To all Sano and Megumi fans out there:
You are all cordially invited to read Chapter 2: First Impressions of This Is Me. When? Right now if possible. Where? In Fanfiction.Net of course!!! Why? Because you will miss the first appearance of your favorite love and hate duo.
Am I talking too much? Yah I know!!! Ok I will stop now. Hope you'll enjoy reading. Ja!!! (",)
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DISCLAIMER:
I'm ICEANGEL. I'm strong (strong my ass!!!). I'm smart (Just failed my last test in Math, sob….). I'm cute (my mom thinks so). I almost have everything (almost except Aoshi, waah!!!!). But sadly I don't own the characters, just the story. Arghhh… My brain is arguing with me. Ok. This story is brought to you by my over imaginative, fogged up brain. There. Are you happy now?
Chapter 2: First Impressions
Aoshi's POV
Whoa!!! Is she the "voice" I'm talking about??? Alluring is not the perfect word to only describe her voice. It is also the perfect word to describe her. As in HER, the woman in front of me. Can I also add the words Sexy, Seductive, Beautiful, God's gift to mankind, and…… Arghhh…. One minute in her presence and I'm turning into a blubbering idiot. You can't blame me though.
She is perfect, from the top of her shiny hair to the tips of her leather boots. She have this blue—green eyes that are staring at me curiously and they are also checking me out (hope she like what she sees), a cute nose that reminds me of my sister (I miss Tsubame-chan so much!!!), pinkish red kissable lips that is smiling at me seductively (I bet that they will taste sweet. Can't wait to taste it!!!), long blue-black hair that almost reach her butt (Are those natural? Note to self, must ask her someday) and last but definitely not the least, a body that I bet will fit mine just perfectly (Must drive away all those hentai thoughts out of my head). She is so….. hot. Am I really going to be her classmate? Things are definitely turning out better for me. Wait, I think that she is trying to tell me something. Oh no, this is not good. Great Shinomori!!! Just great.
"Earth to Mr. Newbie!!! Are you here with me", asked the voice I'm describing earlier on. It sounds a little sarcastic to me. For the life of me, I don't know why?
"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm just thinking about something. What is your name again?", I asked her stoically. It seems like I have said a magical word or something because as soon as I've asked her name, a collective gasp was heard through-out the whole room. Did I say something wrong? Please don't blame me. Do you know how hard it is for a guy like me to speak when you are controlling something other than your breathing?
Misao's POV
Is this guy trying to irritate me or what? Because if he is, can you please congratulate him for me coz he is doing a damn good job out of it. I have never felt so humiliated in my entire life. If you think I'm over-reacting, think again.
Do you know that I have been trying to talk to him for the last couple of minutes or so? Do you know that I have already told him my name, carefully emphasizing the word Misao so that it will get through that beautiful heads of his? Did I say beautiful? Oh, we will get to that later, I'm trying to make a point here. And did you know what I got in return? Nothing!!! Just a lousy excuse and a stupid question. When I am talking to a guy he is suppose to give me his one hundred and one percent attention!!! Got that???
I know that I shouldn't get too mad with this dim-witted
Mr. Newbie here but as I look at the amazed look of all my classmates I can't help it. So maybe it is my fault why he can't pay attention to what I'm saying because I did looked so sexy today but it is not a good excuse!!! And did you notice that blank tone of voice he had used at me? It seems that talking to me is a bore to him, and all girls probably noticed it judging from that smirks on their faces.
Oh, I can imagine what is circling in their heads. "Serves Misao right for stealing my boyfriend", "She finally met her match", or much more bitchier words like the "slut deserves it", "she is finally reaping for what she sow", etc….. In their eyes, Aoshi is their hero. He is the one who is gonna save them from the clutches of the "Evil Misao". My only consolation is the murderous looks in the faces of the boys. If Aoshi has done something that he is going to repent doing for the rest of his life, that is for insulting, me.
Prepare Shinomori because from now on it is going to be war between us. If you think that your looks will help you get through this, that's when you are wrong. I'm totally immune from your gorgeous ice blue eyes that is making my knees weak and from your shiny black hair that I'm itching to touch. Your red kissable lips doesn't affect me one bit, nor does your body that is absolutely perfect. It doesn't matter to me if you are too beautiful to be true. For me you and I are enemies and this, I'm sure this is a fight that I am going to win. With that thought circling in my head I turned to my enemy and begin to retaliate.
"Oh, please forgive me from waking you up from that La-la land of yours. Sorry, I know that you are still dreaming about you and me together, alone.", I exclaimed a little louder for the benefit of my eavesdropping classmates out there. "I really am profoundly sorry for disturbing you, infact I will gladly tell you my name. It is Misao by the way, at least now your dream girl has a name. Don't bother telling me yours, I'm not interested. And oh if I were you I will continue dreaming coz it won't happen in real life. Bye Puberty Boy. May you have a wonderful day.", and with that I turned to sit at my chair but not before seeing his face turning a deep shade of red. Good!!! Round one goes to Misao.
Aoshi's POV
Nobody insults Aoshi Shinomori like that and gets away with it. The nerve of that girl to call me Puberty Boy!!! That is a big blow to my ego. It is my first day in school and I have turned from Mr. Hotshot to Mr. Laughingstock. Picture this, I, Aoshi Shinomori, Japan's Youngest Most Eligible Bachelor, was called Puberty Boy by a mere slip of a girl who resembles a weasel when she is mad. Actually she is so cute when she is angry.
At first I was so mad at her outburst but now as I looked at her laughing with that white-haired man, I can feel all of it dissolving in the air. I don't think one can stay mad at her for a long time. She looks so innocent in spite of that dress she is wearing. Her eyes are twinkling happily now. How I wish I am the one she is talking to? How I wish I'm the one who is making her laugh?
It is rare to meet someone like her. A girl that is not anxious to throw herself at my feet. If she is like the others, I bet that she is still here on my side hanging on my every word. Why am I feeling this way? Why is my heart beating at such a fast rate? Is this what they call love? But I think it is too early to associate these emotions to love. I've just met her today, how can I fall for her for such a short time? She is right in one thing though, she is my dream girl……
Megumi's POV
As I finished reading the letter in my hands, I can't help but feel happy and sad at the same time. This is the letter that I have been waiting for a couple of months. It is the letter expressing that I have passed the entrance exam and that Harvard is privileged to have me.
I have always wanted to be a doctor. Not just any kind of doctor but to be the best here in Japan. My family is composed of doctors, lawyers, engineers, and the likes. We are a family of achievers. Eventhough they did not say it in front of me, I know that my parents expects a lot from me. I know that they want me to be the top in my class. To bring home awards. To be almost perfect. If you think it bothers me, then my answer is nope.
Maybe being a perfectionist is something that I have inherited from them. Maybe it is because I grew up thinking that I deserved to have the best because I worked hard for it. Anyways, studying in Harvard is a fulfillment of a dream that I have since I was a child. So that explains why I'm happy. It has brought me closer to my ultimate goal. Do I have to say it again? Ok, ok……. This is Takani, Megumi and my ultimate goal in life is to be the best doctor Japan has ever known. Shucks, I sound like those little girls who join kiddie beauty pageants. I also wanted to be a beauty queen, to represent Japan in Miss Universe. Nah, just kidding. I don't have the time for it.
I'm sad because going to America also means one thing, and that is leaving Sanosuke here behind. Sano is my boyfriend, we have been together since last year. Before him, I always thought that my life revolves on studies. But when I met him, he had opened my eyes to a lot of things. He had introduced me to Misao and Kaoru that I now considered as my bestfriends. How can you say goodbye to someone you love? How can you leave a life that you have just started to live meaningfully? How can you say goodbye to a dream? Did I really say that? I know I love him but can I give up my dream for him?
Sano's POV
Up to now I still don't know what I have done to have someone like Megumi as my girlfriend. I always thought that girls like her are very hard to reach, like stars. You can always look at it from a far but no matter how hard you try to reach for them you just can't. Why? Because stars are stars and they are supposed to just be in the sky at night. Oh great, Rooster Head!!! I thought I have something special going here in this big old brain of mine but then again poetry is not cup of tea.
Why do you think someone like her will spend her time with me? Honestly speaking, I don't think I am special. I'm not rich. I'm not intelligent. If Megumi is planning to be a doctor, I'm just here in my room drawing a sketch of her. Yah, I'm an artist. I like to draw. I like to paint. I fucked up with Math, always fails in Literature, can barely survives Physics, but I always passed my Arts subject with flying colors.
Sometimes when I am with her, I felt so ashamed with myself. Here I am a penniless artist hanging out with his girlfriend who comes from one of the richest families in Japan. Each time we go out in a date, I felt so little about myself because she always pays for our bills. I know that nowadays it is not a big issue. But I'm a man, a proud man at that, but I can't give her the things she deserved. I can't give her jewelries or expensive jewelries. All I can give her is my drawings and this thing you call love.
Then there are times when I wonder if our relationship will last? A lot of people are asking her why is still with me when she can have someone better. Sometimes, I myself asked her. Do you know what she answered them, what she told me? Simple, she stays with me because I complete her. Each time I heard those words coming out from her lips, I can't stop the tears from falling from my eyes. She always teases me about it. She said that she can't believe that someone as tough as me can easily cry over little things. I don't know how to answer her. So each time she teases me about it, I kiss her. That's the secret to stop her. My kitsune loves my kisses a lot.
You complete me. Does that sound familiar? I know. It's from that movie, Jerry Maguire. But for Megumi and I, those words means a lot to both of us. That summarizes all the emotions that we feel for each other. We seldom say I love you. You can say it to your friends, to your parents, to anyone, but when you say you complete me it means a whole lot more. It means you can't live without the other. She completes me. I don't know if I can live without her………….
Misao's POV
Here I am in the cafeteria alone, hungry, and impatiently waiting for my bestfriend. I'm still basking in what I have done this morning. I can't forget Puberty Boy's face when I have finished delivering my speech. They said I'm wicked but hey that guy deserves it. Oh here comes Kaoru maybe I should tell her about what had happened.
"Hey Kaoru, I have met this guy this morning and you know what he is the most infuriating guy that I have ever seen!!!", I told her as she was putting her books in the table and sitting in front of me.
"Misao, who is this guy? And why are you wearing those clothes? Why are you mad at him? How can you say that he is infuriating? And what does he look like?", Kaoru asked me in an impatient manner. Must answer her now or else…..
"Kei, Kaoru. First things first. I don't know his name because I didn't bother asking him, I think his a transferee from another school. For your information, I'm going to wear anything I want." I paused for a while to take a bite on my donut. "He is infuriating because he humiliated me in front of my classmates. Why? How? Because he didn't pay attention to what I'm saying. And how does he look like? Actually he is cute. Nope not cute but gorgeous!!! He has this ice blue eyes that can make you shiver, this shiny hair that I want to brush away from his face, his about 6 ft. and 3 in., and you know what Kaoru he has this very sexy body. And he also has this great fashion sense. I like that in a guy.", I stop for a while to finish my donut and at the same time waiting for her reply.
"Uhmm… Misao, are you really sure that you hate him? It looks like you're attracted to him. Since you have told me that he has great fashion sense, can you please tell me what he is wearing.
"No, Kaoru I'm not attracted to him just telling the truth. When it comes to guys I am definitely an expert with this kind of things. I can't remember what he is wearing………. Wait, I think he is wearing a black polo shirt and khaki pants. He is also wearing this weird trench coat but it suits him, and he also has this silver loop earring in his left ear. Yah, I think that's all.", I answered her questions. I forgot that she can be too nosy sometimes. After saying this, I wonder why suddenly, Kaoru's eyes grew bigger and she hastily took a sip of her coke. Why indeed? It looks like she is gesturing for me to look at my back but why?
"Kaoru, please stop kidding around. If you are going to say that he is at my back right at this moment, I won't believe you. So please quit it. It's not funny!!!", I told her.
"Misao, I believe she is not joking. I'm glad that you think I'm cute no, I'm gorgeous. My name is Aoshi Shinomori by the way."
Oh my God, I know that voice. Don't tell me he is what I think he is. It's puberty boy and I think he has heard everything that I have said. I still hope it's not him. Maybe it's not him so to be sure, I turned around and……..
"Misao, I want you to meet my bestfriend from Harvard, Aoshi Shinomori. I belive you two have already met"…………….
Those are Kenshin's words. Those are the last words that I have heard before fainting…………………………..
TBC………………………….
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