Okay. I am finally back with my fic. I was grounded don't hurt me!
Neway, for people who love JSRF sooo much that they signed up for Jet Set Revolution, I am now a member. For people who love JSRF sooo much that they would want to sign up for Jet Set Revolution, I say sign up! I thank Vegas for telling me about the site!! Thank u!
Also, this fic isn't really anything serious. Just a flashback and some chatting. Altho Rhyth get a surprise. lolz
Disclaimer: Ooh! Is Jet Set up for sale?! Where?!
Chapter 5: "And in my lonely eyes…
Rhyth opened her eyes. She found herself on Beat's bed. She had dozed off in his arms that morning. "I must have been pretty tired from the night before." She thought to herself. Rhyth looked around. Beat was sitting on the bed with the guitar on his lap. His eyes were closed and a soft, even breathing came from him. She smiled at him. Beat had made her realize that crying over the loss of someone wasn't childish. Rhyth had held the sadness in her heart for over eight years, trying to prove to her friends that she wasn't a little girl anymore. After she had cried, she felt a lot better. "Beat's almost as sweet as Yoyo." Rhyth sat up, crawled over to the sleeping auburn haired boy and gave him a kiss on the cheek. She quickly pulled away, furious about what she had done. Beat opened an eye and looked over at the girl. Rhyth, who had noticed that he was awake, turned around, trying to hide the blush.
"What time is it?" Beat groaned.
"I dunno…" Rhyth finally spotted a clock on the dresser. "Oh. It's 11:30."
"I see…" Beat looked over at Rhyth who was still blushing. He knew very well why. He had felt that kiss. Did Rhyth like him that way? Beat placed his hands on his cheek where Rhyth had planted the kiss. He looked down at his guitar as Rhyth stood up to leave.
"Thanks Beat." Rhyth's crystal blue eyes shone with strange warmth. She walked out, taking her cake with her.
Rhyth Flashback
"Hey there, Honey!"
"Daddy!"
Ren scooped up the little girl and messed up her soft, blue hair. "Did you like that concert?" The small child nodded. Ren 's black eyes looked into the girl's crystal blue ones. "I could tell that you liked the new Rhythm of the last song."
"I loved it!" She watched happily as Mom went up to dad and they kissed. She loved her life. She had a happy family: just her mom, her dad and her and eventually, a new brother. It seemed like it would never end.
"You know what, honey," Ren said to his wife, "I have a new nickname for our little girl here." He turned back to the child, who's face was full of eagerness. "How about Rhyth?"
"That's a cute name, dear." She replied.
"Well then, do you like it?" Ren asked the small girl.
"I love it!" She squealed.
"Okay then, Rhyth." Ren kissed his daughter on the cheek. "Let's go back to the hotel."
Rhyth smiled as she sat in her daddy's arms, singing one of her favourite songs that her father wrote. And in my bloodshot eyes all I can see is everything's fine…
End of flashback
After finishing her cake, Rhyth picked up her headphones and placed them on her head. She switched them on and heard DJ Professor K.
"Yo! We have a birthday in Tokyo-to today. I believe everyone knows her as Rhyth." The blue haired girl froze on the spot. "Her father was none other than the lead singer of the famous band, RYU! Well then, I think we all might want to know that one of the hit singles on Jet Set Radio; 'Isle 10' by Wax Scapegoat was written by none other than Ren himself. I'm sure that Rhyth out there would want to hear it as well. Happy birthday!"
Rhyth stood there, staring straight into space as the song started to play. I see you at my job… you're carrying yourself so well… I made myself a promise… not to get emotional…
Rhyth started to hum the tune. She remembered it so clearly now. Her father had written that song for her mother and her. He sang it every night to her and she eventually memorized it. That's why it was her favourite song. She ran down the stairs past the GG's and down to her favourite dancing spot in front of the speakers. As she chorus played, she started to dance to it. The GG's looked down at the girl. They of course knew why she was dancing at this time of day. They had put her name on the radio as a surprise for her birthday. Yoyo had secretly told them when Rhyth was out being chased by the police with Beat.
Corn looked down at the small figure as she danced. He couldn't help but smile. She was so cute… but only adorable cute. He looked over at Cube who was eyeing him suspiciously.
"What are you thinking…?" She asked with a smirk. If there was one thing that amused Cube, it was getting under Corn's skin. Sure, she had tried it on Beat, but who better than the leader of the GG's?
"Nothing you would be interested in." He replied coolly.
Cube scowled. "Whatever." The girl then stood up and started to walk by him. As she did, she messed up Corn's straw hair.
"S'up." Beat said quietly as he came out to the balcony. He wore his goggles on his forehead while his headphones still rested in his hand. He leaned over the railing to see what everyone was so interested in to see Rhyth dancing.
"What's up with her?" He asked Boogie.
"Just a gift from us." She replied. "We found out that this song was written by Rhyth's dad."
"Ren, huh?" Beat pulled his goggles over his eyes and slid his headphones on. "Cool."
"Yeah." Jazz had appeared on the other side of him. "Who would ever guess that Rhyth was the daughter of a famous singer? I really liked their music."
"Who? RYU?" Beat looked over at Jazz.
"Yep. RYU was a big hit at my school when I was a kid. Everyone was heartbroken when they were assassinated."
"Heh. They must've been pretty famous." Garam said coolly. I don't think I ever heard their songs… then again, I never research band names."
"Hey. Whatcha talkin' about?" Everyone turned to see Rhyth. Her indigo hair flowed gently in the wind.
"Oh…nothin' much." Jazz replied.
"Hey!" Rhyth's face lit up. "You bought a new scarf!" she exclaimed as she pointed at Jazz's light blue scarf tied around her neck.
"You like it?"
"It's awesome! What is it made of?"
Garam leaned over to Beat. "How can she tell the difference between her old scarf and her new one?" Beat smiled. This was the Rhyth he remembered. Happy, bubbly, cheerful, bright eyed… It was as if nothing had ever happened yesterday or that morning. It was kind of creepy how she did that. He remembered Rhyth crying herself to sleep that morning. Silence filled the room shortly after she fell asleep.
"It must be a girl thing." He replied after a second.
"Wanna go to the mall?" Rhyth asked Jazz. Jazz shrugged and the two walked off together. Beat watched Rhyth as the two walked away.
"You like her, don't you?" Cube, who just appeared from behind, rested a hand on his shoulder. "C'mon. Admit it. I saw you glaring at Rhyth and Corn. You were jealous."
At first, Beat froze, but then a smirk crept over his face. "I don't see why you care. Do you have the hots for Corn or something?" Cube frowned.
"You'll pay for that later." Cube said coldly. She then turned around and walked away from him.
TBC…
There! Done! Chapter six will be up sooner than u think! That one will have funnies! Lots of funnies! Oh! And ice cream cake!! Who can resist that?!?!
