Kala: I present to you--
Nagi: WE present to you…
Kala: … *glare*
Nagi: Go on.
Kala: You sorta ruined the moment…
Nagi: Whoops.
Rima: *pats on head* There there.
Nagi: Get your hands offa me!
Mori: …
Kala: *hyperventilate* T-T-Takashi?!?!!!?
Mori: Hi.
Kala: *record scratch* Just kidding, no matter how much I want to put Takashi in the story… it's not a crossover. ;(
Nagi: Moving onnn…
Rima: Let's just get to the chapter, okay? I hear Nagi is in for a biiiiig surprise!!
Kala: How true that is. So anyway, I have some things to say...
Nagi: o/////o
Kala: ^.^ How kawaii. ANYWHOOO! I know I haven't updated in forever and I'm sorry about that. Also, I feel like crap, and you guys are verrrrry lucky I decided to update TODAY. Anyway, let's get on with the chapter. Which reminds me, I would like to give Bree credit, she came up with the idea of what happened (part of it).
Rima: Kala does not own Shugo Chara! or any of its characters!!
Kala: Does that mean I can still own Mori?!
Rima: No, Kala…
Kala: D; Well, I tried.
Chapter 10: Misunderstanding
RECAP: I had a feeling something was going to happen tonight... just a hunch. Stupidly, I ignored my hunch.
*Nagi's POV*
I walked into my house as usual, went to my room, threw my stuff on the floor, and threw myself on the bed.
All I could think of was that stupid umbrella game. Seems weird, doesn't it? Well, I also had that stupid umbrella song stuck in my head, too. "Under mah umbrella ella ella eh eh eh."
Gert. After about two minutes of laying there, I looked at the clock. It was 10:37.
My parents were already asleep, they knew about the reason-less surprise party, so it didn't matter what time I went to sleep.
I flipped open my laptop and checked the usual websites. Nothing new.
I sat it down on the bed and went to the kitchen to get something to eat. At the party I only ate a few chips and didn't get a piece of cake.
As soon as I started to open the refrigerator, I heard someone knocking on the door. I turned around and headed towards the door.
Once I opened the door, I couldn't believe what I was seeing.
"Rima, are you okay?" I asked her, worried, as I stepped aside to let her in. There were tears streaming down her face.
"I didn't know what to do, so I came here." She told me between sobs.
"What happened?" I wondered aloud as we walked to my room. I hoped my parents didn't hear the knock on the door and wake up.
We sat down on the bed and I let her cry on my shoulder. (A/N: I KNOW, I KNOW! That sound reeeeeeeeeeally cheesy and cliché and whatever else you have to say about that, but I honestly couldn't think of anything better.) For about 5 minutes we just sat there, then she finally answered my, probably intrusive, question.
*Rima's POV*
I sobbed into his shoulder, then finally answered his question. Reluctantly.
"I'm sooo sorry, Nagi. I really am, but if I don't do this..." I trailed off, trying to get to the point before he got mad at me. "I have to break up with you." I said, then wiped my tear drenched face. "I hope we can still be friends." I avoided looking into his eyes.
"W-what?" He questioned me. "Why are you breaking up with me??"
"Um, no reason. I just know that I have to do this."
"No, tell me. Pleeease." He begged. It was hard to resist his natural charm.
"I can't." I said, standing up. "Just know," I told him, turning to walk out the door. "I still love you. SO much." And with that, I left his house and walked back to mine in fear.
I know you're probably wondering why I did that to Nagi. Here's your explanation:
Five minutes prior to arriving at his house to deliver the news, I got a phone call. Basically, someone was telling me that I had to break up with Nagihiko and if I didn't then something horrible would happen to him.
Now, before you think I'm a horrible person for dumping Nagi because of a stupid anonymous phone call, remember that I didn't do this just for entertainment. I would rather him be safe and not with me than him be in danger, yet going out with me.
All I know is, Nagi is safe, and I'm thankful for that. Also, things are going to be very, very awkward tomorrow.
As soon as I got home I rushed up to my room and went to sleep. Okay, I honestly didn't go to sleep immediately; I cried myself to sleep.
*** The next day ***
"Kukai, you've gotta help me!"
Kukai and I were talking in the Royal Garden. About the situation with the phone call and the break up.
"Oh, Rima... I'm honestly not sure what to do."
I rolled my eyes.
"Okay, the only thing I can think for you to do is to tell him what happened." He said, knowing I was irritated.
"Then?" I encouraged him to go on with hand gestures.
"Keep your distance. Make it look like you aren't going out, in case the phone call was from someone at school, and it probably was."
"Thanks," I said, really grateful for his advice. I got up and hugged him. It meant nothing, I mean, everyone hugs Kukai. He's the hugger-giver-outer-person-thing.
*Nagi's POV*
I know this sounds horrible, but I just couldn't help myself. I was spying on Rima and Kukai. After all; what else am I supposed to do when you have a suspicion that the girl you likes likes someone else, then you find her walking into the Royal Garden with the person you though she liked.
Plus-- I was already in the Royal Garden and when they walked in, I hid. Instinct, I guess.
Whatever; all I cared about was the fact that Rima had broken up with me for Kukai. It's stupid, really... childish. But it's obvious that she only went out with me to make him jealous. Now she got what she wanted. I was here, heartbroken, and she got Kukai.
They turned around to leave and I stood up from behind some bushes, immediately catching their eye.
"Nagi!" Rima exclaimed. "Look, I know that looked like--"
I stopped her by raising my hand. "I don't need an explanation, I think I know what's going on here." I turned to leave.
I felt a hand on my arm. I turned around to see Rima. "No, I promise. It's not what you think. I love you!"
"I hardly believe that." I started to step out from behind the bushes.
"Nagi, I swear. She does love you... please let her explain." Kukai argued back, sticking up for her.
"No. She loves you. I know that. But whatever-- go on, Rima." I gave her a chance. She was only getting one.
"Look, Nagi. I do love you. But-- before I broke up with you last night, I got a call... a call saying that if we didn't break up, someone was going to hurt you. I figured that," she began trying to stifle tears, "if we broke up, it'd be better than you getting hurt... physically."
Okay, I have to admit, I believed her. "... But why were you hugging Kukai?"
She turned around to glance at him. "He was helping me figure out what to do. And now I see that it was the right thing. But, we just can't... be together... until this blows over."
I could tell that she was really upset about this. "Rima... I believe you." I went over to her and, though I wanted to kiss her, I knew it would be dangerous, so we hugged.
*Rima's POV*
Phew. I was so glad that Nagi actually came to his senses and believed me. For a moment there, I was so scared that he wasn't going to forgive me for this whole mess.
I really did love him and I knew this wasn't going to be easy, pretending I didn't.
Nagi: How sweeeeeeet.
Rima: I know, right?
Kala: o_o; They're sucked in moar than I am...
Rima: I hate how Nagi didn't think I was telling the truth. *glare*
Nagi: ... You have to admit, it looked suspicious. Say you saw me hugging Amu, what would you think?
Rima: That it was just a friendly hug. (_( )_)
Nagi: Oh, I'm suuuuuuuure you would!
Kala: ... Calm down, you guys.
Nagi: UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. You better update soon, I have to know what happens next.
Kala: What? It's not like it's a cliffie or anything.
Rima: I know what happens next cos Kala told meh!
Nagi: ^.^ Yey you.
Kala: She's lying. I don't even know what's going to happen next.
Nagi: Seriously? ._.
Kala: ;_; Yes, seriously.
Rima: *cuts self* I've been discovered.
Nagi: *takes away razor blade*
Kala: PLEASE R&R! :3