Alright, I haven't done any authors notes at the top or bottom like others because, well I don't want to bore you with these. I just want you guys to be able to get right to what you came for, the story! But I felt it necessary this one time. I want to thank everyone that has been reviewing, I've been busy but I write when I get the inspiration. I don't want to make Garu fall in love the second Tobe loves her, ya know? That's just full of rush, takes away the suspense and totally takes away plot lines and the story ends too soon. So, I want to thank a couple people…
Lollimint- my very first review, Thanks so much for the support, because of you I felt the confidence to continue with this.
Garucca-Lover24- Thanks so much for the support! I'm so glad my story is one of your favorites, I'll continue to write more! I'm also honored you find me an amazing writer, I also enjoy your story and I hope you continue to update that too.
And to whomever this Guest is who has given me tons of reviews, Make an account so I can give thanks to you, but for now, Thanks so much for all the support.
Thank you guys for sharing your opinions! I'd like it if everyone that reads this story does, but it's not a requirement. Now let me shut up and give you Chapter 10!
"With Pucca finally on my side, I shall get rid of that pesky Garu once and for all!" Grinned Tobe as he paced back and forth throughout his lair.
"But sir," one of his ninjas piped up, "You know Pucca would never hurt Garu! She loves him." The ninja finished with a look in his eyes that said one thing, confusion.
"Ah, that may have been true in the past, but not anymore! For I am Pucca's boyfriend." Tobe turned around facing the ninjas and smiled proudly causing all the ninjas to stop what they were doing and gasp.
"But sir, evil knows no love…" the ninja scratched his head confused.
"Well you see…" Tobe started.
Meanwhile in the Bamboo Forest
Garu sliced his way through the bamboo forest, deep in thought. He couldn't believe Pucca had just said that! I guess she really has moved on… Then he remembered her words earlier in the classroom…
'I- I'm happy for you…we all have to move on don't we?' Garu saw the sad, regretful look on her eyes and felt a sudden twinge of sadness and guilt. And then he remembered the few words she had whispered that he wouldn't have heard, but did because of his extravagant hearing,
'But sometimes it's just too hard, no matter what…' Pucca frowned with her head towards the window.
Garu's heart shattered remembering that scene, it's just too hard no matter what? What could Pucca have possibly meant by that? That Garu was incapable of moving on without her? He never LOVED her in the first place! Or maybe she was talking about herself…if she did still have feelings for him, then he could still have a chance at exposing Tobe…that is, if it was a plan, which it was….right?
Meanwhile at the Go-Rong
"Ching! Can you bring water to table 4 for me?" Pucca said balancing to waiting trays on both of her hands, both full of bowls of sweet, tasty noodles.
"Of course Pucca!" Ching ran off to get a glass full of water and skipped to table 4 with Won bouncing about on her head.
"Ho ho ho! Thank you Ching." Santa smiled back at Ching and took the glass of water.
"You're welcome Santa." Smiled Ching as she bounced away.
"What a cute little girl…" Santa smiled and began to slurp on his noodles.
"No sir, we only have noodles." Pucca said for the twelfth time in a frustrated tone.
"What about…Pasta?" the guy asked her persistently.
"Sir, for the thirteenth time, WE ONLY HAVE NOODLES!" Pucca screamed at him.
"Okay, I'll have some noodles then!" the customer said nervously.
"Okay sir, I'll be right back with your order." Pucca's frustrated tone turned giggly as she skipped away.
"One bowl of noodles please!" Pucca smiled as she burst into the kitchen door.
"Here you go Pucca!" Uncle Dumpling walked over to her and handed her the bowl.
"Oh and Dada, I need you to clean off table 7 for me, the customers just left and it's quite dirty." Pucca stated as she grasped the bowl of noodles and walked out.
"Coming!" Dada slipped on some water that dropped out of the wet bowls and ended up dropping them and breaking them.
"Not again Dada!" Uncle Ho slapped his hand on his forehead. "This is the third time today…" Uncle Dumpling sighed, "We're going to need some more bowls at this rate."
Pucca was silently waiting tables and taking orders when Tobe came in the room.
"Pucca, let's ditch this place." He growled and walked over to Pucca, taking her arm.
"I can't Tobe, I have to work." Pucca frowned, longing to go with him, but she couldn't leave her uncles and Ching to man the restaurant, especially when it was this busy.
"Well, get out of it! Because I need to take you somewhere." The look on his face and tone of his voice softened.
"Aw, alright Tobe. I'll see what I can do." Pucca smiled and walked towards the kitchen. Pucca never liked lying to her uncle's but Tobe sounded like he had something urgent to tell her.
"Uncle Ho, Uncle Linguini, Uncle Dumpling." She called confidently as she burst into the doors of the kitchen, "Ching called and said it was urgent, can I please take a break from work to see if she's okay?" Pucca said with a fake worried look on her face.
"Run along Pucca! And give Ching our regards." Dumpling said worried. Pucca smiled and took her apron off, running outside.
"I'm free, Let's go before they think something is up." Pucca grabbed Tobe's hand and ran them outside, and Tobe led the rest of the way.