The Letter
Hi guys! This is just a little filler on what happens to a certain character in this story. The next chapter will mark the beginning of the Grand Championship! Until then, I hope you enjoy this (admittedly short!) chapter! I own nothing associated with Yu-Gi-Oh! I only own my lady, Rori!
The first thing I feel is a brutal pounding in my head. It feels worse than any hangover. Groaning, I open my eyes.
The next thing I notice is that I'm in the hospital. How the hell did I get here? Last thing I remember was that I was at the zoo, waiting for Rori and then we duelled and Rori was holding me and… oh yeah. Now I remember.
Oh God, the duel. I was such an arrogant pig to Rori. Flashbacks of the duel play in my mind as I hold my head in my hands. I know that the stupid Seal was messing with my head most of the time but I still can't believe how awful I was towards her. And at the end, she said that she would save me. I still can't believe that.
How could Rori save me after everything I did to her? I said some terrible things to her, threatened her life and she still saved me. She is one amazing woman.
I don't think I need to stay here anymore. As I get out of the bed, a folded piece of paper falls to the floor. Picking it up, I open it and read what's written.
Dear Josh,
I really hope you're reading this as that means you've been set free. It means that I've kept my promise that I would save you from Dartz. I never break a promise.
When I first met you Josh, I thought you were nothing but an ignorant show-off who thought of nobody but himself. Whenever I saw you, you'd be strutting down the school corridors, smug and overconfident, making sure that everyone was looking at you. And when you asked me out that first time, I admit that I would rather have eaten live snakes!
But up until our last duel, I never realised that it was all an act. I never understood that deep down, your smug persona was hiding the real Josh Winters. You were a lonely and desperate young man, hoping to find someone to love and be loved back. I realise now, that you were hoping to find that in me. I said things to you that I deeply regret and I know that it must have really hurt when I rejected you. And for that Josh, I am really and truly sorry.
It's going to be a while before we see each other again. So I'm going to give you some advice. Don't hide yourself. Let people see the real Josh Winters. If they don't want to know, that's their problem, not yours. If people do want to get to know you, smile and talk to them, don't be scared. And you will find the right person for you. It might not be tomorrow, or next week or next year. But one day, you will find the right person, I promise you that.
So for now, I'm saying goodbye Josh. I don't know what's going to happen to me now. But whatever it is, I'm going forward confident, brave and determined. And I know you can do the same. Hopefully when we see each other again, you'll have finally found the love that you have been looking for.
Until that day comes, be happy. You deserve it.
See you around someday!
Love,
Rori (or Babycakes to you!)
By the time I finish, I'm smiling. 'Thanks Rori.' I whisper. I refold the letter and stick it in my pocket.
Rori is right. I can find love, and I will find it someday. It's going to take time, I know that, but I'll find it. But in order to do that, I need to learn how to be myself. So no more hiding, no more pretending. It's time to be me. And for a start, I'll get this hideous hair style taken care of! I finger my black and red spikes; why did I let that idiot Dartz persuade me to change it?
Taking a deep breath, I stand up and head out of the hospital room. It's definitely going to be hard learning how to be myself, it's not going to happen overnight. But I know that I can do this. If Rori can believe in me then I can too.
Goodbye Babycakes. See you around someday.
To Be Continued! I wanted to use this chapter to let you guys know what happens to Josh. He may pop up again near the end of the story, but for now, it's time to say goodbye. Next chapter is the beginning of the Grand Championship! Until next time - rate and review!
