~.~ A Brisk Morning ~.~
~.~ A Silent Affair ~.~
Hitomi woke early Monday morning to the sound of the rain, still falling after last nightÕs storm. Silently crawling off the futon where she and her aunt had slept the night before, she crept through the living room into the kitchen. She leaves the lights off as she walks towards the french doors that lead to the beautiful garden. She runs a hand through her short, light brown hair as she thinks back to last nightÕs events. Why had she screamed? It wasnÕt like her, she always kept her cool. Well things were different now. The best thing she could think to do was move on, keep herself busy. Look ahead, forget the past. But - the dream, last night, it seemed more like a memory. A boy with auburn eyes and jet black hair. Smiling brightly and laughing with her. She walks to the light switch next to the swinging door, flicking the lights on, still lost in her thoughts.
ÔAuburn eyes - Ô The door almost knocks her over as it swings open. Hitomi lets out a small gasp as Van catches her in midair,
Hitomi stumbles back a few steps as Van letÕs go of her hurriedly.
ÒWatch it! What do you think youÕre doing anywise, standing in front of the door?Ó Van asks, annoyed but still half asleep.
HitomiÕs face flushes bright reed, but embarrassment quickly turns to anger.
ÒWhy donÕt you watch where youÕre going? Anyway, itÕs none of your business what IÕm doing!Ó Hitomi yells back.
ÒOkay, okay. Are you all right?Ó Van asks her, genuine concern showing on his face, but not in his eyes. Cold, like garnets.
ÒIÕm fine,Ó Hitomi replied shortly.
ÒDo you want breakfast?Ó
ÒFine.Ó Hitomi replied, bowing her head, trying to hide her lingering embarrassment.
ÒOkay,Ó Van takes a deep breath, trying to suppress his growing frustration, ÒDo you want pancakes, toast, or cereal?Ó He asks through gritted teeth.
ÒToast is fine.Ó
Breakfast was a silent affair as Hitomi nibbled at her toast, and Van busied himself at the stove making pancakes.
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After breakfast Hitomi walks upstairs to talk to her aunt about school.
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ÒYou want to start school? Today?Ó Marie replied, taken aback by the idea.
ÒYes, if thatÕs all right. I really enjoy school, and I wanted to see about signing up for the track team. And I think it will help me keep my mind off, well - yeah...Ó Hitomi says, nervously looking at her feet.
ÒThatÕs great, maybe you can help Van sometime. Ugh! That boy, just canÕt get him interested in anything since - well anywise, your uniform should be in your closet. Go put it on, then come show me!Ó Marie smiled, all youth coming back to her eyes with her mischievously.
ÒAll right.Ó Hitomi smiled back, already feeling more at ease with her aunt,
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The uniform consisted of a green, knee length skirt, a short-sleeved, white blouse, and a green blazer with the school logo on it.
Hitomi walked down he stairs to the doorway. Just as she was reaching for her coat the door flew open and Van grabbed his keys off the key rack before running back to the red Honda parked in the driveway. Hitomi stared after him in shock.
ÒMen.Ó She says with an exasperated sigh.
Ò I know what you mean,Ó says Marie,winking, Òthat uniform looks good on you. CÕmon we have to sort out some papers at your new school.Ó
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AuthorÕs Note: Ok I know it was a boring chapter, but I promise the next one will be better, not great, but better ^_^;; My computer crashed and I lost the first 6 chapters, so yeah. -_-;; R&R plz.
~.~ A Silent Affair ~.~
Hitomi woke early Monday morning to the sound of the rain, still falling after last nightÕs storm. Silently crawling off the futon where she and her aunt had slept the night before, she crept through the living room into the kitchen. She leaves the lights off as she walks towards the french doors that lead to the beautiful garden. She runs a hand through her short, light brown hair as she thinks back to last nightÕs events. Why had she screamed? It wasnÕt like her, she always kept her cool. Well things were different now. The best thing she could think to do was move on, keep herself busy. Look ahead, forget the past. But - the dream, last night, it seemed more like a memory. A boy with auburn eyes and jet black hair. Smiling brightly and laughing with her. She walks to the light switch next to the swinging door, flicking the lights on, still lost in her thoughts.
ÔAuburn eyes - Ô The door almost knocks her over as it swings open. Hitomi lets out a small gasp as Van catches her in midair,
Hitomi stumbles back a few steps as Van letÕs go of her hurriedly.
ÒWatch it! What do you think youÕre doing anywise, standing in front of the door?Ó Van asks, annoyed but still half asleep.
HitomiÕs face flushes bright reed, but embarrassment quickly turns to anger.
ÒWhy donÕt you watch where youÕre going? Anyway, itÕs none of your business what IÕm doing!Ó Hitomi yells back.
ÒOkay, okay. Are you all right?Ó Van asks her, genuine concern showing on his face, but not in his eyes. Cold, like garnets.
ÒIÕm fine,Ó Hitomi replied shortly.
ÒDo you want breakfast?Ó
ÒFine.Ó Hitomi replied, bowing her head, trying to hide her lingering embarrassment.
ÒOkay,Ó Van takes a deep breath, trying to suppress his growing frustration, ÒDo you want pancakes, toast, or cereal?Ó He asks through gritted teeth.
ÒToast is fine.Ó
Breakfast was a silent affair as Hitomi nibbled at her toast, and Van busied himself at the stove making pancakes.
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After breakfast Hitomi walks upstairs to talk to her aunt about school.
...
ÒYou want to start school? Today?Ó Marie replied, taken aback by the idea.
ÒYes, if thatÕs all right. I really enjoy school, and I wanted to see about signing up for the track team. And I think it will help me keep my mind off, well - yeah...Ó Hitomi says, nervously looking at her feet.
ÒThatÕs great, maybe you can help Van sometime. Ugh! That boy, just canÕt get him interested in anything since - well anywise, your uniform should be in your closet. Go put it on, then come show me!Ó Marie smiled, all youth coming back to her eyes with her mischievously.
ÒAll right.Ó Hitomi smiled back, already feeling more at ease with her aunt,
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The uniform consisted of a green, knee length skirt, a short-sleeved, white blouse, and a green blazer with the school logo on it.
Hitomi walked down he stairs to the doorway. Just as she was reaching for her coat the door flew open and Van grabbed his keys off the key rack before running back to the red Honda parked in the driveway. Hitomi stared after him in shock.
ÒMen.Ó She says with an exasperated sigh.
Ò I know what you mean,Ó says Marie,winking, Òthat uniform looks good on you. CÕmon we have to sort out some papers at your new school.Ó
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AuthorÕs Note: Ok I know it was a boring chapter, but I promise the next one will be better, not great, but better ^_^;; My computer crashed and I lost the first 6 chapters, so yeah. -_-;; R&R plz.