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I don't actually feel like writing with the plot at the moment. So, fear the great plot hopping. Actually, day-hopping. Because it's always rainy here, and rain is better because... um... the blah blah.
And I changed some of the last chapter because in all honesty, it wasn't that good. Even as I was writing it, I thought it could be better, like it had been in my head. I still don't think it is, but maybe other people think things I don't. Oh, and apologies if Satoshi is too verbal. I appreciate all my viewers, and their opinions, and I know Satoshi's kinda OOC but... he must be this way because... otherwise he and Risa would encounter serious problems in their relationship. Such as silence on one end and irritating raving about Dark on the other. Hmm... that'd make a good parody... okay!
Please bear with me with the skipping around. (If you like to anyway.)
I thought this would be fun to do.
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It was perfectly normal for girls to be scared of thunderstorms.
What about scientifically-minded boys who were calm, collected, and miles and miles from panic or terror in all situations? For someone as emotionless as one of those elite, it was taboo.
Which is why Satoshi hid under his covers.
It was a small, small comfort to know that Risa, perhaps Riku, and Daisuke were all doing the same thing in this onslaught of the weather. Satoshi knew the Niwa hated storms, Risa was more than likely to hate them, and Riku, well, who knew? The older Harada was a mystery.
The thunder rumbled like an airplane after the lightning flashed. Satoshi cringed at the sound, then sneezed violently, the covers flying off. He rubbed his nose, glaring out the window. Stupid storm.
And then, he heard the pounding. It was loud, intrusive, and quite audible over the storm.
Not to mention it came from his doorway. A confused expression settling over his face, Satoshi walked over and opened the door, only to realize he hadn't attached the chain when he'd gone to bed. Foolish.
But he needn't have worried, for all that stood there was a rather large, blanket-covered lump. Investigating the odd shape, Satoshi poked one of the ducks decorating the blanket. Immediately, the entire shape leapt up, revealing spiky red hair and a hopeful expression beneath the covering.
Satoshi stared at it in shock.
"Hi Hiwatari-kun!" Daisuke said cheerfully.
This is another exceedingly weird dream.
"Riku and Risa were scared of the storm, so they're coming over to my house since their parents are gone. Then Risa said you were all alone up here and... I didn't wake you did I?" A trace of instant worry crossed over the redhead's face, or at least that which wasn't still covered by the blanket. Satoshi shook his head and Daisuke dissolved into instant relief.
"Do you want to come over?"
"I don't know if--"
"Please? Risa would really be happy."
Satoshi looked at the Niwa in confusion. The Harada girl would be happy if he came? When she had called him a 'jerk' and flounced out just that morning? My, what a fickle mind she had.
"All right then..." He said slowly and Daisuke immediately tossed him a formerly concealed blanket, an umbrella print covering it.
"Okay! Hurry, so we don't get drenched." Daisuke bolted out into the wetness. Satoshi pulled the blanket around himself, locked the door, took a deep breath, and also darted out into the rainy night.
By the time they clambored into the car, they were drenched, despite their efforts of keeping out the rain by way of the blankets. The Harada sisters shrieked as one when the door flew open, huddling in the backseat as close as allowable while Daisuke and Satoshi climbed in.
"You're letting in the rain!" Riku wailed tragically and Satoshi slammed the door behind himself. Daisuke's father floored the pedal and the car leapt away from the apartment building. Satoshi wrapped up in his blanket, ignoring the others as he tried to get warm. Daisuke had taken the only remaining backseat, so Satoshi sat in the sideseat alone.
Suddenly there was a dramatic sigh and Risa unhooked her seatbelt and climbed up next to him. She pulled her blanket over the seat, tossing the large blanket over his head and tugging his wet blanket away from him. She still withheld a corner for herself, but her blanket was big enough to "protect" both of them from the storm.
"Fine, I'm sorry I called you a jerk, but you need to learn to take care of yourself Hiwatari-kun! And that means staying in good health, even if it means inconveniencing someone."
"And am I inconveniencing you?" Satoshi questioned, tugging the blanket off his head. She smiled brightly.
"No."
At that moment, lightning lit up the sky and both Risa and Satoshi dove for cover under the blanket, whacking heads painfully.
"Ow!" Risa yelped and Satoshi grunted in pain, rubbing his head. Risa looked over at him curiously, her thoughts still partially on her aching head.
"You're scared too?"
"Scared is a strong term."
"It's a strong storm."
"Point taken."
They rode on in silence.
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Hee hee hee.