A Modern Red Riding Hood Disclaimer:
I don't own Xiaolin Showdown.
Chapter 11: Hard Times
(Morning on Temple grounds)
An embarrassed Kimiko adjusted her wig. It was her first day attending classes since her three-day rest period after regaining consciousness. Things were still tense between her and Omi since she was furious about being bald.
"Kimiko?" Clay asked as she headed out her room.
Kimiko froze. Clay had told her the truth and all about his deceit.
Am I ready to forgive him? Kimiko thought.
"Hi Clay," Kimiko said formally.
Clay stared at his feet.
"I understand that you're sorry," Kimiko said, "but I need some time alone."
"Okay," Clay agreed, "have a nice day at school," he said.
"You too," Kimiko said walking away.
If only he had just told me truth, Kimiko thought, Rai and I would probably be friends, maybe even…
Kimiko's face suddenly burned red.
I've obviously hit my head harder than I thought, Kimiko decided hurrying to her first class. -----
(Meanwhile at another location)
Ashley sat outside the Spicer mansion. She had cut school to see Jack and tell him how she felt. Now she was having cold feet.
Just tell him you love him, you pansy, Ashley thought.
Ashley sighed and snuck into the mansion. She searched until she found Jack tinkering with his newest creation.
"Ahem," Ashley said.
"AHHH!" Jack screamed and fell over, "Oh Ashley it's…" he started, "what are you doing here?" he asked suspiciously.
Ashley chuckled.
He thinks I'm planning something, Ashley noted, not that I can blame him, she added.
"What do you think of me Jack?" Ashley asked.
"Is that a trick question?" Jack asked her.
"No," Ashley told him, "just tell me honestly."
"You're a jerk, a thief, a liar, a bombshell, …" Jack listed.
"Bombshell?" Ashley asked incredulously.
"Uh, uh, I mean that's what I think of you in a nutshell!" Jack lied.
Ashley grinned.
"Do you like me Jack?" Ashley asked walking up.
"Um, no," Jack said shaking his head.
"You sure?" Ashley purred.
"Yeah, yeah," Jack said stepping back as she got closer.
Soon a wall blocked him from any get away path.
A grinning Ashley stood in his sights.
"If you want any…" Jack started.
"I've liked you for a while Jack," Ashley said her grin almost maniacal, "we're not so different, you and I."
"You and…" Jack started, "wait, you like me?" he asked.
"Yes goth boy," Ashley said walking up to him, "I like you a lot," she whispered in his ear.
Jack whimpered.
"Um," Ashley said surprised, "are you okay?" she asked.
Do the first thing that comes to mind, Jack thought, don't screw up!
Jack immediately grabbed Ashley and kissed her passionately.
Oh God, he's such an excellent kisser, Ashley thought, no wonder Wuya…
Ashley's thoughts were lost as she descended into tidal wave of passion.
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(10 pm on a Mountain Top)
Kimiko stepped off Dojo and shivered.
Why would Omi want to meet here? Kimiko wondered.
If Master Fung finds out I took a kid outside the temple this late at night I'm dead! Dojo thought.
"Omi?" Kimiko asked looking around.
Rai stepped out from behind a huge rock.
"Rai?" Kimiko asked surprised.
"Would you go out with me?" Rai blurted out.
"What?" Kimiko asked incredulously.
"I was supposed to have Dojo bring you up here lunchtime but I got nervous okay," Rai said, "a breezy mountaintop isn't romantic at night."
"No need to say that twice," Dojo muttered sarcastically.
Rai glared at Dojo.
Rai wants to go with me? Kimiko thought, well, he is kind of...hot, she noted, wait did I just think that!
"Um, okay," Kimiko agreed.
"Huh?" Rai asked.
"Okay I'll date you if you never put me on a mountaintop again," Kimiko emphasised.
Rai laughed and hugged her.
Then he leaned in to kiss her.
"Eep!" Kimiko cried and ran over to Dojo.
Rai kissed air.
"The girl's over here buddy," Dojo told him.
"Huh?" Rai asked.
"Could we take things a little slower?" Kimiko asked.
What? Rai thought.
"She means she doesn't want her face eaten before your first date," Dojo explained seeing Rai's confused face.
Is he that used to fast girls? Kimiko wondered.
"Oh, um, sure," Rai said slowly, "take as long as you like, heh."
Oh crap, Rai thought.
Chapter Completed
This story has between 4-6 chapters left. It just depends on the direction I take it. Thank you for reading and please review. Also thank you for reviewing the last chapter so faithfully and thanks to all reviewers of all chapters.