2 Letters 1 Pucca!
It was a normal day in Sooga Village. Pucca felt a lot better after the disaster of movie night. She didn't really feel like anything happen. In a way she felt like a weight was lifted from her shoulders. Tobe's words were still ringing around in her head. She knew he was was thinking about it for quite sometime, but didn't want to accept it. She couldn't stop thinking about Garu. To be honest, She was had loved and chased Garu for so long, that she felt like it was a part of who she was. After Tobe's great words of advice, she realized that she is who she is and nobody could change Thought,"I'm me. I'm a funny, brave, strong, and powerful girl. I shouldn't and won't keep chasing something that has no point or meaning. She looked in the mirror and felt like she was reborn free.
Abyo was standing outside of Garu's house. He was worried because he hasn't seen Garu for a while, and knew something was up when he didn't show up to practice. Abyo pushed the door, and it was for the first time ever prepared himself thinking it was a trap, but was surprised to see nothing happen. When he walked in the place was in complete chaos. There was random junk everywhere. The tables were flipped over, curtains destroyed on the ground and plates shattered. Almost everything was destroyed, except a picture that Pucca had given him. The picture showed two people that looked exactly like Pucca and Garu together. It was well taken care of. not even a single speck of dust, and stood straight up. Mio went up to Abyo. He could see the pain, sorrow, and hopelessness in Mio's eyes. Mio felt like he could do nothing to comfort Garu. He felt scared, worried, and thought he failed as a pet, friend, and ninja partner. Abyo leaned over and picked up Mio, trying to confront him. They headed to Garu's room.
Tobe was super happy and felt like for once superior. His Ninjas found it quite strange and creepy that Tobe was so full of joy and love. They were also happy because he had not told them to clean, practice, or do anything in fact. They felt relieved and took this opportunity to do absolutely nothing, except watch their favorite show Criminal Ninjas. It was a group of Ninjas that with NBI that would help solve crimes and turn the bad guys in. Their was a Criminal Ninjas marathon, so the Ninjas prepared snacks, and took turns cooking popcorn. In their eyes, they were living the good life. Tobe was planning a way to finally confess. He wanted to confess on the day they were at the movies, but felt like it was too soon and should give Pucca time to think things through. He was worried about Pucca. "She seemed so sad and disappointed, but still smiled when I walked her home," he thought. He was lost and didn't know what to do. He wanted to tell her,but knew it was going to be hard for Pucca to forget about Garu. "Garu was her first and only love, how can I compete with that?"
Abyo was shocked when he went into Garu's room. Mostly because of how Garu was. He was in bed, still in pajamas, and totally lost. Garu looked like he was gone. He wasn't himself. He lost his drive and spirit. He was out of it. Abyo went over to him and asked,"Garu, What's wrong? What happen? Garu, Tell me! Garu just shooked his head and smiled, but you could see the darkness, failure, and sadness in his eyes. Abyo placed his hand on Garu's shoulder and asked, "Come on Garu, I want to help, but can't unless you tell me what happen. I need to know what cost you to be like this. Please Garu it hurts me to see you , my best friend, like this." Garu then explained.
Ching hadn't seen Pucca in a while. She didn't even know where she went off to when they went to the movies. So she decided to call Pucca. Ring, Ring, Ring… Uncle Dumpling yelled," Pucca can you get the phone please!" Pucca picked up the phone and to her surprise it was ching. Pucca had been avoiding Ching because she didn't know what she would say. Ching said,"Hey Pucca, what have you been up to? I haven't heard from you ever since you disappeared when we went to the movies." Pucca, not knowing what to say stopped took a deep breath and said," Ching, I… I just don't know anymore...I want...No, I'm… ahh I'm so confused and frustrated." Ching replied," Hold up, I'm on my way," and hung up before Pucca could say anything. Pucca went back into bed and thought about what she was going to tell Ching. "She's my best friend, I should tell her everything, right?"
Abyo realized that even if Garu denies it a billion times, Garu actually loves Pucca. Sadly, Garu realized it a little too late. Abyo thought for a second and said,"I got an idea. Why don't you try to win her back? Pucca has loved you for a really long time, and I'm pretty sure she still does, so with my great lady skills, we can for sure get her back. All we really have to do is show her how you really feel. It can't be that hard right?" Mio meowed signaling that this wasn't going to end well, and Garu like a hopeless ghost followed.
Ching ran up the stairs straight to Pucca's room. Just as she entered, she saw Pucca on her bed devastated and noticed that almost all of her Garu related photos, posters, and mementos were taken down. Ching sat on the edge of Pucca's bed and asked, "Pucca so what's wrong?.. I mean what happened... Spill it!" Pucca stared at her ceiling ,which was a picture of Garu she forgot to take down and released a big sigh. She decided to tell Ching what she really felt deep down inside her heart. She went on about how she no longer sees the point of continuing to love someone purely, deeply, and sincerely with nothing in return. She felt like she had enough on this one sided love. Pucca explained, "Having a crush on Garu has taken over my life, and no matter how much I may i like.. Or even love him,... I have to...to get over him. I'm truly tired of running around for nothing! I know it's going to be almost impossible to forget about Garu, but I just feel like it's time for me to move on and put an end to this... this crush! I know Abyo and you are really close friends with Garu and I wouldn't want that to change. I still want all of us to be close friends, but... I just need to grow out of this crazy love fantasy! I must have been a real pain to Garu and I just want to end it and be done!.. Ahh... Oh my gosh.. It felt so good to finally tell you, Ching!" Pucca was filled with so much anger, sadness, and frustration that the tears just started rolling down. Ching surprised at what Pucca just announce grabbed Pucca's hands and said, "Pucca I understand how you feel. You are extremely strong for continuing this long, I don't think I would of been as brave, dedicated, and cheerful as you were. I know all our friendships are extremely strong and nothing will tear it apart, so Pucca if that's how you feel, do it. Don't worry about what we think! No matter what, at the end of the day you're still the same Pucca we all know. I know Garu's our friend and all but Pucca you're my sister and I don't want you to feel sad, lonely, or hurt. Trust me I won't let anything happen to you and will gladly beat anyone up who tries to harm you." Ching begins to tear up too, She clears herself up and wipes away Pucca's tears. Pucca gives Ching a hug. Ching understood how Pucca felt, but couldn't do more then hug her and be there for her. She didn't know what to say or offer any advice because she too didn't know how to deal with it. Ching just wanted Pucca to be happy.
Abyo's plan was to get Pucca to understand that Garu even though he doesn't seem like it, he really, truly loves Pucca. He knew it was going to be hard, but wanted to give it a shot. His first step was to get cleaned up. Garu had to pull himself together, clean the house, and then ,the most challenging of all, try to write down how he really feels about Pucca.
Tobe finally decided, "What a better way to confess ones love then a handwritten letter. Brilliant! It comes straight from the heart and is more meaningful than anything bought. He got to writing. He paused to think and occasionally had to shush his Ninjas from Beijing to loud while watching the Criminal Ninjas marathon. He finally decided to just let it all flow out. He felt himself blushing but continued anyways.
Garu in the other hand was blank, he couldn't think of anything to write. He being the emotionless Ninja he is couldn't seem to release his feelings. Garu could climb mountains with no tools, but a sweater, he could defeat the best Ninjas and cruelest Monsters, but couldn't write down his true feelings. He was speechless when it came to talking about feelings and emotions. Abyo kept trying to give him cheap pick up lines. He said, "ohh! I got it! Write.. If I had to chose between you and jajangmyeon noodles, I'd choose you because you're not an impasta!..haha perfect right! Don't worry I'll be here all night." Garu pushed Abyo, but he continued to laugh. Garu had writer's block. Garu was afraid that if he finally admitted that he loves Pucca, he would hurt if anything happened to her. He didn't want Pucca to seem like his weakness and Pucca to get hurt because of him. He knew he couldn't live with himself knowing he was the cause to anything bad happening to her. Garu's main dilemma was that he didn't want to accept that in away he was soft, warm, and caring. He was afraid of letting his true feelings heard. He had created a strong barrier to hide his soft spot, emotions, and feelings. He was mostly scared of letting his true feelings heard and being rejected. He knew that if he did nothing Pucca would get tired and give up. The thought of not being chased by Pucca, or seeing her cute, warm, and pure hearted smile-killed him. He knew this was the only way to show Pucca that the one sided love she always thought wasn't one sided, but mutual. He knew that if he didn't do anything he would risk losing Pucca forever. So he just let the words float out. Even though it felt awkward and weird, he continued to write. For the first time ever, he was opening up. As he continued writing he saw how deeply in love he was with Pucca. He was so blind before. He didn't realize how much Pucca meant to him until she was almost gone. When he finished the letter and reviewed it a couple times, he placed it in an envelope. Abyo said, "Garu let me read it to make sure it sounds alright!" Garu shook his head and then quickly sealed it. He called Mio. Mio was so happy that Garu was brought back to life. Garu handed the letter to Mio to deliver it. Mio sprint into action and was on his way.
Tobe had finished putting all his heart and soul into his confession. He reread it a couple of time to make sure it sound perfect. Once he was satisfied, he sealed it and gave it to one of his Ninjas to deliver it. The Ninja ran since he didn't want to miss any good parts of the Criminal Ninjas marathon and was on his way to Pucca's mailbox.
The race is on!
*** Omg! What's going to happen? Two confessions are heading out, will they both get delivered? Will Garu and Tobe succeed? Will Pucca continue loving Garu or find someone new? Ahh the struggle is real! Hey guys I'd just like to thank those that reviewed with such positive comments and motivated me. I really love writing about Pucca! I don't know if you guys want me to include the boy's letters in the next chapter or leave them to wonder what they wrote! Who do you think will be more romantic? ;) Well yeah just let me know in the reviews! Again any comments, concerns, or questions feel free to ask!