I tried to update this chapter a few days ago but fanfic.net wasn't
working, so I updated this as soon as I could ^_^.
Hello everyone! I know I haven't written in such a long time, please
forgive me. I was on vacation for a long time..in Vermont where we
have no compy. But now I am updating, and will be updating my other
fic shorty here after. Please enjoy!
My eyes flutter open lazily. I stretch, and breathe in the scent of
the morning. A smile twitches at the corner of my mouth as I remember
today I am going to see Emily. Yesterday's events pour into my clouded
mind. Maybe, just maybe, she can help me.
I stand up and wander to the mirror, and pick up my wooden brush.
Again, I have tucked my cherished picture of Rei into the corner of
the mirror. I gaze lovingly at his bronze skin and amber eyes. His
silky hair contrasting the light backround. Oh Rei, knowing I am so
close to you has made me happier than I could of even imagined. This
is proof of my undying love.
I tear my eyes from his face as I concentrate on getting ready again.
I pull my velvety pink locks from around my face and tie it back. I
throw on a white shirt and grab a matching pink skirt. I smile at my
reflection, feeling refreshed and comfortabe, despite the living
quarters I have been reduced to.
A shrill ring rips me from my thoughts. I flounce towards the phone
and pick it up gently.
"Hello?" I guess my caller is my new found friend.
"Hello.." Emily's voice echoes back.
"Are you ready?" I can hear the voices of her team mates in the
backround and I chuckle to myself. I bet the poor girl can't wait to
leave.
"Yes I am, where did you have in mind to go?"
"Well, I know this lovely little place down by the shore. Do you like
Mexican food?" I hear her hesitate and I clear my throat.
"Of course, anything is fine. Just give me the name and I'll meet you
there as soon as I can."
Emily gives me the name of the restaurant and briefly describes where
the small little Mexican cafe is. I bid her goodbye and hang up.
I grab a twenty, secretly hoping she might intend on paying for me. I
am slowly running out of cash, and am not keen on the idea of getting
a job when I know so little about the strange place I am in.
I lock the motel door behind me securely. I know my things should be
safe. It's not like I brought much that could be stolen anyway. Just
my heart...
I wave down a yellow taxi, surprising myself at how used to doing
these type of things I am getting. The taxi cab driver turns in his
seat to look back at me and gives me a geniune smile, his onyx eyes
gleaming.
"Where to Miss?" His voice is thick with a Spanish accent. I mirror
his smile and buckle my seat belt.
"Cafe Fiesta please.." I hope he knows where that is, it's within
several miles, still in the city.
"Your wish is my command" He says smoothly. I smile again at the back
of his head. I catch myself thinking that he is quite a ladies' man.
But I only have eyes for a certain dark haired boy..
The cab comes to a hault on the side of the street. I hand him some
money, plus a small tip and thank him sincerly. He thanks me and
wishes me a good day.
I walk inside the door and find Emily tucked in a corner, reading the
menu lazily. She glances up and pushes her chair back. She stands up
quickly and walks towards me. I am surpised to see her in something
other than her labcoat. An orange teeshirt frames her petite body and
frayed jean shorts cling to her hips. Her glasses are replaced by
contacts, making her silver eyes seem illuminous. Her short hair is
pulled into two short braids. She actually looks very pretty, and I
begin to wonder why she hides in her labcoat and glasses.
She reaches me and hugs me tightly. She bombards me with questions as
she leads me to the table.
"How are you? What have you been up to? Have you been enjoying your
vacation? What sites have you seen?''
I smile to myself and chuckle quietly. I take it she has not many
people to really talk to.
"Woah woah Emily! Slow down, I can only answer one question at a
time!" I laugh and sit down on the custioned chair.
"I am doing pretty well, and the only place I really have been since I
got here was that cafe where I saw you yesterday."
"Really?" She leans forward slightly and hands me a menu. "Your
missing out then! There are so many beautiful places you should see.
Hmm, maybe, if your up to it, at a later time I can show you around?"
I open up my menu and look back up to her. "Sure Emily, that sounds
like fun.."
I study my menu intensly, but only my eyes are skimming over the
foreign words. My mind in reality, is deeply thinking about Rei.
Rei..oh, Rei, I wish you were here with me, eating lunch with me.
"Do you know what you want?" Emily's voice startles me from my prior
thoughts. I look desperately at the menu and then glance back up.
"I'll just settle for a few tacos..it's the only think on the menu I
can pronounce anyway." And it's true..
Emily tips her head back and laughs. Her laugh is contagious and I
smile. Then I realize, I've never heard her laugh before. She always
seems so uptight around her team. Always working hard. A pang of guilt
hits me as I realize this probably is the only break she is getting,
and meanwhile I am greedily wishing to be with Rei.
The waitress comes and goes, filling our order. She sets down a
basket of chips and salsa and whisks away.
Emily bites the corner of a corn chip and refocuses her attention on
me. "So..are you deffinately going to watch the tournament?"
I hesitate before answering, unsure if I even have enough money to
last me until then. Another thought dawns on me. What if Lei comes
looking for me? I'm sure he could easily figure out where I am.
Despite my inner conflict I nod. "Yes, well that's what I am planning
to do anyways."
A smile lights her face. "Good, because I have really good tickets. I
can offer you one if you like!"
I hesitate again, wondering if I should accept. "Well..thank you, that
would be nice..but how much are you willing to give it to me for?"
She laughs again. "Oh, don't worry, I'm not charging a penny! It's
from me to you as a friend."
I feel my heart rise to my throat. I can't remember having such a good
loyal friend. Plus, I haven't even been good friends with her that
long!
"Thank you.." The words almost come out as a whisper.
Lunch comes and goes quickly, as we chatter over nothing in
particular. The waitress brings the bill and Emily insits on paying.
"Please Mariah, it's my pleasure to do so.."
Feeling guilty again, I agree but only if she allows me to at least
pay the tip.
The waitress takes the money and Emily stretches. She tilts her head
and looks at me questionginly.
"Have you seen the Bladebreakers yet? Does Rei know your here?"
I gasp involuntarily and bang my knee against the table. Luckily it
wasn't hard enough for her to notice. I was trying so hard to stay
away from this topic..against my will, because deep down I knew I was
sorta using her for information. I may of not been transparent about
it, but I knew to myself, that I was using her. I know what it's like
to feel used...
She watches me expectantly for an answer. I swallow and shake my head
negatively.
"No, they don't know I am here.." I hope my voice sounds normal and
not shaky, because my stomach feels like it's twisted into knots.
Emily smiles. "Well you should go surprise him! I bet he would love to
see you. Hey, why don't you come to the hotel tomorrow and we can go
visit him, and then I could take you to dinner."
Emily looks so enthusiastic, that even if I wanted to say no, which I
don't..I wouldn't be able to.
"Sure Emily, that sounds great." I reply, fishing out money and put it
on the table as the tip.
We both get up and make our way out side. I look up into the sky,
happy that today is sunny and warm. I look past the restaurant and
gasp at the view. It is absolutely beautiful.
The sun is beaming down on the sand and the waves that tumble over
eachother. Seagulls soar, singing a song in their own tune.
Emily pulls my arm towards the beach and we both head towards it. "You
like the view?" she asks.
"It's beautiful" I breathe. There are many words to describe it,
breathtaking, extrodinary, gorgeous.
The sand feels warm on my feet as I take my sandals off and walk
slowly along the coast with Emily next to me.
"Wow Mariah, I'm glad you caught me the other day. It's really nice to
have a friend that is outside of your team, and a girl.." She ends the
last few words with a giggle, and I can sympathize.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. It's hard being around only boys a lot.
They don't understand everything!" Especially Lei my mind supplies.
Mariah looks down at her watch and a frown tugs at her mouth. "Oh
jeez, I'm so sorry Mariah I have to go. I'm afraid Judy wanted me
back, and I need to go. Whenever you feel like dropping by tomorrow,
just come to room 147 tomorrow at the Hampton. It's on Sea Lane."
Emily gives me a quick hug before stealing down the beach and towards
the road.
I find myself a small secluded, shady spot to sit and think. My heart
is elated, with the fact that tomorrow I am going to see Rei for the
first time in a long while. The butterflies seem to appear in my
stomach and a mixture of joy and nervousness fill me. All I know is
that I won't be able to get much sleep tonight.
And if I do, I know my dreams will be filled with my amber-eyed, raven-
haired beauty.
Whew, that was a nice, lengthy chapter. I hoped you all liked it, and
please leave a review! Oh, and I have a question/info for all of you.
A fellow authoress friend of mine was wondering that if she wrote a
Mariah/Emily lemon (one-shot), if anyone would be interested in
reading it. She wanted me to publicize it because this is one of the
few Mariah/Emily fics she's found. She just wants to know, because she
doesn't want to write a fic if nobody will read it. So please include
your answer in your review if you can. ^_^ Thanks!
Tootles till then-
~Kuro Sora~
working, so I updated this as soon as I could ^_^.
Hello everyone! I know I haven't written in such a long time, please
forgive me. I was on vacation for a long time..in Vermont where we
have no compy. But now I am updating, and will be updating my other
fic shorty here after. Please enjoy!
My eyes flutter open lazily. I stretch, and breathe in the scent of
the morning. A smile twitches at the corner of my mouth as I remember
today I am going to see Emily. Yesterday's events pour into my clouded
mind. Maybe, just maybe, she can help me.
I stand up and wander to the mirror, and pick up my wooden brush.
Again, I have tucked my cherished picture of Rei into the corner of
the mirror. I gaze lovingly at his bronze skin and amber eyes. His
silky hair contrasting the light backround. Oh Rei, knowing I am so
close to you has made me happier than I could of even imagined. This
is proof of my undying love.
I tear my eyes from his face as I concentrate on getting ready again.
I pull my velvety pink locks from around my face and tie it back. I
throw on a white shirt and grab a matching pink skirt. I smile at my
reflection, feeling refreshed and comfortabe, despite the living
quarters I have been reduced to.
A shrill ring rips me from my thoughts. I flounce towards the phone
and pick it up gently.
"Hello?" I guess my caller is my new found friend.
"Hello.." Emily's voice echoes back.
"Are you ready?" I can hear the voices of her team mates in the
backround and I chuckle to myself. I bet the poor girl can't wait to
leave.
"Yes I am, where did you have in mind to go?"
"Well, I know this lovely little place down by the shore. Do you like
Mexican food?" I hear her hesitate and I clear my throat.
"Of course, anything is fine. Just give me the name and I'll meet you
there as soon as I can."
Emily gives me the name of the restaurant and briefly describes where
the small little Mexican cafe is. I bid her goodbye and hang up.
I grab a twenty, secretly hoping she might intend on paying for me. I
am slowly running out of cash, and am not keen on the idea of getting
a job when I know so little about the strange place I am in.
I lock the motel door behind me securely. I know my things should be
safe. It's not like I brought much that could be stolen anyway. Just
my heart...
I wave down a yellow taxi, surprising myself at how used to doing
these type of things I am getting. The taxi cab driver turns in his
seat to look back at me and gives me a geniune smile, his onyx eyes
gleaming.
"Where to Miss?" His voice is thick with a Spanish accent. I mirror
his smile and buckle my seat belt.
"Cafe Fiesta please.." I hope he knows where that is, it's within
several miles, still in the city.
"Your wish is my command" He says smoothly. I smile again at the back
of his head. I catch myself thinking that he is quite a ladies' man.
But I only have eyes for a certain dark haired boy..
The cab comes to a hault on the side of the street. I hand him some
money, plus a small tip and thank him sincerly. He thanks me and
wishes me a good day.
I walk inside the door and find Emily tucked in a corner, reading the
menu lazily. She glances up and pushes her chair back. She stands up
quickly and walks towards me. I am surpised to see her in something
other than her labcoat. An orange teeshirt frames her petite body and
frayed jean shorts cling to her hips. Her glasses are replaced by
contacts, making her silver eyes seem illuminous. Her short hair is
pulled into two short braids. She actually looks very pretty, and I
begin to wonder why she hides in her labcoat and glasses.
She reaches me and hugs me tightly. She bombards me with questions as
she leads me to the table.
"How are you? What have you been up to? Have you been enjoying your
vacation? What sites have you seen?''
I smile to myself and chuckle quietly. I take it she has not many
people to really talk to.
"Woah woah Emily! Slow down, I can only answer one question at a
time!" I laugh and sit down on the custioned chair.
"I am doing pretty well, and the only place I really have been since I
got here was that cafe where I saw you yesterday."
"Really?" She leans forward slightly and hands me a menu. "Your
missing out then! There are so many beautiful places you should see.
Hmm, maybe, if your up to it, at a later time I can show you around?"
I open up my menu and look back up to her. "Sure Emily, that sounds
like fun.."
I study my menu intensly, but only my eyes are skimming over the
foreign words. My mind in reality, is deeply thinking about Rei.
Rei..oh, Rei, I wish you were here with me, eating lunch with me.
"Do you know what you want?" Emily's voice startles me from my prior
thoughts. I look desperately at the menu and then glance back up.
"I'll just settle for a few tacos..it's the only think on the menu I
can pronounce anyway." And it's true..
Emily tips her head back and laughs. Her laugh is contagious and I
smile. Then I realize, I've never heard her laugh before. She always
seems so uptight around her team. Always working hard. A pang of guilt
hits me as I realize this probably is the only break she is getting,
and meanwhile I am greedily wishing to be with Rei.
The waitress comes and goes, filling our order. She sets down a
basket of chips and salsa and whisks away.
Emily bites the corner of a corn chip and refocuses her attention on
me. "So..are you deffinately going to watch the tournament?"
I hesitate before answering, unsure if I even have enough money to
last me until then. Another thought dawns on me. What if Lei comes
looking for me? I'm sure he could easily figure out where I am.
Despite my inner conflict I nod. "Yes, well that's what I am planning
to do anyways."
A smile lights her face. "Good, because I have really good tickets. I
can offer you one if you like!"
I hesitate again, wondering if I should accept. "Well..thank you, that
would be nice..but how much are you willing to give it to me for?"
She laughs again. "Oh, don't worry, I'm not charging a penny! It's
from me to you as a friend."
I feel my heart rise to my throat. I can't remember having such a good
loyal friend. Plus, I haven't even been good friends with her that
long!
"Thank you.." The words almost come out as a whisper.
Lunch comes and goes quickly, as we chatter over nothing in
particular. The waitress brings the bill and Emily insits on paying.
"Please Mariah, it's my pleasure to do so.."
Feeling guilty again, I agree but only if she allows me to at least
pay the tip.
The waitress takes the money and Emily stretches. She tilts her head
and looks at me questionginly.
"Have you seen the Bladebreakers yet? Does Rei know your here?"
I gasp involuntarily and bang my knee against the table. Luckily it
wasn't hard enough for her to notice. I was trying so hard to stay
away from this topic..against my will, because deep down I knew I was
sorta using her for information. I may of not been transparent about
it, but I knew to myself, that I was using her. I know what it's like
to feel used...
She watches me expectantly for an answer. I swallow and shake my head
negatively.
"No, they don't know I am here.." I hope my voice sounds normal and
not shaky, because my stomach feels like it's twisted into knots.
Emily smiles. "Well you should go surprise him! I bet he would love to
see you. Hey, why don't you come to the hotel tomorrow and we can go
visit him, and then I could take you to dinner."
Emily looks so enthusiastic, that even if I wanted to say no, which I
don't..I wouldn't be able to.
"Sure Emily, that sounds great." I reply, fishing out money and put it
on the table as the tip.
We both get up and make our way out side. I look up into the sky,
happy that today is sunny and warm. I look past the restaurant and
gasp at the view. It is absolutely beautiful.
The sun is beaming down on the sand and the waves that tumble over
eachother. Seagulls soar, singing a song in their own tune.
Emily pulls my arm towards the beach and we both head towards it. "You
like the view?" she asks.
"It's beautiful" I breathe. There are many words to describe it,
breathtaking, extrodinary, gorgeous.
The sand feels warm on my feet as I take my sandals off and walk
slowly along the coast with Emily next to me.
"Wow Mariah, I'm glad you caught me the other day. It's really nice to
have a friend that is outside of your team, and a girl.." She ends the
last few words with a giggle, and I can sympathize.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. It's hard being around only boys a lot.
They don't understand everything!" Especially Lei my mind supplies.
Mariah looks down at her watch and a frown tugs at her mouth. "Oh
jeez, I'm so sorry Mariah I have to go. I'm afraid Judy wanted me
back, and I need to go. Whenever you feel like dropping by tomorrow,
just come to room 147 tomorrow at the Hampton. It's on Sea Lane."
Emily gives me a quick hug before stealing down the beach and towards
the road.
I find myself a small secluded, shady spot to sit and think. My heart
is elated, with the fact that tomorrow I am going to see Rei for the
first time in a long while. The butterflies seem to appear in my
stomach and a mixture of joy and nervousness fill me. All I know is
that I won't be able to get much sleep tonight.
And if I do, I know my dreams will be filled with my amber-eyed, raven-
haired beauty.
Whew, that was a nice, lengthy chapter. I hoped you all liked it, and
please leave a review! Oh, and I have a question/info for all of you.
A fellow authoress friend of mine was wondering that if she wrote a
Mariah/Emily lemon (one-shot), if anyone would be interested in
reading it. She wanted me to publicize it because this is one of the
few Mariah/Emily fics she's found. She just wants to know, because she
doesn't want to write a fic if nobody will read it. So please include
your answer in your review if you can. ^_^ Thanks!
Tootles till then-
~Kuro Sora~