I'm sorry that it's been ages since I last updated… but you'll be happy to know that chapter 11 isn't very far behind. In fact I have finished writing it… I'm just waiting on my editor… assignments are piling up at the moment but I don't care I like to write more!! So here is a long awaited chapter 10… at least I think it's been awaited…
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Chapter 10 – Damn Stupid Machines!!
Wednesday 5th of January 2011
The morning sun forced its way through clouds. My eyes flickered at the invading dull light, before I rolled over and buried myself under my pillow. It's too wet, too early! I don't need to go out today. I just need to sleep. I bring the blanket up to cover my already buried head. Just as sleep slowly started to consume me, the voice of an elderly man rang though the halls. "Come on everyone, double training today!! You might have been worried about me yesterday but that was yesterday!" there was a pause before loud bangs were assaulted against the wall. "Tyson if you don't get up now you'll have triple training!"
There was a lot of grumbling and slamming of doors as a collection of sleep deprived boys made their way out of the house. Everything was quiet again. I snuggled deeper into my bed, peace at last. On the horizon of sleep, I was woken up again. A loud beeping issued forth from my alarm clock. I almost screamed! Sitting up in bed I look at the alarm clock accusingly. The stupid fucking machine needs to die! Under the alarm clock a message was written in my own hand; '9 o'clock meet with veronica and Kasuwai, shopping' eyes flash up to the time 8:30. CRAP!! Stupid fucking machine needs to DIE!! Argh! Quickly I stumbled out of bed, I almost ran to the bathroom passing a blushing Hiro in the hallway, "sorry no time to flirt."
I throw myself into the shower, got dressed and was out of the house at 9 crap I'm late. Stupid fucking machine!! I arrived at the designated place where both veronica and Kasuwai were waiting for me. Kasuwai's eyes shining brightly. Veronica looked worse for wear, mimicking the way I was feeling. Kasuwai was obviously looking forward to this shopping adventure. Veronica and I were still suffering from and alcohol filled late night. Suddenly Kasuwai grabbed veronica and my arms and dragged us down a set of stairs.
I was expecting that we would go to a shopping centre but I found myself in an underground Otaku mall!! Everywhere little nerds were walking around and piled high with technical goodies, I stopped moving abruptly. I didn't even have a mobile phone; I was too good at stuffing them up. All these computers… I really shouldn't be here. Turning around I try to make a break for the ground above, but the stairs had been lost in a mass of Otaku's and Kasuwai's strong grip held me to the spot where I was standing. The smile that graced Kasuwai's face sent shivers through my whole body. Quickly Veronica and I were dragged into the first shop.
I looked around the shop carefully as Kasuwai moved to the counter and talked to the shop assistant. The next thing I knew I was holding a brown package and was dragged into the next shop. This was how the whole day went; in one shop, out and onto the next. Finally Kasuwai sat at a table, Veronica and I sat unceremoniously. We piled the table high with all the parts that Kasuwai had bought. We had become the pack horses! Damn, stupid fucking machine!!
"Alright everyone time to go home so I can put all this together!"
"Um… just a question first, what the fuck is all this?" I asked as Kasuwai started to look into select boxes.
"Well this is…. And this…" I swear she started to talk in a different language or maybe my mind couldn't handle what she was talking about and muted her.
"Alright stop my brains going to fry!" veronica and I screamed at the same time. She just looked up at as if she has expected that all along. She started to pile the boxes in our arms. So much for shopping!
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Veronica and I slumped into the lounge chairs; Kasuwai was contently 'playing' on the floor. Her hands reached for parts but her eyes remained on the main piece of the computer. Turning back to veronica I found her no longer sitting in the chair. 'CRASH', even Kasuwai was startled enough to look up. Slowly I stood and walked to the kitchen. Veronica's head was stuck eagerly into the fridge. "What are you doing?" there was another loud crash as her head hit the shelf above her.
"You didn't have to scare me!"
"Sorry, I didn't think I would. But you still haven't answered my question what are you doing?"
"Me? I'm bored; I'm hungry, thinking about having a party while the Otaku out there makes a computer."
"Um alright… who were you going to invite exactly?"
"Well… ah… you see… that's as far as my thoughts went."
Shaking my head I left veronica to her amusement and went back into the lounge room. After sitting down for a few moments, a black fur ball came racing out of the kitchen. Veronica's voice could only just be heard over the clang of pots "STUPID CAT!!" Kiba jumped into my lap, out stretched claws dug deep into my skin. Looking at the cat reminded me of yesterday. Kai – even my thoughts were heavy with melancholy. My hand idyll rubbed behind the cats ears. Kiba and Kai – why did this cat remind me of Kai? Better than that why was I even thinking about him?
"Hey veronica, I'm going for a walk I'll be back later. I might bring some sexy boys back with me – how many do I need?!?"
"What? Oh ok! Bring about 2 I don't think the Otaku would like the distraction."
"Speak for yourself! I should be done soon, so if you got a smart friend bring them along too."
"Sure, sure. See-ya's soon."
It wasn't long before I came to the tree. Stopping I look at the dark bark of the tree. I couldn't stand it for long and moved on quickly. Not far away I found a public phone. I dialled the number of the dojo. 'Gramps here.'
"Hey gramps, is Kenny there?"
'Yeah sure I'll just get him for ya. Kenny?!?' …. 'Hello?'
"Hey, Kenny! What do you have planned for tonight?"
'Nothing, why?'
"Well if you bring some alcohol there's a miniature party being held at a friend of mines. What do you think?"
'Sure I'll come. Rei is the only other one here, should I bring him too?'
"Sure, just bring more to drink… we plan on getting seriously wasted…."
After I gave Kenny directions, I walked away from the pay phone. Slowly I walked towards the tree. I stopped and studied it. Movement caught my eye and a soft 'meow' was issued from the bushes. Slowly I walked towards them. "Kiba?" The cat almost jumped on me. From the hedges, I could see more movement. My hand shot out and grabbed the offender.
"Tala I was hoping to run into you!"
"Oh Angel! I didn't see you there"
"Sure you didn't, that's why you're hiding in the bushes."
"Ah…um….well…"
"Oh shut up – you're coming with me." I let go of his hair and instead held his hand. I dragged him out of the bushes and down the street. Along the way I picked up Kiba and brought him with us. I found the first food shop and walked in. thinking of course that I should probably hide the cat. Kiba was slipped into my black jacket and went to sleep with in seconds as my body heat warmed him up. Tala and I slowly walked through the isles. I was considerably confused as to what to buy. I stacked up on pocky and that was the most of my shopping expertise. Tala picked up on my confused manner and started to pick up some Japanese snack food.
The next shop I brought some sake and other forms of western alcohol. We started to back to Veronica's. "Just where are we going, Angel?"
"To a party, obviously." A smile played on my lips as Tala just stared at me.
Walking towards us was a slate haired teen. Kai?!? His crimson eyes looked up and stared into my dark brown. I missed a step as I walked. Slowing down I watched as he approached closer and closer. His eyes broke contact with mine. He watched Tala for a second and walked by with the trademark 'harmp'. Tala shrugged his shoulder and continued walking. I turned and watched Kai. Slowly I turned back and followed Tala. After a few steps I slowed and turned to look behind me. Kai was nowhere to be seen, yet I was sure that he had been watching me just moments before.
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"Veronica gets your arse out of the kitchen… I brought 'amusement'…"
"Wah?!?" Veronica tumbled out of the kitchen flour lightening her hair. Her movements stop abruptly, her eyes looking Tala up and down. A smile tugging at her lips. Tala's eyes showed a moment of fear, he'd been trapped! "You got any other amusement in those bags of yours?" as if on que a faint 'meow' was issued forth from my stomach. The quizzical look on Veronica's face made me burst out laughing. I unzipped my jacket.
"Yes your cat. I got some more friends coming soon. So you're just going to have to play with Tala till then." Veronica almost jumped on the package laden Tala. I saved the bags before anything broke and continued into the kitchen.
The walls were covered with white flour, pots and pans littered the floor. Smoke was seeping out of the oven. First things first; let's clean up this mess! Out of the oven I pulled out some black mass of goo. Um…. I don't even what to know what that's supposed to be. Within a few moments the kitchen was back to normal, not only that but edible food was roasting away.
The sound of a bell rang throughout the house. From the kitchen I heard Veronica jump and answer it. Slowly I made my way out to see who it was. On the couch Tala sat slumped and seemingly asleep. One of his eyes peered up at me. I smiled before looking towards the door where Veronica, still covered in flour, was swarming around Rei. One of her hands grabbed his pony-tail and gave it a sharp tug, Rei's eyes almost fell out of his head. Kenny was standing beside Rei, although Veronica seemed to have totally missed him in her pursuit of Reis hair. I waved for Kenny to come in and he quickly made his way past Veronica. As he approached I turned my back on Veronica's antics. "Thanks for coming Kenny and for bringing Rei, between Tala and him, Veronica should be asleep in no time."
"Well about that…" I jumped as Rei's voice whispered over my ear. I spun around to look at him.
"What do you mean?"
"Well we sort of picked him up on our way here…" Rei said indicating to the scene behind him. I looked past Rei. Standing in the doorway was an obviously pissed Kai. His eyes were closed and his arms crossed over his chest. Veronica was everywhere, on his head, around his neck even in his face. I was almost sympathetic but I couldn't quite bring myself to feel for Kai.
"Alright Veronica, bring him in so we can shut the door." Veronica immediately grabbed Kai's arm and hurled him in. I shut the door, when I turned around I was greeted by veronica sitting on the couch literally pinning Rei and Kai next to her. "Kenny, come help me get some drinks."
Kenny and I entered the kitchen; I stacked him high with drinks and food, before sending him back into the growing chaos of the party. I stopped a moment to breath; this was going to be an odd night with Kai here. My eyes snapped open as I heard movement. Looking up I found Tala watching me his body resting against the door frame. "Should I go home, Angel? There are enough people here now to keep everyone amused…" Tala…
"What good would it do if you went home? It's not going to change anything." The words came at their own accord, just what was I trying to say? "… but if you don't have to go home, I wouldn't mind if you stayed… maybe for support." Tala walked into the kitchen. Slowly I backed myself into a corner. His body was right up against mine, his eyes staring into the depths of mine, his face move forward, and his breath ran across my ear lobe.
"Angel, just what is it that you want from me? A lover? A plaything? Or are you using me against Kai?" Tala moved away from my ear so that his eyes bore into the depths of my soul.
"Tala, I have no idea what I want. I left some vital information out when I told you of my past. I never thought I would bring this up again... In my life, my real life back in Australia, I was madly in love with a young man named Leigh. Tala Leigh died weather it was because of his own stupid reasons or mine I know not. Although I do know that he is gone and shall never return to me. So I could very well be using you to get over the loss of him. I don't know at this moment in time what the truth is."
Tala's voice was soft and husky as he replied "Do you know what? I don't care one way or the other. Even if your using me as a rebound. I like this, no, I love this. The feeling of your body against mine, I can't get enough of this. I can't get this feeling or you for that matter, out of my mind. Not a moment goes by when I'm not thinking about you, ever since I first met you…I have never forgotten the feel of your body or the taste of your lips." Talas eyes closed and his mouth softly connected with mine. His tongue gentle probed my lips which parted eagerly.
"ANGEL!! Kasuwai wants you!!! Oh My GOD!!" Veronica chose this very moment to come into the kitchen. Her last three words rang though the house. Her face was a complementary shade of red that matched mine in intensity. Tala's eyes were still locked onto mine and he didn't seem fazed by the intrusion.
"Alright Veronica, I'm coming." Slowly I walked past Tala and into the hallway. I knocked on Kasuwai's door. She opened it slightly before allowing me entry. "It's all done Angel, what do you think?"
My jaw almost hit the ground. Kasuwai started to open her mouth and explain the device but I shushed her before she could start. "So are you sure I can have this?"
"Yes, under one condition; that you introduce me to its new owner… hopefully so I can learn new things."
"Sure he is here now; I just have to give this to him first. You might want to carry it; I should not be mixed with machines."
"Ah… ok?"
Kasuwai and I slowly made our way into a very noisy lounge room. As we entered everything went quite. I found Tala first. He was in the process of hitting Rei in the face. Next was Veronica, she was curled up in Kai's lap with Kiba. Kai's hand was patting both cat and owner. His eyes were closed and he was deadly silent. Next I located Kenny.
"Alright Kenny, your wish was for something nice for Dizzy, and this is the best that I could come up with. Kasuwai meet the only nerd I know… other than you… and now that Kenny has a new laptop to play with let's party."