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writing disclaimers? Coz my friend said as long as you write one in the
first chappie you should be fine. Is it true?
Kaede rocks! I can't believe he actually gave me that adorable little thing! I always knew he had a strange affinity with cats but to think he actually thought of giving one to me! Where did he ever find such a cute little creature? And whatever should I name it? I cuddled the soft grey body of my new friend, then looked gratefully at my old one. Kaede had a look of absolute serenity on his determined features. Staring in the sky, his expressionless face soothed all feelings of unworthiness off me for an instance. Here was the only friend I ever really needed.
"Moomoo-chan." I murmured as I cradled the kitten in my arms. Kaede turned to me in what I would have translated to mild surprise if it weren't for that total lack of alteration in his face. "That is its name. I used to have a doll I named Moomoo-chan when I was four. Okay, fine, it had straight straight hair and tiny eyes, with no resemblance to this cutey here. But, I don't care. It shall be named after my stuff toy." I could have sworn I felt a chuckle from the prince of everlasting frost. Okay, so I was imagining things but I couldn't help it. I myself would have laughed at the absurdity of it all, so why would he be any different? I admit he seems incapable of laughter to me, but maybe, just maybe.
Moomoo-chan yawned. By some remarkable coincidence, I yawned at the exact same moment as it did. Smiling sheepishly, I tried to draw the attention away from my exhaustion from the day. "You have to go for Inter High soon right? Don't you need to train even more than before then? Here you are slacking away. Beware Akagi-sempai's wrath!" I teased. "How is the team coming along? Do you think you have a shot at winning? How bout Kainan..." I could feel myself drifting away to lala land and all I could remember hearing was Kaede muttering his famous "Do'a'hou" line.
When I woke up, it was evening. I could feel the feathery soft fur ball still in my arms. Moomoo-chan has yet to wake up. I turned in the direction of Kaede. He was sleeping too and I could see a line of saliva down his chin. Urgh. I am sure glad I don't drool when I sleep. The warm glow of the sunset fell upon his raven black hair. How ironic that he could do something so revolting and yet at the same time, he could be part of something so beautiful. Perhaps that is the key to his popularity. He had the ability to juggle his flaws with his strengths.
I felt Moomoo-chan stirring in my hands. It opened its blue eyes hesitantly, a little at a time. This little fluffball does have a wonderful sense of timing if you ask me, for I felt that I had to return home soon anyway. Its waking up would save me from the trouble of making sure not to disturb its sleep along the way home. However, I was still left with another problem. Should I wake Kaede up? I wouldn't want to leave him all alone, yet if I waited, it might be dawn before he woke up. Waking him up may cause several damages to myself too, since he might punch me or something.
With a little sigh of resignation, I prodded his shoulder blade with my index finger. True to his reputation, he slammed a fist into my chin before I could make my escape. As his fist contacted my jaw, I winced in pain. Did I say he was the only friend I needed? I must have been a self-torturing lunatic then. At least he did not hurt sweet little Moomoo-chan or I would not speak to him forever, which I am not sure he would notice but still...
Finally, Kaede opened his eyes in annoyance. His gaze drifted down to my chin, which was beginning to swell. I would need ice for that. Soon. That would make a wonderful birthday gift for me at this moment. Cheap and necessary. "I need to get home, so I had to wake you up," I told him. "Even if it meant injuring myself." I added wryly. I ignored the throbbing pain in my face and stood up slowly, grabbing my stuff. "I'm off... have fun sleeping! Sweet dreams to you..." I walked towards my house, rubbing the swollen area of my face gently, then stopped instantly as a sharp pain pierced through.
If only he knew how much it hurt. I was beginning to realise how literally painful it was to be his teacher. Especially since he seemed incapable of keeping awake during lessons. And especially since he has violent tendencies when waken up. I seriously wonder how he could keep awake when playing basketball when it is an impossible task for him to do so in normal life. I also wonder how many alarm clocks he had damaged since the day he was born. Probably even more than the number of bicycles he had damaged. He seriously needed a psychiatrist. I am sure his abnormal sleeping habits have a deep root to it. How else can anyone even think of sleeping when riding a bicycle, putting his life, as well as others', to great risks.
"Well, thanks for Moomoo-chan anyway. Even if you did put a humongous bulge on my already hideous face." I smiled a little and continued walking. It was weird. Even thinking about my flaws could not put me in a self-pitying mood that day. Maybe it is because it is my birthday? Or maybe the warmth of Moomoo-chan in my arms washed all bad feelings away. Actually, to speak the truth, even with Youhei, despite all awkwardness, I was feeling not too bad. I guess it must have been my birthday. Not that it made any sense but whatever.
Then I realised Kaede managed to drag himself up and was now walking beside me. "It's okay. I can get home by myself. I am 17, not 7. Hey! I am 17! Finally! Too bad I don't have a cake that I can blow off all 17 flames today. I want a gooey chocolate cake with 17 blue candles on it. All of the candles lit up, with flames dancing on them. Too bad all the shops would have been closed by now or I would have bought myself one." I sighed as I imagined the splendid cake before me.
Before I knew what was happening, I had almost reached home. Darkness had fallen but there was a twinkling in the distance. It was heading towards me. Then I saw him. My brother's face was illuminated in the soft glow of candlelight on what looked suspiciously like chocolate cake. There were 2 shadowy figures next to him I could not make out. The figures seemed familiar, yet I could not think who they could be. As they approached, they sang a birthday song. Hisashi had remembered my birthday! I knew I should have been happy, and I was. Yet, my mind concentrated more on the two unknown figures.
Then, I saw them. They were Youhei and... Sakuragi??? There was no mistake. As he came closer, his bright red hair was a dead give away. As well as his extremely loud voice. "Kitsune is here too! Stupid Kitsune! I knew you were stalking me right? That's why you came here too! I bet you want to know what a tensai does when he is not kicking your butt in basketball right? I know you probably think I have been practising and practising. But tensais need no practice! Kitsune, don't waste your time if you want to beat me. Go and practise now! Although it would still be no use but you would not lose AS badly! Nyahahahahahahhaha!"
"Do'a'hou."
"Erm... hi everyone!" I said hurriedly, distracting the redhead whose face instantly changed to match his hair upon Kaede's word. Note the singular noun.
"Hi Riko! You must be so pleased that tensai is here to celebrate your birthday too right? Don't worry. This tensai is very nice. He shall bless you with his presence! That shall be my birthday present to you! I am so nice right? Many girls will be dying for such a present from handsome, smart, nice Sakuragi Hanamichi. And you will get the honour of it! Oh! And happy birthday to you! I am sure you are happy enough though. Just seeing me had indeed lifted your mood up a zillion notches and more! See? You are smiling already. Not that I am any surprised."
Before Kaede could utter the other word which would drive this "tensai" here nuts, I stepped on his foot hurriedly, stopping him from opening his mouth. I did not want to have to think of another distraction to stop the full-fledged fight I am quite sure would break out if that word escaped from Kaede's mouth. Besides, I was indeed smiling. His antics were too funny to be ignored. I would have been laughing wholeheartedly if I hadn't known it would cause a whole uproar.
Youhei smiled knowingly at me, his eyes glinting with amusement. All of us walked back into the house, with Kaede trailing behind. I smiled readily back at Youhei. Ignoring Sakuragi, he began to explain his presence. Apparently, he wanted to give me a birthday present and decided to stop by my house. In order to find out my address, he had to ask his friend, Sakuragi. Upon hearing that it was my birthday, Sakuragi immediately decided upon "blessing" me. They arrived at my house when I was still out with Kaede. My brother asked them to stay to celebrate my birthday with us, so they agreed.
We went into the house and I saw a kitten litter box as well as a bowl of cat food and a dish of milk on the floor in the corner of the house. Looking quizzically at Hisashi, he gave a pointed glance towards Kaede. I realised with a start that Kaede had stopped by earlier on, with a well thought plan about the present he was going to give me. I looked gratefully at Kaede and settled Moomoo-chan near her little corner. It hastily headed towards the food.
"Riko! What is that cat's name? I bet you are going to name it after me right? It is called Sakuragi in honour of the tensai!"
"No. It is called Moomoo-chan."
Haha! Moomoo-chan is dedicated to ernie and her sis en yi.. haha! Who should be the one who is called ernie if u ask me.. yah.. n to yanling also! She was the one who insisted on the name. she created it. Haha! Oh.. ernie n en yi! If u all haf been reading my fic all this while.. y u all nv review?? So mean.. even my doggie yanling reviewed liaoz..
Sorry for taking ages to update! And that this is not a really good chappie. Sorry sorry sorry! Hope you will review too though.. but if you dun.. I understand. Coz this chappie is a little boring. I think I write too much like a composition. Focussing too much on language use? Haha! But my grammar in all chappies is wrong. Sorry!
Lets see.. haven't been thanking the reviewers for the last few chappies. Sorry! Thanks to everyone who reviewed or read my story!
sLL... many many thanks! You reviewed so many times!! Tiran... you r like sLL! Thank you thank you thank you! Lambie... I agree that Youhei is so handsome!! Haha! I haven't placed him on my list yet though.. but he should be high high up! Frozenfemale... yah.. it's her bdae! It still is.. but it is night already so her bdae is gonna end soon. Haha! My story moves as slowly as a snail. Or slower I'm_just_lost... haha! I came up with the ending already. I dunno if you would still want to know it if you knew what I have planned. Hahahaha! metallic gene... haha! My teacher lied then.. I shall check it out then if u r rite I shall change the goldfish thing.. thx for telling me! Shori... thx for the encouragements! I will try to tone things down.. hehe! Yanling.. haha! I finally updated.. happy?
Kaede rocks! I can't believe he actually gave me that adorable little thing! I always knew he had a strange affinity with cats but to think he actually thought of giving one to me! Where did he ever find such a cute little creature? And whatever should I name it? I cuddled the soft grey body of my new friend, then looked gratefully at my old one. Kaede had a look of absolute serenity on his determined features. Staring in the sky, his expressionless face soothed all feelings of unworthiness off me for an instance. Here was the only friend I ever really needed.
"Moomoo-chan." I murmured as I cradled the kitten in my arms. Kaede turned to me in what I would have translated to mild surprise if it weren't for that total lack of alteration in his face. "That is its name. I used to have a doll I named Moomoo-chan when I was four. Okay, fine, it had straight straight hair and tiny eyes, with no resemblance to this cutey here. But, I don't care. It shall be named after my stuff toy." I could have sworn I felt a chuckle from the prince of everlasting frost. Okay, so I was imagining things but I couldn't help it. I myself would have laughed at the absurdity of it all, so why would he be any different? I admit he seems incapable of laughter to me, but maybe, just maybe.
Moomoo-chan yawned. By some remarkable coincidence, I yawned at the exact same moment as it did. Smiling sheepishly, I tried to draw the attention away from my exhaustion from the day. "You have to go for Inter High soon right? Don't you need to train even more than before then? Here you are slacking away. Beware Akagi-sempai's wrath!" I teased. "How is the team coming along? Do you think you have a shot at winning? How bout Kainan..." I could feel myself drifting away to lala land and all I could remember hearing was Kaede muttering his famous "Do'a'hou" line.
When I woke up, it was evening. I could feel the feathery soft fur ball still in my arms. Moomoo-chan has yet to wake up. I turned in the direction of Kaede. He was sleeping too and I could see a line of saliva down his chin. Urgh. I am sure glad I don't drool when I sleep. The warm glow of the sunset fell upon his raven black hair. How ironic that he could do something so revolting and yet at the same time, he could be part of something so beautiful. Perhaps that is the key to his popularity. He had the ability to juggle his flaws with his strengths.
I felt Moomoo-chan stirring in my hands. It opened its blue eyes hesitantly, a little at a time. This little fluffball does have a wonderful sense of timing if you ask me, for I felt that I had to return home soon anyway. Its waking up would save me from the trouble of making sure not to disturb its sleep along the way home. However, I was still left with another problem. Should I wake Kaede up? I wouldn't want to leave him all alone, yet if I waited, it might be dawn before he woke up. Waking him up may cause several damages to myself too, since he might punch me or something.
With a little sigh of resignation, I prodded his shoulder blade with my index finger. True to his reputation, he slammed a fist into my chin before I could make my escape. As his fist contacted my jaw, I winced in pain. Did I say he was the only friend I needed? I must have been a self-torturing lunatic then. At least he did not hurt sweet little Moomoo-chan or I would not speak to him forever, which I am not sure he would notice but still...
Finally, Kaede opened his eyes in annoyance. His gaze drifted down to my chin, which was beginning to swell. I would need ice for that. Soon. That would make a wonderful birthday gift for me at this moment. Cheap and necessary. "I need to get home, so I had to wake you up," I told him. "Even if it meant injuring myself." I added wryly. I ignored the throbbing pain in my face and stood up slowly, grabbing my stuff. "I'm off... have fun sleeping! Sweet dreams to you..." I walked towards my house, rubbing the swollen area of my face gently, then stopped instantly as a sharp pain pierced through.
If only he knew how much it hurt. I was beginning to realise how literally painful it was to be his teacher. Especially since he seemed incapable of keeping awake during lessons. And especially since he has violent tendencies when waken up. I seriously wonder how he could keep awake when playing basketball when it is an impossible task for him to do so in normal life. I also wonder how many alarm clocks he had damaged since the day he was born. Probably even more than the number of bicycles he had damaged. He seriously needed a psychiatrist. I am sure his abnormal sleeping habits have a deep root to it. How else can anyone even think of sleeping when riding a bicycle, putting his life, as well as others', to great risks.
"Well, thanks for Moomoo-chan anyway. Even if you did put a humongous bulge on my already hideous face." I smiled a little and continued walking. It was weird. Even thinking about my flaws could not put me in a self-pitying mood that day. Maybe it is because it is my birthday? Or maybe the warmth of Moomoo-chan in my arms washed all bad feelings away. Actually, to speak the truth, even with Youhei, despite all awkwardness, I was feeling not too bad. I guess it must have been my birthday. Not that it made any sense but whatever.
Then I realised Kaede managed to drag himself up and was now walking beside me. "It's okay. I can get home by myself. I am 17, not 7. Hey! I am 17! Finally! Too bad I don't have a cake that I can blow off all 17 flames today. I want a gooey chocolate cake with 17 blue candles on it. All of the candles lit up, with flames dancing on them. Too bad all the shops would have been closed by now or I would have bought myself one." I sighed as I imagined the splendid cake before me.
Before I knew what was happening, I had almost reached home. Darkness had fallen but there was a twinkling in the distance. It was heading towards me. Then I saw him. My brother's face was illuminated in the soft glow of candlelight on what looked suspiciously like chocolate cake. There were 2 shadowy figures next to him I could not make out. The figures seemed familiar, yet I could not think who they could be. As they approached, they sang a birthday song. Hisashi had remembered my birthday! I knew I should have been happy, and I was. Yet, my mind concentrated more on the two unknown figures.
Then, I saw them. They were Youhei and... Sakuragi??? There was no mistake. As he came closer, his bright red hair was a dead give away. As well as his extremely loud voice. "Kitsune is here too! Stupid Kitsune! I knew you were stalking me right? That's why you came here too! I bet you want to know what a tensai does when he is not kicking your butt in basketball right? I know you probably think I have been practising and practising. But tensais need no practice! Kitsune, don't waste your time if you want to beat me. Go and practise now! Although it would still be no use but you would not lose AS badly! Nyahahahahahahhaha!"
"Do'a'hou."
"Erm... hi everyone!" I said hurriedly, distracting the redhead whose face instantly changed to match his hair upon Kaede's word. Note the singular noun.
"Hi Riko! You must be so pleased that tensai is here to celebrate your birthday too right? Don't worry. This tensai is very nice. He shall bless you with his presence! That shall be my birthday present to you! I am so nice right? Many girls will be dying for such a present from handsome, smart, nice Sakuragi Hanamichi. And you will get the honour of it! Oh! And happy birthday to you! I am sure you are happy enough though. Just seeing me had indeed lifted your mood up a zillion notches and more! See? You are smiling already. Not that I am any surprised."
Before Kaede could utter the other word which would drive this "tensai" here nuts, I stepped on his foot hurriedly, stopping him from opening his mouth. I did not want to have to think of another distraction to stop the full-fledged fight I am quite sure would break out if that word escaped from Kaede's mouth. Besides, I was indeed smiling. His antics were too funny to be ignored. I would have been laughing wholeheartedly if I hadn't known it would cause a whole uproar.
Youhei smiled knowingly at me, his eyes glinting with amusement. All of us walked back into the house, with Kaede trailing behind. I smiled readily back at Youhei. Ignoring Sakuragi, he began to explain his presence. Apparently, he wanted to give me a birthday present and decided to stop by my house. In order to find out my address, he had to ask his friend, Sakuragi. Upon hearing that it was my birthday, Sakuragi immediately decided upon "blessing" me. They arrived at my house when I was still out with Kaede. My brother asked them to stay to celebrate my birthday with us, so they agreed.
We went into the house and I saw a kitten litter box as well as a bowl of cat food and a dish of milk on the floor in the corner of the house. Looking quizzically at Hisashi, he gave a pointed glance towards Kaede. I realised with a start that Kaede had stopped by earlier on, with a well thought plan about the present he was going to give me. I looked gratefully at Kaede and settled Moomoo-chan near her little corner. It hastily headed towards the food.
"Riko! What is that cat's name? I bet you are going to name it after me right? It is called Sakuragi in honour of the tensai!"
"No. It is called Moomoo-chan."
Haha! Moomoo-chan is dedicated to ernie and her sis en yi.. haha! Who should be the one who is called ernie if u ask me.. yah.. n to yanling also! She was the one who insisted on the name. she created it. Haha! Oh.. ernie n en yi! If u all haf been reading my fic all this while.. y u all nv review?? So mean.. even my doggie yanling reviewed liaoz..
Sorry for taking ages to update! And that this is not a really good chappie. Sorry sorry sorry! Hope you will review too though.. but if you dun.. I understand. Coz this chappie is a little boring. I think I write too much like a composition. Focussing too much on language use? Haha! But my grammar in all chappies is wrong. Sorry!
Lets see.. haven't been thanking the reviewers for the last few chappies. Sorry! Thanks to everyone who reviewed or read my story!
sLL... many many thanks! You reviewed so many times!! Tiran... you r like sLL! Thank you thank you thank you! Lambie... I agree that Youhei is so handsome!! Haha! I haven't placed him on my list yet though.. but he should be high high up! Frozenfemale... yah.. it's her bdae! It still is.. but it is night already so her bdae is gonna end soon. Haha! My story moves as slowly as a snail. Or slower I'm_just_lost... haha! I came up with the ending already. I dunno if you would still want to know it if you knew what I have planned. Hahahaha! metallic gene... haha! My teacher lied then.. I shall check it out then if u r rite I shall change the goldfish thing.. thx for telling me! Shori... thx for the encouragements! I will try to tone things down.. hehe! Yanling.. haha! I finally updated.. happy?