A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the long wait, but thank you for those who were patient with me. I had some writer's block, but I finally made through it!
Here's Chapter 3! This time, we're going to see Hamtaro's side of the story...
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Chapter 3: Hamtaro's Decision
§ Hamtaro... §
"Sparkle, wait!" I suddenly pulled away from Sparkle's kiss. "What is it, Hamtaro?" Sparle asked me sweetly. "I...I...It's just that...I gotta go!" I pushed her away and ran. I couldn't believe it! Sparkle just kissed me! What the hell for? I didn't like her!
My body trembled and my own two feet could barely keep me standing. I was hot, sweaty, breathless, numb, shocked and shaky. Thoughts ran through my head as I ran.
What would Bijou think if she ever found out? I knew that I would blow my chances with her if she thought Sparkle and I were a couple. But that's not what I want!
Sparkle is a friend and nothing else. She was indeed pretty, smart, and told amazing stories, but she wasn't girlfriend material. At least not my girlfriend material! I wanted Bijou.
I blushed at the thought of it. Boss would be pissed if he ever found out, but I couldn't help it! After being Bijou's friend for so long, I found myself attracted to her. She was so cute with her little white pigtails, blue ribbons and french accent. Bijou was so nice, funny, helpful, and unlike Sparkle, a beautiful person inside and out.
But lately, I couldn't stop thinking about her though. Whenever I was around her, I got a funny feeling in my stomach. I got nervous and sweaty if she was close to me. Sometimes, I would even stutter! That wasn't like me! I never acted like that around Sandy, Crystal or Pashmina. But Bijou...forget it! I was a nervous wreck.
But I knew she only thought of me as a friend. After all, she seemed to like Boss very much. Pain burst from my heart and stung my bloodstream when I saw them together. It was really creepy! But all I want is for Bijou to be happy. So I hope she's not upset when she finds out Sparkle kissed me. Speaking of Sparkle...
Ugh! What was I going to do with her?
I found myself running straight home. Laura took three long hours to get home, but I killed the time by just lying on my back in my cage, staring out into space. I was still as a stone, but my mind was running faster than a roller coaster going downhill.
"Hey, Hamtaro!"
My muscles were kind of stiff from all the lazing around when Laura came home. "What's wrong, little guy? " For some reason, the girl knew I felt miserable. Maybe it was a hamster-and-owner thing. "Ya' hungry? Tired? Girl trouble?"
WHAT!
"Just kidding!" Laura giggled. "Hamsters don't have love problems! That's intellectually impossible!"
That's what you think!
"Anywho, guess what, Hamtaro? Me and Kana saw Travis and he..."
I really wanted to listen to Laura's "fascinating" stories right now, but my mind was too caught up on my own issues. So, I put on a smile and pretended to understand--yeah right!
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"Yoo-hoo! Hamtaro?" I looked around. Where was she?
I was aimlessly wandering an empty dirt road, searching for Bijou. I kept hearing her voice, but couldn't find her. She sounded so close, yet so far away!
Finally, I found her on the peak of a grass hill. Finally! Some color! Staring down at some dull dirt was gets old to the eyes, you know!
"Bij! Where were you? I couldn't find you anywhere!"
"Tee hee! Silly Hamtaro! I was here zee whole time!" Bijou giggled. "Come get moi, Hamtaro!"
I smiled. I ran up the hill, eyeing the way the wind caressed Bijou's hair. Her emerald eyes shimmered in the sunlight. Her perfect fur gleamed in her aura. Her smile lit her face and enlightened my soul. Almost...there..!
"Hey, Hamtaro!" a familiar voice purred. Suddenly, I felt myself jolt to a stop. Sparkle came into view. Her eyes bored into mine. She smiled sexily. "There you are, you cute little thing you!"
Then, she kissed me. My eyes widened in surpise. From over her shoulder, I saw Bijou's face fall. My heart crumbled. I never saw her look so sad before, even sadder than the time I accidentaly used her ribbon as a blindfold.
I pushed myself to break away from Sparkle. But the problem was...I COULDN'T! I struggled to escape Sparkle's lip lock, but it didn't help. She was too strong. Like something was forcing me unto her! "GET AWAY FROM ME!" I wanted to scream, but my lips were stuck to hers! I was helpless.
"BIJOU, HELP ME! HELP ME, BIJOU. PLEASE!" I begged mentally, as if I wanted her to hear me. But instead I saw tears stream down her face. Her lower lip began to tremble. She turned and ran, crying. Then she was gone.
"NO! Bijou, come back! Come back Bijou! I love you, not Sparkle!" my heart tempted to say, but it was no use. I shut my eyes tightly tight and my mind screamed.
"GET ME OUT OF HEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!"
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"AAAAAHHHH!" I jolted awake, sweating and panting. "...what time is it?"
"3:24 a.m." was what the red numbers said on Laura's alarm clock. Laura was still fast asleep in her bed.
Okay...that was a wierd dream!
"Aarrrgh!" I groaned and threw my face into the wood sheddings pile known as my pillow. What's going on with me? Why am I all of a sudden entangled in Bijou and Sparkle? Just get some sleep, Hamtaro! Get some sleep! I told myself urgently. So, I tried.
§ Fifty minutes later... §
I toss and turn myself to sleep.
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"Yeesh! Creepy!" Oxnard shuddered. Me and Oxy were walking down the park the next morning. Besides, I didn't exactly feel like going to the clubhouse after my mere three hours of shut-eye last night!
"I know! And the worst part is I don't like Sparkle the way she likes me!" I sighed. "Yeah, but you know I'm here for you, man!" Oxnard frowned, patting my shoulder. I smiled weakly.
"But what am I gonna do? I thought crushing on Bijou without Boss finding out was hard enough! Now I have to deal with someone else liking me!" I whined, without stiffling out a yawn first. "I'm in the middle of a love rectangle!"
"Dump Sparkle, duh!"
"AAAAHHHH!" Oxy and I whirled around. "DON'T MESS WITH ME, I KNOW TAI-QUAN-DO!" Oxnard blurted out, swinging his arms wildly. "Yea, and I've seen them!" Stan added with a smirk. He was laying on a tree trunk, his arms folded across his chest.
"How long have you been standing there? And what are you talking about Stan? " I demanded. "Okay, I have been asked that too many times this week! And what I mean is tell Sparkle off, and sweep Bijou off her feet! Need any more hints?" he said.
"But...I'm not good at breaking girls' hearts!" I protested. "Oh trust me. You're better at it than you think!" Stan muttered with an "I-know-something-you-don't-know" look.
"Stan, you know something I don't know. What is it?" I asked. "Stan's right, Hamtaro. You're harsher than you think you are!" Oxnard stated with a wince.
"What...what are you talking about?" I looked at them both. "Okay...after you left with Sparkle yesterday, Bijou kind of...she kinda followed you two and spied on you." Oxnard began. My eyes widened. On no, she did not...tell me she didn't..!
"Upupup! Don't panic just yet! When she came back, she was all tear-stained and miserable. Apperantly, you and Sparkle had a little something-something goin' on! So spill!" Stan exclaimed.
I was speechless. "...Ohhh shit!" I moaned, rubbing my temples. "Hamtaarooo...?" Stan urged.
"Okay..."
I spilled the beans.
When I was done, Oxnard and Stan were paler than I was when Sparkle kissed me.
"You kissed her? YOU PUTRID ANIMAL!" Stan hissed. "WHAT! It wasn't me! I swear! How many times do I have to say 'I DID NOT KISS THE DAMN GIRL, SHE KISSED ME!' HUH? How many freaking damn times must I say that?" I exploded, pissed off. Stan backed off. "Whooaaa, Ham-dude! Cool your jets!" he warned. I sighed and apologized. He nodded.
"Soo, what are you going to do, Hamtaro?" Oxy asked me. I sighed. I had no other option. "I don't like Sparkle, so I'm going to take your advice and dump her, Stan." I declared. "Good! I'll come with!" Stan winked. "And I'll wish you luck, see ya!" Oxnard was about to leave when I grabbed his shoulder. "Oxy!" I begged. "Okayokayokay! I'll join you!" he gave in to my pout.
I smiled in triumph and walked to the clubhouse.
Note To Self: When in love, girls are more complicated than you think...
And why do I have to be so darn attractive?
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A/N: Finally! I'm done! Sorry for the long wait. But now that I know what I'm doing again, I'll update sooner! In the meantime, please review!
Next Time: There's some Bijou/Sparkle competition! It's all friendly stuff though--NOT!
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Crystalgurl101, over and out!