A/N: Think of it this way, at least I didn't take a month! I mean, for sure all would suffer to those who ACTUALLY like this story. And I agree with one reviewer, after a long wait, I leave ya guys with a cliffy. How evil am I? 8D Very, so far. Well, depending by the total amount of reviews I'm able to obtain, heck! I might even do another Ikarishipping! Thank you, truly! All these alerts, faves, reviews. . .it helped me along the way to your perfection and at most times. . .to my dislike. All the encouragement is something I can feel happy for. So with all my ability--and hopefully detailed and slightly longer, if no less, short--to include the final chapter to SH. In the author note down below, I'll list ALL that reviewed, KUDOS~! So, the moment everyone has been waiting for. . .DUM, DUM, DUUUUUUUUUUM. In a side note, this is MY birthday present to all of you peeps. Gah, I'm getting old D:
Summary: Hikari felt best when helping others, so the blue haired girl volunteered to assist in a foster home. What attracted her attention was a silent teen. Question is, why is she so intrigued by him? More over, can she help him?
Extra note: Thoughts will be written in italics. If anything, if you see some text smushed together, blame the format! Chapter might be fast-paced. Also, if things are deleted, for some reason, I checked that in the summaries (chapter 1 and 2) 'Hikari' is not shown. WTF. GOSH DARN ALL THESE UNEEDED IMPORVEMENTS! So, if something is out of order, missing something that's obvious. It's the format, not me. Kinda fast paced.
Disclaimer: From beginning to end, I WILL NEVER OWN.
Please refer back to chapter one for any assistance on names, ages, pairings, and etc.
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Chapter 10: It's like a Fairytale
The field trip has gone smoothly for half of day wasted, yet Haruka heed no mind to understand the significance of going 'green'. No one cares to helping the environment, no, she needed her blue-haired friend with her. The brunette felt secured when sitting with Jun, since he was the only one she was able to go to without having a tensing stare from Shuu being adored by girls in the seat. Haruka saddened, she was never the jealous type, not even now. The feeling was just…heartbreaking. Debating whether or not her relationship with Satoshi is actually worth looking forward to.
Haruka hesitated when she slipped out her cell phone, dialing Hikari's number on the screen. This is probably the fourth time to call, and every time the operator will just answer. Then the girl decided, the fifth time will be the charm, if not, wait until tomorrow. Before giving up on the third pause, a panting voice came up on the phone: a male panting. Haruka was just about to panic before hanging up until she heard, "Your friend is leaving."
Her sapphire orbs widened in size, blinking until her mind process the words, "Friend? Do you know Hikari?"
A brief pause caused Haruka to think the person on the phone hanged up, until the voice regained natural calmness, "Yes, her," hissed the male teen-voiced on the phone, "Without a goodbye to you or anybody else."
The female teen bit her nail, ear pressing down harder on the speaker, "With who? Where she going? When is she leaving? Who in the world are you?"
"Whether she mentioned me is beyond perspective, I'm Shinji. It seems like she's leaving to Hōen-chihō with a childhood friend, ldeparting roughly around tomorrow?"(1)
Haruka gasped, "Wait, what childhood friend?"
"Some guy named Kengo." There was a death threat tone when he said the name.
"Shinji, right? She went craze, over you? It sounds like you don't even care what's happening! That girl couldn't stop thinking about you, and this is how you treat the situation? I don't know much about you, but hell! If you don't care about that girl, then no will! Hikari will notbe happy with Kengo, you have no idea how he feels about her." Haruka hushed into a low whisper, "I'm sorry…Listen to me, whatever happens, don't let Hikari leave!"
Another long pause, Shinji voice was low and demanding, with a tint of hope coming back, "You have no right to order me around." The purple haired lad clicked the hang-up dial, stuffing the contraption into his pocket. A sly smirk formed on his face, "Not like I needed one in the first place." (2)
While on the other side, Haruka smiled to both a satisfaction in Shinji's new voice and Jun's sleeping face. Only few more seconds until they reached the motel, especially with all the exhausted teens. Shaken slightly by the vibration in her palm, only for her smile to widen more with the text message received. Clutching the metal piece to her heart, the blue-eyed secretly glanced back at Shuu with a broad smile. An overflowing glee spread through her jittering knees when she stepped out of the bus, pulling Shuu's away from the girls.
They were dragged deeper into the forest, the air drugging the serenity to the perfect scenery and to the event that was going to take place.
Haruka released her grip on his arm, sitting on a boulder with a hand resting on her cheek, tilted slightly in jubliance.
The green haired teen dusted off his shirt, one eye peering to the ocean-blue hues, "What's the big idea? Wouldn't you rather be chatting on the phone with your boyfriend?"
"Actually, I just want it to be about me and you," the brunette crossed her legs, folding her hands with sophistication, "And we both know you were mad, Shuu. No need to worry, I was wrong. I did choose the wrong person."
The male actually stared at her with amusement, "Oh, is that so?"
"So, can it actually be about 'me and you' now?"
Shuu's arm fell to his sides, a grin plastering on his face. He took a seat next to the brunette, head resting on her shoulder, "I would—like that."
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The blond teen smiled when his amber orbs glanced at the brunette and green-haired lad, holding hands while returning back to the motel. Jun scuffed a laugh, noticing how Shuu actually appeared slightly nervous about this new relationship experience with the girl he actually always wanted: and a trait of happiness; happiness that can be shared only through boyfriend and girlfriend, something that a certain blond can't know much about, having his heart shattered with the only girl he has been crushing on since they were children. Jun's lip formed a sad smile, gathering his possessions from the bus and now strapped to his shoulder.
Everyone is getting their happy ending, maybe I'm just not meant to.
Jun ruffled his unruly luscious blond hair, shaking the small thought replaying in his mind. With that rejection, all courage to ever like someone again might be lost for who knows how long. Weary he is, Jun dragged the carry-on bag instead of keeping it on his shoulder, taking along to his own room with a given key, "C'mon Jun, no left wallowing around!" With fake spirit, Jun dashed to room '54', unlocking the door, not expecting he actually has two beds in one room.
The other was occupied by an ebony-haired teen, red cap and red scarf truly identified his calm character. He sat Indian-style on the bed, polishing a circular object without sensing the presence of Jun in the room. The stranger then directed his dark brown orbs to meet amber eyes, smiling and waving, "Hey, nice to meet you! I'm Kouki, I'm also staying in this room, hope you don't mind."
Jun vibrantly smiled back, placing his possession on the unoccupied bed, "It's alright, I don't mind. Nice to meet ya too, name's Jun," the blond lad let his body collapse on the bed, "Boy, I'm tired!"
This boy, Kouki, grinned to the comment, placing the object he was polishing into a backpack. In just a few moments, all there is in the air was a tensing silence, almost chocking Jun mentally with such awkwardness in the current situation.
Jun: "Life is so unfair, wouldn't you agree?"
Kouki was astonished by the random comment, nonetheless Jun as well, not even noticing what came out of his mouth in the first place.
Yet, it appeared that the ebony haired gave thought to it, placing an index finger on his chin, "Yeah, I hear you. I mean, not everything can always be fantastic, mostly bittersweet in my end."
Amber orbs peered to the brown eyes in interest, Jun turned over until his hand rested on his cheek, head titled slightly to met Kouki. On the side note, Jun noticed a pale blush form on the other boy's face.
"No, I mean. We—just met. You will—think really badly of me…"
Jun sprang up, rocking back and fourth with the smile never leaving his face, "I never judge people! C'mon, tell me! Ugh, only if you're alright with that." The amber orbed scratched his head in a nervous matter.
Kouki's face saddened, "When you think your friends are actually the best," a small pause until it was continued, "They end up stabbing you back: humiliation. I'll let it go now, so you can laugh at me too and get out as soon as you can, so—so…you won't be stuck with an abomination." So much hurt was expressed through his words, even to the point where Kouki seemed close to tearing. Jun never interrupted, the smile fading into a serious frown, never meaning to interrupt and irking Kouki to continue, "I trusted them, until they learned I was gay…"
Jun was taken aback, but laughed no less. He heard little protest to stop, but his gut told him otherwise. A tear dropped out of Jun's amber orb, not from sadness, but from laughter. Never in such a while did he manage to break out in such a laughter, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh." The smile silenced, yet Jun's face formed a grin, "So you think I'll judge based on that? Everyone is normal to me; I would only want to leave if you were serial killer or something. Sexual orientation never crossed my mind!"
The blond jumped from his bed, extending a hand out, teeth brightly showing with the outrageous smile, "I'll be your friend! Forget those people, some just can't be trusted! Not me though, I'm all honest-to-goodness! Friends?"
The boy awaited for his hand to be shook, yet Kouki stood up with a smile itched on his face. Then, there was a quick peck to Jun's cheek, with a small whisper to the blonde's ear, "Friends, for now."
Kouki waved as he exit the room, leaving Jun flushed with a dark blush on his face, hand touching the 'special' spot on his cheek, "Maybe he's secretly French."
Though, the lad sat on his bed.
Smile still on, Jun touched his heart, "Maybe I was wrong, I guess everyone does deserve happiness, even me."
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On the other side of the phone was Satoshi, letting the breeze pass through his air. The draft was pretty chilly since the city was remotely cold this time of day, yet he couldn't resist seeing a certain person over such a long time: Kasumi. This is where he saw her, practicing water acrobatics with such grace and skill as a professional. Moving swiftly like those stories of beautiful mermaids, she was his mermaid until he left to this region. Fate is presenting pity for the ebony haired, to see his original love was such a wondrous moment.
They exchanged glances, keeping silent throughout Kasumi's mini-performance.
When she was done, her hair dripped with the oceanic wetness, pouring down to her feet like rain. Satoshi never said a word, only wrapping her in a cotton towel.
It seemed even silence now was the best comfort.
Most likely, lost at words.
The orange-haired nodded, bundling herself in the blanket as they gazed into the blue sky. Back laid down with serenity engulfing the atmospheres, Satoshi joined along. Hands slightly apart until both clutch simultaneously. To Kasumi, she cuddle to the warmth of the male, closing her eyes by the cost of comfort, nails holding his jacket as if she was holding to dear life, as if the ebony one will actually move from his spot.
"This time, I'm not letting you go." Kasumi said in a hush whisper.
Satoshi settled up, scooping up the girl in his arms bridal-style. Taking careful steps to the small cottage, he noticed a small tint of confusion buzzing up her complexion, chucking tenderly when she huffed in response. Satoshi's foot gently kicked the door open, placing the orange-haired on the sofa, leaving a small kiss on her forehead.
His black eyes softened, hand tracing in Kasumi's wet hair, "I'm not attending too leave this. With you, never."
Yes, she is his mermaid.
A creature that can bring any man to be allured by her.
Satoshi couldn't be any more captivated than the limit holds.
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The following day was like a hell storm to Shinji, especially since he practically had to use all his might to persuade Gen to be able to go to the city where the ships rest, the dock on which Hikari was bound to embark to leave. Well, she isn't going to leave, not until Shinij has the chance to confront her, forget the cold exterior! He wanted her to stay, he wanted to be around her, he wanted to deal with her bitter happiness that spreads around like a contagious disease, he neededher by his side. Forget the cliché to it all, Shinji did miss her. That is something he won't deny, no matter how much he truly doesn't want to say it.
His destination's arrival was around seven in the afternoon, the pair should becoming back any time soon. The idea of her leaving the region for a certain brunette infuriated him to no bounds. The purple-haired had found accomplishing on breaking one heart that hunted Hikari—Jun, in other words—now the problem is with another? He wondered, Just how many are infatuated with that girl? Like there was anything to complain or insult about, because his conscience would shoot it right back, also being a 'fool' to fall for Hikari as well.
To pass the time, Shinji entered the library, making sure to keep close distance to the window in case the boat makes its arrival. A novel did entertain him for the moment; it wasn't until he heard the horn of a ship approaching close to the dock. From the corners of his purple orbs, there was the girl he has been looking for: Hikari. She dragged along two suitcases, and probably really meant on leaving.
Yet…
It was now, or never.
Now is the perfect option to start with.
Shinji escalated down the stairs, relieved that Kengo was nowhere in sight and probably processing discussion with the captain, failing to notice Shinji approaching Hikari from behind. Never expecting it, her arm was tugged softly, but roughly as well. Blue orbs dilating in quivering fear, mouth trembling open with no words being said, much to caught up in the moment to even shout out for help from being dragged away from the the dock. She shifted her weight to her heels of her pink boots, trying to drag Shinji in the process where she can make an escape.
But no, it never stopped him. The more weight Hikari added, the more ruthless he became to getting her out of the city.
Especially reaching the Foster home might take an hour or less to reach, mostly because the distances away needing to even come close.
The girl dared to speak, slapping away the grip on her thin wrist, "What do you think you're doing! How did you even know I was going to be here?" Afraid to be yelled at, Hikari took two steps back, rubbing the red marks on her wrist.
Shinji glowered to her sapphire eyes, mentally screaming at himself for being so cold on instinct, "Keeping you away from leaving."
The bluenette clenched her fist, causing uproar in her voice, "Keeping me from leaving, ey? I thought I was just a nuisance, considering that you hate me! I'm a pest, aren't I? Than be relieved, I'm going to be gone! This pest is going to be gone now!"
Turning her heels, she fumed with luggage in hand, hoping somewhere to be called over.
For there to be a plead to stop.
A request to stay.
A desire to be loved.
"Don't do this, Hikari…"
Her heart stopped in tracks, it was desperation, desperation coming from the coldest person she has ever met. Hikari titled her head, one blue eye noticing Shinji was looking straight down, fringes covering up any face expressions. The female knew what she heard, she just wants it clarified, "Excuse me?"
"After everything, this is how you want to end it? Leaving things unfinished? You're the whole cause in the first place; I was fine until you showed up!" Shinji growled in frustration, shifting his head to the side violently, "Now you plan on going away like it's nothing? Especially last night when you--"
Hikari gasped, flushing into a dark blush. He-he was awake?!
Noticing their surroundings while walking, in a short period of time than thought, they were in Hikari's home town, the delicate place of flowers.
"Forget it, my affections were just artificial to you."
Hikari giggled, This whole time…This whole time, I was wrong all along.
Hikari grabbed the sleeve of Shinji's jacket, dragging him to flower patch hidden from the small town. A vast, grassy land of flowers, trees, and honey intoxicated the air. Out of pure happiness, the sapphire haired tackled Shinji down on the patch of flowers, shocking him no less when purple eyes tripled in size.
"Forget Kengo, forget going with him! I'm sorry Shinji; I just thought you hated me all along. But now, I know what I do is safe."
Before the lad could ask what of about her comment, she placed her lips on his, tenderly, lovingly. Better than any peck or the accidental kiss, this time it was done without hesitation.
There was no mistake.
Just purity in everything.
Hikari broke away, smiling gingerly at the purple haired boy. For the first time, he look satisfied with that sly grin of his. Taking a hold on her shoulder, Shinji turned the positions over. This time, it was Hikari who was startled and squeaked. It was barely audible, yet Shinji heard it: he laughed. A pure, quiet laugh.
"Thank you, Shinji. For letting me step into your life." Hikari muttered quietly, eyes softening into his gaze.
Hesitating because of his character, Shinji kissed her cheek, "Thanks for being the one to do so."
fairytale.'
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A/N:
(1) Why Shinji is out in the middle of the day without Gen's consent is up to your imagination.
(2) How he suddenly found Hikari's phone when dropped is also up to your imagination.
(3) I wanted it to relate to the title, so each pairing describes their happiness as if 'it's like a fairytale.' Each word is seperate. Get it? I never did like Kengo, he doesn't get it happy. BWAHAHAHAHA. And sorry, no Gen appearance.
(4) As much as I adore you all, if I get one flame or disrespectful comment because OF THE JUN x KOUKI PAIRING, you know what I gotta say? SUCK. IT. UP. I will NOT tolerate childish comments. Also, Kouki is Lucas in the game.
Yes, Satoshi and Haruka broke up. Just clearing that up.
Mistakes here and there, yeah, I understand.
OKAY, I KNOW. SHINJI WAS OOC. IT'S HARD KEEPING HIM COLD, DON'T BUG ME. Plus, don't ya like it?
I feel like a broken record, but I hope you enjoyed it! I want to thank my reviewers, all of them:
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You have no idea how much of grateful! Well, that includes my litte rant, segments, and probably part in the Pokemon section, unless~ I can come up with a new idea or some people can enlighten my day with dazzaling reviews!
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