Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Oh look at that, I updated sooner than last time! I'm so proud! And I know it took me a long time (again) but I'm getting better at this writing thing. I think the main mistake I made from the start was not planning out my story (doi! slaps forehead). Well the ideas are flowing and although the chapter is short, the story is getting better (I hope). And yay, more hamsters are introduced!

A big thanks to all of my wonderful reviewers, you're all so inspiring!

Lil'PeiceOfCrap – Thanks! I know I took long, but I definitely improved my speed this time!

MS3TK Forever – Thanks so much! I hope you'll keep reading!

InspiredByMiyazaki – Ooh thanks! I really appreciate all your comments! It's great motivation! I'm glad I'm able to keep characters in character (I'm surprised I was able to do so!) Let's hope I can keep it that way!

crystalgurl101 – It's one of my favourite songs! No Hillary/Jake interaction in this chapter (it's kinda mentioned…) But I promise more in the next chappie!

Disclaimer: I don't own Hamtaro, any of the Hamtaro characters, or anything related to the show. Anything in this story that is similar to something already in existence is purely coincidental, and unintentional. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy Chapter 3!

Chapter 3: Jealousy Revealed

Stan lay asleep in his cage, dreaming peacefully about what else? - girls. He awoke suddenly to the loud slam of a door. He looked up just in time to see Noel storming towards his bedroom. "Whoa, what's up with Noel?" Stan wondered. Though slightly concerned, he shrugged it off and returned to his slumber.

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The next day at the Ham-ham Clubhouse, Sandy was busy telling the other girl hamsters the details about Hillary's date with Jake. "Then, he walked her to the door, and like kissed her good-night," Sandy said, recalling what Hillary said to her the night before. Sounds of "awww" and "that's so sweet" were heard among the group, until Sandy took control, once again. "AND that's not all…" She told them, pausing for emphasis.

"Go on," Bijou, Pashmina and Penelope urged her, eager to find out more.

"Hillary's seeing him again tonight. Jake is cooking dinner and renting a movie, and Hillary is bringing me over so I can like spend some more time with Maxwell," Sandy explained, smiling especially at the last part.

"Ooh, that sounds so romantic! I'm so happy for both you and Hillary," Pashmina commented.

"Ookwee," Penelope said, which Pashmina quickly translated to mean "me too."

All eyes turned to Bijou, who was suddenly very quiet. "Well it's just that… their relationship is moving rather quickly, don't you think?"

Sandy was taken aback by the French ham's comments, and was unsure of what to say. "Well, I guess you could say that… But they're like the cutest and best couple I've ever seen, so I don't think you need to worry," she said, trying to reassure both her friends and herself.

"If you say so," Bijou replied, somewhat uncertainly.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the clubhouse, Maxwell was having a similar conversation with some of the boy hamsters. Stan, who was caught up in a daydream, suddenly became interested when the name "Hillary" was mentioned.

"Hold up and rewind… Are you talkin' about Hillary…Sandy's owner Hillary?" Stan asked, interrupting Maxwell's explanation.

"Err, yeah… why?" Maxwell responded, still in shock at Stan's sudden outburst.

"Umm no reason… Anyways gotta go, see ya!" Stan replied, suddenly running out the door.

"Well that was… odd," Maxwell stated, but continued the conversation about Jake and Hillary.

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Stan left the clubhouse just in time; he returned to his cage just as Noel walked through the door. "He sure doesn't look very happy" Stan thought as he watched Noel collapse into the chair next to Stan's cage.

"I… I don't believe it… how can she be doing this?" Noel mumbled.

"Who's doing what now? Details Noel I need details!" Stan said impatiently, gripping the bars of his cage. Of course, Noel obviously could not hear him.

Noel rested his head in his hands. "Hillary's going out with that guy again. Apparently this 'Jake' is 'really interesting and funny'," he said, with extra resentment at that last part. "Hillary talks non-stop about him - what's so great about Jake anyways? What does he have that I don't have?"

"The courage to ask her out maybe?" Stan thought, somewhat cynically. "Noel, Noel, Noel, that's the problem: you missed your chance, and now you're jealous."

"I guess you could say I'm jealous…"

"Told ya!" thought Stan.

"But I just wish things were the way they were before… But there's nothing I can do about it!"

"Or is there? Maybe you can't do anything, but I can... AndI have an idea already!"

I know, short right? You can't say I didn't warn you though. And I really hope you enjoyed Chapter 3. The next chapter will be much better, just wait and see! It focuses on Hillary and Jake/Sandy and Maxwell's dates… and you'll get to see what Stan's idea is, since I left it at a bit of a cliffhanger. Exciting! Until next time, byeee!