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DW: Silence. Alright, I apologize for the delay between updates, but I have been busier than I thought possible, so I am doing my best to stay on top of my five stories.
Irie: Fool.
DW: Shush. Thank-you to all of the reviewers, you will get the response at the end of the chapter.
Irie: On with the show. DW owns nothing except for the plot, and any other extra characters that she has inserted (for example, Lisa and Alice). The beginning of this story was inspired and based upon a true story.
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What on earth is that annoying ringing sound? It just keeps going and going and going and...well, you get the message. One second I am sleeping very nicely, and the next, this annoying buzzing sound wakes me up. It kind of sounds like my alarm clock. In fact, I think it is my alarm clock. But...that doesn't make any sense, because if it is my alarm clock, that means that school starts today. I turn over in my bed to shut off my alarm. It is 7:03. I flip back over and look at my calendar. Today is...September the second. Wait a minute...what did I write on this date...please tell me that doesn't say...oh my gosh...it does. Today is the first day of school. I catapult out of bed and into my bathroom. How on earth did three weeks go by so quickly?! Not only is it the first day of school, but I slept in. I was supposed to wake up exactly 13 minutes and 52 seconds ago. I quickly pull a comb through my hair, wash my face, fix my hair again, pick an outfit, hate the outfit, pick another outfit...well, you know how it goes. Finally I am ready. I grab a quick breakfast, my bag and shoes, and run out to where I am supposed to meet Kari.
As I jog to the meeting spot, I am wondering why I agreed to meet Kari. What if she brings Tai? Oh no. I bet she will bring Tai! AHHHH!! Then what will I do?! I can't meet Tai looking like this! I just woke up. Wait. What am I saying?! Why do I care about what I look like for Tai? I hate this. Everything is so confusing. Everything will be fine as long as I don(t do something stupid...like crash into someone the way I just did...
"Yo, watch where you're going next time, wench."
I do not even have to look up to know who it is. Only one person calls me names such as 'wench'. Matt Ishida. I roll my eyes and attempt to walk around him. I can see the place where I am supposed to meet Kari. She is not there yet which means that I am not late. Or maybe, we are both late, or...ok, Matt just grabbed my arm. What does he think he is doing? Better ask him.
"What do you think you are doing?!"
"I was talking to you, wench.
"Using the same insult twice in five minutes? Losing our touch, Ishida?" I sneer at him. He is still holding onto my arm. Jerk.
"Very funny Take-witchy." (DW: That was going to be a swear word, but I changed my mind.)
"Wow, did you think that up all by your self Matt? Must have been hard."
"I would stop mouthing off if I was you."
"Well, you are not me."
He is gripping my arm tighter. Okay...oww...oww...it actually hurts.
"Ishida. Let. Go." I say it very slowly, just to make sure that he gets the message. Obviously he doesn't, because he is not letting go.
"Matt..."
"Let her go." Comes a voice from behind me. I jump. You would jump to. Matt lets me go, finally. Jerk. I guess I should thank my savior. Oh...my...gosh. I'll give you three guesses as to who it is. Yep...yes...affirmative. It's Tai.
"Well, looks like you got lucky today, wench. We'll finish this chat later, when your boyfriend isn't around." Matt turns and leaves after this statement. Yeah, run you coward. And Tai is NOT my boyfriend. Idiot.
"Are you alright Sor?"
NO I AM NOT ALRIGHT!! Why did you have to save me?! Oh bloody heck. I am blushing. I can feel it. Why, why, WHY?! I don't like you. I had my feelings all figured out, sorta...and then you came back. I want to say all of this to him, but I can't. Anything intelligent, or witty, or verbal for that matter dies on my tongue and all I manage to do is nod. I think I just made a sound like a frog dying. What does a dying frog even sound like? Okay, so I have nodded and imitated a dying amphibian, I think I am free to go. I am going to go. Why am I not moving? It might have something to do with the fact that Tai is staring at me. I have to get away. I slowly begin to walk to the spot where I am supposed to meet Kari. Tai watches me for a minute then continues on his way to school. See you at school Tai. I am never going to figure out these feelings. What a wonderful start to the school year.
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Ok, I am in Tai's home room. Fate hates me. Someone is enjoying watching this happen. It's okay though, because Mimi is in my home room as well. If you are wondering about the school, it is really nice. We have four new science labs, a new gym, an auditorium and a whole bunch of new class rooms. It isn't huge, but it is really nice.
"So, how is your...problem?" Mimi asks quietly.
Mimi is the only one that knows about my tumultuous feelings towards Tai. I mean, my ONCE tumultuous feelings towards Tai. Because they no longer exist. Right. Anyhow, I told Mimi about what happened at the party and what I USED TO feel. She is the only one that knows basically everything about me and understands to a certain degree why I WAS confused. Because I am not confused anymore. Because I don't like him. Right.
"My problem?" I say in a nonchalant way, "My problem is...it is..."
Oh man, I can't even finish the sentence. Mimi is looking at me sympathetically. Stop it. Stop reading me like an open book.
"Sora Takenouchi?"
"What?"
Oops...that was the teacher wasn't it. Better fix that.
"Err...here."
The teacher is looking at me funny. Oh, cut it out. I am having a bad day...and I have only been up for a couple of hours. Joy. Stop with the glare already. Move on...move on...
"Andrea Tollometi."
"Present."
Oh wonderful. Not only do I mouth off to the teacher, but the girl after me answers perfectly. Wonderful. Grrr. I'm Andrea and I'm present. I'm...wait a second. I have heard that name before. Where? Where? Wher...OH!! Andrea, that's the name of the girl who called Tai. It couldn't be the same Andrea...could it. How can I know if it is the same one? Maybe if I turn around and see if she is sitting near Tai. Okay. On three. One, two, three...I didn't turn. I am a failure. I am going to tell Mimi that I am a failure. I turn to Mimi.
"Mimi, I am a..." Wait a minute. There is a girl sitting on Tai's desk. AND she is talking to him. AND she is touching his arm. That little...
"Sora? Are you alright?" Mimi is waving her hand in front of my face. I shake my head. She turns to look for what has distracted me.
"Oh my gosh. Sora!"
"Present."
"No, Sora! Focus."
Focus? Easy for her to say. "Okay, okay. I am focused."
I really I am. Sort of. I focus my gaze on Mimi, whose eyes are twice as big as they were five minutes ago.
"Umm...Mimi, what's wrong?"
"You see that girl that is sitting on Tai's desk?"
"Yeah."
"That is Andrea Tollometi."
"Yes..." I say slowly, "The teacher said that..."
"No! Sora, think! The name must be familiar to you. Andrea Tollometi...Holday School..."
"Crap. She's Holday School's beauty queen."
"Exactly."
"Shoot. Why does she have to be the one all over Tai? I mean, it's not like I care...because I don't. And I'm not jealous...because I don't like him. I...can't like him..."
Mimi nods. She understands. Well, I'm glad that she understands how I am feeling because guess what...I DON(T!! I hate this day. I want it to be over right now. Too bad I have six more hours of school left.
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Yes! This is my last class, and the bell is going to ring in five minutes. This day has been way too long. Matt insulted me every chance he got and Andrea has not let go of Tai once today. Not once. Not that I care. Three minutes and fifty one seconds. Oh, just ring already.
"Oh, before the bell rings, I have an important announcement." The teacher says.
I should pay attention.
"This Friday is the Welcome Back Dance. It will be a casual dance, but I know that the dance committee has been working very hard on it. Tickets will be available for the entire week as well as at the door."
The bell rings. I don't move. A dance...a dance...a dance?! Noooooooooooooo. I want to hit my head on the desk, but I can't or else everyone else will think I am nuts. Correction, everyone else will KNOW I am nuts. I slowly pick up my bag and walk to my locker. Why does there have to be a dance. If Tai does like me, then he might ask me. If he doesn't, then he will go with Andrea. And for some reason, I don't want that to happen. I pack my bag and Mimi walks up.
"The dance sounds like it might be fun, huh?"
"I guess."
"Who do you want to go with?"
"Ta...I mean, I don(t know."
Mimi smiles. She thinks she knows what I am thinking. She is wrong. I don't want to go with Tai. I don't, I don't.
"Who do you want to go with, Mimi?"
"I have no clue." She sighs dramatically. "So many choices."
"Oh very funny, Mimi."
"I thought so."
I pick up my bag. I know Mimi was joking, but it is also true. A lot of guys want to ask Mimi out. It's not fair. Mimi and I walk outside and begin to walk home. Thank goodness this day is over. And I got through it without having to see Tai again. I guess when I think about it; today was a pretty good day...
"Sora! Sora, wait up."
I take it back. Today sucks. I turn. What on earth does he want?
"I'll see you tomorrow Sora." Mimi says with a grin as she leaves.
I want to scream. Why is she leaving me?! Some friend.
"I'm glad I caught you Sora."
At least one of us is glad.
"Oh?"
That was clever.
"Yeah, I wanted to talk to you."
"Go right ahead."
"Ok." He runs his hand through his wild brown hair, "You know how there's the dance on Friday? Well, I was wondering if maybe you want to...well...I mean, if someone hasn't asked you already, would you like...ummm..."
I wait...I am in shock.
"Sora, would you like to go to the dance with me."
I stand there, looking into his hopeful brown eyes. Oh no. I have to tell him. It has to be done.
"Tai...at Kari(s birthday...when...when I came into the room and took the remote from you and stuff...I was doing a dare. Just a dare. It wasn't...it wasn't real. I didn't feel anything towards you. I'm really sorry Tai, but it was all just a game..."
"Even the kiss?"
I stare at him.
The kiss? No, the kiss was not a game. The kiss was not planned. The kiss is what changed everything and confused me beyond belief. Oh my gosh...I can(t do this. I turn and leave. I am running. I am sorry Tai, I truly am. But I am not good enough for you. And I think I have figured everything out. I do like Tai. I like him more than I ever realized...and now I don't know what to do.
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Irie: Wow, that was an interesting cliff hanger-esque.thing.
DW: Yep. Oh well, this story has begun to write itself. It is still going in the same direction, but certain things are different.
Irie: Whoopee.
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BudgierigarLT : Okay, okay. I am not taking it off. I am very glad that you like the story, and I am sorry if I made you angry by threatening to remove it. Thank-you for your support and reviews.
HuntressDiana: Thank-you very much for your review, it was very kind. I will do my best to put her thoughts into italics, but I have been having formatting problems, so I am not sure how well it will work. Thank-you for your input and review.
Tomadoi: Thank-you so much for your review. It was what really convinced me to keep writing. I also read some stories but don't review, and I thank- you for reminding me about that. Thank-you for your review!
AND THANK-YOU to everyone else that reviewed!! All of your support convinced me to keep going with this story. I can't thank you enough for all of your reviews!!
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Irie: Finally.
DW: Silence. Alright, I apologize for the delay between updates, but I have been busier than I thought possible, so I am doing my best to stay on top of my five stories.
Irie: Fool.
DW: Shush. Thank-you to all of the reviewers, you will get the response at the end of the chapter.
Irie: On with the show. DW owns nothing except for the plot, and any other extra characters that she has inserted (for example, Lisa and Alice). The beginning of this story was inspired and based upon a true story.
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What on earth is that annoying ringing sound? It just keeps going and going and going and...well, you get the message. One second I am sleeping very nicely, and the next, this annoying buzzing sound wakes me up. It kind of sounds like my alarm clock. In fact, I think it is my alarm clock. But...that doesn't make any sense, because if it is my alarm clock, that means that school starts today. I turn over in my bed to shut off my alarm. It is 7:03. I flip back over and look at my calendar. Today is...September the second. Wait a minute...what did I write on this date...please tell me that doesn't say...oh my gosh...it does. Today is the first day of school. I catapult out of bed and into my bathroom. How on earth did three weeks go by so quickly?! Not only is it the first day of school, but I slept in. I was supposed to wake up exactly 13 minutes and 52 seconds ago. I quickly pull a comb through my hair, wash my face, fix my hair again, pick an outfit, hate the outfit, pick another outfit...well, you know how it goes. Finally I am ready. I grab a quick breakfast, my bag and shoes, and run out to where I am supposed to meet Kari.
As I jog to the meeting spot, I am wondering why I agreed to meet Kari. What if she brings Tai? Oh no. I bet she will bring Tai! AHHHH!! Then what will I do?! I can't meet Tai looking like this! I just woke up. Wait. What am I saying?! Why do I care about what I look like for Tai? I hate this. Everything is so confusing. Everything will be fine as long as I don(t do something stupid...like crash into someone the way I just did...
"Yo, watch where you're going next time, wench."
I do not even have to look up to know who it is. Only one person calls me names such as 'wench'. Matt Ishida. I roll my eyes and attempt to walk around him. I can see the place where I am supposed to meet Kari. She is not there yet which means that I am not late. Or maybe, we are both late, or...ok, Matt just grabbed my arm. What does he think he is doing? Better ask him.
"What do you think you are doing?!"
"I was talking to you, wench.
"Using the same insult twice in five minutes? Losing our touch, Ishida?" I sneer at him. He is still holding onto my arm. Jerk.
"Very funny Take-witchy." (DW: That was going to be a swear word, but I changed my mind.)
"Wow, did you think that up all by your self Matt? Must have been hard."
"I would stop mouthing off if I was you."
"Well, you are not me."
He is gripping my arm tighter. Okay...oww...oww...it actually hurts.
"Ishida. Let. Go." I say it very slowly, just to make sure that he gets the message. Obviously he doesn't, because he is not letting go.
"Matt..."
"Let her go." Comes a voice from behind me. I jump. You would jump to. Matt lets me go, finally. Jerk. I guess I should thank my savior. Oh...my...gosh. I'll give you three guesses as to who it is. Yep...yes...affirmative. It's Tai.
"Well, looks like you got lucky today, wench. We'll finish this chat later, when your boyfriend isn't around." Matt turns and leaves after this statement. Yeah, run you coward. And Tai is NOT my boyfriend. Idiot.
"Are you alright Sor?"
NO I AM NOT ALRIGHT!! Why did you have to save me?! Oh bloody heck. I am blushing. I can feel it. Why, why, WHY?! I don't like you. I had my feelings all figured out, sorta...and then you came back. I want to say all of this to him, but I can't. Anything intelligent, or witty, or verbal for that matter dies on my tongue and all I manage to do is nod. I think I just made a sound like a frog dying. What does a dying frog even sound like? Okay, so I have nodded and imitated a dying amphibian, I think I am free to go. I am going to go. Why am I not moving? It might have something to do with the fact that Tai is staring at me. I have to get away. I slowly begin to walk to the spot where I am supposed to meet Kari. Tai watches me for a minute then continues on his way to school. See you at school Tai. I am never going to figure out these feelings. What a wonderful start to the school year.
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Ok, I am in Tai's home room. Fate hates me. Someone is enjoying watching this happen. It's okay though, because Mimi is in my home room as well. If you are wondering about the school, it is really nice. We have four new science labs, a new gym, an auditorium and a whole bunch of new class rooms. It isn't huge, but it is really nice.
"So, how is your...problem?" Mimi asks quietly.
Mimi is the only one that knows about my tumultuous feelings towards Tai. I mean, my ONCE tumultuous feelings towards Tai. Because they no longer exist. Right. Anyhow, I told Mimi about what happened at the party and what I USED TO feel. She is the only one that knows basically everything about me and understands to a certain degree why I WAS confused. Because I am not confused anymore. Because I don't like him. Right.
"My problem?" I say in a nonchalant way, "My problem is...it is..."
Oh man, I can't even finish the sentence. Mimi is looking at me sympathetically. Stop it. Stop reading me like an open book.
"Sora Takenouchi?"
"What?"
Oops...that was the teacher wasn't it. Better fix that.
"Err...here."
The teacher is looking at me funny. Oh, cut it out. I am having a bad day...and I have only been up for a couple of hours. Joy. Stop with the glare already. Move on...move on...
"Andrea Tollometi."
"Present."
Oh wonderful. Not only do I mouth off to the teacher, but the girl after me answers perfectly. Wonderful. Grrr. I'm Andrea and I'm present. I'm...wait a second. I have heard that name before. Where? Where? Wher...OH!! Andrea, that's the name of the girl who called Tai. It couldn't be the same Andrea...could it. How can I know if it is the same one? Maybe if I turn around and see if she is sitting near Tai. Okay. On three. One, two, three...I didn't turn. I am a failure. I am going to tell Mimi that I am a failure. I turn to Mimi.
"Mimi, I am a..." Wait a minute. There is a girl sitting on Tai's desk. AND she is talking to him. AND she is touching his arm. That little...
"Sora? Are you alright?" Mimi is waving her hand in front of my face. I shake my head. She turns to look for what has distracted me.
"Oh my gosh. Sora!"
"Present."
"No, Sora! Focus."
Focus? Easy for her to say. "Okay, okay. I am focused."
I really I am. Sort of. I focus my gaze on Mimi, whose eyes are twice as big as they were five minutes ago.
"Umm...Mimi, what's wrong?"
"You see that girl that is sitting on Tai's desk?"
"Yeah."
"That is Andrea Tollometi."
"Yes..." I say slowly, "The teacher said that..."
"No! Sora, think! The name must be familiar to you. Andrea Tollometi...Holday School..."
"Crap. She's Holday School's beauty queen."
"Exactly."
"Shoot. Why does she have to be the one all over Tai? I mean, it's not like I care...because I don't. And I'm not jealous...because I don't like him. I...can't like him..."
Mimi nods. She understands. Well, I'm glad that she understands how I am feeling because guess what...I DON(T!! I hate this day. I want it to be over right now. Too bad I have six more hours of school left.
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Yes! This is my last class, and the bell is going to ring in five minutes. This day has been way too long. Matt insulted me every chance he got and Andrea has not let go of Tai once today. Not once. Not that I care. Three minutes and fifty one seconds. Oh, just ring already.
"Oh, before the bell rings, I have an important announcement." The teacher says.
I should pay attention.
"This Friday is the Welcome Back Dance. It will be a casual dance, but I know that the dance committee has been working very hard on it. Tickets will be available for the entire week as well as at the door."
The bell rings. I don't move. A dance...a dance...a dance?! Noooooooooooooo. I want to hit my head on the desk, but I can't or else everyone else will think I am nuts. Correction, everyone else will KNOW I am nuts. I slowly pick up my bag and walk to my locker. Why does there have to be a dance. If Tai does like me, then he might ask me. If he doesn't, then he will go with Andrea. And for some reason, I don't want that to happen. I pack my bag and Mimi walks up.
"The dance sounds like it might be fun, huh?"
"I guess."
"Who do you want to go with?"
"Ta...I mean, I don(t know."
Mimi smiles. She thinks she knows what I am thinking. She is wrong. I don't want to go with Tai. I don't, I don't.
"Who do you want to go with, Mimi?"
"I have no clue." She sighs dramatically. "So many choices."
"Oh very funny, Mimi."
"I thought so."
I pick up my bag. I know Mimi was joking, but it is also true. A lot of guys want to ask Mimi out. It's not fair. Mimi and I walk outside and begin to walk home. Thank goodness this day is over. And I got through it without having to see Tai again. I guess when I think about it; today was a pretty good day...
"Sora! Sora, wait up."
I take it back. Today sucks. I turn. What on earth does he want?
"I'll see you tomorrow Sora." Mimi says with a grin as she leaves.
I want to scream. Why is she leaving me?! Some friend.
"I'm glad I caught you Sora."
At least one of us is glad.
"Oh?"
That was clever.
"Yeah, I wanted to talk to you."
"Go right ahead."
"Ok." He runs his hand through his wild brown hair, "You know how there's the dance on Friday? Well, I was wondering if maybe you want to...well...I mean, if someone hasn't asked you already, would you like...ummm..."
I wait...I am in shock.
"Sora, would you like to go to the dance with me."
I stand there, looking into his hopeful brown eyes. Oh no. I have to tell him. It has to be done.
"Tai...at Kari(s birthday...when...when I came into the room and took the remote from you and stuff...I was doing a dare. Just a dare. It wasn't...it wasn't real. I didn't feel anything towards you. I'm really sorry Tai, but it was all just a game..."
"Even the kiss?"
I stare at him.
The kiss? No, the kiss was not a game. The kiss was not planned. The kiss is what changed everything and confused me beyond belief. Oh my gosh...I can(t do this. I turn and leave. I am running. I am sorry Tai, I truly am. But I am not good enough for you. And I think I have figured everything out. I do like Tai. I like him more than I ever realized...and now I don't know what to do.
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Irie: Wow, that was an interesting cliff hanger-esque.thing.
DW: Yep. Oh well, this story has begun to write itself. It is still going in the same direction, but certain things are different.
Irie: Whoopee.
DW: Reader response time.
BudgierigarLT : Okay, okay. I am not taking it off. I am very glad that you like the story, and I am sorry if I made you angry by threatening to remove it. Thank-you for your support and reviews.
HuntressDiana: Thank-you very much for your review, it was very kind. I will do my best to put her thoughts into italics, but I have been having formatting problems, so I am not sure how well it will work. Thank-you for your input and review.
Tomadoi: Thank-you so much for your review. It was what really convinced me to keep writing. I also read some stories but don't review, and I thank- you for reminding me about that. Thank-you for your review!
AND THANK-YOU to everyone else that reviewed!! All of your support convinced me to keep going with this story. I can't thank you enough for all of your reviews!!
DW: Stay tuned for the next chapter. I will try to have it up soon.
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