Cookie: Wow, Chapter 9 already?
Cracker: Yep, can you believe that?
Cookie: So fast too! -raises hands to wipe fake tears-
Rumi and Ryouma: -smacks our heads- What are you guys, grandparents?!
Cookie and Cracker: -grumbles- Enjoy…
Cookie's POV
"Oh, Rumi..." I say I come over closer so I could hug you tighter. "You're OK, everything's OK," I murmur in a soft tone. I stroke your hair like a mother. "You'll be fine," I say confidently. "Can you continue to comfort her? I'm really tired. Sorry Rumi!" I ask Ryouma.
He nods.
"Then let's go..." Cracker says then takes my hand. We walk into our room, wondering what happened.
"So do you know what happened with Rumi?" I ask Cracker.
"I have no clue," Cracker says, deep into thought.
"I guess it was a nightmare?" I suggest.
"Maybe..." Cracker loudly whispers.
"Let's go to sleep," I yawn. I lay down trying to go to sleep, but I can't stop thinking about what just happened. "She'll be OK, she's strong!" I say trying comfort myself. "Yeah, that's it..." I silently drift to sleep.
Dream
I'm with everyone, we're all laughing and talking. We keep walking, about to cross the street. I see Rumi drops something.
"Oh no...Not this time!" I try to walk over to you. It works! I help pick Rumi's things up and yell, "Guys, STOP!" They stop walking just in time. "Phew..." I think to myself.
"Hey, let's go watch the sunset from there!" Cracker suggests, while pointing to a tall building, next to a half-finished building that looks strong enough to hold up.
"OK!" I smile. We walk up the stairs. I talk to Cracker not noticing some poles hanging above us. Ryouma and Rumi are in front, so they decided to run.
"Come on, Cookie!" Cracker shouts while taking my hand. I don't notice the poles shaking from their loose ropes tied to them. When I finally notice it was too late.
"NO!" I reach out my hand, as if I could grab Ryouma and Rumi. I watch them get stabbed by poles. Blood was everywhere. I freeze, then realize about Cracker. "Cracker! Run!" I scream in tears. It was too cruel. I watch him lay there bleeding. The blood trickling down the steps. "I'm...g-glad I...m-met you..." He smiles.
"No! NO! YOU CAN'T LEAVE ME!" I scream.
End of Dream
"Who's going to leave you?" I hear Cracker's voice that I thought I lost.
''I said that out loud?'' I think to myself, while I cry silent tears.
"I'm here, it's OK..." He gently whispers. I watch Rumi and Ryouma run into our room, this time. Rumi runs up to me without saying a word.
"What was it this time?" Ryouma asks, darkly.
"The beginning was like Rumi's," I see you wince at my words, "T-then I stopped you guys in time," I sniffle. "Isn't that a good thing?" Cracker asks gently.
"B-but then," I take a breath so I don't cry,"Cracker suggests we go watch the sunset, we all agree. We don't notice some poles loosely tied with worn rope. Rumi a-and Ryouma get hit first..." I feel the tears coming. "T-then Cracker..." I blink to let the tears out.
"Oh..." Cracker says while wiping the tears away. I feel you guys hug me tightly.
"I-I think I'm fine now..." I whisper. I see everyone look at me with suspicion.
Cracker sighed and said, "It OK guys, I'll be here." He stated. Rumi and Ryouma looked at each other, then nodded.
"Good night!" I hear Rumi say. I lay back down on my bed, falling asleep.
Rumi's POV
"I hope Cookie's okay..." I say as we close the door behind us.
"I guess the dream hopped. You still a little scared? The rain stopped at least." Ryouma says. Was he awake the whole time..? I shake the thought out of my head.
"Well, just a little bit but I'll be able to sleep." I reply.
"I'll stay with you just in case. You want some warm milk?" I shake my head and we go back to our room. We lie down on the bed to sleep. He hugs me and I turn on my side, facing him. He begins to stroke my back as I drift off to sleep.
Before I actually do fall asleep, he kisses my forehead and sweetly says, "Goodnight Rumi."
Happy Dream
"Ryouma, let's go there next." I say, pointing at teacups.
"Really? It's too small for me." he complains. I grin and pull him toward the said ride. I get into the teacup very easily but Ryouma has to bend his legs to sit down.
I laugh at him. "You look hilarious right now! Hahaha my stomach hurts."
The glint in his eye changes. "It'll hurt even more during the spin." I stop laughing. Uh oh. When the ride starts, he immediately takes the wheel and spins it crazily. Everything's a blur because of it. We're spinning to fast!
"R-Ryouma! T-this is faster than I can handle." I manage to say.
He slows it down and says, "Sorrry~" He laughs as I glare at him. The ride stops and we get off, wanting food.
"I'll buy some cotton candy and candy. What kind of chocolate bar do you want?" Ryouma asks. "Mmm, Kit Kat. They're my favorite." I reply.
"Kay, stay on the bench over by the fountain. I'll be right back." He walks away smiling and fishing out his wallet. I walk to the fountain and sit down on a bench. The weather was extremely nice. There was a gentle breeze and the smell of flowers all around. A few minutes later, I see Ryouma scurrying back to me holding cotton candy in one hand and candy in the other.
"I'm back~ Sorry it took a while. The line was long." he explains.
"It's okay. Gimme dat cotton candy." I say while swiftly grabbing the cotton candy out of his hand. "W-well then. Let's get walking shall we?" he says as he holds out his free hand. I smile and hold his hand with my free hand and we walk out of the amusement park. We walk to the park and sit on a bench. The sun's setting.
"Wow, that's really pretty.." I say. I lean on him and he puts his arm around me.
"Yeah... This is a good moment." he replies. I blush lightly and look at him. He's looking at me, smiling.
"Hey, Rumi?" he says.
"Yeah?"
"I love you." I blush a scarlet red. I swear I could've blended in with the sunset. He leans in closer and closer and then,
"RUMIII WAKE UPPPP~ I WANT FOOOOOOOOOD" I get up, irritated. I grab a pillow and throw it at Cookie who interrupted my sweet dream.
Cookie's POV
"Ow! What was that for?!" I shout while rubbing my head.
Rumi sticks out her tongue, while blushing, "You interrupted Ryouma ki- I mean a good dream!"
I laugh. "Come on! I want breakfast!" I pull on Rumi's arm.
"Fine, fine! Let me get dressed," Rumi says, irritated.
"Hooray, food!" I cheer. I get dressed in a white shirt under a orange cardigan. For the bottom half it was black tights with a yellow skirt over it.
"Hey, you OK?" I bump into Ryouma.
"Yeah, I got over it," I shrug, "Are you going to help Rumi?" I ask. He nods. I push him towards the kitchen, saying, "You need to hurry! I'm getting more hungry!" I shout.
He laughs, then says, "You really are Cracker's other half! He wouldn't care if I left him with nothing!" I widen my eyes in surprise, "Really!"
"Yep," He popped the "P" to add more effect.
"Wow," I say a little stunned.
"Anyways, I'll make some breakfast, want do you want?" Ryouma asks.
"Hm, omelettes!" I excitedly suggest.
"OK,OK!" He laughs some more. I watch Cracker run downstairs.
"Hey!" I greet him.
"S'up! Do you want to hang out today?" He asks.
"Sure, I'll go tell Rumi an-" I say while he grabbed my hand.
He shook his head, "No, I-I mean just the t-two of us..." I freeze, blushing. I turn to him and nod quickly. I look up to see him smile, which causes me to blush even more.
"L-let's go after breakfast!" I smile.
"OK, I'm ready!" I watch Rumi come down the stairs.
I see her freeze and try to hold in a squeal, "D-did I interrupt something?" Cracker quickly let go of my hand.
"N-no!" I shout. I grab Rumi and pull her into the kitchen and point to Ryouma, "Go help him!" I command.
"OK!" she laughs.
20 minutes later, the breakfast was done.
"Yum!" I say, excited. I cut into my omelet. The melted cheese runs down from the egg. I take a bite from the piece. "Mm, so good!" I compliment.
"Thanks!" Ryouma reply, pleased.
"Well, I'm done," Cracker winks to me.
I smile, "Me too!" I see watch Ryouma looks to Rumi, confused. Me and Cracker both laugh.
He gets off his chair and heads for the door, "Bye!"
"See you guys later!" I run to catch up with him. He gets in the driver's seat and I go into the seat next to him.
"Usual spot?" I smile.
He looks down a little, then looks back up, 'Yeah!" He smiles. I remember about Nicole,
"Sorry! I didn-" He put his finger on my lips. I blush from the contact. "Haha! You blush so easily!" He laughs, which makes me blush more. He starts the engine and begins to drive.
15 minutes later, we arrived to the beautiful place full of memories. I was the first one to break into run.
"Haha!" I laugh out of joy. Cracker joins me, being a better athlete, he ran faster than me. He stopped for me; I smile because of that act. He picks some lilies for me.
I took it, saying, "Thank you!" We plop down in the soft patch grass. I start to make a flower crown for myself. He lay down, looking like he was deep into thought.
I give him peace, "Probably thinking about Nicole…" I think jealously. I shook my head, "I shouldn't be thinking like that!"
"I told you about my depressing childhood here, so your turn!" He poked me to get attention. I sigh, knowing that he wouldn't give up.
"It was like when I was 7…" I began my story.
Flashback:
"Brandon, come on!" I scream.
"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Brandon laughed. I race around people at our local fair.
"Oh! Let's ride that next!" I point to a mini roller coaster. Brandon smiled and nodded.
- 5 minutes later –
"Ugh!" I hold my stomach. "That's why I told you shouldn't eat that much before!" He stifles a laugh.
"I'm gonna be sick!" I gag. "I'm going to go over there!" I tell Brandon.
He nods while looking away not wanting to watch me, "Hurry!" I walk over to the corner, until something catches my eyes. I forget about my stomach and follow the figure. I see that it was a cat! "Ha!" I squeak while chasing it. I find some crumbs in my pocket and stick out my hand with the crumbs in it. It takes the bait and walks over closer. I pet it while it's eating the crumbs. When it finishes the food, it purrs and pushes my hand.
"Cookie!" I hear Brandon call for me.
"I'm over here!" I shout. I walk over so he could see me. The cat followed me.
"Look wha-"
He interrupts me, "Where were you?!" He yelled at me. I wince.
"You idiot! We were so scared when we couldn't find you in the crowd!" He screamed at me. I felt some tears flow out. I guess he noticed because he softens his grip and said more gently, "You're an idiot, you know right?" I look up, I saw him cry a little. I heard the cat growl at him.
"I'm sorry," I apologize.
He finally notices the cat, "Who's this?" He asked.
"It's…" I hesitate because I didn't give it a name, "Crumbs!" I decide.
"Why Crumbs?" He asked.
"Because that's what made him come to me!" I smile.
"Hm, Crumbs…" He tested out, seeing if it fits. "Crumbs it is!" He declared. He petted Crumb's head, and then Crumb's growl quieted down.
"Cookie, Brandon! Where are you?!" I heard our names called out.
"We're here!" We both called.
"Oh my goodness! There you guys were! Blablablabla…" My mom began to lecture. After the long speech, I asked about keeping the cat. Surprisingly, my mom agreed.
''Wha-what?" I asked surprised.
"It might teach you about responsibility!" She folded her arms. "Now let's go home!"
"OK!" Brandon and I both agreed.
End of Flashback.
"So how is that depressing?" Cracker asks.
"It happened like 2 years later…" I explain.
Flashback
"Hey, Mom!" I called.
"Hm?" She called back.
"Where's Crumb?" I asked. He usually sleeps at the end of my bed. He wasn't there anymore. He wasn't anywhere!
"I don't know, Sweetie," My mom told me.
"Crumbs! Crumbs!" I called. Later on I found out that he left. "W-where did he go?!" I cried. I called Brandon, trying to tell him what happened.
"Hey, Cookie…" He answered, depressed.
"H-hey what's wrong?" I asked.
I heard him laugh a little in a sad tone, "I'm moving!" He spat out the words.
"W-what?" I asked softly. I couldn't believe what was hearing. "When?" I asked about to break down.
He waited a bit, "T-tomorrow." "No, both my closest friends are leaving me…" I thought to myself, feeling tears slip out. "No!" I shouted.
"Cookie, I got to go. I need to finish packing." He hung up the phone.
End of Flashback.
"So that's what happened!" I say while scratching my head. "It's kinda like your story with Nicole, except the…Death part…" I say. I see him wince. "Sorry…" I apologize. "It's OK…" He responds.
END
Rumi: MANY WEIRD PLACES TO END!
Ryouma: Um, are you okay Rumi? You've been doing that a lot. Are you sick? -puts forehead against Rumi's-
Rumi: -blushes- I'm tired of the unintentional teasing! -kisses Ryouma-
Ryouma: -blushes- W-what the?!
Cookie: I thought it was an OKAY spot…
Cracker: -smirks and raises hand-
Cookie: Don't even try!
Cracker: -pouts- Fave and review please!