Beyblade
Watch Me Fall
Disclaimer;
Beyblade is, sadly, not mine. -/sob sob/- AND NEITHER IS ITS CHARACTERS! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! TToTT
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Pull this cloth over my eyes
Blind me with truthful lies
If there is honesty,
Don't let me find it
If this is a dream,
Don't wake me from it
If your smile is fake,
Don't let me see through it
If you've set a trap,
Let me fall for it
If this is an illusion,
Don't let it fade
Let this feeling last forever;
For today, for tomorrow.
For always, for never.
Lie to me,
- cynical.life
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Watch Me Fall
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Chapter 6
Keep Me Company
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I slowly felt myself starting to wake up. I was in such a warm and fuzzy state; I snuggled to my soft pillow and hugged my blanket closer to me. Bliss. I felt a heat source close to my head, so I snuggled closer to it and smiled slightly, letting out a small purr of contentment. Mmm . . . this is paradise. . .
I wonder what time it is? Hm. . . I slowly open my eyes, squinting at the light coming through the blinds. I raise my arm and lift the sleeve up a little. I took the watch off my scab-covered wrist and checked the time. Wow, it's nearly noon. . . oh well, I'm too comfortable and my senses are too foggy to care that half the day has already gone by. I let my arm fall back to my side as I cover my head with the blanket, snuggling closer to the heat source at my side.
I shifted and felt something tickle my nose. I sneezed.
"Mm. . . bless you. . . " said a groggy voice close by.
". . . . . . thanks. . ." I murmured, in the same foggy-senses trance as before. Hey, wait a second. . . did some just talk to me? But my parents are never home on the weekend. . . much less in my bedroom. . .
I slowly started trying to remember the events of last night. Oh yeah. . . I stayed over with Rei and the others for a sleepover. . . and we watched a movie and played Truth or Dare… Haha Rei had such a funny dare. . . I smiled at the thought and stretched, letting out a large yawn. Oh yeah, and then I was dared to sit on Ozuma's lap for the rest of the night. . .
Ozuma.
I opened my eyes slowly.
Ozuma?
Not even an inch from my face was a familiar head of dark- and red-colored hair.
"OZUMA?" I yelped, jumping twenty feet into the air.
"OW! Jesus Riley, there are some much better ways to wake someone up than screaming in their ears!" Ozuma winced, his voice still laced with sleep while he scratched at his ear with his finger.
"Um,. . . sorry. . ." I said, looking down when feeling the heat rise to my cheeks.
"Ugh, it's fine." He said as he stretched.
"Aw, you two are already awake?" said a voice. I looked to see Mariah in the doorway, holding a digital camera while sporting a very disappointed look on her face.
"And you two looked so cute together, too." She pouted.
"Mariah, come off it. We were just sleeping." Said Ozuma.
"That's why it was so cute! You looked so peaceful, and Riley had such a small and adorable smile on her face!" Mariah squeeled.
"Mariaaaaaaah!" I winced.
"What?"
"Were you really going to take that picture?" I cringed.
"Of course! But you guys woke up. . . Hey, I have an idea! Could you two get back to sleep? You know, like you were before? Please?"
Ozuma threw his pillow at her.
"HEY!"
Mariah took the pillow and tried to throw it back at Ozuma, but it hit me instead.
"PILLOW FIGHT!" shouted Ozuma as he grabbed another pillow and hit me over the head with it.
"Hey! No fair, I wasn't ready!" I laughed as I grabbed the pillow Mariah had thrown and
swung it in his direction. We started laughing and chasing each other pillows swinging and being thrown in every direction. I ran onto the couch to get away from Ozuma, then turned and hit him in the face with the pillow. He climbed up onto the couch too and we started sparing with the cushions. I got onto the top of the back of the couch. He swung at me and I dodged, but my movement was so violent that the couch fell over! The next thing I know is that the couch is starting to upturn! I close my eyes and give a small yelp as I feel myself starting to fall. I felt my face start to burn in a massive blush as I opened my eyes to see Ozuma on top of me!
"What are you two doing?" said a confused Myriam from the doorway.
Ozuma quickly got off me and we both jumped to our feet. I was blushing like mad.
"N-nothing" I said in an embarrassed voice.
"Uh-huh." She said, a sly smirk carving itself slowly onto her face. My felt my face grow even redder.
"We were just having a pillow fight and the couch tipped over and he fell on me. . ."
"There must have been a lot of . . . 'moving around' for it to fall, huh?" she said with a smirk.
"Myriaaaam. . . " I winced.
"Yeah, Myriaaaaaaaaaaam!" mimicked Ozuma.
"What?" she said, turning her attention towards him.
"I didn't know you were so jealous of who I graced my presence with." Said Ozuma, striking a mock snobbish royalty pose.
Myriam and I started laughing.
"In your dreams, Ozuma!" she said through her laughter.
"Hey Myriam," I started, changing the subject. "Where are the others?"
"What? Well, Rei is making breakfast and Mariah is calling her parents to tell them when they should come to pick her up."
"Yeah, I guess I should go call too, to tell them when I'll be home. Mariah's driving us all back, right?" said Ozuma as he left the room.
"Yeah." replied Myriam. She looked around at the room.
"I think I'll start packing stuff up. Why don't you go see if Rei needs any help with the food?"
"Ok."
I walked into the kitchen and helped Rei make us all breakfast. We all sat around the table and ate, laughed and had a good time.
After cleaning all the dishes and putting them away, we went into the living room and plopped down on the couch.
"So. . . what are we going to do until your parents get here?" asked Mariah.
"I don't know. What do you guys feel up to?" asked Rei.
No one said anything until-
"well, we could always-"
"Nothing that involves trashing my house, Ozuma." Said Rei with a sigh.
"Oh."
The room went silent once more as everyone tried to think of what to do.
"Hey Rei, remember when I first moved to the village?" asked Mariam, smiling at a childhood memory.
"Heh, yeah. We really got those teachers good, huh."
"Yeah. What are your new ones like?"
"Riley can tell you guys all about them." Rei said, smiling at me.
"Huh? What?" I asked, surprised.
"Tell these guys the warning you gave me when I first got here Friday."
"Oh, right!" I said, smiling at the thought. "Well, . . ."
I told them about the teachers and their habits, and they all laughed like Rei had, occasionally comparing my teachers to the ones they had back home.
Before we knew it, a car honked outside and the three others had to go. I had felt really nervous at the beginning, when we first met. I was so scared that they'd see right through me and hate me, but they didn't. they accepted me for who I was. And for the second time in as long as I could remember, I felt. . . happy.
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After Mariah, Mariam and Ozuma left, Rei and I were left alone together on the porch, his parents still not home.
"Hey Rei, need any help cleaning up?" I asked.
"You wouldn't mind?" he asked. I just shrugged.
"No, why would I? I have nothing to do today."
And we headed inside to start attacking the dust bunnies.
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"Hey Rei?" I asked. He looked up from behind the couch.
"Yeah?"
"When are your parents coming back anyway?"
"They said they'd be coming back in a few days. You know, stuff to finish at the old house."
"So you're staying here all alone?"
"Yeah."
I looked away for a second. It must be lonely, having to live in this big house all by himself. Even if it's just for a few days. But Rei seems more like the type of person that prefers to have people around.
"It must be lonely, having to stay here by yourself."
"Oh, I'm not living here by myself." He said, a half-smile drawn on his face. Then he looked down "They're just gone for a few days. . . "
As much as he tried to hide it, I could feel his temporary loneliness. His eyes that showed a little regret, his smile trying to hide it. I had the sudden urge to help him somehow. Then I got an idea.
"Hey Rei? You want to come over to my house for supper?" I asked. He just looked up at me, surprised.
"Um. . . What? Did I do something wrong?" I asked, nervous and tense under his stare. Maybe I shouldn't have asked him. Maybe I was just making a mistake, seeing things that aren't there, maybe he WANTS to stay alone for a bit . . .
He smiled. "Sure!" I looked up, surprised. Then I smiled too. So this is what having a friend is like. I remember now how good it feels now.
I called my mom and told her Rei was going to come over for supper. I was a little bit uneasy about being so spontaneous all of a sudden, but my mom seemed so happy that I was having someone over that she instantly accepted to have a fourth head at the dinner table.
"She said yes" I said, smiling.
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We walked to my house. Before I opened the door, I turned to Rei.
"Before we go in, I just want to warn you that my parents will probably be very. . . enthusiastic around you."
"Huh? Why?"
"They're. . . not used to me bringing friends over."
"Oh, okay."
We walked in, greeted by the sweet smell of meat sauce. My mom was making the usual Friday night supper. (A/N; Yes, meat sauce CAN smell sweet. Stop laughing at me.)
"Mom! We're home!" I shouted as Rei and I took off our shoes.
"Hi sweetheart!" said my mother's voice from the kitchen
"Like spaghetti?" I asked, turning to Rei.
"It's my favorite" said Rei, a genuine smile drawing itself on his face.
"Ah! You must be Rei!" boomed my father's happy voice as he came into the hall. Dad, please don't embarrass me. . .
"Hello, Mr. Stone." Said Rei, putting out his hand that my father soon shook, approval written all over his eyes.
My mom rushed into the room to meet this new friend of mine.
"Hello dear!"
"Hello, Mrs. Stone" said Rei, bowing slightly.
"My, what manners!" said my mom, completely spellbound by Rei and his politeness.
Wow, that guy sure knows how to act around parents.
"Hey mom, what's for supper?" I asked.
"Well, I'm making a large bowl of spaghetti that we can help ourselves to. Oh Rei dear, do you like spaghetti?"
Rei dear? Mom, don't embarrass me in front of him!
"Yes ma'am." Said Rei. He looked completely oblivious to the fact that my mom just called him 'dear'. Or maybe he just didn't care?
"That's good. It will be ready in a few minutes. Riley, can you please set the table?"
The first time I have a friend over in the past few years and I still can't get out of chores? Figures. Well, at least Rei will wait for me.
And I set off to put all the utensils on the table.
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"This spaghetti is really good, Mrs. Stone!" said Rei as he finished his plateful.
"Oh, why thank you Rei!" said my mom, obviously very pleased with Rei's manners. Rei helped me put all the plates by the sink.
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"Riley honey," said my dad. "Your mother and I will be going out for a bit. You can reach us on my cell."
"Oh yeah, you're going out? When are you going to get back?"
"We will be out for a few hours."
"Alright. See you later then."
He and my mom grabbed their coats and headed to the car. They drove out into the night as I closed the door and locked it behind me.
"So. . ." I said. "What do you want to do?"
"Uh. . . I don't know. Any choices?"
"Well. . . we could. . . watch a movie, play a board game, cards, I don't know. What do you feel like doing?"
"What kind of movies do you have?"
I sat down and started reading off all the titles that we had. He stopped me when he thought one sounded interesting. I knelt by the DVD and put in Vin Diesel's "XXX". (A/N; this is my favorite movie, so if you don't like it, deal with it lol and NO, this is NOT a porno film, get your mind out of the gutter, people!)
"You want some popcorn?" I asked.
"Sure."
I threw him the remote and went to go make us some movie snacks. I came back a few minutes later with popcorn and some sodas for the both of us then sat down next to Rei as he started the movie.
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"That was a really good!" said Rei as he stretched. "What time is it now?"
I checked on my watch and did a double-take. It was already-
"11:00" I answered.
"Wow, it's later then I thought. When are your parents getting back?"
"I really don't know. I thought they'd be back by now." I said, frowning. "I'll go call them and see what's up."
I returned a few minutes after.
"So?"
"I couldn't get hold of them." I said sadly. I hate being alone in this house. It's so big that you never know if the noises you hear are from the house itself or someone that isn't supposed to be there.
"Do you want me to stay?" asked Rei slowly.
"What? You wouldn't mind?" I asked, surprised by his kindness.
"No way! Why would I?"
"Thank you so much Rei!" I said with a very relieved smile. Rei smiled too.
We sat down facing each other, while an awkward silence settled between us. I didn't what to say, I mean, it's not like I get a friend come over and spend pretty well the entire weekend with, usually I'm always alone. I'm not used to being a hostess. I don't think Rei knew what to say either, as he remained quiet. I found the silence was starting to get a little unbearable, so I swallowed my shyness and decided to try and start a conversation.
"So. . . what kind of music are you into?" I asked.
"Well, all kinds of stuff. I'll listen to just about anything. Except for rap, hiphop and country. I can't really stand those much. You?"
"Same for me. Who are your favorite bands?"
"Uh, well. . . I've never really thought about it. You? Who do you like?"
"Eh. . . well, do you know Rammstein (1) (A/N; I AM MAKING YOU SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTM FOR THIS ONE MUAHAHAHAHA! Uh. . . back to the story
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"Sorry, never heard of them."
"Wow really?"
"Yeah" said Rei sheepishly.
"Do you want to hear some of their songs? I have some of their CDs in my room."
"Ok sure"
"I'll bring them down. I just know you'll recognize at least one of them." I said as I rushed upstairs and soon came down holding a few CDs.
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After he listened to a few songs, he was just as addicted to the band as I am. We started talking about all of our favorite bands, him listening to some of my CDs and his describing bands that he likes to me, some of which I've never heard of before but which he promised to let me hear next time I was at his house.
Rei tried to stifle a yawn, but I caught it.
"Tired?" I said in a slightly mocking tone. Then a yawn came over me too.
"Tired?" he said with a teasing grin. I shrugged sheepishly.
"What time is it now anyway?" he asked. I checked my watch.
"12:30."
"Whoa"
"I'm going to go try and call my parents again." I said as I left for the phone. I soon came back into the living room.
"There's still no answer."
"Oh."
Neither of us moved. But it was late, where were my parents? Why weren't they answering their cell?
A few minutes after, the phone rang. I went up to get it.
"Hello? . . . hi mom! Where are you guys? . . . Stuck in traffic? At this time? . . . oh, an accident in the tunnel. . . . . . yeah, we watched a movie and stuff. . . mmhmm he's still here. . . . yeah I know it's late but. . . . what? Ok, hold on a sec." I covered the mouthpiece of the phone. "Hey Rei?"
"Yeah?" he said as he came to where I was.
"It's my mom"
"Are they ok?"
"Oh yeah, they're just stuck in traffic because of an accident or something. My mom asked me to ask you of you wanted to stay the night since it's so late already. She doesn't think it's a good thing you walking home this late. We have a guestroom if you want. But it's ok if you don't want to stay here" I added quickly.
"Uh sure, if it's ok with you." He said slowly.
I turned back to the phone.
"Yeah mom? Rei said he can stay. . . . . . . ok see you later then. Bye!" and I hung up.
(1); Rammstein is the greatest band that rocked the earth. If you don't know them, then I suggest that look them up and become a Rammstein addict like yours truly! They sing some really cool songs like Amerika, Du Hast, Bang Bang (from Vin Diesel's XXX) and Mein Tale. And if you refuse to listen to them because you have something against german people, then I suggest you stop reading this fic cuz it's being written by someone who's part german and who can't stand those who are judgemental against a nationality. :P
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And so here ends another chapter of Watch Me Fall. I hope you liked it!
I HIGHLY suggest Rammstein as a really cool band to listen to. If you're wondering what they sing, it's kind of like. . . I don't really know. Some kind of combination between light metal and hardcore rave music. It's really good. Oh and if you saw Vin Diesel's Triple X movie, Rammstein is the band that plays in the very beginning of the movie. You know, that band with the really awesome pyrotechnics; yep, that's Rammstein. The coolest thing is that they use that type of pyro in REAL concerts! It's so awesome. . . I am DEFINETLY going to see them sometime if they ever come to where I live. X3