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Entry 2: obnoxious
By definition, the word obnoxious means 'annoying or objectionable due to being a showoff or attracting undue attention to oneself'; though I think a few certain individuals whom I cannot stand have successfully redefined the word in their own image. Every day those people show up to school about an hour late and stroll in whenever they wish interrupting the second period sensei's lesson. Now it's not the entrance per say that interrupts the lesson, it's mainly that the primed ears of pathetic fans can hear any of their obnoxious vehicles from miles (and minutes) away.
Between the costs of Nagihiko's dark blue and black Bugatti Veyron, Nadeshiko's deep purple Audi A5 convertible, Utau's silver Porche Carrera, and Ikuto's black Koenigsegg CCX, we could eradicate world hunger for a year. The priorities of the people making those cars, let alone the people buying them are beyond me. It's not even the cars I mind, but what really irritates me is when they all come in Kukai's colossal unnecessary H3 Hummer. That car is a menace to society! It's a beast!
It was that big yellow thing trying to fit its way into the school parking lot that practically destroyed my baby. It was the day after my sixteenth birthday. I drove to school in my brand new orange Volkswagen Bettle, so happy that my parents had settled their differences to let me have a nice present. I eased it into the parking lot, looking both ways and checking my mirrors. Then, as I was pulling my keys out of the ignition, that thing came into the space next to me and scraped the side of my car! I mean seriously, who parks a Hummer next to a bug?
That day when I came home my parents threw a fit, but of course they didn't go off on me like normal people, oh no, they just had to turn on one another. It was the worst fight they ever had. It got so bad that one of my neighbors had to call the police because my mom was bleeding on the floor. Things weren't the same for me since. My parents sleep in different rooms now and go out of the way not to see each other, and whenever they do a huge fight ensues. Almost every time I end up with bruises from trying to break them up. The damages to my car were paid for of course, but that's not the point. There are some things that money can't fix. Those five are the reason that my entire world came crashing down, and they're too self absorbed to even notice.
But anyway, their narcissism is another story for another day. My only problem as of now is that recently Amu has been disappearing with them. Now before you accuse me of being a jealous friend, please listen to my reasoning. Amu is not rich, she's normal. She can't bribe her way out of situations like the rest of them. So every day when she walks in with the twins sensei marks her late while the 'lord' and 'lady' get away with it. Of course Amu is oblivious to all this, which brings me to my next point.
Though I hate to admit it, both those purple haired mongrels have high GPA's and are going to pass under any circumstances…Amu on the other hand is not. She's already failing her first period class and probably this one. Every time I bring this to her attention she changes the subject. So much for being a good friend.
End
Amu drummed her fingers impatiently against her window pane. When her friends offered her a ride to school, she assumed that they'd actually be going. School started nearly two hours ago and she was still waiting for her ride. It was a wonder she didn't hear a lecture from her mom before she left for work. She whipped out her cell phone, about to text Ikuto that she was about to start walking when an ear splitting honk stopped her in her tracks.
"Yo Hinamori!" Kukai yelled "Come outside". Amu grabbed her North Face book bag off the couch and ran to the huge car. Kukai was driving and Utau sat in the passenger seat. Ikuto was half asleep in the very back.
"What took you so long?" the pinkette asked while climbing in next to the black cat. She couldn't imagine how it could take two hours to drive fifteen blocks.
"Utau was recording", Kukai explained. "She had us wait at the studio until she was done". At this the pop star pouted and turned around to face the window.
"You could have left if you wanted to. I'm so sorry for burdening you with my career", she said sarcastically. "Besides, you should thank me. We'd be in history right now and you know you hate the teacher".
"True", he admitted. "We probably would have skipped anyway. Hey Ikuto, how did you manage to pass that course anyway?"
"Simple. I didn't ever show up and the lady took me off her roster. I got the credit because she thought I transferred", he explained before drifting back into a dreamlike state. Amu blushed slightly, he was so cute when he was sleeping. Ikuto opened one eye. "You're a perverted little girl aren't you…Amu". She wasn't even sure he was awake or not.
Amu looked around. They seemed to be going in the opposite direction from the school. "Hey, where are we going?" she asked.
"To Nade and Nagi's", Kukai said. "They always take the longest". Amu nodded her understanding though somehow she found it hard to believe. Minutes later, the hummer came to a complete stop in front of the Fujisaki estate. Amu gasped, it looked like the imperial palace in a feudal fairytale. It was amazing to think she actually knew the people who lived there. She snapped back to reality when the door next to her opened. "Why are we getting out?" she asked. Usually the people getting the ride came out of the house.
"We're having brunch", Utau explained as if it were the most mundane thing in the world. "You really are new around here", she realized. Amu was stunned. They were going to have brunch. The fact that it was too late for breakfast and they still weren't in school spoke for itself.
"I-is this alright?" she asked, her spastic side showing its head once again.
"Amu, we're your friends", Utau said, thinking that would answer her question.
"Yes but what does that have to do-"
"If it wasn't alright we wouldn't be taking you", Ikuto finished, trying his best to sound completely uninterested.
"H-hai", she said, all her fears being cast aside.
"Alright then, if we're through, let's eat!" Kukai suggested. The inside of the Fujisaki estate was just as impressive as the outside, if not more. Japanese artifacts and intricate designs littered the hallways and enchanted their eyes as they were guided into the dining room by a maid; only after trading their shoes for house slippers of course.
"Please make yourselves comfortable. Nadeshiko-sama and Nagihiko-sama will be with you shortly", the older woman said before making her exit.
"W-was that a maid?" Amu asked stunned. She'd only seen servants in movies.
"Yea, they have two, and a cook", Utau said casually.
"She doesn't do much work around here though", Ikuto commented. The Fujisaki women took pride in their phenomenal cooking.
"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Nadeshiko said as she walked in with a huge tray loaded with homemade buttermilk pancakes.
"This is amazing!" Amu said. Her mom only made things from scratch on special occasions. "N-Nadeshiko…where are you going?" she asked as her friend retreated into the kitchen.
"Bringing in the second course", she explained. By her last trip in addition to pancakes, the friends were served omelets, bacon, finger sandwiches, smoked salmon and seasonal fruits, along with the usual green tea and coffee and orange juice.
"Hey, where's Nagi?" Amu asked while nibbling on a sandwich.
"Playing basketball out back", Nadeshiko explained.
"Shall I retrieve the young master?" another maid asked. This one was a bit older than the first.
"Thank you Baaya, but that won't be necessary", Nadeshiko said. "He'll be here in three…two…"
"Did I smell bacon?"
"Told you", Nade said calmly as she sipped her tea gracefully.
"Twin telepathy is creepy", Utau whispered to Kukai who nodded his agreement.
"We heard that", the Fujisaki's replied in unison.
"See!" the blonde pressed. Amu chuckled. She'd never seen such a lively group of people. Her eyes turned to a nearby calendar. A certain date was circled in red. Twin's birthday was written in red sharpie. She smiled lightly, it was amazing how they could make such an elaborate home feel so lived in and filled with real family life.
"What are you doing for your sixteenth?" she asked, much anticipating to hear plans about a trip to the Bahamas or the Swiss Alps.
"I'm driving my car!" Nagihiko said.
"Finally!" Kukai exclaimed. "My best friend's dad buys him the most expensive car in the world and can't borrow it because he can't drive legally until he's sixteen. The injustice of it all", he mused while shaking his head. Amu's eyes were practically bulging out of their sockets. The most expensive car in the WORLD! Really, how much money did they have?
"H-he's kidding right?" she asked.
"Nope", Nadeshiko said "men are ridiculous when it comes to cars, especially my dad".
"But seriously, though. You're throwing a party, right?" Utau asked.
"Yea, it's been awhile since the last rave", Kukai said.
"Should be interesting", now even Ikuto was getting into it.
"Well I guess that would be nice, but its such short notice", Nade said. In a moment's notice, Utau whipped out her organizer.
"In our world there is no such thing as too short notice. I'll get my events planner on it", she said, texting with one phone while another was in her ear.
"Nade…chicken or steak?"
"What?"
"Do you want chicken at the party or steak?" the blonde snapped.
"O-oh, um chicken I guess", the girl replied.
"Rice or pasta?"
"Pasta"
"Marinara or Alfredo?"
"Alfredo"
"Angel's food or devils food?"
"Angels"
"Chocolate or Vanilla?"
"Vanilla…I guess". Some people were allergic to chocolate but never has she heard of someone being allergic to vanilla.
"Okay we have our menu", Utau said. "Did you get that Yoshiro-san? We need enough of that to serve a thousand people for next Saturday alright" she said into the phone. There was a pause. "Yes, that will be fine, thank you". She snapped the phone shut and turned to her friends.
"See, that wasn't so hard", she said. "So what about the theme?"
"Theme", Amu repeated. This whole process was foreign to her.
"What she wants the party to be based on. You know a gimmick". The girl had clearly been spending too much time around her manager. Nadeshiko tapped her lip with her index finger.
"Well a masquerade ball would be fun," she admitted. "What do you guys think?" she asked. Amu's eyes lit up.
"That's a great idea! We could all dress up in costumes and everyone would have to wear a mask", she said.
"Yea, but it would have to be formal to semi-formal or else someone's gonna show up with a strip of fabric on!" Utau decided.
"Wouldn't that be you?" Nagihiko asked. Utau silenced him with a glare.
"I'm all for that", Kukai said. "But no theme, why do girls always have to ruin a good thing with their…girly-ness?" he asked.
"The word is feminism", Utau quipped.
"Same difference but seriously…masks…costumes? Are you planning a party or a school play?"
"Look, its Nade's sweet sixteen! If she wants a masquerade she's getting a masquerade. It's a great idea! Even if it wasn't, even if she wanted something stupid like a circus theme we'd back her on it because it's her day. Right Amu?"
"Right!" Amu said, only halfway agreeing. She cringed inwardly. Rima had a circus themed party two years ago.
"Well its Nagihiko's party too! Do you think he wants to walk around in a puffy shirt and dress pants? No man wants that. There is no justice in this plan. We should just have a regular party, wear jeans and sneakers and book a good DJ and dim the lights. Right Ikuto?"
"I don't care once there's food", the cat like boy replied. He knew it was futile to try to get between Utau and what she wanted.
"Me neither", Nagihiko said. "I just want to drive my car…I'm not even going". Nadeshiko narrowed her eyes dangerously.
"Oh you are most definitely going, and you're going to have a damn good time and fall in love so you can stop moping around and ruining our good mood!" she shouted. Nagi raised his hands in submission.
"Okay, okay I'll go", he said. Nadeshiko smiled sweetly.
"Good, we should probably go to school now". A collective groan was heard from the teens as they piled into Kukai's car.
Amu strolled into her third period science class with a relaxed expression on her face. "You're late Hinamori-san what happened?" the sensei asked. She was an older woman with graying hair who wore lipstick meant for a woman half her age.
"G-gomen but…" she had absolutely no excuse planned out. Rima was about to raise her hand and bail her friend out though she completely deserved what was coming to her, but then the door swung open once again.
"Gomen-nasai sensei. Amu-chan was helping me file papers in the main office. Please excuse her", Nadeshiko said. Even though the group itself was notorious, Nadeshiko had a spotless track record and was well liked among teachers. The strict sensei's face softened considerably.
"I understand. She must have learned something while in your company since you are in advanced chemistry classes. She is excused…my apologies Hinamori-san go take your seat", the woman said.
"Arigato", Nadeshiko gave a winning smile before stepping out the door. When footsteps were no longer heard pandemonium ensued.
"Sugoi!"
"She's such a hottie!"
"And so sweet!"
"A real lady!"
"Marry me Fujisaki-san!"
The crazed cries went on for a few minutes after that. Amu went to her lab table and took her seat beside Rima and across from Lulu and Tadase.
"Where were you?" Rima asked, her voice was icy. Amu tried to search her friend's face to assess how much trouble she was in. Unfortunately her bangs were covering her eyes and they cast a shadow over the rest of her face. That was never a good sign.
"A-at Nadeshiko's house", she admitted. It was better to be honest in situations like these.
"And what happened there?"
"We ate brunch…and made…plans", Amu braced herself for the explosion to come. Surprisingly it didn't. Rima sighed deeply.
"I see…next time, at least come up with an excuse. The 'princess' will probably be too busy fluffing her tutu to save you next time. Even though you would have deserved whatever happened if she didn't".
"But you were going to save her too", Lulu pointed out.
"I was planning no such thing", Rima said, a red tint appearing on her cheeks.
"You were about to raise your hand. Tadase saw it too, right", Lulu said, waiting for the boy to back her up.
"She's so…beautiful", he mused. The image of Nadeshiko's smile was still fresh in his mind.
"I think I'm going to puke", Lulu said. "He did not just call that purple jellybean beautiful".
"Lulu-chan, please don't talk about her that way", Amu said. "She's one of my best friends".
"You always were a bad judge in character", Lulu quipped.
"Got that right", Rima agreed. Amu sighed. They were the two most stubborn girls on the planet…except Utau…and Nade on a Wednesday.
"Anyway Tadase-kun", Amu said "I think I have a way to set you up with Nadeshiko". The boy immediately snapped out of dreamland.
"Really, how?" he asked, ruby colored eyes brimming with hope. At this time, Amu felt Lulu's glare burning a hole in the back of her head.
"I-I'll tell you later Tadase-kun", she said, not wanting to further anger either of her female friends.
After school was dismissed, Seiyo High School was showered with black and silver flyers. "Attention Seiyo!" Utau shouted from on top of the water fountain.
"You've gotta be kidding me", Rima murmured.
"Just listen!" Amu pleaded.
"You are all invited to the Nadeshiko and Nagihiko's masquerade sweet sixteen party. There's gonna be great food, and a live concert by me, Hoshina Utau. Everyone has to wear a costume and a mask and invite as many people as you want. Pick up one of the falling invitations for more info, thanks guys!" she shouted into a megaphone and gave thumbs up to the helicopter above her.
"Really a helicopter, can you believe them?" Lulu asked.
"I know, how obnoxious", Rima added. Amu turned to Tadase and gave him a wink.
"Tadase", she whispered. "At that Masquerade, I'm going to help you win over Nadeshiko".
A/N: So, how'd you like it? Rima and Nagi are going to meet in the next chapter. One other thing, you might want to suggest which pairings you want to see, especially pertaining to Kukai (since everybody loves him…including me). Read and review please!
