Chapter 14: A Yacht Is Only So Big
Author Note: Change of format: character thoughts will now be marked in [ ]. Thanks for reading! Enjoy!
~NeRd~
"San Chai! Open up, please?" Xiao Yo continued knocking and pleaded with her friend to open the door. At last she heard some noise from within, and the lock clicked. Xiao Yo pushed it open hesitantly and found San Chai standing near her large window. With her back to Xiao Yo, San Chai began to speak softly," Don't worry about me. I'm not hurt or anything. I probably overreacted. I just...I just need to clear out my feelings. His um, confession came as a bit of a shock. You know? Probably owe him an apology."
With this she turned around and put on a slight smile. Xiao Yo was glad to see that San Chai had not been crying, but it was clear that she was distraught. Xiao Yo hugged her friend tightly, stroking her hair gently. After a few minutes of comforting reassurance, San Chai lifted her head. "Thanks Xiao Yo. I'm fine now. Run back to Ximen, I don't want to ruin such a romantic night. You look amazing, and it should be a memorable time for you. Go! Shoo. I'm going to freshen up and then take a walk around the ship okay?"
~*~
Two slim figures were leaning against the rail bordering the upper deck of the majestic yacht. The woman with long flowing curls spoke seductively, "What's wrong? You've been peculiar since I've been back. Not glad to see me?"
"How long are you staying?" the man was blunt but his voice steady and revealed no emotion.
"That depends. How long do you want me to stay?" she whispered back.
"I think Mei Zuo would like you to stay for good."
"And you?"
The man didn't respond, and so she continued, "Lei, you've always held a special place in my heart. I'm ready to try now, why are you being so cold. There's someone else isn't there. San Chai. I've seen the two of you together."
"Jing, there was a time when you meant the world to me, but we're friends now and always will be. One of my best friends has true feelings for you, and it would never work between us."
"But Lei," she leaned closer to him, "have you lost all your feeling for me? Are you sure?"
Tenderly placing her hand on his broad shoulder, she rose slightly to meet his face. Looking hard into his cold eyes, she decided to be bold and kissed him. He didn't flinch or react violently, but he did not kiss her back. She pulled out of the kiss slowly, "Lei, I like you." He had no words of comfort, but embraced her as the tears trickled down her fair cheeks.
~*~
"I don't know how I'll feel,
tomorrow, tomorrow,
I don't know what to say,
tomorrow, tomorrow
Is a different day..." San Chai strolled along the decks singing to herself (Avril Lavigne's Tomorrow). She inhaled the fresh air, feeling rejuvenated and energetic. She had spent the past hour roaming around and thinking. The truth was she still hadn't come to a conclusion, but the more she reflected the clearer her strong attachment to Lei seemed. Rounding the corner she was startled to see two people standing near the rail. Not wanting to intrude, she turned to walk back when the words "But Lei" rang in her ears.
[Lei? What's he doing here? Who's the other person?] Looking over her shoulder, San Chai's eyes widened in shock to see the two of them kissing and then passionately hugging. [Whoa. Lei. Jing? Together?] San Chai backed away from the scene and took off running down the breezeway. Just when she was starting to sort things out it seemed that the situation just became more complicated. Though unsure of her feelings for Lei, or rather unwilling to confront them, she still didn't like having that option denied her. [Argh. I'm soo sick of feeling confused. None of this is worth the frustration. Imagine these guys as serious boyfriends. HA] And though she laughed to herself, San Chai felt overwhelmed. She had been running so frantically she was completely out of breath. San Chai put her back against a wall to rest, but she slid down and pulled her knees in toward her. Burying her head in her arms, she allowed the barrier to break and cried.
~*~
"Hao le. (Enough). I'm going for a walk. Lei's already gone, and you guys have better things to do than tag behind me all night." Dao Ming Si sulked out of the bar, and the F2 sighed as they saw him go.
"Well, I'm through with this for today. I'll see you later. Xiao Yo is waiting." Ximen smiled weakly and left as well.
"Let's give it some time!" Mei Zuo shouted after him. [Ah-Si is off moping, Ximen's with Xiao Yo, Lei left to…Where did he go again? Oy. F4 is falling to pieces. Wonder if Jing's still up."] The night air was heavy with moisture, and at sea the stars were large and luminous. For sure there were four people wandering the yacht this night.
I know it's been a while, and this is a short chapter. Sorry! I've been trying to get the new fanfic Purity, started. As always, remember to review!
Author Note: Change of format: character thoughts will now be marked in [ ]. Thanks for reading! Enjoy!
~NeRd~
"San Chai! Open up, please?" Xiao Yo continued knocking and pleaded with her friend to open the door. At last she heard some noise from within, and the lock clicked. Xiao Yo pushed it open hesitantly and found San Chai standing near her large window. With her back to Xiao Yo, San Chai began to speak softly," Don't worry about me. I'm not hurt or anything. I probably overreacted. I just...I just need to clear out my feelings. His um, confession came as a bit of a shock. You know? Probably owe him an apology."
With this she turned around and put on a slight smile. Xiao Yo was glad to see that San Chai had not been crying, but it was clear that she was distraught. Xiao Yo hugged her friend tightly, stroking her hair gently. After a few minutes of comforting reassurance, San Chai lifted her head. "Thanks Xiao Yo. I'm fine now. Run back to Ximen, I don't want to ruin such a romantic night. You look amazing, and it should be a memorable time for you. Go! Shoo. I'm going to freshen up and then take a walk around the ship okay?"
~*~
Two slim figures were leaning against the rail bordering the upper deck of the majestic yacht. The woman with long flowing curls spoke seductively, "What's wrong? You've been peculiar since I've been back. Not glad to see me?"
"How long are you staying?" the man was blunt but his voice steady and revealed no emotion.
"That depends. How long do you want me to stay?" she whispered back.
"I think Mei Zuo would like you to stay for good."
"And you?"
The man didn't respond, and so she continued, "Lei, you've always held a special place in my heart. I'm ready to try now, why are you being so cold. There's someone else isn't there. San Chai. I've seen the two of you together."
"Jing, there was a time when you meant the world to me, but we're friends now and always will be. One of my best friends has true feelings for you, and it would never work between us."
"But Lei," she leaned closer to him, "have you lost all your feeling for me? Are you sure?"
Tenderly placing her hand on his broad shoulder, she rose slightly to meet his face. Looking hard into his cold eyes, she decided to be bold and kissed him. He didn't flinch or react violently, but he did not kiss her back. She pulled out of the kiss slowly, "Lei, I like you." He had no words of comfort, but embraced her as the tears trickled down her fair cheeks.
~*~
"I don't know how I'll feel,
tomorrow, tomorrow,
I don't know what to say,
tomorrow, tomorrow
Is a different day..." San Chai strolled along the decks singing to herself (Avril Lavigne's Tomorrow). She inhaled the fresh air, feeling rejuvenated and energetic. She had spent the past hour roaming around and thinking. The truth was she still hadn't come to a conclusion, but the more she reflected the clearer her strong attachment to Lei seemed. Rounding the corner she was startled to see two people standing near the rail. Not wanting to intrude, she turned to walk back when the words "But Lei" rang in her ears.
[Lei? What's he doing here? Who's the other person?] Looking over her shoulder, San Chai's eyes widened in shock to see the two of them kissing and then passionately hugging. [Whoa. Lei. Jing? Together?] San Chai backed away from the scene and took off running down the breezeway. Just when she was starting to sort things out it seemed that the situation just became more complicated. Though unsure of her feelings for Lei, or rather unwilling to confront them, she still didn't like having that option denied her. [Argh. I'm soo sick of feeling confused. None of this is worth the frustration. Imagine these guys as serious boyfriends. HA] And though she laughed to herself, San Chai felt overwhelmed. She had been running so frantically she was completely out of breath. San Chai put her back against a wall to rest, but she slid down and pulled her knees in toward her. Burying her head in her arms, she allowed the barrier to break and cried.
~*~
"Hao le. (Enough). I'm going for a walk. Lei's already gone, and you guys have better things to do than tag behind me all night." Dao Ming Si sulked out of the bar, and the F2 sighed as they saw him go.
"Well, I'm through with this for today. I'll see you later. Xiao Yo is waiting." Ximen smiled weakly and left as well.
"Let's give it some time!" Mei Zuo shouted after him. [Ah-Si is off moping, Ximen's with Xiao Yo, Lei left to…Where did he go again? Oy. F4 is falling to pieces. Wonder if Jing's still up."] The night air was heavy with moisture, and at sea the stars were large and luminous. For sure there were four people wandering the yacht this night.
I know it's been a while, and this is a short chapter. Sorry! I've been trying to get the new fanfic Purity, started. As always, remember to review!
