Rima: is she still grounded?

Nagi: yeah but she works hard to steal her laptop when her parents aren't home

Rima: What did she do?

Kusukusu: *giggles* she overslept, during the summer

Rima: that doesn't make any sense!

Nagi: Daydreamer1105 doesn't own shugo chara

Chapter 10

*Rima's POV*

I woke up in a weird place. I panicked and sat up fast. Was I kidnapped again? I looked around and all the guardians and Kukai were here. Were we all kidnapped? I then remembered we all spent the night at the Fujisaki house.

"Rima, do you know what that girl was talking about last night?" Kusukusu asked me. I could tell it was on her mind.

"I refuse to fight. I may have an X character but the only reason I am not like the kids here is because I refuse to fight. If I fight then I lose my purpose." She fought us every time she saw us.

"I have no idea Kusukusu," I replied," she fights us every time she sees us."

"She doesn't fight you Rima," she pointed out.

"That's true," I said, "It's so confusing."

"Rima, you're awake," Amu said noticing me. I looked at her and the rest of the guardians, and Kukai. Purplehead wasn't with them.

"Morning," I said as I stretched.

"How did you sleep?" Tadase asked.

"Fine," I said. They surrounded me. Oh no! I snapped last night at Do Re Mi. Here comes the questions.

"So Rima-tan-"

"Breakfast is ready," purplehead said as he came in. Everyone turned their attention to him. I gave a sigh of relief. He just saved me even if he didn't know it.

"Auntie made pancakes if you want some," he said. We all got up and went into the dining room to eat pancakes of different flavors. I wasn't very hungry though. I just wanted to leave. Kusukusu came in with my phone.

"Rima, you got a text from Rei," she said. I hurried over to her and grabbed it. There was a text from here.

To Rima

Rima, I come home tonight. It will be pretty late so please don't try to stay awake to see me. We have school tomorrow and I don't want both of us to be tired. I brought you something, a friend of mine gave it to me and I thought it would be fun to have at your house. I'll show you Monday morning. I've missed you a bunch and can't wait to see you and the guardians again. Also the charas. See you soon

p.s. mama and papa say hi

From Rei

"That sounds more like her," Kusukusu said reading over my shoulder.

"Yeah, maybe she was busy earlier," I said.

"I bet, Rei probably has a bunch of friends. She makes some everywhere she goes," Kusukusu giggled. I smiled at her.

"Should we go home soon Rima. She said that she was going to bring something," she said excited.

"I doubt it will be much," I said.

"She said it would be fun," she cheered then had a giggle fit. I haven't seen Kusukusu this happy in a long time. She has a strong bond with Rei just like I do.

"What are you talking about?" Rhythm asked as he floated over to us.

"Rhythm!" Kusukusu cheered as she grabbed him and span around in multiple circles. He seemed to be happy about it. I guess Kusukusu has a bond with Rhythm too. Does that mean I have a bond with purplehead? The two charas span around until they got dizzy. Kusukusu fell into my hands.

"Dizzy," she said.

"Let's go home," I said.

"Wait Rima, you're leaving?" Amu asked.

"There is no need for me to stay here anymore," I said.

"But, don't you want to hang out with us?" Yaya asked.

"I want to go home and wait for Rei. I have a bunch to tell her," I said.

"Mashiro-san you're leaving?" Baya said as she came out of no where behind me. She made me jump.

"Baya-san, you scared me," I said.

"I'm sorry Mashiro-san," she said.

"To answer your question, I am leaving," I said.

"You just woke up a few minutes ago. A girl shouldn't go home by herself," she said.

"I only live a few houses down the street," I said.

"Master Nagihiko, I'll take Rima home. I wouldn't want her to get hurt. Your mother also wouldn't be very happy with us if we left a little girl by herself," she said.

"I'm not that little," I pouted. After I changed into my change of clothes, brushed my hair and teeth, and packed up my things then Baya and I headed to the door.

"Rima, you're going to leave without a hug goodbye," Amu said as her and Yaya ran after us. I put my bag down and we had a group hug.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow at school," I said then Baya and I left.

"Baya-san?" I asked.

"Call me Baya, and what is it?" she said looking down at me as we walked.

"Why are you walking me home?" I asked.

"I told you, out of all of Master Nagihiko's friends, you are my favorite," she said as if it was an obvious answer.

"Why?" I asked.

"I don't know, I guess you make things interesting," she said as she thought about it.

"I'm the one that makes things interesting? You should see Yaya on a sugar-high. I am quiet most of the time and I'm moody. Did your master tell you I yelled at him the other day?" I babbled.

"Yes, Master Nagihiko tells me almost everything. You made things interesting. You two were getting closer as friends but then you push away. Master Nagihiko racks his brain trying to find a way to be friends with you again. He stays up all night but I don't know if that's you or insomnia," she said. He thinks about me? He still wants to be friends? He has been staying up all night? Last night I asked him if that song reminded him of himself.

"and when I sit alone at night your thoughts burn through me like a fire". He was thinking about me.

"We're all see-through just like glass, we can shatter just as fast, that light's been burned out for awhile, I still see it every time I pass." I shattered in front on him. That light of friendship burned out but he still wants to be friends. Last night he said it even helped him noticed a few things. Could they be things about me?

"I see you are deep in thought Mashiro-san," Baya said.

"Rima-chan," I said.

"Alright Rima-chan, I believe this is your house," she said as she look at the sign that said Mashiro.

"Thank you Baya," I said.

"You're welcome Rima-chan. I hope your cousin isn't too tired tomorrow," she said and bowed.

"I hope so too," I said. I went up to my porch, turned and waved to her. She waved back then started heading back to the Fujiksaki house.

"Finally, we're home!" Kusukusu cheered. I could tell she wanted to see Rei just as much as I did.

"Mama, I'm home," I called. There was no answer.

"She's probably still at work," Kusukusu said.

"But today is Sunday," I said.

"Maybe she went shopping," Kusukusu said.

"That's probably it," I said. All I've done for the past five hours was watch reruns of comedy shows, play games online, and read a few of my old gag mangas. Mama still hasn't come home yet and I guess papa was still on his business trip. I was majorly bored. All the gags and jokes couldn't keep me entertained.

"Rima, your phone," Kusukusu said. I looked at my phone. I had a text from Amu.

To Rima

Hey Rima, you missed out on a fun time. About an hour after you left we played truth or dare. The guys had to dress up in funny and girly outfits that Nadeshiko had. I will send you a pic. It would've been more fun to have your mischievous mind there.

Tadase, Yaya, and I ran out of dares so we had to stop. Kukai and Nagi and they ended up both passed out because they ran out of breath since they were yelling dares at each other. It was a funny scene. Hope you stay for the next sleepover

From Amu

To Amu

I kinda regret not staying. I am uber bored. Please send me that pic. It will be used as blackmail. Also sorry that I left. Trust me, I wouldn't run out of dares. I would've won too since you guys either ran out of dares or passed out (also lol). Also when is the next huge sleepover? Most of our parents wouldn't like co-ed slumber parties.

From Rima

To Rima

The only parent that wouldn't mind is probably Nagi's mom since she likes you and me. We could get her to like Yaya too. I would love to see the dares you can come up with. You were missed. Yaya kept complaining that you left and Nagi seemed kind of in a daze after you left (except when he was yelling dares at Kukai). I'll send the pic to you.

From Amu

To Rima

*download picture*

From Amu

I looked at the picture and busted up laughing.

"What's so funny Rima?" Kusukusu asked. I showed her the picture and she had a giggle fit. Now I wish I had stayed. This will be perfect blackmail

To Amu

Lolz XD Now I regret leaving early. This will be perfect blackmail. Who dared them? Whoever it was they deserve a pat on the back.

From Rima

To Rima

It was Yaya. They were pretty upset about it. Yaya and I got to choose what they wore. Kukai and Tadase's faces were so 's red. Nagi's wasn't though. I guess his sister made him wear it before.

From Amu

I ended up waiting by the phone for Amu's texts. It was really fun to text her. Her and I texted each other for a couple hours till she had to go because she had to eat dinner. I then realized I was hungry and decided to make me some food. Mama still wasn't home. I made me some instant mac and cheese and sat at the table watching TV while I ate. I gave Kusukusu a few noodles of my food. It wasn't till I finished eating that mama finally came home.

"Hi mama," I said.

"Hello Rima, did you have fun at Nadeshiko's" she asked.

"Yes, Nade-chan invited the girl guardians and her brother invited the boys. We played truth or dare," I lied.

"How did that go?" she asked as she plopped on the couch.

"The boys had to wear Nade's girly clothes and then we passed out after that," I lied again.

"Really, that's pretty humorous," she said. She was pretty tired.

"How was your day mama?" I asked. This was the first time me and her had a chat just us in a long time.

"I was going to go grocery shopping but I ran into my old college roommate so her and I hung out all day. She said she had a son a year or two older than you," she said.

"Who is he?" I asked.

"His name was Aarin," she said.

"He doesn't sound familiar," I said.

"Maybe you two could hang out some time. Of course he is in Jr. High and your in elementary school but maybe he'll want to hang out with you, Rei, and the guardians," she said.

"Maybe," I said. Her and I had a nice, long, well needed, talk about each other. She talked about her days in college and I talked about the guardians.

"It's 10, I'm going to bed," I said.

"Goodnight Rima," she said.

"Goodnight mama," I said as I gave her a smile. I went upstairs, got my pjs on, brushed my teeth, and got into bed. Right before I fell asleep I heard a ding. I had a text. It was Amu. I texted her for awhile. It was already midnight and Rei still wasn't back. Kusukusu fell asleep a long time ago. Amu then sent me a text saying she was getting tired and was going to sleep. I just looked at the ceiling still waiting for Rei. I felt my eyelids get heavy. After one in the morning I fell asleep.

*Rei's POV*

It was four in the morning and I just got off the bus. I still had to walk down the street. I was wiped and I could only get about two hours of sleep tonight or I should say this morning. Maybe the guardians will let me sleep. I made it up to the porch, unlocked the door, got in and shut it, re-locking it. I wanted to pass out on the couch but I decided the trundle bed would be more comfy.

I walked upstairs quietly, making sure I didn't wake anyone up. Rima was a heavy sleeper since her parents would sometimes fight all night, but her parents were light sleepers. I don't even know if uncle is back yet. I didn't see his car so he's probably still on his business trip. I cracked Rima's door open a bit. She was sleeping peacefully. I bet she tried to stay up. I saw her phone next to her. I picked it up and saw her texting Amu almost all day. I could see Amu was Rima's best friend. I'm glad she made a best friend that was a girl. At her last school she had servants and all the girls hated her. I put her phone on her charger so it would be good for tomorrow. I quickly put on some pjs, brushed my teeth, and went to bed.

Nagi: Baya says too much

Rima: I like her...why did I fall asleep before Rei got home?

Nagi: She didn't get to your house till 4:00 a.m. you would've been tired like her

Rima: I don't care

Kusukusu: R&R