Hello! Like the usual, I'd like to thank those who reviewed the previous chapter!
KirybStar64 (especially you, forgive me for forgetting to reply to you twice. I have my own set of lapses :p)
Kori Neko Tenshi
YugiohObsessed
1supergirl4
Sister Of The Pharoah
Animefreak32541
I'm very surprised that more are getting into this fic. Well, honestly, it's not really well planned like my come back fic (The Heart Of the Crimson Dragon prequel). So, yeah. That's why I'm really surprised. Well, this story did spawn due to Sister of The Pharoah's suggestion, and I was like nice sure I'll do it. Then here it is. Hehe.
But, other than being surprised, I am happy that you guys really liked it, and for that I'll try my best to update this as fast as I can despite school being hectic. (Truly, my schedule is not really that straining as I have most of my subjects on nightshift, while the dayshift lasts only for half a day, but the subjects are just really demanding)
Well, regarding the new fic, I'm not planning to start a new one YET. I'm going to start on that after I'm done with LWITS, Searching, and THOCD:AT. I mean, three stories make my mind go crazy, four is just too much. So, yeah. (but, to be honest, I am so damn tempted to start already.)
The new fic could be Canon based, or after the canon story like LWITS. It depends, or the only Canon based are the main conflicts/antagonists. I'm still thinking. So, if you have ideas that you want to see in action/a fic, then suggest it now, for I am open to them.
Well, anyways, Imma quit yappin now and get on with this chapter already! lol
Love Written In The Stars
Oh baby I can't come down so please come help me out
You got me feelin high and I can't step off the cloud
And I just can't get enough
I Just Can't Get Enough
By: The Black Eyed Peas
-Chapter 8-
It's been two days since the day of the concert, as Yusei and the gang finally went back to their normal lives, as Jack would find himself either hanging around the garage, drinking his favorite Blue-Eyes Mountain Coffee from Cafe La Geen, or go along with his crazy girlfriend's reporting escapades.
Crow on the other hand was still doing his usual deliveries, using his ever-so-famous Black Bird D-wheel, while Yusei's back to being the ever-so-gadget-obsessed dude that he is.
NOT.
What about Yusei you say?
Well... let's just say that things aren't' really that back to normal.
*When Rika was about to walk out the door, she turned back once again to him.
"But, really thanks. I really felt better right now." She grinned, as she gave him a light peck on the cheek, definitely startling him, as he blushed even more. But, Rika just winked at him.
"I ran out of things to give you for now as thanks. Just think of that as a kiss of friendship!" She giggled, and skipped happily away from him.*
Truly, it was nothing but a mere memory, however, Yusei can't help himself as he always finds himself in a daze, remembering that simple memory as his left hand would wander towards the spot where her soft lips touched his cheeks.
"Ummm, Yusei? Are you okay?" a familiar voice asked him, as the raven haired lad found himself startled, as his azure eyes opened widely, whilst his right hand dropped the wrench that he was holding just now, and then looked back at the owner of the voice only to find skeptic and concerned eyes looking to him.
He shook his head lightly, making sure he's back from La-la Land, as he heaved a sighed.
Well, to be honest, Jack and Crow really didn't know about that except for the fact that she found her on the Fire Exit's stairwells on the studio, and the rest shall forever remain silent in history.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"Don't tell me you're hiding something again from me there." Crow muttered, with a brow raised on him, whilst his arms now crossed in front of his chest.
"No, definitely not." Though, Yusei really meant the contrary. Well, let's just say that he has a lot of reasons why.
"Then what's wrong? I mean, sure you're like the most quiet guys I've known in my life, but you sighing almost every ten seconds, and your hands holding on to your face like that isn't definitely normal." Crow stated in as a-matter-of-fact tone.
"Well, I guess it is. Maybe I've been inside for too long. I think I'll be going out for a sec." Yusei stood from the ground, whilst Crow just whipped up a quick grin, now causing the raven-haired lad to raise a brow on the fiery-haired man.
"What? Was there something wrong in what I said just now?"
"Seriously, did you eat something weird? You been inside for too long?" Crow asked in a sarcastic tone, as he emphasized the last two words, almost letting out a giggle himself. But, it didn't take a matter of seconds as Crow burst into a burst of laughters.
"Are you kidding me? Seriously, even if you last here for like seven days straight I highly DOUBT that you've been inside for too long!"
But, Yusei just simply glared at him in silence, causing Crow to finally stifle down his loud laughters.
"Alright, Alright, I'll stop. But, Seriously, it's just SO unlike you. But, nah, you go ahead I'll leave ya alone with your problem or whatever it is." With that, Crow finally dismissed him as he found himself relaxing on their dining table, with both of his feet resting on the table, as his hands just made its way to the newspaper— reading.
Yusei was quick on his own; as he dusted himself a bit from all the dirt, he acquired from tinkering almost endlessly with their D-wheels, and grabbed his dark blue jacket with amber orbs, and black linings. He went to the mirror near their kitchen sink, combing his hair a bit, and washed his hands on the process.
Though, little did he know that curious eyes were actually watching his every move, as the owner of the eyes can't help but snicker, thus causing Yusei to look back at him.
"What?" He asked, but Crow just let out another burst of laughs once more.
"And now you'd actually gussy-up!" Crow exclaimed, almost dropping the newspaper. But, instead of glaring back, Yusei just found himself staring back at the mirror, staring straight through his own azure eyes.
'Don't I always at least fix myself from time to time?' He blinked slightly, and then his eyes now wandered back to Crow. 'Am I really acting that different right now?'
"I don't know what happened to you, but you're certainly acting different ever since we went to the concert."
'Did he just read my mind? Well, thanks for answering my question.'
"Did Aqua do something to reform you or what? Or you finally started to feel self-conscious?"
'That I am certainly not sure myself. I guess, I am acting different after all.'
"I'm not really sure myself." Yusei said hesitantly.
'Though I am certain about one specific change. But, is that certain change related to my current actions?'
"Well, whatever. I think you should get going. Maybe you can bump into Aqua again, and get free tickets!" Crow exclaimed, cheerfully like the usual zesty guy he is, causing Yusei to crack up a small smile himself.
'Like that would happen again.' He thought, as he finally walked towards the door.
However, the moment his fingers grazed on the cold, metal, knob...
Beep Beep Beep
"Rika." A male voice called out, yet was left ignored as the girl being called just went on to nibbling on her large-sized chocolate bar, as her brows knitted together tightly.
'I may have felt better, but I can't help but still feel pain.' The singer thought, as her mind would wander off to that certain moment.
*"Don't tell me you're getting all worked up about it." He stated in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone, whilst shrugging his shoulders simply. Though it may be a simple statement, somehow his words were like fiery darts from hell that was directly shot at her now fragile heart.
Tears started to well up in her eyes, as her hand just moved on its own, ready to land a wonderful slap on his face.
Everyone was finally staring at them. They never really expected this, especially the guys at the studio as they after all knew that the two were supposedly together.
Nate was quick on his own, as his right hand stopped her raised shaking hand, whilst his left covering her turquoise eyes, making the brunette gasp at the sudden darkness before her.
"Hey, I know that we just had a break right now, but I don't think Rika feels well right now. I think we should cancel for now, and just go for an overtime tomorrow. Is that okay, Director?"
"Heh, still depending on your brother-wannabe of a Manager? Seriously, weak as ever."
"Now, that is un-called for! You're the one being unprofessional here." Nate bellowed as his hazel eyes continued to glare directly to the raven haired man before him, whilst still holding on to the brunette in his arms, who's now shaking as her years silently rolled down to her cheeks.*
'I still can't get over it. I still can't forget it. It hurts.' She thought, as she heaved another sighed. 'But what really hurt is the fact that, he acted as if nothing really happened at all, when we actually just broke up on the same day.'
"Rika..." Still being ignored, as she finally finished the chocolate bar, and opened another one, and nibbled her way through it once more.
'Why? I just don't understand it. Sure, Yusei's right, I am human, I can break down from time to time, but this is just too much. Why can't I get over it? Why can't I just move on and forget all about it, just like what Trent's doing?' she thought, as she found herself crumpling the chocolate's foil wrapper, crushing it in her hands before throwing it to the coffee table in front of her, as her hand made it's way to another one just beside her on the couch.
"RIKA!" the man screamed, as she almost dropped the almost opened chocolate bar.
"Oh my gosh! What the hell was that for?" She screamed back in a moping manner, as her hands held on tightly to her precious chocolate bar. "I almost dropped it! This is special Hishim's* Chocolate, Nate! Hishim's!" Emphasizing the brand. But, the old blond man just sighed, as he just shook his head, while his right hand massaged his temples.
"Seriously, you'll get fat if you consume a lot of those precious chocolate of yours." He stated with a slight hint of sarcasm in it, but the girl just kept the chocolate on her hand, whilst she let out an 'hmf' in return, and crossed her arms in front of her chest.
"I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want." She puffed her cheeks, as her she raised an obnoxious brow on him.
"Well, whatever. Don't say I didn't warn you." He stated, as he slumped himself on the bench beside the girl, with his neck resting on the edge of the couch—relaxing, whilst closing his eyes shut.
"So, you came here disturbing me just to squeeze your way here." Now, it was Rika's turn to be sarcastic.
"Not really." He uttered, still keeping his eyes clothes. "I just came here to keep you company. It's just surprising that we don't have that much to do today."
"What do you mean?" She asked. "Don't we have a shoot today for my music video?"
'After all, I have been waiting for that for the whole day. Well, two days RATHER.'
Well, ever since Trent's havoc on the studio, the Music Video somehow got cancelled for an indefinite time, since there aren't any guys available to shoot with the singer, would it be an actor, singer, or model. Everyone's just fully booked, though Trent's an exception, no matter how available he is he'll never be asked to shoot with her AGAIN.
"Well, like the first guy who cancelled, no one's available. We tried contacting almost everyone in the industry, but," Nate paused, grimacing in the process. "You get my drift."
"But, that's impossible!" She exclaimed, as her turquoise eyes stared widely at the man in front of her. "I mean, sure the entertainment industry could be very demanding, but it is impossible for EVERYONE to be NOT AVAILABLE. At least just one person?"
Ring Ring Ring
The blond quickly stirred from his relaxed position, as his hands quickly made its way to its pockets—getting his cellphone. He just stared at it for a few seconds, as he found himself a bit surprised.
"Who is it?"
"It's the Director for the Music Video. That's odd. We just had a talk just now."
"Oh my gosh, don't tell me he's going to cancel our project!"
"Heh, I doubt it. With your popularity, he'd definitely work his ass off to find you a guy to work with. Anyways, I'll answer him now."
Click
*Yes, Director?*
*Nate, good news! I think we might have found the perfect guy for Rika's music video!* The Director exclaimed, somewhat more escastic than usual, as Nate now found himself wide awake, with his lips forming a wide smile. He quickly sit up straight and properly, and then rubbed his tired hazel eyes—making sure he's up and going.
*Really, Director? Who is it then?*
*Well, we're still trying to contact the guy, though I think he'll definitely be available. I won't tell for now, you'll just find out later.*
*That's not who-you-know, right?* Nate whispered on the speaker, audible enough for the Director and him to hear.
*Good heavens, no! Of course not! But, I'll bet you'll be happy to find out who it is. So, just get Rika and yourself ready for the shoot, because we're definitely going for an all-nighter or maybe a two-day shoot if we have to!*
*Oh my gosh, thanks, Director! We'll definitely get ready!*
*Sure, anytime! See ya!*
"You heard that Rika? They finally found you a partner! The Music Video's on the go!" For some reason, whatever Rika was thinking just now, she immediately forgot about it as her lips formed a rather genuine smile.
Truly, the stings in her heart were really painful, but for some reason, the shoot's she's going to for now, helped her ignore the pain.
After all, whoever it was it will definitely be a new person, and she just can't help it but feel excited to find out who it was, and what he is like.
Could he be a fun person?
Or someone as silent like Yusei?
Whoever he is, and whatever he looks like, it was just suffice to get herself going.
'Yep, just what I need. Something to do. Yeah, I should just probably forget about it. He's not worth the thought.'
Okay, that was rather short. Shorter than how I planned it, but ending it in a cliffhanger is just fun. :p
Well, that's just to get you excited after all. Lol. Okay, it may be short, but I promise, the next chapter will definitely be A VERY LONG chapter. (how about that?)
Anyways, I hope you had fun (though it was short), and don't forget to review! For your wonderful thoughts inspire me to write even more!
Oh yeah, as I have announced in my other fic, if you have like certain scenarios, and what not that you wanted to see in LWITS, I'd be open to such suggestions. So, yeah, I'll try my best to incorporate your ideas and every way possible!
That is all. TC! Look forward for the next chapter!
Anonymous Review Reply Section: (Finally, FFN fixed the link problem, now I can reply again through links, thus shall be once again, A-RRS.)
KirbyStar64: (previous and present review reply)
You really think that I should update this than the rest of my fics? Then justify. :p (I just wanted to know why, after all, I didn't expect LWITS to be this well liked, when I can personally say that this is probably a fic that I haven't planned really well like the rest, as I have only like 4 main events planned out for this fic, which I am trying to change as I go on writing the fic.)
Regarding the Knight in Shining Armour, you can say thanks to Kori Neko Tenshi for giving me the idea on one of her reviews in Searching and LWITS per se. :p
And omg, why is Trent like Sayer? Lol, I don't mind the hate for the character as after all, that's his purpose. To be hated! Hahaha, the fact that he is hated makes it a success to me for he fulfills his role as an antagonist, and I thank you for that. ;p
I see, a lot seemed to really like that specific part. I really didn't expect it to be well liked lol, but I am happy to find out about that.
Regarding subs, exactly, there's a lot of difference between the two, sure same pictures and events but different in everything left unsaid.
Anyways, I hope that you liked the current chapter!
Regarding your idea, I'll try my best to incorporate it. For now, it's not yet applicable with the circumstances. But, with further character development its possible. : )
TC
Side Note: Just so you'd know, Long Island Iced IS NOT a regular ICED TEA. It's actually A VERY STRONG DRINK. That is all. Lol.
-jory014
Rare Word(s) Definition:
Hishims- a chocolate brand I made up to replace my personal favorite of Hersheys lol.