My Three Weeks
This is simply nuts! I didn't intend to cause trouble! This is not what I had planned. Are they planning to ruin me? What do they want to do?
"The rice?" Botan asked again. I ended my musings and while passing the rice, I glared at her.
"Here." I replied. She may think I'm mad at her or I'm in a bad mood, the hell what she thinks! It's all her fault.
Her. Fault. My fault? Their fault? Who should be blamed for this? I don't know. But one thing's for sure; I have to keep track of myself and clear things up. I don't feel anything for her. And it clearly shows she has no feelings for me right? But what about her pick-up lines? Her gentle ministrations? What about that? I don't know. Maybe she's just being kind... gentle... sweet. And---
"Daijobu, Kurama-kun?" and yet again, Botan manages to end my trail of thoughts.
"I'm fine." I lied quickly as I filled my mouth with more than a spoonful of the normal serving.
"Oi, Botan! Kurama has agreed to take you tomorrow." Yusuke hinted. Only making things worst...for me.
She took a fast glance at me and if I could hear her whispers correctly she uttered a soft thank you.
Thank you. What could be behind her words? Thank you for being a good friend? Thank you for letting me waste your precious time to come with me? Thank you for being so stupid to fill-in for Koenma? Or.. maybe.. thank you for being there? Whatever it is, it's probably a good sign. Since yet again I saw the usual light pink streak flush her face.
After that complicated lunch, I decided to drop by the Armani shop to pick up my suit for tomorrow's dinner ball. I need to look good right? Not that I have a problem with that department. It's been a while since I went here, it's either I needed a suit for a business meeting Tanaka-san wanted me to attend or to a boring meeting with his moneymaking buddies.
It's not that I mind going with Botan, but it's really confusing. I can clearly see what they're doing but the question is, why are they doing this? Don't they want Botan to be happy? Or they want so see me miserable? This is not good. Well, I may not solve this right away, so just for now I will just have to enjoy myself right?
I remembered the last Valentine's party I went. I'm with some college friends, when they played a trick on me. I can't really say I didn't enjoy it. But I had this horrifying thought about these things.... This type of things. I hate women forcing their selves. Not that I really don't want it to happen but, call me stupid or anything but I really want to do 'it' to someone I really care about. and I don't mind pointing this out several times to anyone even if it means I'll live up to be called 'a virgin boy' or something like that. call me anything but what's the problem of getting control?
"Sir?" the man in the store inquired, offering his help on choosing.
He handed me his few selections and I went inside the changing room. And as usual, when I finished changing, he made it a point to tell me how ravishing and handsome I am and some pleasant words to talk me in buying them. As I picked up my wallet to pay for it, a slight streak of blue past by the store. And as quickly I paid for the suit and made a run to where she was. I just know it's her.
"Botan-san?" I ran to her, she looked at me intently and tightly smiled. Now I know I was wrong when I glared at her.
She didn't even budge. And I heard a slight humph from her as she continued walking. And now, she is getting back at me.
"Sorry if I've been uptight okay?" I apologized, yes I admit I've been uptight but if she'll know the reason then maybe she'll understand? right?
"What's wrong? Do you have a problem?" She asked me with concern. One minute she hates you then the other... she makes you feel warm... whatever she doing... it just felt right.
"Can I talk about it with ca-- ice cream?" I smiled goofily, good thing I didn't slip up on inviting her for a cake... since I just remembered that's what we fought about awhile ago.
"Triple chocolate fudge will do... and a root beer shake... you're forgiven." she replied cheerfully as she pats my back jokingly. The best thing about her is she's so easy to please... and yet... you still want to please her with the best you can... why? Because of what she'll say... I don't know why but it comforts me every time I please her and she'll tell me a soft thank you... or any gesture that pops out of her mind... which makes me more eager to please her... I want to know her reactions...
We decided to go to dairy queens and as agreed I ordered her cravings.
"So........." Botan rolled her eyes at me, while......... what is she doing? I asked myself and rewarded myself a chuckle.
"What?" Botan asked, curling her brows curiously.
"Not that it's funny but, your eating ice cream." I explained.
This is the first time I saw her eating ice cream......... it's not really odd, but if I try to eat it......... not that it's weird but......... nah... you'll just don't get it.
"Why do you care?" She replied annoyed. I don't care really but......... let me re-phrase that........ I DO care.............
Can I face a fact that I really care about her? No!!
"Nothing! And who said I care?" Ooops... I think I have said it to blandly... or did I?
I think I saw her blush again? Damn it!! Why can't I even bring a camera to take this?
"Right. So tell me................ what's that problem?" She asked me, turning her cute face to a serious one.
I scooped a spoonful of ice cream and plunged it in my mouth and began saying my problem....... Nice one!! I congratulated myself.
"Uhm.. you shree.. I lorve thirse girol thart.." As I ate and eat at the same time, I sounded uttering some gibberish prayers.
(TT;)"Kurama, c'mon, I'm really serious!" she rolled her eyes to me and began explaining something I didn't expect she'll say.
"Look, I know I'm not like Keiko or Shizuru that you can have a WISE AND A REALLY GOOD pep talk but, even though it's ME you're talking to......... I could TRY to help you know.........." She replied not looking directly at me.
I gulp down the remaining ice cream in my mouth and stared at her. I didn't mind any brain freeze coming in......... Instead I didn't realize I was staring at her in such a strange way for a good... five minutes and so as a waving hand snapped me back to reality.
"Are you okay?" She asked me as she realized that I have gotten into my senses.
"I heard from the guys that you're so busy those past years about your Dad's business and school, you shouldn't push yourself to hard okay? Get some rest and listen to the radio or something......... and just lay back." She recommended, if it hadn't for the spoon she's been holding, I would've thought she's my doctor.
"Yes, doctor I'll do that don't worry." I smiled warmly at her, and unrecognizably snake my hand to hers......... but.........
"Mwahahahahahahahaha!!! What am I saying? Oh my gosh!! Look at the time well gotta go!! Thanks for the treat Ja!" She instantly excused herself and left me alone.........
May be she noticed what I was going to do........ that's why she.......... Damn it!! I might as well take her advice!!
I rewarded myself with a tall glass of iced tea and mom's good old chocolate cookies and dish out a whip cream with sprinkles on top. This is the life, and all I've got to do is turn on the stereo.........
I scan my brother's collection of c.d.'s. and even though they are really great, I wasn't in the mood for linkin' park, evanescence... or in the mood for my mom and Hatanaka-san's oldies but goodies songs... So might as well listen to the sound of. SOLITUDE.
*"You are so lame."
I instantly coughed out the beverage I'm drinking, and focused on my 'guest'.
*"It has been a very. Very. Long time isn't it?"
"Yes, a very. Long. Time." I replied telepathically. He finally opened up.
It has been a very long time since I conversed with him. Yes, the sly Kitsune who had been nearly giving me peace. and gave me back my sanity after giving up, trying to talk me into going back to our lair.
*"You seem to have a really 'intriguing' problem right now."
"What is so intriguing about it?"
*"You've been having trouble getting to sleep lately. And I'm pretty pissed off that I am TOO."
"What's new? I'm always like this. and strangely you never bothered about it... why now?"
*"You know, You're not the only one living inside this. body. and as you know I can't sleep PEACEFULLY when you're frustrated. You've been like this since you came back here. so why not kick our sorry behind back to where 'we' came from?"
"We got until three weeks. Just go back to sleep and let me solve this problem BY MYSELF."
*"You didn't understand me right? I said I'm PISSED off. let me control you for once, then I'll show you-"
"You're not wreaking havoc on my family. and friends. Not. Now. Until we go back to our lair."
*"I'm tired of waiting for almost 25 years of your humanity to fade!! I miss having a woman slither under me!! I'm sick of keeping silent, when all you feel is this. lame feeling!!"
"Then maybe you're better off waiting, than doing all you're frustrations here."
*"I've been VERY. VERY. Patient. As you can see, then maybe, you will agree in my terms as I have with yours."
"I'm listening."
*"For so many years, in my whole life as a youkai, I had never brought about to think of having a MATE beside me. and I'm pretty sure, you are too."
".."
*"And I have never thought about someone so perfect for me. that she'll be more important than my own. life. And for my criteria. and yours, we are sure we want someone who is not a ningen right?"
"Straight to the point? So you want me not to marry here? And spend time with you finding a mate. IN MAKAI?!"
*"Of course not. Hn. I don't want someone to just get laid. But a MATE. You know what that means right? And we both get to feel Onnas from Makai. are really not satisfying. or to be exact. they're just too rough."
"I dare you not too in---"
*"Include our blue-haired ferry girl? Of course I'm talking about her. What ever you say. we BOTH want the same. You have grown in me. As I have in you. Right?"
"This is insane! Can't you see she's getting married?!"
*"That is exactly perfect right? I've not live up to be the legendary thief for nothing?"
"And what if the feeling is not mutual?"
*"I will not wait for your humanity to fade. If she can't be with you as both your ningen and my form. then forget about your ningen life and we'll be back to our peaceful lair."
"Then let's go! C'mon, I dare you let's go back NOW!"
*"I see that you're making it difficult for you and I. don't fool yourself Kurama."
*"You got three weeks."
"Kitsune?!"
I can't believe this! Maybe. no. I'm here, I can't go back now. I just have to be prepared and be ready to go back to Makai. I'll never jeopardize my family and friends life. especially hers.
A/N Sorry for the . late. late update. well. nothing much. if you want to be updated. please email me in or send me a message on friendster!! natsumi_shouji@yahoo.com
This is simply nuts! I didn't intend to cause trouble! This is not what I had planned. Are they planning to ruin me? What do they want to do?
"The rice?" Botan asked again. I ended my musings and while passing the rice, I glared at her.
"Here." I replied. She may think I'm mad at her or I'm in a bad mood, the hell what she thinks! It's all her fault.
Her. Fault. My fault? Their fault? Who should be blamed for this? I don't know. But one thing's for sure; I have to keep track of myself and clear things up. I don't feel anything for her. And it clearly shows she has no feelings for me right? But what about her pick-up lines? Her gentle ministrations? What about that? I don't know. Maybe she's just being kind... gentle... sweet. And---
"Daijobu, Kurama-kun?" and yet again, Botan manages to end my trail of thoughts.
"I'm fine." I lied quickly as I filled my mouth with more than a spoonful of the normal serving.
"Oi, Botan! Kurama has agreed to take you tomorrow." Yusuke hinted. Only making things worst...for me.
She took a fast glance at me and if I could hear her whispers correctly she uttered a soft thank you.
Thank you. What could be behind her words? Thank you for being a good friend? Thank you for letting me waste your precious time to come with me? Thank you for being so stupid to fill-in for Koenma? Or.. maybe.. thank you for being there? Whatever it is, it's probably a good sign. Since yet again I saw the usual light pink streak flush her face.
After that complicated lunch, I decided to drop by the Armani shop to pick up my suit for tomorrow's dinner ball. I need to look good right? Not that I have a problem with that department. It's been a while since I went here, it's either I needed a suit for a business meeting Tanaka-san wanted me to attend or to a boring meeting with his moneymaking buddies.
It's not that I mind going with Botan, but it's really confusing. I can clearly see what they're doing but the question is, why are they doing this? Don't they want Botan to be happy? Or they want so see me miserable? This is not good. Well, I may not solve this right away, so just for now I will just have to enjoy myself right?
I remembered the last Valentine's party I went. I'm with some college friends, when they played a trick on me. I can't really say I didn't enjoy it. But I had this horrifying thought about these things.... This type of things. I hate women forcing their selves. Not that I really don't want it to happen but, call me stupid or anything but I really want to do 'it' to someone I really care about. and I don't mind pointing this out several times to anyone even if it means I'll live up to be called 'a virgin boy' or something like that. call me anything but what's the problem of getting control?
"Sir?" the man in the store inquired, offering his help on choosing.
He handed me his few selections and I went inside the changing room. And as usual, when I finished changing, he made it a point to tell me how ravishing and handsome I am and some pleasant words to talk me in buying them. As I picked up my wallet to pay for it, a slight streak of blue past by the store. And as quickly I paid for the suit and made a run to where she was. I just know it's her.
"Botan-san?" I ran to her, she looked at me intently and tightly smiled. Now I know I was wrong when I glared at her.
She didn't even budge. And I heard a slight humph from her as she continued walking. And now, she is getting back at me.
"Sorry if I've been uptight okay?" I apologized, yes I admit I've been uptight but if she'll know the reason then maybe she'll understand? right?
"What's wrong? Do you have a problem?" She asked me with concern. One minute she hates you then the other... she makes you feel warm... whatever she doing... it just felt right.
"Can I talk about it with ca-- ice cream?" I smiled goofily, good thing I didn't slip up on inviting her for a cake... since I just remembered that's what we fought about awhile ago.
"Triple chocolate fudge will do... and a root beer shake... you're forgiven." she replied cheerfully as she pats my back jokingly. The best thing about her is she's so easy to please... and yet... you still want to please her with the best you can... why? Because of what she'll say... I don't know why but it comforts me every time I please her and she'll tell me a soft thank you... or any gesture that pops out of her mind... which makes me more eager to please her... I want to know her reactions...
We decided to go to dairy queens and as agreed I ordered her cravings.
"So........." Botan rolled her eyes at me, while......... what is she doing? I asked myself and rewarded myself a chuckle.
"What?" Botan asked, curling her brows curiously.
"Not that it's funny but, your eating ice cream." I explained.
This is the first time I saw her eating ice cream......... it's not really odd, but if I try to eat it......... not that it's weird but......... nah... you'll just don't get it.
"Why do you care?" She replied annoyed. I don't care really but......... let me re-phrase that........ I DO care.............
Can I face a fact that I really care about her? No!!
"Nothing! And who said I care?" Ooops... I think I have said it to blandly... or did I?
I think I saw her blush again? Damn it!! Why can't I even bring a camera to take this?
"Right. So tell me................ what's that problem?" She asked me, turning her cute face to a serious one.
I scooped a spoonful of ice cream and plunged it in my mouth and began saying my problem....... Nice one!! I congratulated myself.
"Uhm.. you shree.. I lorve thirse girol thart.." As I ate and eat at the same time, I sounded uttering some gibberish prayers.
(TT;)"Kurama, c'mon, I'm really serious!" she rolled her eyes to me and began explaining something I didn't expect she'll say.
"Look, I know I'm not like Keiko or Shizuru that you can have a WISE AND A REALLY GOOD pep talk but, even though it's ME you're talking to......... I could TRY to help you know.........." She replied not looking directly at me.
I gulp down the remaining ice cream in my mouth and stared at her. I didn't mind any brain freeze coming in......... Instead I didn't realize I was staring at her in such a strange way for a good... five minutes and so as a waving hand snapped me back to reality.
"Are you okay?" She asked me as she realized that I have gotten into my senses.
"I heard from the guys that you're so busy those past years about your Dad's business and school, you shouldn't push yourself to hard okay? Get some rest and listen to the radio or something......... and just lay back." She recommended, if it hadn't for the spoon she's been holding, I would've thought she's my doctor.
"Yes, doctor I'll do that don't worry." I smiled warmly at her, and unrecognizably snake my hand to hers......... but.........
"Mwahahahahahahahaha!!! What am I saying? Oh my gosh!! Look at the time well gotta go!! Thanks for the treat Ja!" She instantly excused herself and left me alone.........
May be she noticed what I was going to do........ that's why she.......... Damn it!! I might as well take her advice!!
I rewarded myself with a tall glass of iced tea and mom's good old chocolate cookies and dish out a whip cream with sprinkles on top. This is the life, and all I've got to do is turn on the stereo.........
I scan my brother's collection of c.d.'s. and even though they are really great, I wasn't in the mood for linkin' park, evanescence... or in the mood for my mom and Hatanaka-san's oldies but goodies songs... So might as well listen to the sound of. SOLITUDE.
*"You are so lame."
I instantly coughed out the beverage I'm drinking, and focused on my 'guest'.
*"It has been a very. Very. Long time isn't it?"
"Yes, a very. Long. Time." I replied telepathically. He finally opened up.
It has been a very long time since I conversed with him. Yes, the sly Kitsune who had been nearly giving me peace. and gave me back my sanity after giving up, trying to talk me into going back to our lair.
*"You seem to have a really 'intriguing' problem right now."
"What is so intriguing about it?"
*"You've been having trouble getting to sleep lately. And I'm pretty pissed off that I am TOO."
"What's new? I'm always like this. and strangely you never bothered about it... why now?"
*"You know, You're not the only one living inside this. body. and as you know I can't sleep PEACEFULLY when you're frustrated. You've been like this since you came back here. so why not kick our sorry behind back to where 'we' came from?"
"We got until three weeks. Just go back to sleep and let me solve this problem BY MYSELF."
*"You didn't understand me right? I said I'm PISSED off. let me control you for once, then I'll show you-"
"You're not wreaking havoc on my family. and friends. Not. Now. Until we go back to our lair."
*"I'm tired of waiting for almost 25 years of your humanity to fade!! I miss having a woman slither under me!! I'm sick of keeping silent, when all you feel is this. lame feeling!!"
"Then maybe you're better off waiting, than doing all you're frustrations here."
*"I've been VERY. VERY. Patient. As you can see, then maybe, you will agree in my terms as I have with yours."
"I'm listening."
*"For so many years, in my whole life as a youkai, I had never brought about to think of having a MATE beside me. and I'm pretty sure, you are too."
".."
*"And I have never thought about someone so perfect for me. that she'll be more important than my own. life. And for my criteria. and yours, we are sure we want someone who is not a ningen right?"
"Straight to the point? So you want me not to marry here? And spend time with you finding a mate. IN MAKAI?!"
*"Of course not. Hn. I don't want someone to just get laid. But a MATE. You know what that means right? And we both get to feel Onnas from Makai. are really not satisfying. or to be exact. they're just too rough."
"I dare you not too in---"
*"Include our blue-haired ferry girl? Of course I'm talking about her. What ever you say. we BOTH want the same. You have grown in me. As I have in you. Right?"
"This is insane! Can't you see she's getting married?!"
*"That is exactly perfect right? I've not live up to be the legendary thief for nothing?"
"And what if the feeling is not mutual?"
*"I will not wait for your humanity to fade. If she can't be with you as both your ningen and my form. then forget about your ningen life and we'll be back to our peaceful lair."
"Then let's go! C'mon, I dare you let's go back NOW!"
*"I see that you're making it difficult for you and I. don't fool yourself Kurama."
*"You got three weeks."
"Kitsune?!"
I can't believe this! Maybe. no. I'm here, I can't go back now. I just have to be prepared and be ready to go back to Makai. I'll never jeopardize my family and friends life. especially hers.
A/N Sorry for the . late. late update. well. nothing much. if you want to be updated. please email me in or send me a message on friendster!! natsumi_shouji@yahoo.com