Disclaimer: Slam dunk is not mine and never will be. Sad case.. but true.
Finally, my hysterics subsided. I looked up to the pair of eyes gazing down at me. Another wash of sorrow engulfed me as my mind returned to the wreckage of my beloved doll. Silent tears poured on. Trying to regain my composure, I left the arms of Kaede and picked myself up. The sorry state of my books strewn on the floor was nothing compared to the morbid state of my doll. Nothing could stop warm tears from leaving the corners of my eyes. Forcing control upon myself, I slowly picked up my books. Putting them back into my bag, I took the last remaining books from Kaede who had picked them up in his usual silence. All the books were back in my bag. One last thing was to be settled. The one last thing which was to bring me utmost grief. I did not want to face the anguish of it all, yet I had no choice.
Seemingly taking a lifetime, I walked slowly to the deranged doll. Blinking back the liquid from my eyes, I picked up Moomoo-chan. I drew out the pompom from its body, choking back on a new lump formed in my throat. Yet, even without the pink atrocity jutting out from its tiny frame, Moomoo- chan's destruction was still apparent. Then, I felt a tug on the doll. It was Kaede. For some reason, he wanted the doll. It may be his sudden state of craziness or plain morbid fascination, but I had no will to resist. I felt the doll leaving my hands, yet, inside me it was numb. I knew what was happening and yet I didn't.
I walked home in an oblivious state. Oblivious to the traffic, oblivious to the children playing around. It was amazing how I managed to get home with no accidents. Locking myself in my room, I lay on my bed and stared at the ceiling. No tears fell. There were no tears left to fall. The sounds of the neighbourhood outside my house washed past me, yet I had heard nothing. Flipping over to my side, I saw a glimpse of silver on my dresser. It was the charm bracelet. Picking it up, I dangled it above myself. It was pretty. An image of Youhei came into my mind. I almost smiled, but not quite.
Just at that moment of stupor, the phone rang, interrupting all my thoughts. Picking up the cordless phone from my dresser, I greeted the caller in a monotone. A voice of uncertainty filled my ears. It was an all too familiar voice, yet I could not place it. Then, it struck me. It was Youhei!
"Riko? Is that you? I am just calling to ask you if you want to catch a movie with me tomorrow after school. But if you have something on, it's fine." His unsure tone brought a flicker of a smile onto my face. The first smile I had for hours. It was surprising that he could alter my state of sorrow, even by a little bit.
"Sure. After school outside the gate?" I figured that watching a movie may bring me back into perspective, or at least take my mind off things. Youhei agreed and we said our byes. After putting down the phone, I realised a smile still lingered on my face. Then it struck me. Youhei asked me out! Me, the seemingly invisible girl of Shohoku High! It was a miracle! Then a consoling thought came into me. If this is what a phone call could bring, I was right in agreeing to go to the movies. It would probably help me through this misery.
The day past relatively quickly. After the phone call, I had lured myself into a nap. It was usual for me to sleep my depressions off and that day was no different. My brother came home late that day, which was lucky, so he did not see me in my sorrowful state. I fed Moomoo-chan with a tinge of sadness recurring in me. After all, the doll was where it got its name from. Hugging the only Moomoo-chan I possessed now, I promised myself that no harm was to ever come to it. Moomoo-chan seemed to have sensed my gloom and it cuddled up to me warmly, as if to comfort me. I smiled sadly, thanking Kaede silently for the present he gave me.
Then next day finally arrived. It seemed like an ordinary day when it hit me. Moomoo-chan the doll was gone. Yet, a ray of hope shone through me too. That day was the day I was going out with Youhei! A mixture of sorrow and anticipation blended into a bitter smile on my face. Clamping on the hook of the charm bracelet, I got out of my room and left for school. No mood for breakfast. I had to give my brother credit though, for not asking me about it. He must have sensed my distress.
The day flew by. Just like the previous day, I had learnt nothing the teacher taught that day. Well, too bad for the teachers then. Then, the last bell rang, lifting my spirits many notches. Practically flying down to the gate, I saw Youhei already there. Winking at me, he said mischievously, "I skipped last period." Smiling the only full-fledge smile I had since the "death" of Moomoo-chan, my mood improved a ton. It was astounding how Youhei could do that to me. He was just so cheerful that it rubs off me whether I wanted it or not.
The movie was fine. But Youhei's company was better. He was amusing and his comments always seemed well placed. He was also warm and friendly. Conversations came easily. I could not remember when I had such a lot to talk about. Not that it was any surprise since Kaede was my only other friend and he did not make conversation. We ate at a local diner after the movie. The food was great, but yet again, my focus was more on the conversations I had with Youhei. And how cute he looked when he smiled.
Time flies when you are having a good time. It may seem cliché, but it proved to be true. Soon, it was ready to get dark and we had to leave for home. Like the gentleman he was, Youhei sent me home. Even the walk home with him was full of pleasure. Home came to be nearer than I wished it was. Cursing heaven for ending the day so soon, I gave Youhei a warm smile. The last of many that day.
Youhei left. Then, I sensed a presence near me. At that moment, I saw a long shadow outside the house. A figure was sitting on the floor, leaning against the wall of my house. It was Kaede. Sleeping. Walking towards him, I looked at him with confusion scrawled all over my face. Why was he waiting for me? Then all questions seemed to be answered as I noticed a small figure next to him.
It was Moomoo-chan! Yet, it looked somehow different. Its hair was shorter by an inch and it was wearing a new dress. One which was slightly different. Picking it up, I studied it carefully. Its body was neatly sewn together. It was apparent that someone had cut its hair back to a uniform length and had given it a new dress to replace the one that was slashed. Yet, it was still Moomoo-chan. My dearest Moomoo-chan!
I looked at Kaede with utmost gratitude. For once in my life, I was not disturbed by the trail of saliva down his chin.
Ok.. sorry for taking so extremely long. And this is not exactly very well written. But I was very very very very busy with school and the works.. yah.. n I haven't got back on the hang of writing this story.. so the writing style may be slightly different. Sorry. Hope u ain't disappointed. Yah.. n this is rather short too.. sorry again. Thanks for reading this chappie n thanks even more if u bothered to review whether it is to slam me or not.. I deserve to be slammed.
Ok.. thanks again to all those who reviewed my previous chappies.. erm.. dunno wad to write 2 reply u guys.. so long ago already.. dunno if u will still read this. Thanks anyway!
Finally, my hysterics subsided. I looked up to the pair of eyes gazing down at me. Another wash of sorrow engulfed me as my mind returned to the wreckage of my beloved doll. Silent tears poured on. Trying to regain my composure, I left the arms of Kaede and picked myself up. The sorry state of my books strewn on the floor was nothing compared to the morbid state of my doll. Nothing could stop warm tears from leaving the corners of my eyes. Forcing control upon myself, I slowly picked up my books. Putting them back into my bag, I took the last remaining books from Kaede who had picked them up in his usual silence. All the books were back in my bag. One last thing was to be settled. The one last thing which was to bring me utmost grief. I did not want to face the anguish of it all, yet I had no choice.
Seemingly taking a lifetime, I walked slowly to the deranged doll. Blinking back the liquid from my eyes, I picked up Moomoo-chan. I drew out the pompom from its body, choking back on a new lump formed in my throat. Yet, even without the pink atrocity jutting out from its tiny frame, Moomoo- chan's destruction was still apparent. Then, I felt a tug on the doll. It was Kaede. For some reason, he wanted the doll. It may be his sudden state of craziness or plain morbid fascination, but I had no will to resist. I felt the doll leaving my hands, yet, inside me it was numb. I knew what was happening and yet I didn't.
I walked home in an oblivious state. Oblivious to the traffic, oblivious to the children playing around. It was amazing how I managed to get home with no accidents. Locking myself in my room, I lay on my bed and stared at the ceiling. No tears fell. There were no tears left to fall. The sounds of the neighbourhood outside my house washed past me, yet I had heard nothing. Flipping over to my side, I saw a glimpse of silver on my dresser. It was the charm bracelet. Picking it up, I dangled it above myself. It was pretty. An image of Youhei came into my mind. I almost smiled, but not quite.
Just at that moment of stupor, the phone rang, interrupting all my thoughts. Picking up the cordless phone from my dresser, I greeted the caller in a monotone. A voice of uncertainty filled my ears. It was an all too familiar voice, yet I could not place it. Then, it struck me. It was Youhei!
"Riko? Is that you? I am just calling to ask you if you want to catch a movie with me tomorrow after school. But if you have something on, it's fine." His unsure tone brought a flicker of a smile onto my face. The first smile I had for hours. It was surprising that he could alter my state of sorrow, even by a little bit.
"Sure. After school outside the gate?" I figured that watching a movie may bring me back into perspective, or at least take my mind off things. Youhei agreed and we said our byes. After putting down the phone, I realised a smile still lingered on my face. Then it struck me. Youhei asked me out! Me, the seemingly invisible girl of Shohoku High! It was a miracle! Then a consoling thought came into me. If this is what a phone call could bring, I was right in agreeing to go to the movies. It would probably help me through this misery.
The day past relatively quickly. After the phone call, I had lured myself into a nap. It was usual for me to sleep my depressions off and that day was no different. My brother came home late that day, which was lucky, so he did not see me in my sorrowful state. I fed Moomoo-chan with a tinge of sadness recurring in me. After all, the doll was where it got its name from. Hugging the only Moomoo-chan I possessed now, I promised myself that no harm was to ever come to it. Moomoo-chan seemed to have sensed my gloom and it cuddled up to me warmly, as if to comfort me. I smiled sadly, thanking Kaede silently for the present he gave me.
Then next day finally arrived. It seemed like an ordinary day when it hit me. Moomoo-chan the doll was gone. Yet, a ray of hope shone through me too. That day was the day I was going out with Youhei! A mixture of sorrow and anticipation blended into a bitter smile on my face. Clamping on the hook of the charm bracelet, I got out of my room and left for school. No mood for breakfast. I had to give my brother credit though, for not asking me about it. He must have sensed my distress.
The day flew by. Just like the previous day, I had learnt nothing the teacher taught that day. Well, too bad for the teachers then. Then, the last bell rang, lifting my spirits many notches. Practically flying down to the gate, I saw Youhei already there. Winking at me, he said mischievously, "I skipped last period." Smiling the only full-fledge smile I had since the "death" of Moomoo-chan, my mood improved a ton. It was astounding how Youhei could do that to me. He was just so cheerful that it rubs off me whether I wanted it or not.
The movie was fine. But Youhei's company was better. He was amusing and his comments always seemed well placed. He was also warm and friendly. Conversations came easily. I could not remember when I had such a lot to talk about. Not that it was any surprise since Kaede was my only other friend and he did not make conversation. We ate at a local diner after the movie. The food was great, but yet again, my focus was more on the conversations I had with Youhei. And how cute he looked when he smiled.
Time flies when you are having a good time. It may seem cliché, but it proved to be true. Soon, it was ready to get dark and we had to leave for home. Like the gentleman he was, Youhei sent me home. Even the walk home with him was full of pleasure. Home came to be nearer than I wished it was. Cursing heaven for ending the day so soon, I gave Youhei a warm smile. The last of many that day.
Youhei left. Then, I sensed a presence near me. At that moment, I saw a long shadow outside the house. A figure was sitting on the floor, leaning against the wall of my house. It was Kaede. Sleeping. Walking towards him, I looked at him with confusion scrawled all over my face. Why was he waiting for me? Then all questions seemed to be answered as I noticed a small figure next to him.
It was Moomoo-chan! Yet, it looked somehow different. Its hair was shorter by an inch and it was wearing a new dress. One which was slightly different. Picking it up, I studied it carefully. Its body was neatly sewn together. It was apparent that someone had cut its hair back to a uniform length and had given it a new dress to replace the one that was slashed. Yet, it was still Moomoo-chan. My dearest Moomoo-chan!
I looked at Kaede with utmost gratitude. For once in my life, I was not disturbed by the trail of saliva down his chin.
Ok.. sorry for taking so extremely long. And this is not exactly very well written. But I was very very very very busy with school and the works.. yah.. n I haven't got back on the hang of writing this story.. so the writing style may be slightly different. Sorry. Hope u ain't disappointed. Yah.. n this is rather short too.. sorry again. Thanks for reading this chappie n thanks even more if u bothered to review whether it is to slam me or not.. I deserve to be slammed.
Ok.. thanks again to all those who reviewed my previous chappies.. erm.. dunno wad to write 2 reply u guys.. so long ago already.. dunno if u will still read this. Thanks anyway!