Pucca confused?
It was a normal Friday night. Pucca and Ching had planned to go out and watch a movie at 7:30. She looked at the clock and saw that it was still early. Pucca was looking forward to it but felt like she should just stay home. She put music on and layed on her bed. She was still very much confused and couldn't think about anything straight. "Ahhh! What to do! What if Garu goes too! How can I confront him? I feel like I have betrayed him."
Ching was really happy that all of her friends were all going to go watch a fun movie. She noticed that Pucca has been acting quite strange and kind of distant from the rest of the gang. She remembers when they were a little younger. The four of them would always hang out and have fun. She laugh as she got a flashback of when they first meet the boys.
Pucca lays in bed not sure of what to think of her strange dream, rather nightmare. She get up and looks in the mirror and says, "Pucca! Get a hold of yourself. It was just a dream, forget it. Go have a good time." She took a deep breath and said,"You're right, I'm going to forget and go have fun with my friends.
It was a pleasant summer day. The weather was perfect not too hot or too cold. It was warm and a gentle breeze. It was the perfect day to go fly a kite, so Ching and Pucca had plan to go fly their kites. Pucca had a nice, bright red kite and Ching had a unique, cool magenta one. They were extremely happy to finally get to use their kites. It was their first time. On the same day, Garu and Abyo were taking advantage of the beautiful weather and play fighting outside. They randomly meet up and became close even made a friendship club. She laughed and whispered,"Hahaha...The Pucca Gang"
Abyo and Garu were just outside Abyo's home. They were practicing their Ninja moves. Master Chang had told Garu to practice his replication trick. Garu had fun tricking Abyo. Abyo was frustrated because he couldn't seem to find and hit the really Garu, only his clones, sending him face first into the quite muddy ground.
Ching decided to call the boys to see if they would join them. She called Abyo. Ring, Ring, Ring. His dad picked up. Policeman Bruce said,"Hello this is Bruce, Over." ching replied, " Hello Policeman Bruce may I talk to Abyo please?" Policeman Bruce said, " Of course, Ching. Let me get him for you, Over." He called out to Abyo saying, "Abyo, you have a phone call, Over." Garu looked at Abyo and he shrugged his shoulder. He got on the Phone and said," Hello?" Ching replied, "Hey Abyo, Pucca and I are going to the movies later! Would Garu and you want to join us?" Abyo thought of a moment, looked at Garu from the window and taught that Garu would most likely rather stay home or continue practicing his moves. He smiled and said, "Sure thing. We will both go!" Ching said, "Alrighty then meet us there by 7." Ching smiled. She then taught ohh I need to call Pucca!
Pucca was just about to get ready, but her phone rang. She answered it. It was Ching, she exclaimed, "Pucca are you almost ready?" Pucca replied "No, not yet." Ching proclaimed,"Guess who decided to join us!" Pucca hoping it wasn't Garu, nervously asked, "Who?!" Ching happily said, "The boys!... Can you believe it?" Pucca not sure how to respond said,"ahh... Yeah that's great I guess. Well bye I need to get ready. Call you later." Ching realized something was wrong. "Pucca would usually be happy and can't wait... What's wrong," she thought.
Abyo headed back to where Garu was. Garu stared at him confused and a bit worried because Abyo had an evil grin on his face. Abyo noticed Garu's reaction and laughed. Garu annoyed of being uninformed, kick Abyo for some answer. Abyo finally stopped and said, "I hope you don't have any plans today because we're going to the movies." Garu realized he got dragged into hanging out with the girls.
Tobe called all his Ninjas to a meeting. He proclaimed, "Ninjas you have done a good job keeping this place in tiptop shape. As a reward we shall go see this fantastic movie. I heard there was this really talented extra in it, but he only got one minute of film time because he was so good and was going to take off the attention from the main character." One of his Ninjas asked, "Is that the movie you tried out for but you were so bad that they felt bad and gave you an extra part that just stands in the back with no lines? Tobe said, "No, you idiot. I refused to play the main part because I wanted to continue living normal and at peace, I didn't want paparazzi everywhere I go. They begged me on their knees and I decided to play an extra just to make them happy." Another Ninja exclaimed, " wait wasn't it the other way around?" Tobe angrily said, "Do you guys want to go or not? You guys can stay and clean the backyard!" His Ninjas said, "No, we would love to see the awesome movie you're in!" Tobe proclaimed, "Alrighty then, be ready at 6:30, the movie starts at 7pm sharp!" They all scrambled to get ready.
Pucca was frustrated, nervous, and at some point mad. She thought, "Why am I worrying, what did I do wrong? I always try to put myself out there, and show how I feel! It's Garu who makes no attempts! He's always running away and never makes time, or takes me seriously. What... Why... Ah I don't know! Even though Garu's like that, my heart only has eyes for him. No matter how hurt or how painful it is." Pucca laid down in bed, grabbed her pillow and stared at the ceiling. She ever so quietly let the tears run down her cheeks.
Ching was heading to Pucca's to pick her up so they could go together. Ching ask Uncle Dumpling where Pucca was. He said,"She's been in her room for quite a while now, I hope nothing's wrong. I think I heard her questioning herself, what a funny girl." Ching was worried and headed up to Pucca's room. Ching hesitated a while but then knocked lightly and said,"Pucca are you alright?...Pucca?"
Abyo and Garu, against his will headed towards the movie theater. Garu was a little irritated because when they received the ticket he notice Tobe blabbing to his ninjas. He hoped they wouldn't approach them. Sadly they did. Tobe announced, "why thank you Garu for contributing to my movie. Abyo said,"psh...you're movie? I don't see your face on the cover?!" Tobe answered,"Well I'll have you know, I'm in a couple of scenes, but refused to be the lead because I don't want to be followed around by paparazzi and girls throwing themselves at me. You all know there's only one girl for me." Abyo said,"oh yeah and who would that be?" Tobe staring right in to Garu's eyes said," You'll soon find out. Muhahahah" his Ninjas shortly joined his evil laugh.
Pucca wiped her tears, cleared her throat, and replied," yeah I'm fine. Just changing." Ching said,"Are you sure, we could always cancel and have a girls night?" Pucca laughed a bit and said,"yeah we could, but we already have this planned. I'll be out in a minute." Ching replied. "Alrighty, will wait downstairs." Pucca gave herself a final pep talk and said,"Pucca, you're too awesome to let anyone hurt you, which includes Garu. You are going to go and have fun with your friends and not care what anyone says, thinks, or does. You are imperfectly perfect." She smile and headed downstairs. Ching saw Pucca coming down the stairs and said,"You're ready to go?" Pucca nodded and they were off.
Garu was so annoyed with Tobe blabbering on and on about the movie that he some how was famous for. Abyo noticed this and told him, "Be quit already. We heard you the first time!" Tobe surprisingly didn't reply, he was too focused staring off into the distance. Just then out from the distance, Pucca and Ching popped out. Tobes eyes grew bright and happy. Garu noticed this and grew angry in a way. He noticed that Tobe couldn't get his eyes off Pucca, and surprisingly, Pucca didn't head to or look at Garu. She avoided eye contact with Garu and Tobe as Ching and her headed towards them. So many things were running through Pucca's mind, and she didn't know what to do. Ching noticed the commotion and turned towards Pucca saying, "Pucca are you okay?" Pucca slightly laughed put on a brave face and noded. They meet up with the boys. Tobe's eye seem to be soft, bright, and happy. This was so unusual to Garu. This kind of got on Garu's nerves. They shared their greetings, even with Tobe and his Ninjas. Ching seeing how it felt awkward said,"What are we waiting for? Let's go inside, the movie is about to start." Most of them entered.
Ching and Abyo were going to get the snacks, while Garu went to go save seats. They were in such a hurry to make it in time, that they didn't notice Pucca wasn't there with them getting snacks. When they were done, they rushed to go to there seats. They sat and began to watch. After a couple minutes into the movie Abyo noticed that Pucca wasn't there, He asked "Ching where's Pucca?" She said,"Oh she's sitting next to Garu." Abyo noded, the turned toward Garu and asked "Is Pucca sitting next to you?" Garu turned his head replying No. He seemed kind of down and confused replying. Then Abyo said where's Pucca!" Which then followed by a lot of "shhhh's" from the people trying to watch the movie. At that moment, Ching and Garu realize that Pucca was gone. Then made their way towards the exit. Ching was going to check the bathrooms and snack area, Abyo was going to look by in the theaters, and Garu outside by the entrance and back way. The agreed to search and once they doing her to meet by the snack counter. They all went their separate ways to search for Pucca.
Garu decided to look in the front where they meet up before. As he opened the door, he could see Pucca standing over there talking to someone. He went closer, making sure that he wouldn't be spotted. He then saw that it was Tobe she was talking to. His blood began to boil and his face turned bright red, but he continued to move in closer hoping to hear what they were talking about. He saw that Tobe was doing most of the talking. Tobe explained,"Pucca you know I've never hurt you and always try to be there when you need a friend. We are friends right?" Garu quietly laughed reassuring himself that she would say no, but to his surprise she nodded. Tobe smiled and continued saying," Right, just wanted to make sure. Okay Pucca I want to be totally honest with you. Pucca you are beautiful, strong, brave and have a lot of confidence in yourself. With that I would hope you knew you and your heart deserve better. You shouldn't be the one chasing after one guy or making all the attempts and sacrifices. He should be chasing and trying to impress you. Pucca I... Ah I mean any guy would be lucky to have you, and if Garu doesn't see that then you should find someone worth your love. I have always Lov..." Tobe stopped as he saw the tear coming down Pucca's cheeks. Pucca finally heard the words she kept telling herself from a different point of view and knew that Tobe was right. She was shocked because just second after, Tobe gave her a hug. He said, "Pucca please don't cry it's okay. I didn't mean it. I'm sorry." Pucca smiled and laughed a little, then hugged Tobe back. Tobe felt himself blushing and turning red. After a few moments, Tobe handed her his hankie and asked, "I'm pretty sure you don't want to go inside and watch the movie. I heard it wasn't even that great. You want me to walk you home?" Pucca smiled, wiped her clears and nodded. Garu felt like for the first time he lost to Tobe. He feels a drop of water on his hand, looked up but saw no rain.