I apologize about this short chapter. I kinda wrote myself into a corner once more. Anywho, this should at least show you the main plot of the fanfic in this chapter. Enjoy and R&R! - Kyo
Chapter 2 – Green With Envy
'Well… I suppose she can't be ALL that bad…'
Writing away at her journal was Ami, who didn't look like her usual 'happy-go-lucky' self. Ever since that new girl named Midori joined up with Yumi as an apprentice a few days back, it seems like Yumi has been spending less time with Ami. 'She was just getting a few pointers. That's all, it's not like she TRYING to steal Yumi from me…' Ami would repeat this to herself a lot, as the only thing in the world she'd want right now is to spend time with her love. Just the imaginative thoughts of Midori stealing Yumi's emotions from Ami made her give off the slightest hint of anger. With that in mind, Ami tosses her journal aside, just to fall back on her bed, which forced a distressed 'sigh' out of her. She found herself staring at her ceiling, pondering all these thoughts. 'Hmmm… it couldn't hurt to CHECK on Yumi… you know, make sure she's not over-working or something like that. Yeah!' Convincing herself with that line of bunk, Ami jumps up with a smile and heads out of her room.
'Gah, no, no, no, NO! Once more the timing is totally off!' A rather irate Yumi heavily sighed as Midori stopped playing on her keyboard-guitar thingy. 'I-is something wrong, Yoshimura-sensei?' Midori wondered, as she was sure she hit that note on the ball. 'You damn right something is wrong! If you want to turn this duo into a trio, you're going to have to keep up with yours-truly! Watch and learn!' Yumi picked up her trademark 'axe' and started up one of her trademark guitar solos, that which rivaled 'Beyond Abilities' by Warmen. As she moved her fingers to the right notes, all you could hear was a stream of guitar riffs, without one gap or break, her body moving with each segment of the stream. Smoke starting coming from where she made the keys, which only made Midori stare in awe. 'W-Wow… that- that's some insane guitar playing! Well, not a problem, I will make myself better just so I can play with you guys!' Yumi stopped playing for a breather and just simply smirked at her. 'Heh, you think you can actually keep up with me, hm?'
Midori stood up holding that keyboard-guitar hybrid, looking serious. 'I will train myself nonstop just to play with you, Yoshimura-sensei! Ready for your signal!'
Yumi smirked and blushed a bit. 'Agh, geez, you really don't have to keep doing that- '
Just then, a familiar pink-haired girl walked in with tall glass of guava juice. 'Yumi! I thought you could use a break so I got you something to drink!' Yumi looks at Ami weirdly and then takes the drink from her and proceeds to gulp it down. 'Hah. Thanks, Ami. I guess I did work up a sweat.' Just then, Ami moved a little closer to Yumi with a pouty face. 'Yumi I'm lonely, could we… spend some time together?' She proceeded to hug Yumi, but Yumi resisted. This caught Midori's attention.
'A-Ami- ' Yumi said in that 'whisper-like-yelling' voice. '- What the hell do you think you're doing? Remember what I said?' Ami stood there, putting her index finger on her cheek like a young kid innocently staring at her mom. 'Awww, but Yumi- I missed you so much! All you ever do is practice when you never have to. I really don't like being alone… it makes me- SAD.'
Bingo. The word Yumi didn't want Ami to say. Ami knew how much it broke Yumi's heart to see her depressed and sad, so poor Yumi had to give in. 'Ami… I'm sorry. Tell you what, I'll be in the room in a few minutes, you don't mind waiting for me, do you?' This made Ami smile, from cheek to cheek. 'A-alright! Can't wait!' She started to walk off, and Ami stopped to look behind her and mouthed a few words to Yumi-
'Yumi, I love you.'
'Shyeah, I know.' Yumi smirked and mouthed them right back at her.
Ami smiled and walked past Midori as she gave a cold look of death at Midori. This was accompanied by an 'out-of-character' devilish smirk, and then Ami was gone. To say the least, Midori knew what was going on, and she was sure Ami knew what was going on, too. 'Yoshimura-sensei…' Midori turned to her master for a question. 'What is the deal with Ami?' Yumi put down her guitar and picked up her pet cat Jeng Kang to pet him. 'Hm, you could say things happened and well… one thing lead to another, and it really showed how I feel about… …Ami, y'know?' She smiled at Midori and walked off. 'Take fifteen, Midori-chan. I have "things" to do.' Yumi walked off humming 'Send Me an Angel' by Paul Oakenfold.
Midori knew it. Ami and Yumi are in love with each other. 'Damn…' Midori said to herself as she bit her thumbnail. 'Ami's going to make things harder for me. That little skank. Yumi WILL be mine… no matter how I do it, I ALWAYS win.'
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Hours have gone by before the bus came to its second stop somewhere between Florida and Georgia. They were parked out near a Denny's as the four of them (Kaz, Ami, Yumi, and Midori) went to get something to eat. Once more, Yumi stepped out of the restaurant, just so she can light herself another cig. 'After this one gig…' She started to say. '…I'll ask Kaz to give us a well deserved break.' As Yumi stood there to plan out her night, the ever-so-spunky Midori came to her side smiling to her mentor/ crush. 'Yeh, what do you want, kid?' Yumi casually asked as she always does.
'It's nothing, Yoshimura-sensei! Hey you think you could give me a one-on-one on how to improve my timing?' Midori was quite blunt and straight to the point on this last question. 'Heh, sorry kid.' Yumi flicked the cig away and got off from the wall. 'Ami and I plan on spending some time tonight. (Followed by me drinking! Can't wait for that!)' This made Midori groan a bit. 'Oh come on, you spend time with her ALL the time. I want to be as good as you, as TALENTED as you. Only YOU can teach me the ways of… well, you!' Midori started grabbing her by both her shoulders.
'H-Hey, take it easy, kid! I have personal things to settle with first. This is the first time I've felt this way about a woman so I'm still kinda adjusting!' Midori let go to ponder a bit. 'You mean… this isn't normal, the way you feel about Ami?' Yumi sighed, as she dreaded talking about herself. 'It just… it was a weird attraction I had towards her, y'know? I'm just sick of the way guys act and decided well… I seem to love Ami better than any other guy I would come in contact with. Even more, no one knows about us. I really wouldn't want to start any sort of commotion.' Midori just sighed and looked at her master again. 'Well personally you can do better than her! She doesn't even look up to you the same way I do! I acknowledge your skills and- '
Yumi just cut her off by pushing her aside. 'Stop right there, kid. I know where this is going. I'm sorry, you can join the band if you want, but I am off limits to you. Ami's the one who one my heart and I couldn't have it any other way. I just… wish I can express my emotions to her better.' Yumi got up and went for a walk around the area. Midori, on the other hand, just threw a pouty facial expression and stormed off inside the bus. She just slammed Yumi's door open and plopped on her bed. She looked up to see Yumi's trademark skull shirt right on the bed, and without warning, Midori took the shirt, sniffed it as if she were smelling homemade apple pie and snuggled the crap out of the shirt. To say the least, she loved everything about Yumi. 'Yoshimura-sensei's scent is so nice. Musky, but nice, like a bittersweet scent.' But she stopped right there and sighed. 'There is no way for me to win her over. I'd give anything to- ' Right next to her, she saw a pink book, opened to a page that says the following –
'I love Yumi each and every day. What makes it even saucier is that no one knows about us, diary! Yumi doesn't want me to tell, or anything, but just the very thought of her puts me in ecstasy! My recent dream had her, and me together at a hot springs. I froze up there, staring at her nicely shaped body. She opened her arms and asked me to leap in them so she and I could embrace one another! We did rather naughty things, but I can't recall, as the dream ended early. Sigh, sometimes, I'd wish this whole "pop-band" thing would stop just so Yumi and I could focus on what really matters…'
'That pink-haired bimbo just carelessly leaves her stuff around! I swear, she has no manners or concern for other people.' Then Midori stopped and realized what is before her, like Ami just basically gave her a head start in this race. With that in mind, Midori smirked, got up and held the small pink diary with her as she left Yumi's room.
'I'd give anything to be with Yoshimura-sensei… even if it's someone else's trust and loyalty, instead of mine. Soon, me and Yumi shall become one… as YUMIDORI!' As she said this last line of bunk she blushed heavily and danced around like that girl Kaorin who has it bad for that girl Sakaki.
'Nothing goes great after dinner like some drama.'
END OF CHAPTER 2. NEXT – THE YUMI BLUES
Wow. Twice as obsessive as me, dontcha think? Remember, R&R, I appreciate constructive criticism, and flamers will taste the flame of the Kusanagi-clan. Hope you enjoyed! - Kyo