It's been a really really really really really long time since I've posted anything(there's a lot more reallys in there but I didn't bother since it takes space). I finally found the time and motivation to write the next chapter. PS The plot in this chapter is pretty confusing so if you don't get it, read it again, SLOWLY.
It had been more than a week since we kissed, and he's been acting like it never
happened. It was driving me crazy, so I tried to not to think about it. I was feeling
really tired today but I didn't even know why. In fact, there was a big
blank in my memory as to what happened today. I was really glad that another
night-long marathon of Love Generation was going to air tonight. I have grown quite
fond of human drama shows because I find the demonworld logic that a male can
purchase a female's love by being the suitor with the most number of decapitated
heads to be quite insulting. 'Human courtship rituals are the very entertaining to
watch." The marathon ended at around 2am, but I didn't feel tired yet. An idea
formed in my head while a grin appeared on my lips. I quietly snuck into the hallway
on the second floor. It was dark, but I've stayed here long enough to wander this
house with ease. Tatsumi's door was locked as usual, so I took the key Oga hides
underneath his dormat in case he locks himself out(which regularly happens). I tried
to tread lightly as to not wake him up, but the old wooden floorboard betrayed me.
I'd think that the Rampaging Demon Ogre/ baby carrying badass would be a monster
in his sleep, being able to sleep through a demonworld thunderstorm. Oga is actually
a light sleeper, a fact that I learned the hard way when he caught me "borrowing"
soda from his secret stash a few months ago. On one of our lengthy Stype calls,
Lamia had taught me about an experimental "shared dream" state that she and her
colloegues had been doing research on for awhile now. I could still remember
Lamia's exact words... "Listen well and do this carefully, we don't know what might
happen if the procedure isn't followed TO THE LETTER. Alright, before you begin,
your mind must be focused, so a couple of minutes of meditation beforehand
wouldn't hurt. Begin contact with the intended target using a small part of your body
such as your finger. Without removing your finger from his or her body, proceed to
wrap your arms around them, sorta like a hug. Now the most important part, wrap
your entire body around theirs, the rule of thumb is: the more physical contact, the
easier it is to connect to the other's mind. Oh I almost forgot, before you can share
your dreams, you need to fall asleep too." I finished the procedure in less than two
minutes so I just had to wait till my need for sleep overcame me. I woke up in a very
familiar setting, I was standing on the street that Tatsumi and I always passed on our
way to St. Ishiyama. The old lady who lived in the house on the corner was leaving
for her morning stroll while the mailman was on his usual route to deliver the
morning mail. It all seemed so... real. Oga was standing by the stoplight to wait for
me like he always did. He seemed unusually jumpy today and he kept fiddling with a
flyer in his hand. I saw myself coming out of the curb with the Master's baby bag.
'OGA YOU LITTLE SHIT, YOU FORGOT THE MASTER'S BAG AGAIN! I SWEAR, THE NEXT
TIME YOU LEAVE THE MASTER'S THINGS, I'LL TEAR YOU LIMB FROM LIMB AND FEED
YOUR INNARDS TO AKUBABA!' I saw myself walking out in a vile temper. I saw how
ugly it looked when I did that and made a mental note about keeping my anger
issues in check. Furuichi came along and began talking to Tatsumi. 'So, have you
asked her yet? 'Nah man, I'll ask her after school.' 'Well you better hurry or you
might end up going alone' 'Speaking of going alone, how's your search going?'
'Believe it or not, she said yes.' 'No way! Who's the desperate girl? 'She's not
desperate, she happens to like me! 'Yeah yeah, anyway who is she?' That's for me to
know, and you to find out.' Mr. Saotome's class passed by quickly, and before I knew
it, the bell rang.' Tatsumi was waiting outside the school still holding a flyer in his
hands. I saw myself exiting the building. Oga started talking to me, but I couldn't hear
his words. It didn't matter though, because I knew what happened next... As if there
was a script, I began reciting our conversation this afternoon. 'Hey Hilda, are you
doing anything tomorrow? If you don't, I was wandering if you'd like to go with me
to...' The mute Oga began to unfold the flyer in his hand. 'I'd love t.. I mean, ME go
with YOU? You must be joking! I would never develop a huge, secret crush on
someone like you! Besides, I've got an important meeting with the Demonlord
tomorrow!' The mute Hilda ran away embarrassed and angry at herself for being so
mean to Oga. The mute Oga, disheartened, looked at the flyer one last time, it read:
" Prom! At the school gym, 6:30-10-00pm Bring a date! And don't be late!
I woke up from the dream crying. I'm so sorry Tatsumi, I'm so sorry... My tears
drenched Oga's shirt so much that it began sticking to my face. I got up and left the
room. Before locking the door, I smiled and whispered 'See you tomorrow, Tatsumi."
Okay, if you guys are still confused about the plot after re-reading it, feel free to post questions on the reviews/comments section and remember to log-in your accounts so I can reply.
