A big Hello to all my readers! Boy am i lazy! I actually had this written like months ago but i wanted to add more to it (never got around to that) so i'm just now posting it! Hope you guys like this chapter (even though i know it's short).
Lei Fang reluctantly opened her eyes and let out a soft groan. She couldn't remember the last time she felt this bad. Her eyes were puffy and red from crying all night and she simply felt too tired and depressed to get out of bed. She had been lying here like this for about an hour now.
I'm so pathetic, she thought miserably. Falling apart like this over some guy. Only Jann Lee wasn't just "some guy"; he was HER guy, or so she had thought. Her mind flashed back to what had happened yesterday, replaying the scene where Jann Lee basically told her that he wanted nothing to do with her. All at once the pain and humiliation washed over her again like a tidal wave.
She wished desperately that she could stop replaying that scene over and over again but she couldn't. It seemed like her mind was intent on torturing her. "Ughh! No more!" Lei Fang moaned. She was tired of dwelling on Jann Lee's hurtful rejection. It was all she could do yesterday. She had tried to get her mind off it but nothing seemed to work and she had all but cried herself to sleep.
I should've taken Seph up on his offer, she thought. She had stayed with Seph for a while yesterday; both of them just sitting there watching the currents wash up along the shore. Seph had tried his best to initiate a conversation with her but she just didn't feel like talking. He offered to take her downtown to get her mind off of things, but she declined. At the time, she just wanted to be left alone to sort out her feelings. Now she saw what a bad idea that was. All she did after she left Seph was lock herself in her room and brood.
Hearing a knock at her door, Lei Fang startled. "Who is it?" she called out.
"It's Seph. Can I come in?"
"Hold on a moment." Lei Fang scrambled out of bed and rushed to her closet to find something more fitting to wear than the rumpled up T-shirt that she had on. I should at least put on some pants, Lei Fang thought. She grabbed wildly at her baby blue pajama bottoms and threw it on. Making her way towards the door she stole a quick glance at her reflection in the mirror and groaned. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders in a tangled mess and her eyes were red and puffy. I guess it's true. You look the way you feel. Lei Fang mused. And right now, I feel horrible.
She opened the door for Seph and went back to sit on her bed.
"Morning Sunshine!" Seph said brightly. "And don't you look gorgeous today?"
"Oh stop it! I look terrible!" Lei Fang said, trying to rub the sleep from her eyes.
"You can never look terrible." Seph said, sounding serious all of a sudden. He walked over to her and patted her on the head as if she were a little girl. "You look very cute today, especially with your messy hair and your oversized shirt." He teased. His eyes roamed over the batch of used up tissues scattered on her bed, tissues that she had used the night before to dry up her tears.
"Sorry, I meant to clean those up." Lei Fang said apologetically. "My room is such a mess."
"How are you feeling?" Seph asked as he gathered up the tissues and discarded them in her trash bucket.
"Better, I guess." Lei Fang said with a feigned smile.
"That's good." He said placing a hand on her shoulders. "Now come on. Get dressed. We're going to the cafeteria."
"No…that's okay. I don't feel like going anywhere today." Lei Fang pulled her blanket up in a tight hug.
"Come on! You've gotta eat to live right?"
"I'll call room service."
"Well, I'm not going to let you stay in your room all day and mope." Seph said, crossing his arms.
"Well, I'm not leaving." Lei Fang said stubbornly. She climbed under the covers and pulled up the blankets to her chin.
After a few more minutes of trying to persuade her in vain to come with him he turned around and left. He came back a moment later with Tina in tow. Tina took one look at Lei Fang and demanded to know what happened.
"What do you mean?" Lei Fang asked her, putting on her best clueless expression.
"Oh come on, Lei. I can tell that you've been crying. Now I'm your best friend and I demand to know what happened."
Lei Fang sighed. She silently cursed Seph for bringing Tina into this. Not that she wanted to keep anything from Tina; on the contrary she was going to go to Tina later to discuss this whole thing but right at this moment all she wanted was to be left alone.
"Well…" Lei Fang started. "You know that little talk that you advised me to have with Jann Lee?" Tina nodded. "Let's just say that I found out he doesn't return my feelings."
"Oh Lei Fang!" Tina rushed over and gave her a hug. "I don't understand! It's so obvious that he's crazy for you. He's always stealing glances at you whenever he thinks no one's looking. And the way he looks at you, how can he NOT love you?"
Lei Fang bowed her head and felt fresh tears welling up again. "It's possible." She murmured.
"Oh Lei Fang. It's all my fault!" Tina said exasperatedly. "Me and my bad advice. If I didn't tell you to…"
Lei Fang interrupted her. "No Tina. It's okay. I was bound to find out sooner or later. I guess it's for the better that it's sooner."
Tina pulled Lei Fang in for another hug. "Don't worry Lei. It's his loss. You can find someone better than him in no time."
"You're damn right she can!" Seph piped in. "She's too good for him anyways." He walked over to the girls and pulled them apart. "Now come on. Let's get going before they clear out the breakfast buffet."
"I told you. I'm not going." Lei Fang said, crossing her arms and using her most determined voice.
"Lei Fang says she won't come to breakfast with us," Seph said matter-of-factly, turning towards Tina. "She says she's going to stay in her room all day. All by herself. Crying her eyes out." Lei Fang shot Seph a dirty look.
"What!" Tina exclaimed. "We can't have you do that Lei! You're just going to start feeling bad about yourself again. No way! You're coming with us!" Tina grabbed Lei Fang by the feet and started pulling her towards the door.
"Hey! Wha!" Lei Fang exclaimed, startled. If she allowed Tina to pull her any further she would've toppled off the bed. "Alright! Alright! I'll go!"
"Now that's more like it." Tina said with a satisfied smirk.
Lei Fang groaned. "I can't believe you guys! Can't a girl mope in peace?"
"Nope." Seph said grinning. Lei Fang stuck a tongue out at him, which made him laugh even harder.
"Come on, Lei. I'll pick out your clothes for you." Tina studied Lei Fang's closet intently and pulled out random articles of clothing. "Hmmm, what's with all these simple jeans and Tees? You definitely need more party clothes, or at least something with more razzle dazzle."
"Well, it's not like I have anyone to impress." Lei Fang said sadly. "…At least not anymore." Suddenly a thought struck her. Oh my gosh! I'll see Jann Lee at the cafeteria!" She frowned. She wasn't sure she could handle seeing Jann Lee again; at least not so soon. She didn't know if her heart can take it.
"Umm…on second thought guys…I don't think I should go." Lei Fang said meekly.
"What!" Seph and Tina exclaimed in unison.
"But why?" Tina asked.
"Well…it's just that…I might see Jann Lee there." Lei Fang said averting her eyes. "I, I don't know if I can handle it. Plus, it'll be too awkward."
"Nonsense!" Tina replied. "You're going to BE at that cafeteria and you're going to look RADIANT! We'll show him what he's giving up on! We'll make him regret ever turning you down!" Tina smiled zealously, suddenly looking all pumped up. "Yeah! I'll give you a little make over!"
"Umm…I don't know about that." Lei Fang said backing slowly away from Tina.
"Well, I think it's a terrific idea!" Seph exclaimed, to which Lei Fang shot him another dirty look.
"Don't worry Lei. You're going to look fabulous!" Tina said moving closer towards her. "Now come on." Tina ushered her towards the bathroom and proceeded to primp her up, combing her hair and applying make up on her. When she was done she backed away and looked at Lei Fang with a satisfied grin. "I don't mean to brag, but I'm good!"
"Let me see." Lei Fang said, grabbing a handheld mirror from Tina. "Wow…you ARE good." She admitted, turning her face left and right to analyze Tina's handiwork. Her hair was sleek, smooth and shiny and her make up was done masterfully.
"Of course. I'm the best!" Tina boasted. "Now put this on." She shoved some clothes into Lei Fang's hands. "I know you'll look great in it! I have wonderful taste after all."
"Gee, you never fail to amaze me with your modesty." Lei Fang said with a slight laugh. She was beginning to feel a little better and was grateful for Tina being there for her.
They emerged from the bathroom a few minutes later and all Seph could do was gawk at Lei Fang. She looked radiantly beautiful in a simple white slip on dress. He had to utilize all the self control he processed not to drool at her.
"Um..how do I look?" Lei Fang asked uncertainly.
"You look breathtaking!" Seph exclaimed.
"Hehe, I told you Lei Fang!" Tina said, looking very proud of herself. "Now come on. Let's go already. I'm starving."
Well, what do ya think? I know it's pretty light hearted, especially after the last chapter and i hope I didn't make it seem like Lei Fang "got over" Jann Lee's rejection too quickly but some one DID ask for fluff in this chapter.
Anyways, Mango Seed, thanks for submitting a review! I love to hear other people's opinions. I know, I know. My story is toootally cliche and typical "chick flick" material, as you pointed out, but that's basically what i wanted to write lol. I just loved the coupling of Jann Lee and Lei Fang and set out to write a cute story about them, nothing too deep or meaningful. But you're right though; i could be more original P. Anyways, i'm just glad you took the time to read the story.
A Big thanks to all my reviewers! Love you guys! You're the best!
