Good morning, or afternoon, or evening my lovely readers:
KeNsHiNs GuRl- Vash! Get your butt over here and give her a kiss! NOW!!!
Samantha- Thanks a lot!
vashluver1- I had to bribe you people with something that sounded very appealing… :)
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Disclaimer (by Wolfwood): …and praise the Lord to you ma'am. (clears throat) Ms. Fairyskye says that she "doesn't own Trigun or any of its characters." Now then…(forces portable confessional box over head)
Me: WTF?!?!
Wolfwood: Now that isn't very nice. Why don't you be a nice girl and place a donation right over here and I'll listen to your confessions.
Me: Screw this! (tosses confessional box away)
Wolfwood: (angrily) May the Lord punish you for you sins. Grrr…I need to smoke. (searches for a ciggy) Oh no, don't tell me I ran out…(searches frantically) NOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Why God why?! What have I done to deserve this? Why couldn't you just take me instead of my beloved cigarettes?
Me: (mumbles) Pathetic…
Now where were we? Ah yes. Here is Chapter 5.
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Chapter 5: False Assumptions
"Thanks for driving me home Meryl," said Vash. They were in front of a medium sized cottage home. On the second floor, a light illuminated from inside a window and Meryl could see a tall lanky figure. She suspected it was Wolfwood.
"No problem Vash. Anytime," said Meryl. She glanced over at Vash and smiled. Vash reached over for her hand. He kept his eyes locked on hers as he lifted her hand to kiss it. "Are you always like this with other girls?" she teased.
"I would've liked to but unfortunately, none of them were Meryl Stryfe," said Vash. She giggled and leaned over to kiss him. "Well Mr. Saverem, I had a wonderful time today and tonight."
"Please be my girlfriend and I won't bother you to go out with me until the last week is over," said Vash. He was giving her that pleading look that just made him overly cute. "I'll do anything you want."
"Anything?" teased Meryl.
"Yes anything. You may even hand cuff me and tie me to your bed if you like," Vash said seductively. Meryl laughed.
"All right. I, Meryl Stryfe, am officially Vash Saverem's girlfriend. There, are you happy now?" asked Meryl, a grin curving at the corner of her lips. Vash's reply was a passionate kiss. "I'll take that as a yes. Well, you better get going. I don't want your folks to be worried." She started to let go of his hand when Vash tightened his grip.
"You will return to school on Monday will you?" asked Vash. Meryl bit her lip. Now that she thought of it, she wasn't so sure anymore. She had been humiliated and embarrassed in front of practically the whole school. Meryl didn't want to go back because of Jessica and her group of assholes but she wanted to go back because she wanted to be with Vash, Milly, and, dare she think it, Wolfwood too.
"I don't know Vash," said Meryl quietly. She looked down at her lap. Vash didn't want her to go away. It would be like torture to not be around her. Damn you Jessica.
"Don't let them scare you away. You're stronger than that. Please say that you'll think about it." Meryl thought for a second. Vash was right. She couldn't let a couple of people beat her down. Meryl would be a coward not to return. But then again, she would have to think about it.
"When you come to school on Monday, you'll know my decision," said Meryl finally.
"But-" Meryl put a finger to his lips.
"No buts," said Meryl. Vash sighed.
"Okay. I trust your decision," said Vash. Meryl leaned over and gave him a hug. She nuzzled his neck and placed a gentle kiss on his beating pulse. Vash shivered and Meryl grinned. It was amazing the effect that she had on Vash.
"Thank you," Meryl whispered in his ear. She looked into his eyes and gently stroked his cheek. Vash brought her head closer to his and kissed her.
"Good night," said Vash.
"Good night," and Vash stepped out of the car.
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Vash's POV
I got out the key for the house and unlocked the door. It was unusually quiet inside the house. I found a note saying that Mom and Dad went out for dinner tonight. I went upstairs and opened my room. I turned on the light and there was Wolfwood smoking a cigarette in my bed.
"Wolfwood! How many times have I told you not to smoke in my room?" I exclaimed. I quickly opened all the windows in the room and stuck my head out for some fresh air.
"Too many," replied Wolfwood. He reached over for his ashtray and put the cigarette out. "So tell me, how was your time with Meryl?"
"It was wonderful," I said smiling. I sat down on a chair and stretched. Then I explained everything that happened today. Wolfwood nodded and was surprised when he heard that Meryl had bought him stuff too.
"She did that for me?" asked Wolfwood. I knew Wolfwood would be surprised. He didn't think that Meryl liked him very much.
"Yes she did," I said. "She likes you, you know. Meryl considers you to be one of her best friends." Wolfwood smiled. I knew he would like that.
"I know. It was bound to happen sooner or later. All the ladies can't resist this piece of handsome masculinity," said Wolfwood airily. I snorted. Sometimes Wolfwood's head swelled up too much. "So what's the status with you and Meryl?"
I grinned smugly. "She's my girlfriend," I said. Damn that sounded good.
"What happened about the third week?" questioned Wolfwood.
"I told her that I wouldn't bother her about asking her out until that week was over if she would just say she was my girlfriend," I said. Wolfwood chuckled.
"You were pretty smooth there. I give you your props for that," said Wolfwood. Then he looked at me seriously. I hate it when he looks at me that way. "Meryl isn't just another girl to you, is she?"
"Of course not," I said. "I really like her. She's just not 'another girl'. When I took out those other girls, I was just wanted to get to know them better. But that was it. None of them had that special something in them. Meryl, she's something else. Whenever I'm around her, she makes me feel like the luckiest guy on earth and everything about her is special. I could write a whole book on what I feel for her. There isn't a single word that could describe Meryl because she's too amazing." Wolfwood stared at me thoughtfully. I knew he was thinking of something and I knew if I asked him he wouldn't tell me.
"What are you thinking about?" I asked.
Wolfwood gave me that mischievous smile and said, "I'm not telling you until I feel like it." I chuckled. It was worth a try anyway. "Is Meryl coming back to school on Monday?" My smile faltered a bit.
"She told me I would find out on Monday," I said quietly. Wolfwood nodded. He got up to leave.
"I wouldn't blame her if she didn't come back," and Wolfwood left. I wouldn't either, but it's not fair! What's not fair? I'll never see her around as much anymore. Can you really blame her? No but…I don't want to be alone. Don't be selfish! It's not her fault that she was embarrassed. I know. I just don't know what I'd do without her. I can't see my future without her being in it.
This was crazy. I was worrying myself to death. Meryl had such a strong effect on me. Just simple touches of her hand riled me up. Her lips against mine were the most wonderful feeling ever. I ran my hand through my drooping hair. Life isn't fair. Damn right it's not. A knock on the door broke my thoughts. Wolfwood peeked his head in thorough the opening.
"Hey Needle-Noggin. I forgot to tell you that I received a very interesting picture on my cell from Meryl tonight," said Wolfwood. I could tell he was holding in his laughter. Grrr…I'll get you one day…
"Yeah, so what of it?" I answered huffily.
"You looked so darn cute!" I threw a ball at his head and Wolfwood closed the door just in time. Then he opened it again. "and you looked so hilariously funny!" I threw another object at him. Once again he closed the door in time and opened it. "and-"
"Nick! Leave Vash alone!" said a stern female voice. It was Mom.
"Awww Mom!" whined Wolfwood. Jeez, he sounds just like me. "Why do ya always have to ruin my fun?"
"Leave Vash alone and go to your room." I heard Wolfwood stomp to his room muttering angrily. Mrs. Wolfwood opened my door and smiled. I grinned.
"Hi honey, were you okay today? I got a phone call this afternoon that you skipped fifth and sixth period today," said Mrs. Wolfwood.
"Mom, I can explain-" I started.
"It's okay. You don't need to tell me. Principal Morris told me that he was informed that you left school with a girl named Meryl Stryfe. He told me what happened today and he said that he'd excuse you just this once," said Mrs. Wolfwood. Vash nodded.
"It was terrible what they did to her. I'm very proud that you stuck by her side. Are you two dating?" asked Mrs. Wolfwood with a grin. I groaned. Oh no, she's just like Meryl's mom.
"Not yet," I said.
"Well I expect you to treat her respectfully and I really hope she isn't one of those ditz that you take out every now and then."
"Trust me, she isn't. She's totally the opposite from all those other girls," I said.
"That's nice to hear. I want to meet her and see for myself. I'm sure your Dad would be interested too." Not again, I thought.
"Fine," I said. Mrs. Wolfwood started for the door, then she stopped. She looked at me with concerned eyes.
"You didn't do…well…anything regrettable did you?" asked Mrs. Wolfwood. I gaped at her. What did she think I was?
"Of course not! Jeez, how could you think of something like that?" I exclaimed. She gave me a small smile.
"I'm just checking that's all. I trust you. Now I'm going to interrogate that brother of yours. I saw him and this girl kissing at the bus stop like there was no tomorrow this afternoon," said Mrs. Wolfwood. She walked over to me and gave me a kiss on the forehead. "Love you sweetheart."
"Love you too Mom," and Mrs. Wolfwood left to go see Nick. A couple minutes later, I heard Wolfwood's cry of indignation. I chuckled and I let my thoughts float back to Meryl.
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It was 7:50 a.m. on a Monday morning. Vash was sitting nervously at his seat. Wolfwood sat across from him and Milly sat in front of Wolfwood. Meryl hadn't arrived to class yet. She had ten minutes before the second bell rang. Vash's thoughts were in a jumble. Wolfwood noticed Vash's uneasiness.
"Hey man, it'll be all right. She'll come," said Wolfwood. Vash heard him falter a bit.
"Meryl wouldn't avoid Jessica because of that one incident. She's stronger than that," said Milly confidently. Vash smiled. He didn't want to get his hopes up. Vash glanced around the room. Knives and his group were talking together and Jessica and Lina were quietly discussing something. Vash was amazed that Jessica didn't get suspended. It angered him that Jessica didn't suffer as much as Meryl did. It was 7:55 a.m. and Meryl hadn't entered the class yet.
"Well I better get back to my seat," said Milly and got up and left. Vash started his wringing his hands together.
"Where's your little girlfriend Vash," said Jessica. Vash looked up and glared at her. "You know you could always have me. I keep myself only available for you Vash. So, what do you say baby?" It was sickening. Vash was disgusted.
"No," Vash said coldly. Instead of getting angry, Jessica just shrugged. "That's what you say now. Watch, when Meryl doesn't come to this school anymore, you'll be begging to go out with me." Bitch, thought Vash.
"You know what Jessica? Why don't you open your legs to someone who's actually interested?" said Wolfwood. Some people snickered at his question.
Jessica scowled at him. "Why don't you go and screw your god or whatever you worship." People gasped at this. Wolfwood was extremely pissed off at this. Not only was this extremely rude, it was down right offending.
"What did you say you fuckin' bitch?" growled Wolfwood.
Jessica smirked at him. "You heard me."
"Why I oughta-" Vash had to hold him back. He knew Wolfwood. He would be very happy to punch the living daylights out of Jessica right now, girl or no girl.
"That stupid slut! She has no respect for people's religion. I hope the Lord condemns her for her sins," said Wolfwood angrily. Vash was about to say something when the bell rang. He hadn't been watching the time since Jessica opened her stupid mouth. Frantically, Vash looked over to Meryl's desk. It was empty.
The door opened and Mrs. Stevenson stepped into the classroom. For a second there, Vash thought it might've been Meryl. He sighed sorrowfully. Vash now knew Meryl's decision. Wolfwood looked at Vash and this was the second time he'd seen Vash wear that expression. The first time he saw it, it was at Rem's funeral.
"I'm sorry Vash," Wolfwood whispered. All Vash did was nod. Meryl wasn't coming back. End of story.
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For the next twenty-five minutes, Vash spaced out throughout the whole lecture. It was horrible for Vash. He was falling into a deep depression and his hatred for Jessica grew immensely. She took Meryl away from him. It isn't fair! Vash noticed that he thought that way a lot recently. Oh Meryl, why-
"Mr. Saverem, are you paying attention?" asked Mrs. Stevenson.
"Huh?" said Vash. He was totally out of it.
"Do I need to keep you here after school?" she said sternly. Vash heard Knives snicker.
"You too Mr. Saverem," said Mrs. Stevenson. Knives stopped. "Well?"
"No Mrs. Stevenson," Vash said.
"Good. Now try to keep up with us," and she went back to her lecture. Vash opened his book to wherever they were. He was about to fall asleep when the classroom door banged opened and a small girl that he knew so well ran inside. Meryl…
Meryl ran up to Mrs. Stevenson. "I'm sorry I was very late. There was an emergency that I couldn't ignore at home. Here's a note," and Meryl handed it to the teacher.
"Oh, is everything all right?" Mrs. Stevenson said.
"Everything is going wonderfully," said Meryl, who had a big smile on her face.
"That's great to hear sweetheart. Take your seat and open your book to Chapter Ten," said Mrs. Stevenson. Meryl looked at Vash who had the greatest and biggest smile ever on his lips. She simply just winked back at him and took her seat.
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Meryl and Milly waited outside of Vash and Wolfwood's classroom. It seemed they got in trouble…again.
"Won't those two ever learn?" asked Meryl exasperatedly.
"Boys will always be boys," said Milly.
"You mean idiots will always be idiots," said Meryl. Vash and Wolfwood stepped out of the classroom with smug grins on their faces. "What is it this time?"
"We didn't get in trouble," said Wolfwood.
"Wow that's a miracle," said Meryl sarcastically. Her attention was suddenly on Vash. Meryl wrapped her arms around him in a great hug.
"I thought you weren't coming back," said Vash.
"I had every intention of returning," said Meryl.
"How come you came late today?" asked Wolfwood.
"I'll tell you guys later. Let's get lunch," said Meryl.
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Okay ladies, I'm also throwing in Knives, Legato, and Wolfwood. (gestures at the three men who are now currently chained to the walls with gags in their mouths) You know what to do. (a flashing arrow points at the tiny purple 'Go' button)
Knives: Yomph crazumph perfumph!
Me: (sweetly) Sorry Knives, come again?
Knives: (grumbles something incomprehensible)