I have decided to add one of my OCs, Ben, from The Beyblade II: The Possessor. Even though he's evil in that one, in this story, he's perfectly normal and nice.
Speaking of that story, I sort of have a writer's block on that, so I won't be updating soon. I do have some of the next chapter ready, and I'm just waiting for inspiration.
Chapter 5: Emails and Doubtful Thinking
Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 3 am, Tyson's room
I take back everything I said about video games. They rule. They give you a...sense of pride when you win. They are empowering. Enjoyable, fun. Hence, they rule.
Tyson and I have been playing video games ever since I arrived at the dojo. And before you ask, tomorrow is a PD day, so it's perfectly okay for me to stay up this late. The team was pretty surprised to see me there (and I think Max was over thinking it...), but when Tyson explained what happened, they understood. I think, anyways.
When they arrived, I locked myself in Tyson's room. Ever since I overheard them talking about me, I just can't stand in the same room with them anymore. It's not like I'm mad or anything. They just don't understand me. It's not like it was my fault my dad made a promise to Tyson's dad when we weren't even born yet.
It's the same with Kimiko. She's just too headstrong to listen to anyone but herself. Yeah, once in a while it's a good thing to be strong and confident in your feelings, but it can really hurt someone. Namely, me, but, nobody cares about me after all.
Besides, Kimiko is what you would call a player. She had way more boyfriends, but they never worked out because she was obsessed with Tyson. Actually, that's wrong. She had a lot of boyfriends, and sometimes they lasted a year. But, she refused to get attached because someday she would find love with Tyson, and he would someday realize that those two are soul mates. I always thought that Tyson's only soul mate was a cheeseburger, but that's just me.
I could hear Tyson and Max playing the video game in the other room, and Ray and Kai in the kitchen eating. See? They can do so much better without me. I'm just an obstacle in Tyson and everybody else's way, and that's the way it is. I just wish that they liked me better. I lost my friends, and I didn't want to lose them, too. I-
Same day, 4:30 am, Tyson's room
Tyson can really surprise me. Seriously. Just when I think I know him, BAM, he shocks me all over again. Does he have a split personality disorder? One that's mean and rude and the other that's sweet and charming and cute...
Whoa. I would erase that, but my pen doesn't erase. Sorry, diary. I probably scared ya by saying Tyson of all people is charming. Obviously he's cute, (am I drunk or something?) but sweet...
As I was about to finish the sentence that I didn't complete, Tyson barged in the room, and began searching the nasty floor and disgusting closet. "Uh...what are you looking for?"
Tyson started to search faster, and I helplessly avoided the dirty socks being thrown into the air. "My video game! I bought a new one, and I don't know what happened to it!" he whined. What a baby. Even though I found my new video game inner passion, I still think that a game is a game. But, I would hate any video game that was buried underneath socks and who knows what else.
I went over to Tyson's computer, after shrugging my shoulders. "I have no idea where your game is." I said, turning his monitor on. I really wanted to check my emails; maybe Kimiko or one of the girls emailed me to say sorry or something.
But sadly, being the unlucky girl that I am, I got no emails from either of the group. They're just jealous that I'm engaged to the World Champ. Yeah, I'd rather not be, they don't know that. Why not let them believe that we're in love and in perfect bliss? In fact, I didn't even have to tell them it was arranged; they used their over-active imaginations.
Although, I did get one email; it was from Ben Jamison. In a nutshell, he was…essentially, my boyfriend. When we were ten, yeah, but it was special…and I thought I loved him. We loved the same things: skating, good grades, each other…
Anyway, the email stated:
Dear Hilary,
Hey! What's up in Tokyo? If you're wondering, Kyoto is okay. I'm bored without you, though. Not to sound cheesy or anything, you made my day. Almost literally, actually.
Anyways, guess what? My parents are moving me back to Tokyo! Isn't that great! We can catch up and maybe we could go out if you're not too busy…I'll be coming October 11, so maybe we could go trick or treating together, like old times sake! Remember when we dressed up as Beauty and the Beast! Those were the days, weren't they!
Well, see ya. I hope that your feelings for me haven't changed, because I know mine haven't. You were-and still are-my soul mate.
Love always,
Ben
My heart leaped as I read the beginning, but then sank towards the end. Have my feelings changed? I actually had no clue. I hadn't thought about him in a long time, and I am engaged now. But, how am I going to explain it to him?
So, in response to his email, I write:
Dear Ben,
I'm so happy you're coming back! Tokyo isn't bad, but a lot of things have happened, and I really want to talk to you about it. It's been really crazy without you, and you were the one I'd always talk to.
Anyway, I'll be waiting for you at the airport, kay? And yes, I remember the Beauty and the Beast Halloween! You made such a pretty girl, you know that?
Love,
Hilary
I couldn't think of anything to say back to him. I mean, I didn't want to say in an email, Sorry, Benny, I just don't feel that way anymore. Hello? I'm not that shallow. Plus, he'll be here in less than a week, so I can somehow tell him then.
As I was thinking all this, Tyson was looking over my shoulder the whole time. He probably read the whole thing, because he asked me, "Who's Ben?"
I pushed him away from him, and said, "None of your business." I didn't want my new fiancé knowing about my former boyfriend, which, comes to think of it, shouldn't be that bad, because we never wanted this in the first place.
Tyson eyed me up suspiciously, and I blushed slightly under his gaze. "By what he said, you guys must be tight, huh?" he said monotonically. I couldn't read his emotions, because his expression was unreadable. Who knew the dumbest guy ever could pull off a joker face?
I turned back to the computer and sent the email. "Did you find your game yet?" I asked him, changing the subject. Luckily for me, Tyson is as dumb as a brick, because he forgot about Ben and started to look for him game again.
"Listen, Hilary," started Tyson, stopping his search to talk to me, "we're now engaged, ok? You shouldn't have any other guys in your life."
I turned back to him, and stared at him with a weird glance. What is he talking about? My silence made him continue. "Well, I... just wouldn't feel comfortable attached to someone who's in love with someone else. You get it?"
I nodded dumbly, and he blushed, exiting the room. Is Tyson saying what I think he's saying? He doesn't want me to see Ben because maybe he likes me…
But, that does leave one question.
Do I want him to like me?
I know, this is short. But, I did this so you guys would get a sort of foreshadow on whats next. Review!
Kendo Baby