Note: I want HaoxAnna moments, you want YohxAnna moments? Well we get both so it's a win-win situation! Oh and BTW, this chapter is all HaoxAnna and YohxAnna. They are the only characters being mentioned in this chapter! Just a note for you all!
Chapter 23: Talking To Anna
Anna laid on her bed in a bored manner. She sighed. Who said vacation was never boring at times? She got up and walked over to the TV and switched it on.
"Let's see what's on…" She mumbled. She flipped though the channels and stopped at one of them because something caught her eye.
"The first leaf is for hope." One of the boys in the commercial said.
"The second leaf is for trust." Another said.
"The third leaf is for love." Another said.
"The fourth leaf is for luck." The last one said.
"Four Leaf Clover…" They asked together. "Which leaf is for you?"
Anna's mouth dropped.
"A four leaf clover commercial!" She yelled. "Forget it." She shut off the TV. "A four leaf clover commercial… Like I need it to tell me that I still need to choose…" She groaned and threw the remote on her bed. There was a knock on the door and Anna lifted her head up. "Leave me alone!" The person continued to knock on the door. Anna groaned ad walked to the door.
"What!" She yelled as she threw open the door. Hao lifted a thin eyebrow.
"Yoh really pissed you off that much neh?" He asked. Anna blinked.
"No, no." She said shaking her head. Hao shrugged.
"If you say so." He said. "Can I come in?" Anna nodded and stepped aside for him to come in.
"Why are you here anyway?" She asked as she closed her door.
"Just to talk." Hao simply said. Anna stared at him. "Ok, Yoh sent me." Anna folded her arms. "He wouldn't stop whining so I had to do something." Anna sighed.
"He sent you here to do?" She asked.
"Like I said, to talk." He rested his chin on his palms.
"What about?" She asked.
"Yoh has this crazy thought that you are mad at him." Hao shrugged. "Please tell him that you aren't before Australia becomes the second Atlantis." Anna giggled.
"I did tell him." She said. "But Yoh wouldn't believe me."
"Yoh probably did it but Yoh is very sensitive to…" Hao paused to find the right words to explain. "Facial expressions. Your words might say one thing but your expression says it all to Yoh." Anna blinked. Had I acted that sad? "Speaking of facial expressions… You seem a bit happier then before."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Anna asked. Hao sighed.
"Anna, have you been trying to avoid Yoh and me?" He asked.
"N-No!" Anna winced. I haven't... Have I?
"Anna…" Hao looked at her, making her feel uneasy. "Don't lie to me."
"I'm not." Neither let down their stares.
"You are, aren't you?" He asked.
"No, I am not." Anna said firmly.
"You know… I can see why Yoh can tell your feelings so easily." Anna blinked.
"What are you talking about?" She asked. Hao smiled an 'I'm not telling you' smile. "Tell me."
"It's your facial expressions…" Hao told her. "You can't ever hide them…" Anna glared at him. Oh boy… Yoh's going to kill me… Now she's mad at both of us…
"Well, whatever's troubling you…" Hao said as he got up. "I hope you get it fixed soon. I'd really like to see the old Anna again…" Hao gave her a small kiss on the forehead and left her room. –Yes I wanted some HaoxAnna so I added. Too bad YohxAnna fans! Muhahahahaha.- Anna stood there still as a stone.
"Me too Hao… Me too…" She finally said as went to bed.
Hao sighed and opened the door to his room to find Yoh sleeping on his bed. Hao's eye twitched.
"Sleep in your own room!" Hao rolled Yoh off his bed and watched Yoh fall painfully to the ground, waking him up.
"Ow…" Yoh mumbled, still half asleep. "Oh hey Aniki. How did the talk go?" Yoh grinned, thinking it went well.
"Well, good news and bad news." Hao told him. Yoh frowned.
"I don't like the bad news part." He told the older twin.
"Like anyone does?" Hao asked. "Anyway, good news is that you are not the only one she hates." Yoh blinked and whimpered.
"So she DOES hate me!" He whined.
"Yoh, shut up and let me finish." Hao said with a look. Yoh nodded and listened as he brother continued. "Bad news…" Hao paused. "Is that she hates both of us." Yoh's mouth dropped.
"ANIKI! YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO HELP ME! NOT DIG A DEEPER HOLE FOR ME!" Hao sat down on his bed, calmly watching is brother run here and there in a panic state.
"She hates me!" Yoh sobbed. "What will I do!" Hao sighed. He might as well put on earplugs and go to sleep. Then again… That wasn't a bad idea…
"And now she hates both of us! What did I do Hao? Tell me!" He turned to see Hao sleeping. Yoh threw his brother a look and jumped on his bed.
"ONII-CHAN!" He yelled, shaking Hao.
"YOH! LET ME SLEEP GOD-DAMIT!" Hao yelled.
"Sorry, but I need help." Yoh whimpered. "Please!"
"No, let me sleep. I done all I can…" Hao mumbled.
"ONII-CHAN!" Yoh whined.
"I don't care how desperate you are, stop calling me onii-chan." Hao warned. Yoh whimpered. "Leave me alone or else Anna won't be the only one pissed at you." Yoh whimpered and frowned. "Talk to her yourself." Hao mumbled. Yoh frowned and watched his brother sleep. A few minutes later, Hao's breathe was soft and light, signaling Yoh that he was asleep and not to wake him or else. Yoh sighed and got up quietly. He made sure that he didn't wake his brother when he left and then walked to Anna's room.
"Please, don't hate me… Please don't hate me… Please don't hate me…" Yoh begged quietly as he knocked on Anna's door. The door opened, revealing Anna in her PJ's.
"What is it Yoh?" She asked. Yoh smiled nervously.
"Ummm… Well umm…"
Just say it already you idiot!
No! I can't. She's already mad at me! Nothing I say is going to make her like me again…
You are just a wimp.
Am not!
Yes you are. You can't even confess!
Anna gave Yoh a strange look. "Yoh?"
I… Can!
Yah right...
I can!
Then do it.
No! Not now!
See you are a wimp!
I am NOT a wimp. Oh god… She's looking at me in a funny way. I'm done for!
Quick! Tell her while you still have some shame left!
SHAME! I DON'T HAVE SHAME!
Shut up and tell her!
"Yoh are you ok?" Anna asked.
"Umm.. Y-Yah. Just thinking hehe." Yoh said laughing nervously.
Wimp…
I AM NOT A WIMP!
Then tell her.
Now is NOT the time.
Right… And when will it be?
When I say so.
You are a wimp Asakura.
Shut up!
Answer this Asakura… Are you a man or are you a mouse?
"Are you going to come in or what?" Anna asked.
Oh umm… Eh… Nah…" Yoh said with a smile. "I just wanted to say good-night."
"Umm… Ok… Good-Night…" Anna said with a puzzled look.
You are a mouse…
Ok, shut up now.
"Wait Anna…" Anna opened her door again and looked at him.
"Huh?" Yoh bit his lower lip and scratched his head.
"You ummm… Wanna go for a stroll?" He asked. Anna studied him for a while before nodded.
"Ok… Let me change first." She told him and shut the door. Yoh sighed.
Happy? I told her to take a walk with me.
You are still a wimp.
WHAT! But I-
You told her to take a stroll with you but you didn't confess to her.
Grrr… You have the other half Aniki aren't you?
No, you are the other half of him. I am just… Your guide let's just say.
No, you are my second Aniki…
Close enough…
Yoh sighed and smacked his head with confusion and annoyance. He heard the door click and Anna stepped out of her room. Yoh flashed her a small smile.
"Ready to go?" He asked. Anna nodded.
"It's pretty here neh?" Yoh asked.
"Yah…" Anna said quietly. They were walking by a lake and a full moon was out as well. It was a nice scene for anyone or any couple to see. The moon reflecting itself on the water, the scene around them was glittery, glowy –I don't care if that's not a word. I'm making it one.- and star dusty.
"Where did you find it?" She asked. Yoh shrugged.
"I was walking around and I spotted it." He said and smiled. "It is very pretty." Anna nodded and watched at the stars glittered above them.
TELL HER!
Oh my god… You are still here?
No, I'm on Mars. Of course I am still here! Now tell her!
"Anna…" Yoh looked at Anna who turned to him.
"Hmm?"
"Are you…" Yoh paused. "Are you mad at me?"
Idiot! You said the wrong thing!
Shut up. I'll get there. Just let me do things my way.
Which will end up down the drain…
Don't worry. Everything will work out in the end.
"No… I'm not." Anna told him. "Hao asked me that too… But I'm not mad. I just have a lot of my mind." Yoh studied her and smiled.
"For a second there, I thought you were mad at me." He said giving her a lob sided smile.
"Why?"
"Well… You didn't look happy when you talked to me. You looked mad." Yoh told her.
"Oh… Sorry." Yoh smiled.
"Nah, it's ok." He said. "You had something on your mind no?"
"Kinda…" Anna mumbled.
"Want to talk about it?" Yoh asked, as he sat down on the grass. "It might help." Anna shook her head and sat down next to him, hugging her knees.
"No amount of talking will help with my problem." She told him.
"How come?" Anna paused. I don't think I am supposed to tell him. I mean what if he thinks I am using him just so that I can break this stupid curse? He'll never speak to me again! And he might tell Hao and the others so no one will like me anymore!
"It's… Too confusing to explain." She told him. Yoh looked at her with his usual smile, his face glowing… -No! Not literally!-
"It's that bad neh?" He asked.
"Pretty much." Anna said with a sigh. Yoh smiled.
"Daijoubu!" He told her, his grin widened. "Everything will work out." Anna stared at him with amazement. How can he be so happy all the time? He doesn't have my problem… That's why… He's not cursed for life like me…
"So what do you think about the tournament now?" Yoh asked.
"It's… Ok I guess…" Anna answered and hugged herself. "It's pretty exciting." Yoh nodded.
"Yah. It's my first time too." He said. "But like they say, first time for everything neh?" Anna smiled lightly and shivered a bit from the cold. Yoh noticed this and wrapped his arms around her.
"Cold?" He asked. Anna blushed but simply nodded. Lucky for her, it was dark so Yoh couldn't see her blush. She really liked it like this… In Yoh's arms… He was warm and she felt very protected with him. It was like all her worries lifted away from her and left her with all the happiness in the world. Yoh looked down at her and smiled.
"You're happy." He said. Anna blinked and looked up at him; again, she was thankful for the darkness for hiding her blush. "You're smiling… You're happy again!" Yoh said, his grin widening. "That's good." Anna said nothing. She just looked down and rested herself on his chest. She wrapped her arms around him, smiling lightly. She liked it like this… Maybe Yoh was the one for her… But what about Hao? What if Yoh wasn't the right one and Hao was? Oh god… She was thinking too much again. She should just enjoy the moment while it lasts… Yoh noticed that she saw in deep thought again and resting his chin on her shoulder, rubbing her back slowly.
"You'll get through it." He told her. "Don't worry… Everything will be alright."
At a point, Anna had fallen asleep. Yoh blinked and looked down at the sleeping girl lying next to him. He smiled lightly and brushed some of her bangs away from her face.
She looks so cute…
Hello! I thought you said you would tell her!
And I thought I told you to shut up!
Whatever. If you live a unlucky life, that's not my problem.
It's cursed life and what will she think if she knew?
Does it matter? She is worth it isn't she? If she really means so much to you, then tell her.
But what happens if she leaves? What happens if she hates me?
Then she's not the one. Duh. If she does care about you and if she is the one, then she won't leave you. She will stay with you.
Yoh sighed and looked at Anna. "Anna…" He whispered, leaning in closer. "I wish I could tell you…" Anna let out a small sigh and turned in her sleep, resting her head next to his. "I wish I could tell you about this… Curse… But I can't. I don't want you to go away… I want you to stay with me…" Yoh frowned. "Please Anna… Please don't go… I… I love you…"
Great speech! Only she can't hear it!
Oh shut up! I will tell her when the time is right! And why do you a;ways have to ruin the moment here?
… I'll just keep quiet.
Yes… You do that and let me do things my way.
Yoh yawned and stretched. He lightly shook the sleeping Anna awake. "Sorry to wake you but you kinda fell asleep." Anna blushed while Yoh laughed a bit.
"Sorry…" She mumbled.
"Nah, it's ok. Coach's training to be a handful sometimes." Anna smiled.
"Well, ready to go? I am sure Coach has some torturing activities for us to do tomorrow." He asked as he loosened his grip on Anna who nodded.
"Yeah, it's getting late anyway. We should start walking back." Yoh got up and patted himself before outstretching his hand to help her up. She took it and got up, accidentally bumping into him.
"Oh... S-Sorry." She said quietly, feeling her face heat up. She was thankful that it was dark outside, so that she could hide her blush. Yoh grinned.
"It's ok. Come on." He continued holding onto her hand and led her back to the hotel.
Yoh paused at his door and sweat dropped.
"What is it?" Anna asked as she was about to go into her room. Yoh laughed nervously.
"I have Hao's room key." He told her and rubbed the back of his head. "I kind of forgot to switch back." Anna smiled at him.
"Well, good night."
"Ah… Night Anna." Yoh watched her walk into her room before he walked to Hao's room and opened the door.
"Aniki…" He said quietly. There was no response. Hao must still be asleep. He walked in and towards the spot where he left his key and switched keys. He turned to his brother sleeping in bed and smile. He turned to leave but a voice stopped him.
"You really like her don't you?" Yoh blinked and smiled softly.
"Ah… I do Aniki…" He said. "She is the first girl that I actually really like."
"…" Hao stayed silent.
"She's really special to me…" Yoh continued, placing her a hand over his heat and closed his eyes. "She is the first person who is really important to me…"
"Ah… Sou…" Hao mumbled. "But what about that… Curse me both share… What will you do about that?" Yoh opened his eyes and smiled at his brother who was still in bed.
"I'm sure it will work out by itself." He told him. "Anna is special to me… Even if she isn't the one… I still want to be with her. I don't care if I will be cursed forever… I want to be with her. She means a lot to me…"
"Sou ka…" Hao said. Yoh smiled and nodded.
"Night Aniki…" He said and left the room.
"Night..." Hao muttered. He looked out the window and stared at stars in the starry sky.
Perhaps… It's time to let go…
Ahhhh! This chapter is sooooo short! Only 5 pages! This is supposed to be 6 pages! ARRRRRRRRRRRR! Anywayz, Yes! I updated! Yes! The story might not be coming to an end after all. And Gasps Yoh and Hao are cursed too! Sobs Poor Hao-Sama! He's going to hate me! Sobs Sorry for those who wanted some other couples in this chapter! This one is mainly about just TwinsxAnna. So what do you think so far? Like the YohxAnna neh? sobs I hate it! Duh, I'm a HaoxAnna fan, what can I say? Lolz. Many of my reviewers are confused on who to like lolz. I am slowly dragging you all to HaoxAnna. Muhahahaha, come to HaoxAnna, come to HaoxAnna! Muhahahahahaha.
Wai! Everyone! Update sooner! I type a new chapter after I post them, so I wait like 2 days before I post a new chapter… Well, that's my plan anywayz. So there's my schedule.. If it goes according to plan that is. And keep telling me which couples you like! It is important! Grrr, I better get a piece of paper to write this down first before I forget!
THANK YOU THOSE WHO HAVE TODL ME WHAT YOUR FAV. PAIRINGS ARE! YOU ARE A LOT OF HELP! AND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO TELL ME YOUR FAV. PARINGS… TELL ME! IT IS… Ummm, quiet important? Well… Kinda…. Oh you will see why I need it at the end of Four Leaf Clover!
Shadow Nightress: Lolz, I laugh at flames too. It's just funny to me don't you think? I mean what do they expect you to do? Break down and cry because someone don't like your story? Lolz, mean? Nah, not really. Lolz, I can be mean when I need to be too lolz.
Sakurayumi: Hehe, everyone is like, YOU ARE THE AUTHOR AND YOU DON'T KNOW! Lolz, I'm like curled in a corner… Sorry! Lolz. Ooo, the more suggestions, the better. I need some. You are in mayhem neh?
CherryBlossomGirl02: gasps Noooooooooooooooooooo! YohxAnna! Grrrrr! Lolz, anywayz, I'm sure you love this chapter then, with the YohxAnna moments.
Pendulumxswing: Oh wow… A lot of flame for your 3rd fic? What is it called Iwanna read it and see what the fuss is all about. Anywayz, what is your fav. Pairings? I kinda need to know.
hannami08: Yes! I am still alive! Haha, later to be dead neh? Hang in there! Lol, everyone says senior year is your best year. Oh wow… school 24/7? Ouch… School all week… Scary. Lol, I'd better put you down as liking ALL the pairings them lolz.
Felix-samma: Haha, yah, SUPER overdue. Sorry! Hehe, at least SOMEONE likes HaoxAnna. I mean, I was scared no one like HaoxAnna and would jump me for loving HaoxAnna! Lolz. This update is not SUPER overdue now is it?
Potato-Person: lolz, yah, think about me then. I have to write out chapters! Think of how much my brain would hurt lolz.
FCelcia: Haha, so are you a YohxAnna fan? I think you are… Why do I even bother asking lolz.
sweet-but-evil: Haha, you like all pairings neh? NOOOOOO! YOU ARE MISSING ONE OF THEM! HAOXANNA! Lolz. Oh and LysergxJeanne… You like they too don't you?
half vamp: Lolz, well here's a SUPER fast update!
Miko102: Haha, I am NOT evil! Hao-Sama HAD to find a way to wake him up, so there it is lolz. I am NOT evil. I WILL be evil if I must however lolz. BTW, What are your favorite pairings?
yohxanna4evera: Haha, wired you say? Well yah, boring too lolz. Don't worry, I am SURE you will LOVE this chapter with with YohxAnna in it… Neh?
Rika-San: Haha, yup! I AM ALIVE! Lolz. Haha, I shall keep your fav. Pairings a secret lolz.
asn water: Oh wow… You got a late start on reading! But you finally made it to chapter 22 just in time for a new update! Horray yay! Oh and about the Anna staying away thing… Well she is confused so it was best for her to stay away from them for a while and then she kinda found out that she couldn't really. Oh hard to explain lolz.
Kkkkitty: Haha, Ok, ok. I got you down kitty-cat! Lolz. Your name is just the same as mine! Except mine is in Japanese lolz. Neko desu! Neko AKA cat ion jap… You are my… Umm… English sister! Lolz.
karin-yuri: So you are a YohxAnna fan neh? Please do tell me what your other fav. Pairings are! And here's an update so that you won't be so bored.
Vash: Thanks for the info Vash. What you think about this chapter? Since you are YohxAnna fan, I think you'll like the YohxAnna fluff neh?
smiley's chaos: Haha, everyone… Well mostly everyone does… sobs Poor Hao-Sama… Must feel so unloved… BTW, what is your fav. Pairings besides YohxAnna?
Sean Asakura: HEH! What! Lolz, I don't get you! Lolz. You mean about my reply or the chapter? Or is it the SUPER later update? Or is it everything! Ahhhhh! I don't know lolz. BTW, please tell me your fav. Pairings please!
Bukashka: Lolz, here's an update for you! Hehe, yes, at LAST I have updated. BTW, what are your favorite pairings?
hannah-asakura: Haha, Well he loves oranges so who can blame him? Haha yup! Horo is Baka and Hentai. Lolz. Haha, if you loves the pool moment, I know you will just LOVE this chapter with the YohxAnna moment… No? Haha, Baby Yoh… Kawaii neh? I thought so as well. Lolz. Imagin a little version on Yoh… When he was like 5 in the anime lolz. So kawaii! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You must serve under Hao-Sama and become his loyal fan/follower! Muhahaha, Join Hao-Sama, join Hao-Sama, join Hao-Sama! Muhahahahahahahaha. OMG! Really! Hao-Sama Nakid! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I got to go get me the last volume of Shaman King! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Well the last chapter in the manga was him in a dress. Glares at Manga Well that is what I read anywayz. Grrrr. How dare they… Put Hao-Sama in a dress…. They must be punished!
Annatheitako: Haha, you should not thank me so soon cause I just added some YohxAnna moments here too! Lolz. And also… NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Not Tamao! She is TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO quiet! Hao-Sama deseres someone better then her! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Kay: Since you YohxAnna fan… You probably love this chapter no? BIG YohxAnna moment here!
Daiskide: Haha, I don't know if I am what you call awesome lolz. BTW, What is your fav. Pairings?
lost princ3ss: Haha, oh wow… Anna screaming that loud? That's a first lolz. It's usually her slap that could be heard throughout the whole town lolz.
ana-chan: Haha, who doesn't like Hao and Yoh fighting over Anna? Well I can just name a few now but why let them ruin the moment neh? Lolz. Anywayz, glad SOMEONE is on the same page as me lolz. BTW, you are like the only one who likes LysergxJeanne so far lolz.
Fanfictionrocks: Haha, well about about this one? Like, Love or Hate?