Chapter 7: Week 7

(I know, last chapter was a huge shock and I hope this week will help it die down... or will it change to something worse? Who knows? Rui certainly could try to get shay arrested... or will he?)


{Rui's Point of View}

-Monday-

[November 4th, 2005]

(Hospital-Rui's room)

When I woke up again, I found myself stuck in a hospital. I asked a nurse if anyone came to visit me, only to find that no one has, not even Silvia. Today was Monday... she must be at school. Maybe she forgot about me again but why did she come to my house? I do remember her having that poster on her door about reading her diary. I felt my hand clench angrily as I remembered Shay burning it on the roof followed by her arriving at my house to stab me. The police must be coming here to see me soon, after all, I was nearly killed by an attacker. I just pray this will bury Shay behind bars.

A nurse knocked on the wall of my room to get my attention, "Uh, sir. You have a visitor."

I couldn't help but smile, thinking it was Silvia or at least her mother/father. Instead, I felt my happiness shrivel into despair as Mr. Striker walked in wearing a dark brown suit with black dress shoes. His brown hair is sleeked back with some kind of oily substance with his dark blue eyes seemingly blazing.

He greeted me simply, "Hello Rui."

I could barely move from the stitches in my stomach, "Mr. Striker..."

He walked over to a window and moved the curtain to darken the room, "I heard about you being sent here and decided it was time to make amends. We should stop this frivolous hate between us over nothing."

I took a nervous breath, "You're the one that lied Mr. Striker."

Mr. Striker fixed his tie, "I need my job Rui. I do have bills to pay. Besides, what proof do you have that I'm a pervert?"

I looked aside, "I saw you peeking in the women's restroom."

Mr. Striker sat on the bed, clasping his hands, "Rui, that was one time and it was an honest mistake."

I sighed, looking at the ceiling, "Was threatening my friends an honest mistake?"

Mr. Striker laughed, "that was more discipline than anything else. I'm the teacher, you all need to listen to what I say. A lot of things are just honest mistakes. Like most attacks are honest mistakes."

I looked at him to see a serious expression, "Most attacks you say?"

Mr. Striker gave me a curt nod, "Yes, it was just an honest mistake, right?"

I narrowed my eyes slightly, "What are you getting at?"

Mr. Striker got up, "We both know what I'm talking about and we both know it's not something to speak about to anyone."

I looked at my bandages, "She nearly killed me."

Mr. Striker quickly said, "Your friend is very pretty. It would be a shame if she suffered any more than she already has. After all, that accident cost her all of her friends."

I flinched, looking at this man in shock, "How do you know about that?"

Mr. Striker laughed, "I was one of her old teachers and heard about it when she was sent to the pokemon hospital. I even took the class to the hospital to see her and wish her well. That's when we learned of her amnesia. She was such a cute kirlia too, very smart, gifted, loved. She had everything and lost all of it in one fell swoop. Much like you, in a sense, Rui. Doing the right thing has a cost when it harms those in power or when it is a complete misunderstanding. I'll be honest, when I was looking in there, it was to make sure a student made it to the toilet. She was dizzy and needed to puke her guts out, so I took her to the nearest restroom. You came up to me at the wrong time, that's all there was too it but you wouldn't let me explain. You brought this suffering upon yourself. I am not a pedophile. I do not enjoy such disgusting things as peeking. Get that in your head right now because ever since you were punished for it, you've been following me like a psycho."

I shook my head, "That is not true! I did not follow you at all Mr. Striker!"

Mr. Striker shook his head, "You don't understand what it is like to be an adult. If you had your way, me and my family would have been on the streets because I would have been fired and never work as a teacher again. Shay only hates you because you threatened her comfortable life."

I glared at him, "You know what she did."

Mr. Striker shook his head, "I know she made a mistake. Do you know that?"

I turned my head, "It was not a mistake."

Mr. Striker walked to the door to my room, closing it, "You're being awfully loud, so that should help keep this private. Rui, you will not tell them who attacked you. You attacked yourself."

I was flabbergasted by this, "I am not suicidal!"

Mr. Striker laughed at me, "You're not suicidal?"

I started to feel threatened, "I'm not..."

Mr. Striker walked over to me and pat my head, "Rui, you are suicidal. You lost your friends and girlfriend as well as your parents. You're completely alone and I know from experience that it's eating away at your will to live."

I shook my head, "You're wrong. I'm not suicidal..."

Mr. Striker smiled a bit, "Always so defiant, that's what makes you a good student because you refuse to fall in line and think for yourself. That's a quality most adults don't have but is necessary to be a leader. You failed leading your friends and that led to them abandoning you to side with me because I am far more beneficial to their lives than you are. That is a fact and always will be a fact. Know this, if you even dare to think of getting my daughter arrested, not only will you pay but I will make sure Silvia pays a price as well! Are we clear?"

I turned my head away, clawing the left side of my bed, "Crystal..."

Mr. Striker sat on my bed, "Good. So, was it a mistake?"

I nodded, "It was just a simple mistake sir..."

Mr. Striker got up, walking to the door, "Good, I'll see you in school one of these days Rui. I hope you'll be better then."

Once he left, I clawed my bed in frustration at my helplessness. In truth, I knew he was right about some things, but I for one am not suicidal because there's one person I want to live for and it's my girlfriend... even if she forgot me. Strangely, I can still feel her in my heart after we made that connection so a part of her lives in me, right?

Sadly, no one else visited me that day or Tuesday... I was stuck at the hospital completely alone as the sun rose and sets. The shadows in my room being my only form of entertainment. To my surprise, I did at least receive a letter, only to find it was information that my mother had moved to a faraway region to get away from my dad. I always thought Silvia's mom would at least send me something, but this just shows me that she and I had no real connection. I was just some human her daughter liked I guess. Jay is a god damn traitor, even if he did do what he did to help Derek, it was still a terrible thing to do. If I attacked his girlfriend, he would feel the exact same way. When the police came, I had told them I accidentally stabbed myself and stuck to that. I love Silvia too much to put her in harm's way, even if Shay almost killed me. I just need to figure out a way to get my life back to normal... maybe then I'll be able to forget all of this.


-Wednesday-

(Richardson High School)

When I arrived at the school, I was surprised to find Silvia wasn't in homeroom. She always got here first before we became friends, so, where is she? Did Mr. Striker attack her despite me promising not to tell the police about what Shay did!?

Then I heard over the intercom, "Good morning students, it is now time for the early announcements as well as our brand-new Gossip Gardevoir Segment!"

I felt my eyes flinch, 'Gossip Gardevoir? Who the hell would...' I looked over at Silvia's empty seat, "Oh... right... great..."

Silvia's voice came over the intercom after the morning announcements, "Hello everyone, it's time to spread the juiciest gossips around the school from none other than me! Word in the hallways state that Marco may in fact be dating both April and Heather! What a dog... well he is a lucario after all. Hahahaha! Another bit of interesting news is class reject, Rui, was found at his home with a self-inflicted knife wound! That guy sure is a freaking weirdo, am I right? Next time, go for the neck!"

Shay was the only one laughing at that, "She is right you know?"

I gave Shay a death glare, "Shut your mouth right now."

Mr. Takanashi agreed, "Shay, you're staying after school for 3 hours, along with Silvia for this."

Shay protested immediately, "You can't do that to me and my friend!"

It took me a moment for that sentence to click in my head, "Friend? You and Silvia are friends?"

Shay covered her mouth, "Oh, that's right... you weren't here for that. Yeah, me and her are friends now. I even... got her a diary to keep all her memories of us in."

I focused my gaze on her, seeing her smirk with such... superiority really pissed me off, "I'm going to get you for this Shay."

Shay laughed, "Oh really? You and what army of friends? Last I checked, you have none."

Mr. Takanashi yelled, "Enough! I don't care about the animosity you two have for each other. In this classroom, that shit is out the door! You understand me!"

Shay muttered, "Sorry Mr. Takanashi..."

Mr. Takanashi kept yelling, "No you're not! I don't care if your father is a colleague of mine, you will respect the rules that apply to everyone! So, shut your god damn mouth!"

Shay lowered her gaze to her desk, whispering, "Sorry sir."

After that outburst, the classroom stayed deathly quiet until Silvia came into the room with a happy smile. The smile quickly went away when she saw Shay looking at her desk. She looked at me and from her eyes I could tell she didn't know who I was. Then I noticed her eyes flashed for a second as if she had a realization and her smile crept back on her face. Even though she said something so mean on the intercom, I couldn't help but enjoy seeing her. Shay is doing what she can to tear me from her, but was this her plan all along? Is she trying to be best friends with her just to spite me or is she doing it for another reason? Mr. Striker said he used to be her teacher... Hm...


(Richardson High School - Vending Machines)

[Noon]

I felt too awful this morning to pack a lunch, but I could at least get an energy drink. As I purchase one, I could hear Silvia talking nearby. From what I could understand, she seems to be gathering information. This gossip thing, what exactly is the point of it? Is this something implemented for her to spread rumors, in fact, why is it her doing it? I sure as hell know it's not because the name was catchy.

I decided to get closer to hear what's going on, "I was hoping it was something better."

Silvia was talking to a girl, wait, I know her. I don't know her name, but everyone calls her Gloss. She got suspended for two months because she told her ex-boyfriend's biggest secret to the whole school and he committed suicide as a result. She could have been locked up if there was any sort of implication that this was intentional, however there was no concrete evidence to support this. Ever since then, she's been the biggest secret gatherer in the school. She used to be a happy cheerleader, but ever since she dated her ex, Gloss became a punkgirl. Her blonde hair now dyed a mix of light pink and red with purple lipstick matching her eyes. In a way, she reminds me of Shay, considering they're both punkgirls. I hope they aren't trying to convert Silvia into one. She wore a long-sleeved button up brown shirt with a light grey sweater tied around her waist making a sort of makeshift skirt with blue jeans torn around her knees and ankles. She wore the traditional black dress shoes for girls at our school. Her skin is almost as white as Silvia, making everyone wonder if her parents are both human, and judging by her elfish ears... one of them is not.

Gloss sighed, "Information isn't cheap you know. I need to know more secrets if you want to know mine."

Silvia pulled out a few index cards, shuffling through them, "What about... this one?"

Silvia handed her a card, her eyes lighting up, "Mr. Takanashi was arrested for assaulting a student once?"

Silvia took the card away, "Yep, learned it from Shay herself. Is that good enough?"

Gloss smirked, nodding a bit before pulling out a piece of paper and a pen, "This'll shock the school tomorrow, trust me. Once you read it, destroy it. No one else needs to know this beforehand."

Silvia turned around, noticing me, "Oh shit, suicide boy was listening in."

Gloss peaked around her to see me, "Hey, weren't you two dating?"

I felt nervous, "We used to... um..." I kept shifting my gaze between the wall and Silvia.

Silvia rolled her eyes, "Shay told me everything you prick."

I flinched, "W-what?"

Silvia scoffed, "Acting like you don't know, you really are the worst aren't you. I can't believe I liked you in the past because I couldn't remember my friends."

I wasn't really shocked to be honest, I knew Shay must have read Silvia's diary, but I asked, "What do you mean?"

Silvia smiled, "Your abuse helped me regain most of my childhood memories."

I blinked, feeling my jaw dropped, "You got your memories back? That's grea-Wait, did you just say abuse? I never abused you."

Silvia pointed at her head, "You hit me because I threatened to leave you."

I raised a brow in confusion, "I never did that, who told you this?"

Silvia's eyes shifted to the top right corner to look away, "Some human guy, I think his name was Jay."

I pinched my nose, 'I can't believe that guy.'

Silvia sighed, "I just... want to know why."

I frowned at her, "I never did it, so there is no why. Even since Shay joined our class, she's done nothing but hurt you. Explaining it to you would be pointless though, because you'll never remember what we went through. You can't remember the good times we had together... I was happy..."

Silvia shook her head, "She was right about you, your emotions do shift very easily. It's no wonder you're suicidal."

Looking at her now, I just can't feel like I know her. That... fits in this situation because she's not my Silvia. After saying that, she turned around and walked off with Gloss, making me wonder how or when did this all happen? She got her childhood memories back, but how can that be unless... did Jay hitting her trigger it to come back on Monday? I know that sounds crazy... but her whole situation sounds insane. If so, then I need to figure out if I can get her memories of us back... or should I just let her be? She would probably be happier without me now... just like everyone else...


- Thursday -

(School Grounds)

[Early Morning]

I waited outside the entrance near where Shay comes in, hoping she and I could talk so I can figure out what she's done. I wasn't surprised to see Silvia with her and I knew it would be a bad idea to try it now. Luckily, Silvia had to leave for the room where she does her new daily skit. This gave me the perfect opportunity to ask what she did.

As I started to go to her, she quickly shifted to walk towards me, catching me off guard, "I know what you're going to ask."

I rolled my eyes, "I'll ask anyways, what did you do to Silvia?"

Shay shrugged, "I didn't do anything but become her friend again. In a lucky turn of events, she remembered me. She and I used to be very close when we were little, but then she got hit by that car and lost her memory."

I looked at her eyes, seeing she was being honest, "Then why were you so racist towards her?"

Shay frowned, "I guess I felt animosity towards her for forgetting about me. She was my best friend and seeing her seclude herself from me made my stomach churn. I was angry at her for not only abandoning me, which wasn't her fault, but for also not trying to befriend me again. I hated seeing you with her because it made me feel like I wasn't good enough for her to be given the chance. You did it so easily and stole her heart like it was child's play. Now I have my friend back, and she's happier now."

I shook my head viciously, "She was happy enough with me! We went on dates, kissed, spent days together and..."

Shay finished my sentence for me, "Fucked? You think that's special Rui? Female pokemon have a natural urge for that, which explains her eagerness. She didn't do it out of love, she did it out of her animal instincts. That's the biggest issue with female pokemon, they will fuck anyone they think can please them if they're bold enough. The Silvia you knew is gone now, give up on her."

I thought about it, but couldn't do it, "No. I love her, and I'm going to get her back."

Shay snickered a bit, "So what then? You'll hit her with a baseball bat?"

I glared at her, "I would never lay a hand on the one I loved, not to mention I don't believe two wrongs make a right. Regardless of what you do, I'll get her back."

Shay smirked at me, god do I hate that smirk, "She dislikes you a lot because of what I've told her. Also, you are quite the romantic, I read the diary before I burnt it. If you date me, I'll help make her think you're a cool guy. Maybe after you prove you're a worthy man, I'll let you date her again."

I did a mock laugh, "Silvia is not your pet, she's her own person. Besides, why does it bother you so much that I'm in love with a pokemon?"

Shay twirled her hair around a finger, "Maybe I just like you and I'm just jealous. Maybe I'm a human supremacist and hate inter species relationships because they're fucking weird. Then there's the possibility that I'm just a bitch who likes to get away with everything. How's your stomach by the way? I bet it must have hurt to stab yourself."

I narrowed my eyes at her, "Yeah, it did hurt... it hurt a lot. I nearly died but Silvia saved my life."

Shay smiled at that, "Yes, she saved your life. I think that must have been quite the event for her. I'll see you in class, bye Rui."

I stopped her, "Wait, why did you do it?"

Shay kept her face hidden, "Do what?"

I whispered, "Stab me. Why did you come to my house just to stab me?"

Shay didn't answer me, shaking free from my grasp before going into the school.


(Richard High School - Homeroom)

[Early Morning]

I sat at my desk eagerly awaiting the morning announcements to find out what kind of secret Silvia found. I felt like it was going to be about me, but it wasn't. It was just a rumor about how the swimming team might be cancelled next year due to the pool building needing to be redone. I looked over at Shay to see a bored expression.

I stood up, "I'll be right back Mr. Takanashi, I need to use the bathroom."

Mr. Takanashi acknowledged it, Alright, just be quick."

I said, "You got it."

I left the classroom and walked through the hall to bump into Silvia. I didn't need to use the bathroom, I just wanted a quick minute to speak with her privately.

She fixed herself, "Sorry."

I felt strangely embarrassed, "It's my fault... Um... how's your head?"

Silvia looked aside, avoiding eye contact, "Don't act like you care."

I placed my hands on her shoulders, getting her to look at me with a blush, "I do care."

Silvia's eyes flickered between embarrassed and angry, "Look... I don't remember you. Whoever I was is gone."

I shook my head, "That's not true. You will always be Silvia. Is it true that you remember your childhood now?"

Silvia bit her bottom lip nervously, "I always could remember it except for anything to do with friends, but I bet you knew that... I do remember more now."

My hands unintentionally slid down her arms, "Do you remember what caused the accident?"

Silvia looked down, blushing, "I remember crying, but I don't know why. Um... you're a lot more alluring than I thought."

I tilted my head in confusing, "How am I alluring?"

Silvia smiled a bit, "You slyly touched my shoulders and now you're holding my hands."

I didn't let go, smiling at her warmly, "It's what boyfriends do for the one they love."

Silvia gasped, her face going red as she stared into my eyes, "Rui... you're not my boyfriend..."

I took her in a gentle embrace, "You linked our hearts together once Silvia, I know in your heart you haven't forgotten how you feel about me."

Silvia sighed contently, "I'll admit it... I did feel something alien in my heart... but we can't be together Rui. Shay doesn't like you and I heard all the rumors."

I pulled back, caressing her cheek, "Hey, rumors are just that, rumors. You had a lot of nasty rumors before we met and became friends but that didn't stop me. I just wish Silvia didn't burn your diary..."

Silvia pulled back suddenly, "Shay wouldn't do that! She even bought me a diary to write my memories of her."

She forced herself away from me, but I was ready for this so I calmly stepped back, "I'm sorry Silvia, but the truth is, she brunt the diary I gave you."

Silvia started to get angry, "Shay was one of the first friends I've ever gotten! She was my best friend!"

That surprised me, "What? She never said that before."

Silvia placed her hands on her hips, "Now I have absolutely no reason to trust you!"

I looked at her dead in the eye, "Don't lie to yourself. You felt something for me, didn't you?"

Silvia looked aside angrily, "So what if I did?"

I gently placed my hand on her head, "Then that's your reason to trust me."

Silvia pouted, "Stop touching me..."

I did, stepping aside, "Sorry... I'll see you in class?"

Silvia looked at me, pausing for a moment before nodding, "Yeah..."


- Saturday -

(Cafe)

I didn't feel like being home today. Friday was a disaster because my shorts fell during Gym Class as if it were done by magic. Shay seemed to laugh her ass off, but I noticed Silvia was staring rather hard. It was honestly the last thing I wanted to happen to me after losing my friends and girlfriend. If I'm being honest, I also miss the lunches Silvia used to bring for me because they were the best. This cafe helped spark the relationship Silvia and I formed.

I looked at my milkshake, using the straw to stir it, "I wish she was with me..."

I heard Silvia voice, "You wish who was with you?"

I looked over my shoulder to see Silvia and Shay, hearing Shay say, "He means you silly."

Silvia scratched her chin, chuckling nervously, "Oh yeah... right."

Shay took a seat next to me while Silvia sat across from us, asking me, "It's alright for us to sit with you right?"

I honestly didn't care that Shay was there, I'm too focused on Silvia, "S-sure."

Shay snickered, "Man, this guy is thirsty for a date with you Silvia."

Silvia laughed, "Don't make fun of him Shay, hahaha."

Shay shrugged, "It's not my fault he's easy to mess with."

I glanced at Shay before focusing my attention on Silvia, "Can I ask you something?"

Silvia rolled her eyes, "No, this is not a date."

I shook my head, "Not that, I want to know, what's your dream?"

Silvia gasped, "My dream?"

Shay butt in on the conversation, "Why ask that?"

I looked aside, "I was curious..."

Silvia scratched the back of her head, "Well... it's difficult to admit but, I want to find the one for me."

Shay looked confused, "The one for you? What the hell does that mean?"

I glanced at Shay, 'Why am I not surprised this idiot doesn't know what love is? Oh yeah, because she dated a gardevoir to get him killed.'

Silvia smiled, "I want to find my lifelong mate and be with him forever. That's all I need to be happy."

I looked at my milkshake with a knowing smile, 'That's why she was always happy with me... she was already living her dream.' I looked at Shay, ' Until someone took it away from her.'


(That's the end of this week, will Silvia see the light soon? Will Rui wear a belt to keep his shorts up, even though they're for pants!? Will I update this story when I should be doing college homework!? Will I stop asking stupid questions using the word will like it's going out of style? Find out next time on... whatever this story is. :D Follow, Favorite, and review to support Weekly Friends, oh yeah, that's what it is. I knew that...)