Chapter 12
When They Came
Point of View: Sora
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"Will you...will you pretend to be my boyfriend?"
I gaped at her, my mouth literally dropped, and my eyes widened slightly. A few awkward seconds past between us. I attempted so many times to answer, but nothing came out. My voice just halted. I mean, exactly how was I supposed to answer this? She wants me to pretend to be her boyfriend?! Exactly what makes her stupid enough to even ask me this question? If she's sane enough, she'd know my answer is an instant NO!
She looked at me, nervously, carrying the look of hope. I tried speaking again. I could only make out strange noises. She looked so helpless, actually rather pathetic if you took some time to study her expression.
"I-I..."
That was all I could mumble out. How was I supposed to turn her down? "Oh! Thanks, but no thanks." A bit too corny. "Umm...how do I say this...NO." Yeah...that was a little too mean. I don't know how long we just stood there. I could see Janice was starting to regret that she asked me that. Think Sora! How do you reject a girl? I've seen Riku do it all the time! Now what does he say...? Oh right! That's it!
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"My answer's on this piece of paper."
Then he'd walk away, and the girl would open it, hoping to find he had written 'yes' or perhaps his number. Of course, she'd be disappointed when she found it read, "No," or "You wish."
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I thought about the many times he had turned down girls this way, and actually considered it for a moment. He always carried a piece of paper with him when he was sixteen or seventeen. Now, he just says it straight out, "yes" or "no." A droplet of sweat slipped down the side of my face. I didn't have paper... I shifted uncomfortably, then I looked at her and realized the only reason I was scared to say no. She looked too much like Kairi. Realizing this foolish reason, I grasped my thoughts again, and I said boldly,
"No."
I started to walk away. "Sora!" Janice cried as she followed me out the room, "Please? I really, really need you to do this for me!" I turned around to face her. I twisted my face to look half sorry for her. "Let me think about it...NO." I walked down the stairs, the light thumps behind me indicating she was still following me. I opened the door and walked outside, slamming the door behind me. "Come on Sora!" I heard the door open and close again, and I sighed, annoyed.
"Just do this one favor for me, and I'll never ask anything from you again."
"Umm...how do I say this...NO."
Then, she marched in front of me, carrying a rather furious expression on her face. She struck her hand on her hip, leaning slightly to her left.
"And why not?"
"I-I..."
Okay, I didn't have a good reason, I just didn't want to. And besides, she has a lot of boyfriends she could ask.
"You have a lot of boyfriends, ask them!"
She sighed, annoyed and frustrated, "Guy-friends! They're only friends, and I know you way better that I know any of them!"
I turned from her again, going down a different sidewalk. She was really pushing it... If it were Kairi, maybe... But I'm not going with a Kairi-look-alike, just 'cause she...looks like her! And now that I think about it, they really don't look that much alike. Kairi has long auburn hair and blue eyes. Janice has short dark brown hair, and dark brown eyes. The only thing exactly the same is their height and that really isn't much to notice.
"And besides..." she continued on, "I know you'd do this for Kairi if she asked you."
My face burned up, I blushed madly. "Wh-What? I don't know what you're talking about!"
She smirked, having found my weak spot. I altered my position slightly, an awful attempt to hide my scarlet face. I averted me gaze to the ground, afraid to face her again. Gosh, she was like a scheming Selphie and a caring Kairi all in one! I could see her walk around me to face me again out of the corner of my eye. I gulped. She was getting scary...
"I'm intrigued," she started, as she once again faced me, "I know what you were going to say that one day a month back, and I'm sure you'd love it if I told Kairi myself what you were going to say!"
My expression changed from embarrassment to instant shock and appall. This girl was blackmailing me!
"Let's see," she continued on, "How should I start this? 'Oh hey Kairi! Remember that boat ride over, and Sora was trying to tell you something? Well he was trying to say-'"
"Okay, Okay!" I nearly screamed as I quickly interrupted her. If any of the by passers had heard what she said, that attended Laguna, I'd never hear the end of it! I sighed in defeat, "Okay, I'll do what you want, but exactly what do you want me to do?"
She grinned brightly, obviously pleased at her victory, "Well, as I've told you, about six of my friends from back home are coming to visit me! They want me to show them around the island, you know, give them a little tour of the place."
"So why do you need me?" I asked, not at all pleased at my job description.
"I wasn't finished," she said, slightly irritated, "Well, I don't go out very often, so I'd be kind of lost in this place... It's just for one day! And I need them to think you're my boyfriend."
"Okay..." I mumbled, still containing a hint of confusion, "But what's with the boyfriend act?"
I'm guessing that was the wrong thing to ask, 'cause suddenly, her face burned up, not of embarrassment, but of...anger...?
"Sean's coming...and apparently, according to Cara, so is his new girlfriend...heh heh..." she growled, still trying to appear cheerful.
"Who's he?" I asked her.
Rather ignoring my question, she gave her own answer, "God! I can't believe he'd do something like that right before I moved!!! We could've had such a sweet thing going on! He even told me he liked me! But now, suddenly he's got a girlfriend!!! What's wrong with guys these days?! Do they get over things that fast?!?!"
I started to sneak away, but...she snatched me back, and continued on, while I was completely petrified, "SO...I wanna show all them how happy I am with my own boyfriend, and I don't even care about Sean anymore!"
I gave her a look the sane gave to the crazy. This girl was out of her mind! The only reason she wanted me to act for her is so she can show me off to her friends?!
"I changed my mind, no," I started to walk away again.
"Please Sora!" she cried, running after me, "You know how hard it was for me to ask! And besides! I know you would do something like this for Kairi! I'll pay you back somehow, I promise!"
I stopped, sighing in defeat. She was right. "How?"
She beamed, "OhmigoshthankyouSora!" She hugged me so tight, I couldn't breathe...
"Y-Your –cough- ch-choking –cough- m-me!"
She quickly let go, "Whoops, sorry! I'll think of something! Thank you so much!"
"Whatever..."
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"What? Janice's boyfriend?!"
"Mmm-hmm," I said back into the phone.
I was talking to Riku, trying to keep in touch every now and then.
"Well, what about Kairi?"
"What about Kairi?" I asked as I reached for some junk food I stashed in my room.
"Well...don't you like her? Wouldn't it be like...cheating on her?"
"Riku," I started as I chewed on some gum, "Nothing's going on between us, and we haven't spoken since that one day, so...well, I'm thinking she's already got someone..."
Riku didn't say anything.
"Besides," I continued on as I popped some popcorn into my mouth, "Nothing's gonna change between Janice and me."
"Hey Sora, gotta go, but I'll talk to you later," Riku said, "Good luck on your date!"
"It's not a date!!!" I screamed into the receiver as he hung up.
I sighed as I placed the phone back in its place. I guess this situation did seem like it... Janice is obviously still in love with the guy. She is totally clueless about how she should handle it... But...then again, I'm not exactly the person who should be talking...
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Friday.
I glanced at my watch as I leaned against a pole. Janice dressed in a black tank, and dark jeans, her hair completely down. Me...I was just wearing a shirt and shorts. ("Come on Sora! You have to look nice for my friends!" "Nope! I can dress any way I want!") She glanced around nervously for the boat to pull in.
"They're here! They're here!" she cried as the honking of a ship rang throughout the air.
"I see..." I mumbled, my eyes still ringing.
The ship halted at the pier as a huge crowd of passengers poured out. I dragged Janice to the side to avoid being trampled by the many tourists. She searched the crowd wildly, looking for any trace of her old friends. I mimicked her actions, though I've never met any of them...so I wouldn't know what any of them would look like... It was a few minutes before the rush of passengers diminished.
"There they are!" she cried, pointing to a small group of teens, exiting last.
She ran over to them, I decided just to stay put. I'd feel too awkward among a group of people I've never met.
("Ohmigosh, Cara!" "Ohmigosh, Janice!")
Then came a series of 'hi'-s and 'how you've been?'-s, and a lot of other greetings.
"Hey Janice!"
"Wow, you cut your hair!"
"Hey, great to see you again!"
I glanced at her blissful face. She looked so happy. Maybe the happiest I've ever seen her. I put on a friendly smile, and then walked over to them.
And so, my "date" began...
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Author's Notes: Well, it's been a while since I've updated! I just didn't feel like writing this week... Whoohoo! My school got out this Thursday! But...I'm kinda sad too... Whoops, gotta stop rambling on. My brother had his graduation ceremony on Thursday too! I almost cried a few times at the beginning! Oh yeah, thanks to everyone who reviewed my two crappy one shots! I got so many for my first attempts! You guys are so supportive despite how much I suck! Hey, I need an opinion for my next chapter, what should I do next? Kairi's POV (find out a little more about her school life, maybe I'll make Brent have a crush on her...) or Sora's POV (find out what happened during his "date")? You decide! And if you don't...well, you never know what I'll do!
Oh, by the way, I got soo many reviews! Not all for the same chapters, but still! Thanks everyone!
Reviews:
Zanisha: Hey, thanks for reviewing! Yeah, let's see... -goes through reviews- You reviewed chapter 2, and were reviewer number 5! I'll try to check out your work as often as possible, I'm still pretty busy, and my computer keeps screwing up... Oh, and you get a cookie! Lol.
Daggerly: I know! I used to think she was a he too! Oh, and to your question, both. Confused? Think about it: if I'm asian, I'd be asian, and look it. Lol. Yeah, I'm not normal; I can't just say 'I'm asian.'
Juzluvnsora: Yeah, I'd hate them too if I weren't writing this! But...they're cool in real life. Janice is based on my friend Janet, and Naomi looks nothing like how she does in real life, I just wanted her to remind Sora of fourteen year old Kairi.
HisLight: Lol. You and aliasfan both like the same thing! I try to make stuff exciting; I'll make sacrifices if I have to. What sacrifices? Well, I'll screw up my characters' love lives!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
madcow863: I'm so glad you started writing! I'll try to review every time, but don't be surprised if I forget a chapter or two, I often forget what fictions I read...
aliasfan: 'What if they have to kiss?' Gosh, you guys keep giving me great suggestions without even realizing it! Lol.
Shinimegumi Sky: Hey, glad you decided to review! Actually...you didn't say that... Well, I love your original fic, and I'll try to review as soon as you update, but I don't go on fictionpress that much, so it might be a while...
Da UnDeRsIgNeD: Well, I guess I was expecting to get a flame sooner or later, but hey, I'd prefer if you gave me some constructive criticism instead of just plain out saying I suck.
Infrared Ray: I'm glad you like! Oh, and I don't have or play Harvest Moon: AWL, so yeah...
Brittany Hey, I remember you! Kinda cute? Okay, my friend Lvkishugs and I just think he's way more than just cute! Lol. ARGH!!! If you asked me earlier, I could've given you Janice's role! Or Naomi, but I'm kinda finished with her... Well, I think I can smuggle you in, but just VERY briefly... I'm sorry, I can't think of any other place to stick you in! But, I can also briefly put you in at the very end as one of the friends Kairi's hosting the carnival with!
Astaldotholwen: I so love your fictions! Don't worry; I'll always be there to review! I know what you mean; my fake fic is too...creepy...
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Question of the Day:
Are there any sluts that get on your nerves at your school?
My Answer: Oh yeah! Slut 1) Kelly Humphrey, Slut 2) Alexi Hedland. They wear way too much makeup for girls our age. I'm trying...very, VERY hard to stay nice to Kelly, since she doesn't hate me...yet, but I don't hesitate to walk into Alexi's path.
Okay, please review!
-Lyphe