Hello you wonderful peeps!!! Yeah, it's me, hitomi-chan, and no, I'm not dead n_n; I know, I know, I said that the up-dates wouldn't take so long...but summer vacations are so good!! Sorry u_u;; and I was having a hard time to sit down and have the inspiration. This doesn't include my ever lasting time on msn ^_^;; yup, I'm a bad girl, AND I had one week with no computer (because I went to club med) I have been having some awful author's block too...and this is for the other fics too, so bare with me please. So I'm gonna have a goal, I'll try to up-date my fics once a month, but no promises. And I have noticed a lot of people have been asking the same thing. "Is this based on ´not another teen movie´"? No, it isn't. To tell you the truth, I haven't watched it. Yup, here where I live (Africa) there is no such thing as blockbusters or movie theater...yeah, I know, really sad, but it's life u_u;; Okay, I think this is enough for now..... On to the thank you list!!!

*~*Thank You List*~*

dillopops- thanxs!!! ^_^ here's the new chappy

Dariel-hi!! *waves* hehehe....thanks n_n;; got scared for a second there....I thought I was going too fast on the fluff for H/V because you MUST feel the difference from hate...to love.....uh...okay, that was very weird, forget it n_n;; and yes, Van is very mean, but that's why we love him, right?? *snatches Van into a bear hug* but unfortunately he's mine ^_^ yes, I'm very evil n_n;; but I still get to keep Vannie. How can Hitomi not faint when Van calls her ice princess?? How? How?? How??? *shakes head* she is very dense...just the way we like her n_n;; and it's very cute too....ice princess *squeals* and Van is gonna have to do a lot of things *includes embarrassing* things to win Hitomi. And she will eventually change her mind......^___^ well, better stop before I write a page for ya...not that you mind :p enjoy the new chappy!!!!

Ria Fanel-hehehe....pigs do fly^^ just that we haven't seen any.....yet. whatever that means...OKAY!!! Vannie boy is gonna be nicer to Hitomi, won't you?? *Van nods head* see?? Now you can enjoy the new chappy^____^

Van lover- oh yeah!!! Van IS so very sexy!!! *drool* ah man....*more drool* okay, read!!! And of course, enjoy^_~

Hitomi21-okay, okay, here's the next chappy^____^ can I have a banana split this time, please???? So good^^ thanks!!!! Enjoy :p

SabineballZ-Yes, Allen has finally entered the fic (not including that awful dream *shudders*) and Van will still do some jokes...no worries^_^ here's the new chappy, hope ya like it :)

J.T.R-yes, I have FINALLY up-dated *claps* enjoy ^_____^

Sha Lo-thanxs for the nice compliment^_~

NightAngel2-slow down Ana n_n;; I'm here! *waves* well, kinda....and sorry for the lack of up-dates, blame author's block! ^_^;; and I'll make sure to keep in touch^_~ no worries, enjoy my new demented chappy!!

Mr. Jack- *blush* THANK YOU!!! Hehe...the whole family is reading this fic n_n;; cool, I hope that you and your cousin (J.T.R) enjoy it^_~

Kagome4-thanxs^____^enjoy the new chappy!

jess131346-*blush* THAXS!! Hope you get a new keyboard ^_^;; and I'll check your fics, just to tell ya how it rocks!! Lol, I mean it^__~ enjoy the new chappy!!

*****THANK YOU!!! If it wasn't for all of ya...and ****** my weird imagination...this would have NEVER continued, so, thanks^_^ I hope you like this chappy....and that the fluff that will come soon, I promise^__~

*~*More than it meets the Eyes*~*
***Chapter 4- Barbie Boy***

"Why did I say we could come here and watch blondie?" Said an overly bored Yukari as she glanced once again to Hitomi.

"Because," said Hitomi as she popped a piece of crisp into her mouth "you were very mean to me and you said we could watch Allen play as a way to make it up to me, or did you not say that? And blondie is not his name." Said Hitomi dreamy while never taking her eyes from the court.

"Yeah, but your flirtious stares is more than I can bare, good thing I didn't eat much." Said Yukari sarcastically, trying to emitate a barfing gesture

"Ha, ha...very funny,"

"I know,"

"Oh!! Look!!! He's going to score..YES!!!! cheered Hitomi as she witnessed the victory of Allen's team, thanks to him, of course. "Ahh, not only is he handsome, charming, romantic, he is also a leader, a strong commander."

"I think you've been too much time under the sun, young lady," said Yukari jokingly. "I am completely fine, thank you very much," said Hitomi with a pout as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever you say," Replied Yukari exasperatedly, as she averted her gaze to the ground, finding it a very nice spot to look at. ~What am I thinking?? Allen is so not the guy for Hitomi, Van is.. And what am I doing? Giving heads up for...Allen? Ah, yes. I'm Hitomi´s best friend and I must stay by her side blah, blah, blah., screw it. Hitomi belongs with Van, and not some demanded blondie who can't live without his pocket mirror.~

"Ah!!!!! Look!!! Allen's gonna make another shoot!!" Squealed Hitomi as she hopped up and down. And right when she said those words, Allen shoots the center of the hoop, exactly in the middle. "He scores!!!" screeched Hitomi while she threw her arms in the air and made some weird gestures and movements with them.

"Okay, enough already. You're embarrassing me, and I'm not deaf. I can perfectly see that blondie made a hit." Complained an annoyed Yukari.

"Ah, sorry grumpy grandma, I was having a victory celebration for my soul mate." Replied Hitomi coolly.

"Your WHAT??" bellowed Yukari while she stood up abruptly. "Are you insane??"

"Uh...Yukari, what are you doing?" came Millerna´s voice behind Yukari. At this, Yukari spun around and glared at Millerna. "I was telling Hitomi that Allen-"

"Allen is playing today?" asked a too enthusiastic Millerna.

"Uh...yeah." replied Yukari uncertainly.

"Oh!! Hitomi dear, would you mind moving a bit for me?" asked Millerna sweetly.

"Uh..sure." said Hitomi while she scooted over for Millerna and glanced at Yukari.

"I'm so lucky to know Allen's playing today, he didn't tell me, umm....I wonder why...Oh, no biggie!" said Millerna cheerfully while she added, "I'm so happy you're here, Hitomi, and you too, Yukari. Now we can cheer for Allen even louder!"

"Upiee." Came Yukari´s sarcastic response.

But before Hitomi or Millerna could scold Yukari for her strange behavior, there was a loud shout, "Heads up!" Too late. A ball came flying through the air and hit Hitomi right on the head, causing her to fall from her seat. Everyone came running to her aid, as an unconscious Hitomi lay on the benches.

*****

"Do you think she's okay?" came Millerna´s worried voice.

"Is it possible that she lost her memory?" asked Yukari uncertainly.

"Hi guys" said a very faint voice from behind.

Yukari and Millerna turned their heads to the light brown mob, sticking out from under thousands of layers of bed sheets, even though it was near summer. Emeralds shinning faintly, smiling lightly, was there, Hitomi.

"Hitomi!!" said Yukari as she rushed to Hitomi´s side.

"How are you feeling?" requested Yukari.

"Hitomi, are you okay? Anything that hurts? How many fingers do I have? Count how many, Hitomi?" demanded Millerna´s urgent voice as she held three fingers up and shoving them frantically to Hitomi´s face.

"Millerna, chill. I'm fine, thanks. And I would never be able to see how many finger you have, if you continued to press them against my face." Explained Hitomi as she removed Millerna´s hand.

"Ah...sorry. I guess I got carried away." Said Millerna sheepishly.

"How is she feeling?" said a strong masculine voice from behind the girls. Everyone froze, it was Allen.

"Allen!!" squealed Millerna as she threw herself at Allen.

"Uh, hi Millerna." Said Allen inwardly, "How are you feeling, Hitomi?"

"Fine!" squeaked Hitomi with flaming red cheeks. ~He's here, because of me! And he's asking for my well being! Oh, my, GOD!!!!! I can't believe this.~

"Is anything hurting?" Asked Allen worriedly.

"No, no," Said Hitomi too quickly and squeakily. ~God, I sound like such a freak!~

"Good." Said Allen while flashing his trademark smile.

"Uh, Yukari? Millerna? Could you....could you guys leave us alone? Please?" Asked Allen nicely, while Hitomi send puppy eyes at Yukari.

"Sure." Said Yukari through gritted teeth while shooting a death glare at blondie and giving Hitomi I'll-kill-you-later look.

"Bye Allen!!" exclaimed Millerna loudly as she left the room.

"Now," said Allen as he approached Hitomi, "can you walk?"

*****

"You're kidding???" Asked a stunt Hitomi as she walked through the school campus with Allen.

"Nop, I was the one who won first prize at the basketball championship." Stated Allen proudly.

"Wow, that's so incredible.....well, you're a very good player, so I don't blame you for winning. With all that talent and skill.." babbled Hitomi shyly.

"Really? You really think so?" Well, thank you." Thanked Allen happily.

"Uh....um, you're um, welcome..." replied Hitomi nervously as her heartbeat increased.

"Hitomi, you're also a very talented person, you know. I have seen your art work, and I'm amazed at your talent, truly." Said Allen as he gave a reassuring smile at Hitomi, only making her blush deepen.

"I...uh, thank you!" blurted Hitomi as she glanced at her hands, hiding from Allen's piercing eyes.

"I mean it, Hitomi. I can hardly hold a pencil, but you, you're incredible..." said Allen huskily as he neared Hitomi, placing his arm around her in the process, making Hitomi almost die of happiness.

"Hitomi, I'm really sorry about the ball..." trailed Allen as he gazed at Hitomi´s large emerald eyes.

"Allen?" asked Hitomi nervously.

"Shhh...I mean it, it was my fault that damn ball hit ya, and I feel that somehow, I should make it up to you." Stated Allen seriously.

"It was you?? The person who through the ball?? Oh!! Ha, ha.." Said Hitomi as she scratched her head nervously, "It's no biggie, really. See? I'm fine!" Stated Hitomi as she stretched her arms out.

"No, no. You became unconscious! The least I should do is take you somewhere...." requested Allen, as he lowered his head towards Hitomi´s.

"Allen...." whispered Hitomi as Allen continued to lower, only a few millimeters away from her face. ~He's going to kiss me!!!! He's going to kiss me!!!! Did I mention he's going to kiss me?? He's going to kiss me!!!!!!!~

"Hey, Ice Princess." Came an arrogant voice.

At this, Hitomi was up before you could say marshmallow, while Allen smiled.

"What are you doing here, Van?" asked Hitomi with a bit of anger.

"Me? Nothing....just taking a stroll..." Van replied as he smirked.

"Well, I better be off. It's good to hear you're doing fine, Hitomi. We'll talk later about our date, okay?" said Allen as he waved good-bye.

"Okay, Allen.." said Hitomi with flaming red cheeks at the word ´date´. ~ Am I dreaming?~ When Allen was out of sight, Hitomi jumped to her feet, "YES!!!!" Shouted Hitomi, oblivious of Van still standing near the fountain, with an amused expression on his face.

"Boy, you really have bad taste, don't ya, ´Tomi?" asked Van cheekily.

"Go to hell, Van." Snapped Hitomi.

"Ooh...someone's grumpy." Mocked Van.

"Yeah, only when annoying jerks as yourself come around." Replied Hitomi coolly.

"But I'm only a jerk with goodie-two shoes, as yourself." Smirked Van.

"I feel flattered." Said Hitomi sarcastically as she spun around, ready to leave.

"Wait!" Came Van's voice behind Hitomi.

"What?" asked an annoyed Hitomi.

"How are you doing in pottery class?" asked Van curiously.

"Uh, Van? I don't do pottery classes anymore, not since fifth grade...." replied Hitomi, still not facing Van.

"Oh, that's right. Heheh....after that incident with the wheel...." trailed Van.

"No, no. It was the kilm don't you remember? After I left class, you came and blocked all the holes of my clay cat, and caused it to explode in the kiln, due to air block." Said Hitomi sternly.

"Ah...that's right, sorry. The wheel was before?"

"Yes, you poured water inside my pot, and when I returned from the bathroom and began to spin the wheel, it splashed all over my new apron, and the pot was destroyed. It was my best, and it was so humiliating." Said Hitomi through gritted teeth.

"Wow, I never knew they made such an impact on you." Said Van

"Of course they did, you know how much I love art. But I never had chance to tell you how it made me feel, because you would always run away from me if I was ten feet away from you." Retorted Hitomi.

"And with reason." Blurted Van out.

"OOHHH!!! Van." Came Hitomi´s warning voice.

"Sorry, sorry. I'm sorry for all those childish years of pranks. I'm truly sorry. Can you ever find the space in your heart to apologize me?" pleaded Van.

Hitomi couldn't believe her ears....there, standing before her was Van, her rival, her enemy, the person who was the center of her hatred....was begging forgiveness? What was the world coming to? Maybe pigs really do fly.......After realizing she hadn't responded and that Van was waiting for her to reply. "Uh...I better go...I'll see you later, bye!" Before Van could say anything, Hitomi was gone out of sight.
*****

Ah, finally done!!!! *grins* I hope you liked it, and that you spared me by not making those two kiss n_n;; *shudders* I now how you feel.....Please tell me what you think, I'm gonna start the fluff next chappy, promise!!! REVIEW!!!!! *silence* well, at least I tried n_n;;, bye!!

hitomi-chan^-^

6/08/03