Season 2 Date 1 Near and Far
Near approached the Wammy house with the thought of making a break for it and taking the nearest ship to China. But he knew that with Watari connections he would have Near back here in a few hours with no sweat.
He wouldn't dare try to escape anyway, for according to the contract he signed with Watari, if he missed any of his appointments, two more dates would be added.
"I felt like Faust selling my soul to the devil, "Near complained to Halle, who stood beside him.
"At least we didn't have to sign in blood, "she scowled.
"B, did, "say Near, with a sigh.
Halle gave a notable shiver at the mention of B name and Near couldn't blame her. Last time they were gathered together, Halle had been eating a strawberry sucker and rested arm on the table while talking to Anthony. When she tried to place the sucker back in her mouth, she felt something holding her hand back. She turned and saw her hand emerged in B's mouth up to her wrist. She delivered a swift kick in the ribs that sent him flying across the room. After that she went into the bathroom and didn't come out for forty-five minutes.
"He's got a thing for strawberries," Near had told her.
"Well, he's going to a thing for internal bleeding if he touches me again," she said through her teeth.
They walked through the doors of the Wammy House and into the music room where Watari had instructed them to gather.
Everyone else was already there, slumped in their chairs, looking anything but happy.
Near found a chair farthest away from where Roger and Watari would be standing, hoping that the age old adage "out of sight out of mind," might be of helped to him.
Watari and Roger walked into the room with a cheerful expression and quickly looked around the room.
"What's with all these sad faces," said Roger, looking around the room." Is this a dating service or a funeral?"
"I much happier at funerals," said Mello, balance his gun on his forefinger.
"I don't see why all of you are making such a fuss over a little school fundraiser!"said Watari.
"Most school sell cookies for fundraisers, Watari!" scowled Matt.
"Most schools don't have jacuzzi," said Roger.
"I never saw a jacuzzi at school," said Near.
"I never said it was for the kids," said Rodger," you think working with you kids is easy?"
"Enough of this jabbering, it dating time!" said Watari, with excitement in his voice," let's see who it's going to be."
"I'll do anything if it not me," said Near.
"You could wish on a star," said Anthony.
" That stupid, but I desprite," said Near," Oh, wishing star, grant my wish."
"The first date is Near," said Watari.
"Anthony, I want you to burn all my Disney movies," said Near, through his teeth.
"Near, we have a great date for you," said Watari." She has a lot of things in common with you."
"I'll bet," he said, rolling his eyes.
"No, really," said Rodger." She smart, petite, and about your age."
"Still not interested," said Near, turning his back to him.
"She a puzzle champ," said Roger, in the way a person holds a piece of meat in front of a dog.
"She is?" he said, taking the bait.
There came a knock at the door a cute, young girl walked through the door. She smiled at Near before walking over to Watari.
"This is you date Near," said Roger," and get this, her name is Far."
"Her name is Far!" said Matsuda," and his name is Near. So it's like Near and Far, Far and Near. Near and Far, Far and Near."
"Yes, Matsuda we all get it," yelled Near," a four year old child would get it."
"Hey, Near," said Matt interrupted," she's really cute. I wouldn't mind going on a date with her."
"Yeah," said Mello," she's way way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way, way... "
"Are you finished yet?" scowled Near.
" Way, way, way, out of your league," said Mello, with a smirk.
Watari escorted Far up to where Near stood staring at her in a bored fashion.
"Hi Near, I'm Far "she said," My real name is Farah but everyone calls me by my nickname. What's your real name?"
"If I told you, I would have to kill you," said Near.
"Boy, are you touchy about your name, "she said, backing slowly away from him.
Watari push her back toward Near and laughed nervously as he said," Near, likes he's little joke. Why don't you tell him about the date you two are going on?"
"We're going to the skating rink just around the block," she said, smiling again.
"Skating?" said Near," I never been skating."
"Its lots of fun, I know you'll like it," she said, smiling invitingly.
"The only problem with this albino is he'll blend right into the ice and disappear," laughed Matt.
"That ridiculous," said Rodger, "but I think this bright red scarf, would look nice on you."
Roger grabbed Near and wrapped the scarf with a knot around his neck. "Now doesn't he look handsome?"
"As my good deed for the day, I'm biting my tongue," said Mello.
"Hurry up," said Watari, grapping both of them by the arm and shoving them out the door.
As Near and Far walked down the street to the skating rink the leaves of November swirled around them. Far thought it was quiet romantic and she turn to say something about it when she caught Near expression, which could only be described as a look of pure boredom.
"What's wrong with you?"she asked Near.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"You look all bored," Far said.
"I have to look bored," he said," it's my trademark."
"Well, I going to see that you're not bored on this date," she said, with a smile
"Don't mess with my bordem,"he said with a sigh, "it's what makes me who I am."
"Look , we're here," she said, grabbing he's arm and raced toward the skating rink.
Far arrived at the front desk excited and out the breath," Hurry and get our skates."
"I'd like two pair of skates," said Near.
"Sure," said the man behind the desk.
Suddenly his eye got wide and he smile directly at Near.
"Snuffy the Snowman!"he said," I thought you were sick. Boy, will everyone be glad you made it!"
"I beg your pardon," said Near.
"He thinks you're the rinks mascot," said Far, examining him slowly." You know, with that red scarf on, you really do look like him."
"Well, I not some stupid snowman," he grumbled.
"He not stupid," said the man, defensively," he probably smarter then you."
"I happen to be a genius," Near said with scorn.
"Snuffy is poplar to," huffed the man," he wouldn't have to come to the rink with his sister."
"She not my sister!" yelled Near.
"We met on a dating site," said Far.
"You were swindled, babe," he said to Far," I'd demand my money back".
"I didn't pay any money," she said.
The man looked at Near again and said," you were still swindled."
"Shut up and give us our skates," said Near, through his teeth.
The man flopped down the skates on the counter and Near grabbed them fiercely and headed towards the rink with Far trotting behind him.
"I'm sorry he teased you," she said, when she caught up with him.
"Then why were you laughing?" he asked, angerily sitting down on the nearest bench.
Far slowly sat down next to him and smiled gingerly as she began to lace her shoes.
"Near," she said coyly, looking at him through her eyelashes," Since you don't know how to skate, I can teach you. I hold you really tight so you won't fall."
"It's true I have never skated before," said Near, in a bored tone," but I am I genius. I think I can figure it out. I don't want to look like some idiot, clinging to a girl."
Far looked at him dubiously and said," something has been largely neglected in your education, boy"
If Near heard her, he didn't honor her remark with an answer. He instead he got up and hobbled over towards the rink.
Near legs began to shake as he first stepped out on the ice and Far felt sorry for him and decided to offer her help again.
"Near why don't I..." she started to say.
"How many times do I have to tell you, I don't need your help," said Near.
"Fine," said Far, beginning to get angry," let's see you skate."
Near pushed away from the wall with a thrust and within second both his feet slipped out from under him and he slide across the ice on his rear.
Far glided across the ice to where Near has stopped and snidely remarked," wow, your right. You're the best butt skater I've ever seen."
"I was just caught off guard," said Near, getting up slowly rubbing his behind." Watch me this time."
He rose to his feet, by grabbing on the rail and tried again to launch himself across the ice. This time he fell forward on his face as he slide across the ice.
Far skated to where Near's fallen body lie and chuckle as she said," give up."
"Yes," he said, his voice muffled for his face was still in the ground.
She picked him up from the ice and had him place his arm around her. Slowly they began to skate around the rink.
"See," she said," isn't this nice?"
"It's not...bad" Near admitted, as they stopped to catch their breath.
A little girl came up to where they were standing, smiled at Near and yelled," Hey, look it's Snuffy the Snowman!"
Suddenly Far and Near were surrounded by a large crowd of kids pressing them against the rail of the rink.
"Snuffy, I want a hug," said one of the children.
"Snuffy, Snuffy," said another," do the snowman dance."
A three year old had taken the edge Near scarf and was wiping her nose on it.
"Ewww," said Near pulling his scarf away from her and shouting," I'm not Snuffy the snow man!"
" Yes, you are," shouted the children.
"No," said Near, suddenly getting an evil look in his eyes," I am Snuffy evil twin. We had a battle and I killed Snuffy and took his identity.
"Near!," said a shocked Far.
The kids looked a Near in horror for a few minute and then slowly they began to whisper among themselves.
"I guess there only one thing we can do," said one of the boys.
"Yeah," agreed the girls.
"Michel get out the hockey sticks... we're going to kill this guy."
"I think you should thank me for saving your life," said Far.
"Thank you," grumbled Near.
"It's a good thing I had my tiara hair clip," she said.
"Look Jenny," said a little girl, rushing over to where they were standing," here is the evil snow man who was turned good by the snow princess."
Both the girls hugged them and their moms came and took picture of them.
Near rolled his eyes and asked," where did you get that wand?"
She scowled and answered," I ran over a fairy godmother with my bike. It's a pencil, Near. Sheesh"
Both of them were quiet for a few moments as the skated slowly along.
"Look," said Near," we're both cold and tired, why don't we go in that back room over there."
Far turned and looked at slowly." What do you have in mind."?
"Well," he said softly," its private and quite, no one will disturb us...
"Yes..." said Far, eagerly.
"We can have puzzle contest," he said, enthusiastically.
Far let out a long sigh, before saying, "gee, I thought we were going to do something stupid, like, make out."
"Let's, hurry," said Near, grabbing her arm.
"I told you I was the best when it comes to putting a puzzle together," said Near.
"Yes, you are," agreed Near.
"You may be a skating champ, but I will all ways triumph when it comes to puzzles," he said smiling triumphantly.
"Of course you will, Nearykin," said Far, taking Near arm as they came to the gate around the Wammy House.
Near turned suddenly and looked at her suspiciously, before saying, "you were really trying, right?"
"Of course," she said, innocently.
"You didn't try your hardest, did you?" he accused." You were patronizing me."
Far sudden grabbed Near, bent him backward and kissed him on the lips...hard.
Both of them were panting from the kiss as she asked, "Now what you think about your stupid puzzles,"
"I... want," he slowly panted,..." a rematch."
She dropped him on the ground and turn around angrily.
"Hey, where are you going?" Near asked.
"I going to get a date Snuffy the Snowman! " she yelled back.
Sorry, it took so long to write, but man have I been busy. Plus this story is a longer than the ones I use to write.
Please review or the fic can't continue and poor Watari and Roger will be without their hot tub.