Letting Go of Rain

Author's note: I'm honored to get reviews from both very good writers. I've read a little bit of both of your stories. Jen23 and Sporkgoddess, both strong supporters of Domon and Rain as well as experienced and talented. It's very rare I get reviews from such high esteemed writers, because basically I do Oc stories. Oh well it's still good to get reviews none the less.

Disclaimer: COME ON IF I OWNED G-GUNDAM I WOULDN'T HAVE TO BE IN SCHOOL TRYING TO DEVELOP A SKILL! Ok I'm better so it's a no brainier I don't own G-gundam.

Chapter 2

Different Shades of Green

I was walking in my boxers, getting ready for bed. After I'm done I walk into my bed, and I feel someone there. I wonder who is there, could it be Rain? I look at the mostly covered female beside me. I go to move the cover but all of sudden I hear someone yelling "CHIBODEE WAKE UP!"

"Arg Shirley must you always yell so loud?" I whine and stretch to get up. My eyes are still closing on me, but I force myself to get up. Shirley eyes my choice of boxers.

"Admiring me this early in the morning Shirley?" I ask teasingly.

Shirley shakes her head and says, "Oh yes especially when they have purple hearts."

I look down and just sigh. I don't feel like making a big deal about this, so I just say, "Don't expect it every morning."

Shirley smiles and says, "Oh poo it looks really cute on you Chibodee."

I go to brush my teeth, feeling a little disappointed that I wasn't able to see who was sleeping with me. I brush and groan at the sight of my hair, it has fallen out of place. I LOOK LIKE A GIRL AHH! Ok I might be exaggerating a little bit but still I like it spiky. I decide to take a quick shower, the feel of water stirs up thoughts. 'Was it Rain that was in my bed or someone else? That's reminds me today's the day I come face to face with the small flame that still burns.' After about ten or twenty minuets I finally step out of the shower. The cool air hits my body and of course first I dry my hair off a little to put hair gel in it. Damn it still falls out of place oh well; maybe I should get something for the couple.

I walk out in my usual blue jeans that flare slightly at the bottom, and of course the trade mark Neo-American shirt. I slip on my black neck band, I know not exactly "fashionable," but hey I go my own way. Shirley asks, "So going to get anything for your friends?"

"Course Shirl besides it's the perfect opportunity to embarrass the ol mighty king of hearts." 'I'm not exactly sure what just yet though.' Cath sneaks up behind me asking "Want any of us to go?"

I leap a few inches off the ground and had to bite my tongue to keep myself from losing my temper. "Naw I can do this myself. Just meet me at Kelso's ok." All three nod and walk to their rooms getting ready leaving me to my search. Oddly I'm not really dreading too much but it's just my habit of getting confident, as I walk on these girls bat their eyes at me. I just give a mischievous wink, since I'm in a better mood. I hear their giddy giggles, and gossip which is typical for girls around here. I stroll in Kelso's I'm so use to seeing the old cat bird, I don't really pay much attention.

I hear a female voice say, "Welcome to Kelso's have anything in particular you're looking for."

It really surprised me, 'That voice can it be Rain?' I look up and swore that I saw Rain, but I rub my eyes the young woman before me looks similar to Rain.

"Hey you're that guy I ran into yesterday. Again I'm sorry I ran into you, from what I could see you were deep in thought." The girl smiles and says brightly.

"It's ok I don't mind, and well I was in thought. Anyway do have anything for a man and woman. . ." Before I could finish she chirps in.

She giggles and says, "Friends of yours that are a couple sure, let me get some things."

'Wow Kelso really knows how to pick'em these days. Although she seems a little too bright to be working only for a store she seems like she should be a nurse, teacher or a doctor like. . . AHH STOP RIGHT THERE!'

She walks back and says, "I hear rumors you're friends with the winner of the 13th gundam fights. As well as his partner Rain Mikamura or should I say Rain Kasshu."

I wince inwardly, 'Come on you knew it was bound to happen. That lug head needs Rain to keep him in line. Still it stings like putting salt on an open wound.'

Kelso walks out and ask "Rebecca are you harassing another one of my customers?"

'Rebecca oh this is dripping with Irony here another girl with an R name. Rain is a rare name to have but Rebecca is also a very pretty name.'

Rebecca sighs and says "Sorry Kelso he is looking for something to give Rain and Domon Kasshu."

Kelso sighs and says, "You're like a loaded cannon Rebecca dear. I need you to do some inventory ok I'll handle this." Without saying another word Rebecca walks in the back to take inventory for Kelso.

I snap out of my thoughtful trance and say "She's fine Kelso, it's just I have a lot on my mind these days."

Kelso looks at the stuff Rebecca got down, and he smiles 'She is so in tune with customers but she can be so blunt. I adore the girl but I don't understand why she is here?' "Well see anything here you like Chibodee my boy."

"Man this girl knows how to make it hard on a man to choose. Kelso you really know how to pick'em these days. I'll take the leather gloves for Domon and the Sterling Silver Locket for Rain." I smile and glance back to the backroom hoping to glance at this Rebecca girl. However no such luck for me, I still can't get over how much she resembles Rain.

Kelso smiles and says, "That'll be $12.30."

I smile and give him a twenty. The kind old man goes to make change but I say, "No keep the change and be sure to give Rebecca a raise."

Kelso laughs and says, "Fair enough come by again."

I smile and say, "Count on it Kelso bye." 'Gee that was an interesting encounter. Again triggering thoughts of Rain, I've got to get over thoughts of Rain.' The girls are waiting for me with smiles on their faces. I don't even bring up my very interesting encounter at Kelso's; I take a few breaths as we get closer. I knock on the door, and almost immediately the door opens. There she is standing there in a lovely sun dress, with her hair down, eyes sky blue with a warm smile on her face.

'Keep it together Chibodee you can do this.' Shirley smiles at Rain and ask "Are we interrupting anything?"

Rain smiles and says, "No in fact I was hoping you all would come including you Chibodee."

I was a bit taken by that but I just smile and say, "I couldn't miss out on seeing both of you again." 'Of course it took everything I had to say that.'

Here comes the all mighty Domon Kasshu, I am still a little bitter but he's still a friend of mine. He actually looks like he's matured a little since wining the fights; he sits beside the love of his life. 'I'm seeing green again, and I don't mean my eye color. Domon won, even though it took him a hell of a long time to see what he had. Still a small part of me wants to be with Rain even though she's where she belongs.' The girls were busy looking around and talking with Rain to notice I was deep in thought, and then the Sterling Silver Locket caught my eye.

I clear my throat and say, "Rain I got this locket for you to keep memories in."

She smiles and hugs me saying "Thank you Chibodee I needed something like this."

'Oh what I wouldn't give to have arms like this around me. Rain I still think of you, and I know I'll never love you as much as Domon. I still desire to have that touch.' Domon smiles and looks at the locket I got her. I thought I'd have to punch him for a comment he might've come up with.

"Oh I also got you something Domon." I hand him the leather gloves to go on his hands, for the first time Domon actually smiles at me. Usually he just gets plan annoyed at me, or give a half amused and half annoyed smile.

"Thanks Chibodee you're a true friend." Domon says sincerely. 'I don't feel like such a wonderful friend right now, thinking about the woman that will always be his.'

"Girls you can stay here but I'm going to head home." I say in my fake tired tone.

Shirley nods and say, "We'll be back home a little late."

Rain looks a bit shocked over me leaving a little soon, as she asks, "Are you feeling ok Chibodee?"

'Not really Rain, my heart is in pain.' "Fine just fine I just have things to do." I answer half heartily.

Rain hugs me and says, "Come by from time to time. We're staying two weeks for vacation, Domon and I, are really glad you visited. Please do it more often."

'Oh Rain if I can get over this feeling, then I'd be happy to visit more. Until I'm sure I can trust myself I won't be visiting.' "I'll try Rain bye." I answer.

With those words I left, hurrying home but again I don't look where I'm going. I run into someone with a lot of box's knocking them over as well as the boxes.

"Aw great, they're going to be bent Kelso is going to cut my pay again." The girl says in frustration.

"I'm so sorry . . . Rebecca!?"

Well here is chapter two, again thank you Jen23 and Sporkgoddess. I hope you like this chapter too. I probably won't be able to update as much as I did last year. I will appreciate any reviews that's all for now bye.