Everyday Life
Chapter 7: Moving Out
Disclaimer: Does it look like a girl writing on would own RK? (No)
Author's Note: The author lives and she has finally updated. Wow, I haven't updated what, over a year now? I wonder if I even have any readers left. I'd be surprised if I did. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy what I have for chap. 7, because you guys deserve it.
'…' thoughts
Kaoru carried the heavy box up three flights of stairs and into an empty room, where one's voice would still echo if one spoke loud enough. Kaoru muttered to herself for falling into his bet. Or rather a trick that was set up as a bet because Sanosuke Sagara was never one to win bets. It all happened last week.
Sano was around at Kaoru's as usual. He bent himself in front of the refrigerator door, scavenging for food. His head tilted towards the direction of shuffling feet. It was Kaoru coming in to retrieve the phone on the kitchen counter. Sano knew now was the time to execute his plan. While Kaoru was oblivious to Sano's scheming face, Sano casually walked over to pick up the darts for the dartboard on the wall opposite him. The tall man realized he was damn good at shooting darts directly on the bulls' eye, but Missy didn't know that. He smirked inwardly knowing Kaoru would be moving his items to his new apartment next weekend after his "fair" bet.
"Hey Missy, care to wager a bet with me?" asked Sano.
A small flicker of suspicion crept upon Kaoru's features. "It depends." She continued with a cocky attitude. "But, whatever it is, I'm sure I'll win. Knowing you, Sano, you have rotten luck. I've never even seen you win anything. Have you ever won anything?"
"Make fun of me all you want, but my bet is simple. Three tries to see who can get the dart on the center of the dartboard or as close as possible. If both of us are the same distance apart, then we'll battle it out in a game of Rock, paper, scissors."
"That's it? It seems simple enough to me. I'm going to beat you Sano."
"But wait Kaoru;" continued Sano with an explanation, "you have to throw it from the entrance of the kitchen, the furthest point from the dartboard."
"Fine."
"Now, if I win Kaoru, you get to move everything from my old apartment to my new one next Saturday, by yourself. And if you win…"
"When I win, you stay away from my home for two, no three weeks, and go out on a date with Megumi dressed up as a chicken. And to prove it, I'll send Yahiko to take pictures throughout your date."
'What the hell!' Sano was glad he'd win the bet or otherwise he'd be in deep trouble. "Alright Missy, why don't you start?"
Kaoru realized this was the first time she heard him say anything about moving. "Sano, when did you decide to move?"
Sano scratched the back of his head and replied with a meek grin, "Since my landlord kicked me out two days ago. Luckily she gave me time to pack up and a friend found somewhere for me to stay."
Finally, the "game" commenced. Kaoru threw once, twice, then three times. Her third shot landed closest to the center, off by an inch or so. It's didn't satisfy her, but she didn't let Sano see that. 'Besides, he couldn't win, could he?'
"Hah! Beat that Sano."
"I'll try."
Sano picked up his set of darts, threw the first one and missed it on purpose. His dart landed near the outer edge of the board, and Kaoru burst out laughing at his failed attempt. He ignored her and continued to throw the second dart, which settled closer to the center.
"You can't make the last shot."
"Have a little faith in me, Missy." Sano selected the last one. With slow precision he took perfect aim and tossed it directly into the center. A wave of disbelief washed over Kaoru's face.
"What do ya think? Surprised I won? You should be."
She stood blankly and waited for him to further explain. "Did I ever tell you that I'm really good at throwing darts?"
It finally hit Kaoru that Sano had been up to something. "Sano! You tricked me!"
Sano interrupted Kaoru, "A bet is a bet, you're moving my stuff next weekend" He readied himself for her to attack with blows upon blows, but she punched him only once in the face.
"Get out!"
He hurried out through the front door. He turned to say something, but the door slammed in his face. "You will be moving my stuff next week, right Kaoru?" Sano took the silence as a yes. Then, he made his way to his apartment to pack up the remainder of his possessions.
Kaoru kicked the box she set down on the floor as consolation for letting out her built up anger. After a few moments, she went over a mental checklist of what she had left. 'Three more boxes, a mattress, and an old, but cozy couch.' She hurried downstairs excited that she didn't have many more things left, but in her excitement she left the keys in the apartment.
Sano left Kaoru alone for the day, opting to spend time with his beloved fox.
Ms. Kamiya came up to the door of the new apartment finally realizing her mistake.
"Oh kami." 'This is going to be a long day'.
Author's Note: I hope this makes you guys happy. Truthfully I am a lazy, lazy person and I become unmotivated really quickly. So to keep me motivated, why don't you all send me some reviews with encouraging words? How about it? Do review and let me know what you think.
P.S. I said I'd thank all the reviewers this time, well I lied. Maybe some other time.
