This chapter is a filler. The original chapter was honestly 20 words long, so I couldn't do much to it. This is why I'm posting two chapters.
Anyway, tell me what you think. I'm sorry once again. Due to severe limits with time, I can no longer respond to every review. All, however, have the same value to me.
Hating You 13: Reunited
"We're here," Ryo said quietly.
"Yeah."
"You know, to be completely honest, this was a million times more terrible than I thought it would be."
Rika gave him an odd look. "Okay."
"I wasn't finished. But it also was a lot more fun than I expected." Ryo readjusted his glasses. "I mean, when's the last time some girl dried out all my contact lenses to make me look uglier? Or made me vomit so much I thought I would dehydrate to death? Or lock me in a bathroom for eight straight hours?"
"Your definition of fun is very odd."
He smiled. "Come on, you don't think this whole experience was the funniest thing ever?"
"No, actually, I didn't enjoy any of it."
He threw one of her suitcases at her feet. "Fine, be difficult. I could tell you liked sharing a room with me."
Rather than respond as he expected her to, Rika simply replied, "Bring my other one out too."
Ryo did not have a suitcase to bring aboard. Therefore, he had allowed Rika to use his space out of kindness.
"Fine," he muttered, disappointed that Rika wasn't giving some sort of nostalgic feedback on their holiday.
"And could you throw this away?"
"Ryo, could you hold your mother's bag while you're at it?"
"Son, carry my laptop for me."
"My, what a nice son you have," Rumiko complimented.
"HA!" Rika said loudly as she left the airplane.
"Well then, good-bye."
"Rika, you aren't even going to do something cute like give me a hug or something? It still isn't too late to change my negative view of you."
She took both of her suitcases. "If it's a hug you want, go ask my mum. She'll love to give you one."
"I can't believe you're leaving me so unceremoniously." Ryo crossed his arms across his chest. "And here I thought I had formed a special bond with you. Are you even going to speak to me during school?"
She raised an eyebrow. "I wouldn't want to embarrass you."
"I cannot believe you chose to marry him."
TK lifted an eye from the couch. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"You are his friend," Rika explained plainly.
"Hey!" Ryo sat up. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"How come I'm always seen as Matt's brother and Ryo's friend, but not as my own person?" TK asked aloud.
"Because you aren't important… and we are." Ryo gave TK a joking smile.
Rika scoffed. "A bunch of kids worshipping you is hardly considered important."
"Hey, at least I have somebody."
"Quantity over quality, Ryo."
"You say it as if Kari isn't as bad as you."
"Hey," TK objected. "Kari's okay." He looked at Rika nervously. "Not saying you aren't. I just don't know you so I can't really judge—"
"I get it," Rika said sharply.
Kari laughed nervously. "Come on, I can't believe you guys went on holiday together, and you still can't get along."
"I was never associated with him before Australia, so I don't see any reason—"
"Oh, don't worry. Rika and I are the best of friends."
"You are such a bastard. I can't believe your friend somehow convinced Kari that he is somewhat of a decent guy." Rika glowered at Ryo. "I'm never talking to you again, so stop talking to me."
"Hey, TK's a great guy!"
"Hey man, as much as I appreciate you sticking up for me—"
"Calling him a great guy in such a forceful tone makes you sound homosexual," Rika finished.
"I am not a bloody faggot."
"And don't use faggot as a synonym for homosexual."
"I thought you were never talking to me again."
"I'm not."
"Yes, you are. You just said something."
"Stop talking to me."
"I'm not talking to you."
"Fine."
"Stop talking to me, Rika."
"I'm not."
"You just said something."
She glared.
"So, uh, nice glasses, Ryo! I didn't know you needed them," TK tried hopefully. "They're really thick, actually. How long have—"
"It's actually a very funny story," Ryo interrupted, smiling at Rika. "You see—"
"Don't smile at me," she ordered, disgusted.
He smiled obnoxiously. "You mean like this?"
"I can't stand him anymore. Good-bye Kari." Rika stood up and gave Ryo a hateful look. She walked to the door before turning around. "Oh, and Kari's little friend."
TK waved good-naturedly.
"Bye, baby," Ryo said loudly.
She flicked him off.
TK and Kari exchanged looks of confusion.
"It's complicated," Ryo boasted once Rika shut the door, "but I think she wants me."
Kari stared. "Really?"
He sat up. "Are you joking? That girl's asexual."
"No, she isn't," Kari said quickly.
Ryo smirked. "How do you know? You're her friend, right? Tell me—I'm just wondering. Has she ever had any boyfriends or anything of that sort?"
Short chapter, but that makes up for all those long ones I've been having lately. Now, read Chapter 14!