- A Beautiful Tomorrow - An Ambient Generation
. . . Autumn Interlude . . .
Hey guys! I'm going back to America the 22nd of May. I'm so gonna miss Japan! I just decided to write this, I'll probably write the next chapter at home. It was a rainy day today so, I got bored. Enjoy
Alice sat patiently at her desk as she watched the other students file into the classroom. Beside her, Kurando was quivering with excitement. He loved getting test results. But that was only because he always got good results. Everybody else didn't look too keen.
She kept her eyes on the students walking through the door. Alice was waiting for Yuri to come so that she could see if he was all right or not… also because she wanted to ask him if he studied for the test. But to no avail, the class started and Yuri never showed up.
Miss Iasant seemed to have noticed that too. "Settle down, class." She said to the distinctive talking. "It is disappointing to see that Mr. Hyuga is not here with us today." She flipped through the stack of paper in front of her.
Alice's fragile heart jumped. What did she mean by that?
"I had three straight A's for our last test, instead of two." Miss Iasant smiled broadly and Alice leaned on the edge of her seat, as if trying to get a closer look at the graded work she was holding.
"Mr. Inugami, and Ms. Elliot scored A's, as usual." She beamed at them as everyone else stirred uninterested. "But, the third one belongs to Mr. Yuri Hyuga himself!"
Alice literally screamed mentally with relief.
"Yes, indeed it is a disappointment that he isn't here to hear the news… everyone can come get their papers after class. Now, we're starting on this enthralling book called The Anthem, I gave you order sheets last Friday so you can all order it…"
Alice was sinking in contentment. Yuri passed. He passed. After their entire pointless tutor lessons which they spent just arguing--he passed.
After the moment of contentment ebbed away, she sat up quickly and listened to Miss Iasant, who was explaining what the book was about. She made them take notes to remind them to order the book, because anyone who appeared without a book next Monday would get detention.
The bell rang and AP finally ended. Kurando was joyously reviewing his test packet as he walked out the door with everyone else. Alice had got up from her desk and headed towards Miss Iasant's desk for her packet.
"Ah yes," Miss Iasant smiled. "Only two packets left." She handed her both of them, "I was wondering Alice, if it would be alright if you dropped this off at Yuri's home? I don't want to spare a day telling him the good news."
Alice deliberately stared at the packet in her hand.
"You know, you are an excellent tutor. Look at this remarkable progress Yuri has made in just a few weeks! I'm going to give you extra credit for this, Ms. Elliot." Miss Iasant grinned at her, "…Do you think you could take it to Yuri's house?"
Her student mutely nodded.
The young teacher handed her an index card. "Excellent, here's his address…"
Alice merely took it and left.
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"You sure you don't need me to come with you?" Kurando asked for maybe, the tenth time that afternoon. Alice took her eyes off of the nice red brick house to look at him.
"Yes, Kurando." She said firmly, "I'll go do it myself…anyway; I'm just going to give him the packet right?"
Kurando didn't look convinced. "Yes well… what if he starts… attacking you? Then what? I'll still be sitting out here while you get beat up…"
"I am not going to get beaten up, Rando." She said exasperatedly, "You just wait here… I should be out in a few minutes."
Kurando sighed, grumbling under his breath before leaning forward to snap on the stereo. "Ahh yes, I'll just relax while you get killed." He nodded as Japanese folk music began to fill the air.
Alice shook her head and quickly got out, pulling her messenger bag with her.
"See ya in a bit." She flashed him a reassuring smile before shutting the door and making her way up the drive.
Actually, she was very nervous about going to see Yuri alone and dearly wanted Kurando to be there with her. But Miss Iasant had asked her to do it, and anyways, she was Yuri's tutor, not Kurando.
Alice reached the front door and rang the doorbell before stepping back. She glanced around at Kurando, and saw that he was leaning towards the passenger side, watching her worriedly. But when she looked at him, he immediately fell back and pretended to look elsewhere.
Alice smiled and turned back to the door when she heard it swing open.
A petite girl of maybe, 13 or 14 years of age stood there. "Hi," She said uncertainly, "Can I help you?"
Alice nodded, clearing her throat nervously. "Yes, is Yuri home?"
The small girl eyed her apprehensively. "We-e-l-l—"
"Oh! I'm Alice Elliot--Yuri's uh, tutor." She quickly extended her hand. A sudden grin lit the young teen's features.
"You're his tutor?" She said, before stepping back. "Come on in, Yuri's… well Yuri's watching T.V."
The younger girl grimaced. "He is so freaking lazy," She complained, "I mean, just because he sprained his elbow and upper shoulder doesn't mean he doesn't have to do anything, right?"
Alice was surprised at how easy the girl was talking to her. "I guess so," She agreed, stepping inside before giving the girl a little smile. "But I don't think your parents seem to mind."
The girl made a face. "Oh no," She said in a mocking tone, "Not 'Yuri Baby'."
She looked at the older girl. "I'm Anastasia, but Ana is fine. I'm Yuri's sister." The girl suddenly waved her hands in front of herself,
"I know what you're about to say. We look nothing alike. That's because I'm his half sister. Yeeeeah I'm all white." Her grin turned huge.
Alice giggled a bit "Nice to meet you." She shifted her weight. "So… where's um, where's Yuri?"
"Oh yeah!" Anastasia scratched her head sleeplessly and led her past the living room and kitchen. "I forgot."
Alice entered what seem to be a den or second living room. There on the couch sat Yuri, his back to them. The T.V. was on in front of him, and… Sponge Bob Square Pants was playing.
"Yuri." His sister called in a singsong voice, a smirk evident on her face. "Your tutor is here."
He turned his head and stared at her for a second, as if not getting what she said. Then he noticed her standing there and leaped from the couch, startled. Alice stared at his clothes. He was wearing sleeping boxers and a black inside shirt. His left arm was in a dark grey sling.
"Erm," She backed away from the room. "I think I'll wait out there." And hastily, she left the room as Yuri hurled a pillow at Ana, yelling. "Why didn't you tell me somebody was here!"
Alice stood awkwardly in the living room as Anastasia reentered. "Sorry," she said, rolling her big green eyes. "Yuri just woke up. That's why he looks monstrous."
"N-no… not really." Alice shrugged, remembering his appearance. She had noticed his bed hair. It looked messier than his usual shaggy style and his bangs covered his eyes slightly.
Pretty cute--Alice coughed. "So uh, how old are you?"
"14." The Russian girl said promptly, sounding a bit proud.
"Shouldn't you be in high school? Why don't you come to Yuri's--"
"I go to a private school." The pride didn't leave her voice.
Alice smiled. "Oh cool. So… where do you think Yuri went?" she quickly looked at a nearby clock. "My friend is waiting outside."
"Oh, he went to go change." Anastasia said dismissively. "You saw what that creature was wearing. A nasty choice of boxers." She shuddered and Alice was about to laugh when Yuri appeared behind Anastasia, scowling.
"You know Stasia, you don't have very nice underwear either. Girls Rock is not in anymore."
Anastasia jumped and flushed red, "Jerk." She stomped flat foot out of the living room.
Alice looked up at Yuri and felt nervous all of a sudden. She was feeling confident when she arrived, but now standing with him in a room alone made her feel queasy.
His amber eyes shifted a little uncomfortably beneath his sheer brown hair. "So…?"
"Oh!" Alice grabbed her bag. "Miss Iasant wanted me to personally give this to you." She said brightly, handing him his packet. "You got a straight A! Like me and Kurando!"
Yuri's eyes briefly scanned the page. "Oh uh, great." He said unenthusiastically.
Alice bit her bottom lip nervously. "Um…did you… did you study without my help?" she asked timidly.
"Not really." He shrugged, "It's not really hard."
"If it wasn't hard, you wouldn't have to come to me for tutoring." She reminded him hesitantly.
"Yeah well," he shrugged, swinging his left arm slightly. "Tell it to Miss Iasant."
"Okay." Alice said automatically before feeling regrettably stupid.
"Ummm get well." She nodded towards his arm sling. "I'll see you later…when will you be back at school?"
Yuri chewed on his lower lip for a second, as if digesting her question. "Uh, maybe Wednesday or Thursday."
"That's two or three days." She said, surprised. "Isn't that too soon?"
He glanced at her. "Nah."
"Yeah okay… well 'bye." Alice hoped she needn't shake hands or anything and turned around to leave.
"Bye!" She heard Anastasia suddenly call from the top staircase. She was obviously watching. "Come back soon!"
The older girl smiled up at her as Yuri yelled for his sister to get out.
Alice quickly let herself out and grinned at Kurando who was still watching worriedly.
"Its okay, Rando." She laughed getting in.
He still didn't look convinced. "Did he start making fun of you? Did he? Did he--"
"No, Kurando." She said sighing.
"What did he do than?" He persisted.
"Nothing! Nothing at all." Alice assured him. "Let's get out of here."
Kurando studied her. "You're smiling!" He exclaimed suddenly.
Alice looked at him, bemused. "Am I?"
He continued to stare at her suspiciously before finally sliding back properly into his seat. "He isn't very nice, Alice." He said suddenly, starting his car. "I don't think he's right for you..."
"What?" She said startled. "What are you talking about?"
"I know that smile." He still didn't look at her as he shifted into gear and started driving down the street.
"What are you talking about…?"
"Alice," He sighed, "Yuri Hyuga might be good looking or hot, or whatever girls think, but if you like him, you'll just give him that satisfaction…"
"What satisfaction?" She was bewildered.
"Nothing." Kurando murmured. "So, how did he like his A?"
She still continued to stare at him, slipping into confusion.
How was that? I think my writing is slipping, not that it was good in the first place! I'm just stressed. Hehe. Okay well I have a lot of reviewers to thank again. Oh and I can't wait to go to the states, really. I love it here and all but I miss my mommy. XD And I'll get to play the English version of Xenosaga Episode 2! Yes!
Vi3t Gurl MOMO- Ya, I did one more chapter before I'm going back home. See? And your quote
"Well, I know Jr. is a man but I think they look nice together and he can make her more mature, ya know?
You think I'm sick. Hahaha"
Yes, you are sick and twisted and deserve to die for that. Nah, J/k. That's still pretty crude though. If a lot of people in XS knew the truth he be going to jail. Just tellin' ya. lol
SonChan – I can't review your fics in Japan, when I get back home I will. Mwhaha just you wait!
MikoNoNyte – This is rushed too! When I get back home, they won't be. I shouldn't have wrote this. But I got bored. Can't do much in rain, ya? I hate getting my hair wet; it gets like a big poof ball. XD Hope you liked reading this anyway.
Anime-Alee - This is short too, sorry but I don't have much time in Japan right now. I'm glad you still really love it though! Makes me feel all fuzzy!
Angelic Kamaria – No, I thank you. -
I-luv-Dom- Aww I'm so happy you're still reading!
aegis – Kurando doing Martial Arts? It looks silly to me. :P Hope you get your internet back soon! Miss ya.
Diabolic Angel – Everyone says sumo! I'm cracking up. Let's just say the fat Asian kid bended the rules. Haha, fat Asian kid! Sorry, I'm hyped up I had hard candy thingys. Don't know what they're called in English, ANYWAYS, The romance is leveling as you can see. And us married? I only knew you for a few months. Real love. Hehe.
Pyaara Wala – What hero doesn't like saving the day:P
Crescent-Wish-Forever – Aww thanks. But don't procrastinate just to read my ficcy, missy! XD
Asnee - Omg… Ron and Harry. Geez, people! Dude, I read Full House yaoi once with Jesse and the other guy… I forgot his name he had a puppet and stuff… anyways, scary shit. And Lord of the Flies, yes Jack was "Satan" I liked the Jesus kid! I forgot his name. But the lil kids ripped him apart and I wanted to cry. XD
Darkness – Thank you.
Pyaara Wala – I'm cracking up. Japanese gangstas? Haha yeah there is. Japanese rap is horrid by the way; don't let me start on the music videos. I saw one with two guys with money sign necklaces, baggie jeans with their boxers all hangin' with black chicks booting bumping them. Yeah it was a scene from hell. Nice question. – giggle -
Roxsheena – You still read this. Awww! . Oh and crap it is Kuhai tower! I thought it was Kuihai. But what do I know? I'm a dumb Jap. :D
psychedelic aya – I haven't read too much Manga. But when I do, I get obsessed. No wonder I stay away from it. Yes Yuri got slammed but a Fat Asian Kid! XD
Kendra – I'd send a Japanese boy, but. I'd think he'd suffocate in the box. Hehe. I'll e-mail as soon as I get back, okay? And I still believe there's a 50/50 chance Yuri will be in SH3. If he's not.. oh well. Well I guess I won't get horny playing anymore, so it's kind of a plus. lol
Unknown Heart – Heya. Yeah the love thing is slowly starting. I like to call them stubborn. That's really cool you told your friend. I'm getting publicity! Hehe. Oh my fav fusion? I don't use them very much, but I'd have to say Tsukiyomi. It's really pretty in my opinion. But I hard a lot of Japanese folk lore when I was little and I always picture the fox ladies like that.
Selena6 – ELINOR! When I get back to the states, I will e-mail you! You better be reading this, cuz I'm alive in Japan, I promise I'll write back! Okay that's enough for now. -
Kayura1 – You want to know what Japan is like? You can e-mail me or something because I don't want to fit a whole paragraph on here. Okay that's me being lazy. But yeah. Jack from Shadow Hearts 1. He ran the orphanage and was crazy about his mom. And… uh that's basically Jack. In simpler terms, he's child murdered and loved his mom a lil too much.
Tiger5913 – I miss you too. I hope I'll see you on AIM soon.
Bella – My honey! Ooooh I've been to Kaseda! It rained the whole time though. How was your Portugal trip? - chuuuu! –
Cloudfightback – Hi, Hmm add Rasputin? I might, but I don't know where I'd fit him in. Rasputin has a son? I'm confused! XD
Kingleby – Yay a hyper person like me. :P I'm pleased that you find this story a fun read. Keeping reading! - Throws confetti –
/ A Lifeless Beauty /