Sai's Pen Pal
Chapter three
It's official. Your cookies have been updated to cupcakes. With frosting! I have a muffin in my backpack. Random fact! ^^ Enjoy this chapter!
~I'm Not Lying~
When the letter arrived on a cold, blustery day, Sai read it. It surprised him how much he was looking forward to the letters now. "Hey, Sai!" came a shout. He put the letter down and liked over to see Sakura and Naruto. "Sakura told me you got a new pen pal!" said the blond boy with a grin. "That is correct," Sai replied. "How's it going?" he wanted to know.
"She says she's... happy to have me as a pen pal. She also won't stop calling me her friend."
Sai kept the letter hidden behind his back until they left. Fijui wouldn't appreciate them learning information only he was supposed to know. Sai also felt... protective of the letter. Fijui was the only friend he had that no one else knew in Konoha. He went back to the apartment and took a black ink pen and fresh paper- which was now in easy reach.
Dear Fijui,
Yes, I suppose the boy isn't pleasant to be near. I found something that's very helpful when you want a boy to be quiet. Tell them that they lack a penis. If he tries to prove to you he has one, my suggestion is to say, "You can't see what's not there."
I am having an alright day, I suppose. We've a chillier week ahead of us here. No, I haven't done anything interesting lately. I have no idea what a 'Santa' is. I have a question for you, Fijui. Do you show our letters to others? You seemed pretty upset when he read yours.
As for me being scared... No. I don't have emotions. And I'm not going to tell you how. Now it's my turn to interrogate.
What is your favorite color/animal/food?
Do you enjoy any particular activity?
Why do you lie about being happy?
I hope to hear from you soon.
Sai
Sai tilted his head to look outside. The sunlight was slanting over the pictures on the wall, bathing them in rich colors. He found an envelope and tucked the letter, folded into thirds, inside. He set it on the table and went outside on the balcony. 'I wonder if I'll ever meet her in real life,' Sai thought as he leaned on the railing. He would like to meet her. Meeting people brought you closer to them.
Another breeze hit him and the cold stung his cheeks. Sai stayed there for a moment before going back inside. The letter was still lying there on the table, unable to do anything else. He took it and pulled a jacket on. Then he left and headed on the familiar route to the post office.
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Fijui, at this time, was arguing with her sister and parents. "But why can't I go to the dance?" demanded Azora, her blond hair flying around dramatically. Their father, from whom Azora had received her hair color, sighed, "Baby, you know we want you to. But you have ninja exams tomorrow, and you need to rest up. Plus, your sister would be bored."
Azora looked at the redhead. "FIJUI! Is this true?" She looked up and muttered, "Yeah, sure. Whatever." The blond screeched and Fijui said, covering her ears, "If I go, can Azora? She's freaking out." Their parents exchanged a glance before sighing and nodding. "Go get ready," their mother groaned, waving a hand. "YES! FIJUI, I LOVE YOU!" Azora cried, throwing her arms around Fijui.
Her sister pushed her off and headed upstairs. There, she found a long-sleeved lacy black and red dress. She didn't bother even brushing through her hair. As her sister pulled the brush through her hair over and over, Fijui sat down and read her book. Eventually, though, her mind began wandering. She started thinking about the boy in Konoha who actually wrote to her. She smiled, leaning against the back of the chair and closing her book.
"Why aren't you getting ready?"
"I don't care about the dance. I mean, it's just a little thing that the school and the academy is hosting, right?"
"No! Kione's gonna be there!"
Fijui bit back a groan. "And don't worry," said Azora. "Than's gonna be there, too." The girl snapped her head over. "How did you know about him?" The blond laughed. "You guys are the talk of the town! God, Fijui, aren't you normal at all?" Fijui was suddenly on her feet. Voice dangerously low, she hissed, "What is 'the talk of the town'?" She shrugged. "Than said you two were going to the dance together."
'Oh, God. When I see him, he's dead.'
Fijui kept a smile on her face the whole time. When her sister took her hand and announced it was time to go, she followed her out the door. Azora, beautiful as always, wore a stunning silver gown with a white band around the bosom, enhancing her chest even more. Her golden locks cascaded down her shoulders and her yellowish green eyes were bright and excited. When they arrived, Fijui felt very disheartened and regretful she had not spent more time on her appearance.
"Bye! I'm gonna go find Kione!" said her dolled-up sister. "See you," Fijui replied distractedly. She was searching the room with her eyes, mouth twisted into an angry scowl. When she finally found Than, he was sitting down next to a bunch of his friends, sipping some sake from a bottle. "Oh, here she is now," Than said as the redhead stormed up to them.
Fijui opened her mouth to yell, but before she could, she was pulled into the popular crowd of teens. A bottle of sake was pushed into her hands. She gulped. Not once in her life had she drunk this. "Um, I can't... I don't..." Than smiled down at her. His eyes were surprisingly warm and inviting. "You can't hold it down?" he asked.
"No... I've just never tried it."
He laughed as he plucked the bottle from her hands. "Yo, Kohaku!" he shouted. "Get my girl here some..." He was waiting for her to finish the order. "Tea," she whispered. "Some tea! Make it sweet and not too much mint!" Fijui blinked. "How'd you know how I like my tea?" she asked as Kohaku went into the academy's kitchen. "I've spoken to your sister," Than replied, slipping an arm around her slender waist.
She looked up at him, blushing. Than was smiling back down at her, neither devilishly nor conceitedly. In fact, it was a careful smile. A gentle one, even. "If you just gave me a chance," he whispered into her ear, "we could be together. I can do so much for you then anyone else you might want to go out with." Fijui asked, "Why me? Why chose me when you have millions of fangirls?"
Than laughed, sliding his hand though his sleek, black hair. "Because. You're beautiful, funny, smart... what's not to love?" She felt his hand slid to hers and he laced their fingers. "So? Is it a yes?" he asked with earnest. Fijui took a deep breath before nodding.
The rest of the dance, they sat there with their hands interlocked, laughing and talking. Fijui found out he was a pretty sweet guy, but there was something in the back of her mind that screamed, "DON'T TRUST HIM!" Too many girls had walked away broken hearted for her to trust him completely. When the dance ended, Azora was gone. Fijui didn't feel worried at all. Her sister often went off with her friends or boyfriend after meeting up with them.
Than walked her home instead, offering his jacket to protect her from the chilly night air. "Thanks, but you should use it," she said even as she pulled the jacket closer around her. "Nah, I'm good. Your hands are still cold though," Than observed. Fijui smiled flirtatiously. "Well, I guess you're gonna have to do something about that." His hand engulfed hers as his green-flaked blue eyes sparkled.
'Oh my God... he is so hot!'
She smiled at herself before looking up. 'I've gotta tell Sai about this!' she shrieked to herself, pulling his hand as she ran. "What?" he laughed, running after her. "I've gotta get back home!" she yelled back, bouncing on the balls of her feet happily. Than did the unpredictable after that. He picked her up bridal-style and carried her back to her house, Fijui laughing the whole way.
When he set her down, she grinned at him. "Thanks, Than." After opening the mailbox and taking out everything inside, Than stopped her. His lips collided into hers gently and her eyes widened before slowly sinking shut. Than pulled back too soon. "Bye, Fijui. See ya later," he said confidently. Then he strode away into the black night, hands in his pockets.
Fijui looked at his jacket around her small frame and tucked it closer to her as she turned on her heel. "Hey, baby," her mother said from the kitchen as Fijui walked through the door, dropping the mail on the counter except for her letter. "Did you have fun?"
"Mm-hm."
"Are you alright?"
"Mm-hm."
Her mother watched her with slightly concerned eyes but didn't say anything more. Fijui got into her pajamas and slid under the covers, opening the letter. She couldn't help but laugh at Sai's advice. 'Oh, Sai... I can't believe you just asked me that,' she thought as her eyes trailed on the last question. She looked back up at the ceiling before turning over to reread the letter.
. . .
Dear Sai,
I don't need to say that to Than anymore, but thank you so much for the laugh. I might consider using it if he makes me mad or if his friends do so. That was hilarious, though.
You don't know who Santa is? I'm going to cry right now! Not knowing who Santa is is like a crime! He's a fat guy who leaves you free presents by climbing down your chimney! Now that I think of it... that's kinda weird, the way I explained it... Just think of him as a fat old guy with a long beard and who eats cookies.
No, I don't show my letters to anyone else... they're mine, no one else's!
I feel really happy tonight because Than (a.k.a. jerk boy) asked me out. He is actually a sweet guy once you get to know him. I can't believe it either! He let me borrow his jacket (which I still need to return) and then he kissed me! OH MY GOSH MY FIRST KISS!
Now to answer your questions-
Purple/hawk/ice cream cake
I like reading, writing, and drawing.
I am happy. Why would I lie?
Write you later,
Fijui
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