Alrighty peeps, sorry I didn't update on Saturday, but I had stuff to do. Okay, no I didn't, I'm just really lazy. Anyways, here's the next chapter.
Lee sits on the ground.
Her purple shirt is in her hands, being sewed. (Don't worry; she still has a black undershirt-like garment on).
Ling walks into the clearing, looks around for a minute, then smiles mischievously.
He sits beside Lee.
Ling: So. Both Yao and Shuai are gone, huh?
Lee:(Not looking up) Yep.
Ling: Maybe we should (nudge, nudge) follow their example, eh?
Lee:(Still not looking up) You mean we should yell at each other for ten minutes, then stomp off in opposite directions mumbling along the way what an idiot the other person is? Sure, sounds like fun.
Ling: Wha…? They had a fight? Why?
Lee: Something about Yao not protecting Shuai, her being too sensitive, him not being fit for a mule's husband, yadda yadda yadda.
Ling: Well that's not good.
He stands up.
Lee:(Agreeing) That's what I said!
Ling: How're we gonna' find Shen if they're not speaking to each other?
Lee stands up and puts her shirt back on.
Lee: Simple, my little 'Ding-A-Ling'. We get them back together.
Ling: How?
Lee:(Still smiling) I have absolutely NO idea…
Ling sighs.
Lee:…Yet.
Lee and Ling walk along the forest path.
Ling: You sure this plan'll work?
Lee:Uh…..
Ling: Lee!
Lee: Relax, it'll work. (under breath) I hope.
Ling: What was that?
Lee: I said, "You dope".
Ling: Oh. (pause) Hey!
Lee:(Whispers) There he is!
She points to Yao, sitting on a rock, looking at a flower like the one he gave Shuai earlier.
Lee:(Whispers) Good luck. (under breath) Moron.
Ling: Huh?
Lee: I said, "You're on".
Lee is pulling a blindfolded Shuai along the path.
Shuai: C'mon Lee! Where're we goin?
Lee: You'll see.
Shuai peeks out of the blindfold slightly.
Lee: And no peeking!
Ling is pulling a blindfolded Yao along the path.
Yao: Ling, lemme go!
Ling: Trust me Yao, you're gonna' love this.
Yao: There's only one thing I love.
Ling: Shuai?
Yao: Killing you once we get to wherever you're takin' me!
Lee and Ling lead the two onto the moonlit beach, so that they stand about five feet from each other.
Lee nods, and Ling gives her the thumbs up signal.
They both run into the bushes.
Lee:(From bushes, to Yao and Shuai) Okay, now!
Yao and Shuai take off their blindfolds.
Yao+ Shuai: You!
They look to the direction of the bushes.
Yao: You're dead Ling!
Shuai: That goes double for you Lee!
In the bushes.
Ling gulps nervously.
Lee: Chill. My plan's gonna' work.
Shuai and Yao frown, then turn their backs to each other.
Ling:(Sarcastic) Is there an award for 'best plan of the year'? Cause you'd win, hands down.
Lee: You watch- In like, half a second Shuai's gonna' cry, and Yao'll feel like a jerk and apologize.
Ling: I'll believe it when I see it.
Back to Shuai and Yao.
Shuai takes a deep breath in, then falls to her knees and cries.
Shuai:(Sobbing) I finally find a gut who I might wanna' marry, and he hates me!
Yao: M-marry? Me? Really?
Shuai bawls loudly in response.
Yao: Shuai? L-listen…I….I….
Shuai's crying quiets and she looks back at him.
Yao: I…I….
She bawls again.
Yao: I DON'T HATE YOU!
Her crying stops.
Shuai:(Shocked) You don't?
Yao: No, I-I just got mad because I thought YOU hated ME.
Shuai: Just cause I got mad doesn't mean I hate you.
Yao: Oh. Sorry for bein' an idiot.
Shuai: It's okay, you're a guy- It's your job to be an idiot.
Yao pauses, then laughs.
Yao: Yeah, I guess we guys can't help bein' idiots when we're in love.
He smiles at her.
Shuai: I love you too.
They kiss.
Ling stares, mouth hanging open in shock.
Ling:(To Lee) You're good.
Lee: I know. C'mon, let's give them a little privacy.
They exit.
Yao: I promise I'll protect you from now on.
Shuai: And I promise to…um…what did I do wrong again?
Yao: You know, I don't think you really did anything wrong.
Shuai: Yay!
She throws her arms around Yao.
Lee and Ling walk down the hill.
Lee: So, guys act like idiots when they're in love, huh?
Ling:(Blushes) Uh, guess so.
Lee:(Smiling) So you must be in love ALL the time, then?
Ling: Very funny. I'm gonna' get you for that one.
Lee: Oh yeah, how?
Ling responds by jumping on her, causing the two of them to roll down the hill, laughing.
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