Hey guys!!! As I was reading First Impressions last night, the perfect answer to your question finally came to me. A lot of you are wondering with whom Misao will end up with, right? Since I am pretty happy about the reviews I got, I'll tell you now so that all of you will stop wondering. Misao is not gonna end up with Aoshi nor with Enishi, she is gonna end up with Kamatari whom I will be introducing in the next chapters. That's it, that's my final decision……………………
Here's a further description of the main characters:
Misao- She is the "entice and leave em" kind of girl. She is oblivious to the fact that her bestfriend is in love with her. She is also starting to feel something for a certain man with ice blue eyes but the problem is that she doesn't believe in love. She hates men and she actually takes pleasure in breaking their hearts.
Aoshi- He is your typical Mr. Right. He has everything, the looks, money, intelligence, cars, etc… He used to be the playboy type of guy until he decides to take love seriously. He thought he already found his dream girl, but is he really in love with her or is he just in love with the idea of being in love?
Enishi- He has a lot of common with Clark Kent. He has been in love with his bestfriend, since they were young. He wants her to know how he feels but he thinks now is not the right time. What do you think will happen next when someone tries to come between him and Misao? Will he find the courage to tell her how he feels or will he just be contented with loving her from a far?
Kaoru-she is your everyday "Ms. Nice Girl". She's demure, conservative when it comes to clothes, inhibited, and very much a virgin. Will she change into someone she is not? Why? Do you think Kenshin will like it?
Kenshin- He is still your favorite "Oro-Guy" but with a little twist. He can't act like himself when he is with Kaoru? Can he find an answer to his problem?
Megumi- she's smart, beautiful, sexy, and rich. She is leaving for Harvard to pursue her dream but what will happen to Sano? Will she stay with him? Can he stop her?
Sano- a toughie but deep inside he's pretty soft. A very talented artist but he doesn't know it yet. What will happen to him if Megumi decides to go to America? How will he take it?
(I decided to describe their personalities a little more for the sake of those who thought they are a little OOC. I know that they are kinda different from the series but hey, that's why this fic is called AU, right? Maybe a lot of you are wondering why Aoshi is suddenly proclaiming his love for Misao right after he met her BUT you have to wait for the up coming chapters if you really want to get to know him.)
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Disclaimer:
Got yah!!!! Hey, I'm just kidding with the "Misao and Kamatari pairing". Actually that's not my fault, it was my brains. She loves to tease. Can anyone please tell me where I can have brain transplant? Is it possible? Ouch!!! My head hurts like crazy. I swear this brain of mine is such a pain in the ass….. Ok, here she goes again. Here's the next chapter and have fun reading…… And oh, before I forget, the characters are not mine, just the story…..
Chapter 3: The Beginning of a Raging Storm
Misao's POV
"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."
Aoshi, Aoshi, Aoshi. Hmmm….. So that's Puberty Boy's name. I like it. Aoshi, I like the sound of that. Misao, don't forget that he is your enemy. YOUR ENEMY!!! As in the one who had humiliated you this morning. He is that cute, no gorgeous guy that has just embarrassed you again for the second time around here in the cafeteria.
"Misao, I want you to meet my bestfriend from Harvard, Aoshi Shinomori. I believe you two have already met"…………….
So he is Kenshin's bestfriend, the one that Kaoru has been thinking about setting me up with. FAT CHANCE!!! I will never let that guy come near me again!!!! Not in a million years!!!! Never, over my dead incredibly sexy body…….
Wait…… As far as I can remember, after hearing Kenshin's words I have fainted, right? So who's holding me right now? I need to thank him. If he didn't catch me in time, I might have been lying on the floor and I am certainly not gonna like it. Add that with Aoshi's irritating ability of annoying me then you will get a very angry, very embarrassed, and probably a potential criminal Misao. If only I can get my hands at that Shinomori Guy!!!
Whoever this guy is, he really smells so good. I can also tell that he have muscular arms. Being in his arms feels like heaven. This feels so right. I don't want to open my eyes. I don't want this moment to end…….
"Kenshin, do you think she is ok?"
"Kaoru-dono, stop worrying too much, I think Misao's ok. In a minute or two she'll wake up.
"But don't you think we have to bring her to the clinic or something?"
Augh….. So much for pretending to be asleep. As much as I detest the idea of leaving Mr. Mystery's comforting arms around me I have to open my eyes now or else Kaoru might bring me to the clinic herself. Besides I think now is the time for me to actually see him. I just wish that when I open my eyes, Aoshi is no longer here. I'm not afraid of him. It's just that right now, I'm not yet ready to face him. Gosh, once again my big mouth got me in trouble. How am I supposed to get away from this one? Well I'll just worry about that later, now's the time for me to thank my savior. Ok Misao open your eyes, 1,2,3……………….………..
Aoshi's POV
Today is probably my lucky day. I just met my dream girl this morning and now she's here in my arms…………"
Well I didn't expect that she was the one Kenshin was referring to. As we were on our way here in the cafeteria, Kenshin has mentioned about introducing me to his girlfriend's bestfriend.
He had also told me certain things about her, like she is pretty, that I will possibly like her, she will definitely catch my attention, well things like that, but I was not actually listening to him because I'm kinda busy thinking about a certain goddess with blue-green eyes.
So when we arrived here, Kenshin told me that his girlfriend was the one with her hair in a high ponytail and facing our direction and that the girl she was talking to is her bestfriend, Misao.
(FLASHBACK OF THE "FAINTING" iNCIDENT……………)
"What is her name again?", I asked Kenshin as were walking towards the girl's table.
"Misao and oh, before I forget that's Kaoru-dono, my girlfriend. Gee, what is happening to you man? I had noticed that you are not paying attention to what I'm saying. Hey, do you have a problem?",he asked me knowingly.
"I don't have a problem. I think you are the one who has one. What's with this Kaoru-dono? Is that her name? Why are you calling her that Kenshin? Haven't you notice that we are already in the 20th century and tell me about…….."
"Aoshi, can you please shut your mouth for a second? We are almost there and the last thing I need right now is to be tease by an A1 jerk like you."
"Ouch that hurts a lot man and I thought you are supposed….." I suddenly stop talking when………..
"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."
Now I'm sure that she is that "Misao". She is the goddess I was thinking about, the one with the most beautiful blue-green eyes that I have ever seen. And from my position here, I bet that I'm the topic of their conversation.
"Earth to Aoshi!!! Keep on moving man. Don't tell me you suddenly have cold feet."
"Shhhh………." I told him and at the same time putting one finger on my lips, gesturing for him to keep quiet.
"Why?", he asked me in a whisper.
"I'll tell you later, just keep quiet. Trust me on this one.", I told him. So here we are, eavesdropping on the girl's "very interesting conversation". Hah! I know it's rude but……….
"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."
Well, she is definitely talking about me. I check my outfit to be sure. Okay, black polo shirt (it's from Calvin Klein), khaki pants (also from Calvin Klein), weird trench coat (hey, this one is not weird. Actually this is pretty expensive considering it's an Armani), and silver loop earring in my left ear (My father almost had a heart attack when he saw this. It's a good thing, my mom's there to defend me. She thought it was cool. That's to be expected from my "groovy" mother). I am not brand conscious, mind you. It's just that I prefer quality over quantity.
As I raise my head to look at the girls again, I saw Kaoru's eyes grew bigger. It seems to me that she had realized that I'm the exact fit of Misao's description. I had also noticed that she is motioning Misao to look behind her.
"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!!!"
This is not good. I bet she'll get mad at me when she caught me eavesdropping and I can't really blame her, right? Might as well let her know now and face the consequences………….
"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."
There. I told her. Now she knows I'm here. I'm kinda nervous, I don't know how she will react. Please don't make her hate me even more. Please……….
She turns slowly and I can't help but noticed the surprised look on her face. Great!!! What am I suppose to tell her? Misao, surprised? I'm here!!! Nah, that is way too lame…….
"Misao, I want you to meet my bestfriend from Harvard, Aoshi Shinomori. I belive you two have already met"…………….
I must thank Kenshin for the interruption. Now, at least I have time to think for an excuse. But I'm not ready for what is going to happen next, she had fainted, straight here in my arms. Like a fallen angel from the sky…………..
(END OF FLASHBACK………………)
I like the feel of her in my arms. She looks like a child as she sleeps. She looks so innocent. Thick eyelashes brushes softly in here smooth cheeks. (Can she still see clearly through her curly and long eyelashes? It is so thick and I can't even find a trace of mascara on them. ) Anyways excuse this stupid man for rambling so much.
I wish it's possible to stop time, to stop the clock from ticking. I would like to freeze this moment. In that way, everything will be alright. I know that when she opens her eyes, this moment will be shattered.
It's not that I want her this way. I like her physical appearance but the best thing that I like about her is her spirit. Yeah she seems so carefree but at the same time, I can also see sadness in her eyes. She is a perfect example of complexities rolled into one and I want to get to know her. I want to strip her of the mask she wears all the time. Did her friends notice this?
I know that all of you must have been wondering how can I say this when I barely know her? This is too unbecoming of me, right? I don't know why I feel this way, maybe it is love, and maybe it is not.
For now, I want to uncover the mystery that is called Makimachi Misao. Why? Because deep inside me, I know that she is my path to freedom. So Kami-sama, if you are listening to me, please let her sleep for a while. Misao, please don't open your eyes. Sleep. You still need sleep………………….
Misao's POV
4, 5, 6………………………….
As I open my eyes, I didn't expect to see Puberty Boy's face. It's a good thing that he is not looking at me. At least I can ready myself for what's to come. Why does he have to be my savior? This must have been my most unlucky day.
Okay Misao, your strong, your tough, you can do this. All you have to do is open your eyes and ask Aoshi to put you down. Then you will tell him that he is a despicable bastard that doesn't deserve to touch you. And who does he think he is to even place you in his lap? IN HIS LAP!!!!!! Oh Kami, the nerve of that guy!!!!
Breathe in, breath out. Breath in, breath out………
"Kenshin, I think we really have to bring her to the clinic. What if she had fainted because of heart attack? What if it's because of extreme headache? Misao is not usually like this. My God…………………"
Trust Kaoru to jump to extreme conclusions. I really have to open my eyes now. Wait, I almost forgot that I can't just open my eyes. I have to pretend that I have just come from sleep.
"Mmmm…. What happen? Where am I?", I asked them as I was stretching my arms until it "accidentally" hit Shinomori's face.
"Ouch, you don't have to do that!!!"
"Oh, I'm sorry Puberty Boy. I didn't mean to do that"
"Is that your way of thanking the one who saved you from further embarrassment?"
"I did say I'm sorry, right? Thanks. Now, can you please put me down?
"Nope, I won't."
"You despicable bastard, keep your filthy hands off me. I said, put me down!!!!
"Hey Misao, can you please calm down. I think that all Aoshi wants is for you to thank him nicely. You know how to be nice, right?
"Kaoru, if there's anyone who needs to be nice, it is Puberty Boy here. Can you ask him to put me down?"
"Kaoru, please tell your friend that I will only let her go in one condition?"
"What? Did the cat eat your tongue Shinomori? If you want to tell me something, tell it to my face!!!"
"Well, don't forget that you started it!!!
"Kei, so what do you want? Come on, tell me. Can you please hurry? You are just wasting my time."
"Oh, it's not too big. All I need is a kiss perhaps."
"Oro!!! Aoshi, don't you think that you are asking for too much?
"Shut up Kenshin. I'm asking Misao not you."
"See Kenshin. I didn't know that you made friends with guys like him. Where did you meet him? On the streets? I always thought you have good taste when it comes to choosing your friends."
"Misao, stop being sarcastic. If you will only…….
"Shut up Kaoru. I know what I'm….
"Kaoru, how did you manage to tolerate her? Such…..
"Are you really trying to piss me off? Ha, Puberty Boy? Can you please put me down?"
"If you really want to be free from my filthy hands as you call it, why don't you just get off from my lap? Did you know that my legs are starting to cramp because you are too heavy?"
Oh, oh… Why didn't I notice that before? They are all laughing at me, even Kaoru and Kenshin who I considered as friends. I just wish that the ground will open and swallow me whole. How can Aoshi humiliate me like this in one day? Arghhh……………..
"For your information, I am actually doing it just now", I told him as I prepare to leave when he suddenly stand from his position carrying me with him. Here I am, 3 ft or more above the ground how am I supposed to go down? I glared at him so that he can get the message that I'm really mad.
"Have you forgotten about the kiss, Misao? It's just a kiss on the cheeks anyways. Don't tell me that this is your first kiss?"
The nerve of that guy!!! I turned to Kenshin and Kaoru to ask for help, but they just smiled at me innocently. Even Kaoru? I thought she is my bestfriend. It's either I stay here in his arms and endure this kind of torture or kiss him. What am I suppose to do? It's just in his cheeks right? Maybe it won't be that bad. I faced him and move a little closer to kiss his left cheek when suddenly I felt something soft touch my lips…………………..
Aoshi's POV
I didn't plan for this to happen but I can't bring myself to stop. Her lips tastes so sweet, like strawberries. I can tell that she is also enjoying it as much as I do by the way she is clinging to me. This is so good. I bit her lower lip so that I can deepen the kiss when she pulled away from me. I have never felt so frustrated in my entire life…….
"Now, is that enough Puberty Boy?"
"I… I.." (Oh, shit of all the time to be tongue-tied why does it have to be now?)
"Can't speak? Maybe I'm not the one who got his first kiss today. Didn't they teach you how to kiss in Harvard? You're such a lousy kisser. Start practicing. If you're ready, give me a call. I might give you some pointers. Now, put me down!!!"
I know that was way below the belt but I find it pretty amusing. She really looks so cute. Her face is all red and her eyes are a bit bigger now from glaring. Did she actually think that she will scare me?
Maybe I have enough fun for today. I will let her think that she had managed to piss me off, in that way I have a reason to get back at her. Right now I have to finally put her down, I don't want my eardrums to shatter because of her constant screaming.
"There. Are you happy now Itachi Musume?"
"Never been better Puberty Boy. Be careful, you don't know what you have got yourself into. Kaoru, Kenshin, I got to go, Enishi is waiting for me."she told me and at the same time she said her goodbyes to Kaoru and Kenshin.
"Misao, don't forget our slumber party tomorrow night!!!", Kaoru shouted back to her.
"Yeah, 8:00 o'clock sharp at your house tomorrow", Misao answered back.
Who is this Enishi? Was he that guy with her this morning? What does she mean when she told me that I have to be careful because I don't know what I got myself into?
TBC…………………………………………………………..
Author's Notes:
I know that this chapter is just about Aoshi and Misao but I promise that the next chapter will be more on Enishi and Misao and also about the girl's pajama party. Is this chapter shorter than the rest? Gomen, I'm kinda busy these past few days. I've been busy with my midterm exams. My brain is also bugging me about this story that she wants me to type. It's very different from This Is Me but I think you'll enjoy it also. It is entitled "Endlessly". In this story Misao is a vampire while Aoshi is the head slayer. If you think that this is like the others, then I can definitely assure you that it's not. There's a lot of twist and turns on it. So what do you think? Should I post it or delete it? And if anyone wants Enishi to be there just tell me, ok? And can you please suggest a good role for him?
Len: Thank you for always reviewing my story. Did you really like Sano and Megumi's part? At first, I really had a hard time thinking a plot for them. Well, I'm glad that someone likes it. May you stick with me till the end…….. ^_^
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Tiian: Thank you for correcting me in my mistakes, Sensei? (P.S tell me if you don't like being called liked that but I just want you to know that I refer to you as one coz I kinda learned a lot from you) Please feel free to tell me my mistakes in the coming chapters, I appreciate it a lot. I also want to thank you for liking the chapters, inspite of our different views of Aoshi. Hope to hear from you soon.
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