Chapter 2: Notice me
Vash POV
Two days ago Serena came to our school. She has been one of us ever since. She's a really sweet girl, and I am possitive that Knives likes her. She keeps asking me constantly, 'Why don't you go talk to Meryl. It's obvious you like her.' I always answer her the same way. 'I don't know what to say.' And it's true. Everytime I am around her I get so tongue tied, it is impossible for me to say anything.
I'm in a bind now. Serena threatened me. Not with physical harm. She said 'If you don't talk to her soon, I am going to drag both of you out of the caffateria and make you talk to each other.' I guess I have been moping over her for too long. Serena is a great person, but she can be scary at times.
It is already second period. I have yet to talk to Meryl. It's science class. I am actually an A student in science. I am not sure about Meryl, but she never seems pleased to come to this class.
"Attention. Attention. Today we are going to pair up for a science project. This project is worth 75 points. Some of you need these points to past the second marking period. You may choose your own parteners." the teacher announces.
I am still sitting at my desk. This is my chance. I can ask Meryl to partener with me. There's just one problem. I can't seem to get up. My body doesn't want to move. Milly is heading over to Meryl. If I don't make myself move...ohmigod. She's coming my way. If I just stay cool....
"Vash." Meryl says my name cautiously.
"Yes?"
"Um...You got a perfect on the last test, right?" Meryl asks.
"Uh...yeah. How did you know?"
"You've had the highest scores all year." Meryl says.
"You've noticed?" I ask with surprise. Meryl actually knows I exist. Praise the Lord.
"Of course." Meryl says softly. She slowly pulls out a piece of paper, and hands it to me.
I can't help but look surprised. A D-. She got a D- on the last test. I look up at her, unable to say anything. It seemed I didn't have to say anything. She knew what I was thinking. Her head is bowed down in embarrassment. I try to say something, but she starts first.
"I have been having trouble with science all year. I've never had bad grades like these." I don't say anything for fear that I will say the wrong thing and she will walk away. "That's why I wanted to ask you if you would be my partener. That is, if it's ok."
She's asking me to be her partener. Haliluya! I've been blessed. The girl I have had a crush on for over five years knows I exist, and wants to be my partener. "Of course. Yes. I would love to. Absolutely."
She's smiling. She's actually smiling at me. She nods her head and takes a seat right next to me. The rest of the morning classes go too fast. I find myself constantly staring at her. It was all too perfect. At the end of fourth period, she turns to look at me before leaving. She's smiling again. I smile at her. I go to lunch with a huge grin on my face. Everyone at the table looks at me. I sit down, and tell them everything. When I am done, I notice that Serena has a huge smile on her face.
"It's about time needle-noggin. I was getting worried." Wolfwood stats firmly. I ignore the fact that he has once again called me that ridiculous name.
"Well, I'm happy for you." Serena says cheerfully.
Milly nods, and so does my brother. I can see the smirk on his face. He is going to say something, I know he is. He always ruins a good thing, even if he doesn't mean to. To my surprise, he doesn't say a thing. I hear Wolfwood clear his throat, and I turn to look at him and Milly.
"I guess this is as good a time to tell you all the news." Wolfwood stats calmly. Everyone turns to look at him. "Milly and I are going steady."
Everyone smiles. We all knew one day those two would get together. They were a perfect couple. I go through the rest of the day with a grin. Nothing can ruin this day. At the end of the last period of the day, I find myself once again face to face with Meryl. I don't know what to say, so I simply smile. She returns the smile.
"Um...Vash...I was thinking....since we are going to be parteners, and all...well, I thought maybe we could get to know each other. I mean, maybe we could get ahead on the project, and well..."
I knew what she saying. "You want me to help you pass science, right?" I saw her blush at that. She didn't say anything, so I continued. "If you need any help at all, just ask." I started walking towards the door. She didn't move. I felt kind of guiltly, so I stopped and turned towards her. I couldn't help smiling. "I would be happy to have you as a friend too, Meryl. Perhaps we can get together after school sometime, and see a movie or something."
That got her attention. She turned to me and smiled. I was so afraid I had messed up the whole thing. She came up to me, and then spoke. "Tonight?"
"What?" I asked. I didn't know what to really say.
"There's a really good movie playing tonight at the theatres..."
"Yes. Absolutely. Um...what time?" I said instantly. When I realized she wanted to go to the movies with me tonight, I immediately agreed. I noticed how her eyes seemed to light up when I agreed.
"How is 6:30?" she asked.
"Perfect. Where should we meet?"
"Can you pick me up at my house?" Meryl asked.
"Sure. Where do you live?"
"322 Beech Street."
"Ok. I'll be there at 6:30."
"See you tonight."
"Bye."
I quickly head home, my heart pounding. I want to scream. I want to yell. I want to tell everyone that I am going on a date with Meryl Stryfe, the girl I've had a crush on for over five years, and then jump with joy. This was the most perfect day ever. I even marked it down on the calendar when I got home.
I went in, and checked the clock. 4:30. Quickly I run up the stairs, and into Knives, and my room. I rumbage through my dressers looking for something to wear. Knives raises a brow as he lowers the book he is reading. 'The Mystery of the Unicorn.' I ignore him, and continue throwing things about till find what I am looking for.
"What in blue blazes are you doing!?" Knives asks with a hint of worry in his tone.
"I've got to find something to wear!" I say as I continue to search for the right outfit.
"Why? Where are you going?"
"Out" I say distractedly.
"Obviously. But where?" Knives asks in irritation.
"To the movies." I say as I toss aside another shirt, and pull out another one.
Knives raises a brow again. "With who?"
Blast, I hate him. I toss aside another shirt and say nothing. Knives has a smirk on his face, I can tell. He remains on the bed, but his book has been discarded. His full attention is on me. Again I say nothing. I still can't find the right thing to wear. Knives is still smirking. He's going to say something, I know it.
"Don't tell me you got a date with Meryl Stryfe!"
"Ok, I won't." I say sarcastically.
"Moving a little fast aren't you?"
"I never said it was Meryl." I say as I move to a different area of the room with my chosen outfit.
He raises a brow at me in irritation. "Stop going in circles baka. Is it her or not?"
I'm doomed. Why must I have an irritating brother like him. As soon as he finds out, I'll never here the end of it, unless..."I'm going to the movies with Meryl Stryfe."
"I knew it." Knives says in triumphent victory.
"You breathe a word about it Knives, and I will tell Serena you are totally gaga for her." I say in warning.
He stares at me in completes shock. A blush stains his cheeks. He was not expecting that. "What's the point hiding it? Everyone knows you have been gaga for Meryl for at least five years now. Why are you acting like this is a bad thing, and why are you bring Serena into this?"
"Because Meryl and I are not going steady, and I don't want rumors starting because of one date. I am only bring Serena into this, cause I know you will call everyone the minute I leave and tell them. I am warning you now, if you say a word about this, I will tell her." I say as I change.
"Take at easy. Honestly Vash, your overreacting. I'm not going to tell them." Knives says as he picks his book back up from the entable. "So what time are you going?"
I figure there's no point hiding it now, so I tell him. "I am picking her up at 6:30."
Knives looks over at the clock. "It's only 5:40 Vash."
"5:40!" I shriek. "Crap. She live down on Beech Street."
"Beech Street! That's a half hour walk."
"I know. I know."
"You better hurry up baka. Your going to be late." Knives says.
About a half hour later I am ready, and on my way out. I run quickly so as not to be too late. Some time later I arrive on Beech Street, and start searching for 322. Finally finding it, I ring the door bell. A little girl no more than 5 opens the door.
"Hello. Who are you?" the little girl asks.
"Hi there. I am here to pick up Meryl." I say to the little girl.
The little girl runs up the stairs of the house, and I fear that I might have scared the child. I try to think of what I might have done, when I see the little coming back down the stairs, her little hands pulling an older girl. After a minute I realize that it is Meryl. She comes to the door, and the little girl follows.
"Hi Vash. Sorry, I was runing a bit late getting ready..." Meryl says as she catches her breath.
"It's ok. I was afraid I was going to be late." I say as I look down at the little girl and smile. She smiles back at me.
"Oh. This is my little sister. Her name is Sarah." Meryl says as she introduces the little girl.
"Hi there Sarah. My name is Vash." I say to the little girl. Sarah simply smiles at me.
After a few minutes we leave and head to the theatres. We decide to see a movie called Escaflowne. It was actually pretty good. I offered to pay for the tickets and the popcorn, which I did, and she seemed to be quite happy. When the movie was over, we left, and simply walked around for a bit. Meryl seemed to be a bit nervous. After a bit we made are way to the park.
"You know, Vash, I've been wanting to talk to you for a long time." Meryl finally says. I look at her with surprise. She's known I exist for a long time, and has been wanting to talk to me. I stay silent and let her continue. "You've been in all my classes for the past five years, and I've always wanted to say hi, but I never really could."
"Really?" I ask. It sounded stupid, but it was all I could say.
"Yeah. You know I...I really like you Vash."
Oh no. My tongue's getting tied. If I don't say something, she'll think I don't like her. "I...I..." Nuts. It's all I can say. Oh no. She's looking at me. What do I do. Smile. I give her one of my smiles, and she smiles back. She forcing it though. I can tell.
"Is something wrong Vash?" Meryl asks. I don't get time to answer, cause she starts talking first. "Never mind. Forget I said anything. I...I better go."
No. She's leaving. She thinks I don't like her. How can I forget what she said. She said what I had been wanting to say all night. Before I realize it, my feet start moving. I realize in an instant that if I loose her now, I'll loose for good. I'm running. I turn the corner, and see her walking with her head down. Quickly I call to her. She turns to me, and I can see that she is crying.
I catch up to her and look right at her. The words aren't there. They won't come. My mouth opens and closes, but nothing comes out. There's only one way I can make her understand me. The words have left, but my courage is still here. In an instant my mouth covers hers in a kiss, and I can tell that I have surprised her.
I feel something touching my face as she returns my kiss. I realize it's her hand. I've waited for this day for five years, and now that it's here, I don't know what to do. We break the kiss and look into each others eyes. I can see that light in her eyes again. I can tell she has been waiting for this. She leans into me, and I wrap arms around her.
After a bit she pulls away from me, and I fight to hold back my frown. She looks up at me with a smile and grabs my hand. I smile back and we continue are walk hand in hand. Nothing is said until we reach her house. We hug once more before saying good night. I make my way back home happily to find that Knives is waiting for me. He has a frown on his face and I can see fire in his eyes. I look at him questioningly. Sighing heavily he stands and hands me a note.
Dear Vash and Knives,
Your mother and I had an arguement today and have left to sort things out. We don't know how long we will be gone. I left some money for you. I don't want to here about any bad behaviors while we are gone.
Love,
Dad
My heart sinks. Just when everything was going well. Knives says nothing. We climb in bed, but neither of us are able to sleep. I don't know how I will get through tomorrow. How can one day be so perfect, and so horrible at the same time.
~End~
That's it for chapter 2. What do you think? Please leave a review. I think that chapter 3 will be Knives x Serena, and Vash x Meryl. Love and Peace.
Vash POV
Two days ago Serena came to our school. She has been one of us ever since. She's a really sweet girl, and I am possitive that Knives likes her. She keeps asking me constantly, 'Why don't you go talk to Meryl. It's obvious you like her.' I always answer her the same way. 'I don't know what to say.' And it's true. Everytime I am around her I get so tongue tied, it is impossible for me to say anything.
I'm in a bind now. Serena threatened me. Not with physical harm. She said 'If you don't talk to her soon, I am going to drag both of you out of the caffateria and make you talk to each other.' I guess I have been moping over her for too long. Serena is a great person, but she can be scary at times.
It is already second period. I have yet to talk to Meryl. It's science class. I am actually an A student in science. I am not sure about Meryl, but she never seems pleased to come to this class.
"Attention. Attention. Today we are going to pair up for a science project. This project is worth 75 points. Some of you need these points to past the second marking period. You may choose your own parteners." the teacher announces.
I am still sitting at my desk. This is my chance. I can ask Meryl to partener with me. There's just one problem. I can't seem to get up. My body doesn't want to move. Milly is heading over to Meryl. If I don't make myself move...ohmigod. She's coming my way. If I just stay cool....
"Vash." Meryl says my name cautiously.
"Yes?"
"Um...You got a perfect on the last test, right?" Meryl asks.
"Uh...yeah. How did you know?"
"You've had the highest scores all year." Meryl says.
"You've noticed?" I ask with surprise. Meryl actually knows I exist. Praise the Lord.
"Of course." Meryl says softly. She slowly pulls out a piece of paper, and hands it to me.
I can't help but look surprised. A D-. She got a D- on the last test. I look up at her, unable to say anything. It seemed I didn't have to say anything. She knew what I was thinking. Her head is bowed down in embarrassment. I try to say something, but she starts first.
"I have been having trouble with science all year. I've never had bad grades like these." I don't say anything for fear that I will say the wrong thing and she will walk away. "That's why I wanted to ask you if you would be my partener. That is, if it's ok."
She's asking me to be her partener. Haliluya! I've been blessed. The girl I have had a crush on for over five years knows I exist, and wants to be my partener. "Of course. Yes. I would love to. Absolutely."
She's smiling. She's actually smiling at me. She nods her head and takes a seat right next to me. The rest of the morning classes go too fast. I find myself constantly staring at her. It was all too perfect. At the end of fourth period, she turns to look at me before leaving. She's smiling again. I smile at her. I go to lunch with a huge grin on my face. Everyone at the table looks at me. I sit down, and tell them everything. When I am done, I notice that Serena has a huge smile on her face.
"It's about time needle-noggin. I was getting worried." Wolfwood stats firmly. I ignore the fact that he has once again called me that ridiculous name.
"Well, I'm happy for you." Serena says cheerfully.
Milly nods, and so does my brother. I can see the smirk on his face. He is going to say something, I know he is. He always ruins a good thing, even if he doesn't mean to. To my surprise, he doesn't say a thing. I hear Wolfwood clear his throat, and I turn to look at him and Milly.
"I guess this is as good a time to tell you all the news." Wolfwood stats calmly. Everyone turns to look at him. "Milly and I are going steady."
Everyone smiles. We all knew one day those two would get together. They were a perfect couple. I go through the rest of the day with a grin. Nothing can ruin this day. At the end of the last period of the day, I find myself once again face to face with Meryl. I don't know what to say, so I simply smile. She returns the smile.
"Um...Vash...I was thinking....since we are going to be parteners, and all...well, I thought maybe we could get to know each other. I mean, maybe we could get ahead on the project, and well..."
I knew what she saying. "You want me to help you pass science, right?" I saw her blush at that. She didn't say anything, so I continued. "If you need any help at all, just ask." I started walking towards the door. She didn't move. I felt kind of guiltly, so I stopped and turned towards her. I couldn't help smiling. "I would be happy to have you as a friend too, Meryl. Perhaps we can get together after school sometime, and see a movie or something."
That got her attention. She turned to me and smiled. I was so afraid I had messed up the whole thing. She came up to me, and then spoke. "Tonight?"
"What?" I asked. I didn't know what to really say.
"There's a really good movie playing tonight at the theatres..."
"Yes. Absolutely. Um...what time?" I said instantly. When I realized she wanted to go to the movies with me tonight, I immediately agreed. I noticed how her eyes seemed to light up when I agreed.
"How is 6:30?" she asked.
"Perfect. Where should we meet?"
"Can you pick me up at my house?" Meryl asked.
"Sure. Where do you live?"
"322 Beech Street."
"Ok. I'll be there at 6:30."
"See you tonight."
"Bye."
I quickly head home, my heart pounding. I want to scream. I want to yell. I want to tell everyone that I am going on a date with Meryl Stryfe, the girl I've had a crush on for over five years, and then jump with joy. This was the most perfect day ever. I even marked it down on the calendar when I got home.
I went in, and checked the clock. 4:30. Quickly I run up the stairs, and into Knives, and my room. I rumbage through my dressers looking for something to wear. Knives raises a brow as he lowers the book he is reading. 'The Mystery of the Unicorn.' I ignore him, and continue throwing things about till find what I am looking for.
"What in blue blazes are you doing!?" Knives asks with a hint of worry in his tone.
"I've got to find something to wear!" I say as I continue to search for the right outfit.
"Why? Where are you going?"
"Out" I say distractedly.
"Obviously. But where?" Knives asks in irritation.
"To the movies." I say as I toss aside another shirt, and pull out another one.
Knives raises a brow again. "With who?"
Blast, I hate him. I toss aside another shirt and say nothing. Knives has a smirk on his face, I can tell. He remains on the bed, but his book has been discarded. His full attention is on me. Again I say nothing. I still can't find the right thing to wear. Knives is still smirking. He's going to say something, I know it.
"Don't tell me you got a date with Meryl Stryfe!"
"Ok, I won't." I say sarcastically.
"Moving a little fast aren't you?"
"I never said it was Meryl." I say as I move to a different area of the room with my chosen outfit.
He raises a brow at me in irritation. "Stop going in circles baka. Is it her or not?"
I'm doomed. Why must I have an irritating brother like him. As soon as he finds out, I'll never here the end of it, unless..."I'm going to the movies with Meryl Stryfe."
"I knew it." Knives says in triumphent victory.
"You breathe a word about it Knives, and I will tell Serena you are totally gaga for her." I say in warning.
He stares at me in completes shock. A blush stains his cheeks. He was not expecting that. "What's the point hiding it? Everyone knows you have been gaga for Meryl for at least five years now. Why are you acting like this is a bad thing, and why are you bring Serena into this?"
"Because Meryl and I are not going steady, and I don't want rumors starting because of one date. I am only bring Serena into this, cause I know you will call everyone the minute I leave and tell them. I am warning you now, if you say a word about this, I will tell her." I say as I change.
"Take at easy. Honestly Vash, your overreacting. I'm not going to tell them." Knives says as he picks his book back up from the entable. "So what time are you going?"
I figure there's no point hiding it now, so I tell him. "I am picking her up at 6:30."
Knives looks over at the clock. "It's only 5:40 Vash."
"5:40!" I shriek. "Crap. She live down on Beech Street."
"Beech Street! That's a half hour walk."
"I know. I know."
"You better hurry up baka. Your going to be late." Knives says.
About a half hour later I am ready, and on my way out. I run quickly so as not to be too late. Some time later I arrive on Beech Street, and start searching for 322. Finally finding it, I ring the door bell. A little girl no more than 5 opens the door.
"Hello. Who are you?" the little girl asks.
"Hi there. I am here to pick up Meryl." I say to the little girl.
The little girl runs up the stairs of the house, and I fear that I might have scared the child. I try to think of what I might have done, when I see the little coming back down the stairs, her little hands pulling an older girl. After a minute I realize that it is Meryl. She comes to the door, and the little girl follows.
"Hi Vash. Sorry, I was runing a bit late getting ready..." Meryl says as she catches her breath.
"It's ok. I was afraid I was going to be late." I say as I look down at the little girl and smile. She smiles back at me.
"Oh. This is my little sister. Her name is Sarah." Meryl says as she introduces the little girl.
"Hi there Sarah. My name is Vash." I say to the little girl. Sarah simply smiles at me.
After a few minutes we leave and head to the theatres. We decide to see a movie called Escaflowne. It was actually pretty good. I offered to pay for the tickets and the popcorn, which I did, and she seemed to be quite happy. When the movie was over, we left, and simply walked around for a bit. Meryl seemed to be a bit nervous. After a bit we made are way to the park.
"You know, Vash, I've been wanting to talk to you for a long time." Meryl finally says. I look at her with surprise. She's known I exist for a long time, and has been wanting to talk to me. I stay silent and let her continue. "You've been in all my classes for the past five years, and I've always wanted to say hi, but I never really could."
"Really?" I ask. It sounded stupid, but it was all I could say.
"Yeah. You know I...I really like you Vash."
Oh no. My tongue's getting tied. If I don't say something, she'll think I don't like her. "I...I..." Nuts. It's all I can say. Oh no. She's looking at me. What do I do. Smile. I give her one of my smiles, and she smiles back. She forcing it though. I can tell.
"Is something wrong Vash?" Meryl asks. I don't get time to answer, cause she starts talking first. "Never mind. Forget I said anything. I...I better go."
No. She's leaving. She thinks I don't like her. How can I forget what she said. She said what I had been wanting to say all night. Before I realize it, my feet start moving. I realize in an instant that if I loose her now, I'll loose for good. I'm running. I turn the corner, and see her walking with her head down. Quickly I call to her. She turns to me, and I can see that she is crying.
I catch up to her and look right at her. The words aren't there. They won't come. My mouth opens and closes, but nothing comes out. There's only one way I can make her understand me. The words have left, but my courage is still here. In an instant my mouth covers hers in a kiss, and I can tell that I have surprised her.
I feel something touching my face as she returns my kiss. I realize it's her hand. I've waited for this day for five years, and now that it's here, I don't know what to do. We break the kiss and look into each others eyes. I can see that light in her eyes again. I can tell she has been waiting for this. She leans into me, and I wrap arms around her.
After a bit she pulls away from me, and I fight to hold back my frown. She looks up at me with a smile and grabs my hand. I smile back and we continue are walk hand in hand. Nothing is said until we reach her house. We hug once more before saying good night. I make my way back home happily to find that Knives is waiting for me. He has a frown on his face and I can see fire in his eyes. I look at him questioningly. Sighing heavily he stands and hands me a note.
Dear Vash and Knives,
Your mother and I had an arguement today and have left to sort things out. We don't know how long we will be gone. I left some money for you. I don't want to here about any bad behaviors while we are gone.
Love,
Dad
My heart sinks. Just when everything was going well. Knives says nothing. We climb in bed, but neither of us are able to sleep. I don't know how I will get through tomorrow. How can one day be so perfect, and so horrible at the same time.
~End~
That's it for chapter 2. What do you think? Please leave a review. I think that chapter 3 will be Knives x Serena, and Vash x Meryl. Love and Peace.