Halo: Update!
Me: I felt really bad about what happened to Nagi in the last chapter, so I begged Halo to hurry up and type up this chapter.
Halo: No kidding. When Cami feels bad, she always sucks her thumb and mumbles in her sleep.
Me: Shut up and do the the disclaimer!
Halo: Disclaimer: Cami does not Shugo Chara or any of its characters.
(Nagihiko's POV)
This week is the last week of sophomore year. I wonder if I'll be able to tell Rima. I sighed and shut my locker. When I shut it, I saw Utau standing there. "Good morning Utau-san."
Her arms were folded across her chest and she was looking in the opposite direction. "Sorry," she mumbled out. What is she sorry about?
"What?"
"Don't make me say it again!" she replied fiercely.
"Okay, but what are you sorry-"
"I invited Yua to the dance recital," she started. What's wrong with that? "She asked if she could bring someone and I approved. So, she brought her friend who apparently knew Rima very well." I frowned recalling the memory from last night. "But basically my point is, it's my fault you didn't get to confess to Rima last night."
How did she know! "And you knew how?" I swear if it was Nadeshiko, I'm going to-
"Nadeshiko told the four of us while you went to go check on Rima. We wanted to see you confess to Rima, so that's why we were on the stage. But instead of seeing you with Rima, we saw that-"
"Son of a bitch!" I yelled.
Utau took a step back and I felt the stares from the people in the hall looking at me. Oops. Way to go Nagi! How am I going to get out of this? The people were continuing to stare and whisper.
Utau finally came to my rescue. "Nagihiko didn't say what you all thought he said. He said 'done with your sales pitch.' It's for a final in one of my classes. And he yelled it because," she paused and glared at the students, "all of you were being too noisy!"
Hopefully, everyone will buy that. The students did and went on with their daily routine. Utau and I sighed in relief. "Thanks Utau-san."
"No problem. Why don't we take a walk, so in case you yell more un-like Nagihiko things no one will hear you?"
I checked my phone. Class wasn't going to start for another 10 minutes. "Sure."
We walked to the back of the school. After a few moments, Utau spoke. "So after last night, how's it going with Rima?"
"Never been better. Despite what I saw last night, I still act normal around her. This morning we talked and laughed even more than before." I lied through my teeth. Luckily, Utau can't tell when I'm lying.
"Nagihiko, I know you're lying." I stopped walking and looked at her.
For the 10 years I've known Utau, she could never tell when I was lying. But now all of a sudden, she can. What has happened to my God damned world?
"Nagihiko, I know you're thinking how the hell did I figure out you weren't telling the truth? Am I right?" I nodded. "Actually, I wouldn't have known if there wasn't another side to the story."
"Another side?" I asked confused.
"Yeah. I ran into Rima this morning." My eyes widened. "And she looked gloomy, so I asked her why? She said that when she walked up to you this morning and greeted you, you ran away without bothering to respond; she told me you didn't even look at her. Even though it was something small, it still hurt her feelings."
"Yeah, so?"
"Are you trying to avoid Rima because of what happened last night?"
I sighed in defeat. "Okay, I am. Maybe, I thought it'd be better if I just stop hanging around her." I wouldn't want to become between her and that guy.
"Nagihiko, don't talk that way. Rima considers you an important person to her." How do I know she's not making that up?
"How do I know you're not making that up?"
Utau didn't have time to answer because the bell rang. I started walking away from her, but she started to follow. At last, she caught up to me. "You know what, you are so stubborn sometimes. Goodbye." Utau walked away huffing.
Today is going to be a long day.
Lunch
I debated whether or not to go to our usual place for lunch. All I'm thinking is that Rima's going to be there. I calmly avoided her at break and cleverly avoided her in science. But now, I'm all out of ideas. Hopefully, the others will be there.
When I made it to the shady tree, no one was in sight. I sighed in relief. I pulled out my lunch. "I avoided Rima once again."
"AHA!" I heard someone proclaim. Crap, that voice is- "FUJISAKI NAGIHIKO, WHY HAVE YOU BEEN AVOIDING ME!" I turned around to see Rima. My cue to leave. I put my lunch back in its bag and got up, but Rima got a hold of my wrist and slammed me back on the ground. Uh, oh. You can tell when she's angry because she gets strong.
I averted my gaze. "No reason, Rima-chan."
She didn't buy that answer. She dropped to her knees. "Do you hate me?" I could really tell she was hurt.
"Nothing like that, Rima-chan. It's just that-" I peered down to look at the amethyst necklace she was wearing and stopped. "Never mind."
She pouted, but then stood up. She put her back to me. I thought she was just going to walk away, but I was way off. She turned around and grabbed my collar. "Tell me or else I'm going to make your life a living hell!"
There are three things I'm truly terrified of. One, my mom making me cross-dress again. Two, Kukai, Tadase or Ikuto after they sniff candles. And three, devil Rima. Remind me to never get her this angry again.
"I'll tell you then," I managed to say. She dropped my collar and sat down in front of me. She waited for my answer.
"First things first, if I tell you, will you promise not to slap, kick, hit, or kill me?"
With a serious expression she said, "I make no promises." Liar. She made a promise last night. "I'm not going to like this, am I?"
"I don't know. I hope you might, though. Okay, then. Last night I was supposed to tell you something after our dance, but then Utau interrupted me and I told you; I'd tell you when you got in the back room. When you asked me what it was, I said that you did a good job dancing. The truth is, that wasn't it."
"Really? Then, what did you really want to tell me?" She sat across from me calm now. She patiently waited for my answer with her adorable smile.
I took a breath in and let it out. "Rima-chan, I really l-"
*Ring* *Ring* *Ring* (AN:/ Stupid interruption!)
"Hold on, that's my phone." She pulled her phone out. "Hello!" she screamed. Let's hope that's not her mom or dad. She didn't check the caller ID. After a few seconds she spoke, "Yua-tan, why are you calling me at school? Aren't you supposed to be in class right now?" I kept listening to the conversation. "Well, how should I know you have lunch? I barely remember the time schedule there...So why are you calling me?...Oh God! That's what happens when you prance around singing 'I saw Rima last night. I saw Rima last night.'...Sure. Put it on speaker."
It's kinda strange to only hear half the conversation.
"Hey everyone! It's Rima." Oh, so she must be talking to her old friends. "It's lunchtime...Yeah, I did. I think Yua has it on video...Of course, why wouldn't I...I don't know, but hopefully soon...Bye everyone...Yua take it off speaker...Is that it?...I miss you too, Yua-tan. Bye-bye." She closed her cell phone. "Crazy people!"
I chuckled. "So anyways Rima-chan, I was going to say I-"
"It's okay. You don't have to tell me."
"I don't?" I'm surprised she changed her mind. A few minutes ago, she threatened to make my life hell if I didn't tell her.
"Nope." I felt slightly relieved, but then a little bummed. When will I be able to tell her? "Just tell me when you feel like it."
"Okay." She smiled. "Well, now we can eat lunch." I re-pulled out my lunch, then looked at her. "Where's your lunch Rima-chan?"
"Uh, I kind of forgot it this morning. I woke up late and-"
I gave her a bento box. "Here."
"What about you?" I showed her another bento box. "Do you just carry around two?"
"No. I stole this from Nadeshiko's locker. She told me she wasn't hungry and didn't want her lunch, so I just took it." At least that's what I think she said. At any rate, it's a shame to waste food.
"Speaking of Nadeshiko, where is she and the others?"
"I have no idea."
(Utau's POV)
In a bush
Aww. That's much better. They're talking to each other again. And he gave her his lunch. I bet now, he believes that he's important to her.
"I never said that," Nadeshiko squeaked.
"Nade-chan, shh," Kukai whispered. "They'll hear us."
We continued to watch them all through lunch like the stalkers we are. I am SO Ikuto's little sister.
(Rima's POV)
After school
"Are you going to be ready for Thursday?" I asked Nagihiko.
The last week of school is finals week. For three days, starting Wednesday, we take the finals in our classes. Wednesday is classes one and two. Thursday is classes three and four. And Friday is classes five and six. Graduation is Saturday.
"I think so."
"You better not think so. You better know so. Remember I'll kill you if you fail." I pointed my finger at him.
"How could I forget? If you want to make sure I'll pass, you should do some last minute tutoring."
"Okay, to my house!" He chuckled.
When we arrived at my house, I got the key from my bag. I unlocked the front door and stepped in. "Rima, is that you?" Damn! What is my dad doing home early? He's sure to kill Nagihiko.
I turned to Nagihiko. "I'll stall him. When I give the signal, run upstairs and I'll meet you up there." He nodded.
I walked into the living room. "Hi, papa. What'cha up to?"
"Just watching some TV."
I took a seat next to him. "What are you doing home early?" I signaled to Nagihiko. I saw him go up the stairs.
"Oh. The company sent me home early. Now that you're home, why don't you, Rikka and I go do something fun." Ooh, that's not going to work.
"Actually, papa, I have a lot of homework to do. It's finals week."
"Alright. Some other time." I left his side and went up the stairs. I got to the top and looked around. Where the hell is Nagihiko!
I noticed my door was slightly open. I'm going to kill him. When I went inside my room, though, he was nowhere to be seen.
Oh my God, where is he?
"Rima-chan, you have a nice room." I turned toward my bathroom door. He came out.
"Thanks. Well, we better get to it then." I took the Language Arts from my bag and jumped onto my bed.
"Before we do, can I show you something?"
"Okay, what?"
Until now, I didn't notice his hands were behind his back. In a second, he moved his hands in front. And he was holding...my hunny bunny! I snatched it away from him.
"Aww, does Rima Hunny-Bunny love her Hunny Bunny that much?" he smirked.
"I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO NEVER CALL ME RIMA HUNNY-BUNNY AGAIN! ARE YOU ASKING ME TO SLAP YOU?" I shouted.
I took a step toward him ready to give him a beating when I heard my dad from downstairs. "Rima, who are you yelling at? You better not be yelling at Rikka."
"I'm not," I replied back and shut the door. "I'm not going to slap you now, but expect it eventually." And all he did was laugh.
Three hours later
"Bye Rima-chan." Nagihiko headed for the door. I blocked him. "Oh? You don't want me to leave," he smirked. He is so annoying sometimes.
"No! My dad could be on the other side of this door. You're leaving, but you're leaving through the window."
"Rima-chan, your room is on the second floor!" And his point is?
"Close your eyes and believe you can fly. You'll make it. Okay, bye." I pushed him near the window.
"Rima, I am not- Wait…I can just leave as Nadeshiko. Got a hair tie?" I left his side to look for one. I wonder where I put them. I always lose them.
When I finally found one, my door swung open. Holy crap. Get ready to be grounded if it's my dad. "Onee-san, mama's home. She brought- Nagi-kun!" Rikka jumped toward Nagihiko.
"Nice to see you too, Rikka-chan."
"Nagi-kun, you should join us for dinner. Come on." She pulled Nagihiko out the door. I was going to wash up, that was until I realized he went down as Nagihiko.
Shit. I ran down the stairs and into the kitchen right as Rikka asked, "Mama, can Nagi-kun stay for dinner?"
My dad was nowhere in sight. Time to get him out before my dad sees him. "That won't be necessary because Nagihiko has to leave right now." I grabbed his wrist and led him out of the dining room. I glanced around looking for my dad. The coast is clear.
"Rima-chan, what about my stuff?" There's no time for that.
"I'll throw it to your window. Leave." I shoved him out that door.
He turned around and bent down to my eye level. "I'm sorry about avoiding you earlier today Rima-chan. Forgive me?"
I thought we already cleared this up.
"Yeah, I do." I saw him smile. He came a little closer to me, so I could really see the ochre color of his eyes. He leaned toward me a little. He was about to plant kiss on my cheek, but for some unknown reason, I turned my head. So instead of giving me a kiss on my cheek, he kissed me on my mouth.
I could tell he was surprised, but he kept kissing me. Usually, I would push at him and yell, but this time I didn't. I moved my hands up to cup his face while his wrapped around my waist.
The only thing I wonder now is: Why did he avoid me?
We finally broke away from the kiss, but he put his forehead against mine. "Rima. I l-"
"Rima, what are you doing!" Shit. I'm screwed. Nagihiko could have made it home by now. We backed away from each other and I turned around.
"Oh, hi papa," I laughed nervously. "What are you doing?"
"Oh nothing, except thinking up punishments for you." He glared at Nagihiko.
"Rima-chan, I'm just going to go now. See you tomorrow." He walked toward his house.
When I saw he went inside his house, I went inside mine. I closed the door and turned around expecting my doom. I prayed my dad wouldn't give me one of his world famous speeches, but when I turned around he was gone.
I went inside the dining room. My dad, mom and Rikka were sitting there already eating. How did he get in here that fast?
"Hunny-Bunny, go wash up if you want sushi."
Sushi? Well, that explains it. There are three things that can get my dad out of pissed off mode: sushi, his special Japanese candy and...Mom in a bikini.
I went to wash up then sat down and ate dinner.
(Nagihiko's POV)
Three Days Later (Thursday)
After fourth class final
"Hayashi-sensei, you wanted to see me." I approached the desk.
"Yes, Fujisaki-san. You took the final today. How do you think you did on it?" To be honest, I have no idea.
"I think I did fairly well," I replied. After a short pause, "How did I do?"
"You'll find out soon enough." Soon enough? I want to know now lady! "We're just waiting for Mashiro-san. I want her to be here when I show you your grade." Why, so she can kill me right away if I failed?
Five minutes later
The door slid open. It's about time. "Sorry, I'm late sensei."
"No problem, Mashiro-san. I hope you did well in your final." Hayashi-sensei turned to me. "Fujisaki-san, you can come forward." I got up from the desk.
Hayashi-sensei slid open her drawer and pulled out a folder labeled 'Fourth Class Final.'
"So sensei, how did Nagihiko do on the final?" Rima questioned.
"First off, I want to thank you again Mashiro-san for doing this and say that you're final grade depends on him." Thanks for putting more pressure on me. Hayashi-sensei looked at me. "Fujisaki-san, think what grade do you currently have in this class?" Why can't she just tell me what I got on the damn test? She's asking too many questions. But I'm thinking a B?
"I'm not sure."
"Okay. Mashiro-san, I know you have an A in this class, but it could all go tumbling down because of him." I sweat dropped. "Mashiro-san, how do you think Fujisaki-san did?"
"To be honest sensei," Rima faced me, "I think he did just fine." She smiled.
"How about if I told you, he was the first one done. And it only took him 20 minutes. The second person finished 30 minutes after him. How do you feel now?" Yup, I'm dead. I better figure out what I want written on my tombstone.
"I still have confidence in him," Rima responded. And this is why I love her. Too bad, she still doesn't know.
I looked at the teacher waiting for her to speak again. This time the old witch smiled. "That's good Mashiro-san. I'm glad I picked you because...after all the tests and quizzes Fujisaki took, it raised his grade to an 89%." Amazing.
Rima whispered a yes to herself.
"But, I specifically told you that Fujisaki had to pass the final." Rima looked at me. " And he...did."
"I'm sorry, Rima-chan. I didn't mean to fail. I didn't mean to- Did you say I passed?"
"Yup. You only missed three. It brought your final grade up to 95%. Good job." I released a sigh of relief. Finally, that's over with. "You two may go. Good luck with your two finals tomorrow."
Rima and I bowed to our sensei then we exited the room.
We were walking down the hallway in silence until Rima broke it. "You know what, for a job well done on your final, why don't I treat you to a parfait?"
How can I say no to that? "Sure." I paused. "But first, Rima...I want to say I really l-" I looked up.
Rima was ahead of me. "Are you coming slow-poke or what?"
"Yeah, I'm coming."
I'll tell her someday. Hopefully, that someday is soon.
To be continued...
Me: Done! I kinda got lazy, so I told Halo to fill in some parts.
Halo: *Yawn* No kidding. It's the middle of the night here.
Me: At least, I won't feel guilty anymore. ;)
Halo: Yeah, Cami. That's a plus side. *Sarcastic*
Me: See you next time.
Me: I'll be going on vacation for a week, so I'm trying to update with Halo, while she's still with me. This should be interesting. Going on vacation with a broken arm and a sprained ankle. Trampolines sure do suck. -.-
Halo: I bet all of you are thinking why Cami didn't want Nagi to confess to Rima. You'll find out soon. There's a whole twist later on. :O
Truths:
#37: There's nothing worse than a rejected high-five.
#38: Whenever I'm pushing a shopping cart, I always ride on it. (But then I fall off.)