Part five
Massaging her left shoulder with her right hand, Sora straightens her backbone.
She's been working for almost three hours editing columns. January has finally come to an end. Giving their school's newspaper another edition.
Suddenly two strong hands touch her, making her stop as it continues to massage her shoulder.
" Your working to hard " Yamato said, a concern tone was in his voice.
" I have to finish this column. You know as well as I do that this is very important. I just can't let somebody do this besides it's the editors job to edit certain columns "
" But you also need time to take some rest. You're going to have a fatigue if you don't be careful " he said as he continued massaging.
" Hmmm... " closing her eyes and leaning backward, Sora starts to relax her back. She didn't know that he's good at this kind of thing.
" Sora... " Yamato whisper.
Remembering her state of appearance, she quickly gained control of herself. Getting away to Yamato's firm yet gentle hands as she turns her attention to the computer monitor.
" I think I better continue this. Do you need anything from me or are you just passing by? "
" Actually I came here to ask you something "
" What is it? "
" Well, I... what I mean is... there's a certain matter I wanted you to analyze for me. It's a bit complicated so I was wondering if you aren't doing something after school, could we meet some place? This is really important "
" Ahm... I don't think... "
" Please Sora, this is really important for me. A small favor for a friend "
" Alright, meet me at my house at seven, will that be fine? I think I have finish all my homework then "
" It's fine. I'll be there " he said then slowly walk out to the editor's room.
" Yamato... " called Sora.
" Yah? "
" Thanks for the massage, I feel better than before " she said giving him a wide smile.
Yamato couldn't resist returning her the same and said...
" Your welcome " wave his hand then disappear as he turn to the corridor.
Saving her finished document, Sora starts to rearrange her things. After that she turn off the computer and starts to get out of her office but before she could pass the door loud sounds of ringing phone stops her, making her return to her desk where the is telephone located.
" Editorial Section, may I know who's on the line please? " she asked politely.
" Sora, this is Mimi. I called because I've meaning to ask you if you already have a partner this coming JS prom? "
" If you're trying to find me another date, forget it! I have enough of those boys you kept on matching me "
" No, no, no. This is different. I just wanted to tell you that Taichi invited me to be his partner and I accept it "
" So what has got to do with me? "
" Well, Taichi told me that Yamato is planning on inviting you and so I kindda assured him that you will gonna say yes to Yamato "
" You what?! " she said shock.
" Please don't get mad about this "
" Don't get mad, are you serious? Who told you to be my consultant about finding me a date? How could you do this to me. What will Yamato or Taichi may think about this? "
" Please Sora, I know it is wrong for me to told them that but it is better you have Yamato than any other boys around campus, besides their friends. We know each other from childhood "
" But still you are not suppose to do that. Mimi I can choose my own partner by myself " she said soften a little, understanding the concern her best friend is trying to do for her.
" I know, will you forgive me about that? I promised not to do it again, beside this is why am calling you... to let you know what I've done "
" Oh, Mimi. How could I ever really get mad at you when I understand that you're doing this because all you wanted was to find me a good partner? " she said, now smiling. They really haven't had a long fight. They know each other's attitude and how to soften each other's heart.
" Because I'm a sweet and loveable friend? " Mimi teased.
Sora's soft laugh at the other line, after a few minutes...
" I should be get going. I have to change and fix myself tonight. I have plans for this evening "
" What about? " Mimi asks, curious.
" It's a secret. See you at campus tomorrow... " she trailed off then put down the receiver, while Mimi still talking on the other line.
" Sora, Yamato is here " called her mother from the living room at exactly seven o'clock that evening.
She hurriedly strengthens her simple dress and after a final look at the mirror, she went down stairs where Yamato seated reading something on the glossy magazine.
" Sorry about that, did I keep you waiting? "
Yamato went still after lifting his head to her direction.
She is wearing a simple brown blouse with matching jeans. A pair of black sandals and a matching handbag was on her shoulder.
" You look fantastic, Sora " Yamato exclaimed.
" I should said that to you " she said with a light blush. Looking to his aquamarine tight t-shirt, he also wears jean that reveals his well-built-muscled body.
" Shall we go then? " he said with a wide smile and held his hand towards her.
A nod was all she can do. This is far way beyond her imagination. She only says yes to Yamato's invitation because she thought that it would just be a simple dinner. But it looks like that it is going to be a real date. ' Oh, well I'm with Yamato Ishida I wont get bored besides she had fun when she saw him at EK and replace Jeff. I don't have to worry! ' She said silently
" Taichi, I have Sora's approval on the thing we talk about " Mimi said happily at the other line few hours after she called Sora.
" Really? That's great! How did you do that? I'm thinking that she might get mad or something " he said feeling happy as well. Just hearing her voice makes him feel light hearted.
" I have known Sora almost from childhood. I know how to entice her " she giggled as Taichi smile.
" You really know how convince people, I know that for a fact "
" Thanks, anyway when would Yamato gonna invite her? "
" I don't know yet but I'm sure it will be three days before the JS "
" Before three days huh? What will happen before three days? " she asked a little bit confused. " What exactly did you do to convince him, Taichi? "
" We just have a little deal, not really much but a very important one that he cannot say no to it "
" Oh well, I hope he would invite her soon "
" He will, I'm sure of it! "
" Okay I have your word for it " after a few more discussion Mimi finally end their talk.
Sora signed deeply then turns her attention to the midnight sky. Thousands of stars are brightly twinkling. Giving the night a beautiful serenity. After a few minutes looking, she returns her eyes to the two papers she was holding. The paper she knew well enough.
She doesn't have to read it to know the contents of the paper she already knew what's in it and what exactly is the meaning of the written word on it.
Yamato gave her the letter because he wanted to know what does the quotation mean. The quotation she had written for him. Her love letter she sent.
Leaning at the chair she was sitting, she covered her face with her two hands. Remembering their dinner she enjoyed. The way they exchange view in life and how she loves it all. She had a wonderful time tonight but before the dinner ended Yamato starts to tell her about the favor he wanted her to do...
" So, you see Sora. This certain fan really has me thinking. There is something about her that is very unique. That is why I wanted you to tell me what she meant about those quotations " he said pointing the two paper he gave him to her.
" But Yamato, why me? I mean you can asked someone who is more into giving meaning to a certain quotation. Just like Professor Joe for instance "
" I don't want to disturb him Sora. He's to busy to have time to tell me what does that meant, besides I don't want him to read something so private to me "
" But... "
" Please Sora, do this for me. I really want to know what that stands for and you are the only one who I can trust and has the brain to examine the letter " Yamato insist then took her hand, squeezing it gently. " I know you're busy too but I can wait if you have the time. All you have to do is read it then tell me what the sender has in mind when she wrote that. Please... "
" Ahm... I, I need time. I cannot examine it tonight. I'll call you when I finally read it "
" Thank you " he said smiling widely then kiss the hand he was holding.
Sora sighed again. She didn't know Yamato would become curious about the letter she gave him. All she had in mind was that she wanted to send him a very different love letter. A unique one that might be different from the entire letter he receives from many fans she knows he has. And most importantly the letter contains her true feeling, how she really feel deep inside.
" Oh Yamato, from all the people you knew why me? Why asked me for help? How could I explain this to you knowing full well that if I did, you might know what's in my heart? I might get carried way in explaining to you what the quotations really stand for " she whispered, stand and went to the balcony of her room. Looking at the peaceful sleeping city, she closes her eyes. Remembering how she had fallen in love to him.
Since childhood, she always notices him. The way he looks, the way he acts, the way in which his concern touches her heart. But that's not all; there is something about him that captures her attention. Every time they are together, the place seems so much happier, brighter and the atmosphere are so light you wanted the day never to come an end.
She didn't know that those events would make her fall deeply in love with him. When she finally did, it was to late! The feeling is so much strong she doesn't have the power to control it. That is why she sent him those letters. She has to tell him how she feels even though it is in a form of letter.
She doesn't have enough courage to tell him that face to face. Who is she anyway? Just an ordinary girl, who has the brain but never has the fame and beauty he has. Besides he has so much girls to choose from, girls who are in his equal rate.
" Yamato... if you only knew how much I love you. How much I cared for you. How much I long for your touches and kisses " she said silently.
Meanwhile, Yamato, who is still fully awake looking to the sky, was thinking the girl he was with a few hours passed.
The way he looked into those beautiful bright brown eyes. How those red lips move while talking. His heart starts to beat a little faster.
" Sora... " he whispered. " What is this feeling you evoked me? Am I falling for you? Is this what they call love? These feelings, so light inside my heart that it makes me want to fly high. As high as the sky. As if I could conquer the world for you "
" But this is not right. I don't want to ruin our friendship because of this feeling. I cannot take the idea knowing that you don't feel the same way. I'd rather hide this feeling if it meant that this would only lead you to avoid me. I don't want to be the cause of your heartache " he promised to himself then went inside his room, getting ready for his nights rest.
A/N: To all of you who might notice about my grammar…sorry about that. I'm not really fluent in English I hope you understand.
