Exams are over! Except for French which I missed because I as sick but anywya they're officailly, practically over! And this whole weekend is going to be spent in glorious relaxation! Mhmm. And then I'll my results and everything will change but at least I still have this weekend. Anyway I wanted you guys to know there are only going to be a few more chapters before everything comes to an end. But I promise you'll see another appearence of Sora (maybe some Taiora) and there are a few surprises round the corner. I want to thank you for all reviewing sokindly and sorry if I was kind of catty before. Life and stuff you know? But anyway enjoy this chapter and next to be updated will probably be NN with the whole 'Matt and Mimi's Date.'
Chapter 10: Undone
Mimi adjusted her wig carefully. She had her hair pinned up as a precaution because she didn't want anything going wrong. She had thought very seriously about that dance and had come to the conclusion that she should just stay masculine. "There'll be plenty of time for that sort of thing later. I am not going to ruin my one chance," she said to herself. She wiped the mist from the mirror crossly. Honestly why did men take such long showers? The sound of water stopped and her eyes widened, thankfully she heard the shampoo bottle squirting and the smell of bananas drifted over to her. She had to stuff her fist in her mouth to stop herself from giggling as Matt started to sing a song. "He washes his hair with banana scented shampoo and his singing is completely off key," she thought. "Of course it's only to be expected, the cute thing." She realised what she said…err thought and groaned quietly. "Bad Mimi. He's not cute, you do not like him, he is just your roommate and friend, just roommate, just roommate." She repeated her mantra as she added the final touches to her hair and straightened her sweatshirt. Sighing in satisfaction she was about to step outside when Matt leant out to get his towel. His eyes met hers and she stared at him guiltily and just a little curiously.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Pervert! Gay, harassing pervert!" Slipping on the wet floor he lost his balance and tumbled out of the shower hitting his head on the toilet bowl. Mimi winced at the crack and then stared in horror as he lay there. "Oh great now he's naked and unconscious. What am I supposed to go?" Running to the kitchen she grabbed a tablecloth and a first aid kit. Quickly she threw the tablecloth over him and then began to administer to the cut on his forehead
15 minutes or so later
"W-w-what?" said Matt still groggy. Mimi's relieved and concerned face came into view though it quickly pursed into disapproval when she saw he was all right. "Don't do stupid things like that next time. You could seriously get hurt. Now get dressed and I'll see you downstairs for breakfast. I've got to meet Tai, he's probably wondering about last night." Her cheeks went slightly pink as she mentioned last night and Matt grinned. As she walked out of the bathroom her rubbed his head and felt a plaster on it, smiling gently he thought that maybe she was more caring then she liked to make out.
Mimi met Tai as she walked down the corridor. He gave her his usual, jovial smile but she couldn't help feeling that something was missing. He wasn't half as talkative as usual and he kept staring at her sideways as if she was going to pounce on him. Just as they reached the mess hall she turned to him. "What's wrong with you Tai? Why do you keep looking me like that? I'm not going to bite you or anything." Tai blinked and then cleared his throat nervously. "I was um wondering Mike about your, um s-sister."
For a minute Mimi stared back at him nonplussed. "My sister?" she said blankly and then smiled. "Oh you mean Mimi." She tried really hard not to giggle but it was funny talking about herself that way.
"Yeah her. Well you never mentioned her before."
Mimi tried to sound big-brotherish. "Mmm. Well it never popped up and after all I'm her brother. I don't want hordes of boys crowding all around her because well…she is kind of pretty isn't she?"
Tai laughed boyishly. "Pretty? She's hot man. I can understand you being protective but she and Matt got on pretty well last night."
Mimi's cheeks flamed again and she lowered her head. "Matt's a good guy. I trust him."
Tai didn't look convinced. "I don't know Mike. Besides there's something sort of queer going on. When Mimi ran out of the room she didn't look like it was just the kiss that was bothering her. Though that was some kiss mind you! But of course Matt told you all about it?" His eyes looked at her sharply and she felt vaguely troubled. Tai couldn't have guessed could he? But be then he had stopped staring at her so. "Come on," he said calmly. "We're going to be late for our daily slugs."
Mimi sighed as she followed him. Why was everything so complicated?
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"Matt," said Mimi casually. "I'm going to be down at the field with Tai. We're just chatting k?" For some reason Matt looked pleased.
"That's fine," was all he said shortly.
Mimi looked up surprised. Usually Matt would get edgy with any mention of her and Tai and now he was…well happy. "What are you going to be doing Matt?"
"Working out I guess," came the reply. Mimi tried not to look at his well-toned stomach as he stretched and his shirt rode up. Mimi fanned herself hesitantly. Whoa the room got hot in summer. "Well you know where to find me if need be. Have a good time." She got up and walked briskly away, uncomfortable thoughts still playing in her mind. Matt watched her go eyes dark. Picking up the phone he dialled the number he had discovered yesterday….
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"Tai?" Mimi called shading her eyes from the bright sun. "Are you here?"
"In the tree!" she heard someone shout. Looking up she saw him languidly eating an apple in its branches. "Come on up," he added grinning wickedly. "There's plenty for everyone." Mimi looked at the tree. It wasn't too tall and the branches were evenly spaced. Not a hard climb she decided. Grabbing hold she hoisted herself up till she was next to Tai legs swinging idly in the breeze. Tai looked at her admiringly. "You're no weakling Mike."
Mimi threw back her head with a smile," Course not. I'm as good as any of you any day!"
Tai smirked. "Well maybe but I wouldn't bet on it."
She gave him a good-natured shove. "Get real Tai! With the amount of food you eat I'm surprised you're not just a bunch of flab."
He shoved her back playfully, "Well I'm surprised those skinny legs of yours can keep you up! Laughing they both teased each other mercilessly till they were play fighting in earnest. When Tai's hand accidentally brushed against her stomach Mimi chuckled before she could stop herself. Tai's eyes widened. "So you're ticklish huh?" he asked impiously. "Well wait till I'm done with you." Mimi scrambled back gasping half out of laughter and half out of breath. "No Tai! Stay away from me! I can't help being ticklish. I'll scream my head off I swear I will." In truth she was half afraid her top would ride up too far and then where would they be? Suddenly the branch creaked and she stopped.
"W-what?" Tai kept advancing. The branch gave another ominous creak and then groaned. Tai froze as well. "O.K. Mike I'll stop. Just get over here quickly." Mimi nodded afraid to speak and began to crawl back up the branch. It gave a final moan and then
CRACK!
Mimi grabbed onto Tai's hand desperately and then looked down in horror as she heard a tearing sound. Her top had caught onto something and torn as she fell and now…
"M-mike?" came Tai's disbelieving voice. Mimi looked up at him apologetically. "Actually it's Mimi." Before she could hear his reply however she let go of his hand. The drop was long and her feet hit the ground with a thud. She stood there for a moment, waiting for the jarring feeling to get out of her legs. Then before she could see Tai's shocked face or hear his voice again she took off.
Half way across the field she started sobbing, fiercely wiping the tears away with one hand as the other clutched the tear together. Everything was coming undone! She sobbed even more as she recognised her pun. She barged past the shocked receptionist and up the stairs not wanting to wait for the elevator. As she rushed into the room and slammed the door shut behind her she saw Matt putting down the phone. The taken aback look on his face was quickly being replaced with guilt. A feeling of apprehension took over he. "Matt what have you done?"
He didn't meet her eyes, "I'm sorry Mimi…"
There you go! Well at least some things happened in that chappie! Anyway there is somer eally exciting, surprising stuff happening next time and this time I mean it because I have planned the rest of the story out. I don't if the surprises wil be surprises but I rather like them so I hope you will too. Anyway, I'll probably update again in a week or I'll update NN not sure which mood of inspiration will take me. O.K guys, enjoy this gloriously freee weekend (where there are no exams!) and I'll see you later! Oh and please review and inspire me as usual!
P.S. I know Tai treated Mimi a bit girlishly on the branch but...well I don't have a reason it's just the way things worked out.
