Disclaimer : 'Lean on me' by Bill Withers.
Author's note : HAPPY NEW YEAR 2003 !!! (^_^) May God bless us all !!
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"Good morning, Hao-sama", said Kanna.
"Morning"
"Hao-sama, she's gone", told Mari.
"I know" (^_^)
Hao remembered that he had a note beside his pillow this morning. It said : 'Thanks. Merry Christmas – Anna'
"Merry Christmas for you too….", he breathed.
"What ?", asked Matilda.
He smiled.
"Nothing. I'm hungry. What's to eat ?"
"?"
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"She didn't return……."
I took a deep breath and sighed heavily. 09.45 in the morning and she hasn't come home right now. If she wanted to make me suffer, she successfully did it (-_-#). My eyes were wandering around my room till they stopped on the calendar.
"…25?….hold on….Christmas already ??!"
It depressed me more.
"Perfect. Christmas' in and Anna's out….."
Before I could think too far, my stomach growled for food. I decided to go down and have some breakfast. Besides, Tamao's probably waiting for me. I hate to see her cry.
And I was right.
She's there, waiting for me, plus, with teary eyes. When she saw me, she wiped her eyes and hailed me.
"Good morning, Yoh-sama. Breakfast's ready"
"Looks delicious" (^_^)
"I'm so glad that you like it"
"What're you saying, Tamao ? I always like your cookings"
"You're so kind, Yoh-sama. I wish I had a boyfriend like you…"
"Huh ?"
"Oh, no! I didn't say anything ! Truly !"
"Err…okay…Let's eat !" (^_^)
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"Gochisousama"
"Gochisousama. Wow, that was really something !!"
"It's not that good, Yoh-sama, don't abashed me" (*^-^*)
"At least I'm not making it" (^-^)
I got up from my seat and glanced at the alarm clock. 10.33 a.m. Then I sighed again….Oh God….too much sigh makes the world's sucks…..and me sucks….(+_+)….Tamao might know that I was thinking about Anna again cos she seemed unhappy.
"She's a little too hard on you, isn't she ?"
"Who ? Anna ?"
"Who else ? I won't treat my lover like that--IF I have one..", she added quickly.
"Yeah….but I guess there's a reason behind her behavior" (^-^)
She looked at me miserably. Then she took something from her bag.
"Ano…..Merry Christmas…..Yoh-sama….."
She blushed and gave me the present. I stared at her then smiled.
"Well thanks! Can I unwrap it ?"
She anwered with a nod.
"A greeting !"
"Actually, it's a singing card"
"Hontou ka ?………………..It doesn't sing, Tamao….."
"Ano…..firstly, you have to open the card, Yoh-sama…" (^_^;)
"Okay !" (^_^)
I opened it and a voice heard.
Sometimes, in our lives
We all have pain, we all have sorrow
But, if we are wise
We know there's always tomorrow
Lean on me
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
I must admit that I was surprised when I heard it. I beamed at Tamao and patted her head.
"Thank you……I owe you one happiness…"
"Oh no need, Yoh-sama!! I just want you to know my feelings! I-"
"Yeah ?"
"I………"
"…I ?…I what ?"
"..I……….you see, I……..I……I lo-"
*RRRRRRRRRRR*
"Hold it, Tamao. Yo, Asakura's residence here"
= Yoh ? Yes or no ? =
"Horohoro ?"
= Yeah, it's me! Yes or no ? =
"……is this some kind of your practical joke ?"
= I mean it! YES OR NO ?! =
"Woa ~~ Easy, buddy ~~ Uhmm…Let's see…………yes ?"
= YOH ! =
"Did I say yes ?! I mean no, yeah, no !"
= No ? Oh what a pity! Bye ! =
*CLICK*
"What was that ?? Oh well…."
I hung up and faced Tamao again, but…
*RRRRRRRRRRRR*
"Oh crap…….Hullo ?"
= Is that you, Yoh ? =
"Manta ? What's up ?"
= You said you're gonna drop by today =
"Alas ! I forgot bout that !"
= So ? =
"Would you wait for me ?"
= Sure. See ya in my house then ! =
*CLICK*
"I've to hurry ! Err….what did you wanna tell me ?"
"Nothing so important, Yoh-sama…."
"But…"
"Manta-sama's waiting for you" (^-^)
"Oh right ! Farewell then !"
"Be careful on your way, Yoh-sama !" (^_^)
I smiled at her and dashed to Manta's place. I hope he's not mad at me.
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I waved at him cheerfully. As I saw him aloof, my tears began to fall. I clutched my hands and breathed.
"……I love you……...I love you..……..I love….you………….."
And I cried and cried. Regretting my foolishness…
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n.b: I wanted to make yoma and mantou in this chapter but I think I'm gonna save mantou for next chapter (^_^)d