Eyes of a Child
Part II
By Michi-chan
January 23
I don't like Kenta. Normally I'm opened minded about everyone I meet, but somehow I can't bring myself to like this guy and neither can the others.
We had decided to meet at the park and have a lunch picnic there with Kenta and Ami before they returned to Kyoto.
"He's late," Rei said after were had been waiting twenty minutes for Kenta and Ami to join us.
"Now, now Rei," Minako cooed. "I'm sure they have a good reason for being late."
"They probably making out in a closet somewhere," Rei muttered. Makoto laughed. We were all so eager to meet Ami's prince. Just then I spied Ami and Kenta walking arm in arm over the hill. I announced their presence and jumped up, running to see them. Ami introduced Kenta to me then rushed ahead to talk to the rest of the girls.
Kenta had blond hair, just like Minako's. It was long and tied back in a ponytail. He looked a bit scruffy with a small beard and faint bags under his dark eyes. His cloths were a little rumpled, but I decided to look past appearances.
"So, how did you and Ami meet?" I asked once we were all seated, snacking on Makoto's cakes and ice tea.
"It was-" Ami started, blushing, when Kenta cut in.
"At the school," he said. And that was how the conversation went. Ami would start and Kenta would finish. Minako had thought it cute, but I was ready to hear my friend speak for herself. I started to get annoyed with his overbearing nature when Ami suddenly jumped up and offered to run across the street to buy film for Makoto, who was whining because she had left her role at home.
"Kenta," Rei started once Ami was out of earshot. "What do you like best about Ami?" Her tone was nonchalant but I knew what she was getting at.
"Well," he said carefully. "She's cute." Silence. He sipped his tea, but didn't continue.
"That's all?" I asked. He nodded.
"What else is there?" he asked. Makoto and I exchanged glances.
"What about her brain and her sincerity?" Minako asked. "She's supper smart and an awesome confidant."
"Well I guess those thing are all well and good," he said with a slight drawl. "For now."
"For now?" Rei questioned. He seemed totally relaxed under the pressure of our questions.
"Well what else could she be good for? I mean think about it ladies. Ami's going to be a housewife, nothing more nothing less. She'll be a cute addition to my life and she'll have nothing to worry about until she dies, since she'll be completely dependant on me. I figure that's what all women are good for now a day." There was silence. His standards dropped. How could he just disregard Ami's many talents and traits? I was so upset at the moment I refused to talk for the remainder of the picnic. I was afraid I would say something nasty, especially when Ami came back, dropped a loving kiss on Kenta's cheek and said "Isn't he wonderful?"
February 1
The situation with Kenta didn't improve. He's attitude was bad and whenever we suggested something he would snap. When Ami wasn't around he was even worse. He was a nasty creature but I couldn't bring myself to tell Ami. Every time she looked at him she would glow and smile and kiss him. She showers him with praise and adds to his already enlarged ego. It's enough to make me sick, but if Ami sees some good in him then he must not be all that bad, right?
February 6
I got stuck with Kenta today. We were out looking at wedding decorations when Ami got an emergency call. She had to go see her mother and I reluctantly volunteered to keep Kenta from getting lost in the streets of Tokyo. He was as commanding as ever, and some how I ended up carrying everything. Finally we stopped for food.
"Kenta, I'm telling you that you have to learn to see more of Ami," I said once my stomach was half full. It's been days and he still refuses to let Ami accomplish her dreams.
"And I'm telling you to mind your damn business Usagi-san," he hissed. I huffed and we continued shopping. It was late by the time we finally left the shopping center. It was dark and I was a bit nervous. We loaded the bags into my small car as the streetlights flickered above.
"At least consider Ami's feelings Kenta. She loves you and I think that, since you love her too, you should be more open to her." I remember looking over and not seeing him, but then less then a second later he had a hand around my neck and his body pressed against mine. I was lodged between him and the car. His eyes were bright with anger and I don't think I had ever been so scared in my life.
"Listen you," he said. His words slurred as he tried to maintain control and keep speaking Japanese. "I want you and all your little bitchy friends to stay out my business. What I do with Ami s no longer your concern."
"Stop," I choked. I was so close to tears.
"Keep your distance. You think I'm screwing around, but I'm not. You better not say anything little bunny or I swear to God, I'll break your pretty little neck." He released be after that, and I drove him to his hotel in silence and fear.
February 14
His words are still fresh in my mind, but I was able to forget some of the pain today. That is because Mamoru came back to spend Valentine's Day with me. Out of sadness and fear I begged for Mamoru to make love to me. He did, and I finally lost my virginity.
He was so gentle and sweet to me it hurt, but it was a good kind of hurt. I felt so complete when we held each other. I slept soundly in his arms, in his comfort. I hadn't slept like that in days.
February 15
Mamoru goes back tonight. I feel so empty and alone. I have discovered a need inside of me and it's driving me insane. I wonder if Ami feels this need when she and Kenta are apart. It's different from my normal needs.
Normally I just miss him. I miss his voice, his face, his kissed, his hugs, and his strong presence, now I miss all this and more. Do you feel the same way Mamoru?
Ami, is this why you're so attracted to Kenta? Can he fill your needs, or are you just blind?
I'm tempted to tell Mamoru about what Kenta did.
February 23
I hadn't seen Ami or Kenta in a while. I know that they are busy with tests and studying. I can't help but worry about Ami. I wonder if Kenta will gain some sort of evil control over Ami. I really hope not.
March 6
With the end of winter coming closer I'm looking towards warmer weather. Still no sign of Ami or Kenta, and quite a few weekends have gone by.
"I bet you that Kenta's holding her hostage somewhere," Minako suggested earlier this afternoon.
"Don't be silly Minako. They're just busy with school. I mean Ami's gotta work hard to make the final stretch. She's only got one more year," Rei snapped. Rei's been on edge for weeks. I know she's worried.
"I don't know you guys. That Kenta character doesn't settle well with me," Makoto said as she twirled her hair.
"Hey," I had cut in, tired of the negativity. "Ami's got good taste and we shouldn't bad mouth her future husband. We have to try and stay positive, for Ami." Although the other had nodded in agreement I knew that I was fibbing. I couldn't think of one positive thing about Kenta.
On the way home I sneezed, and figured that it was Ami's doing, but then I sneezed again. It was Kenta.
March 12
The day is getting closer and closer. Next month Ami would be getting married. We're all excited and preparations are under control while Ami's away. Mamoru, on his spring break, is helping as well.
I never told him about Kenta's treatment towards me. I had to keep the promise of keeping things positive about Kenta, even if it killed me. However, it didn't mean I'd delude myself either. As I woke up in Mamoru's arm this morning I thought about how he and I first meet. He didn't exactly click, but everything turned out good. I wonder if the same thing applies to Ami.
March 18
Ami quite school! I couldn't believe my ears. When she told me over the phone this morning I think I went into a temporary state of shock. This was the Ami that dreamed of finishing school and becoming a doctor. What could have possessed her to do such a thing? I was stumped but I know that the others had their own ideas.
"I bet you that Kenta told her to," Minako said as we were trying on our brides' maid dresses. They were a beautiful blue color, Ami's favorite color, covered in lace and ribbon. Although we looked elegant, we sure didn't feel it. I for one knew that I felt a violent rage once Minako had voiced her opinion.
"If it was, Kenta will be hearing from me," Makoto commented, hitting he gloved fists together. "He's not so tough."
"Look guys, I think your jumping to conclusions," Rei said as she twirled infron of a mirror. "I sure she has a good reason for quitting school and I for one am not going to get in her way." Rei brushed off her dress, but I noticed that she nevr once looked at us in the eyes as she spoke. Did she really believe that Ami had a good reason for giving up her dream, or did Kenta bully her into it?
"I guess," Minako speculated while the seamstress checked her measurements. "I mean, he's been nothing but kind to Ami, and Ami looks to love him so much, but I just can't shake what he said to us that day in the park." Makoto nodded and a blue flower hairpiece tumbled out of her hair.
"A 'cute addition' to his life, he says," Makoto huffed and picked up the hairpiece.
"Maybe it'll get better," I suggested as I sat on a stool trying on shoes. I think that was probably the worst thing I could have said. If anything at all I was against Kenta and any plans he had for him and Ami. I never told anyone of the threat he issued me that day, I was sure if I ever would. I'm afraid for Ami. I'm afraid that she's making a mistake, and yet, at the same time, I'm afraid that I was making a mistake as well.
March 22
In like a Lion out like a lamb. I think that's the American expression for the month of March. The weather is considerably better then it was last week, and I think Kenta was like the month or March. He seemed to me, a little nicer. Rei, Makoto, Minako and I were all having out final fittings and were just leaving the store when we ran into Ami and Kenta. They were both all smiles and some of my doubts faded away. Kenta even invited us to dinner with him and Ami. Ami looked a little disappointed, but didn't voice her opinion. Rei picked up on that not and politely declined. Makoto caught the hint and said that she had a big test to study for. I told them that Minako and I had plans to hit the dance floor with Mamoru and another man who volunteered to be her blind date. Ami looked grateful.
As I lay in bed that night I wondered if Kenta had changed. Maybe Ami changed him, and made him a better person. Her quitting school still nagged me beyond reason but the light rings under her eyes told me that she still liked to stay up late with a book or two, or three.
Part II
By Michi-chan
January 23
I don't like Kenta. Normally I'm opened minded about everyone I meet, but somehow I can't bring myself to like this guy and neither can the others.
We had decided to meet at the park and have a lunch picnic there with Kenta and Ami before they returned to Kyoto.
"He's late," Rei said after were had been waiting twenty minutes for Kenta and Ami to join us.
"Now, now Rei," Minako cooed. "I'm sure they have a good reason for being late."
"They probably making out in a closet somewhere," Rei muttered. Makoto laughed. We were all so eager to meet Ami's prince. Just then I spied Ami and Kenta walking arm in arm over the hill. I announced their presence and jumped up, running to see them. Ami introduced Kenta to me then rushed ahead to talk to the rest of the girls.
Kenta had blond hair, just like Minako's. It was long and tied back in a ponytail. He looked a bit scruffy with a small beard and faint bags under his dark eyes. His cloths were a little rumpled, but I decided to look past appearances.
"So, how did you and Ami meet?" I asked once we were all seated, snacking on Makoto's cakes and ice tea.
"It was-" Ami started, blushing, when Kenta cut in.
"At the school," he said. And that was how the conversation went. Ami would start and Kenta would finish. Minako had thought it cute, but I was ready to hear my friend speak for herself. I started to get annoyed with his overbearing nature when Ami suddenly jumped up and offered to run across the street to buy film for Makoto, who was whining because she had left her role at home.
"Kenta," Rei started once Ami was out of earshot. "What do you like best about Ami?" Her tone was nonchalant but I knew what she was getting at.
"Well," he said carefully. "She's cute." Silence. He sipped his tea, but didn't continue.
"That's all?" I asked. He nodded.
"What else is there?" he asked. Makoto and I exchanged glances.
"What about her brain and her sincerity?" Minako asked. "She's supper smart and an awesome confidant."
"Well I guess those thing are all well and good," he said with a slight drawl. "For now."
"For now?" Rei questioned. He seemed totally relaxed under the pressure of our questions.
"Well what else could she be good for? I mean think about it ladies. Ami's going to be a housewife, nothing more nothing less. She'll be a cute addition to my life and she'll have nothing to worry about until she dies, since she'll be completely dependant on me. I figure that's what all women are good for now a day." There was silence. His standards dropped. How could he just disregard Ami's many talents and traits? I was so upset at the moment I refused to talk for the remainder of the picnic. I was afraid I would say something nasty, especially when Ami came back, dropped a loving kiss on Kenta's cheek and said "Isn't he wonderful?"
February 1
The situation with Kenta didn't improve. He's attitude was bad and whenever we suggested something he would snap. When Ami wasn't around he was even worse. He was a nasty creature but I couldn't bring myself to tell Ami. Every time she looked at him she would glow and smile and kiss him. She showers him with praise and adds to his already enlarged ego. It's enough to make me sick, but if Ami sees some good in him then he must not be all that bad, right?
February 6
I got stuck with Kenta today. We were out looking at wedding decorations when Ami got an emergency call. She had to go see her mother and I reluctantly volunteered to keep Kenta from getting lost in the streets of Tokyo. He was as commanding as ever, and some how I ended up carrying everything. Finally we stopped for food.
"Kenta, I'm telling you that you have to learn to see more of Ami," I said once my stomach was half full. It's been days and he still refuses to let Ami accomplish her dreams.
"And I'm telling you to mind your damn business Usagi-san," he hissed. I huffed and we continued shopping. It was late by the time we finally left the shopping center. It was dark and I was a bit nervous. We loaded the bags into my small car as the streetlights flickered above.
"At least consider Ami's feelings Kenta. She loves you and I think that, since you love her too, you should be more open to her." I remember looking over and not seeing him, but then less then a second later he had a hand around my neck and his body pressed against mine. I was lodged between him and the car. His eyes were bright with anger and I don't think I had ever been so scared in my life.
"Listen you," he said. His words slurred as he tried to maintain control and keep speaking Japanese. "I want you and all your little bitchy friends to stay out my business. What I do with Ami s no longer your concern."
"Stop," I choked. I was so close to tears.
"Keep your distance. You think I'm screwing around, but I'm not. You better not say anything little bunny or I swear to God, I'll break your pretty little neck." He released be after that, and I drove him to his hotel in silence and fear.
February 14
His words are still fresh in my mind, but I was able to forget some of the pain today. That is because Mamoru came back to spend Valentine's Day with me. Out of sadness and fear I begged for Mamoru to make love to me. He did, and I finally lost my virginity.
He was so gentle and sweet to me it hurt, but it was a good kind of hurt. I felt so complete when we held each other. I slept soundly in his arms, in his comfort. I hadn't slept like that in days.
February 15
Mamoru goes back tonight. I feel so empty and alone. I have discovered a need inside of me and it's driving me insane. I wonder if Ami feels this need when she and Kenta are apart. It's different from my normal needs.
Normally I just miss him. I miss his voice, his face, his kissed, his hugs, and his strong presence, now I miss all this and more. Do you feel the same way Mamoru?
Ami, is this why you're so attracted to Kenta? Can he fill your needs, or are you just blind?
I'm tempted to tell Mamoru about what Kenta did.
February 23
I hadn't seen Ami or Kenta in a while. I know that they are busy with tests and studying. I can't help but worry about Ami. I wonder if Kenta will gain some sort of evil control over Ami. I really hope not.
March 6
With the end of winter coming closer I'm looking towards warmer weather. Still no sign of Ami or Kenta, and quite a few weekends have gone by.
"I bet you that Kenta's holding her hostage somewhere," Minako suggested earlier this afternoon.
"Don't be silly Minako. They're just busy with school. I mean Ami's gotta work hard to make the final stretch. She's only got one more year," Rei snapped. Rei's been on edge for weeks. I know she's worried.
"I don't know you guys. That Kenta character doesn't settle well with me," Makoto said as she twirled her hair.
"Hey," I had cut in, tired of the negativity. "Ami's got good taste and we shouldn't bad mouth her future husband. We have to try and stay positive, for Ami." Although the other had nodded in agreement I knew that I was fibbing. I couldn't think of one positive thing about Kenta.
On the way home I sneezed, and figured that it was Ami's doing, but then I sneezed again. It was Kenta.
March 12
The day is getting closer and closer. Next month Ami would be getting married. We're all excited and preparations are under control while Ami's away. Mamoru, on his spring break, is helping as well.
I never told him about Kenta's treatment towards me. I had to keep the promise of keeping things positive about Kenta, even if it killed me. However, it didn't mean I'd delude myself either. As I woke up in Mamoru's arm this morning I thought about how he and I first meet. He didn't exactly click, but everything turned out good. I wonder if the same thing applies to Ami.
March 18
Ami quite school! I couldn't believe my ears. When she told me over the phone this morning I think I went into a temporary state of shock. This was the Ami that dreamed of finishing school and becoming a doctor. What could have possessed her to do such a thing? I was stumped but I know that the others had their own ideas.
"I bet you that Kenta told her to," Minako said as we were trying on our brides' maid dresses. They were a beautiful blue color, Ami's favorite color, covered in lace and ribbon. Although we looked elegant, we sure didn't feel it. I for one knew that I felt a violent rage once Minako had voiced her opinion.
"If it was, Kenta will be hearing from me," Makoto commented, hitting he gloved fists together. "He's not so tough."
"Look guys, I think your jumping to conclusions," Rei said as she twirled infron of a mirror. "I sure she has a good reason for quitting school and I for one am not going to get in her way." Rei brushed off her dress, but I noticed that she nevr once looked at us in the eyes as she spoke. Did she really believe that Ami had a good reason for giving up her dream, or did Kenta bully her into it?
"I guess," Minako speculated while the seamstress checked her measurements. "I mean, he's been nothing but kind to Ami, and Ami looks to love him so much, but I just can't shake what he said to us that day in the park." Makoto nodded and a blue flower hairpiece tumbled out of her hair.
"A 'cute addition' to his life, he says," Makoto huffed and picked up the hairpiece.
"Maybe it'll get better," I suggested as I sat on a stool trying on shoes. I think that was probably the worst thing I could have said. If anything at all I was against Kenta and any plans he had for him and Ami. I never told anyone of the threat he issued me that day, I was sure if I ever would. I'm afraid for Ami. I'm afraid that she's making a mistake, and yet, at the same time, I'm afraid that I was making a mistake as well.
March 22
In like a Lion out like a lamb. I think that's the American expression for the month of March. The weather is considerably better then it was last week, and I think Kenta was like the month or March. He seemed to me, a little nicer. Rei, Makoto, Minako and I were all having out final fittings and were just leaving the store when we ran into Ami and Kenta. They were both all smiles and some of my doubts faded away. Kenta even invited us to dinner with him and Ami. Ami looked a little disappointed, but didn't voice her opinion. Rei picked up on that not and politely declined. Makoto caught the hint and said that she had a big test to study for. I told them that Minako and I had plans to hit the dance floor with Mamoru and another man who volunteered to be her blind date. Ami looked grateful.
As I lay in bed that night I wondered if Kenta had changed. Maybe Ami changed him, and made him a better person. Her quitting school still nagged me beyond reason but the light rings under her eyes told me that she still liked to stay up late with a book or two, or three.