Is this love?
By: Mylissa
Note: Escaflowne is Not mine. even if I wish it was. It's © Shoji Kawamori and © Sunrise. Thankee. ^__^
Chapter 8
Hitomi yawned and covered her mouth as her Literature teacher droned on. Yukari sat next to her in class, and snickered at Hitomi's yawn. Hitomi smiled at Yukari and tried to pay attention to their teacher. "Shakespeare, people. That's what we're working on, starting today. Does anyone know any of his works?" A few kids answered. "Tempest," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Othello," "Romeo and Juliet." The teacher smiled, "Ah, and that's what we're reading next." "The famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Two young lovers torn apart; from different worlds." Hitomi visibly jerked, shocked. Yukari blinked and whispered, "Hitomi, you ok?" Hitomi blinked once then nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine." The teacher passed out books of the play to the class, so each student had one. Hitomi ran her fingers over the smooth, glossy cover. Romeo and Juliet... Van and Hitomi she thought. Her thoughts were broken by the school bell. "Ah, well read Act One for homework tonight. There might be a quiz tomorrow," the teacher leered at the exiting class, which produced a few groans.
Hitomi and Yukari talked as they picked up their books and left. "So, don't forget. We're walking home together after track practice. Amano's gonna meet us outside the locker rooms." Yukari's cheeks flamed some when she said Amano's name. Hitomi noticed and grinned, "so, have you two started dating yet?" Yukari went redder, "Ah,.uh.well.. No." Hitomi smirked, "And why not?" Yukari smacked Hitomi lightly. "Because he hasn't asked me." Hitomi rolled her eyes, rubbing her arm. "Then ask him! Ask him after I go home. And let me know what happens!" Yukari grinned, "Oh go to practice will you!?" Hitomi laughed and waved as she ran to the lockers.
Van stretched as he walked out onto his balcony. The crisp, morning air was slowly waking him. Ah, he thought, the guests have begun to arrive. Airships dotted the clear skies a Fanalian troops waited in and on the borders of Fanelia to assist and welcome visitors; as well as keep an eye out for any trouble. Peasants from various towns and countries were trickling in, as well as nobles and aristocrats in groups. The rides and amusements were ready and waiting, their appearance causing excited chatter. Van looked back up at the clear sky, the Mystic Moon glowing softly. Hitomi, if only you were here he thought to himself. His hand touched the pendant under his shirt briefly before his doors opened with a bang. "Lord Van!!" Merle squealed as she leapt into his arms. Van "ack!" ed and stumbled some as he laughed. Merle was dressed in a semi- formal sleeveless dress. The dress itself was a pink paler than Merle's hair, which was in fashionable ringlets. "Lord Van, do you like?" She backed up to give a twirl. Van smiled and nodded. "Very lovely, Merle. I'll have to fight the boys off with a stick when they see you." Merle turned a bit red and swiped a paw playfully at Van before leaving. Nadir stood in the open doorway, waiting respectfully. "Come in Nadir," called Van. Van walked over to the ordinate desk in his chambers. It was made of cherry wood, and glossed with amber from the local trees. Van removed his shirt and grabbed the formal shirt that was laid out on it. Smoothing it, he sat on one of the new chairs that were made for him.. A gift from Dryden. Relaxed in the ordinate high-backed chair, Van looked up at Nadir. "What news? Everything going well, or is there total chaos and bloodshed?" Van grinned to himself. That morbid humor reminded him of Hitomi. Nadir smirked, "All is well, sire. And your special guests are waiting for Your Highness in the throne room." Van nodded, "Thank you Nadir. I'll greet them soon." Nadir bowed before leaving. Van clutched the pendant once more before leaving, thinking. They're all really here, except for you. Even when the celebration's for you.
Note: Escaflowne is Not mine. even if I wish it was. It's © Shoji Kawamori and © Sunrise. Thankee. ^__^
Chapter 8
Hitomi yawned and covered her mouth as her Literature teacher droned on. Yukari sat next to her in class, and snickered at Hitomi's yawn. Hitomi smiled at Yukari and tried to pay attention to their teacher. "Shakespeare, people. That's what we're working on, starting today. Does anyone know any of his works?" A few kids answered. "Tempest," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Othello," "Romeo and Juliet." The teacher smiled, "Ah, and that's what we're reading next." "The famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Two young lovers torn apart; from different worlds." Hitomi visibly jerked, shocked. Yukari blinked and whispered, "Hitomi, you ok?" Hitomi blinked once then nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine." The teacher passed out books of the play to the class, so each student had one. Hitomi ran her fingers over the smooth, glossy cover. Romeo and Juliet... Van and Hitomi she thought. Her thoughts were broken by the school bell. "Ah, well read Act One for homework tonight. There might be a quiz tomorrow," the teacher leered at the exiting class, which produced a few groans.
Hitomi and Yukari talked as they picked up their books and left. "So, don't forget. We're walking home together after track practice. Amano's gonna meet us outside the locker rooms." Yukari's cheeks flamed some when she said Amano's name. Hitomi noticed and grinned, "so, have you two started dating yet?" Yukari went redder, "Ah,.uh.well.. No." Hitomi smirked, "And why not?" Yukari smacked Hitomi lightly. "Because he hasn't asked me." Hitomi rolled her eyes, rubbing her arm. "Then ask him! Ask him after I go home. And let me know what happens!" Yukari grinned, "Oh go to practice will you!?" Hitomi laughed and waved as she ran to the lockers.
Van stretched as he walked out onto his balcony. The crisp, morning air was slowly waking him. Ah, he thought, the guests have begun to arrive. Airships dotted the clear skies a Fanalian troops waited in and on the borders of Fanelia to assist and welcome visitors; as well as keep an eye out for any trouble. Peasants from various towns and countries were trickling in, as well as nobles and aristocrats in groups. The rides and amusements were ready and waiting, their appearance causing excited chatter. Van looked back up at the clear sky, the Mystic Moon glowing softly. Hitomi, if only you were here he thought to himself. His hand touched the pendant under his shirt briefly before his doors opened with a bang. "Lord Van!!" Merle squealed as she leapt into his arms. Van "ack!" ed and stumbled some as he laughed. Merle was dressed in a semi- formal sleeveless dress. The dress itself was a pink paler than Merle's hair, which was in fashionable ringlets. "Lord Van, do you like?" She backed up to give a twirl. Van smiled and nodded. "Very lovely, Merle. I'll have to fight the boys off with a stick when they see you." Merle turned a bit red and swiped a paw playfully at Van before leaving. Nadir stood in the open doorway, waiting respectfully. "Come in Nadir," called Van. Van walked over to the ordinate desk in his chambers. It was made of cherry wood, and glossed with amber from the local trees. Van removed his shirt and grabbed the formal shirt that was laid out on it. Smoothing it, he sat on one of the new chairs that were made for him.. A gift from Dryden. Relaxed in the ordinate high-backed chair, Van looked up at Nadir. "What news? Everything going well, or is there total chaos and bloodshed?" Van grinned to himself. That morbid humor reminded him of Hitomi. Nadir smirked, "All is well, sire. And your special guests are waiting for Your Highness in the throne room." Van nodded, "Thank you Nadir. I'll greet them soon." Nadir bowed before leaving. Van clutched the pendant once more before leaving, thinking. They're all really here, except for you. Even when the celebration's for you.