Top of the world
Disclaimer: I do not own Hana Yori Dango
Saturday, 2:00 PM
Matsuhiko Amusement Park
"Sorry I'm late. The traffic was heavy." Tsukushi excused herself. Rui and Shigeru nodded and smiled, but Tsukasa was stunned.
Tsukushi was wearing a miniskirt from DKNY, a pink, floral-print camisole, and a pair of sneakers. She had let her tresses down and clipped the stray strands of her hair with a barrette. Tsukasa was amazed on how she could look simple yet beautiful. Or was it just him who thought about Tsukushi that way? He ignored the thoughts and turned to the other three.
"So, where to now?" Surely Tsukasa didn't know much about amusement parks and carnivals.
"Let's ride the carousel, Tsukasa!" Shigeru exclaimed. Tsukasa looked around on the horses Shigeru was pointing at. That sucks, he thought.
"We'll be going to the roller coaster. We'll see you later!" Tsukushi had left, bringing Rui with her. Tsukasa stared at their retreating backs. How he wished he was the one to stroll with Tsukushi, not Rui.
Shigeru saw the look on Tsukasa's face, but pushed the thoughts aside. She felt a mixture of emotions inside, she wanted to get mad at Tsukushi, but could she blame her if she's the one that Tsukasa likes? She pitied herself at the same time; she was trying all these years for Tsukasa to notice her, but that was all in vain. She still tried to put up a brave front, however. Smiling, she asked Tsukasa where he wants to go. Tsukasa said anywhere that would not stink, so Shigeru dragged him to a shooting booth. Tsukasa shot all the targets and was awarded a teddy bear, but he just gave it to Shigeru, who felt so happy with the simple gift.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the amusement park...
"Wasn't that cool?! It was so scary yet so thrilling!" Tsukushi couldn't contain her happiness. It was like being back in New York, she felt so free and light, especially with Rui. She studied his profile and smiled. Rui caught her smiling and asked what's funny.
"Nothing, I felt like a six year old girl again. It's so great to be back." She explained simply. Rui stared at her and looked away.
After some time, they felt hungry and called Shigeru and Tsukasa to meet up. They ordered some food and sat down at a nearby table. Tsukushi kept on talking about the rides she took with Rui, and Tsukasa was just staring at her, not listening but just looking. Shigeru was faking a smile and pretending she finds it funny, but deep inside she was already loathing Tsukushi.
"Shigeru, did you see that skit and theatre mini show somewhere in here? I thought you like dramas and plays and the likes?" Rui was taking Shigeru away from the two. Shigeru nodded and said she does, and asked Rui for the directions. She's not going to give in for some sort of bait, she could think and do better than that.
"Go with him, Shigeru. You know I don't like plays that much." Tsukasa rolled his eyes. He didn't get what Rui was trying to do, he just didn't like being with Shigeru, and he's still angry of the issue with Rui and Tsukushi dating. Shigeru pleaded Tsukasa to come with her, but the latter wouldn't budge. Shigeru stood up and went with Rui, throwing Tsukasa and Tsukushi one last angry glance.
"I think she's mad." Tsukushi turned to Tsukasa. Tsukasa looked at her and she smiled, but he turned his head on the other direction.
"As if I care! She gets too emotional when watching those plays, yet they don't seem too good to watch, do they?" Tsukasa inquired. Tsukushi shrugged and said she finds them cool to watch.
"Anyway, where do you wanna go next? Surely you won't stay here sitting around, you'll just sore your butt if you do that." Tsukushi said teasingly. Tsukasa looked at her and she laughed at his screwed face.
"Oh come on, get a life! Let's ride that 'Boat of Terror', what say you?" Tsukushi stood up, holding to Tsukasa's hand and pulling him away to the boats waiting to be ridden.
"This is ridiculous! All those fake monsters make me sick!" Tsukasa scowled, but Tsukushi had already pushed him to the boat and sat down beside him. The boat started to move and the monsters showed up from everywhere, making Tsukushi scream and shout at the top of her lungs.
"Cut the shouting will you?! My ears are already hurting from your eerie voice! I won't doubt it if I'm deaf the moment I get out of here!" Tsukasa's voice came towering Tsukushi's. Tsukushi looked at him, but a mummified creature that looked like he was wrapped using a pile of flat and soggy pasta. Tsukushi screamed and grasp Tsukasa's shirt, hugging him tight and muffling her loud voice. Tsukasa was taken by surprise, he was speechless. His cheeks were a shade of crimson from blushing and his heart was beating like mad it might've jumped out from his chest if he had no ribs to keep it in. Tsukushi felt so light and safe in Tsukasa's arms and they stayed on like that until the ride ended.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to do that. I just got so scared." Tsukushi apologized. Tsukasa knew what she was talking about.
"No sweat. That's mine, don't bother." Tsukasa stopped Tsukushi from getting her phone and took out his phone instead. It was a text message from Rui saying: '5:00 PM...I've taken Shigeru home...got pretty emotional and never stopped crying throughout the play...got sleepy and asked to go home...go make your move'. Tsukasa thanked Rui silently and turned to face Tsukushi.
"Rui had taken Shigeru home. See, I told you she's emotional...a crybaby they say." Tsukasa said, he was feeling free somehow, and even offered a ride to the Ferris wheel.
"Whoa! I didn't expect you'd like the amusement park!" Tsukushi was jubilant. They walked together and took a ride on the Ferris wheel. The machine stopped, and Tsukushi looked at Tsukasa questioningly.
"Do you think there's something wrong?" Tsukushi was panting. Tsukasa turned to her, concerned. She seemed like having a problem in breathing.
"You okay?" Tsukasa had already leaned over her.
"I'm not usually afraid of heights...but when you say this high..." Tsukushi was grasping for breath, while Tsukasa looked down under him. They were up in the air as high as a 10-storey building!
He turned to Tsukushi, and noticed her slightly parted lips. Her lips were still red and tempting, even when she's lacking proper breathing.
"Don't worry, I'll help you, I'll give you breathing lessons!"
"What do you mean breathing lessons?! I'm not drowning, no need to give me C---"Tsukushi was stunned. Tsukasa had kissed her fully on the lips, shocking her totally. She tried to push him away, but she soon melted to his warm kiss. She then closed her eyes and returned his kiss, not wanting to end their blissful moment.
Top of the world
By the Carpenters
Such a feelin's comin' over me
There is wonder in most everything I see
Not a cloud in the sky
Got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be
Is now coming true especially for me
And the reason is clear
It's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Something in the wind has learned my name
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Both were surprised when they broke apart. They were blushing furiously. Tsukushi felt shy, but happy at the same time. They went down after the ride and started walking down the amusement park. Tsukasa was smiling like an idiot, and couldn't help staring at Tsukushi.
"What are you looking at?" Tsukushi was still blushing, and couldn't look straightly at Tsukasa.
"Nothing. You look beautiful. Where to now, miss?" Tsukasa asked politely.
"Take me home, I'm tired already." Tsukushi said flatly.
"As you wish..." Tsukasa led her to his car. The ride home was quiet, until Tsukushi spoke up.
"Did you mean what you did up there in the Ferris wheel?" Tsukushi asked. She still wasn't sure of everything.
"I wouldn't have done it if I didn't mean it." Tsukasa answered her simply. Tsukushi smiled. A simple, yet meaningful answer.
"What about Shigeru? I don't want her to get hurt, Tsukasa." Tsukushi asked.
Tsukasa didn't know what to think. He hadn't given Shigeru any thought.
I know all of us sees Shigeru as the nice and all-out-support character in HYD...so for a change, I'm gonna make a different character out of Shigeru. I see her fit to play the part, I don't want Umi to get in the picture because I don't like her, I don't know why, I just don't. So please don't get mad at me if I change Shigeru...it's needed for the plot of the story!
Oh, and thanks once again for the comments!
Saturday, 2:00 PM
Matsuhiko Amusement Park
"Sorry I'm late. The traffic was heavy." Tsukushi excused herself. Rui and Shigeru nodded and smiled, but Tsukasa was stunned.
Tsukushi was wearing a miniskirt from DKNY, a pink, floral-print camisole, and a pair of sneakers. She had let her tresses down and clipped the stray strands of her hair with a barrette. Tsukasa was amazed on how she could look simple yet beautiful. Or was it just him who thought about Tsukushi that way? He ignored the thoughts and turned to the other three.
"So, where to now?" Surely Tsukasa didn't know much about amusement parks and carnivals.
"Let's ride the carousel, Tsukasa!" Shigeru exclaimed. Tsukasa looked around on the horses Shigeru was pointing at. That sucks, he thought.
"We'll be going to the roller coaster. We'll see you later!" Tsukushi had left, bringing Rui with her. Tsukasa stared at their retreating backs. How he wished he was the one to stroll with Tsukushi, not Rui.
Shigeru saw the look on Tsukasa's face, but pushed the thoughts aside. She felt a mixture of emotions inside, she wanted to get mad at Tsukushi, but could she blame her if she's the one that Tsukasa likes? She pitied herself at the same time; she was trying all these years for Tsukasa to notice her, but that was all in vain. She still tried to put up a brave front, however. Smiling, she asked Tsukasa where he wants to go. Tsukasa said anywhere that would not stink, so Shigeru dragged him to a shooting booth. Tsukasa shot all the targets and was awarded a teddy bear, but he just gave it to Shigeru, who felt so happy with the simple gift.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the amusement park...
"Wasn't that cool?! It was so scary yet so thrilling!" Tsukushi couldn't contain her happiness. It was like being back in New York, she felt so free and light, especially with Rui. She studied his profile and smiled. Rui caught her smiling and asked what's funny.
"Nothing, I felt like a six year old girl again. It's so great to be back." She explained simply. Rui stared at her and looked away.
After some time, they felt hungry and called Shigeru and Tsukasa to meet up. They ordered some food and sat down at a nearby table. Tsukushi kept on talking about the rides she took with Rui, and Tsukasa was just staring at her, not listening but just looking. Shigeru was faking a smile and pretending she finds it funny, but deep inside she was already loathing Tsukushi.
"Shigeru, did you see that skit and theatre mini show somewhere in here? I thought you like dramas and plays and the likes?" Rui was taking Shigeru away from the two. Shigeru nodded and said she does, and asked Rui for the directions. She's not going to give in for some sort of bait, she could think and do better than that.
"Go with him, Shigeru. You know I don't like plays that much." Tsukasa rolled his eyes. He didn't get what Rui was trying to do, he just didn't like being with Shigeru, and he's still angry of the issue with Rui and Tsukushi dating. Shigeru pleaded Tsukasa to come with her, but the latter wouldn't budge. Shigeru stood up and went with Rui, throwing Tsukasa and Tsukushi one last angry glance.
"I think she's mad." Tsukushi turned to Tsukasa. Tsukasa looked at her and she smiled, but he turned his head on the other direction.
"As if I care! She gets too emotional when watching those plays, yet they don't seem too good to watch, do they?" Tsukasa inquired. Tsukushi shrugged and said she finds them cool to watch.
"Anyway, where do you wanna go next? Surely you won't stay here sitting around, you'll just sore your butt if you do that." Tsukushi said teasingly. Tsukasa looked at her and she laughed at his screwed face.
"Oh come on, get a life! Let's ride that 'Boat of Terror', what say you?" Tsukushi stood up, holding to Tsukasa's hand and pulling him away to the boats waiting to be ridden.
"This is ridiculous! All those fake monsters make me sick!" Tsukasa scowled, but Tsukushi had already pushed him to the boat and sat down beside him. The boat started to move and the monsters showed up from everywhere, making Tsukushi scream and shout at the top of her lungs.
"Cut the shouting will you?! My ears are already hurting from your eerie voice! I won't doubt it if I'm deaf the moment I get out of here!" Tsukasa's voice came towering Tsukushi's. Tsukushi looked at him, but a mummified creature that looked like he was wrapped using a pile of flat and soggy pasta. Tsukushi screamed and grasp Tsukasa's shirt, hugging him tight and muffling her loud voice. Tsukasa was taken by surprise, he was speechless. His cheeks were a shade of crimson from blushing and his heart was beating like mad it might've jumped out from his chest if he had no ribs to keep it in. Tsukushi felt so light and safe in Tsukasa's arms and they stayed on like that until the ride ended.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to do that. I just got so scared." Tsukushi apologized. Tsukasa knew what she was talking about.
"No sweat. That's mine, don't bother." Tsukasa stopped Tsukushi from getting her phone and took out his phone instead. It was a text message from Rui saying: '5:00 PM...I've taken Shigeru home...got pretty emotional and never stopped crying throughout the play...got sleepy and asked to go home...go make your move'. Tsukasa thanked Rui silently and turned to face Tsukushi.
"Rui had taken Shigeru home. See, I told you she's emotional...a crybaby they say." Tsukasa said, he was feeling free somehow, and even offered a ride to the Ferris wheel.
"Whoa! I didn't expect you'd like the amusement park!" Tsukushi was jubilant. They walked together and took a ride on the Ferris wheel. The machine stopped, and Tsukushi looked at Tsukasa questioningly.
"Do you think there's something wrong?" Tsukushi was panting. Tsukasa turned to her, concerned. She seemed like having a problem in breathing.
"You okay?" Tsukasa had already leaned over her.
"I'm not usually afraid of heights...but when you say this high..." Tsukushi was grasping for breath, while Tsukasa looked down under him. They were up in the air as high as a 10-storey building!
He turned to Tsukushi, and noticed her slightly parted lips. Her lips were still red and tempting, even when she's lacking proper breathing.
"Don't worry, I'll help you, I'll give you breathing lessons!"
"What do you mean breathing lessons?! I'm not drowning, no need to give me C---"Tsukushi was stunned. Tsukasa had kissed her fully on the lips, shocking her totally. She tried to push him away, but she soon melted to his warm kiss. She then closed her eyes and returned his kiss, not wanting to end their blissful moment.
Top of the world
By the Carpenters
Such a feelin's comin' over me
There is wonder in most everything I see
Not a cloud in the sky
Got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Everything I want the world to be
Is now coming true especially for me
And the reason is clear
It's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Something in the wind has learned my name
And it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Both were surprised when they broke apart. They were blushing furiously. Tsukushi felt shy, but happy at the same time. They went down after the ride and started walking down the amusement park. Tsukasa was smiling like an idiot, and couldn't help staring at Tsukushi.
"What are you looking at?" Tsukushi was still blushing, and couldn't look straightly at Tsukasa.
"Nothing. You look beautiful. Where to now, miss?" Tsukasa asked politely.
"Take me home, I'm tired already." Tsukushi said flatly.
"As you wish..." Tsukasa led her to his car. The ride home was quiet, until Tsukushi spoke up.
"Did you mean what you did up there in the Ferris wheel?" Tsukushi asked. She still wasn't sure of everything.
"I wouldn't have done it if I didn't mean it." Tsukasa answered her simply. Tsukushi smiled. A simple, yet meaningful answer.
"What about Shigeru? I don't want her to get hurt, Tsukasa." Tsukushi asked.
Tsukasa didn't know what to think. He hadn't given Shigeru any thought.
I know all of us sees Shigeru as the nice and all-out-support character in HYD...so for a change, I'm gonna make a different character out of Shigeru. I see her fit to play the part, I don't want Umi to get in the picture because I don't like her, I don't know why, I just don't. So please don't get mad at me if I change Shigeru...it's needed for the plot of the story!
Oh, and thanks once again for the comments!