One Last Breath
~By: Lauren~
T R U E
L O V E ?
"Jeez...it's like I get so close to having her and then boom, she's gone again." Asuka Jr. clutched the mug of coffee that he held in his hand. "I won't lose you again Meimi. I refuse to. That day...I lost everything Meimi. You left. Saint Tail disappeared. I lost the woman I loved and the goal I chased. I had so many things I wanted to tell you, so many things I wanted to show you but I never could...not until now. I took everything for granted back then. But I'm not stupid, I know both of you, Meimi and Saint Tail, are connected somehow. You both disappeared." The young man went into deep thought. "I've got it! Maybe she has a sister who's Saint Tail!! Wait...never mind. Meimi doesn't have a sister. Hmph. And I thought I had it figured out." Asuka Jr. frowned, sipping down some more of the hot liquid. He didn't know how or when he had fallen in love with Meimi but... somehow, he had. And all he knew was he had a strong yearning to make everything all right for her, to be the only one to make her smile or laugh, and to take care of her no matter what. It was something far different than his relationship with Lina. Sure, she was ok to hang out with and he had a sort of sibling respect for her but that was it. With Meimi...it was so much different. It was stronger and it was more than enjoying her company. He enjoyed everything about her and wanted to be with her every second, with no one else but her. It was true love. Asuka Jr. was surprising himself. This sudden realization and shock of feelings had sent him for a loophole, especially when Meimi suddenly disappeared. Then all he knew was failure. He wasn't there for her. He didn't know how to be there for her at the time she needed him most and so he was mostly distant from her, thinking it was doing her good to give her space. But that was wrong and he knew it now. He knew he couldn't let her go this time. When he saw her, all those wonderful and warm feelings of love seemed to suddenly return with full-force and they even seemed stronger than before. "But Meimi...I've got to bring justice to the people who robbed that bank...I have to. I don't know if their influence is good for you either...." His cup clanked as he set it down on a wooden table. A few brown droplets spilled over, staining the table.
~*~
Meimi kept up a brisk pace as she attempted to follow Marie and Aaron. The girl and boy had been quiet every since the scene with Asuka Jr. and so she followed behind them as silent as they were being. She was partly worried about Tammy. What did they mean she needed her? Meimi frowned. She was getting no where with this rejection and questions. The red head didn't want to admit to it but lately she had been feeling empty inside. She had finally gotten her feelings straight but every time she looked into the eyes of that dashing Asuka Jr., everything got mixed up again. She had finally gotten everything in order. She had healed. Everything was calm and orderly. She knew how she felt inside and then she was pulled back home. Back into chaos. "This has been so...so life changing...these last few years. My life has changed so drastically but...I like it like this now. Yes...I miss you so much mom and dad but...I like my friends, my new family and Asuka Jr. Don't they say all good things must come to an end, right? So I shouldn't get use to this kind life, it's going to end one day so why grow to enjoy it?" Meimi dropped her head downward, letting her red hair hang in her face. "I want you back mom and dad..." The words slipped from her mouth, barely even a whisper. A few raindrops splattered on the cement in front of her feet, making a dark gray stain. Meimi shivered in the cold but ignored it. Her body was beginning to go numb as the cold water penetrated her clothing. She had been feeling so strange lately, as if something big was going to happen and she didn't know if it was good or bad. The rain began to fall harder but Meimi didn't notice for she was shaking too much. Maybe it was from the cold? Maybe she was angry? Or scared? Meimi just didn't know anymore. Feelings became so mixed up after this whole crazy return to home thing that she didn't know what she was feeling anymore. And then, all of the sudden, Meimi knew. It became as clear as day. A thousand angels danced in heaven and she could have sworn that the gloomy atmosphere around her brightened for one brief moment.
She was in love with Asuka Jr. Not just a crush as she had thought before. This was the real thing. True love. Who was she kidding herself, trying to deny what she was feeling? Why did she avoid it so desperately? Why was she running again? Why was she trying to escape? Meimi was a strong woman, was she not? Meimi felt herself cringe. She hated sadness. She wanted to escape but she couldn't any longer. Meimi thought to herself as she walked. "I might be young, I might still be a teenager but I know a couple of things about life that would surprise others. I know what pain feels like. I know what failure is like too. That emotion probably hurts me the most. I failed my parents the night I caused their death and...it still hurts to this very day. I still can't go to their grave...I still can't face them. I'm not strong enough to." Meimi bit her lip, pausing in her thoughts as Marie and Aaron turned a corner. They were nearing the junkyard. How would the others react? Would Marie tell them what had happened?
Meimi shook her head. She trusted her friends so she continued with her thoughts. "I know what love is like. I was told by my mother that love is an emotion where you would be willing to give all of yourself to one person; where you would be willing to die for them. I say I love you Asuka Jr. and I mean every single word of it. There are different types of love too. Love between siblings and friends, which is what I have with my group. Love between families, which last all through eternity...and love between lovers. This is the most special of all because the lovers are connected physically and emotionally. All I know is I have a strong attachment to the people I know and I will cry if we have to separate. But why is everything so messed up? I don't want to be alone anymore...I don't want to run anymore..." Meimi fought the tears by balling her hands into fists and digging her nails into her skin. They were almost to the junkyard. To her home.
Meimi's hair was plastered to her skin while the glistening droplets dripped down her face, blending in with the tears she couldn't keep back anymore. "And I think I finally understand what real love is. Every time I look at Asuka Jr., I always feel so...rushed inside. I guess I can't explain it well but my heartbeats so fast. Dad once said that if I truly found someone to love, then it better not be for just looks or else he'd be very disappointed in me. That's what I thought my emotions were for Asuka Jr. at first. I mean, look at him! He's so cute when he gets annoyed and he has that handsome ebony hair and just a smile from him makes me feel weak in the knees. Of course no one knew of this for I was too embarrassed to tell anyone. But everyday I noticed his looks less and less. Then I became attracted to him as a person. When he talks, no matter how stupid he acts, I always want to hear what he says. I like the feeling he gives me when I can't see his face, as when I could. I don't care what he looks like. I don't like him for his looks but for his emotions. When he hurts, I hurt. When he cries, I feel like crying. Even if he doesn't cry out loud, I can feel him crying in his heart, even if he refuses to admit it. Is that love? I think so. I finally understand love between lovers also. I love him more than my life. Mom and Dad must be proud of me right now...I won't let them down. I'm growing fonder of you day by day Asuka...I know you must wonder about the past... wonder about what went wrong. Maybe...maybe one day I'll be able to tell you." Her own feelings called to Meimi like a child called to a mother, like melancholy called to comfort. It consumed everything else she thought about, but most of all, it gave Meimi a meaning. She was a lost woman and in a way, he was a lost man. It had been then that she had decided that, no matter the burdens or the hurdles to be leapt over, together, they would not be lost anymore. Meimi let a tiny smile pass across her face as she reached a temporary peace within herself. She only prayed that the peace would stay within her and not flee away at any time.
They were at the entrance of the yard. Marie pulled back the cut fence while Aaron, followed by Meimi, entered.
Marie was the first to notice and her heart seemed to jump into her throat, making her choke back with fear. A few car windows had been shattered while the jagged glass was littered across the dirt. It seemed so out of place even in a junky place like this. Sure, the cars had rough brown patches of rusted metal and some were missing windows but there just wasn't broken glass all over the ground. The pieces were all misshapen with some of them being large and pointed while others were tiny shards. There were a few dents in the nearby car in which the glass had come from. A sharp piece of the clear and once thought to be solid material was still frozen in place in the window as if it was hanging on for dear life. And if it dropped Meimi pitied anyone who was under it for she was sure it would cause someone great damage with the gleaming point it possessed.
"W-what h-happened...?" Aaron managed to let the words drop out of his mouth as if they tasted disgusting and were a vile substance, not just words.
"I don't k-know." The tremble in Marie's voice was obvious as she hesitantly took a step forward, glass crunching underneath her heels. Her entire body seemed to shake with fear, along with Meimi.
"Tammy...? Tony?" Meimi called out to the silent air but she made sure she was not too loud. She wasn't sure if she did that on purpose or if it was because she was slowly losing the use of her vocal chords. The next car in front of them was also smashed with glass all around it. The rain soaked the earth, making the dirt squish under their feet. Slowly, the three turned the corner, walking past more of the smashed cars, walking towards their camp. True fear and panic seemed to grip the kids and it refused to let go. It grabbed onto their hearts with an iron grip while it filled their throats with lumps.
The three teenagers' jaws dropped and eyes widened at what they next saw.
Tony was slouched against one of the cars, his head drooping down against his shoulder while a trickle of blood had found its way out of his mouth and down his chin. His eyes were closed and more broken glass surrounded him, light glinting off it in all kinds of directions, casting a frightful glow to the already disturbing scene. His legs were stretched out before him while his arms hung limply by his side. It looked as if someone had thrown him roughly against the car door, as if he were merely a rag doll. Dirt was matted in his hair, mud smeared across his face and in his clothes. More blood stained his light blue sweater and dark jeans. The crimson blood seemed out of place against his now pale-looking skin. It was like someone was holding white against black, allowing the two colors to clash dangerously with each other. The red just didn't belong on his skin and neither did the dark purple rings that circled his left eye. They could tell his face was swollen by the obvious red puffiness that pushed his cheek outward. His clothing had also been tattered and pieces of it were torn open while dried blood was crusted on his knuckles.
"TONY!!!!!! TONY!! YOU CAN'T BE DEAD!!! TONY!" Marie was the first to speak, screaming wildly as she ran towards her brother. Her body shook with fear, anger and disbelief as the Italian girl seemed to fight tears. She grabbed his shoulders, shaking him madly while his head banged back and forth. It reminded Meimi of one of those bobble head dolls people bought and when you moved them their heads would bounce up and down or back and forth.
"Uhh..." A dry voice whimpered.
Marie lunged onto her brother, bringing his sore and broken body into a tight hug.
"Ahhh!!!" Tony screeched with pain as he tried to break free of his sibling.
Aaron grabbed onto Marie's arms, pulling her away from Tony. Meimi ran to his side, helping him stand up. Everything seemed to spin for a moment as Tony's body filled with a terrible ache.
"What happened?" Meimi whispered while she helped him limp over to one of the car couches.
Tony's eyes suddenly grew wide. "T-They took her!!!!" He tried to leap up but was dragged back down partially from Meimi and partially from pain.
"Who took her?!" Worry filled Aaron's eyes. "Who did they take? What did they take?"
"They took Tammy...!! They took her!! I tried to stop them b-but they t- took her!!" Tony's voice sounded broken and cracked as he fought tears and bit his lip. "We've got to get her back!! We've got to get Tammy back! They took her...!! I t-tried!! I tried but they got her!!! They got her..." His voice stopped while his strong, defensive emotional walls finally crumbled, allowing the young man to finally break down. "I love her and they took her. I can't lose her. She means everything. I lost mom and dad but please...not her. Not Tammy!!!! Why couldn't I stop them!?!?"
"WHO IS THEM?!" Meimi finally gained some control, making sense of all the jumbled words that Tony was spitting out. She couldn't leave her family, not like she had left her old one. They needed her right now more than anything and who was she to turn them down with all they had done for her?
She could see anger fill Tony's eyes as he spoke. "Them...I guess the police are still after them for the death of Celeste and now the robbery..." His face grew grave, taking on a hated expression that frankly scared Meimi while he seemed to shake his head back and forth, trying to erase the memory. "The Lost Souls...They said they'd kill Tammy...just like they killed her sister. U-unless I admitted to the robbery and to the murder..."
~*~
And I've been robbed of everything
Except a soul, except a soul
That needs...you, sweet you
Lauren: Does anyone notice the little family they have and how they act? Plus how their relationships are? In a way Tammy is the mother and Tony is the father. Aaron is the youngest child and then there's Marie, a sister along with Meimi. ANY WAYS! Oh and as you guys were asking, no Asuka Jr. doesn't know that Meimi is Saint Tail. He's a bit suspicious but with all that has happened since the disappearance of Meimi and Saint Tail, he (for once) isn't too worried about figuring out who she is. It hasn't become the top thing on his list of things to do at the very moment, but don't worry, anything can happen!! By the way, I'm not dragging the story on too much, am I?
Oh! Oh! And here is a link to my first drawing for this story! It's of Tammy and Tony from the scene in the last chapter. At the top it says "Loneliness used to be my biggest fear...Now it's something else." Which basically means they used to be afraid of being lonely but now they're only afraid of losing each other. ^_^ Don't worry, that won't happen. Unless Tony goes to jail...*DUN DUN DUNNNN!!* But I'm just going to shut up because I don't want to spoil anything! Hehe, I don't know why but I think they make the cutest couple (Besides Meimi and Asuka Jr.)! And if it confuses you on the left side, his hand is behind her shoulder while his other hand is on the front of her shoulder and she has her hand on top of that one. Confusing, huh? Tell me what you think of it and here's the link:
http://www.geocities.com/watergoddess415/TammyTony.jpg
~By: Lauren~
T R U E
L O V E ?
"Jeez...it's like I get so close to having her and then boom, she's gone again." Asuka Jr. clutched the mug of coffee that he held in his hand. "I won't lose you again Meimi. I refuse to. That day...I lost everything Meimi. You left. Saint Tail disappeared. I lost the woman I loved and the goal I chased. I had so many things I wanted to tell you, so many things I wanted to show you but I never could...not until now. I took everything for granted back then. But I'm not stupid, I know both of you, Meimi and Saint Tail, are connected somehow. You both disappeared." The young man went into deep thought. "I've got it! Maybe she has a sister who's Saint Tail!! Wait...never mind. Meimi doesn't have a sister. Hmph. And I thought I had it figured out." Asuka Jr. frowned, sipping down some more of the hot liquid. He didn't know how or when he had fallen in love with Meimi but... somehow, he had. And all he knew was he had a strong yearning to make everything all right for her, to be the only one to make her smile or laugh, and to take care of her no matter what. It was something far different than his relationship with Lina. Sure, she was ok to hang out with and he had a sort of sibling respect for her but that was it. With Meimi...it was so much different. It was stronger and it was more than enjoying her company. He enjoyed everything about her and wanted to be with her every second, with no one else but her. It was true love. Asuka Jr. was surprising himself. This sudden realization and shock of feelings had sent him for a loophole, especially when Meimi suddenly disappeared. Then all he knew was failure. He wasn't there for her. He didn't know how to be there for her at the time she needed him most and so he was mostly distant from her, thinking it was doing her good to give her space. But that was wrong and he knew it now. He knew he couldn't let her go this time. When he saw her, all those wonderful and warm feelings of love seemed to suddenly return with full-force and they even seemed stronger than before. "But Meimi...I've got to bring justice to the people who robbed that bank...I have to. I don't know if their influence is good for you either...." His cup clanked as he set it down on a wooden table. A few brown droplets spilled over, staining the table.
~*~
Meimi kept up a brisk pace as she attempted to follow Marie and Aaron. The girl and boy had been quiet every since the scene with Asuka Jr. and so she followed behind them as silent as they were being. She was partly worried about Tammy. What did they mean she needed her? Meimi frowned. She was getting no where with this rejection and questions. The red head didn't want to admit to it but lately she had been feeling empty inside. She had finally gotten her feelings straight but every time she looked into the eyes of that dashing Asuka Jr., everything got mixed up again. She had finally gotten everything in order. She had healed. Everything was calm and orderly. She knew how she felt inside and then she was pulled back home. Back into chaos. "This has been so...so life changing...these last few years. My life has changed so drastically but...I like it like this now. Yes...I miss you so much mom and dad but...I like my friends, my new family and Asuka Jr. Don't they say all good things must come to an end, right? So I shouldn't get use to this kind life, it's going to end one day so why grow to enjoy it?" Meimi dropped her head downward, letting her red hair hang in her face. "I want you back mom and dad..." The words slipped from her mouth, barely even a whisper. A few raindrops splattered on the cement in front of her feet, making a dark gray stain. Meimi shivered in the cold but ignored it. Her body was beginning to go numb as the cold water penetrated her clothing. She had been feeling so strange lately, as if something big was going to happen and she didn't know if it was good or bad. The rain began to fall harder but Meimi didn't notice for she was shaking too much. Maybe it was from the cold? Maybe she was angry? Or scared? Meimi just didn't know anymore. Feelings became so mixed up after this whole crazy return to home thing that she didn't know what she was feeling anymore. And then, all of the sudden, Meimi knew. It became as clear as day. A thousand angels danced in heaven and she could have sworn that the gloomy atmosphere around her brightened for one brief moment.
She was in love with Asuka Jr. Not just a crush as she had thought before. This was the real thing. True love. Who was she kidding herself, trying to deny what she was feeling? Why did she avoid it so desperately? Why was she running again? Why was she trying to escape? Meimi was a strong woman, was she not? Meimi felt herself cringe. She hated sadness. She wanted to escape but she couldn't any longer. Meimi thought to herself as she walked. "I might be young, I might still be a teenager but I know a couple of things about life that would surprise others. I know what pain feels like. I know what failure is like too. That emotion probably hurts me the most. I failed my parents the night I caused their death and...it still hurts to this very day. I still can't go to their grave...I still can't face them. I'm not strong enough to." Meimi bit her lip, pausing in her thoughts as Marie and Aaron turned a corner. They were nearing the junkyard. How would the others react? Would Marie tell them what had happened?
Meimi shook her head. She trusted her friends so she continued with her thoughts. "I know what love is like. I was told by my mother that love is an emotion where you would be willing to give all of yourself to one person; where you would be willing to die for them. I say I love you Asuka Jr. and I mean every single word of it. There are different types of love too. Love between siblings and friends, which is what I have with my group. Love between families, which last all through eternity...and love between lovers. This is the most special of all because the lovers are connected physically and emotionally. All I know is I have a strong attachment to the people I know and I will cry if we have to separate. But why is everything so messed up? I don't want to be alone anymore...I don't want to run anymore..." Meimi fought the tears by balling her hands into fists and digging her nails into her skin. They were almost to the junkyard. To her home.
Meimi's hair was plastered to her skin while the glistening droplets dripped down her face, blending in with the tears she couldn't keep back anymore. "And I think I finally understand what real love is. Every time I look at Asuka Jr., I always feel so...rushed inside. I guess I can't explain it well but my heartbeats so fast. Dad once said that if I truly found someone to love, then it better not be for just looks or else he'd be very disappointed in me. That's what I thought my emotions were for Asuka Jr. at first. I mean, look at him! He's so cute when he gets annoyed and he has that handsome ebony hair and just a smile from him makes me feel weak in the knees. Of course no one knew of this for I was too embarrassed to tell anyone. But everyday I noticed his looks less and less. Then I became attracted to him as a person. When he talks, no matter how stupid he acts, I always want to hear what he says. I like the feeling he gives me when I can't see his face, as when I could. I don't care what he looks like. I don't like him for his looks but for his emotions. When he hurts, I hurt. When he cries, I feel like crying. Even if he doesn't cry out loud, I can feel him crying in his heart, even if he refuses to admit it. Is that love? I think so. I finally understand love between lovers also. I love him more than my life. Mom and Dad must be proud of me right now...I won't let them down. I'm growing fonder of you day by day Asuka...I know you must wonder about the past... wonder about what went wrong. Maybe...maybe one day I'll be able to tell you." Her own feelings called to Meimi like a child called to a mother, like melancholy called to comfort. It consumed everything else she thought about, but most of all, it gave Meimi a meaning. She was a lost woman and in a way, he was a lost man. It had been then that she had decided that, no matter the burdens or the hurdles to be leapt over, together, they would not be lost anymore. Meimi let a tiny smile pass across her face as she reached a temporary peace within herself. She only prayed that the peace would stay within her and not flee away at any time.
They were at the entrance of the yard. Marie pulled back the cut fence while Aaron, followed by Meimi, entered.
Marie was the first to notice and her heart seemed to jump into her throat, making her choke back with fear. A few car windows had been shattered while the jagged glass was littered across the dirt. It seemed so out of place even in a junky place like this. Sure, the cars had rough brown patches of rusted metal and some were missing windows but there just wasn't broken glass all over the ground. The pieces were all misshapen with some of them being large and pointed while others were tiny shards. There were a few dents in the nearby car in which the glass had come from. A sharp piece of the clear and once thought to be solid material was still frozen in place in the window as if it was hanging on for dear life. And if it dropped Meimi pitied anyone who was under it for she was sure it would cause someone great damage with the gleaming point it possessed.
"W-what h-happened...?" Aaron managed to let the words drop out of his mouth as if they tasted disgusting and were a vile substance, not just words.
"I don't k-know." The tremble in Marie's voice was obvious as she hesitantly took a step forward, glass crunching underneath her heels. Her entire body seemed to shake with fear, along with Meimi.
"Tammy...? Tony?" Meimi called out to the silent air but she made sure she was not too loud. She wasn't sure if she did that on purpose or if it was because she was slowly losing the use of her vocal chords. The next car in front of them was also smashed with glass all around it. The rain soaked the earth, making the dirt squish under their feet. Slowly, the three turned the corner, walking past more of the smashed cars, walking towards their camp. True fear and panic seemed to grip the kids and it refused to let go. It grabbed onto their hearts with an iron grip while it filled their throats with lumps.
The three teenagers' jaws dropped and eyes widened at what they next saw.
Tony was slouched against one of the cars, his head drooping down against his shoulder while a trickle of blood had found its way out of his mouth and down his chin. His eyes were closed and more broken glass surrounded him, light glinting off it in all kinds of directions, casting a frightful glow to the already disturbing scene. His legs were stretched out before him while his arms hung limply by his side. It looked as if someone had thrown him roughly against the car door, as if he were merely a rag doll. Dirt was matted in his hair, mud smeared across his face and in his clothes. More blood stained his light blue sweater and dark jeans. The crimson blood seemed out of place against his now pale-looking skin. It was like someone was holding white against black, allowing the two colors to clash dangerously with each other. The red just didn't belong on his skin and neither did the dark purple rings that circled his left eye. They could tell his face was swollen by the obvious red puffiness that pushed his cheek outward. His clothing had also been tattered and pieces of it were torn open while dried blood was crusted on his knuckles.
"TONY!!!!!! TONY!! YOU CAN'T BE DEAD!!! TONY!" Marie was the first to speak, screaming wildly as she ran towards her brother. Her body shook with fear, anger and disbelief as the Italian girl seemed to fight tears. She grabbed his shoulders, shaking him madly while his head banged back and forth. It reminded Meimi of one of those bobble head dolls people bought and when you moved them their heads would bounce up and down or back and forth.
"Uhh..." A dry voice whimpered.
Marie lunged onto her brother, bringing his sore and broken body into a tight hug.
"Ahhh!!!" Tony screeched with pain as he tried to break free of his sibling.
Aaron grabbed onto Marie's arms, pulling her away from Tony. Meimi ran to his side, helping him stand up. Everything seemed to spin for a moment as Tony's body filled with a terrible ache.
"What happened?" Meimi whispered while she helped him limp over to one of the car couches.
Tony's eyes suddenly grew wide. "T-They took her!!!!" He tried to leap up but was dragged back down partially from Meimi and partially from pain.
"Who took her?!" Worry filled Aaron's eyes. "Who did they take? What did they take?"
"They took Tammy...!! They took her!! I tried to stop them b-but they t- took her!!" Tony's voice sounded broken and cracked as he fought tears and bit his lip. "We've got to get her back!! We've got to get Tammy back! They took her...!! I t-tried!! I tried but they got her!!! They got her..." His voice stopped while his strong, defensive emotional walls finally crumbled, allowing the young man to finally break down. "I love her and they took her. I can't lose her. She means everything. I lost mom and dad but please...not her. Not Tammy!!!! Why couldn't I stop them!?!?"
"WHO IS THEM?!" Meimi finally gained some control, making sense of all the jumbled words that Tony was spitting out. She couldn't leave her family, not like she had left her old one. They needed her right now more than anything and who was she to turn them down with all they had done for her?
She could see anger fill Tony's eyes as he spoke. "Them...I guess the police are still after them for the death of Celeste and now the robbery..." His face grew grave, taking on a hated expression that frankly scared Meimi while he seemed to shake his head back and forth, trying to erase the memory. "The Lost Souls...They said they'd kill Tammy...just like they killed her sister. U-unless I admitted to the robbery and to the murder..."
~*~
And I've been robbed of everything
Except a soul, except a soul
That needs...you, sweet you
Lauren: Does anyone notice the little family they have and how they act? Plus how their relationships are? In a way Tammy is the mother and Tony is the father. Aaron is the youngest child and then there's Marie, a sister along with Meimi. ANY WAYS! Oh and as you guys were asking, no Asuka Jr. doesn't know that Meimi is Saint Tail. He's a bit suspicious but with all that has happened since the disappearance of Meimi and Saint Tail, he (for once) isn't too worried about figuring out who she is. It hasn't become the top thing on his list of things to do at the very moment, but don't worry, anything can happen!! By the way, I'm not dragging the story on too much, am I?
Oh! Oh! And here is a link to my first drawing for this story! It's of Tammy and Tony from the scene in the last chapter. At the top it says "Loneliness used to be my biggest fear...Now it's something else." Which basically means they used to be afraid of being lonely but now they're only afraid of losing each other. ^_^ Don't worry, that won't happen. Unless Tony goes to jail...*DUN DUN DUNNNN!!* But I'm just going to shut up because I don't want to spoil anything! Hehe, I don't know why but I think they make the cutest couple (Besides Meimi and Asuka Jr.)! And if it confuses you on the left side, his hand is behind her shoulder while his other hand is on the front of her shoulder and she has her hand on top of that one. Confusing, huh? Tell me what you think of it and here's the link:
http://www.geocities.com/watergoddess415/TammyTony.jpg