A/N: I am an official beta reader now! I decided to be one as I would like to help others improve on their writing. I am currently accepting requests so if you would like me to to be your beta reader i would love to! Just PM me. Also some people have complained that things are a little cramped so i've spread things out a little bit more :D
Chapter 11: Should I Let Go?
Last Chapter…
"May… for the remaining time I would like to talk to you about a delicate matter… let's go to the garden nearby the fountain" said Kimberly as she took May's hand and led her there. May didn't understand but followed in suite.
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May cocked her head to one side confused. What is this 'delicate' matter? Thought May. Kimberly then sat down and May followed in suit. Kimberly took a few breaths then looked at May, her own piercing violet orbs penetrating sapphire ones. May flinched under her gaze. Kimberly then looked away, and decided to focus on the clouds instead. The sky was a luscious curtain of pink. The sun's glorious rays now fading, as darkness took over.
The sun's rays now held no threat against the darkness's clutches which many victim's fate had fallen. The darkness was a questionable thing. The darkness made things seem more daunting and sinister than it really was. The blanket of darkness cloaked away many unthinkable horrors, causing many of those wondering aimlessly in it's territory completely vulnerable to the silent lurking within the night's shadows. The frosty night's air was enough to chill the blood and send shivers up your spine.
Kimberly began "What was your childhood like?"
May turned to her and smiled. The pink sky brought out the real beauty of those sapphire orbs as they turned to Kimberly. It's sparkling radiance that even Kimberly envied.
May began "My childhood … wasn't easy… when I was young I was much poorer than I was now I had to often pick pocket or steal some food from shops… I was about an inch away from starvation, I often gave all my food that I had stolen to my brother as he was quite sickly when he was young"
May paused then continued "My parents worked 24-7 to raise enough money, so I pretty much learned to cook and did all the house work".
Hardworking and loyal, check thought Kimberly.
"I was very lonely when I was a child, I didn't have much time to go out and make friends, I was too caught up in healing my brother. Although after a few months of painful suffering the disease miraculously disappeared. We were probably blessed as a nice and large yet old house came by and we took the opportunity. We were no longer poor after that but more average. We had enough to eat everyday and I could now be homeschooled and could go out to play" said May as she continued to stare at the clouds with a dreamy expression.
Kimberly couldn't help but flash a genuine smile.
"I was lonely for many years as a child as well. I was often cooped up in my house all day with nothing to do as we were feuding with another kingdom and my parents feared that they would kidnap me and ask for a ransom or worse. Although you had a much harder life than me" murmured Kimberly.
May was quite surprised at that warm smile. Kimberly then took May's hand into her own. "I-I'm sorry that I've been cruel…. I've just always been that way my whole life… but my encounter with you has shed some truth and light into my life and I've learnt from my mistakes…. I'm not really good at apologies" said Kimberly as she smiled warmly.
May was touched by Kimberly's words…. Words of the heart.
"Kimberly…. Thanks…. I don't know what to say…" said May as she returned the smile.
Kimberly shook her head.
"May….. I'm letting Drew go…. No matter how much it hurts… or for how long I've loved him…. I'm setting him free…. it's true….you and Drew belong together" said Kimberly as she chose her words carefully.
May couldn't take it anymore and she pulled Kimberly into an embrace.
"Thank you" said May.
Two small words that meant so much more. May pulled away and frowned slightly.
"But…. does Drew really like me? I have to admit but I've fallen…. for the royal jerk" said May embarrassed.
"Oh May…. you still can't see it can you? The way he looks at you… the way he speaks…. The way he smiles at you……" said Kimberly.
May thought about the many times she had with Drew. It really did add up. May then realized that Kimberly must be hurting so much right now. She was a true friend.
"Kimberly… best friends forever?" said May as she held out her hand.
Kimberly smiled and shook her hand.
"Soooo…. Now that you don't like Drew anymore…. Is there another 'special someone' that had always been there but you've just never seen it? Maybe a guy starting with 'B' said May slyly as she nudged Kimberly.
Kimberly blushed bright crimson.
"N-n-o d-don't jump to conclusions! We're just f-friends!" stuttered Kimberly.
This could not be happening.
However, the word 'friends' made a small stab at her heart. Out of nowhere May scribbled into a notebook.
"First symptom of love: Blushing" recited May.
Kimberly glared at her playfully.
"Sooo… you're now a so called 'love doctor' who can't even admit their own feelings!" said Kimberly smugly. May glared at her.
"I am too a good love doctor!" retorted May.
"Am not!"
"Am too!"
"Am Not!"
"Am too!"
"Am not!" said Kimberly as she giggled.
"Well you can prove to me that I am not a good love doctor if you catch me!" said May as she stuck out her tongue and ran.
"Oh I am so going to catch you!" yelled Kimberly as she sped up.
"Uh oh!" said May as she laughed. They were just so childish sometimes.
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2 hours later…
A sharp disc in the night sky, the only source of comfort and light, valiantly spread it's feeble light with it's fellow companions, the stars. Even it's lustrous and magnificent light did not hold much of a threat to the darkness's clutches. It was nightfall and May and Kimberly were in May's room. May was playing around with Kimberly's cosmetics whilst Kimberly was secretly concocting plans to get May and Drew together.
"Arrggghhh!" screamed Kimberly as she threw yet another ball of paper in the direction of the bin, which was already overflowing. Instead, it hit May's head.
"Ouch! Watch it!" said May.
"Sorry" muttered Kimberly as she chewed the quill agitatedly.
Maybe diagrams and drawings might help? Thought Kimberly as she began to draw.
"Kimmy! How do I look?" said May as she showed Kimberly her finishing masterpiece.
Light pink eye shadow, blush and lipstick.
"Not half bad" muttered Kimberly uninterested. Was it really that hard to concoct a love plan?
"Grrr you never say anything nice" said May as she rubbed the make up off. "Back to the drawing board then" muttered May.
"May it's called the truth" said Kimberly.
"Well you could be nicer" grumbled May as she packed up the make up kit.
"Your bed is lumpy… it hurts" groaned Kimberly as she sat up on the bed. Two hours of lying on her stomach on May's bed was horrible. This is what she calls 'unbelievably soft'? thought Kimberly. Pffffttt not even! Thought Kimberly.
In only a day, May's and Kimberly's relationship and increased amazingly. May walked over to Kimberly and sat down on the bed. She peered over Kimberly's shoulder.
"Wow your writing is amazing… hey what were you writing these past 2 hours?" said May. Kimberly quickly scrunched up the paper and hid it behind her back. She got off the bed.
"N-n-othing, n-n-othing at all!" said Kimberly nervously.
"Then why are you stuttering? It better not be another hook up plan!" said May warningly. Damn it! She knows me too well! Thought Kimberly as she sweat dropped.
May advanced towards her dangerously. Kimberly took a few steps backward and hit the window. Kimberly darted her eyes around the room for an excuse out of this 'dangerous' situation.
"Give me the paper Kimberly" said May warningly.
Come on ideas! Anything will do! Thought Kimberly. She looked out the window and saw Brendan and Drew back. SCORE! Thought Kimberly as she smirked.
"Brendan and Drew are home!" yelled Kimberly. May completely forgot about the paper.
"Yay! They're home!" said May as she ran downstairs.
"Phew!" said Kimberly as she wiped her forehead. Job well done! Thought Kimberly.She then straightened out the paper. The perfect plan… if May had taken it …. Who knows what might happen! Thought Kimberly as she tucked the paper into her pocket and too made her way downstairs.
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Drew smiled at the sight of May running downstairs to greet them. In suit was Kimberly but she looked different. She was smiling! It really lit up her features. Drew smiled back. The real Kimberly finally took the spotlight. Brendan couldn't help but stare. He could feel his heart beat increase. Brendan pondered the thought over. He only liked May… she was the one… wasn't she?
Drew also pondered on his and Brendan's announcement.
I won't let go…. I'll never let go….. may the best man win! Thought Drew.
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I was quite happy with the reviews so I decided to post this chapter up!
Now that I'm on my two week holidays, I'm going to update more often! Although I may have the new chapter ready to be posted but if the reviews are lacking i may not post it up...
So keep it up with the reviews!
The order of my new stories to be posted are... Plus a short summary!
1. This Letter: A short story that'll finish in 9 chapters!
Summary: After all these years, May has finally had the courage to confess her true feelings to Drew. However, after an encounter with him, she learns that he's moving to another country and in the midst of this shock and pain she forgets about her confession. Once, he has left he leaves only a letter behind. Years later, May is still thinking of Drew, regretting that she'd never told him her feelings. Will they meet again? CS MayxDrew
This will be out in a few more days so stay tuned and please read!
2. The Game of Lets Pretend : Contestshipping - May pretends to be Drew's girlfriend to keep fan girls away, who knows what might happen?
3. A Twist of Fate : -Contestshipping - Drew is transformed into a pokemon and May accidently captures him. What will happen next?
4. My Life With Drew (May change the name): -Contestshipping- May moves in to live with Drew. Life is going to be hell. Definetely.
5. Full House: -Contestshipping- May becomes Drew's maid and soon the media flocks in and they have a 'pretend' marriage based only on paper.
6. A Whole New Beginning and Adventure: - Hoenshipping (My first and Last): Brendan's and May's adventures. Probably I'll post this up 1st but expect an update every... 3-6 month...
Tune in to the next chapter!
Chapter 12: Brendan's Confession!
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