Hello you wonderful people!! I'm so sorry!! *sobs* I was really trying to up-date this sooner, really!!! But I had so much homework and projects!! You would never believe!! Also, I had my final exams AND the horrible author's block u_u Sorry!!! Teachers were just meant to be evil with their evil ways…*sorry for any of you who have parents as teachers, some are nice too!!! *
Is that it?? *thinks* oh yeah!! I FINALLY got my pics posted on the net!! YAY!!! It's on www.mediaminer.org
And my name is: hitomi-chan *such creativity* But recently, *including myself* haven't had the privilege of viewing the pics, so, if you're interested, just e-mail me and I'll send ya some pics!! *there's a lot, so it might take a while for all pics to be shown* and I have just recently discovered the world of chat, and I would love to meet new people!! Don't be scared, I don't bite:p Okay, I hope I haven't killed you people with boredom:) Now, please enjoy my new chappy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Here's my thank you list for you wonderful people who have reviewed!!! Thank you!! *bows*
fireangle- I totally agree with you!! Baka Van!! *smacks Van on the head* but don't worry, he's gonna be a good boy soon^___^ *hopefully* and Hitomi has no sense what so ever, going after Allen like that *shudders* but she'll snap out of it once she sees the real Van, yeah!! *drool* and what would be of the story without those insane boys and their bets?? Well, at least this is gonna be for a good cause: and please don't hurt me!! I have good excuses for my tardiness *points to entry* see!! And thank you soooooooo much for reviewing, I loved it^_~ I hope you enjoy my new chappy!!!
Love Witch- Dryden is so smart *pats Dryden on the head* coming up with Hitomi and all:p and Allen is definitely a Barbie!! Wanna get him?? *grins evilly while holding a chainsaw* and thanks for reviewing!! Enjoy the new chappy!!!!
van lover- Van IS hot!! *drool* but so far he is a hot jerk!! *whacks Van with a hammer* BAKA!! What's the matter with him?? Anyway, thanks for reviewing and I hope you like the new chappy^______________~
Paige Moonsword- YAY!! I'm so happy you liked my fic *and that you laughed* I try to make it funny, so I'm happy, thanks!!! Enjoy some more laughter in my new chappy, enjoy!!!!;)
Lani-Anela- hee-hee, don't worry, Van's gonna be a good boy and chase after Hitomi^__^ and as usual, she's gonna melt in his arms *I hope* enjoy my new chappy and thanks for reviewing!!!!
Ruby-so sorry for the delay, here's the next chappy, enjoy!!!:)
SabineballZ-soory for taking so long, but now you know my reasons;) and thanks for the compliments, that made me feel special, thanks!! And you'll just have to keep reading to find out what happens, right?? And Merle and Millerna are gonna pair up, you'll see who…enjoy the new chappy!!!
Dariel-*blush* ahh!!! So many nice compliments *not that I mind:p* and Van and Hitomi are sooo cute teasing each other, eh?? TOTALLY!!! Thank you for telling me you liked the fic^_~ thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! Me feel special^____^*grins* and Van and Hitomi are the BEST couple ever!! YEAH!!! And I think everything is cute too *except Allen* hope you enjoy my new chappy, c ya!!!
NightAngel- wait and see what's to happen with Van and Hitomi *cackles evilly* nah, it's just gonna be 'agua com acucar'^____~ it's okay if you can't answer my e-mails, I guess I'll just have to keep reminding ya!!! And so sweat, I'm working on 'Mediator Hitomi:p gotta love ya!! Bye!!*enjoy the new chappy as well*
Fushizen na-it's okay if the review is late, I love your review anyway!!!^____^ yup, Van is so hot!!! *grabs Van doll* ah, fooie, gotta get the real Van…anyway!!! Ummmmm, you just gave me an idea *light bulb lights* hee-hee…not gonna say yet;) with your idea, I have new plans for the fic, thank you!!! *it's still gonna be similar to what you said* so, anyway, here's me new chappy, enjoy=)
Jess131346-hee-hee *blush* THANK YOU!!!! Sowie for the delay…you know why:) enjoy the new chappy!!!
Newbie GK-hello!! *Waves* thanks for the new compliments, they mean a lot to me^___^ I'm also glad you thought it was funny, that's my intention too:p hope you like the new chappy, enjoy!!!!
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Wow!! I still can't believe this is being such a success!! Thank you once again^_~
Oh yeah!! Hee-hee…I keep forgetting, this chappy is dedicated to all of you readers, without you, there would be no fic, you're my strength to keep on writing and improving!!;) thanks!! Sorry once again for not up-dating for so long, I hope you enjoy the new chappy, knock yourself out!! c ya!!!
*~*More Than it Meets the Eye*~*
**Chapter three-Ice Princess*****all character's Pov***
"BBBBRRRIIIINNNNGGG!!!!!!!"
"AAAAAAHHHHH!!!" Came Hitomi's sharp scream as she fell from her bed once again with a loud thump.
"Ouch! I really have to stop having realistic dreams about Allen, or at least for my health! God, these falls are painful!!" complained Hitomi grumpily as she rubbed her back vigorously, while she made her way to the bathroom.
Hitomi glanced at her reflection in the mirror and sighed. "Okay, morning sun shine!! It's another day in hell that is called life!" Said Hitomi sarcastically, trying to imitate one of those bimbo cheerleaders as she grabbed her toothpaste and toothbrush. Why can't these dreams ever be true?? Why does it have to be my imagination, oh Allen…
"Hitomi? Are you up? You only got about ten minuets, honey!!" Came Hitomi's mother's booming voice from the kitchen, making Hitomi snap out of her trance.
"Thanks, mom. I'll be down in a sec!!" responded Hitomi as she left the bathroom and picked a purple skirt, but was still roaming through the drawers trying to decide on what top she should wear. Why can't we just have uniforms? It would be so much easier for us, girls. Well, at least for me. Thought Hitomi shamelessly as she glanced at the clock. Oh my god!! I've only got six minutes!! Shrieked Hitomi mentally as she grabbed the first top she saw and dashed down the stairs.
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Oh god, oh god, OH GOD!!! I better not be late for class!! Screamed Hitomi in her head as she ran as fast as she could and almost tripping over the stairs. Unfortunately, Hitomi was too hysterical to notice a person standing right ahead of her…WHAM!!!!! Both Hitomi and the person went crashing to the ground with papers flying everywhere.
"Oh, I'm so sorry! I just wasn't looking at where I was going." Apologized Hitomi while she scrambled her things together with a blush adoring her face.
"Maybe if you stopped thinking of me so often, you would be able to concentrate on where you're going." Came a too familiar voice. By this, Hitomi snapped her eyes at the person she had bumped into, and almost shrieked by seeing his face. It was no other than sweet, old Van. Oh, great, my day is now complete.
"Ha, ha, very funny, Van." Mocked Hitomi sarcastically while she attempted to stand up. No such luck. Hitomi slipped on one of the papers that was lying innocently on the ground, and as she fell, you could hear a glorious shriek and a loud BOOM.
"Now that's what I call funny!!" exclaimed Van through muffled laughs.
"ARRGGHH!!!! Van, you're such a jerk!!" spat out Hitomi as she tried once again on standing up, but only managed to fall again.
"Here, let me help you." Offered Van to help by extending his hand to a disgruntled Hitomi, after finishing his little entertainment. Smooth talkin', Van. You better make up with being a gentleman, well, as gentlemen as you can get. Though Van as he glanced at Hitomi who looked as if she was about to burst into tears. I really need to work on this; otherwise I'll own Dilandau my three-month allowance.
Hitomi was shocked, she could hardly believe her ears. What happened to him?? Did I hear him right?? Hitomi had a stunt expression written across her face, but soon was replaced with annoyance and snobby ness.
"I don't need your help, thank you very much." Snapped Hitomi as she jumped to her feet, this time not falling back, and collected her things as quickly as possible, scrunching them everywhere inside her jammed folder.
"Okay ice princess, can I at least help you with your papers?" Suggested Van, as he went on his knees to collect the scattered papers, not even waiting for a reply.
"What is the matter with you, Van???" came Hitomi's annoyed voice, "you are always being such a jerk to me, even a few minuets ago, so why are you now being…being nice all of a sudden??" Asked Hitomi curiously. It better not be one of his other pranks. Thought Hitomi when she remembered once when Van decided to 'help' her in fifth grade in art class. After Hitomi had spent three weeks of hard work on a painting of a baby bunny. Van thought it would look cool if it had a moustache while holding a cigarette. The horror.
"Uh…is there a problem with that?? Can't a guy be nice once in a while??" asked Van uneasily, trying to act normal and cool. Man, you can come up with the lamest excuses ever.
With this comment Hitomi snorted and mocked, "Yeah, sure, Van. But you can't, only when pigs fly." At that same time, she glanced at her watch. "Oh, no!! gotta go!!" shrieked Hitomi as she brushed past him, not even glancing back, leaving Van to his thoughts.
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"When do you think she'll get here?" questioned Merle as she held five bucks in her hand.
"I say she'll get here in one minuet before the bell." Said Milleara proudly as she held up ten dollars.
"Guys? What on earth are you two doing?" asked Yukari confused while she placed her hands on her hips.
"We're playing a game, betting on how many minuets, or seconds, Hitomi's gonna arrive before the bell. I say she'll get here less than one minute before the bell." Stated Merle as she placed another two dollars on the table. With that statement, Yukari rolled her eyes. Those two will never change.
Just at that same moment, Hitomi came through the door, with an annoyed face, and just in time as the bell rang.
"Oh!! Yeah!! Who's the best?? Millerna, better hand over the ten bucks, girl." said a too cheerful Merle while stretching out her hand, looking proud from her victory.
"Ah, damn." Mumbled Millerna as she handed the ten bucks unwillingly at Merle, who was now grinning from ear to ear.
"I don't know Hitomi since I was a kid for nothin', you know." Said Merle as she winked at Millerna, while she jammed the money inside her backpack, and taking out her materials for homeroom class.
"Good morning, class!!! I hope you're ready to start a new day in learning!!" Came the cheery voice of Mrs. Happy, the pudgie social studies teacher. No-one pays attention to her, she's as blind as a bat, and deaf as ever. She is also easy on grading, and nobody understands how she got the job, and frankly, nobody cares, so everyone just chats away like there's no tomorrow.
As Yukari glanced over her shoulder, she saw Hitomi's pissed off expression, wondering what could have happened to up set her friend so much.
Hitomi looked blankly at the black board, and wasn't listening to what the teacher was speaking. There was something bothering her. Something to do with a certain raven-haired boy. Why was I so rude to him?? This is probably the first time he's ever been nice to me, maybe today's April fool's day? No, that was one month ago. And I will certainly never forget that day. So what is it? I know there was something funny about his voice. Could he, could he have a crush on me?? No, absolutely NOT!! Someone can't just start liking someone from one day to another, right? And why would I care anyway?? It's not like I have a kind of attraction, well, I loath him, but NO romantic attraction what so ever. And where is Van? He still hasn't come to class yet, but why should I care? It's not like it's the first time he ditches class, so why am I fretting over it?? Why am I even thinking about him? AHHH!!!! This is so confusing!!!! Before Hitomi could finish her mental conversation, she was distracted when a folded piece of paper landed gently on top of her desk. Curiously, she unfolded the piece of paper.
Hitomi, what's up?? Why do you seem so annoyed today? Is it because of Van? I'm all ears ^___^
Yukari
Hitomi quickly replied and threw the paper over to Yukari, not even caring if Mrs. Happy saw it, she didn't see anything anyway.
I'll tell you everything at lunch, okay??
Hitomi
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"So…what's the problem that's haunting ya?" asked Yukari as she casually leaned against the school wall while sipping on her coke.
"Um, I don't even know how to start this, but, Van was nice to me today." Blurted Hitomi the last part, while she glanced at the ground, embarrassed.
"Uh…and that's a bad thing?" asked Yukari as she lifted her brow at her weird friend. "Wait!!! Did you say Van, meaning our Van, Jerk Van?" Asked Yukari shocked.
"Yeah, the only." said Hitomi meekly.
"Are you sure?? Wasn't it someone else that looked like him or something? Maybe you need glasses, Hitomi. You're always complaining that the teacher writes too small, but I can see perfectly well." Said Yukari while nagging in a motherly manner.
"Yukari, you're in the first row, while I'm in the last freakin' row!! Not to mention I got Van's big head in front of me!!" exclaimed Hitomi.
"Still, it could be a sign." Pointed out Yukari.
"No, I don't think so, and the guy teased me, only Van would have the nerve, the jerk!" said Hitomi as she clenched her fists. "But than, he got all soft and offered to help with the papers that was all over the place!! And even when I snapped at him, he didn't retort back. I don't understand him, something's wrong with…" Hitomi paused when she noticed Yukari's dreamy expression and a goofy grin plastered across her face.
"Uh…Yukari?" asked Hitomi nervously, not certain if she wanted to hear what her friend was going to babble.
"Love is in the air!! Hitomi, didn't you notice?? Van has the hots for you!!" clapped Yukari with glee.
"HE WHAT??" shrieked Hitomi in horror.
"He has a crush on you! It's so obvious, I thought about that when we were on junior high, but you would clearly kill me, with all that thing about the prank with frogs in your locker and all. I mean, he can't keep his eyes off you, even if it's because he teases you, but some guys do that when they like a girl, you know? They're too afraid to admit their feelings for them, so they tease the person to get their attention, don't you get it?? I think it's only now that he's thinking of showing his affections for you, it's sooooo sweet!!" said Yukari as she bounced around Hitomi.
"He likes me??" whispered Hitomi blushing madly.
"DUH!! Who knows, he might just ask you for the prom or something." Said Yukari.
"But, I want to go with Allen!!" exclaimed Hitomi, trying to loose the blush.
"You're still after blondie?? When will you give up?" asked Yukari disgustedly.
"When he realizes I exist." Said Hitomi disappointedly. At this, Yukari softened and brought Hitomi into a friendly hug.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to sound harsh, it's just, it's just that I think you deserve better, you know? How can I make it up to you?? Oh!! I know!! How about we watch Allen play after school? I certainly don't want to, but I know someone will." Suggested Yukari while winking at her friend who in response blushed.
"Really? You'll do that for me??" asked Hitomi joyously with shinning eyes.
"Of course!! That's what friends are for, right? And if you really want Allen, I'm not the one stopping you; I just want to see you happy. Even if I don't like him and think he's gay. But hey!! It's your life." Said Yukari playfully in the last part.
"Thank you, Yukari, you're a true friend." Said Hitomi grinning happily.
"Nah, it's no big deal," replied Yukari with a wave of her hand, "we better head back to our lockers, the bell is gonna ring in any minuet." Suggested Yukari as she saw the school clock.
"Okay" said Hitomi while she threw her garbage away, and hand in hand, both girls left the lunch area singing and laughing like school girls, not even caring the weird glances people kept giving them, or that a blond youth had herd their whole conversation...
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Sorry for the short chappy, I thought to go on, but it just wouldn't fit. I'm definitely gonna up-date sooner than my earlier up-dates, this is my last week of school!! *cheers* so you can see I'm gonna do loads of writing=) since we get no homework and do nothing, got for me^-^ I might not be able to write over the summer *since my family decides to travel all over the place during summer holiday, I'm leaving on the 9th* but don't worry, I'll try to write whenever I can, and I might even have the opportunity to up-date *maybe if I use my grandmother's computer, umm…*
Anyway, thanks once again for waiting so long for this chappy, you peeps are the best!! And Allen is gonna show up in the next chappy *evil glare* hee-hee…please review!!! I love to hear people's comments, and tell me if I'm going too fast on the H/V fluff…I sometimes just want to write the fluff and forget the rest…hee-hee, bye!!!! *waves* s ya later!!
Hitomi-chan^-^
1&2/06/03