Your Typical New Kid
by
Stars of Gold
Chapter 14:
Votes:
Version 1: 2
Version 2: 3
Indifferent: 1
Version 2 wins! I was rooting for that one, actually. P
Chapter 15: Why I Love Her
Told from Nanaho's point of view.
Excerpt: The Very Private Diary of Inaya Nanaho
Dear Diary,
I wish that you didn't have the Dear Diary heading in flowery font, as usual.
Anyway, today, I just started a competition with Watanabe Emi, one of the most popular girls in school. She is also Inoue Taiki's girlfriend.
It hurts me to even write it.
Anyway, I challenged her through my telepathy, and she accepted. We then went to Unenomiya Nonoko's lab to pick up some Truth Serum. I was doubtful about the abilities of that blue liquid, but then Nonoko gave me a sample and asked me where I had gotten the underwear that I was wearing - and I truthfully and unwillingly replied that it was from Victoria's Secret. Emi looked surprised. "Victoria's Secret? I didn't know they had that here..." I shrugged. "There's a branch hidden somewhere in the trees around Central Town, so that the boys can't go peeping. Someone's put a barrier there, so no males, not even animals, can get in. I suppose you've never been that far in Central Town."
She nodded thoughtfully. "Perhaps Mikan-chan would know where it is..." I snorted. "Sakura? She still wears patterned panties. Hyuuga announces it to everyone."
She cocked her head. "True. I believe I shall do some exploring. I'll see you two later." She promptly exited the lab. I blinked for a moment, then rushed out after her, yelling, "Hey! I'm coming! You are SO not going to go see Taiki-kun!"
I could almost hear Nonoko sighing, "Helpless..."
Nah.
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Okay! So now, Emi is out of the way, and I have Taiki all to myself for one week! Yes! He will definitely fall for my charms when he has to spend one whole week with me and only me. Ha - I say it like it's a bad thing. As if. I'm wonderful beyond reason, and I don't see why he hates me so much.
He says it's because I'm so clingy and annoying. Nonsense! I'm not clingy, and I'm certainly not annoying! Ooh, maybe he's teasing me because he likes me!
...Grr...
Koko just walked by and burst into laughter, saying, "No way, Inaya-san, no way!" I glared daggers at him, but he ignored me. Thankfully, Anna came out of nowhere and bopped him on the head, apologizing to me. He promptly stopped laughing, and instead said, "Ow!" She then began to pull him away by the ear, all the while scolding him. "I told you not to do hurtful things like that! That's why people don't like you!"
"But it's because of that some people like me! You, for example, like me because I always know how to cheer you up when you're down, nee?"
"That's different. That's because you know me, not because you peeked into my mind. You can only see what's currently going through our minds anyway."
"But Annnnnnnaaaa..."
I chuckled to myself as I walked away, Taiki in tow. He seemed to be murmuring under his breath. I couldn't make out the words, but I loosened my death grip on his arm, knowing that he was probably swearing at me.
He blinked, then jerked his arm away from me. He then attempted to run away, but I said, "Didn't Watanabe-san tell you to stay with me?"
He paused, then slowly turned back to me, sulking. We walked in silence for a bit, until we reached a grassy field. "What does she have that I don't, anyway?" He stopped, then turned to me with an irritated expression. "My friendship, for one," He replied, glancing up at the sky as he sat himself down on the grass. "A beautiful personality, other than that," He smiled. "Do you really want to know why I like her so much?" He asked, glancing up at me. I nodded vigorously. He shrugged. "Whatever, just don't go crying in hurt or something. I don't like to see girls cry." I nodded impatiently, gesturing for him to speak.
"Emi and I, we grew up together. I got a crush on her at the age of 10. You know the saying, 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder'? Yeah, that's what happened. I had to leave for Alice Academy at the age of 13, and right before I left, she gave me a bracelet that she'd made herself. She isn't very good with crafts, and yet she made a friendship bracelet for me. It must've taken weeks, especially with the amount of homework we received, and for that, I loved her even more.
"Then, two years later, she shows up at Alice Academy, wielding both an Ice Alice and a calm and cool attitude, not at all like the Emi I remembered. I knew that the reason for this emotionless shell was her mother's accident and my leaving her, both happening at the same time, too. I was determined to crack it, and crack it I did.
"I love Emi, because, in my eyes, she's perfect. I love her because she's kind and caring, even if people don't know it. I love her because she doesn't squeal like a fan-girl every time she sees me. I love her because she stood by me, even when she found out, when we were 11, that I had an Alice. I love her because she enjoys reading and writing, because she match-makes and even because she hates pickles. I love her because she's strong and brave, daring and loving, more than I could ever hope for.
"She...She is my life. She is my best friend. She is my opposite, and I love her more for it. She is the one I'm in love with."
By then, tears were trailing down my cheeks, not in hurt, but in guilt. I was selfish, trying to steal this boy away from the one he loves. His words were so moving, so touching, so...utterly cheesy...that I actually fell for it.
He continued to stare up at the bright blue sky before glancing up at me and taking notice of my tears. He sighed. "I hate it when girls cry. Don't cry." I shook my head. "I was just so...touched. It was cheesy, but it was so sweet, so sincere. Oh, I wish someone would love me like that." I muttered the last bit to myself, wiping my tears with the back of my hand. "Oh, here." He handed me a handkerchief. I smiled in gratitude, and dabbed at my eyes with it.
"Hey, Nanaho-chan?"
"Hmm?"
"Have you ever taken notice of Imapa Ayuu, that boy who sits behind you in class?"
"...Who?"
"Imapa Ayuu. He likes you, you know. You should really give him a chance."
I snorted. "Oh, that guy? He's so weird! He prefers brunettes to blonds, likes brown eyed girls instead of blue, and he likes someone with average grades and looks!"
He chuckled. "Does that description fit anyone you know?"
I blinked. "Yeah, but..."
He raised an eyebrow.
"Sakura-san is already taken!"
He promptly dropped to the floor, falling over anime style.
Okay! That's done. Review, please. I have exams tomorrow. Boo.
Stars of Gold