One Last Breath
~By: Lauren~
F O R G I V E N E S S
Marie glanced up, trying to figure out the blurry figures that were calling out her name. She was somewhere between the world of her dreams and reality. Reality was something she didn't want to face anymore, something she hated to even think of yet it was always there. It was something she had to face; whether she wanted to or not. For as sorrowful she was to believe this, reality was what was real. She couldn't hide from this or else she'd be living a lie. If she ignored what was happening around her, she wouldn't be able to face herself everyday in the mirror. This was her life and only now had Marie realized she had the power to mold it into whatever she wanted. Of course, she didn't have complete power. The people around her, the people who cared about her and the people who hated her affected how she lived while there were always some strange unknown forces at work around her. But she played the main role. It was her life, her choices, her decisions and what came of these was her fault also. If she made a bad choice, she would have to live with the results but if she made a right choice, she'd be happy to live with the results. "That's the big test." Marie thought to herself sleepily. "It's taking what you're given in life and making what you want with it. But you have to be aware. It's like leggos. Everyone is given five pieces of leggos and what they build with it is up to them. Sometimes people can make something wonderful with what they're given while other times they have to or they want to combine their pieces with others to create a larger wonderful structure. And nobody's ever given the same pieces or the same amount. That's why you work together. But you have to be careful with what you make; you don't want it to fall down on you. So you have to take what you have and make a solid creation either alone or together." She nodded her head firmly.
"What are you mumbling about?" A voice cut in, shattering her thought process.
"W-what?" Marie stuttered, becoming fully awake. She surveyed her surroundings and instantly blushed. The Italian girl had fallen asleep, leaning against Aaron's shoulder while he too was slumped against her sleepily. Across the room an elderly woman shot them a disgusted glare. If they hadn't been inside, Marie would have been sure that they broke apart so fast it was as if they had been struck by lightening.
"S-sorry." Aaron blushed. "Did you hear someone talking just a second ago though?" He questioned Marie.
Marie nodded absently, still getting over the shock while ignoring the woman who kept eyeing the two teenagers.
"Yeah, it was me dipstick!" The same voice chuckled smugly. The two spun their heads around to come face-to-face with Tony.
"TONY!!" Marie squealed at a high interval, causing everybody to cringe while she lunging herself across her chair, nearly knocking it over until she was promptly locked onto him in a tight embrace.
"I'm ok." He responded warmly, rubbing her back to soothe her nerves.
"Hey, that's my job!!" Aaron thought but as soon as he realized he had thought this, he blushed a crimson red. He was thankful the words hadn't left his mouth.
"How's Meimi?" A timid voice said from behind Tony's large form. Tammy slowly peeked her head out from behind him.
"We don't know, she's still in the emergency room." Aaron mumbled, frowning. He smiled as Tammy hugged him and Marie briefly. As she stood up back, Tony caught her hand, squeezing it lightly. "How are you both?"
Tony sighed. "Well, the doctor had to stitch up my wound but it was minor and he says it'll heal in due time. Other than that, I'm fine." The two looked over at Tammy.
"It's going to scar." She pointed up at the crimson gash that was cut across her cheek; the one given to her by Rei before the group had arrived to save her. She frowned. "They gave me some medication because they said I was dehydrated. They bandaged some of my wounds and they only had to stitch up my cheek. That's about the gist of it. How's that guy doing?" She motioned in the direction of a slouched figure, hidden in the shadows of the corner of the room.
"He's ok. Stubborn idiot won't even let the doctors near him. He keeps ranting and mumbling something about Meimi not leaving him again and that he'd rather it be him in there than her. Poor guy, he's really worried. They must truly love each other." Marie yawned, stretching out her sore limbs. "The police came in about an hour ago and were questioning us, they said they'd talk to you both later along with Asuka Jr. They caught Rei but he told them the rest of the gang was innocent, that he forced them to go along with it. He must feel guilty, especially with what happened with Meimi. The look in his eyes.it was frightening. It was like he had all these walls built, like was living on all these lies and suddenly, everything was gone with nothing to protect him. He confessed to everything: the robbery and Celeste's death. Apparently it wasn't truly a planned murder but he blames the cause of her death on himself. He feels responsible and it seems he wants to make up for it now. I kind of feel bad for him though actually.the death of Celeste must have really torn him up. He'll probably be in jail for a few years. I heard him saying he wanted to clean up his life.I guess that's how Meimi felt. She felt she murdered her parents when it was truly an accident...I hope it isn't that way for her.I hope she doesn't blame herself..." She sighed softly. "They don't even need the tape we made! All this.but.at too high a cost. We can't lose Meimi!!" Marie stomped her foot angrily before calming down. "As strange as it sounds.Rei was happy to go to jail almost. It was like a catharsis. And he seemed happy, honest to god, as happy as if he'd really found a safe place to leave Celeste behind. But he's believing in something that isn't true. Do you understand what I'm saying? It seems wrong, somehow."
"Marie.in a world as wrong as this one, all we can do is to make things as right as we can." Tony whispered softly, keeping hold of Tammy's trembling hand. He knew she felt the same way. She had been waiting for a place to bury Celeste away, waiting for a place so she could feel that her sister was finally in rest. Everything had been done. Celeste could finally rest peacefully now.
All five of them had buried someone they loved in Seika City.
~*~
A shadowed figure clad in a stained, bloody white jacket sternly walked over towards Asuka Jr.'s slumped figure. The crimson blood was bright against the snow white of the jacket.
Asuka Jr. lifted his tear-stained face slowly, his eyes full of hope and fear mixed as one as he stared up at the doctor. He was afraid to mutter those three words. He was afraid to ask if she was alive because he knew if he had lost her, he would go crazy. And that scared him. He had never cared for someone so deeply in his life up until now and he hadn't even realized he loved Meimi until she returned. So the detective sat silently, praying to anyone that would listen that Meimi was still hanging on.
"She's stable." The doctor whispered, finally letting a tiny smile light up his face.
Asuka let out a sigh of relief, along with the other four teenagers. He fought to keep the tears in his eyes instead of letting them spill down his cheeks.
The doctor continued. "You can go in there and see her for a few minutes if you'd like. Do you have a number I can contact her family with?"
Asuka Jr. stared at the ground for a moment before lifting his head. "She lost her parents a few years ago but her legal guardian I believe is her Aunt Sally..."
"Thanks, I'll have one of the nurses look it up. You can go in now but make it quick." He smiled down at Asuka before disappearing into one of the many folds of the hospital.
To be truthful, the room frightened Asuka Jr. and the other four teenagers. It was eerily dark, the sun blocked out with curtains while a black and green monitor kept up a steady beep. It made Asuka Jr.'s heart fly to hear the continuous beeping, knowing she was alive. It wasn't a flat, dead line. It was so much more. The walls were painted a paste beige while the floor was tiled white. Meimi lay on a starch white bed, the covers matching her complexion. Her red hair was splayed out on a fluffy pillow while her chest rose and fell slowly. Needles and tubes were inserted everywhere; at least that was how Asuka Jr. felt. He stumbled forward while he unconsciously took note of the teenagers whom were gathering quietly behind him, keeping their distance to give them some privacy. Asuka found himself staring down at Meimi, his eyes full of concern as a slightly sad smile appeared on his face. "You didn't run." He uttered the words softly, reaching forward to brush back a strand of her hair and to gently tuck it in place behind her ear. His eyes softened as his thumb stroked her cheek ever so gently before he leaned down, brushing his warm lips against hers.
"Ok, everybody out now. You can return in an hour, ok?" The doctor was suddenly back in the room, hustling everyone out impatiently.
"Hang in there Meimi. I'll be back as soon as I can." Asuka Jr. said to her sleeping figure while retreating from the room. Once outside he stared blankly at the pale blue wall in front of him while a weary feeling passed over him, making him aware of his growling stomach. Unexpectedly, he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Want to get a bite to eat from the cafeteria?" Tony smiled, chuckling at Asuka's shocked face.
"B-But why are you forgiving me? I caused this all because I wouldn't believe the truth...I didn't believe Meimi or anyone else. I don't deserve your kindness." The detective snapped tiredly before turning his back to the Italian guy. He just didn't understand these four teenagers Meimi loafed with.
"Hey...it's ok. It's not your fault. Nobody knew that would happened." Tony took hold of Asuka's arm, tugging him along behind him towards the eating area. "Forgiveness is something everybody deserves and...needs."
Asuka Jr. kept up his pace, following Tony from behind.
~*~
The tears dragged an innocent, light-hearted tone into something just short of anguish.
And Asuka Jr. instantly wanted nothing more than to just go to Meimi and hug her until the pain went away, but he didn't. Instead he started forward, moving as quickly as his unsteady legs would allow, and had soon came to a halt at the edge of the bed.
"M-Meimi...?" Asuka trembled. He had pulled up a chair near Meimi's bed and had sometime, during the last few hours, fallen asleep slumped over so he wasn't prepared when he woke up to a warm smile. But that smile quickly faded to be replaced with a quiet sobbing and the detective wasn't even sure that Meimi knew he was in there. So he picked up the chair quietly, walked it back until it was placed against the wall and then walked back to the bed.
Meimi spun her head around, causing her to gain a head rush. After a few seconds, Asuka noticed that she had her eyes squinted. "Are the lights too bright?" He questioned.
Meimi didn't bother answering that. She just asked, "Where are my shades?" The redhead was very unsure of everything, worried that she was in another one of her strange dreams.
"They're broken." Asuka Jr. calmly replied but he was getting a bit edgy from her weird behavior.
Meimi's eyes nearly flew open at that comment. "You're kidding." She said in an uncertain voice.
Asuka put his hands in back of his head and said. "Nope." They both were engulfed in silence for a minute or two before Asuka Jr. said, "Do you really need those things any ways?"
Meimi didn't move but she did answer. "If you're asking if I need them for my health then the answer's no but if you're asking me if I need them for my mental health, then the answer is yes." She let out a small chuckle, ignoring the tiny ache where she knew her wound was. Meimi adjusted her bangs so that she could have them cover her eyes and yet there would be enough room to see between the strands. She was getting tired of squinting. Had she ended the painful circle they all were enwrapped in? Why had she risked her life to save Asuka Jr.'s? Was it because she truly loved him? Meimi already knew the answer to that before she asked herself the question. But there was still one thing that worried her: Did Asuka Jr. love the Meimi of now or the Meimi of the past? She carefully looked up at Asuka and said, "Since I have no real reason to be here, I'll be leaving."
Asuka Jr. raised a shocked eyebrow. "You almost died. You're not exactly in the condition to leave just yet."
"I could care less." Meimi declared as she gave Asuka a lazy yet stubborn look. Her friends needed her. The four teenagers wouldn't settle down in Seika City just because Meimi had finally made amends with that happened there. And it wasn't like they wouldn't, for she was sure they'd try for her, but they just couldn't. How would they find a house? Money? Her friends had sacrificed too many things for her. She refused to be selfish and waste their happiness for her own. So Meimi had decided to fight her feelings, even if it hurt. "Besides that there's really nothing holding me here, so it would be easy to just walk away." Meimi added. Asuka Jr. let out a sigh and walked up to Meimi. This move made Meimi more self-conscience about herself for some odd reason. "I really wish you didn't say that but what's done is done and it can't be undone." Then before Meimi knew it, her hands were handcuffed to the metal bed frame.
"What the-?!" Meimi's outraged scream was cut off by Asuka Jr.
"It's for your own safety, but since you really don't care about that just think of it...like you're...captured." He ended the sentence with a mischief smirk. Of course Meimi knew Asuka Jr. had just said captured to tick her off, and it was working. Without even realizing it, slowly, she lifted her head up, revealing her aqua eyes that had been so long forgotten. When Asuka Jr. saw her eyes again, he couldn't help but be amazed.
She froze when she noticed her four friends had gathered in the doorway. Meimi blushed, pushing her bangs back into place over her eyes while they filed in, grinning ear to ear.
"MEIMI!!!!" Tammy launched herself at her friend, dragging her into a tight embrace, which was soon followed by one from Tony, Aaron and Marie. After each of them had had their turn, they all backed up to give Meimi some space except for Tammy.
Tammy smiled at Meimi before whispering quietly so only Meimi heard, "Meimi, you have really nice eyes. I just hope you have the courage to release them from their prison for good."
That made Meimi freeze for brief minute, but she brushed it off. Tony looked at Tammy.
"Why did you say that, you know how she hates her eyes. Why do you think she has never shown them to us before?" He gave Tammy a confused look.
Tammy leaned over, kissing him on the cheek before she said, "As true as that may be, I think that she's just scared and angry at herself for something. Besides it must have taken her some strength to show her eyes to that detective you know."
Tony smiled at her. "You're the sweetest Tams." Tammy just blushed at that comment.
"HELLO?! I'm RIGHT here!!" Meimi waved her arms around aimlessly in the air, while trying to block out the questions about why Asuka Jr. had grown so quiet. "He's probably shy around them." She thought to herself.
"Oh and thank you so much for saving me Meimi!!" Tammy, again, had pulling Meimi into another hug.
Suddenly, there was a loud clamber outside as a shrill voice broke the comfortable silence that had fallen in the room.
"MEIMI HANEOKA!!"
Aunt Sally came bursting through the doorway.
"YOU'RE IN BIG TROUBLE MISSES!!"
~*~
I always hear the whisper that I do not want to forget.
Even on a shattered mirror,
A new landscape can be reflected.
The morning of the beginning, the quiet window.
~*~
Lauren: Heheh, it's Aunt Sally! She's back! What do you all think of the new chapter? Wow, I'm proud, this one's pretty long compared to the last one! Cheers!! Thank you again for all the awesome reviews. ^_^ I love you all! Enjoy!
~By: Lauren~
F O R G I V E N E S S
Marie glanced up, trying to figure out the blurry figures that were calling out her name. She was somewhere between the world of her dreams and reality. Reality was something she didn't want to face anymore, something she hated to even think of yet it was always there. It was something she had to face; whether she wanted to or not. For as sorrowful she was to believe this, reality was what was real. She couldn't hide from this or else she'd be living a lie. If she ignored what was happening around her, she wouldn't be able to face herself everyday in the mirror. This was her life and only now had Marie realized she had the power to mold it into whatever she wanted. Of course, she didn't have complete power. The people around her, the people who cared about her and the people who hated her affected how she lived while there were always some strange unknown forces at work around her. But she played the main role. It was her life, her choices, her decisions and what came of these was her fault also. If she made a bad choice, she would have to live with the results but if she made a right choice, she'd be happy to live with the results. "That's the big test." Marie thought to herself sleepily. "It's taking what you're given in life and making what you want with it. But you have to be aware. It's like leggos. Everyone is given five pieces of leggos and what they build with it is up to them. Sometimes people can make something wonderful with what they're given while other times they have to or they want to combine their pieces with others to create a larger wonderful structure. And nobody's ever given the same pieces or the same amount. That's why you work together. But you have to be careful with what you make; you don't want it to fall down on you. So you have to take what you have and make a solid creation either alone or together." She nodded her head firmly.
"What are you mumbling about?" A voice cut in, shattering her thought process.
"W-what?" Marie stuttered, becoming fully awake. She surveyed her surroundings and instantly blushed. The Italian girl had fallen asleep, leaning against Aaron's shoulder while he too was slumped against her sleepily. Across the room an elderly woman shot them a disgusted glare. If they hadn't been inside, Marie would have been sure that they broke apart so fast it was as if they had been struck by lightening.
"S-sorry." Aaron blushed. "Did you hear someone talking just a second ago though?" He questioned Marie.
Marie nodded absently, still getting over the shock while ignoring the woman who kept eyeing the two teenagers.
"Yeah, it was me dipstick!" The same voice chuckled smugly. The two spun their heads around to come face-to-face with Tony.
"TONY!!" Marie squealed at a high interval, causing everybody to cringe while she lunging herself across her chair, nearly knocking it over until she was promptly locked onto him in a tight embrace.
"I'm ok." He responded warmly, rubbing her back to soothe her nerves.
"Hey, that's my job!!" Aaron thought but as soon as he realized he had thought this, he blushed a crimson red. He was thankful the words hadn't left his mouth.
"How's Meimi?" A timid voice said from behind Tony's large form. Tammy slowly peeked her head out from behind him.
"We don't know, she's still in the emergency room." Aaron mumbled, frowning. He smiled as Tammy hugged him and Marie briefly. As she stood up back, Tony caught her hand, squeezing it lightly. "How are you both?"
Tony sighed. "Well, the doctor had to stitch up my wound but it was minor and he says it'll heal in due time. Other than that, I'm fine." The two looked over at Tammy.
"It's going to scar." She pointed up at the crimson gash that was cut across her cheek; the one given to her by Rei before the group had arrived to save her. She frowned. "They gave me some medication because they said I was dehydrated. They bandaged some of my wounds and they only had to stitch up my cheek. That's about the gist of it. How's that guy doing?" She motioned in the direction of a slouched figure, hidden in the shadows of the corner of the room.
"He's ok. Stubborn idiot won't even let the doctors near him. He keeps ranting and mumbling something about Meimi not leaving him again and that he'd rather it be him in there than her. Poor guy, he's really worried. They must truly love each other." Marie yawned, stretching out her sore limbs. "The police came in about an hour ago and were questioning us, they said they'd talk to you both later along with Asuka Jr. They caught Rei but he told them the rest of the gang was innocent, that he forced them to go along with it. He must feel guilty, especially with what happened with Meimi. The look in his eyes.it was frightening. It was like he had all these walls built, like was living on all these lies and suddenly, everything was gone with nothing to protect him. He confessed to everything: the robbery and Celeste's death. Apparently it wasn't truly a planned murder but he blames the cause of her death on himself. He feels responsible and it seems he wants to make up for it now. I kind of feel bad for him though actually.the death of Celeste must have really torn him up. He'll probably be in jail for a few years. I heard him saying he wanted to clean up his life.I guess that's how Meimi felt. She felt she murdered her parents when it was truly an accident...I hope it isn't that way for her.I hope she doesn't blame herself..." She sighed softly. "They don't even need the tape we made! All this.but.at too high a cost. We can't lose Meimi!!" Marie stomped her foot angrily before calming down. "As strange as it sounds.Rei was happy to go to jail almost. It was like a catharsis. And he seemed happy, honest to god, as happy as if he'd really found a safe place to leave Celeste behind. But he's believing in something that isn't true. Do you understand what I'm saying? It seems wrong, somehow."
"Marie.in a world as wrong as this one, all we can do is to make things as right as we can." Tony whispered softly, keeping hold of Tammy's trembling hand. He knew she felt the same way. She had been waiting for a place to bury Celeste away, waiting for a place so she could feel that her sister was finally in rest. Everything had been done. Celeste could finally rest peacefully now.
All five of them had buried someone they loved in Seika City.
~*~
A shadowed figure clad in a stained, bloody white jacket sternly walked over towards Asuka Jr.'s slumped figure. The crimson blood was bright against the snow white of the jacket.
Asuka Jr. lifted his tear-stained face slowly, his eyes full of hope and fear mixed as one as he stared up at the doctor. He was afraid to mutter those three words. He was afraid to ask if she was alive because he knew if he had lost her, he would go crazy. And that scared him. He had never cared for someone so deeply in his life up until now and he hadn't even realized he loved Meimi until she returned. So the detective sat silently, praying to anyone that would listen that Meimi was still hanging on.
"She's stable." The doctor whispered, finally letting a tiny smile light up his face.
Asuka let out a sigh of relief, along with the other four teenagers. He fought to keep the tears in his eyes instead of letting them spill down his cheeks.
The doctor continued. "You can go in there and see her for a few minutes if you'd like. Do you have a number I can contact her family with?"
Asuka Jr. stared at the ground for a moment before lifting his head. "She lost her parents a few years ago but her legal guardian I believe is her Aunt Sally..."
"Thanks, I'll have one of the nurses look it up. You can go in now but make it quick." He smiled down at Asuka before disappearing into one of the many folds of the hospital.
To be truthful, the room frightened Asuka Jr. and the other four teenagers. It was eerily dark, the sun blocked out with curtains while a black and green monitor kept up a steady beep. It made Asuka Jr.'s heart fly to hear the continuous beeping, knowing she was alive. It wasn't a flat, dead line. It was so much more. The walls were painted a paste beige while the floor was tiled white. Meimi lay on a starch white bed, the covers matching her complexion. Her red hair was splayed out on a fluffy pillow while her chest rose and fell slowly. Needles and tubes were inserted everywhere; at least that was how Asuka Jr. felt. He stumbled forward while he unconsciously took note of the teenagers whom were gathering quietly behind him, keeping their distance to give them some privacy. Asuka found himself staring down at Meimi, his eyes full of concern as a slightly sad smile appeared on his face. "You didn't run." He uttered the words softly, reaching forward to brush back a strand of her hair and to gently tuck it in place behind her ear. His eyes softened as his thumb stroked her cheek ever so gently before he leaned down, brushing his warm lips against hers.
"Ok, everybody out now. You can return in an hour, ok?" The doctor was suddenly back in the room, hustling everyone out impatiently.
"Hang in there Meimi. I'll be back as soon as I can." Asuka Jr. said to her sleeping figure while retreating from the room. Once outside he stared blankly at the pale blue wall in front of him while a weary feeling passed over him, making him aware of his growling stomach. Unexpectedly, he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Want to get a bite to eat from the cafeteria?" Tony smiled, chuckling at Asuka's shocked face.
"B-But why are you forgiving me? I caused this all because I wouldn't believe the truth...I didn't believe Meimi or anyone else. I don't deserve your kindness." The detective snapped tiredly before turning his back to the Italian guy. He just didn't understand these four teenagers Meimi loafed with.
"Hey...it's ok. It's not your fault. Nobody knew that would happened." Tony took hold of Asuka's arm, tugging him along behind him towards the eating area. "Forgiveness is something everybody deserves and...needs."
Asuka Jr. kept up his pace, following Tony from behind.
~*~
The tears dragged an innocent, light-hearted tone into something just short of anguish.
And Asuka Jr. instantly wanted nothing more than to just go to Meimi and hug her until the pain went away, but he didn't. Instead he started forward, moving as quickly as his unsteady legs would allow, and had soon came to a halt at the edge of the bed.
"M-Meimi...?" Asuka trembled. He had pulled up a chair near Meimi's bed and had sometime, during the last few hours, fallen asleep slumped over so he wasn't prepared when he woke up to a warm smile. But that smile quickly faded to be replaced with a quiet sobbing and the detective wasn't even sure that Meimi knew he was in there. So he picked up the chair quietly, walked it back until it was placed against the wall and then walked back to the bed.
Meimi spun her head around, causing her to gain a head rush. After a few seconds, Asuka noticed that she had her eyes squinted. "Are the lights too bright?" He questioned.
Meimi didn't bother answering that. She just asked, "Where are my shades?" The redhead was very unsure of everything, worried that she was in another one of her strange dreams.
"They're broken." Asuka Jr. calmly replied but he was getting a bit edgy from her weird behavior.
Meimi's eyes nearly flew open at that comment. "You're kidding." She said in an uncertain voice.
Asuka put his hands in back of his head and said. "Nope." They both were engulfed in silence for a minute or two before Asuka Jr. said, "Do you really need those things any ways?"
Meimi didn't move but she did answer. "If you're asking if I need them for my health then the answer's no but if you're asking me if I need them for my mental health, then the answer is yes." She let out a small chuckle, ignoring the tiny ache where she knew her wound was. Meimi adjusted her bangs so that she could have them cover her eyes and yet there would be enough room to see between the strands. She was getting tired of squinting. Had she ended the painful circle they all were enwrapped in? Why had she risked her life to save Asuka Jr.'s? Was it because she truly loved him? Meimi already knew the answer to that before she asked herself the question. But there was still one thing that worried her: Did Asuka Jr. love the Meimi of now or the Meimi of the past? She carefully looked up at Asuka and said, "Since I have no real reason to be here, I'll be leaving."
Asuka Jr. raised a shocked eyebrow. "You almost died. You're not exactly in the condition to leave just yet."
"I could care less." Meimi declared as she gave Asuka a lazy yet stubborn look. Her friends needed her. The four teenagers wouldn't settle down in Seika City just because Meimi had finally made amends with that happened there. And it wasn't like they wouldn't, for she was sure they'd try for her, but they just couldn't. How would they find a house? Money? Her friends had sacrificed too many things for her. She refused to be selfish and waste their happiness for her own. So Meimi had decided to fight her feelings, even if it hurt. "Besides that there's really nothing holding me here, so it would be easy to just walk away." Meimi added. Asuka Jr. let out a sigh and walked up to Meimi. This move made Meimi more self-conscience about herself for some odd reason. "I really wish you didn't say that but what's done is done and it can't be undone." Then before Meimi knew it, her hands were handcuffed to the metal bed frame.
"What the-?!" Meimi's outraged scream was cut off by Asuka Jr.
"It's for your own safety, but since you really don't care about that just think of it...like you're...captured." He ended the sentence with a mischief smirk. Of course Meimi knew Asuka Jr. had just said captured to tick her off, and it was working. Without even realizing it, slowly, she lifted her head up, revealing her aqua eyes that had been so long forgotten. When Asuka Jr. saw her eyes again, he couldn't help but be amazed.
She froze when she noticed her four friends had gathered in the doorway. Meimi blushed, pushing her bangs back into place over her eyes while they filed in, grinning ear to ear.
"MEIMI!!!!" Tammy launched herself at her friend, dragging her into a tight embrace, which was soon followed by one from Tony, Aaron and Marie. After each of them had had their turn, they all backed up to give Meimi some space except for Tammy.
Tammy smiled at Meimi before whispering quietly so only Meimi heard, "Meimi, you have really nice eyes. I just hope you have the courage to release them from their prison for good."
That made Meimi freeze for brief minute, but she brushed it off. Tony looked at Tammy.
"Why did you say that, you know how she hates her eyes. Why do you think she has never shown them to us before?" He gave Tammy a confused look.
Tammy leaned over, kissing him on the cheek before she said, "As true as that may be, I think that she's just scared and angry at herself for something. Besides it must have taken her some strength to show her eyes to that detective you know."
Tony smiled at her. "You're the sweetest Tams." Tammy just blushed at that comment.
"HELLO?! I'm RIGHT here!!" Meimi waved her arms around aimlessly in the air, while trying to block out the questions about why Asuka Jr. had grown so quiet. "He's probably shy around them." She thought to herself.
"Oh and thank you so much for saving me Meimi!!" Tammy, again, had pulling Meimi into another hug.
Suddenly, there was a loud clamber outside as a shrill voice broke the comfortable silence that had fallen in the room.
"MEIMI HANEOKA!!"
Aunt Sally came bursting through the doorway.
"YOU'RE IN BIG TROUBLE MISSES!!"
~*~
I always hear the whisper that I do not want to forget.
Even on a shattered mirror,
A new landscape can be reflected.
The morning of the beginning, the quiet window.
~*~
Lauren: Heheh, it's Aunt Sally! She's back! What do you all think of the new chapter? Wow, I'm proud, this one's pretty long compared to the last one! Cheers!! Thank you again for all the awesome reviews. ^_^ I love you all! Enjoy!