TITLE: EXTRA-ORDINARY LOVE QUADRANGLE
( ayami – sakuragi - haruko - rukawa - ayami )
PURPOSE OF WRITING: To still continue what I began…WOOHOO!!! (And hopefully finish it by the end of this month. It's getting too soap opera-ish already. Yeah.)
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Slam Dunk or any of its character…don't sue me k? ^_^
SPECIAL THANKS:
~reveileb maerdyad: Your name's really hard to spell. Ehe. ^_^v Anyway, TY FOR THE REVIEW!!! Oi, long time no hear ah! Gulat ako sa review. Wait…WHY ARE YOU READING THIS?!?! Gah. I bet I would never hear the end of your teasing next time we meet… Yeah. MISHU!!!
~lambie: Well, that's…nice. Mwehe. ^_^ Hope to chat with you again soon (and I mean SOON).
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~renei: Funny? Nyeh. I thought it was corny. Oh well. Hmmm…nice observation there. Now that you've pointed that out, the doctor DOES sound like Kenshin. Coincidence? Ehe. And…hope to chat with you again soon.
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~unchained: Relax. Don't worry…Ayami won't be that dense anymore. And for the nth time (I always say this in my replies to you)… I hope to chat with you again soon (I'm beginning to sound like a broken recorder here).
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~micchan: Umm…don't hate Haruko so much ne? I know she can be irritating sometimes because she's dense (like my OC Ayami) but…oh well. People change right? And…it's not AMNESIA. It's ANEMIA. Ehe.
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~rokawa: Hmmm…wow. TY for the suggestions. I'll keep them in mind. ^_^
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* Now, on with my story, shall we…
CHAPTER 24: The Great Rukawa Look-out
* DAY 1: Monday *
AYAMI
Word unfolded throughout Shohoku High that their dear Rukawa Kaede's in the hospital right now…for different reasons. Some were saying that he got into a road accident while some were saying that he has leukemia or cancer or other kinds of terminal diseases and that he's going to die soon. Well, I guess it couldn't be helped. After all, he is considered as a 'priceless jewel' by EVERYONE right?
Wrong.
Some guys, like Sakuragi, were so happy about the news that they're even planning to start a party. A farewell party to be exact. The basketball team, on the other hand, took the news in a very…odd-in-a-freakish sort of way. It all started when Sakuragi, upon hearing real reason why Rukawa's in the hospital, went into fits of laughter and boomed for the whole school to hear what a tensai he is for taking good care of his godly physique unlike his co-members. I wouldn't divulge into it anymore…it's too scary to even remember.
I thought I've already seen the weirdest reaction but maaaaaan… I was SO wrong. The girls' reactions were… priceless. Usually, they would give me death threats, practical joke stuff, or just ignore me but today, they came running to me, crying and begging to give their 'offerings' to their 'Rukawa-sama' and practically scream into my face to tell him how much they love him and that they'll never ever forget his 'greatness'.
NOW THAT'S PATHETIC.
Finally, after getting rid of every female, and a few homosexuals, I headed straight to the hospital.
I have to get out of this loony bin FAST!
RUKAWA
I was about to get rid of the 8th nurse whom I think has a hobby of being a freaky slut when suddenly, I heard the door slam open. The nurse grunted and began speaking…I mean, purring, using her throaty and raspy voice, which vaguely reminded me of the sounds cats do when they're making love.
"Ummmm…Rukawa-saaaaaaaaaaaaaaan….later ne?"
"…………………………………………………"
"Remember to keep your door unlock ok?"
"…………………………………………………"
"And memorize by heart and soul the name… Va-aaaaaaaaayne Kaisja-aaaaaaaaaa." ::wink! wink!::
Ugh. Stop rubbing your body on me do'ahou.
She smothered her skimpy white uniform and strutted her way out of my room. But because she was either just too stupid or just too…stupid, she didn't notice a heap of trash blocking the doorway that caused her to stumble down. How a pile of trash got there…beats me. But I silently thanked whoever placed it there.
"OUUUUUCHIE! That, like, hurts so much you know! It completely destroyed my model-like projection!!! That's like soooooo devastating… yuuuuuuuuuck!!!!"
"Irfm smoorfy…" (I'm sorry.)
"It…talked?! Rukawa-kun, did you hear that?! That's like totally soooo co—I mean, EEEEEW! Stupid…hi-tech trash!"
She gave it one strong kick before finally disappearing from my sight. Naturally, I just ignored what she said. After all, it's a well-known fact that non-living things CAN'T TALK right? The nurse was probably just hallucinating due to extreme embarrassment…and because she's a do'ahou.
As I was about to resume my sleep, I heard some muffled cursing and whimpers coming from the heap of trash. I blinked. I saw it move towards my direction. I blinked again. And then, a human being emerged from it.
"HAAAAH! At last, I can BREATHE…"
It was Ayami…or a trash that looked like her. She has a bunch of plastic bags on both hands and loads of boxes were being held by her arms. She also has about hundreds of different colored balloons tangled everywhere around her body.
"And what's with the nurse?! Is she psycho or something? God…"
She said this while trying to cut herself loose from the tangle and trying her best to fit inside my room. Finally, after a few more minutes of balloon-popping and some cursing, she managed to free herself.
"Do'ahou."
"Oi Ru--aah! These stuff's really heavy. Umm…don't you know how to greet someone who risked her life to--"
"So."
Ayami dumped all the things she was carrying on my bed. Then, she began turning every plastic bags upside down, which sent different letters, flowers, bears, chocolates and candies to scatter all over the place.
"THEY wanted me to give these to you. Three-fourths of this these came from girls all over Kanagawa and the remaining ones came from…errr…supposed-to-be guys. And by the way, I've eaten some of your chocolates to lessen the burden. I hope you don't mind."
"I don't."
And with that, she began unwrapping all of my 'offerings'. She resembled a little girl who's very excited to open her presents for Christmas. After that, she began eating my candies. When she was about to pester me again to introduce her to that silly nurse so that she can have her revenge, the team came to visit. Everybody was so noisy that the doctors asked them to leave immediately because they were disturbing the other patients.
[Ayako] "Rukawa, never skip meals again ne?"
[Miyagi] "Oi! Next time you get sick, I'll kick you out of the team, got that?"
[Sakuragi] "NYAHAHAHAAHAHAHA!!! That baka kitsune's going to stay here forever. NYAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!"
[Haruko] "Rukawa-kun…ge-get well soon."
[Benchwarmers] "Get well soon sempai!"
[Ayami] "Ja future male gigolo! Hope you and that sexy nurse hit it off tonight ne?"
[Mitsui] "What?! And he's supposed to be resting! Tuh. Some guys just get all the luck…"
[Anzai-sensei] "HO! HO! HO!"
Why do I have to be surrounded by do'ahous…except Anzai-sensei, of course…
* DAY 2: Tuesday *
AYAMI
Yesterday, Ayako-san asked me to come and meet her in the court first thing in the morning. Why? Don't know…I forgot to ask her. So when I arrived there today, I got truly perplexed when I saw everyone in the basketball team gathered around her.
"Ayami…you're late as usual. Now we can finally start getting suggestions for 'The Great Rukawa Look-out' fund raising activity. Anyone who'd like to start?"
The Rukawa what?! You mean I sacrificed my sleeping time to talk about Rukawa?! Sheesh…
"Yes Sakuragi?"
"OI! This tensai is confused…WHAT the HELL
is this all about EH?!?!?!"
Haruko began explaining what's the deal behind this meeting. She said that due to the fact that none of us can contact any relatives of Rukawa, the team will then take full responsibility in paying the hospital bills. But because there wasn't enough fund left, she and Ayako-san thought of holding a fund-raising activity. Now, the only problem is what it would be.
"But Ayako…"
"What now, Ayami?"
"This is really nice and all that but…I'm NOT a part of the team anymore. Why do I have to join you guys?"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Ayako-san and Haruko looked at each other. Haruko smiled uncomfortably at me.
"Well…it was my idea. The more the merrier ne? And besides…this is for Rukawa-kun."
"S-So what?"
"I…I know how you feel. I…I just thought…I KNOW you'd do anything to…for him…just like ME."
She gave me this knowing look before shifting her gaze. I stared back at her, amazed that for the first time, she said something that made an impact on me. It wasn't her usual senseless love-sick ramblings. It clearly had a deeper meaning into it. I looked away, afraid that she might find out more things about me.
Am I beginning to be that transparent?
HARUKO
I've been thinking about this since yesterday. I know that people think I'm dense. I don't really blame them… but I'm not THAT dense. I must admit that I had been harboring this certain feeling for Rukawa-kun for a long time already and I'm not sure if it'll ever end but…I know my limitations.
She obviously wants him. She wants him like I want him. She loves him like I love him. Only difference is he apparently loves her back the same way.
I…I just can't compete with something like that.
I guess it's about time for me to give way…
AYAKO
I looked at the two girls who chose this time to blurt to the whole world what they really feel. Fortunately, the guys were either just too dense or too absorbed in their own world to understand what Haruko-chan just said.
Those two really need to work things out between them…
"OKAY GUYS! Now that everything's clear, I need suggestions…NOW."
MIYAGI
Yosh! It's my time to shine…
"Anou…how about we do a play?"
"A play?"
"Yes. You, Aya-chan, can be the lead actress and then I'LL be your partner!"
"That's a good one Ryota. But, doing a play takes a lot of preparation. And it also costs a lot of money, time, manpower and effort…for the costumes, the props, the works…everything. And we obviously don't have those four."
"But--"
"Sorry…can't do. Any more suggestions?"
Aya-chan…how can you diss my idea just like that?!
SAKURAGI
Now it's my turn…
"We can do a 'Kill That Kitsune' shooting contest!"
"A what?!"
"You know, we can put up a booth wherein we'll post kitsune's superbly disgusting pictures and then students will have the chance to mutilate his face by shooting darts in it."
"………………………………………………"
"And then, the one who has the best mutilated kitsune face wins! NYAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
I looked at their reactions. Micchi and Ryochin were rubbing their chins, obviously agreeing with my suggestion. Ayami-chan was rolling her eyes while Haruko-san's face was…indescribable. All of a sudden, a paper fan came whacking me in the head.
"ITAI! Teme…"
"THAT'S the STUPIDEST thing I've ever heard!"
"WHAT?! The tensai thought of that for a long time!"
"I wonder what kind of ideas you'll have if given a short time then…"
"NANI?! Oi Lady Go-"
Another bump was added on my head. Everyone laughed after that.
What?! That was just a suggestion! These ungrateful jerks…
BENCHWARMERS
[Kakuta] "Anou…we can have a 'Shoot that Ball' contest here."
"Nope. Not everybody's that interested in basketball."
[Yasuda] "How about we sell Rukawa's pictures?"
"Hmmm…nice one. But when, where and how will we get his pictures? I doubt Ruklawa will voluntarily give us those."
"Ummm…I don't know. Gomen."
[Shiozaki] "How about we sell Rukawa-inspired stuff…like notebooks with Rukawa's picture in it?"
"Ummm…same problem. And we'll only have limited market then."
[Ishii] "D-Do I have to suggest too?"
"Not really."
[Kuwata] "Err…I can't think of anything."
"Oh well."
I've already done my part…I'll leave the rest to them.
MITSUI
My suggestions will blow Ayako's mind out…
"Mine's somewhat similar to what the others said earlier. We can still sell some something related to Rukawa."
"What kind of stuff, sempai?"
"We can sell his…DROOL."
"His…………………………………………………………………….drool?"
"Yep. He drools all the time. I'm sure we'll never have a shortage of that. All we have to do is collect them into these little bottles and then we'll sell them to his hardcore fans."
"Don't you think that's too…disgusting?"
"Well, admiring Rukawa is disgusting enough anyway."
"Umm…we'll think about it sempai."
"Or if you don't want it, we can just do a Rukawa look-a-like contest."
"Eh? A what?"
"You know, participants will act as zombies and walk around the campus like a perfectly normal human being…"
"………^_^…………^_^……………¬_¬….¬_¬…..¬_¬…..¬_¬…..¬_¬….¬_¬….¬_¬….¬_¬….¬_¬…..¬_¬……"
"After all, that jerk's only alive in the sense that he can't be legally buried."
"Ummm…right. Anou…any HUMANE suggestions out there? Please…?"
HAH! Told you I'm good…
AYAMI
Because I can't accept Mitsui's horrible suggestions, I decided to give them a piece of what's on my mind.
"We can just put up a dance here you know…"
"A dance?"
"Well…all you have to do is put some streamers here and there and put up some balloons and other decorative stuff to make this place look…formal. But since it's for Rukawa, I don't think it would even matter where it would be held anyway. Ojii-san can ask permission from the principal or something. I can take care of the sound system. I know someone who can help me there."
"………………………………………………………………………………"
"So the only problem we've got now is the production of tickets. But…what are computers for right? We can just print out copies. So…problem solved."
EVERYBODY
"……….0_0…………..0_0………….0_0………………0_0…………..0_0…………….0_0…………….0_0…………..0_0…………^_^v…………"
AYAKO
At last! We can finally get over this…
"So, anymore suggestions?"
"…………………………………………………"
"No more? Are you sure?"
"…………………………………………………"
"Then a dance it is! Now, I need everyone's cooperation. Ok?"
"HAI!!!!"
Why didn't Ayami just spoke up immediately to save us all the time and trouble…? Sheesh…oh well.
* DAY 3: Wednesday *
AYAMI
Today was a busy day…a very VERY busy day.
We had to convince ojii-san to help us. We had to brainstorm on what we're going to write in our letter for the principal. We had to decide what will be the concept of dance. We had to decide what will be the price of the ticket. We had to decide how many tickets we'll produce. We had to calculate how much we're going to spend for the decorations. Then, the team had to practice for their games while I finish my articles for the school paper.
We had to do A LOT of things.
But it was also fun in its own way. I get to hang around and goof with everyone even though I'm not in the basketball club anymore. Another good thing about this is that I got a little bit…closer to Haruko and her two other friends, Matsui and Fujii…I think.
And because I didn't get to visit Rukawa yesterday due to some circumstances, I made sure to drop by today.
RUKAWA
Today was a busy day…a very VERY busy day.
I slept all day. I watched television all day. I had to eat. I had to turn down idiotic nurses. I had to keep myself alive from the claws of those rabid fan girls from hell. I had to be nice to the doctor who always checks up on me every hour. I had to sleep.
I had to do A LOT of things.
While I was busy surfing the channels, I heard someone open the door. I got one of my pillows and was ready to throw it, expecting another nurse or fan to come rushing to my side, when Ayami's baffled look surprised me.
"Oi! Is that the alien way to welcome a visitor?"
"…………………………………………..¬_¬…………………….……………………….."
"I didn't get to visit yesterday so I'm making up for it."
"I don't want to see you."
"Just close your eyes then and pretend that I'm not here."
She plopped down on one of the seats. She heaved a deep sigh before eating my chocolates and candies.
"Do you know that the team will be holding a fund-raising activity to pay for your bills?"
"…………………………………………………"
"They…I mean, we organized a dance. Ehe. I didn't actually expect that they'll like my suggestion. Good thing the principal agreed."
"…………………………………………………"
"So this might be my last visit. I'd be very busy this week."
"…………………………………………………"
"And, I photocopied Youhei's notes for you. Sakuragi almost killed him though. He said that he's a traitor."
"…………………………………………………"
"Hmmm…I'm so tired. But I still have a lot of things to do. I still have to call Tomo later for the sound-"
"Then just stop."
"Err…I can't. Ayako-san will kill me. And besides, I'm doing this for you. That's reason enough."
"………………………………………………"
"O-Oi! D-Don't give any special meaning to what I just said ok? I did it…as a friend…for a friend. Understood?"
"…………………………………………………"
"Oh. Your admirer will be coming any moment now. But, let me just stay here for a while ne? I'm….so…tired…alre….."
I looked at her and saw that she had fallen asleep. She really looked tired so I felt this little pang of guilt about my last comment. As if on a cue, Vayne Kaisja a.k.a. the slutty nurse came. I could see the disappointment on her face when she saw that someone else was in the room. I asked her to call Ayami's house and ask Anzai-sensei to pick her up.
Why is someone like you caring for me this much…
* Day 4: Thursday *
AYAMI
Today is the big day. Today, we will see just how popular Kaede Rukawa is.
And we did. And it pissed the hell out of me.
HARUKO
This is…amazing……
The day was just starting but all of my tickets were sold already. And I have 150 tickets! What's really funny though is that right now, Ayami-chan's ranting on how stupid the buyers were because they allegedly wasted good money for a measly piece of paper. She almost fought with one buyer because the latter bought 5 tickets, saying she would give the other 4 to her friends who studies in another school.
If I didn't know better, Ayami-chan was just… jealous. But what really surprised me is that…I wasn't one of those girls anymore. Sure I still like the thought of going with Rukawa-kun but I'm not that…desperate anymore.
AYAKO
Nice…
The tickets were all sold out. And there are still a lot of people asking extra tickets from us. From the looks of it, I think our activity will get more money than we expected!
MIYAGI
Scary…
I almost got killed by a stampede of girls…and guys…
Terrible way to die…
MITSUI
The hell?!?!?!?!
BENCHWARMERS
Wow! That wasn't so hard…
SAKURAGI
Kusou! I'm working in behalf of that baka kitsune…
…THIS IS A DISGRACE TO A TENSAI'S DIGNITY!
* DAY 5: Friday *
AYAMI
Today was just like yesterday. Only difference is that today, I find everything more annoying. Girls kept on pestering me to sell them more tickets for weird purposes. Some guys were already asking me out even though the dance is still a week or two from now. Ayako-san kept on praising me. Sakuragi and Miyagi were asking me tips on how to ask girls out. Haruko and Mitsui were being quiet all of a sudden.
In short, everyone had gone bonkers. So, I just can't describe how happy I am now that we're already dismissed. But before going home, I decided to just stay in the park first to relieve myself from all the stress. I was just about to close my eyes when I felt someone sit beside me.
HARUKO
I was on my way home when I saw Ayami-chan sitting on one of the park benches. I decided to talk to her about this certain problem that's been bugging me since yesterday…and to settle some things.
"Ne Ayami-chan…"
"Hmmm…?"
"Do you remember anything special that happened in this exact place?"
Ayami-chan gave me this confused look, looked around the place and then, she shook her head…just as I expected.
"Anou…this was the place where Rukawa-kun slapped you, kicked you AND punched you in the stomach. Remember? That time I saw you with Sakuragi-kun and then he dragged you away?"
"HE DID THAT?! Why that jer-aaaah! You're right. Wow…you sure have a good memory."
"I…I remember everything that concerns Rukawa-kun."
Everything felt awkward after that. She looked at me rather uncomfortably then looked away.
"Y-You really like that Bakemono huh?"
"Eh? Hmmm…it's been so long since the last time I heard you call him that."
"He deserves it. He's an anti-social jerk who sees no point in socializing with lowly do'ahous like us. He would rather spend time with a ball than listen to other people prattle about issues that he doesn't give a damn about. He plays by himself and he doesn't care how other people see or feel about him."
"But oddly enough, girls still find his aloofness quite attractive. I must admit I'm one of those…befo-"
"Yes. That's really weird of you, you know."
"Then that means you're weird too ne?"
Ayami-chan looked at me, surprise written all over her face. She looked away from me again.
AYAMI
What the hell did this girl eat?! How come she's saying the right things right now?!?!
"Oi. Why are you really here? Are you here to lecture me about ways on how to stay away from 'Rukawa-kun' or 'Rukawa-sama' like those other bimbos in school? Because if you are, I wouldn't think twice of-"
"Iie…"
"……………………………………………………………………"
"I'm here to just listen…as a friend."
I looked at her, searching for any evidence that she's just bluffing. She seemed sincere though. Besides, this is just what I need to find out if what I'm feeling is true…someone who will really understand what I'm going through.
"Umm…I've kinda got this problem."
"So I've noticed."
"Is…is it that obvious?"
"Well…it's starting to be."
"Do you think there are ways that we can maybe still pretend that it's not?"
"Only if we pretend to have a conversation about it."
"You're really going to make me confess eh? Okay…okay. Let's make believe I've gotten myself into an impossible situation. Pretend like I've…I'm sort of falling…or have fallen already to the worst person I could ever have fallen for. What would you tell me to do?"
"Hmmm…maybe, I'd tell you that any impossible situation is not going to get any better if you don't do something about it. Sakuragi-kun taught me that."
"But I have it in good authority that my rough charms don't exactly register in his still unknown romantic palate."
"You wouldn't know if you won't try ne? And besides, you're a strong person so I know you can overcome any obstacle…just like this one."
BINGO.
"Oi. We're just pretending here…remember?"
"I'm just pretending to be giving advices."
"Yeah…sure."
"………………………………………………"
"…………………………………………….."
"…………………………………………….."
"So…do you…do you think I'll have a…chance?"
"Absolutely."
I smiled at Haruko. She smiled back at me. For the first time, I understood why Sakuragi fell for her.
HARUKO
Wow…that went well…
Now, for my OWN problem…
"Ne…Ayami-chan?"
"What?"
"I…I also have a problem."
Ayami-chan looked at me as if I just announced that I'm actually a guy and that I've fallen for her.
"Hmmm…you don't seem the type to have problems."
"……………………………………………………"
"Well, since you listened and helped me with MY problem, I'd be more than glad to return the favor."
HAH! Here goes nothing…
"Sakuragi-kun asked me to be his date for the dance."
"And then?"
"I don't know if I should say yes."
"Why wouldn't you?"
"Because…because…I'm still confused. I think I still have feelings for this other guy but I know what I'm feeling for him is pointless. A-And I don't want to hurt Sakuragi-kun's feelings. That's the last thing I want to do after everything he had done for me."
Ayami-chan crossed her arms and began nodding like some expert on matters like this.
"Haruko, I know what you're going through."
"Y-You do?"
"Yep. We're both in the same stage…and that is the stage of denial."
"R-really?"
"Really. And my best advice for you: follow what you just said to me."
"You mean…"
"Yeah. You wouldn't find out of you don't give it a chance ne?"
"So…so you're saying I should…I should say…yes?"
"Yes."
I glanced at Ayami-chan. She looked like a different person now. And I bet it wouldn't take long before she finally confesses to…to Rukawa-kun.
AYAMI
Mwehe. Someday…Sakuragi and Haruko will thank me for what I did today…MWAHAHAHAHAHA!
"Ayami-chan…it's getting pretty late. We still have loads of homework to finish."
"Ack! You're right… ojii-san might be worried right now."
"Yep. Ummm…see you tomorrow. Ja ne."
"Ja."
As Haruko was beginning to walk away, I silently thanked her for everything that happened tonight.
HARUKO
When I looked back and saw Ayami-chan's retreating figure, I silently thanked her for everything that happened tonight. I knew deep inside that this will be the start of a more beautiful friendship between us.
~ Later ~
AYAMI
What should I do know…? Should I confess to him…? But what if he rejects me…?
Now then, everyone knows that key chains don't talk unless they find you very ugly and stupid and feel like making fun of you. But thanks to my over active imagination, the wish-granting angel talked to me.
You could always use me you know…
Eh?! But HOW?!
Geez…I can grant anything you wish remember?
EH?! So what if you can grant ANYTHING that I wi------oh. Now I get it…
Ugh. You really are so slow…
* DAY 6: Saturday *
AYAMI
I had a hard time concentrating in my classes today. Good thing Haruko was there to wake me up and she was also nice enough to lend me her notes. In fact, she acted TOO nice around me, considering that I just sort-of admitted yesterday that I have the 'hots' for her ever-beloved…whatever.
But I must admit…today, I felt like a totally different person. There's this warm and fuzzy feeling inside me. And as others would say, people in love are bound to do crazy things. So maybe, that explains why I decided to visit Rukawa after classes and finally tell him how I really feel.
Unfortunately, I was stumped with loads of articles to finish for the school paper so when I arrived at the hospital, it was already late at night. I literally had to bribe my way in because visitors were only allowed up to 8 in the evening. As expected, when I reached his room, Rukawa was already asleep and was probably dreaming about basketball stuff again.
I stood near his bed. Although I've already seen him sleep a hundred times…in different positions too, his peaceful feature now unexpectedly made my heart flutter. That made me realize that I can't really hold it any longer. My main goal today was to confess to him…and so I will.
In times of solitude,
"Hey Rukawa…it's been a long time since I last visited you. Gomen ne?"
In the stillness of the night,
"Well, I already have my second wish…"
You tend to hear your heart…
"Listen ok?"
Amidst the laughter,
The muffled glee,
The warm gestures,
The stolen embrace,
The utter frustrations,
The fits of jealousy,
The sweetest company,
The secret bliss,
The brotherly cheer…
"Here it is."
And soon realize,
"Catch me…"
What you've been waiting for
"…because…"
Has always been there for you…
"…I think I'm falling really fast."
RUKAWA
……………………………………Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…………………………
AYAMI
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Now THAT'S reeeeeeeeaaaaaally embarrassing…
"O-Oi…yo-you're asleep right? Yo-You didn't hear anything I just said r-right?"
"……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………"
"Th-that's definitely a yes. Whew…thank God. Gaaaaah. Just remembering what I said gives me the creeps…"
"……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………"
"But that felt good. Ummm…so this means I can take back my second wish right? After all, you didn't know I wished for something anyway…"
"……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………"
"Ei, tomorrow's your last day ne? Too bad I can't come…I've got some write-ups to do. But don't worry…the others will surely come."
"……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………"
"So…that's it. I'll just see you on Monday ne? Ja."
And so I left, feeling happy and relieved. Besides, I still have lots of time to confess to him and when that time comes, I'll make sure he hears it.
~ After 2 minutes ~
RUKAWA
All of a sudden, I woke up. I don't know why but there's just this eerie feeling that somebody was just here in my room. But that's impossible… visitor's hour is only at 8 pm. And as far as I could remember, Ayako-san and Miyagi were my last visitors. Therefore, it's safe to assume that some do'ahou slutty nurse visited me again.
Which reminds me…
I reached out for the tape recorder I strategically placed behind the flower vase. It's my way…or rather Ayako-san's idea…of getting hard evidence in case somebody will try to molest me while I'm unconscious.
Let's see who the do'ahou culprit is then…
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"SOLITUDE"
In times of solitude,
In the stillness of the night,
You tend to hear your heart.
Amidst the laughter,
The muffled glee
The warm gestures,
The stolen embrace,
The utter frustrations,
The fits of jealousy,
The sweetest company,
The secret bliss,
The brotherly cheer.
And soon realize,
What you've been looking for
Has always been there for you…
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~_^ MY! MY!
Isn't that a GREAT ending or what! Oh…and to Eri and Irish: PEACE! ^_^;;v And to shari, renei & unchained: Screw to hell that loser. SMILE! ^_^
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