"...ka..." "...noka..." "Honoka"
I felt someone jerk my shoulder back and forth. My eyelids slowly fluttered open as I see my mom waking me up. I sit up, suddenly feeling a stinging pain in my head.
"Honoka are you okay?" My mom asked as she sat down beside me. She then gently placed her hand on my forehead.
"Honoka you're burning up! You're staying home today," my mom exclaimed. I felt a little disappointed not being able to go to school and see my friends... and Seiichi-senpai. But, I knew it was nearly impossible to convince my mom something when she decided something.
"Okay, I'm gonna go take a shower," I replied as I slowly got out of bed. I went and grabbed some clothes laying on the back of my desk chair and proceeded with my shower.
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After I finished my shower, I put on my Denver University sweatshirt and some yoga pants. I went back to my bed and laid down as I grabbed my iPhone from my night stand. I decided to send a text to Coco, to inform her that I was sick.
Me: Hey Coco I'm sick :(
Coco: NOOOOOO! :( HOW AM I SUPPOSE 2 ENTERTAIN MYSELF?!
Me: Is tht all I am 2 u entertainment?
Coco: Haha no... anyways so do u want me to copy my notes 4 u?
Me: yeah thx oh also can u tell Seiichi-senpai tht I won't b able 2 come 2 practice 2day?
Coco: OF COURSE! Anything 4 u and Yukimura-senpai ;)
Me: Wats tht suppose 2 mean?
Coco: Ahaha gtg class and such bye! Feel better :)
Sighing, I slowly got up and made my way downstairs. Bernardo followed after me as I made my way into the kitchen. I looked around and noticed that my mom wasn't there. I quickly, or as quickly as I could go, looked around for my dad but did not find him either. I walked back to the kitchen and noticed a sticky note on the fridge. It read;
Honoka,
Sorry I have to do this when you are sick, but I got a call from the studio today telling me that I was going to be on a radio show tomorrow. But, it's in Osaka so they wanted me to come in today so we could leave this afternoon and I won't be returning until tomorrow. Also if you were wondering where your father was, he flew out to Alaska late last night because your grandmother was hospitalized. Don't worry though he said she was fine so he'll be back after she gets released. Anyway once again sorry I can't be there. Hope you feel better.
Love,
Mom
I threw out the note and opened the fridge. I pulled out a fruit salad container of apples and pears, also I grabbed a Fiji water. I then proceeded to the living room with Bernardo. We sat down together on the couch and I grabbed the tv remote. I went to the on demand section and turned on The Notebook. I curled up next to Bernardo as the movie started, and started eating my breakfast.
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Once the movie finished, I walked back into the kitchen to bring back the container and throw away the Fiji bottle. While I was doing that, I felt my pant leg vibrate. I quickly pulled out my phone that was there, and saw that I had got a text.
L.A: Ummmm hey u haven't friggin talked 2 me since u moved 2 Japan
L.A was one of my closest friends back in Colorado. She moved there when she was 10, and we call her L.A because well she's from there. L.A is also one of the only ones who I trust with my cheerleading squad, because she has great input on the choreography. She also cares about everyone on the squad, and will always have their backs.
Me: AHHH! Srry ik but I'm usually in school rite now
L.A: Sooooo if ur suppose 2 b in school y the talkin 2 me? U never txt in class!
Me: haha does tht bother u? And btw im home sick 2 day got a fever :(
L.A: yes it does bother me cuz when I hav important things 2 say u never pick up ur mother truckin phone! And u better not b sick for states! U know there comin up soon!
Me: L.A u never hav anything important 2 say. Haha mother truckin ur startin 2 sound like me now :P and I won't b sick 4 states and obvi ik there comin up soon who do u think I am?
L.A: wtf u mean I never hav anything important 2 say?! Ik u friggin got me saying mother truckin b4 u moved I hate u 4 tht! Hav u decided on a song 4 states tho?
Me: U NEVER DO HAV ANYTHING IMPORTANT 2 SAY! Haha at least u'll always think of me when u say it. And no I'm down to 2 songs
L.A: know wat fuck u and wat 2 songs
Me: haha luv u 2 and I'm not tellin u :P
L.A: fine b tht way
Me: I will
L.A: haha watever alrite I gtg hav 2 write a history paper 4 2morrow
Me: ur such a procrastinator
L.A: wanna help me?
Me: ummm no its ur own damn fault not mine
L.A: Kk since u won't help me I actually have 2 do it myself THX!
Me: ur welcome
L.A: LUV U! 3
Me: LUV U 2! 3 3
L.A: rely 2 hearts watever bye
Me: haha bye
I put my phone back in my pants and decided to go watch another movie. I decided to bring my lunch in there because I probably won't want to get back up once I sat down. I grabbed a green salad and a milk and made my way back into the living room. Bernardo was still there, so I curled up next to him, put my food on the glass coffee table and turned on The Titanic.
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"what time is it?" I mumbled to myself as I got off of Bernardo who I must've fallen asleep on. I then noticed that it smelt like mom was cooking something. Then I remembered that my mom wasn't going to be home until tomorrow, and that my dad was in Alaska. I grabbed my phone, ready to call for help, and as quietly as I could peaked through the living room's glass doors to see who it was. When I saw the person I quickly opened the door and rushed into the kitchen. The person in the kitchen turned around, saw me, and gave me a smile.
"Seiichi-senpai..."