Ff.net is EVIL. Now because of their crazy new thing, stars don't work which means Ayane's net-name is screwed up. I'm quite annoyed about that… that and NINJA GAIDEN HAS BEEN DELAYED IN AUSTRALIA! Only a few days. But even still. I pre-ordered this game in bloody March, for crying out loud. They've known it's been coming for ages, what's with the delay? Damn shops. Damn cold. Pft. Not happy. Anyway… hope you enjoy the chapter. Damn chapter… damn stars… -mutter-
Added note. You kidding?! Underscores don't work? That should be made ILLEGAL! GRR!
She had made a decision. She had to tell him.
Eventually, she spotted him, walking to the classroom.
"Hayabusa, I-"
She stopped abruptly as he turned to her.
He looked horrible.
So… burdened. Like somebody gave him a huge tower of things to carry and one fell on his head. That kind of burdened. He looks really sad about something. Perhaps this isn't the best time to tell him that I don't love him…
"Umm… what's up?"
His emerald eyes were lacklustre as they met her gaze.
"Nothing,"
"What class do you have first?" she asked in an attempt to make conversation.
Silence. He continued walking, breaking eye contact with her.
"Okay, hold it. Regardless of whatever the hell is going on, you have no right to be shitty at me," she snapped, striding up to him before he could leave her behind.
"I have no right. I know I'm not worth it," he said so softly, that for a moment she wasn't sure as to whether or not she had imagined it. However, him walking ahead before she realised and hurrying off let her know that indeed she hadn't imagined it.
First class was computer, but she couldn't concentrate. Not even on emailing Lisa, which normally wasn't that hard to begin with. About halfway through, Hayate came into the 'chat room'. It was only him and her.
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Aystar has just logged on.
Hayate says: Hey, Ayane. Slacking off in computers again, huh?
Aystar says: Hell yeh. Not like u can talk, newayz.
Hayate says: Never said I couldn't. Well, every week you have computers we have English. So, as we can use the computers for English, here we are. Unfortunately, the geek is taking us this term while our normal teacher is away.
Aystar says: WTF?! Doesn't the geek have a life outside skool?!
Hayate says: He's a teacher. What do you expect? Hey, could I ask you a question, sis?
Aystar says: Shoot.
Hayate says: Have you noticed anything… up… with Ryu today?
Aystar says: He was a little shitty earlier. Y?
Hayate says: Because I
Hayate says: Sorry. Just had to get rid of the message and minimise quickly because he looked over. Because I was wondering, is all. He seems a bit… down.
Aystar says: PMS! No otha explanation!
Hayate says: Perhaps. No, seriously, it's odd. Kasumi's been upset since last night. I wonder if something's going on between the two of them?
Aystar says: Hu gives a shit. It's just Kasumi.
Hayate says: She IS your sister, regardless.
Aystar says: HALF sister, Hayate. That makes all the friggin' difference.
Hayate says: I don't know. Kasumi seemed seriously upset. And now Ryu's being all… moody on me. Last time he did this, he vanished for a week.
Aystar says: U serious?! Neva guessed he'd have the guts.
Hayate says: Yeah, he did. Just after Irene died. You should have heard some of the rumours that were floating around here.
Aystar says: I can guess. Like he topped himself or something?
Hayate says: Yes, pretty much
Hayate says: Sorry. He keeps on looking over. He was pretty depressed after Irene's death. It took him a while to get over it. Heck, it took all of us a while.
Hayate says: Maybe it's a lesson for me. Learn to make less-maintenance friends. :)
Aystar says: I reckon.
Hayate says: You know; Kasumi just wants to be your friend.
Aystar says: Well she can shove her friendship up her ass. Ur not going to change a thing, Hayate, you no?
Hayate says: I'm not trying to. I'm just telling you. Anyway, I better go. Ryu keeps on looking over. My guess is that he's read what I've been writing and just manages to hide it well. See you at recess.
Aystar says: Cya l8r.
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