Chapter 3
"Yes one week." He replied calmly.
I ran out of the room and into the kitchen, where Duo was waiting. "Duo, I have to leave for Earth in one week." I said sadly.
"Why?" He asked.
"I dunno." I looked down at the ground.
Duo angrily slammed his fist on the table. As soon as he did that it started to bleed.
I walked over and touched his hand where it was bleeding.
"Ouch," Duo said automatically.
"Wimp," I whispered in his ear. "Mars crystal power." I said concentrating. It healed quickly. "I've had worse injuries then that."
"Really?"
"Yup."
"Like what?"
"Like this." I said lifting up my shirt so he could see a long scar on my stomach. From my belly button to the middle of my lower back.
"Whoa," he said astonished, "How did you get that?"
"Um. a sword fight." I said.
"With who?"
"Dr. Shinigami."
"Why would he hurt you?"
"It was an accident."
"Oh.." He replied slowly. "How deep?"
"Skin deep." I said smiling, "He was just showing me how to get passed someone's defenses."
"Cool."
"Whatever." I replied with my hands raised slightly. I bent down and kissed his cheek. I felt his cheek grow warm under my lips. I smiled at him.
He laughed. I chuckled softly. I stood up strait then walked to the stove. He's so funny, I thought. I can't believe he blushes either. I smiled at the thought, as I turned the knob to the burner. I pulled out a frying pan and placed it on the lit burner. I felt Duo put his arms around my waist leaving my arms free to move. He laid his head on my right shoulder. I smiled.
"Gez, you look great." He whispered in my ear.
"Whatever." I said giggling. I pulled his arms from around my waist, and walked over to the refrigerator. I took out the eggs and put them on the table. I turned to one of the cupboards across the room. I pointed to it and concentrated hard. The door flung open and a metal bowl started to float to the table.
"Whoa," Duo whispered. The bowl fell to the floor with a loud crash. Duo jumped out of surprise.
"What happened?" Duo asked.
"Lost my concentration." I replied. "Your 'Whoa' made me loose it."
"Oh. I never knew you could do that."
"I know," I replied, "I just started to work on it."
"Cool." He said awed, "Does Dr. Shinigami know about this?"
"Not really." I said quietly, "Can you please be quiet so I can concentrate?"
"Okay."
I smiled. Then started to concentrate. The bowl lifted off the floor then started to float to the table.
"What was that loud noise I heard a few minutes ago?" Dr. Shinigami asked as he walked in.
CRASH! There went the bowl. He jumped so high his head almost hit the ceiling.
"He does now." Duo whispered in my ear. Despite myself, I laughed.
He looked at the bowl lying on the ground and then at me laughing. "Was this some kind of joke?" He asked me.
"N-n-no, s-s-sir." I said still laughing. I walked over and picked it up. "I-I-I was tr-trying something o-o-out."
"What was it?"
"Moving inanimate objects. Without physical contact." I said after I finished laughing.
"I never knew you could do that." He said slowly. "You just said you were going to work on it."
I smiled. I walked over to the table, and set the bowl down. I grabbed four eggs. I cracked two with each hand. The eggs went into the bowl.
"Um. Duo, can you get me a fork?"
"Sure" he answered looking for one, "Ummm. where is the silver ware?"
"In the drawer to your left." I replied putting a little bit of pepper in the eggs.
"Oh."
I laughed. He smiled. He grabbed a fork and handed it to me. "Thanks."
"Welcome." I poured in a forth of cup of milk, and started to stir it.
"Why do you put milk in it?"
"It makes it more fluffier."
"Really?"
"Yup."
"Cool."
I finished stirring the eggs. I quickly grabbed out the butter, and I walked over to the stove. Then stuck five teaspoons of butter in. Then poured the eggs into the pan. I started to stir the eggs. Slowly they cooked. From a light yellowish color, to a darker yellow color, with black specs.
"Um. Duo, can you grab me three plates and set them on the table?"
"Sure.um. where-"
"In the cupboard over the sink." I said turning the burner off.
"Oh."
I grabbed a cloth by the stove and put it on the handle. I grabbed it, and carried it to the table, and then set it down. I took the fork I was using and dished each plate with the same amount.
"Well? Sit down and eat." I said to Duo and Dr. Shinigami.
"Okay." They said at the same time. I grabbed the chair closest to the door and swung my leg over it and sat down. Duo grabbed the chair to the left of me. Dr. Shinigami sat across from me.
"Go ahead and try some." I said to Duo.
"Okay." Duo hesitated.
"It's not that bad." I said stupidly.
"Okay." Duo said grabbing a forkful. He took a bite. "Mmmmmm. this is good."
"Told ya," I said cheerfully taking a bite myself. He's right, I thought, it's better then it usually is.
"So are you in love with Rei?" Dr. Shinigami asked Duo.
I gasped. "How could you be so frank, sir?"
"Well, I wanna know."
"Whatever." I said getting up. I turned and left. I walked down the hall and went into my room. I sat down and started to zone out. There came a knock on my door. I jumped.
"Yes?" I asked.
The door slid open. Duo was standing there. "Do you realize what time it is?"
"No." I answered calmly.
"It's 7:30."
"Huh?"
"It's 7:30, you know time for school?"
"Yes," I said impatiently. "How could so much time go pass with out me realize it?"
"Don't know."
I stood up and grabbed my school uniform. The shirt was short sleeve, and gray. It had a maroon bow on it. The skirt was a darker gray then the shirt. It was kinda short, but that didn't matter to me right then. I started to untie the top of my karate uniform.
"Um. maybe I should leave." Duo's voice startled me. I forgot he was there.
"Um. that would be wise." I said as turned to look at him. He smiled, and then he backed out of the room, and slid the door shut. I smiled to myself. I finished taking off my top and realized I didn't have a bra on. "Darn!" I grabbed a black one and pulled it on. I pulled my uniform shirt over my head. It momentarily blinded me. As I finished with the shirt, I took my long black hair, and took it out of its less then perfect bun. I can't believe I can't do a perfect bun, I thought stupidly. My hair fell to the back of my knee. I pulled my pants off and pulled up my skirt and zipped up the back.
It's as short as my scout skirt, I thought. About a few months ago I had found out I was the Sailor Senshi of Fire, Super Eternal Sailor Mars. At first I thought it was just a legend. I had found the broach while looking through the stuff my mother had left me. When I had opened it, it had a beautiful deep crimson, ruby inside. When I looked at it I had this strange déjà vu, like I had seen this before. But I've never looked at it before, I thought. Something told me to say 'Mars Eternal Star Power'. So I said it. The ruby lit up and engulfed me in flames. I had shut my eyes expecting pain, but nothing happened. I opened them and realized that the broach wasn't in my hand. I looked down and saw that my out fit had changed into a Sailor Scout uniform.
"So the legend is true," I whispered to myself. "I knew it."
"Rei!!!" Dr. Shinigami yelled at me, "Who are you talking to in there?"
I panicked and started trying to take it off, but it wouldn't come off. "Nobody sir." I said loudly.
"Okay. If you are done, will you finish cleaning the storage room?"
"Yea!" I yelled nervously.
"Good."
I search to see if my mother had left a note to tell me about it. But there wasn't one. "Crap!" I said to myself. "How do I get this off?" A few minutes of sitting thinking about it I said, "Maybe my mother never used it, but how would I know she's dead." I finished blandly.
Well needless to say I found out how to get out of the suit, and found out how to use the powers. So I used them to fight evil. (DUH!!!) On the news, they call me "The Legendary Senshi Sailor Mars". Cool, eh? Like there is anything legendary about me. Oh well. Any way, I started to pull on my socks when Duo knocked on the door.
"What?" I asked.
"Are you done yet?"
"No."
"Okay."
"I'm almost done."
"Okay."
"What time is it?"
"It's 7:40."
"Oh, crap!" I started pulling on my other sock, and my slippers. I grabbed my bag, and my CD player. I turned it on and stuck the earphones around my neck. It was playing "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down. I flung the door open and scared Duo. He fell to his butt.
"Are you ok?" I asked him, offering a hand.
"Fine." He replied embarrassed. He took my hand and I pulled him up. "Let's go." I said smiling.
"Okay."
"Well then.what are you waiting for?"
"Nothing." He said staring at me.
"What are you looking at?"
"You." He said dumbly.
I felt myself blush.
"REI!!! You better get going!" Dr. Shinigami yelled "Or your gunna be late!"
I grabbed Duo's wrist, and started to run, with Duo trying to keep up.
"Bye, Doctor!" I yelled.
"See ya Doc.!" Duo yelled. I pulled the door open flung my slippers off and pulled on my shoes. Duo just pulled on his shoes.
"How far is the school?"
"About a mile."
"Well then let's race," I replied, "we could see who would get there first."
"Okay." He said smiling.
"On three."
We put our feet on the line.
"Three."
We leaned down.
"Two."
Duo looked at me and smiled.
"One!" We took off. I was in the lead by a few feet. Guys were staring at me as we passed. I guessed my skirt was flying up. I smiled. I glanced behind me, to see Duo not far behind. I put the headphones on my ears. It was playing "The way I am" by Eminem. I smiled at the song. This song fits me, I thought. My breathing sped up a little bit. I glanced behind me and Duo was almost next to me. That surprised me that he caught up that fast.
"Wow- you're- fast." He said gasping.
"Thanks." I said pouring on the speed. I went a few more feet ahead of him. My hair was flying behind me as I was running. I did a perfect cartwheel, and landed on my feet then started running again. When I looked behind me, I saw Duo look dumb struck. I smiled. I looked back in front of me just before I hit this guy. Knocking him and myself on to our butts.
"Sorry," I said automatically. When I looked at who it was I said, "Oh. it's you." I sneered. It was one of the guys that always teased me, and he just happened to be one of Duo's friends.
"Oooohhhh. look's like little miss witch is gunna be late." He said cruelly.
"At least I care!" I sneered more.
"Shut up, witch!" He said rudely.
I stuck my tongue at him. "Looser!" Duo ran up as I said that.
"Need. help up... Rei?" He said offering a hand, breathing hard.
"Thank you Duo." I said taking his hand. He helped me up. My CD player was knocked out of my pocket and stopped playing. I bent over and picked it up. "Minor damage no need for repair." I said to myself mostly.
"Like we care." He said sarcastically.
I punched him hard, and his lip started to bleed. He spat and then cursed at me.
"Don't make me hurt you more." I said angrily.
Duo put his hand on my shoulder. "Calm down Rei." He turned to his friend. "You too Colby."
"Duo?" Colby asked, "Do you realize she is the biggest nerd in school?"
"You gotta problem with that?" I said quietly.
"Yes," Said the girl next to him.
"I'll see ya later Duo." I said turning to leave. I felt his warm hand on my arm, stopping me.
"Be nice guys." Duo said to them. Duo turned to me and kissed my cheek, then whispered, "Don't let em bug ya." I smiled.
"EEEEEWWW!!" A girl by the name of Nina screamed.
I looked at Nina and said, "What's so gross? I got Duo and you couldn't?"
"Oooohhhh." Everyone but Nina said.
" Man she dis'ed ya Nina." The guy next to her said.
"Hey at least I don't look like gutter trash." Nina replied.
"HA!" I barked, "At least I look better then you do, and I'm not afraid to show my butt off either."
"That's true." A red head named Dillon said.
Nina tried to punch me, but I blocked it. Then I delivered three fast punches to each side of her face. Each one coming within an inch of her skin. The last one was in front of her nose. "Don't try to pick a fight where you can't win." I sneered.
She whimpered and took a step back.
"Wow your fast Rei." Dillon said impressed.
"Thank you." I replied.
Dong- Ding- Dong! The warning bell.
"I'll see ya Duo." I said winking at him. I picked up my bag and started to run to the lockers.
Behind me I heard "She ain't that fast." Nina said rudely.
"You sure?" Dillon asked.
"We'll just see after school." She answered evilly.
I laughed. When I got to the lockers, I put in 36-29-10 as my locker number. It opened and I pulled out my school slippers. I flung my shoes in and pulled on my slippers. I took out my calculus book and slammed my locker shut. Then I started to run to my math class.
Man math sucks, I thought stupidly as I got there.
Ding-Dong-Ding! The late bell rang as I walked into the class.
"Oooohhhh. looks like the witch is late." A senior that sat in front of me crooned.
"Oh, can it before I kick you Brian." I said rudely.
"Hey Rei, this is your first time late so I'll let you slide this time." Mr. Naotaki said. "Now please take your seat."
"Yes sir." I walked to my seat. Brian stuck his leg out to trip me. I stuck my hands out to turn my fall into a forward walk over. Brian looked surprised. I picked up my bag and my book I had dropped. Then I sat down in my seat. I thought about how Nina was going look after I fought her. I smiled. About halfway though class I got bored and put my head phones on and turned my CD player. I turned it to the third song "Now I Know why you Wanna Hate me-The Mission Impossible 2 Theme" by Limp Bizkit.
I turned it to half the volume so I could here Mr. Naotaki. I guess between Mr. Naotaki's talking and the music I started to fall asleep. Then a boy tapped on my back, which woke me up. I pulled the head phones off my head and paused "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy. "What?" I asked impatiently.
"Why are being so rude today?"
"Because I feel like it." I said sarcastically.
"Hm. I wonder if that is the real reason?" said the boy.
"Nope."
"Okay. Then what's the real reason?"
"I'm tiered of the teasing, and of being sweet and innocent," I said to him, "and it's time for me to show my true colors. before I leave next week."
"You're leaving?"
"Yup."
"So what are your true colors?"
"A 15 year-old girl that can kick anyone's butt," I answered, "and that's putting it plainly."
"Really?"
"Miss Rei, Mr. Kain." Mr. Naotaki said making me jump, "are you two done talking?"
"Yes sir." I said.
"Yes sir." He echoed. When Mr. Naotaki turned around and started talking again, I put the headphones back on. Then pressed play.
Dong-Ding-Dong! The bell signaling the end of class. I hit stop on my CD player, and quickly put it away.
"Remember get this homework done by tomorrow!" Mr. Naotaki shouted above the shuffle, "Have a good day!"
I scribbled down the assignment from the board, and grabbed my stuff. Just as I reached the door, "Rei?" came a stern voice from behind me.
Damn! Almost made it! I thought stupidly. "Yes?" I said turning around.
"Why are you slacking off, talking in class, and listening to your CD player?" Mr. Naotaki asked.
"I dunno." I answered, "Can I go now? Cause I need to get to my locker, and to my next class, which is across campus."
"Fine. Just make sure your assignment is done by tomorrow."
"Okay." I said smiling. Then I rushed out the door to my locker. I breathed a sigh of relief. Opened my locker magically, then put in my math book and pulled out my P.E. uniform. Then stuck my bag in there. I took my CD player out a put it in my pocket. I slammed my locker shut, and started to run to P.E. when I ran into Nina.
"Ouch." I complained, and then muttered a curse under my breath when I saw it was her.
"What did you call me?!" she demanded.
"If you were listening then you would know Blondey." I answered curtly. Then pushed her out of my way.
"Ow!" She said, "That was rude!"
"No duh!" I sneered. Then I started to walk again leaving Nina.
"Rei!" someone called.
I turned to look behind me to see who it was. It was Dillon. I gave him a half-hearted wave. He waved back. I smiled.
When I turned to look where I was going, I ran strait into a boy. I fell to my butt. I looked to see who I ran into; Duo was staring into my face saying, "Are you okay? Sorry Rei, I didn't see you coming."
"I'm fine Duo." I said embarrassed, "I didn't see you. coming either" It turns out Duo was going to the lockers to see if he could catch me. Then he was going to walk with me to P.E., which we just happen to be in together.
D uo helped me up by gently picking me up by my waist. He's strong, I thought, Duh! Brain dead. I smiled, and I looked directly at him. I noticed his cheeks were flushed. He's blushing! , I thought, I think.
He smiled as if he could read my mind. He kept his hands on my waist, while I was staring into his eyes.
"Um. Rei?" he asked quietly.
"Yes?" I whispered.
"Will you go out with me?"
"Yes one week." He replied calmly.
I ran out of the room and into the kitchen, where Duo was waiting. "Duo, I have to leave for Earth in one week." I said sadly.
"Why?" He asked.
"I dunno." I looked down at the ground.
Duo angrily slammed his fist on the table. As soon as he did that it started to bleed.
I walked over and touched his hand where it was bleeding.
"Ouch," Duo said automatically.
"Wimp," I whispered in his ear. "Mars crystal power." I said concentrating. It healed quickly. "I've had worse injuries then that."
"Really?"
"Yup."
"Like what?"
"Like this." I said lifting up my shirt so he could see a long scar on my stomach. From my belly button to the middle of my lower back.
"Whoa," he said astonished, "How did you get that?"
"Um. a sword fight." I said.
"With who?"
"Dr. Shinigami."
"Why would he hurt you?"
"It was an accident."
"Oh.." He replied slowly. "How deep?"
"Skin deep." I said smiling, "He was just showing me how to get passed someone's defenses."
"Cool."
"Whatever." I replied with my hands raised slightly. I bent down and kissed his cheek. I felt his cheek grow warm under my lips. I smiled at him.
He laughed. I chuckled softly. I stood up strait then walked to the stove. He's so funny, I thought. I can't believe he blushes either. I smiled at the thought, as I turned the knob to the burner. I pulled out a frying pan and placed it on the lit burner. I felt Duo put his arms around my waist leaving my arms free to move. He laid his head on my right shoulder. I smiled.
"Gez, you look great." He whispered in my ear.
"Whatever." I said giggling. I pulled his arms from around my waist, and walked over to the refrigerator. I took out the eggs and put them on the table. I turned to one of the cupboards across the room. I pointed to it and concentrated hard. The door flung open and a metal bowl started to float to the table.
"Whoa," Duo whispered. The bowl fell to the floor with a loud crash. Duo jumped out of surprise.
"What happened?" Duo asked.
"Lost my concentration." I replied. "Your 'Whoa' made me loose it."
"Oh. I never knew you could do that."
"I know," I replied, "I just started to work on it."
"Cool." He said awed, "Does Dr. Shinigami know about this?"
"Not really." I said quietly, "Can you please be quiet so I can concentrate?"
"Okay."
I smiled. Then started to concentrate. The bowl lifted off the floor then started to float to the table.
"What was that loud noise I heard a few minutes ago?" Dr. Shinigami asked as he walked in.
CRASH! There went the bowl. He jumped so high his head almost hit the ceiling.
"He does now." Duo whispered in my ear. Despite myself, I laughed.
He looked at the bowl lying on the ground and then at me laughing. "Was this some kind of joke?" He asked me.
"N-n-no, s-s-sir." I said still laughing. I walked over and picked it up. "I-I-I was tr-trying something o-o-out."
"What was it?"
"Moving inanimate objects. Without physical contact." I said after I finished laughing.
"I never knew you could do that." He said slowly. "You just said you were going to work on it."
I smiled. I walked over to the table, and set the bowl down. I grabbed four eggs. I cracked two with each hand. The eggs went into the bowl.
"Um. Duo, can you get me a fork?"
"Sure" he answered looking for one, "Ummm. where is the silver ware?"
"In the drawer to your left." I replied putting a little bit of pepper in the eggs.
"Oh."
I laughed. He smiled. He grabbed a fork and handed it to me. "Thanks."
"Welcome." I poured in a forth of cup of milk, and started to stir it.
"Why do you put milk in it?"
"It makes it more fluffier."
"Really?"
"Yup."
"Cool."
I finished stirring the eggs. I quickly grabbed out the butter, and I walked over to the stove. Then stuck five teaspoons of butter in. Then poured the eggs into the pan. I started to stir the eggs. Slowly they cooked. From a light yellowish color, to a darker yellow color, with black specs.
"Um. Duo, can you grab me three plates and set them on the table?"
"Sure.um. where-"
"In the cupboard over the sink." I said turning the burner off.
"Oh."
I grabbed a cloth by the stove and put it on the handle. I grabbed it, and carried it to the table, and then set it down. I took the fork I was using and dished each plate with the same amount.
"Well? Sit down and eat." I said to Duo and Dr. Shinigami.
"Okay." They said at the same time. I grabbed the chair closest to the door and swung my leg over it and sat down. Duo grabbed the chair to the left of me. Dr. Shinigami sat across from me.
"Go ahead and try some." I said to Duo.
"Okay." Duo hesitated.
"It's not that bad." I said stupidly.
"Okay." Duo said grabbing a forkful. He took a bite. "Mmmmmm. this is good."
"Told ya," I said cheerfully taking a bite myself. He's right, I thought, it's better then it usually is.
"So are you in love with Rei?" Dr. Shinigami asked Duo.
I gasped. "How could you be so frank, sir?"
"Well, I wanna know."
"Whatever." I said getting up. I turned and left. I walked down the hall and went into my room. I sat down and started to zone out. There came a knock on my door. I jumped.
"Yes?" I asked.
The door slid open. Duo was standing there. "Do you realize what time it is?"
"No." I answered calmly.
"It's 7:30."
"Huh?"
"It's 7:30, you know time for school?"
"Yes," I said impatiently. "How could so much time go pass with out me realize it?"
"Don't know."
I stood up and grabbed my school uniform. The shirt was short sleeve, and gray. It had a maroon bow on it. The skirt was a darker gray then the shirt. It was kinda short, but that didn't matter to me right then. I started to untie the top of my karate uniform.
"Um. maybe I should leave." Duo's voice startled me. I forgot he was there.
"Um. that would be wise." I said as turned to look at him. He smiled, and then he backed out of the room, and slid the door shut. I smiled to myself. I finished taking off my top and realized I didn't have a bra on. "Darn!" I grabbed a black one and pulled it on. I pulled my uniform shirt over my head. It momentarily blinded me. As I finished with the shirt, I took my long black hair, and took it out of its less then perfect bun. I can't believe I can't do a perfect bun, I thought stupidly. My hair fell to the back of my knee. I pulled my pants off and pulled up my skirt and zipped up the back.
It's as short as my scout skirt, I thought. About a few months ago I had found out I was the Sailor Senshi of Fire, Super Eternal Sailor Mars. At first I thought it was just a legend. I had found the broach while looking through the stuff my mother had left me. When I had opened it, it had a beautiful deep crimson, ruby inside. When I looked at it I had this strange déjà vu, like I had seen this before. But I've never looked at it before, I thought. Something told me to say 'Mars Eternal Star Power'. So I said it. The ruby lit up and engulfed me in flames. I had shut my eyes expecting pain, but nothing happened. I opened them and realized that the broach wasn't in my hand. I looked down and saw that my out fit had changed into a Sailor Scout uniform.
"So the legend is true," I whispered to myself. "I knew it."
"Rei!!!" Dr. Shinigami yelled at me, "Who are you talking to in there?"
I panicked and started trying to take it off, but it wouldn't come off. "Nobody sir." I said loudly.
"Okay. If you are done, will you finish cleaning the storage room?"
"Yea!" I yelled nervously.
"Good."
I search to see if my mother had left a note to tell me about it. But there wasn't one. "Crap!" I said to myself. "How do I get this off?" A few minutes of sitting thinking about it I said, "Maybe my mother never used it, but how would I know she's dead." I finished blandly.
Well needless to say I found out how to get out of the suit, and found out how to use the powers. So I used them to fight evil. (DUH!!!) On the news, they call me "The Legendary Senshi Sailor Mars". Cool, eh? Like there is anything legendary about me. Oh well. Any way, I started to pull on my socks when Duo knocked on the door.
"What?" I asked.
"Are you done yet?"
"No."
"Okay."
"I'm almost done."
"Okay."
"What time is it?"
"It's 7:40."
"Oh, crap!" I started pulling on my other sock, and my slippers. I grabbed my bag, and my CD player. I turned it on and stuck the earphones around my neck. It was playing "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down. I flung the door open and scared Duo. He fell to his butt.
"Are you ok?" I asked him, offering a hand.
"Fine." He replied embarrassed. He took my hand and I pulled him up. "Let's go." I said smiling.
"Okay."
"Well then.what are you waiting for?"
"Nothing." He said staring at me.
"What are you looking at?"
"You." He said dumbly.
I felt myself blush.
"REI!!! You better get going!" Dr. Shinigami yelled "Or your gunna be late!"
I grabbed Duo's wrist, and started to run, with Duo trying to keep up.
"Bye, Doctor!" I yelled.
"See ya Doc.!" Duo yelled. I pulled the door open flung my slippers off and pulled on my shoes. Duo just pulled on his shoes.
"How far is the school?"
"About a mile."
"Well then let's race," I replied, "we could see who would get there first."
"Okay." He said smiling.
"On three."
We put our feet on the line.
"Three."
We leaned down.
"Two."
Duo looked at me and smiled.
"One!" We took off. I was in the lead by a few feet. Guys were staring at me as we passed. I guessed my skirt was flying up. I smiled. I glanced behind me, to see Duo not far behind. I put the headphones on my ears. It was playing "The way I am" by Eminem. I smiled at the song. This song fits me, I thought. My breathing sped up a little bit. I glanced behind me and Duo was almost next to me. That surprised me that he caught up that fast.
"Wow- you're- fast." He said gasping.
"Thanks." I said pouring on the speed. I went a few more feet ahead of him. My hair was flying behind me as I was running. I did a perfect cartwheel, and landed on my feet then started running again. When I looked behind me, I saw Duo look dumb struck. I smiled. I looked back in front of me just before I hit this guy. Knocking him and myself on to our butts.
"Sorry," I said automatically. When I looked at who it was I said, "Oh. it's you." I sneered. It was one of the guys that always teased me, and he just happened to be one of Duo's friends.
"Oooohhhh. look's like little miss witch is gunna be late." He said cruelly.
"At least I care!" I sneered more.
"Shut up, witch!" He said rudely.
I stuck my tongue at him. "Looser!" Duo ran up as I said that.
"Need. help up... Rei?" He said offering a hand, breathing hard.
"Thank you Duo." I said taking his hand. He helped me up. My CD player was knocked out of my pocket and stopped playing. I bent over and picked it up. "Minor damage no need for repair." I said to myself mostly.
"Like we care." He said sarcastically.
I punched him hard, and his lip started to bleed. He spat and then cursed at me.
"Don't make me hurt you more." I said angrily.
Duo put his hand on my shoulder. "Calm down Rei." He turned to his friend. "You too Colby."
"Duo?" Colby asked, "Do you realize she is the biggest nerd in school?"
"You gotta problem with that?" I said quietly.
"Yes," Said the girl next to him.
"I'll see ya later Duo." I said turning to leave. I felt his warm hand on my arm, stopping me.
"Be nice guys." Duo said to them. Duo turned to me and kissed my cheek, then whispered, "Don't let em bug ya." I smiled.
"EEEEEWWW!!" A girl by the name of Nina screamed.
I looked at Nina and said, "What's so gross? I got Duo and you couldn't?"
"Oooohhhh." Everyone but Nina said.
" Man she dis'ed ya Nina." The guy next to her said.
"Hey at least I don't look like gutter trash." Nina replied.
"HA!" I barked, "At least I look better then you do, and I'm not afraid to show my butt off either."
"That's true." A red head named Dillon said.
Nina tried to punch me, but I blocked it. Then I delivered three fast punches to each side of her face. Each one coming within an inch of her skin. The last one was in front of her nose. "Don't try to pick a fight where you can't win." I sneered.
She whimpered and took a step back.
"Wow your fast Rei." Dillon said impressed.
"Thank you." I replied.
Dong- Ding- Dong! The warning bell.
"I'll see ya Duo." I said winking at him. I picked up my bag and started to run to the lockers.
Behind me I heard "She ain't that fast." Nina said rudely.
"You sure?" Dillon asked.
"We'll just see after school." She answered evilly.
I laughed. When I got to the lockers, I put in 36-29-10 as my locker number. It opened and I pulled out my school slippers. I flung my shoes in and pulled on my slippers. I took out my calculus book and slammed my locker shut. Then I started to run to my math class.
Man math sucks, I thought stupidly as I got there.
Ding-Dong-Ding! The late bell rang as I walked into the class.
"Oooohhhh. looks like the witch is late." A senior that sat in front of me crooned.
"Oh, can it before I kick you Brian." I said rudely.
"Hey Rei, this is your first time late so I'll let you slide this time." Mr. Naotaki said. "Now please take your seat."
"Yes sir." I walked to my seat. Brian stuck his leg out to trip me. I stuck my hands out to turn my fall into a forward walk over. Brian looked surprised. I picked up my bag and my book I had dropped. Then I sat down in my seat. I thought about how Nina was going look after I fought her. I smiled. About halfway though class I got bored and put my head phones on and turned my CD player. I turned it to the third song "Now I Know why you Wanna Hate me-The Mission Impossible 2 Theme" by Limp Bizkit.
I turned it to half the volume so I could here Mr. Naotaki. I guess between Mr. Naotaki's talking and the music I started to fall asleep. Then a boy tapped on my back, which woke me up. I pulled the head phones off my head and paused "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy. "What?" I asked impatiently.
"Why are being so rude today?"
"Because I feel like it." I said sarcastically.
"Hm. I wonder if that is the real reason?" said the boy.
"Nope."
"Okay. Then what's the real reason?"
"I'm tiered of the teasing, and of being sweet and innocent," I said to him, "and it's time for me to show my true colors. before I leave next week."
"You're leaving?"
"Yup."
"So what are your true colors?"
"A 15 year-old girl that can kick anyone's butt," I answered, "and that's putting it plainly."
"Really?"
"Miss Rei, Mr. Kain." Mr. Naotaki said making me jump, "are you two done talking?"
"Yes sir." I said.
"Yes sir." He echoed. When Mr. Naotaki turned around and started talking again, I put the headphones back on. Then pressed play.
Dong-Ding-Dong! The bell signaling the end of class. I hit stop on my CD player, and quickly put it away.
"Remember get this homework done by tomorrow!" Mr. Naotaki shouted above the shuffle, "Have a good day!"
I scribbled down the assignment from the board, and grabbed my stuff. Just as I reached the door, "Rei?" came a stern voice from behind me.
Damn! Almost made it! I thought stupidly. "Yes?" I said turning around.
"Why are you slacking off, talking in class, and listening to your CD player?" Mr. Naotaki asked.
"I dunno." I answered, "Can I go now? Cause I need to get to my locker, and to my next class, which is across campus."
"Fine. Just make sure your assignment is done by tomorrow."
"Okay." I said smiling. Then I rushed out the door to my locker. I breathed a sigh of relief. Opened my locker magically, then put in my math book and pulled out my P.E. uniform. Then stuck my bag in there. I took my CD player out a put it in my pocket. I slammed my locker shut, and started to run to P.E. when I ran into Nina.
"Ouch." I complained, and then muttered a curse under my breath when I saw it was her.
"What did you call me?!" she demanded.
"If you were listening then you would know Blondey." I answered curtly. Then pushed her out of my way.
"Ow!" She said, "That was rude!"
"No duh!" I sneered. Then I started to walk again leaving Nina.
"Rei!" someone called.
I turned to look behind me to see who it was. It was Dillon. I gave him a half-hearted wave. He waved back. I smiled.
When I turned to look where I was going, I ran strait into a boy. I fell to my butt. I looked to see who I ran into; Duo was staring into my face saying, "Are you okay? Sorry Rei, I didn't see you coming."
"I'm fine Duo." I said embarrassed, "I didn't see you. coming either" It turns out Duo was going to the lockers to see if he could catch me. Then he was going to walk with me to P.E., which we just happen to be in together.
D uo helped me up by gently picking me up by my waist. He's strong, I thought, Duh! Brain dead. I smiled, and I looked directly at him. I noticed his cheeks were flushed. He's blushing! , I thought, I think.
He smiled as if he could read my mind. He kept his hands on my waist, while I was staring into his eyes.
"Um. Rei?" he asked quietly.
"Yes?" I whispered.
"Will you go out with me?"