Where we left off..
My hand began to slip..
Back The Story...(In Pucca's POV.)
I knew this was the end, then a hand grabbed my hand. It was Garu, he pulled me up. "Are you okay?!,"he asked franticly. "Yeah,... YANI!,"I said joyfully as my dearest Yani jumped into my arms. Garu looked at me with happy eyes, "Is she yours?,"he asked. "This is Yani, she was my dad's.,"I replied. I didn't want to bring back the memories before my dad died, it was too much.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to bring it up, I know how you feel..,"said Garu sitting down next to me. "You do?,"I asked back, I really wanted to know more. "When my mom died my dad and I came here to Sooga Village hoping for a happier life. Until, he died leaving the house to me. What about you?,"he asked back. "It's a long story..,"I said. "Why don't we go to my house instead of the edge of the cliff?,"he asked teasingly.
"Sure.,"I wanted to see the inside of his house. We walked back to his house, I entered carefully. "Be careful there might be traps.,"he said closing the door. I heard I flinging noise, suddenly 7 ninja stars came shooting out at me. I quickly started to flip a few times to dodge them. When I got up I sighed, "Heh, that was easy...". Garu was still I shock and amazed at the same time.
I sat on the couch and patted a spot next to me. "It's my turn right?,"I asked. "Yep.,"he replied. "I used to live in Chiba, Japan with my parents. I grew up there, I was more of a glamorous type of girl, well thats what the kids at school thought. My dad was the boss of a huge company, that decided about all the shippings to Chiba, to Miami. When I got home one day from school, Mom got a call from the hospital. Dad got diagnosed with cancer. He died a few months later, leaving Yani in my care. Mom took the company over and now lives in Macau, a city right b Japan, she didn't want me to go with her because she wanted me to be safe. And here I am now.,"said Pucca sadly.
Garu sat there thinking about all the things that happened to Pucca, that moment he felt sorry for her.
"Pucca I'm sorry.,"said Garu trying to make me fell better. "Garu that's the past, my mom told me; the past is the past, and the future is now.,"I replied.
Garu moved in a little closer, I did as well. Ring-Ring was outside watching the whole thing, "After I'm done with Garu, he won't want to see Pucca!,"said Ring-Ring evilly, as she left. Back to Pucca and Garu...
I kissed Garu, his eyes opened wide. We shared our first kiss, it was perfect. When we stopped, Garu started to blush wildly, same as me. "Well, I see you around..,"I said getting up, and grabbing Yani. "Yeah, um see you around.,"Garu said closing the door he still had the goofy smile on his face, from the kiss.
The Afternoon, Next Day...
I saw Garu, I walked up to him he ran away I noticed Ring-Ring glaring at him. I walked up to Ring-Ring, "What did you tell him?,"I asked angry. "I told him to stay away from you, and like a good boy he did.,"replied Ring-Ring laughing. Ring-Ring pushed me down. Ching and Abyo saw and helped me up. I went back to the Guh-Rong and didn't come out all day, I sat there wondering why?
I came out at the last minute the Guh-Rong was open, of course to my surprise Garu was there with Abyo and Ching. It sucked for me I just got done going down the last stair. "Hey Pucca!,"called out Ching. I faked a smile at them and waved. Garu had sorry written all over his face, I could tell.
"Come on Abyo let's go..,"said Ching dragging away Abyo. I giggled at them, then turned to Garu. "Pucca, I like you a lot it's just-..,"Garu trying to say sorry, didn't really come right. "Ring-Ring?,"I threw it at him, knowing it was the answer. "Yes...,"replied Garu as he continued, "..sadly." I started to tap my fingers on the table, "If thats the way she wants it, she going to get it. Garu I really like you too, it's just I want to be with someone when I'm a little bit older. Until then I just want to be friends.,"I said nervously not knowing how he'll react.
He just nodded, my heart raced faster as he grabbed my hand. "Pucca closing time!,"said my Uncle Dumpling, that really ruined the moment. Garu cleared his throat then left, I waved bye. I knew I made the right decision .
Ten Years Later...
It's been ten years, I enjoyed every second too. I was in my dorm simply getting a paper done for a class in collage, on my laptop. Garu and I have faded apart sadly, we say "hi" to each other once in a while. I'm serious with school, I'm about to graduate soon, one more week! Garu is really serious with training, though I haven't seen him a lot. I know a few girls have their eye on him, thats their problem. Ching and Abyo got married, wow I didn't see that coming..NOT! It's funny how I'm graduating on my birthday, July 7th. So their holding a birthday/graduating party for me at the Guh-Rong.
Graduation Day...
I woke up and started to get ready. No one new I got a hair cut yesterday, my hair used to be down to my waist. Remember I said used to! I got it cut 3 inches down from my shoulder, it looks great. I let my hair down, got into a black skirt that goes down to my knees I really don't like short skirts, Red shirt with sleeves that go to my elbow it's a little bit low in th front but I like it, black heels. I had to put my graduation robe over it, and I let my hair down so my cap would fit perfectly.
It was about 12:00 when the graduation started, no one recognized me. Except Ching, she waved at me. I saw Garu sitting next to Abyo, he's more muscular he looks good. I saw I was next, I swallowed nervously. Then I heard it , "Pucca Senshing!," she announced. Everyone clapped and cheered, I excepted the scroll with my degree.
I shook their hands, and it was time for me to give a speech then everyone would throw their caps off. I went up to the stand, "Hello everyone, today is a special day for all of us. We've faced everything together, and it all comes down to this special moment. My childhood was full of people saying I wouldn't make it the world, people saying I wouldn't make it this far. Look at me I'm here and you guys are here, this is truly our time. So my fellow friends I wish everyone the best, now let's go show the world what were made of!,"as I finished everyone threw off their caps as I did.
Today couldn't get any better, until I remembered my party. Ching, Abyo,and Garu came up to me. "Pucca that was an awesome speech did you write it?,"asked Ching. "No I just said what I thought.,"I replied, Ching completely stunned. Garu hugged me, I hugged back. "Congratulations..,"said Garu reaching behind him. He pulled out little box, I melted inside. I opened it, the most beautiful necklace. A pure diamond necklace, I kissed him on the cheek. "Aww thanks Garu.,"I replied.
He blushed at my reaction, "So Pucca did you buy a house yet?,"asked Abyo. "Uh-huh!,"I replied excitedly. "How big is it?,"asked Ching. "It has 4 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, a living room,kitchen,and a balcony from one of the rooms. The cool part is that there is another staircase that leads to a attic, I'm turning it into an art studio.,"I said back with happiness. "Cool your going to have to invite all of us over when your settled.,"said Abyo ripping off his shirt. "Abyo!,"scolded Ching.
"Great idea, I got to go move my things in see you guys at the party!,"I said about to walk back to my dorm and get all my things, and move them into my home. "Happy Birthday!,"they all said back at once. I was embarrassed in a good way, they were like family to me.
I finally finished moving everything in at about 7:30, I needed to buy more furniture though but I could deal with that tomorrow. I changed into a tight red and black dress that showed my curves nicely. I changed my shoes to red heels, and I was off.
When I arrived the song "Say it Again" by Marie Digby started to play. Garu walked up to me and held his hand out, I accepted. We were kinda waltzing to it, then I put my head on his shoulder. Garu didn't mind at all, I looked up at him. He smiled, then kissed me deeply. "Sorry, I couldn't control myself..,"said Garu looking at me shameful. I gentle grabbed his chin and pulled him into a kiss.
"I guess I can't control myself either..,"I winked at him. He had a goofy smile on his face, like the time we had our very first kiss. Now all those were faded memories. I was about to walk away, when Garu grabbed my hand and pulled me closer to him. "I missed you.,"he whispered to me. "Garu, I missed you too. I'd love to be friends, if that's okay with you..,"I suggested. "Friends is okay.,"replied Garu. "Friends don't really kiss by the way, so only hugs.," I said. "Fine with me.,"said Garu hugging me.
That night everything changed. The next day, I went furniture shopping. The fun part after is rearranging it all. My house was almost complete, I went to art shop. I had such a fun time, I got so many canvases, paints any color you could think of I probably wold have it! I got 6 more sketch pads. Watercolor pencils, regular drawing pencils, and more. I rearranged my art studio all night, it looked all organized, and stocked.
By my sketching desk was a small window looking out towards the center of the village. I didn't plan to make a living on my art, so I got a second job working for Ring-Ring. Yes the bitch of the village, oops did I say that?! It was being a teacher, for the next year or more at her dad's elementary school. Yes her dad has a elementary school, but hey he's a billionaire.
My new home is cool because I live on the top floor, for some reason I think that's cool. I was sketching in the attic, when I heard down stairs my doorbell ring. This also sucks at the same time because I have to go down two flights of stairs.
I opened my door to my surprise it was Garu. "Hey I came to just see how things were working out. Nice home.,"he complimented. "Thanks would you like to come in?,"I asked, by now I think we all know the answer. "Sure.,"he said stepping inside.
"There is something I'd like to show you..,"I said grabbing his hand and leading him upstairs. "Um, nice hallway..,"Garu said thinking it was what I wanted to show him. "No silly it's not the the surprise..,"I lead him up the second flight of stairs and opened the door. His mouth flew open, as he saw all my paintings,and sketches on the walls.
"You made all of these?,"he asked amazed. I laughed at the fact his mouth was still open, " I'm bad ain't I?,"I asked. "Your amazing, Pucca you really do have a true talent.,"replied Garu. I took out an old note book, and dusted it off. "What's that?,"he asked. I handed it to him, he smiled at me while looking at the old drawings of mine.
Garu gave me back the book and grabbed my waist, "Pucca I want to be more than friends..,"said Garu slowly. I couldn't believe my ears, that moment froze in time. I knew he was talking about me being his girlfriend and he saw it in my expressions. "Pucca I want you to be my girlfriend, if that's fine with you. I know I messed up before, but I love you more than ever now.,"Garu said. I had to think this over for a second, Garu got nervous as I froze. "That's what I've wanted all along.,"I replied suddenly he kissed me.
"Wait what about all the other women, that would die for you?,"I asked confused. "I don't want the other women, I just want you.,"He replied. I grabbed his collar and pulled him into another kiss. When he left I just about fainted, everything was going right. No one could take him away from me now.
Garu's POV.
I was walking back to my home in the bamboo forest, when Ring-Ring and Doga stopped me. "Garu, I heard about your relationship with Pucca. My friend Doga here can change that..,"she said laughing evilly. "Okay then..,"I replied confused. They both grabbed me and brought me to Tobe's "Evil" liar.
"So Garu have you ever hurt Pucca?,"Tobe asked. "No, and I never will.,"I replied. Doga changed Tobe into a clone of me. "That's about to change tomorrow..,"He laughed. I tried to escape almost all night it was no use at all. I didn't know what Tobe was going to do to Pucca, I had to save her.
I finally broke free about 3:00 A.M., I ran over to Pucca's house. She opened the door slowly and was surprised of how I looked. "Garu your all bruised up!,"she exclaimed. I limped in, I noticed she was wearing her pajamas. That made my heart beat quicker.
She got me an ice pack. "What happened?,"she asked worried. I knew I couldn't tell her what was going on, she'd think I'm crazy as hell. "Tobe,Doga,and Ring-Ring.,"I replied in pain. "Garu, you can't go home. Their probably looking for you. Do you want to stay the night?,"she asked. "I'd love to.," I replied.
We both fell asleep holding each other. Out of all the girls that love me, Pucca is the only one that makes me feel so happy when I'm around her. What's there not to like?
She's smart,beautiful,funny,crazy(in a good way..),energetic,creative,fun to be around,pretty much everything I look for in a girl but much more. I couldn't be more happy.
Pucca's POV.
I awoke by myself, there was a note on the pillow next to me. I read it to myself,..
Pucca, I left to go face Tobe,Doga,and Ring-Ring. Don't be worried about me, I promise I'll be okay. Pucca I know I hurt you in the past,I promise I won't hurt you anymore. You probably won't believe me but, Doga changed Tobe into a clone of me. You probably think I'm crazy, but I'm telling you the truth. Just promise me you'll be careful today,and watch your back.
Love,
Garu
I did think he was crazy,but to some point I believed him. I knew Ring-Ring was behind this whole thing, trying to get me to think Garu is an abuser kind of guy so I would break up with him. Then he could be hers forever. That bitch has more coming to her than when Peter Griffin ordered the salad instead of the soup.
I wondered in to town watching my back like Garu said to. I felt someone behind me, I turned to find Garu. "Hey Pucca.,"he said. "I got your letter..,"I replied. "What letter, I never sent you a lette-, I mean yeah my letter.,"I knew it was Tobe. I punched him as hard as I could, and knocked him out cold. I spotted Ring-Ring, and took off after her. She had hell coming to her. I finally caught her and grabbed her by the hair. "OW!,"she started to scream I didn't really give a fuck. I threw her into a wall, she didn't get up she too was knocked out cold. I seen Tobe had gotten up and was fighting Garu.
There was endless kicks,punches,swings, until Tobe cut Garu's chest. Garu collapsed Tobe started to run away, Garu had his katana in his hand. He threw it at Tobe and stabbed him in the back.
I ran up to Garu and comforted him. "You probably think I'm crazy, huh?,"asked Garu, I wanted to get some humor out of this. "Crazy as hell, but I still like you...,"I replied we both began to laugh. We went back to my house and cleaned the cut up, until e asked me about my career. "So Pucca got any job offers?,"he asked. "Uh-huh.,"I replied depressed, well you would be depressed too if you had to work for your enemy's dad.
"You sound sad?,"he said concerned. "Well, I got a job as a teacher..," I replied. " Pucca that's great!,"replied Garu. "Ring-Ring's dad is my boss.," I said in denial. "Well, I have to get going...,"said Garu in pain. "Garu I'm not letting you walk home by yourself, your welcome to stay here for the night.,"I said, there was no fucking way I wasn't going to let him walk home alone!
"Okay fine, I'm pretty exhausted anyway.,"replied Garu. I went to the cupboards in my laundry room, and got out blankets, and an extra pillow. I handed them to him, and kissed him deeply, "Good Night. I'll be in my bedroom if you need me for anything..,"I said going up the stairs.
I didn't go to my room, I went up to my art studio and sketched. It was pretty funny to me as I was drawing in my pajamas. I heard footsteps coming up the stairs, the door opened behind me. I was to into my drawing to notice at first.
"Up late?,"he asked. I turned around, smiling in a way you probably couldn't imagine. "I wanted to finish something up and I ended up starting a few more..,"I explained. I turned around to put my work away, and Garu hugged me from behind. He lead me from the desk, me facing him. "Pucca..,"he started to stutter. "I love you with all my heart, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you..,"he pulled out a 18k engagement ring with the diamond in shape of a heart. "Will you marry me?,"he asked courageously.
This was the happiest moment of my life almost, I couldn't believe it of all times he would propose at 5:37 in the morning, and were both in pajamas. "Yes!,"I screamed so earsplitting that I could of made him deaf. He kissed me after it was so penetrating. We feel asleep together on the couch, hold each other so snug it would probably take a crowbar to detach one of us.
I woke up and got off of Garu quietly. I went up to my art studio, my sketch book was gone.