Ok sooo… I have a thousand excuses as to why I am late in updating, seeing as how I really wanted to get this chapter out about a month ago, but I'm not gonna bother with it cause I doubt ya'll really care. So yeah, he's the belated 33rd chapter
So I tried four times and the best I got was five bottles knocked down, but the guy running the game was nice enough to let me pick a toy from the second prize spot. I chose the teddy bear wearing the tuxedo and now it was Momiji's turn to go. I was pretty sure he would do about the same as I had. He's never been better at me than things like this so I was feeling pretty confident about me winning. So while being in this state of mind you can imagine the feeling of shock I got when he knocked down all ten pins on the first try, right? I mean come on; the jock right next to him didn't even get all of them down.
"How the hell did you do that?" I shouted at him. He just gave me an innocent smile and shrugged.
"I don't know. Guess I just got lucky." And he grabbed the giant teddy bear that was hanging up and handed it to me.
I sighed, "I guess you win." And I hugged the bear close to my chest, "I think I'mma name him…Nick."
"Why Nick?"
"Cause it's my favorite name for a guy. It's what I'm gonna name my little boy when I have kids some day." I smiled when I caught a glimpse of the light blush on Momiji's face.
We walked around the park for about another hour before we decided it would be a good time to go back to the Sohma estate. We took the bus back into town near home and started to walk back to the estate
Later that night I had decided to finally go home; it wasn't nice. I saw my mum sitting at the dinner table, eating, all on her own. I saw her before she noticed me and I couldn't help but to feel guilty. I had just ran off without a word. I know she understood why, but still. I didn't even think about how she must feel. I know she was only keeping it from me to keep me from getting hurt, but still, I think it only hurt me more. I'm not that same breakable, overly sensitive little girl I was just a few years ago. And when she spotted me, and bought it up, that's exactly what I told her.
"Akemi, I know I should have told you, and I wanted to. I just didn't know how. What was I supposed to say? 'Oh, you're father cheated on me so we're getting a divorce'? That sounds horrible, and it is. I know how much you admire your dad, I just didn't want to ruin that."
"Mum, listen to me. Dad pulled an asshole move, and I support your getting a divorce, hell, I'd be pissed if you stayed with him, but I still love him. He is a stupid man, but for most of my life he really has been a good dad. My only issue is where I'm going to end up in the end. I don't want to leave all of my friends behind, especially Momiji. Leaving him would ruin my life. You have no idea how much that boy means to me. It's sill I know, but I know I'll never find another person who I feel as comfortable around." I explained.
"Oh, you're not going anywhere. You and I are staying here and your father is moving in with his new girlfriend. I would never take you away from your friends. Now I know that you really like Momiji, how are things going with the two of you? Any progress?"
"Mum, we're just friends." I blushed, "I told you he's not allowed to date."
"She's right you know? And yet I would say what you did today most certainly crossed the line." I heard a shill voice say. When I turned around I saw Akito standing there. My face went pale, but I wasn't about to let him win by striking fear in me. Instead I got out of my chair and stood up tall.
"You know what Akito; can we just skip the interlude and just go on to with the inevitable beating that I will without a doubt be getting tonight? I'm tired of allowing you to cause me to cower in fear. Just get it over with so I get on with my life." I said in the strongest voice I could muster. My mother stared at me. In her eyes I saw both fear and admiration. I knew she was proud of me for finally standing up to him. She knew it would most likely mean nothing to him, the beating might even be worse, but at least I wasn't going out with a whimper.
"You're getting braver, not that that is going to help you. Come with me girl. It's time you get another lesson taught to you." He out his sickly pale white hand out and I took it, he quickly dragged me back to his home.
The beating was worse than I had ever imagined. The first time I at least got away without any broken bones, needless to say, I wasn't so lucky this time. I ended up break my arm. I also got a black eye, sprained my ankle, and a deep gash on my right cheek. The pain was so unbearable that my body had numbed itself. I could no longer feel it. Sometimes the human body truly amazes me.
"Have you finally had enough?" Akito's voice echoed.
"I don't know, have you?" I retorted sourly, no way was I going to admit that I was ready to pass out.
"Yes, actually, I think I've had my fill for the night. You're quite lucky actually. Because you were so cooperative and listened so well I will let you keep your memories. I'm sure the physical pain of your injuries, and the emotional pain of having to see Momiji so hurt by your foolishness will be enough." He smirked at me, "I'll go call Hatori to come take you." He left the room.
Once I saw he was completely gone I allowed myself to submit to the unbearable urge of sleeping. The minute my eyes closed I felt better, I felt warm, and I felt at peace. Getting the shit beat out of me was worth being able to still see Momiji and be his friend.
So there it is. The 33rd chapter. I'm pretty happy with it. I actually got inspired today in geometry when we were listening to the announcements and we got the word of the day XD so yeah, hope you enjoyed it. Remember to comment