Wow, I'm on a role tonight! These letters are pretty simple to write so far, considering 11 year olds don't really care about varying word choice, ne? I may end up skipping some letters, just to hurry the plot along. If so, I will let you know at the beginning of the chapter. This 3rd chapter is dedicated to MaboroshiTsuki! I enjoy your stories, and you also happen to be my second reviewer! Love and peace!
***Esca-lover
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Hey Van! July 6, 1991
It was great to hear from you again! I can't believe it's the middle of summer already! My family just celebrated Independence Day on July 4th. We saw fireworks and everything. Kari came with us too, and we lit sparklers all night. Kohaku spent the whole time covering his ears from the loud noises, but I didn't mind it. They were so pretty!
Guess what…my birthday is coming up! July 14th is the actually day. I'll be 12! My mom says I'm practically a teenager. I can't wait! I hope I get the bike I asked for. It's bright red, with a really soft seat. I usually ride around the neighborhood a lot, and my old one is really beat up.
You asked about my parents, didn't you? Well they are pretty great. They come to all my swim meets and my track races. We usually after events get ice cream too! I'm sorry no one comes to your games. I'm sure your dad likes you, and not just your brother. That's nice that Folken lets you hang around with him. Oh, and I promise not to tell about the Barbie thing, although I think that's really sweet of you.
I'm a little nervous about going to Junior High, are you? Everyone will be bigger then me. Besides that, what if I don't fit in? I'm glad Kari is going to the same school; at least I'll have one friend. How did you do with grades at the end of the year? I did pretty good, all A's! Ok, well I hope you're having fun this summer. Write back soon!
Your friend,
Hitomi
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Hello Hitomi, September 6, 1991
How are you? I know I haven't sent you a letter in a while, but my summer was really busy. I sent you a birthday card, I hope you got it. It had a picture of a girl running with balloons and that made me think of your track stuff, so I picked it out. Did you get the bike you wanted? I hope so. I played with sparklers once. Dilly brought them over and we almost lit the house on fire. He burned his finger so we had to stop.
School has started again, and Junior High isn't that bad. My math teacher is a pain and gives too much homework, but other then that its pretty cool. Why are you worrying about friends? You seem like a nice person, and you're smart too. Lots of people probably like you because of that, don't ya think?
Soccer tryouts are coming up next week, and I have a pretty good chance of making it. I've made a few new friends already, and we play practice games after school. I thought about trying out for the track team too, but that isn't until the spring. I figure it could help me in soccer, since we run a lot. Plus, you said it was pretty fun, so why not try it?
This girl named Naria handed me a note in class the other day. It said, 'Would you go out with me? If so, circle yes. If not, circle no'. What is that all about?! Why do girls do that?? It's weird if you ask me. I didn't know what to do so I circled 'no'. I gave it back to her and she crumpled it up and threw it in my face! The teacher saw it, yelled at me, and then told me to stand in the hall. I didn't do anything, and I got punished! Ya, it was my math teacher, Mr. Toriyama. Another reason I don't like his class.
Well I better go, my study hall is almost over. Write back if you want to.
Your friend,
Van
P.S. You asked about my grades last year…I did alright, A's and B's. I wish I had your brains!
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Another chapter finished!! It won't be long until they are in high school, when the real fun begins! DATING! Duh-dun-dah! Until next time….God Bless!
