::Losing Sight of Fate::
::Chapter 8- Classes of Fate---------------------------------------------------------------------
Authors Notes:
Er… [Nervous laugh]… oops. I haven't updated in ages and ages and ages and… yeh…
…. Nuts… oh well… I'm so sorry for taking so long to, um, ~start~ this chapter….
Here are my pathetic and useless excuses:
First week I was writing 2nd chapter of Joyous Heartache… 2nd week, I was, well, not writing (as you can see) and I was reading Ranma ½ fics The next Saturday I bought Ranma DVD's! YAY! That means I can start to write about Ranma ½ ( I didn't feel comfortable at the moment because I have only seen 2 OAV episodes, and the 2nd movie… but its still my fave animation…. RANMA AND AKANE ARE SO CUTE! Then, I got my Ranma ½ DVD's, and since then I have been watching all 6 seasons…. ^^ YAY! They rock!
Well anyways, I hope you forgive me, someday. This Chapter I am hoping will be extremely cute!
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Thankyou so much to all the people who have been reviewing continuously ever since I first uploaded chapter 1!
Thankyou!
~*~SHORT NOTICE~*~: At the moment it seems that this fanfic is going to be 9 chapters (most likely) so, this is the 2nd LAST CHAPTER! (how cool is that??)
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Hikari stirred softly in her sleeping bag. She could feel the carpet underneath her but she felt comfortable and peaceful, as a jolt in her heart told her that someone close to her was… well… close to her.
Her sleeping bag was warm against her body, and her chocolate hair was in an extremely loose ponytail (she had forgotten to take it out). Her hand was the warmest though, holding an affectionate object lightly, hand covered by an unknown, but soft and loving object.
Her eyes slowly flickered open, staring into a peaceful and calm face that she loved so much. His hair was placed messily on his head; sandy-blonde strands falling over his features in all-different directions, but still cutely.
She stared at him for a while, thoughts taking over her mind, conscience lost somewhere unknown. She didn't understand why he was single; every girl at school would have wanted him to be their boyfriend, it was like that in Japan, and she didn't understand why here would be any different.
'Unless…' she thought hopefully, her heart lovingly occupied by all her best-friends quality.
She quickly erased the thought from her head… she couldn't think like that… she couldn't risk their friendship on a hopeful thought that may not be returned.
It could ruin everything she treasured. It could ruin their friendship… and that was what stopped her, each day he was close to her, it stopped her from confessing everything he meant to her.
Kari looked down at her hand, conscience returned, she wondered what was making it so warm, and comfortable… a slight blush reached her soft cheeks as she saw Takeru's hand gently holding it. A smile reached her lips as the blush reddened.
His hand felt so soft as it lay on top of hers. It felt so perfect, just right, like everything was how it was meant to be. That was why she loved him, and everything about him. They understood everything about each other. He was her best friend; no one would ever understand her more than he did, never. Even after being apart for so long, the love and faith only grew stronger with the distance.
Hikari jumped as she heard her best friend make a noise, his hand slightly caressing her own unconsciously as he began to wake up. Fire alarms were ringing through her head as she jolted her hand away from his, not wanting him to know that they held hands all throughout the night, and she woke up without doing anything.
The last thing she wanted was to be in an awkward situation with Takeru, it had never happened before, and it wasn't about to happen now either.
Takeru's eyes slowly fluttered open, revealing his gorgeous sky-blue sapphires.
The two's thoughts were along the same lines.
Hikari: 'he's drop dead gorgeous… why haven't I ever told him how I feel…?'
Takeru: ' Why does Kari look like a ruby red tomato? She's so hot… … why doesn't she have a boyfriend yet…. Why cant I be her boyfriend now?'
"Good Morning!" Hikari smiled happily, breaking the loving silence as she continued to stare into his sapphires.
Takeru stifled a yawn….
"Mornin' Hika…." He replied groggily, before rubbing his eyes.
Hika giggled, smiling at him. "You know what, Keru?"
"…huh?" he asked, half asleep.
"You look cute when you first wake up." She continued, before jumping up out of her sleeping bag and skipping to the bathroom.
The last comment woke Takeru right up, and he soon found his cheeks blushing a bright pink colour.
'did she really just say that?' he asked, disbelieving…. 'why's my hand so warm.' He thought randomly, before shrugging it off, and returning to thoughts of his darling Hikari, going and getting breakfast.
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Later on- in the Dining room"…..'mornin…." Takuya said groggily as he crashed over a few stools.
Koji wandered in, not far behind, having a little more trouble finding his way as Zoe was clinging onto him as if she was a lost cub… still half asleep.
The 3 eventually found their way to the table and sat down for breakfast.
"So, what are the plans for this afternoon, Tee?" Takuya asked between large mouthfuls.
Takeru looked up at Takuya with a mischievous smile on his face. "You'll just have to wait and see, wont you?"
Hikari tried hard to suppress a giggle, and Koji too, had a smirk on his face.
Zoe looked inquisitively at them all. ' Somethings going on here…' she thought.
"No, really… What are we doing this afternoon?" Takuya missed all the mischievousness, giggling and smirking, and continued waiting for an answer.
"We'll be sleeping over at my Brothers house…" Takeru told him simply "And then going to the concert tomorrow night."
All of Zoe's thoughts of her friend's secretiveness were lost at the mention of the concert.
"OH! Yeah! How cool is that? Tomorrow night is going to be so much fun! I get to hang out with all my closest friends!" Zoe smiled as she screamed happily about the concert.
Koji pouted cutely (A/N: major OOC but….oh well…. hahaha… I think Koji would look adorable pouting!)
Zoe smiled kindly at him "And my boyfriend!" She kissed him lightly on his forehead, before standing up and screaming victoriously "AND I GET TO SEE MATT IN PERSON!! YAY!!!"
Takeru and Hikari sweat dropped, feeling sceptical of this-afternoons consequences, thinking of all the different outcomes.
Kari smiled reassuringly at Takeru whose facial expression was quite unreadable at this moment. It was sort of an 'Oh lord, help me, and them.' Expression.
"Don't worry, Keru." She whispered to him in Japanese. "It wont be too bad… right? I thought Japan was fun."
He smiled hesitantly back at his best friend. "I suppose, Hika, but its just that, well, he's a lot more popular now then he was back then. I guess it wont be too bad, I haven't seen my bro in so long, I suppose it will lift some stress to get it all out in the open, about the band and all."
"Hey! I'm singing to!" she said smiling at him. "You cant just go and forget about me and Sor!"
He tweaked her nose as she pouted, her mock angry expression lifting his heart, as his other friends watched their conversation in amusement, wondering what the hell was going on.
"Never did, Hika, Never did." He told her smiling quickly. The electrifying bond between them grew stronger. Takeru broke their gaze as he looked at his watch. It beeped loudly.
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He stared at it, and soon all eyes were on him, like a dramatic pause.
And he continued to stare……
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"Damn" Was all the blond boy could say, as he nervously ran his fingers through his hair.
"What Tee?" Takuya asked.
"We have around 7 minutes before we have to leave for school" he replied, his eyes were worried, but he shrugged his shoulders, just for some strange effect.
The rest of the morning lasted around 3 minutes as they all rushed around the house getting things ready.
"Bye Mum! See you at Matts!" Takeru yelled before he ran outside onto the worn pavement that led to his school.
Hikari bowed her head in a polite, Japanese manner, thanking Miss Takaishi for the hospitality, before walking towards her best friend.
Takeru's mother could hear their laughing for a long time after they left, as they walked off to the school.
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There were the same leaves, hanging off the same trees as they walked down the path. The dew dripping off of them, their green chlorophyll translucent in the morning sunlight, it was the same perfect picture, as the same pathway was quickly full of laughing teens.
Takeru and Hikari soon found themselves involved with their own little conversation, soon after they left his house, due to the change of conversation Zoe and Takuya had started about Matt. Not really wanting to talk about rumours and myths of their brother/close friend, they soon found themselves wallowing in each other's comfortable aura, and loving every minute of being reunited.
There was not one uncomfortable moment between the two, and they soon found that nothing much had changed with their relationship, except perhaps it had grown stronger with the distance, as they both couldn't get enough of the others voice.
"So?" Takeru started the conversation. "How are things in Japan?"
Hikari looked up her best friend, smiling happily. "Basically the same, nothing much has changed since you left, its just all been pretty boring." She replied.
"Oh really?" Takeru looked at her. "Tell me more? Has Ken gone mad from all of Yolei's stalking yet?"
Hikari laughed, it was a beautiful laugh (Takeru realized), it wasn't forced, it was natural and magical.
"No actually." She replied, enjoying talking one on one with Takeru. "He gave in just after you left. They've been going out for a while now. Yolei has him wrapped around her little finger. Its quite amusing to watch, actually!"
"So much for the same!" Takeru retorted. "Now we are getting somewhere!" he stopped to think for a while before questioning carefully. "What about Davis?"
Hikari's face changed from one of pure joy, to slightly irritated and annoyed.
She sighed deeply. "No. he hasn't changed one bit!" Her tone was also irritated "He just wont take a hint!" she said, exasperated "But he's my friend, and a close one at that, and when he's not asking me for a date, he's always doing something nice, and I am thankful to have him." She sighed.
Takeru looked down at his princess as a comfortable silence arouse around them, and they walked around the last corner. "Now you're here, I'm beginning to realise how much I miss everyone. I think I even miss Davis and his teasing!"
Hikari chuckled at his last sentence. "That's saying something! You two never were the best of friends, were you?"
"No." T.K shook his head. "Not really. Things were beginning to get better before I left, but it took some time. I mean, its not my fault he doesn't remember how to spell, is it?"
"Course not. Everyone else misses you too, though. Japan just isn't the same without you in it." She replied, brushing some of her hair off her face, as they came in front of the school gates.
Takuya looked over at Takeru. "So, Tee, What do we do now?" He asked. They were a little bit early, so they could work out what Kari should be doing.
"I suppose we go to the office." Takeru replied.
(A/N: I decided not to do the whole office scene, and when she was first introduced into the class, but if you really want it, I can change it, I just thought it may get boring… so I left it out, It did happen though!)
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Inside the classroom: 10:45 am.
DING-DING-DING-DING
The bell sounded over the loudspeaker, sounding the start of recess as the class hurriedly closed their books and ran outside.
Kari's crimson eyes locked with the ocean blue eyes of her best friend as he, and the rest of his group slowly walked towards their lockers. Slowly she felt a warmth rise to her cheeks as she thought of everything about him, and how much she loved him.
"Hika?" he asked. Her eyes remained entranced with his, as she nodded, asking him to continue.
"Are you alright with everything?"
"Course!" Kari smiled, snapping instantly out of her trance. "This place is so cool, Takeru! I love it! Its so different to Japan!"
"Great, I'm glad" he replied as he opened his locker, taking out a silver digital camera, and placing it in her hands. "You might be needing this. We are going to take you on a grand tour!"
"Perfect!" Hikari's smile widened "I've been waiting for a chance to get some fabulous photos! Now I can!"
"You almost forgot it this morning." Takeru told her. "You usually keep it round your neck, why didn't you get it this morning?"
Kari blushed slightly "Oh, I wasn't sure if it looked alright. I thought it might be in the way." She replied modestly.
"Everything looks perfect when its on you." Takeru complimented, smiling as her blush reddened. "You always look gorgeous, and you always wear that camera, why would it be any different now? Trust me, you're the most beautiful person I know."
Hikari felt her thoughts whirl around her head as he said that last compliment, and she laughed happily.
"Come on, Takaishi! Stop flirting! Your friends are calling!" With that, she grabbed his hand, and ran in the direction of the rest of the gang, her hair flowing gracefully around her head.
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Kari wasn't sure what to say, or how to act. She knew what she wanted; she just wasn't sure how to get it, or whether she could. She knew how she wanted her life to be, but didn't know if it could be. She also knew she thought too much. Way too much. But it didn't stop her from thinking, sadly enough. (A/N: What she wanted was for Takeru to be her boyfriend. Just making that clear)
They were walking around the school grounds, the sky was a pure and bright blue, and it was another one of those perfect lazy summer days. There weren't any clouds in the sky, and the sun was blaring around every corner.
The school grounds were nice enough; tall gum-trees were ruling the sky, so tall you couldn't look up at them without being blinded by the sun. This could get quite annoying if you were a tourist, looking for Koala's, but luckily, they weren't tourists.
It couldn't really be called a grand tour, as there wasn't much talking involved, everyone seemed to be off in their own little world of thoughts, and nobody seemed to even notice where they were going.
Basically, Kari thought of Takeru, T.K thought of Kari, Zoe was thinking how to get the 2 together, Koji was thinking about Takeru and his brother, and Takuya was thinking about why no-one was talking.
The boys seemed to be on automatic, slowly strolling towards the basketball court, and the soccer field. Hikari and Zoe were walking slightly behind, before Kari stopped underneath a gum tree.
Zoe leaned up against the gumtree, as Kari took out her digital camera to take photos of a Kookaburra who was sitting in one of the branches.
They stayed in silence for a while (except for the clickings and electrical noises made by the camera) before Zoe broke the silence.
"You should tell him, you know." She stated, her blonde hair flowing slightly along with the hot dry wind.
A blush immediately surfaced on Kari's cheeks as she flew into a mild-defensive mood.
"Tell him what?" Kari asked, keeping her eyes on the camera. "There's nothing to tell." She added, forcefully.
"Come on, Kari! Don't hide it from me! I know there's something going on."
Kari looked up at Zoe and shook her head. "There isn't anything, Z, there couldn't be anything."
Zoe just raised an eyebrow, before the chocolate haired girl continued.
"I mean he's my best friend. I couldn't risk losing that." Hikari sighed.
Zoe smiled triumphantly as she patted Kari on the back (the kookaburra was long gone, laughing its little head off.)
" I know that, Kari. I've seen you two together! You would make such a cute couple! You look so great together."
"really?" Kari questioned, although she already had it pictured in her mind.
"Of course! The whole school already thinks you're a couple."
"I dunno, Z, I want to, it's just… I couldn't bear to lose him. He's always been there for me; we've always been there for one another. I just couldn't bear it if there was ever any friction between us."
"Hikari. You know Takeru better than anyone." Zoe started "He thinks things through, and would never do anything to hurt you, or anyone else. You two would work everything out, you've never fought before, why would you now?"
"I suppose."
"Come on Kari! There has to be a reason why neither of you have dated, even once, while you were apart! And trust me, Takeru was asked plenty of times." Zoe told her, as Kari smiled up at her.
"I know, but I'm just afraid, Zoe, what if he doesn't feel the same?"
"Kari, if it helps, when Takeru found out you were coming here, we couldn't get him to shut up."
Kari laughed, as she realised she had acted the exact same way. Slowly she didn't feel so nervous anymore.
"Really?"
"Honestly and truly." Zoe smiled.
"Thanks Zoe." Kari replied, as she realised something.
She had finally come to realise that she didn't need to be nervous anymore. Zoe was right, Takeru wouldn't mind. She was worrying too much; Takeru had been her friend forever, and all she was thinking about was the bad outcomes. What about all those letters, and the way they kissed. Sure it wasn't passionate or anything, but it always gave her that feeling that she was loved. It always had.
They had never kept secrets, and suddenly she realised she didn't want to keep this one a secret anymore. Their love, and friendship had made it through almost 2 years of being apart, and she didn't want to be without him, not now, and not ever.
Suddenly she felt something in her heart jump with excitement, and love. Kari smiled as she felt her conscience reassure herself, as her heart beat loudly, and she felt that familiar tingle as she looked up at her best friend (who was watching her from a slight distance).
And she ran to him. Happily and carefree, knowing that nothing in the world could ruin this moment.
Within seconds she was in his arms, which welcomed her reassuringly, happily and lovingly.
" Hey Hika." He said softly, he smiled so warmly at her, and her heart beat faster, not with nerves, just because everything somehow felt perfect and right. Just because she was in love.
Hikari smiled back, and slowly took in a deep breath.
She started softly, in Japanese. An atmosphere of uttermost peace and tranquillity surrounded them, and nothing could change that.
"Takeru, I've been meaning to tell you something for a long time." Hikari said, softly, still in Japanese. "I never want to do anything that could hurt our friendship. I suppose that's why I've waited so long, but now, it just really feels like it's the right time…"
It was a comfortable stare as she looked up into his sapphire eyes, and he looked down into hers. Their arms still wrapped around each other. Hearts beating together, both fluttering with love and comfort in being so close,
"I love you, Takeru, I have for who knows how long…. " Kari looked like she had a huge speech planned out, and was prepared to keep talking until the end of recess, but was cut out as she felt his lips touch her own.
Softly, but passionately, slowly, but securely, and finally, they felt complete.
This kiss wasn't like any of their other ones, it was full of love, true and pure. It felt right, and at that moment, all they could see, hear, or feel was each other, they were in their own little world, as their aura's mingled together.
Slowly they drew apart, and looked lovingly into one another's eyes.
"I love you too." Takeru said, kissing her softly on her forehead and drawing her closer, and she rested her head on his shoulder. "I always have, since before I could remember." And they drew into another kiss.
They were more in love than ever before.
Koji smirked, as he watched them, totally oblivious to everything around them.
Takuya was muttering something that sounded like "great, another lovesick couple" and "Mushy stuff."
And Zoe was looking at the photo's she had just taken of the 2 with Kari's abducted camera, which had been dropped on the ground when the realisation took place.
DING – DONG – DING – DONG
"ALRIGHT!" Takuya yelled, knocking the couple out of their world and back to reality. "SAVED BY THE BELL!"
Blushing and laughing a bit, the pair withdrew from their embrace, and Takeru put out his hand for Kari.
"Hika?" he asked. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
Slowly she pinched her cheek.
"Just checking I'm not dreaming." She said in reply to Takeru's questioning look, before they both laughed.
"I suppose we've been having the same sorts of dreams then." Takeru told her, as she took his hand.
"Seems so, doesn't it." Kari smiled at Takeru.
"So, is that a yes?" Takeru asked, smiling back.
"You bet it is Keru!" She said, before adding. "Although, you do know this will mean facing my over-protective, angry and delusional brother, right?"
"Yeah, but it'll be worth it in the end." He said and tweaked her nose as she blushed lightly. "Besides, you'll have to cope with the same."
"I think I can survive." She told her new boyfriend.
And so, with nothing to lose, and everything to gain, they knew in their hearts, that this was meant to be.
There was nothing in the world that could change their destiny, and they both knew that nothing could ever break down their walls of friendship, and their stronger ones of love.
For they were in love, and knew that they always would be. For fate had been regained, and it intended to stay that way, and as long as they had each other, their destiny was close by.
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To be continued…….
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A/N: YAY! No one has any idea how long this has taken me to write this. I've known exactly what to write in this chapter since the beginning, and then half way through, I completely forgot about it!
Soz, I got a major writers block.
The next chapter is the last chapter! Basically, it will have loads and loads of Takari, and a lot of Sorato! And the guys will meet Matt!
But I don't think I will be updating for a while, sorry guys, but my parents are stressing (a lot more than me) about my upcoming exams, and so basically, I have to study.
But I do know what to write in this one.
And hopefully I will have it up as soon as possible
That just may not be for a while.
Sorry!
But I really have to update my other story, Joyous Heartache.
But perhaps, if I get lots and lots of reviews! I may be able to write the last chapter
sooner.
So PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE REVIEW!
It will help the last chapter come sooner, and I really like to know wat every1 thinks of my story, so, yeah.
Sorry for not updating sooner!
The holidays are almost over… T-T
Oh well….
Hope you enjoyed, and please review!
♥ Em
P.S: Tell me what you think… do you think I should have Meeting Matt and the concert in the same chapter? Or should I split them up into 2? What should I do? Please tell me in the review!
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