Ok were heading into the first chapter of this story so let me explain some things. Pashmina, Sandy, Bijou, and Penelope live in a house. Across the street from them is where Oxnard, Hamtaro, Maxwell, Stan, Snoozer, Jingle, Panda, and Cappy live. Don't worry I didn't forget Boss, Dexter, or Howdy that'll come up later in this chapter.
Quote of the day (KND) "(Numbuh5) Numbuh 78 is one of your stupid trading cards!" "(Numbuh2) Excuse me? This card adds plus eight to your entire squadron!" "(Numbuh5) Numbuh 5's 'bout to add plus eight to her foot and kick both of your butts!"
Laughs Classic, well enjoy the story nn
"Ok what's 25divided by the denominator?"
"Uhhh, hold on I know this…" It was an average Thursday afternoon at Sunflower High, all students were studying for the upcoming SAT's next month and some students were more prepared than others. Some students goofed around all class period while others studied until they got a headache.
"Sorry Max my brain just like fried." Sandy said banging her head on the desk. A small pout formed on her face as she closed her eyes to get all the numbers out of her head. He laughed and closed his textbook.
"Don't worry we can study more after school if you'd like?" A smile appeared at the thought of spending more time with him.
"Sure but it has to be around 5:00 it's my turn to pick up Penelope and Cappy today." The bell soon sounded as the all students began to file out of class to their lockers. Sandy made her way to her locker with the same goofy grin plastered to her face.
"Why are you so happy?" asked Pashmina though she already knew the answer. Sandy took her red book bag out of her locker and turned to Pashmina with her eyes shining.
"Max and I are going to like study after school."
"Does that mean your going to tell him today?"
"NO, maybe later…" Pashmina shook her head.
"The school year is almost over and then we start college."
"But we applied for the same college."
"But what if only one of you get in?" Sandy took time to think about this. If they got into the same college she would have more time tell him, but if they didn't she would only have a couple months. There was always letters and email but she would rather tell him in person. She tilted her head to the side causing some of her red hair to fall in her eyes, which she quickly wiped away. Pashmina seemed to be waiting for an answer even as they were walking toward the buses because her eyes would shift from Sandy to her pink scarf to the bus then to Sandy again.
"I'll think about it…"
"So Hamtaro what do you think about dates?" Bijou asked as her cheeks turned crimson. They were seated in the back of the bus waiting for their friends to show up. She tugged on the ends of her white short-sleeved dress as she waited for a response.
"Yeah I like them, do you?" She nodded her head slowly not daring to look up at his face.
"Well I know this place by Boss's…" he started. When she heard this she looked up at him with hope twinkling in her azure eyes.
'This could be it!' she thought to herself confidently.
"and they sell lot's of dates they cost $.25 each." He said giving her one of his bright cheerful smiles. Her first reaction was to cry but with all her might she did her best to hold it in. The confidence she had just seconds ago washed down the drain and into the ocean.
"Hey Hamtaro come check this out!"
"Ok coming!" He quickly leapt out of the seat and ran to Oxnard who seemed to be holding a letter in his hand. The seat was soon occupied again as the smell of sweet blossoms filled her nose. She easily recognized the person as Pashmina and looked out the window to admire the moving scenery. Sandy and Pashmina exchanged worried glances when they saw a tear make its way down her cheek.
"Bijou is something wrong?" Pashmina asked while putting her hand on her shoulder.
"How can he be so childish!" She said as her light blond bangs covered her eyes.
"Who?"
"Hamtaro!" Once again Sandy and Pashmina exchanged looks that said "Not again".
"You know that Hamtaro is like on a totally different maturity level than everyone else." Sandy said looking at him out of the corner of her eye.
"I know but…" she trailed off. Ever since they had met Bijou did everything in her power to get him to notice her. Hamtaro did talk to her on a day-to-day basis but she could tell that he saw her as "best friend" instead of "girlfriend". And to make things worst he was about as mature as Penelope. The sad thing was that even though this got on her nerves he simply wouldn't be Hamtaro without it. She eventually found herself gazing in his direction once again with an exhausted look on her face.
"It won't be like that forever he'll grow-up eventually." Bijou smiled and the life was soon brought back to her eyes.
"Then I will, how you say, wait till this happens."
"That's the spirit!"
Sandy nervously made her way to the library where she would be studying with Maxwell. Pashmina had agreed to pick up Penelope and Cappy for her so she could have time to sort things out. The warm May breeze relaxed her spirits and tugged at her blue sweatpants as she slowly entered the library. After greeting the librarian she took a seat next to Maxwell who currently had his nose in an English book.
"Hey Max." she said trying to hide the nervousness in her voice. He looked up from the book and smiled.
"Hey Sandy." By the look in his eyes she could tell he was excited about something what, she didn't know. She shifted in her seat trying to study the math in front her of but couldn't concentrate. Out of the blue she asked the question that had been on her mind all day.
"When we're in college where will we be friendship like?" He seemed startled as a light blush appeared on his face.
"What do you mean?"
"Like will we be as close as we are now?"
"Of course we will were friends and nothing will change that." That was the answer she dreaded the most. Feeling slightly broken she tried to avert her attention to anything but him, but found her eyes glued to him while her textbook was slightly shaking in her hands.
"Sandy, is something wrong?"
"No I just need to get some fresh air, see ya tomorrow." She gathered her things and headed out of the door before he could reply. It was dark and the lights lit up the small Oceanside town like decorations on a Christmas tree. She walked wherever her feet would take her and soon ended up at the docks. The smell of salt made her nose itch and the moon reflected off the water giving it a milky glow. It wasn't until she saw the reflection in the water that she realized she was at Boss's place, blue neon lights rimed the outside and gave the place a home-like feel. Walking into the small restaurant she heard the familiar argument over who Pashmina liked the best courtesy of Dexter and Howdy. Taking a seat at the counter she waited for Boss to appear, strangely she felt like he was the person she needed to talk to. After finding out that Bijou didn't share the feelings he had Sandy figured he would know more about rejection than anyone else.
"Welcome to the Club House can I take your order."
"Boss it's like me." He looked up from the newspaper he was reading and gave her a smile.
"Oh didn't Pashmina tell you, she already came to pick up Cappy and Penelope."
"I know but I like really have to talk to you." After telling him the whole story somewhat of the weight was lifted off her shoulders, he nodded and listened to the situation carefully and seemed to put some thought into his answers.
"If he just wants to be friends there's nothing you can do but watch over him and make sure he's happy."
"Is that how you dolt with Bijou?" he nodded and took a quick sip of his coffee, tonight was the night shift for Boss and while Dexter and Howdy were in the back sleeping Boss always worked late on Thursdays. For some reason people were always on the docks late Thursday nights and would stop by to get a quick bit to eat or a nice steaming cup of coffee. Sandy remembered how she and Maxwell came every Sunday morning to talk. Books, TV, school, and family would be the basis of their conversation. She loved to sit and listen to him talk, she learned something new every time and didn't mind missing time with her other friends, but that would all change soon. The more she thought over Pashmina's words the more of a possibility it became that she would be separated from him. What if he meets someone while he's away, where would she stand?
'I'd be a friend' she thought sadly 'No, I'd be his guardian angel' the thought of watching over him and making sure he was happy made the hurt seem less there. Now she realized how Boss went on day through day without going crazy, maybe he was Bijou's guardian angel.
Well there's the second chapter, uh kinda short. Oh and S/M fans please don't stop reading the story after this chapter, there's a twist if you know what I mean
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