"Mi-chan," was the only word that escaped her mouth.
The said person, Tokiya Mikagami, snorted. "You know better to call me that, monkey."
Surprise was forgotten and irritation coursed through Fuuko's veins. "And I think that you know better than to call me a monkey!" she shouted.
Tokiya Mikagami smirked and started to walk towards her. "I only speak the truth you know," he started. "I never lie."
Fuuko took a step backwards and started to turn back to the gates. "Whatever." She mumbled. A hand shot out to grab hers in one fluid motion. Fuuko would have been impressed if the hand that seized hers belonged to another person. But since we are talking about Fridge Boy in here, the mystery is gone. She looked at the guilty hand questioningly and then at Tokiya. "What?"
Tokiya who now seemed satisfied that he had caught Fuuko's attention, let go of Fuuko's hand and smiled. "Annoyed already?" he asked. "Okay, that isn't the monkey I know. Who are you and where did you take the real Fuuko?"
Fuuko's eyes narrowed. What is this? Tokiya, inhabitant Ice Block, cracking jokes? "No, I think you're the fake one," she started. "Why are you all of a sudden nice? And, oh no, what's this? You actually have a sense of humor? The world is definitely going to end this day."
To her complete and utter surprise, Tokiya gave a small laugh. Fuuko jaw dropped, literally. She caught herself on time and actually found the scene, Tokiya laughing, very becoming. She joined in on the laughter and they walked side by side.
After the hearty laugh, silence followed. It wasn't the awkward silence; they were just listening to the wind whisper incoherent things into their ears.
"So," Tokiya said, breaking the silence. "You weren't here for the past two days. Where were you?"
To say that Fuuko was surprised at the fact that Mikagami wanted to actually interact was an understatement. Her brows knitted at the question.
"What?" Tokiya asked in a defensive tone. "I thought you of all people would be glad that I wanted to be nice. I was just decided to do this because I actually figured that you were right when you said that I was too cold. I actually don't know why the things you said got into my head but it actually did."
"So why didn't you act like this when you spoke to Yanagi this lunch time?" Fuuko asked, still doubtful of what all Tokiya was saying. "What, so you just brought this change over yourself just now?"
"No, I talked that way to Yanagi because I wanted you to be the first one to see the change. You're the only one to hear and see me in this state." Tokiya said with a smile. "I still have my reputation to protect, you know."
"Right," Fuuko asked in a sarcastic tone. "I don't actually believe you right now but I'm gonna buy that for the sake of preventing an argument."
Tokiya looked thoughtful. "Fair enough," he started. "So what was the deal why you were absent for two days? Were you sick or something?"
Fuuko laughed. "No, I wasn't sick," she responded at her Mi-chan's puzzled expression. "My parents came home the other day and decided to spend some time with me. They went to Tibet this morning."
The Right Things
By saicho_18
June 3, 2002
"Such adventurers your parents are," Tokiya commented, a bit on the dry side.
"No, they aren't' that much of adventurers, actually," started Fuuko. "They are currently going through their mid-life crises so . . . Well, let's just say that the things they do are just bothers."
Tokiya Mikagami just smiled. Well, it was a smile for him, in truth his upper lip just twinge. Silence resumed once again as they walked.
"Fuuko," a voice said from behind them. "I have been looking all over for you."
Fuuko turned around and she knew Mikagami did the same. She was about to utter the name of the person behind them but Tokiya beat her to it.
"Kurei,"
Kurei walked over to where Fuuko was standing, completely ignoring Tokiya Mikagami, who was right beside his Fiancée. What made Kurei do what he did next will remain a mystery to Fuuko forever. Either he was just bragging to Tokiya or he just wanted to remind Fuuko who was boss. Either way, he pulled Fuuko close up to him and gave her another one of his infamous scorching kisses.
Of course, Fuuko was surprised and gave the predictable gasp. Kurei did the same as before and slipped his tongue into her mouth. Eventually, Fuuko melted into Kurei's arms.
When Kurei ended the kiss, he still had his arm around Fuuko's waist. Due to the unwanted Jelly-legs, Fuuko had no other choice but to cling to him for support. Of course, Fuuko did not like their awkward position one bit but Kurei's grip was too strong and she had no other choice. When she looked at her Mi-chan, the scene that met her was priceless. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she was beating herself up for not bringing a camera. After all, how often do you see Tokiya Mikagami, Ice Boy, with his mouth hanging open?
She saw Tokiya catch himself on time and quickly composed himself. The old façade was back. There where the new Tokiya Mikagami once stood, face cold and impassive and eyes void of any emotion.
Fuuko couldn't find it in herself to look at Mikagami's eyes. Was she guilty? Of course not, why would she be guilty? It's not like she had a responsibility to explain anything to Mi-chan, right?
"Ah, Mikagami," said Kurei, breaking the awkward silence. "How have you been faring for these past months?"
Mikagami only glared at Kurei and turned to Fuuko. "What is he doing in here?" He spat out those words spitefully and put an emphasis to the word 'he' like it's something nasty that you stepped in and have no intention of keeping it sticking to your shoe.
"Don't you know?" answered Kurei in a tone that bears surprise.
"Kurei," Fuuko started in a brave tone. "Don't do this." Funny, that last part came out in a more of a begging tone.
"Do what?" Kurei asked in an innocent tone. Here, Kurei let go of Fuuko to stand on her own. Then Kurei walked over to where Tokiya was standing. He took out something from the front pocket of his bag. The 'thing' was wrapped in an envelope that looked expensive. Of course, what more could you expect from the rich Kurei Mori? He handed the 'thing' to Tokiya Mikagami, who, in turn, didn't take it.
Tokiya just raised a thin eyebrow.
Kurei just shrugged. "It's nothing, really," he started. "Just take it, will you? It's not a bomb or anything. And oh, could you pass some of these," here, he took out more envelopes from his bag. "To some of your friends?'
Tokiya reluctantly took the envelopes from Kurei's hand. He opened the first one and put the rest in his bag. As he read whatever it was that he was reading, Fuuko saw his eyes widen in horror. "What, what is this?" he asked, voice quivering. Now what could possibly horrify Fridge Boy?
"Oh, nothing," said Kurei nonchalantly as he strode back to Fuuko. Fuuko was once again surprised because Kurei took her into his arms. "You are invited to our Engagement party, Mikagami."
The Right Things
By saicho_18
June 4, 2002
Fuuko's eyes widened in surprise and horror. Now she knew exactly what Tokiya was feeling. She pushed herself away from Kurei's arms and took a step backwards. "What?!"
"Oh, I truly am sorry, my dear," Kurei said in a sympathetic tone. Good thing that Fuuko knew better than to fall for it. "I meant it to be a surprise. You know, an engagement party for us to celebrate with your friends."
Fuuko could only stare at him with her mouth hanging open. She noticed from the corner of her eye that Tokiya was staring hard at the invitation. "Whatever," she said, giving up. There was no means or measure to beat Kurei in his game. Surely, Mi-chan is smart enough not to fall for this charade, right? And with that confident thought she started to walk away.
She heard Kurei apologize to Mikagami because of Fuuko's rudeness. She didn't exactly hear it, but she figured that snorting was the thing that Tokiya was most likely to do. After a few minutes and a few yards, Fuuko found herself on her way to the limousine.
As she was opening the door, a familiar hand stopped her from doing so. There was no need to look at the person who owned the hand. "Kurei," she started calmly, her hand still on the car door's knob. She really did and could not understand what the hell was going on in Kurei's mind. She turned to face him, dropping her bag on the floor and let out her rage get the best of her. For some reason, she could not wipe the look on Mikagami's face when he read what was on the envelope. "What the hell was that? You go around, wasting your time, telling me not to tell my friends about anything and you do this? How the hell could you?"
She was met by Kurei's trademark smirk. "Now, now, Fuuko," he started in his usual voice. "You didn't think this game would be that fun if your friends didn't join in, right?"
The Right Things
By saicho_18
June 5, 2002
Fuuko, somehow, had seen that coming. Of course, what else would you expect from a guy like Kurei? She picked up her temporarily forgotten bag and opened the car door forcefully. She went in, took the usual seat and quietly fumed. She saw Kurei sit right in front of her, looking at the rushing scenery that was passing by, with a hand on his chin. How Fuuko wished she could kill him right now!!
The rest of the trip had stayed silent. Fuuko was quiet because she was contented in fuming silently while Kurei was quiet because, well, she didn't know exactly and she really doesn't intend to find out. The same route was used and they got in the mansion in an hour or so of travel.
When they got inside the gates and the car has stopped, Fuuko quickly got off the limousine and headed for her room. She didn't wait for Kurei to climb down the car because the last thing she wanted to see was his all too famous smirk.
She dropped her bag behind the door and walked straight towards the huge bed. She reached it and without fail, plopped onto the bed.
"What the hell is Kurei thinking?" she asked loudly, to no one in particular.
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I am so sorry if this is such a lame prize. Let me explain I am actually supposed to post this sometime in the middle of this week. But, since most of your guessed were correct, this is it! Now, for the next chapter, I guess that will be posted either in the middle of this week or just this Friday. Or in other words, as soon as I finish typing it.
On a completely senseless note (yes, another one), I would like to advertise my friend, wind deity 09's Flame of Recca fic. I really hope that you read it because (I think) she worked hard for that.
--saicho_18 : slytherin ^-^
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