Hi, it's me again Leela D.! After all this time! I know I have not updated in forever, and in a way I still haven't. This chapter is not complete in my eyes, and the reason why it took so long for me to post it is because I wanted to add more to it, but I never got around to do so. Between the writer's block, work, school at night and pregnancy I just couldn't find the time. So I am just going to go ahead and post what I have. I just want you guys to know that I still love Rival schools and Edge; it's just that I don't have as much time as I would like to work on fan fiction. But anyway I hope you enjoy and I will try my best to continue to write when I can, thank you...
"Wha…what are you doing here woman?" spoke Edge in a way that was unfamiliar to Mina, he didn't sound angry, he just didn't sound like he was truly in touch. Something was off about him, she then studies his features more as he sat below her, taking note that his eyelids seem to be heavy, she then looked over at Gan who was just laughing, but nothing was funny. She then smelled the all too familiar aroma of Marijuana.
"Edge are you high?" she bluntly asked
"What? What kind of a question is that?" spoke Edge in a shocked voice as he stood up to meet Mina's accusing stare.
"It's a strait and forward one that deserves a strait and forward answer."
After hearing her statement Edge was taken a back by how assertive she was, it was out of character. He thought for a moment lifting a brow, as he found this whole situation to be unconventional, he then snapped out of it and spoke in a calm relaxed voice.
"Mina look, so I smoke weed every now and then, what's the big deal?"
Edge thought about his statement for a moment. Why did he say that? Why did he feel the need to defend himself? What did he care if Mina didn't approve? This cause a uncomfortable feeling inside of him, like he was losing perspective and he was feeling a hint of losing the dominance and control of there so called relationship. For once he felt like he wasn't calling the shots, and for a brief moment he felt that Mina's disapproval of his behavior concerned him. But why?
"…well the big deal is that it could lead to other things, believe me I should know" continued Mina, with her hands on her hips.
"Look don't get all self-righteous and judgmental on me woman…"
"Not judging… just concerned and surprised."
"Surprised?"
"Yeah, I didn't think you smoked…well because of being a fighter and all."
"It's something I do every now and then...chill. Baby it's really not a big deal."
After saying that Edge examined her expression, it was kind of hard to read, he wasn't sure what she was thinking, and usually he didn't care, but there was just something in her eyes that was heart breaking. And it bothered him, he didn't like this either. He didn't want to admit it but he like it a lot better when it seemed like she was so love struck and infatuated with him , that he could do no wrong in her eyes, and now it seems that he was blowing it, but that's just it, why did he care about that? And for a few brief moments there was silence between the two as they just stared at each other not knowing what to say as Gan just continued to laugh.
"Hi Mina, I'm Gan…" Finally spoke Gan as he regained his composer
"It's nice to meet you Gan." Spoke Mina in a very cheerful voice.
Now that was the Mina Edge knew. Edge still didn't say anything as he took notice of Mina's peculiar mood swing. One minute she was serious and acting like she had a back bone and the next she's right back to her bubbly demeanor.
"Yeah I've heard a lot about you." Spoke Gan as he stood up to greet her.
"You have? Why Edge I had no idea, you talk about me, I hope you told him all good things." Spoke Mina as she redirected herself back to Edge who had just been staring at her.
Edge then snapped out of his observing thoughts, just realizing that he had asked her a question , that she failed to answer.
"Mina, what are you doing here?" spoke Edge in a serious tone.
"Huh?" was all she could say, as this took her a back, he wasn't yelling at her, he was way too mellowed out by the marijuana for that, but he still spoke in a way that showed that he was serious and a bit alarmed.
"Well…Edge you invited me, don't you remember?"
"Um…no…no I didn't invite you." Spoke Edge in a recollecting tone.
"Um…yeah you did, don't you remember when we were on the phone last night I asked you if you were doing anything today and you said…"
"…What I said was, I was going to hang out with Gan. I didn't invite you, in fact if I remember correctly you invited yourself and then you hung up on me, before I could stop you…"
After hearing this Mina was speechless she didn't know what to say, and yes everything Edge just said was true, he really didn't invite her. And her disappointment and hurt was written all over her face. Edge was now glaring at her for her fraudulence , while Gan who stood in the background just observing the two , and seeing Mina's embarrassment.
"Aw Edge man, come on chill out, why don't she just hang out with us, I mean we're not doing anything. It's cool with me if she hangs out for a while. I mean shit, she's already here, there is no point of making her go back home." Finally spoke Gan breaking the silence as well as the tension
Mina didn't say anything she just looked down at the ground feeling a bit hurt and unwanted.
"You sure you're alright with that Gan?" spoke Edge as he continued to stare a hole into Mina.
"Edge come here." Spoke Gan as he and Edge walked out of Mina's hearing range.
"What is it Gan?"
"Dude, what the hell is wrong with you?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Edge look at her."
They both turned and looked at Mina who was still staring at the ground like a child who had just been disciplined.
They then looked back at each other.
"The girl is gorgeous man, and she into you. So why are you acting like this?"
"Gan, I don't know what you're talking about."
"I think you do. Look Edge cut the bull shit. I know you better than anyone, I know when you're not being yourself, and you haven't been yourself for a few weeks now. In fact, I think I saw a change in you right after you met her. So give it to me strait, what is up with you and that girl?"
Edge didn't say anything, because he knew Gan was right. Something had been off about his behavior. He then looked back at Mina then toward Gan who still waiting for an answer from him.
"Gan…look…I…" started Edge he then quickly stopped talking, he wasn't sure how he was going to explain it.
Gan just continued to look at him, trying to figure out what it was that he was tying to say.
"You like her don't you…" finally spoke Gan out of no where it seemed,
After hearing this Edge snapped up and looked at him in utter shock.
"What!"
"You heard me. You have feelings for her and you don't know how to deal with them, am I right?"
Edge just looked at his friend for a few minutes allowing what he just heard to soak in. he then looked over toward Mina as she waved at him, while she continued to wait patiently for the two friends to end their conference and give her the verdict on whether she could hang out with them or not.
"Well?" finally spoke Gan once again to bring Edge's attention back on the subject
"Well what? Look get the fuck out of my business! What the hell is with everyone? First Akira and now you! Since when are you guys interested in the girls I fuck with!" spoke Edge defensively.
After hearing this Gan began to laugh, and raised his hands in surrender to Edge.
"Ga ha ha…Alright Edge fine you win man, your right it's none of my business. But just know that you just answered my question, by the way your acting."
"Shut the hell up!" spoke Edge in a huff as he walked back over to Mina.
"So…" started Edge as he looked her up and down trying to figure out what to do with her.
"So…" spoke Mina after taking a deep breath to calm her nerves.
"So anyway take a seat, we ain't doin nothing.." spoke Edge as he turned from her in an indifferent manner and took his seat once again next to Gan under the bridge.
Mina slowly followed sitting next to him in an apprehensive way. She just sat there and listened to the two friends go on about gang related banter, that had nothing to do with her. She felt like the third wheel, but she didn't let on that she felt that way, instead she quietly hummed to herself while twiddling her thumbs in boredom feeling that maybe she shouldn't speak unless spoken to, for the things that they talked about really had nothing to do with her and she couldn't relate at all. To say the least she was bit uncomfortable.
Edge heard the humming in his ear as she was sitting right next to him even though it was farley light, where as Gan didn't hear it at all but instead continued to laugh and talk. Edge was becoming irritated even though he could tell by her humming that she quite possibly had a decent singing voice, but he didn't want it in his ear while he was trying to converse. That's when
He turned around to face her.
"Um, are we boring you?" finally spoke Edge in a tone that was hard to read possibly because he was still high. The expression on his face was equally hard to read, it was a mix between nonchalant and yet a hint of genuine concern. When he finally spoke to her, it came rather unexpected and it instantly took her out of her dazed state. She faced him a bit flustered and embarrassed while stammering over her words.
"ah..um...wha...what?" was her response
"I said are we boring you?" this time he sounded a bit more nonchalant.
Mina then looked passed Edge toward Gan who looked confused, she then looked back at Edge who was still staring at her.
"No...no, not at all. Why would you say that?" lied Mina as she laughed out of embarrassment because of how Edge put her on the spot. "no I'm not bored what gave you that idea...(besides the fact that I'm basically being ignored)" Mina said that last part in a low mumble but Edge still heard her, while Gan again was oblivious
"Well good" was all Edge said as he turned back around facing Gan,
Causing Mina to look disappointed as she stared down at her hands in her lap not knowing what to say. Gan did notice this however and decided to intervene.
"So um Mina, I don't remember seeing you around here before the boss's party, how come?"
Mina was stunned that anyone was showing interest in her, no one ever did that, not at home, or school, unless it was sexually related. She looked up at Gan with a genuine smile on her face, not the fake bubbly one that she shows everyone eles. She then looked at Edge who wasn't looking at her at all; in fact it looked like he was more interested in the crud that was in his fingernails as he idly picked at them as they waited for her to answer.
"Well that's um because at that time I had just moved into the neighborhood" simply answered Mina.
"Oh really from where?" asked Gan as Edge rolled his eyes at Gan's attempted in helping her feel like she was accepted. Mina noticed Edge's obvious annoyance and felt that she shouldn't continue.
"Um…it's not important" was all she said as she looked at Edge one more time and saw that it was clear that she was over staying her welcome. "I'm gonna just go now…I'm sorry if I inconvenienced you guys" she was about to stand up when Gan spoke.
"What? Why are you leaving?"
"Look I'm sorry, I just…I wasn't trying to impose I apologize…" spoke Mina as she gave Edge one more look to see if he would object to her leaving, but he didn't in fact he wouldn't even face her, he was staring out into space and was silent, the only one that seemed to care was Gan. She then stood up and turned her back to them but before she was able to take her first step…
"…Sit back down" stated a command it was obvious it was Edge's voice though Mina didn't turn around to confirm. She just stood still that way for a few silent seconds. "I said sit down Mina" spoke Edge's voice once more only this time it was louder and sterner. Mina turned to face him this time, not sure why he finally decided to speak.
"Look…" started Edge as he looked up at her trying to figure out what he wanted to say. "…you're being rude." He finally continued.
"I'm being rude?" answered Mina in astonished voice. She couldn't believe Edge had the audacity to say that after witnessing his behavior toward her only moments ago.
"That's right" he stated simply " when someone ask you a question, you answer it" he continued.
"…But…" was all Mina could say as she didn't understand him, because to her he was acting like he didn't want her there.
"Now sit down and answer the man's question…"
"…Bu…but…" Mina was astounded,was this his way of letting her know he didn't want her to go? "Wha…what was the question again?" she asked timidly as she felt like a fool, while looking over at Gan who had a equally quizzical expression on his face from Edge's behavior.
"I…uh…don't even remember" staggered Gan
Edge sighed frustrated by the way they were both acting.
" You asked her where she moved from…damn I'm surrounded by idiots"
"Oh yeah that's right" answered Gan feeling a bit foolish
"So be a good little girl and have a seat" spoke Edge nonchalant and almost belittling way.
Mina giggled in glee thrilled that this was as close as an invite that she would get from him.
"Whatever you say daddy" she squealed as she reclaimed her spot on the ground next to Edge.
"I know" answered Edge arrogantly as Mina was now snuggling up to him resting her head on his shoulder.
"Daddy?" repeated Gan as he found it strange that this was Mina's pet name for Edge.
Edge glared at him knowing too well that he was never going to hear the end of this. Gan would make sure to taunt and tease him about his pet name
For many months. He then looked over at Mina who seemed to be in astounding bliss as she continued to rest her head upon his shoulder. Her eyes were closed and her arms draped around his while her jutting breast pressed against him.
"So you were saying?" spoke Edge toward Mina as he broke the silence. His tone didn't sound even remotely interested.
Mina opened her eyes and looked up at him while still laying against his shoulder.
"Oh yeah, where I moved from." Spoke Mina as she readjusted herself and was now sitting up strait though her arm was still intertwined with
Edge's, who for some reason didn't seem to mind her closeness or the affection, but then again he wasn't returning any to her either.
"Well it's kind of a long story, a funny story too. You see my mother and I lived in a apartment in another part of town, it was midtown, do you know where Sariaki Junior high is?" spoke Mina as she made eye contact at both of them to make sure they knew what location she was talking about, they nodded and she continued. "Well that's where we lived. Anyway as I said it was just me and my mother living there. Well let's just say that my mother isn't the most responsible person you could meet. She could never really keep a job, so with my school's permission at the time I was able to get a job and pay the bills, but even with me to help her, my mother was still very into… shall we say the night life...I won't go into details..."
As Mina spoke Edge and Gan just blinked and sweat dropped to her openness.
'Damn I told her to answer his question, not fuckin tell her whole life story' thought Edge to himself as he just started at her blankly along with Gan. 'Damn it, she just keeps going on and on' continued Edge's agitated thoughts.
"So anyway..." spoke Mina as she continued "I was working after school to help out with the bills. For about a few months my mom and I were doing fine. But then she met this guy name Yauso, who is a drug dealer, and a complete asshole too I might add. Anyway he pulled my mother back into her old habits shall we say. And well she lost her job and so he moved in, because he always had money, all the while I'm still working to help out. So anyway to make a long story short..."
"...too late" interrupted a sarcastic Edge and Gan nudge him with his elbow to make him behave.
"...Like I was saying" began Mina once again as this time her voice wasn't sounding so cheerful and 'matter a fact' anymore. In fact her tone was sounding a bit emotional. "Yasuo had moved in, and was a bad influence on my mother. They would leave me alone for weeks at a time. No note, no call, nothing. I was constantly worried about my mom. I never knew where she was, it scared me to the point where I was afraid that I would find her laying dead in a gutter somewhere. But I began to get used to her and Yasuo's behavior because they would always show up, sooner or later. Well one day they never came back, and I came back to the apartment after school one day, and there was all our stuff outside on the side of the road for everyone to see. Come to find out that...that...the rent hadn't been paid in 3 months. I had no idea that when I was giving them my portion of the rent. That they spent it all on...well that's not important what they spent it on..." Mina then took a deep breath as it was obvious she was holding back tears and both Edge and Gan knew this, but they remained silent.
"So a month later I was able to get a new apartment in my name, since my mother's rental history was bad, not to mention I had no idea where she was. Everything was fine for a while, I transferred to my new school, everything was going smoothly….and then…they came back…" Mina then stops speaking and looks down at the grown, and swallows hard as she feels a sentimental lump grow in her throat; her voice was trembling as she reminisced on the not so fond memories of her not so distant past.
After a few moments of silence Edge decided to speak
"So, then the apartment that I went to wasn't Yasuo's at all?"
Mina turned to Edge giving him an expression that read 'are you kidding?'.
"Hell no, they're living with me, not the other way around"
After she said that Edge found his fist clinching at his sides from frustration, Mina noticed almost instantly because he was slightly quivering with anger, she knew too well where this was coming from. Edge was thinking back at the one time he was in Mina's apartment and the events that took place, it began to play over and over again in his head.
Flashback
…Yasuo stood up and walked over to Edge.
"So, you wanna tag team this bitch, we could take turns, or while she's suckin your dick I could hit her from the back" Yasuo said this loud enough for both Edge and Mina to hear, this showed that he had no respect for anyone in this household. Mina looked at Edge's reaction and she could tell that he was about to hit Yasuo.
"Edge…" was all she could say before Edge pushed the man down as hard as he could, causing him to fall onto the coffee table and breaking it in half.
"Get the fuck out of my face!" yelled Edge as he stood there towering over Yasuo's fallen form. "You're a sorry piece of shit, you know that!" continued Edge
"Who the fuck do you think you are! You punk kid! Get the fuck out of my house!" yelled Yasuo from the floor, and before he could say anything else he heard a swish sound and something blurry came toward him. When he looked down he saw that a knife had fallen between his legs just barely missing his family jewels, he gulped and remained silent.
"Shut the fuck up! Next time I won't miss!" was all Edge said as he picked his knife up and headed for the door…
Flashback End
Mina just stared at Edge as he recalled the events, so was Gan, as he had no idea what was going on. She studied his mannerisms as she waited for him to speak. Mina's expression read a sense of worry, because she didn't want any trouble, even if Yasuo was disrespectful toward her in her own house, having Edge beat the snot out of him was not going to make matters any better for her living arrangements. That's when Edge abruptly stood up, and not a second later so did Mina, while Gan just continued to sit, not understanding their peculiar actions.
"Edge what's wrong? Your not going to do anything irrational are you?" spoke Mina as she stood their staring up at him with pleading eyes while both of her hands clasped together up against her chest . Edge didn't say anything only looked down at Mina's innocent pleading face, her big brown eyes were holding back tears while her face was flushed, with her two hands clasped together pressed against her swollen breast allowing Edge to observe an abundance of her cleavage as he towered over her, she looked like a living doll.
"Dude? What's wrong?" finally spoke Gan while he looked up at both Edge and Mina's standing form while he continued to sit, being more confused than ever.
"I'll tell you what's wrong. I got unfinished business with that bitch Yauso!" spoke Edge in angry tone toward Gan, even though it wasn't Gan he was pissed at, he then turned back around to face Mina who was still staring at him more nervous and scared than ever, he then begins to speak.
"Mina, you should of fucking told me that was your place! The only reason I didn't fuck him up then, was because I thought that was his place, and you were living with him! NOT THE OTHER FUCKING WAY AROUND!"
Mina didn't say anything and Edge continued…
"Are you Fucking stupid! Didn't I tell you if he fucked with you again to let me know, and I would take care of it! If you don't want him there I can make it so he won't ever come back!" Yells Edge his emotions were really getting the better of him, he had no idea why he cared so much and neither did Mina, but Gan had a good hunch as he continued to witness Edge's behavior with a knowing smirk on his face.
"And what's worse he fucked up your high…" spoke an instigating Gan in a joking tone
"…That's right! Well shit that does it! Come on Gan we got some ass to stomp!" yelled Edge as he began to walk past Mina heading for one direction in mind and that was back to the neighborhood to beat the shit out of Yauso. but before he could really get anywhere Mina grabbed him from behind with her arms warped around his waist while burring her face in his back causing him to stop his movements.
"NO!" screamed Mina not letting him go for the world. Edge was frozen as he felt her body began to tremble along with her agony filled sobs muffled and buried into his back. Edge couldn't move, he wasn't sure why, but he was completely stationary he felt her warm sobs humidify his back, looking down at her small hands draped around his waist he couldn't help but to feel a sense of duty, he wasn't sure what it was, or for what reason, but he felt that he should do something. His thoughts were clouded with all kinds of thoughts and emotion that he was unfamiliar with. But the one thing that was clear to him was even though Mina was a bit neurotic, compulsive, and down right irritating to him…she was still…
'…A person… a person… with feelings.' Thought Edge to himself as he continued to have this startling and unexpected epiphany...
"Let go Mina..." was all Edge could say as he felt awkward and was at a lost of words from how emotional Mina had become. Feeling her body tremble against his and her warm tears stain the back of his jacket was quite unnerving.
"Please...you just can't..." spoke Mina between sobs.
That's when Gan decided to stand up, walking over to them, he placed his large hand on Mina's shoulder, comforting her the best he could.
"Mina..." spoke Gan softly. "...please calm down. Edge isn't going to do anything, right Edge."
At hearing Gan's version of what a sensitive and understanding man is,
Edge rolled his eyes.
"Cht..whatever..." was all that seemed to come out of his mouth as he felt Mina's grip around his waist loosen.
Mina turned and looked up at Gan, as tears continued to fall. Gan cupped her face with a large palm wiping away her tears with his other hand.
Edge turned to see this strange display of affection that Gan was showing her, and he wasn't sure how to feel about it. He felt his stomach knotting up while his skin was becoming warm; his throat felt like he was swallowing his heart.
'What the hell is wrong with me...and why the hell is Gan being so damn nice to her? Why do I care?' thought Edge as he was becoming annoyed from not being able to understand any of this, everything was just so strange. ' Why the hell is she crying? I wish she would stop! And what the fuck does Gan think he's doing? …' all these thoughts raced in his head as he looked over at Mina and Gan he found it becoming harder for him not to comfort her himself.
"Edge" finally spoke Gan snapping Edge out of his thoughts
"Huh?"
"Dude? Didn't you hear anything we said?"
Edge didn't say anything back to that statement he just looked over at Mina who seemed to be okay now. He felt himself sigh in relief and becoming more relaxed now that she stopped crying.
Seeing that Edge wasn't going to answer Gan continued.
"Mina just brought up great idea..."
Edge couldn't help but the raise a brow to that comment.
'Mina? And the phrase 'great idea' in the same sentence?' he thought
"...we should go check out that carnival that's uptown"
"What? Like now Gan?" finally spoke Edge
"Yeah why not? Besides I have the munchies like a motha…"
Edge then glared toward Mina, who noticed his intimidating stare instantly and jumped slightly.
'What the fuck, this is all her fault. Me and Gan were chilling and then...damnit, its not important. Though I wish Gan wouldn't switch up on me every God damn time a girl is around...' thought Edge he then breaks his stare from Mina and looks up at Gan who was still waiting for a answer.
"Whatever..." shrugged Edge "I don't fucking care"
And with that said Edge began to walk leaving Gan and Mina behind staring at him in shock of his behavior . Mina wore a completely lost expression while Gan had a mischievous smirk on his, knowing why Edge was so upset, it was clear that he was jealous of the affection that Gan was showing her, and until Edge was going to admit to him that he liked Mina Gan wasn't going to stop. He just found the whole situation to be extremely humorous.
"Um Edge wait up!" shouts Mina out of nowhere as she runs to catch up with Edge as he is a little ways ahead of them, he looked slightly irritated with his hands shoved into his pockets. Mina grabs onto his arm in order to stop him from walking as Gan just stands there watching from a few feet giving them privacy.
"Have I made you mad?" ask Mina as she looks up at him, her face was still stained with dry tears. Edge looked down at her as she waited for his answer. He felt his heart pounding and not knowing why. His expression was stern and hard to read.
"You alright now?" was all he said, causing a surprised expression to accommodate Mina's face. His face had softened just a little before he asked her. His voice was calm and yet it kept a natural harshness to it with just of hint of concern. Mina slightly pulled away and began to fumble with her hands while looking down at the ground in a shy and unsure manner.
"Ye…yes…I think so" was her nervous reply as she still couldn't look up at him.
"That's cool, that's cool…" spoke Edge idly while trying not to sound too concerned while looking anywhere but at her
Mina looked up at him and watched him closely, usually Edge was hard to read to her, but for some reason watching him at this moment was bringing her to a whole new realization. He seemed fidgety though his hands were still in his pockets, for some reason he couldn't bring himself to make eye contact with her. He would look toward the sky or behind him making it look as if he were nonchalant, but today Mina was seeing right threw it. And the fact that he asked her if she was 'alright'. At that moment Mina realized something about him...
"You...you...do care about me" spoke Mina in a soft voice yet it was confident. At hearing this Edge lifted a brow and was about to say something, when Mina slowly inched up to him and kissed him on the lips.
As there lips pressed together Mina felt Edge's unnerving muscles began to relax. He was just so tense it seemed like to her, but as she wrapped her arms around him while deepening the kiss, she felt him becoming less apprehensive, as she took note of him slowing withdrawing his hands from his pockets and wrapping them around her waist, closing his eyes, and just when he was starting to enjoy it, she broke away from him. Snapping his eyes open looking down at her with a expression that read 'why'd you stop?'. He then regained his composer as quickly as he lost it, snapping back into reality knowing that Gan had witness the whole thing. He looked over at Gan who was just a few feet away, Edge winced at Gan's knowing expression
'Fuck! I am not going to hear the end of this shit!' he thought
"So let's go!" spoke Mina's cheerful voice as Edge felt her tugging at his hand, as he reluctantly proceeded with her.
"Uh..Gan?" was all Edge was able to say, his tone sounded like it was a plea for help. Edge mentally cursed himself for coming off sounding so weak.
Gan only laughed obnoxiously as the trio proceeded to their destination.
The trio walked in silence though this wasn't uncomfortable for Edge and Gan, they were used to it, Mina however was not, walking between the two friends she would every now and then look up at each of there expressions, to see if they were alright, naturally Edge's facial expression was hard to read and Gan just look like he found something amusing, Mina was beginning to think that maybe Gan was just always like that, but she just shrugged it off as they continued to walk.
They soon reached the carnival grounds and the uncomfortable silence for Mina was soon forgotten as she started to laugh with giddiness , while visually soaking in everything in sight. There were rides and lights everywhere, all sorts of games, fortune tellers, and food stands everywhere, and that fact alone was enough to get Gan excited. Chuckling to himself Gan began to leave the two as he had his own agenda.
"Yo Gan, where the hell you goin?" spoke Edge as he notice Gan taking his indiscrete leave.
"Where do you think I'm going? Think about it, I haven't eaten in 2 hours and we just smoke a whole lot of weed..."
"...no we didn't ! we just smoked one blunt..."
"Well either way I have the munchies like a motha..." laughed Gan as he then began to walk off
"You always have the munchies!" yelled Edge after him. Gan didn't answer he didn't even look back at that point. Edge rolled his eyes and heard a giggle, knowing only too well who the source of it was.
"Wow, I take it that Gan likes to eat..." joked Mina
"Cht..." was all Edge said as Gan's gluttony irritated him.
Mina just giggled a bit more as she latched onto his arm.
"Don't be upset Edge, after all you still got me..."
Edge didn't have a reply as she latched onto his arm and lead him into a montage of entertainment full of cheap carnival rides, and games, he didn't want to admit it to himself but he was actually enjoying himself, not with this hokey poor excuse for amusement park but with Mina. Looking down at her with a smirk and a chuckle after getting off the last ride, he saw that her red hair had been tossed wildly all over her head from the speed and wind of the ride, she had been screaming the whole time. He laughed remember her display of fear filled generated hysterics.
"Ha, man that's priceless" laughed Edge as he pointed at her hair .
hearing his laughter Mina quickly pushed back her hair out of her face and began grooming it the best way she could with her hands.
"Oh shut up" said Mina in a laughing and joking tone and she playfully punched Edge on the arm.
Grabbing the arm she swung on him along with her other Edge pulled her closer to him. Standing only inches away, while they are both still laughing. she then gets her laughing to a controlled minimum until it end completely along with his. She then looks up at him and simply smiles, all the while he still has hold of both of her hands, for some reason he didn't want to let go as he looked into her deep loving brown eyes, he also scanned down to take a look at her cleavage.
'what hell am I doing? Public displays of affection? since when?' thought Edge to himself, he was really becoming disturbed with the effect this girl had on him today. Giggling Mina began to talk.
"Edge? What are you doing? Let me go you big jerk."
Looking down at her cute antics of trying to struggle free from his playful yet stern grip of her he smirked.
"Hey I'm just trying to defend myself, you're the one that swung on me remember?" teased Edge
Mina giggled then got into sexy vixen mode as her voice change from playful to amorous.
"Hey daddy, if you wanted to be close to me, all you had to do was ask."
Edge tensed at her words knowing that she was right, he was just using this at an excuse to be close, letting her go abruptly and recovering from her insight, he turned away noticing a game booth that seem interesting. Not saying another word to Mina and expecting her to just follow he walked up to the booth. It was a target game, where the player has to throw something at the moving targets and the targets on this game were panted moving monkeys moving at different speeds. The man behind the booth saw Edge and Mina standing there. With a smirk and a glint in his eye he walked up to greet the two teens.
"Step right up, win a prize for your girlfriend son?" stated the man toward Edge
Edge ignored the girlfriend crack as he continued to listen to the carnival man explain the game.
"You hit four of the monkeys in a row and win a prize, your first shot is free, so If your a good shot you got nothing to lose."
Edge shrugged nonchalantly as the man handed him four darts to knock down the targets that were moving at random different speed and in different directions.
Edge looked down at the little darts the man gave him contemplating, while Mina stood silent observing.
'sucker, he'll never be able to hit them, because once he throws the first dart I'll accelerate the speed each time' thought the shifty carnival man.
Edge then just dropped the darts the man gave him...
"Hey, what? Your not interested?" spoke the man in shock
"relax old man, I didn't say that, did I?" spoke Edge nonchalantly as he pulled out four very large and sharp knives out of the inner pocket of his jacket by the tips. " you don't mind if I use my own hardware do you?" he continued smugly.
The man look at Edge in total shock, not knowing what to say, he knew he wanted to tell the kid no, but on the other hand he had four deadly sharp knives on him, so he felt it better to not say anything at all.
Edge noticed the petrified look on the man's face as well did Mina. The couple looked at each other and laughed. Edge then turned to the man and spoke.
"Good man, I knew you wouldn't mind"
and in a flash as soon as he concluded his little quip there was a flash of light and a whooshing sound that went past the man. The poor man had no idea what just happened, as his stunned and bewildered face snapped out of it's dazed stated when he notice Mina's laughter and clapping, he then slowly looked behind him and saw what she had been applauding.
Edge had thrown all four knives at the same time and hit all the targets in one shot. The man's right eye twitched as he sweat dropped out of disbelief. 'The boy had hit all the targets at once?' were the man's thoughts
"Look! I hit all your stupid targets, I believe there is something you owe me" spoke Edge's irritated voice. Which quickly snapped the man back into reality
"Uh..ye..yeah yeah…take what every you want kid, I don't want any trouble…" was the man's words as both Edge and Mina could tell he was nervous, and down right petrified.
"Cht…" was all Edge could say as the man was starting to get under his skin, while Mina giggled thinking the whole situation to be funny. "…If I was bringing trouble believe me pops you'd know it." He then looked over at Mina. "So which one do you want?" he asked her nonchalantly.
"Oh that one! The cute 'hello kitty'!" answered Mina's exuberated filled voice
Edge then looked over at the man who was still very afraid. Expecting him to grab the flush toy, but he didn't move , he just stood there with his mouth agape.
"Well? You heard her, do your damn job." Spoke Edge's voice as annoyance seeped within.
The man jumped at Edge's voice as he grabbed the 11 inch flush 'hello Kitty' doll and gave it to Mina, quickly. "here ya go, now you go…here take your knives with ya, like I said I don't want any trouble!" spoke the man as he tried to shoo them both off as rapidly as possible.
"Fuck you" was Edge's response as they both walked away pocketing his knives the man returned to him.
"Oh my God, what a rude man." Was Mina's words as she gave the man one more glance as they walked, she saw him still doing hand motions toward them that expressed them to go.
"Eh forget about em" was Edge's nonchalant response not looking back once while shoving his hands into his pockets.
Mina didn't respond only held the doll that Edge won for her closer, as if it was comforting her some how she seemed to be in deep thought. Edge caught this by the corner of his eye, but didn't say anything.
'Strange girl' were his thoughts
"Edge…" started Mina coming out of her cognitive mind set in a soft timid voice.
"Yeah?"
She then grabbed him by the arm to get him to stop walking and face her. Looking down upon her Edge noticed her eyes were soft and loving, a soft blush graced her cheeks, while the doll she was holding was pressed between her immense breast causing an more abundance amount of cleavage to protrude from her tank-top , she's so sultry and yet vulnerable to him. Seeing this sight of her was taking all that Edge had to keep his roaring teenage hormones under control.
"…Thank you" spoke Mina's soft voice taking Edge out of his thoughts
"Huh? For what?"
Mina giggled at his response causing Edge to lift a brow to her, not understanding what was so funny.
"Silly, for winning this for me." She stated as she referred to the doll she was holding. Then slowly moving closer to him she inched up and softly kissed him on the cheek. "I love you…" she then whispered in his ear. Causing his whole body to tense up and becoming more apprehensive. He stood still in front of her not knowing what to do or say as his eyes scanned the area for an excuse any excuse to get away because she was way too close and poignant for his taste.
"uh, it was nothing, relax it's not that serious…" was his response as he had no idea how to handle her…
"Yo Edge!" yelled a too familiar male voice
Exhaling a sigh of relief as he looked over to see Gan sitting at a picnic table chowing down on a whole smorgasbord of carnival food that covered it, just leaving enough elbow room to devour as his heart desired. Walking over to the table that Gan had clamed as his own both Edge and Mina sweat dropped from seeing all the food he had planned on consuming.
"What the hell is all this!" demanded Edge as his tone fluctuated caused by disbelief.
"It's food dumb ass" was all Gan said as he just continued to stuff his face. "so have a seat…" he continued not looking up at the couple once as they took a seat across from him.
"Are you sure? I don't want to be eaten by mistake" Joked Mina
"Oh that's inevitable , as I plan on having you for dessert, my sweet little strawberry tart…" was Gan's flirtatious come back as he winked at Mina, then side glanced over at Edge to see if he was executing the reaction he was seeking. And Gan was pleased to see that Edge was predictable as always, his body tensed as it quivered slightly, with one eye twitching with aggravation from biting his tongue, while Mina was oblivious to any of this all the while giggling at Gan's quip.
"You are so funny" laughed Mina
"Aim to please…in more ways than one" Gan spoke the last part of his comment low but it was loud enough for Edge to hear, which caused an aggravated grunt to escape his lips. Gan took this as a cue to somehow get Mina out of the picture for a few minutes to let Edge release his frustration, because if he knew his friend (which he did) he knew that his flirting was eating him up inside but he was too cool to show it in front of the girl.
"Uh Mina, are ya hungry?" quickly asked Gan hoping she would take the bait.
"Uh, a little…" was her oblivious response
"Here, go get yourself and Edge something to eat…" spoke Gan as he handed her some money "its on me…or should I say it's on Kojji" he continued as he chuckled lightly.
"Who's Kojji?" inquired Mina as she took the money
"Long story"
And with that said she just shrugged it off and walked away leaving the old friends to converse.
Gan smirked looking over at Edge's disgruntle scowl.
"How ya doin' partner…" nonchalantly asked Gan as he sat down a turkey leg and began to take a sip from his soda.
Edge just shrugged nonchalantly as he was too furious to give a verbal reply. Seeing that he didn't want Gan to know that he was getting to him, though it was a futile attempt.
"I can't believe you let that flabby bitch, 'punk' you" spoke a teenage boy with long brown hair and baggy blue jeans and a white 'T' shirt.
"Oh yeah? well I'd like to see you take on Gan then. Cht…Zen you can't even beat Edge…" answered Kojji, a redhead boy with short spiky hair, he was wearing a pair of ripped fitting jeans and a black shirt with a jean jacket.
Zen's eyes narrowed as he heard his friends comment. This defiantly struck a nerve. Zen has hated Edge from the moment they both started at Gedo, he hated his arrogance , the fact that Edge and Gan were both Daigo's right hand men, really infuriated him. He felt it should have been him. So over the past year he had created a rival gang, course its not nearly as many people that are in Daigo's gang, (which is almost the whole school) but Zen had high hopes. He figured if he wasn't 2nd in command to Daigo then he should be the Big Boss all together. Course this crusade of his continues to fail. His plans have been crushed every time, and for most part its been crushed by Edge's fist in his face, but Zen is not going to give up. He's noble in a stupid, I can't get my ass kicked enough kind of way.
"You don't know what the hell you're talking about Kojji…" were Zen's words in low raspy voice as he tried to control his anger.
Kojji just shrugged Zen's comment off, not knowing just how mad he had made his friend. They continued to walk side by side through the carnival grounds, as they were only passing through. When Zen caught sight of something, or more like someone….
"Yo, Kojji check it out…" spoke Zen in an aw struck voice, as he pointed at a girl with long red hair, wearing a tight pink tank-top and extremely short cut off shorts.
"wow…look at the body on her…" was Kojji's respond as the two teenage boys continued to watch the girl from a far, she was oblivious to their stares as she was simply ordering food from a 'okonomiyaki' stand.
"You ever seen her before?" spoke Zen as he finally broke the silence as the two boys were way too engrossed in ogling.
"Nope"
"Well, I'm gonna go talk to her…" spoke Zen with a smirk growing on his face.
"…but what if she has a boyfriend? I mean, a girl like that has got to be here with someone…"
"Fuck em'" shrugged Zen as he left his friend behind and began to approach is unsuspecting prey.
Mina stood unsuspectingly in front of the 'okonomiyaki' stand waiting for the food she ordered. There wasn't a line she was the only one standing in front of the stand, which is why she choose this particular stand to began with, she figured the sooner she gets done the sooner she can be with Edge. Looking behind her she could still see Edge and Gan sitting at the table as they were only a few feet away. She saw that they were talking, oh how she wanted to know what they were talking about, Edge didn't look too happy but of course Gan did, as she noticed the gestures of his laughter.
'What the hell is that all about' thought Mina to herself while not taking her eyes off the friends.
"Hey…" spoke an unfamiliar male voice which snapped her out of her thoughts.
"Oh …um hi…" spoke Mina as she jumped a little as the young man startled her. She studied the boy closely, trying to read his expression, he wore a light hearted smirk and his eyes were soft as his long brown hair slightly covered one eye.
"What's your name?" asked the boy as he slowly moved closer to her.
"uh…Mina" spoke Mina's voice, as she was unsure of why he was asking this, she wasn't even sure why he was talking to her period.
"Pretty name for a pretty girl…"
"Uh….thanks….um and you are?"
"I go by Zen" spoke Zen trying his best to sound smooth, though his attempt was pathetic. As he noticed Mina's giggles Zen shook his head lightly out of embarrassment, while scolding himself mentally for his corniness.
" 'I go by Zen'" mocked Mina light heartily as she began to laugh. " why couldn't you just say 'I'm Zen' or 'My name is Zen'? what are you supposed to be a secret agent of something?…Oh my God that's so funny…" continued Mina as her light giggles began to turn into gut clinching hysterics.
Zen sweat dropped at her reaction, he felt like crawling into a hole and never come out.
"Yeah I guess your right, that was kind of corny…" started Zen as he scratched the back of his neck with a light blush creeping upon his cheeks while looking anywhere but directly at her. He then looked behind her and quickly snapped out of his embarrassed state. Turing his uncomfortable anxiety that he gain by Mina's presents, in to fury as he saw Edge and Gan sitting only a few feet away.
"What's wrong?" as Mina noticed Zen's mood swing almost instantly. Looking at his face noticing that his eyes narrowed and his teeth were clinched as well as his fist. He was unmoving to her response as he continued to stare a death glare at the unknowing Edge that was few feet behind her. "um…o…kay? I'm just going to walk away now. My food is ready anyway…" continued Mina as she began to inch away from Zen as if he were a crazy person that escaped an asylum.
"Uh…wait…" were Zen's words as he grabbed Mina by the arm, causing Mina to twirl around to meet him.
"Hey what are you…"
"…Look I know what I said earlier was stupid, but at least you got a good laugh out of it. Um…what I'm trying to say is….is…." Zen stopped talking as he looked her in her eyes. As he stared into her big beautiful brown gems, he was left speechless. He found her more than attractive or sexy, he thought she was beautiful. Mina just stared up at him quizzically , not knowing what he wanted to say, in a way she felt sorry for him, because he just seemed to unsure and shy.
"What? What is it Zenny?" were he words sounding soft and genuinely concerned.
Zen softly chuckled at the nick name that she graciously bestowed him he then lets go of her arm and looks at the ground in a nervous manner. Zen never clamed to be a lady's man in fact outside of fighting and the fact that he had to survive the rough halls of Gedo high, he was really a shy guy around girls and the fact that Gedo was a all boy's schools didn't help him in trying to talk to them either.
"…Look Mina…I was just wondering if I could have your number…" spoke Zen as he didn't take his eyes off the ground.
Mina tilted her head at his words, not understanding what the big deal was.
"Sure…" giggled Mina lightly "why not…I mean you can never have enough friends right…and even though I think you're a little weird, your still funny…"
Gan continued to scarf down his food with out a care in the world, while Edge just sat there across from him silent in and anger motivate contemplation. It was obvious that he was upset about Gan's constant flirtatious behavior toward Mina ever since she showed up at the bridge, but his concern was for, why was he so upset? He knew as well as anyone that He had no ties to Mina which is exactly how he liked it, and like wise she had no ties to him though he was starting to realize that part of the situation was not sitting right with him. Trying his best to analyze why he was feeling this way, he turned his attention to Gan .
"What the hell is wrong with you? ain't you ever seen someone eat before?"
"See, the funny thing about that statement is , no matter how many times I've witness your bazaar and lets face it, down right repulsive feeding habits, I'm always amazed…In a stomach turning, nauseous way."
"This coming from a dude, who's girl is getting hit on as we speak" spoke Gan smugly as he was referring to Zen and Mina in the distances.
"Say what!" was all Edge could say.
"Look behind you. It's Zen and from the looks of it, he and Mina are getting real cozy...a little too cozy if you ask me...but then again she's not your girl after all...right Edge...uh Edge?" Gan looked up at his friend as he noticed that he was no longer speaking. He had wondered if he was still breathing. Though he thought that this whole situation was hilarious, he also thought it would be best not to laugh or say anything else for that matter.
Edge quickly turned around and observed what Gan was referring to, he watched Zen as he walked closer to Mina while mouthing something to her and seeing her giggling reaction was making his blood boil. He felt his body quivering and he instinctively bawled up his fist at his sides. He felt the adrenalin covering his anatomy, so he knew at this point a fight was going to break out. Though he wasn't sure just why he was so upset. Was it because another guy was talking to Mina? Or was it that it was Zen? He couldn't figure it out, so he just stopped thinking about it and decided that action was better than thinking anyway, as he rose from the table.
"Uh Edge?" was all Gan could say but he was not answered. At this point Gan just watch his friend walk toward the couple in question while chuckling to himself because he knew some shit was about to go down.
"…Look Mina…I was just wondering if I could have your number…" spoke Zen as he didn't take his eyes off the ground.
Mina tilted her head at his words, not understanding what the big deal was.
"Sure…" giggled Mina lightly "why not…I mean you can never have enough friends right…and even though I think you're a little weird, you're still funny…"
Zen laughed good and hardy with his hand behind his head as a soft blush graced his face. Laughing with his eyes shut he felt butterflies fluttering
Inside his stomach, a Side effect caused by this beautiful angel he had newly discovered that stood before him no doubt. Mina giggled along with him yet unsuspecting to them both...
"...Yeah I'll give you my number..." spoke Mina, yet before she could even completely turn to grab a napkin from the near by food stand (in order to write her number,) out of no where, faster than she could blink, came a forceful blur that whooshed pasted. Just grazing her body that just happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It finally became apparent to her that it was in fact Edge. She looked up just in time to see his speeding fist colliding with Zen's incautious face.
Mina screamed as she witnessed this, she was only few feet away from this heinous act of aggression. Witnessing Edge punching Zen in the face felt as though she was seeing it in slow motion as his whole head as well as his neck fell toward the opposite direction, eventually the force of Edge's punch along with the pull of gravity caused Zen to loose his balance,
Mina screamed louder as she watched him fall to the ground, however surprisingly enough she was not knocked down by Edge's violent motivated force and speed as she was now standing behind Edge with her mouth covered and eyes wide, not saying a word while Edge stood hovering over Zen's fallen form.
"Edge! What are you doing?" came the frantic cry from Mina as she grabbed his arm in hopes that he would not continue. But to no avail Edge did not reply, instead he forcefully shrugged her off his arm, without saying a word to her he was able to convey the message of 'backing off'. She did as his notions requested as she stepped aside, and watching in horror as he stepped closer to confront Zen who was still on the ground glaring up at him. Edge returned the glare with his own, there was no amusement in his expression, no smirk no traces of a festive mindset, for Edge's mannerisms were strictly violent and serious. The two stayed this way sharing the hate and loathing of the other for what seemed like hours but in reality were only mere seconds, and then...
"Edge! Don't!" screamed Mina as Edge proceeded to kick Zen while he was still on the ground, the blow was heading toward his stomach but
Zen quickly rolled out of the way and was able to get back on his feet with time to spare.
"Too slow Yamada, I think your starting to lose your edge. Pun intended" retorted Zen with a smirk on his face as he got into a fighting stance ready for Edge's next attack….
TBC…