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You've reached the second part? How patient of you. This one includes my favorite YM (Yahoo Messenger). So there, Just enjoy it.
As Usual, Fhaye
Chapter 2
Melting Ice
It was the very first time she felt safe. His hands are strong and assuring. There was something in that moment that made her sure that she won't be left alone. She looked into his impassive eyes and he just smirked at her.
"Look at we're your going the next time.."
He said in a low voice and pushed her to stand up. Everyone saw the embarrassing scene. People whispered and made up stories but Sakuno didn't care. All she saw was Ryoma.
"Sure. thanks." She managed to mumble
"Hn."
He left her along with the group of girls who saw it.
"Ryuzaki! you're so lucky!!"
"He was so nice!"
"He's such a prince.."
"I bet natsumi is really regretting their break-up."
She just smiled and went away. She closed her eyes and relieved the moment. He always had her. She will forever be his. She loved his arrogance, The same thing that endeared him to so many girls.
"Sakuno! are you okay? stop staring blankly like that -you scare me."
Tomoka together with their new friend sakura huddled to her seat.
"Oh- sorry, I was just thinking of something.."
"Or someone?!" Sakura said.
"What are you talking about??"
"Sakuno, don't even try to hide it from me. You are not yet over him, and with what happened awhile ago. The whole catching thing. I know you can't take your mind off him.."
Tomoka said slowly and looked at Sakuno's eyes.
"I guess your right, I can never hide everything from my best friend can I?"
"Sure you can't. Now, can you please get ready for your audition??"
"Oh God! I almost forgot!! Let's Go!!"
YM Status Message: Just Great.. :/
Ryoma Echizen is online
Cousin Larry just logged in
Cousin Larry: BUZZ!!
Cousin Larry:BUZZ!!
Ryoma Echizen: Hey..
Cousin Larry: So, how are you?
Ryoma Echizen: Not that GOOD. and you?
Cousin Larry: Im fine, oh well..how are things between you and Natsumi?
Ryoma Echizen: I told you, its over.
Cousin Larry: Look- I just don't understand why you pushed her away, you love her right?
Ryoma Echizen:B ut she USED me.
Cousin Larry: and you blame her? you're freaking Ryoma Echizen! The famous tennis player..
Ryoma Echizen: So its my fault that she tricked me?!
Cousin Larry: NO..
Cousin Larry: Its not that.
Cousin Larry: She told you that she loves you right?
Ryoma Echizen: YES
Cousin Larry: And she's really sorry for the things she did and she didn't mean it.
Ryoma Echizen: YES.am I supppose to fall for that?! I'm not that stupid!
Cousin Larry: When it comes to love, people get stupid.
Cousin Larry: Look, why don't you just let it go and be happy..
Cousin Larry: throw your stupid pride off the window.
Ryoma Echizen: I don't understand were this conversation is going...
Cousin Larry: I thought so...
Ryoma logged off..
Ryoma turned off his computer and he was completely pissed. Yes, he loves Natsumi. She was all he ever wanted, it was like a dream come true when they finally got together. She was the only girl he ever opened his heart to, but what did she do? She just used him to be popular? If he didn't read her diary that night. He will just be stupid Ryoma..
He hated being popular..
He hated the fake smiles people gave him..
The false affections and the weathered friendships he was getting.
It came to him one afternoon. He was walking down the street and he saw the three "least" popular people in his batch. They were having fun in the game centre, playing games and sipping flavored drinks. They didn't care what other people said about the way they look. He suddenly felt envy towards them. The friendship was so real. The love was so tangible, he could almost see it.
That night, he made the decision.
He wanted the tennis teen star to die.
Natsumi kept on calling him 2 weeks after the break-up. Ryoma on the other hand kept on receiving gifts, letters and food from girls in the school. He accepted them and just stacked them at home. He never read one. But one of the letters caught his eye. It was from Natsumi.
Ryoma,
I know you loathe me and I can't blame you for that. I used you, I wanted to be popular so I did all that I can to please you and be the one you wanted. I don't know why I wanted you so much, I was popular alright- but i was alone..But when I saw you, I know that you could complete me.
I LOVE YOU.. and that is the truth..
I guess this is my punishment for being so ambitious, I lost you forever. I'm sorry.. Thus is the only way I could talk to you,.
I STILL LOVE YOU..
Natsumi..'C
He crumpled the paper and threw it to karupin who just played with it. His heart was tearing and he hated it. He badly wanted her back, But he didn't know how. His pride was winning..
"Ryoma! A letter from the school just came.."
His father opened the door and tossed a golden invitation..
"Oh- I remember the days,.." Nanjirou teased him
"Oh- as if you still remember that." Ryoma reached in and shut the door,.
You are invited in the Yearly Fairytale Ball (Blah.. blah…) wear formal clothes and bring a date.
a date??
BIG PROBLEM...