Hey guys! I'm back! :D Miss me?
Garu: Of cause they didn't. Moron.
Me: O_O Excuuuusssseee me?
Garu: Just thank them already.
Me: Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me. You're such a sweet heart!
Garu: *Sweat drops*
Me: Thank you so much guy's for the support and the amazing reviews! Ring-ring has actually behaved herself this time but I hope the offer of torture is still available-
Ring-ring: What?! Who said they would do that?
Me: Like I'd tell the victim that. *Tut* I'm not stupid.
Abyo: But you are-
Ching: Don't go there Abyo.
Abyo: Fine.
Pucca: Enjoy this chapter! XD
At Ching's it was if nothing had changed.
Except the lack of dancing from Pucca as her legs didn't feel strong enough, pain seemed to be laced into her leg muscles restraining their activity. Pucca was vaguely surprised that the drugs she was under in the hospital were still in affect. She was glad to hear that her broken leg was set correctly and was healing brilliantly.
After taking a shower the two girls buzzed happily through Pucca's small make-up bag, Abyo was kind enough to run over to hers to get it, and Ching surprisingly medium collection. Ching had explained that when she began dating Abyo, officially, she had a slight nervous break down about her appearance and had cracked under the pressure of make-up. She got a good deal for most of the items though so she wasn't too embarrassed.
As soon as the make-up bags were brought out Abyo left surprisingly quickly, leaving a gentle kiss behind for Ching, a small blush creeping into his face. Pucca gave Ching a questionable look, silently asking what was his problem? Ching began to mirror Abyo's embarrassed expression but she had a smile slipping into place. That just increased Pucca's curiosity. A few silently seconds ticked by before Ching cracked.
"Alright! I'll tell you," Ching was truly smiling, no, more like smirking. She took a breath before starting. She told Pucca how; when she first got the make-up she was completely clueless about how to use it.
"I already knew that. You've never shown an interest in it before so it's understandable to be confused," Pucca interrupted, not quite seeing where this was leading.
"Well, what you didn't know was that when I was trying to put the make-up on it was the night of mine and Abyo's first date. And the idiot decided to come early." Ching took another shuddering breath, repressing laughter Pucca didn't understand. "When I went down to open the door I assumed it was... Well, anyone really. You can imagine my shock to see him dressed up in a dress shirt and black bottoms, even a tie! And... He looked just as surprised which I didn't get, he had knocked on my door after all..."
Pucca leaned forwards, fiddling with one of the blood red nail varnishes. "He almost dropped the bouquet of flowers at the sight of me. He said my name as if he didn't recognise me. He told me to look in the hall mirror that I had completely ignored when rushing past to answer the door..." Pucca looked at Ching eagerly, waiting to hear the rest of the story. Ching sighed as she finished her sentence. "I looked like a surprised clown."
Laughter shook Pucca so suddenly she almost fell off the bed hadn't Ching caught her shaking arm. "Oh-O-Oh my god!" Pucca cried as tears of laughter welled in her eyes.
"Hey, it wasn't that funny! It was so embarrassing," Ching defended herself. "And the stories not finished yet."
"Not done?" Pucca wheezed, no more air remained for her to laugh, her head light.
Ching shook her head excited to see her friend's reaction. "I ran up stairs, as you would," Pucca nodded her head confirming her actions, "and Abyo followed me, telling me that it wasn't that bad, he was just caught off guard. When I eventually let him into my room after his continuous calling by the door, and after scrubbing my face till it was raw but clean, he was smirking. I was close to slamming it back onto his face but you know he wouldn't have gone away."
Pucca nodded again, recalling the time when Goh-Rong had to go through intense inspection, which they flew through like always, and how Abyo stood at the door for seven hours knocking and calling inside. He even sang! Pucca thought her hearing would never return. "He noticed all of the make-up, scattered everywhere by the way, and asked what I was doing with it. I told him the truth about my feeling inferior to him, confused at why he would choose me, and he listened. Didn't speak a word or utter a sarcastic comment. It was so weird. When he finally spoke he told me..." Ching blushed furiously. Pucca grinned at her friends ruby face.
"He said- blah blaaah blah, bla blah ba blah. Then?"
Ching gave her a thankful look before continuing, "He said if I truly wanted to wear it that he knew how to apply it..." Pucca jaw dropped.
"What?!" she shrieked. She had not expected that.
"My words exactly. He said he used to watch his mother apply it and even helped her now and again with it. So we sat down to begin and I felt too self-conscious having a boy, an Abyo, applying my make-up... Then he suggested something that he learned to regret..."
"Don't stop there! What did he learn to regret?"
Ching's smile turned mischievous, "He said, as a joke, that he would go first then we would work on me."
"Nooo..." Pucca sighed, eyes wide. She was enticed by the story.
Giggling, "Yep."
"Noooo!" Pucca repeated, barely able to picture Abyo watching his mother apply the complicated stuff.
Ching giggled, enjoying Pucca's surprise. "Oh!"
"What?"
Ching hopped off her bed and ran towards her draws under her mirror. Yanking open a draw, she grabbed something before shutting it again. She turned to Pucca, face gleaming with triumph. Pucca's eyes dropped to a small white square clutched in her hands. Ching quickly flipped the square over to reveal-
"Oh my god!" Pucca squealed as she grabbed for it. Ching let her grab it as she smirked with utter triumph.
Pucca stared at the photo she held in her hands. In the centre of the frame stood Abyo... A very female looking Abyo. All he would have to do to be seen as a girl is to grow out his hair! "I never noticed how feminine his face could look," Pucca snorted. Ching grinned at Pucca's words. "Hey Ching..."
"Yeah?"
Pucca looked up at her, eyes shinning, "Can this be my birthday present?!"
Ching froze before laughing at the strange request, "Ah, no way. I need that for blackmail!"
Pucca shrugged, "Oh well. Can I at least torment him with the idea that I have a copy?"
"By all means." Ching glanced at the time and she finally remembered what they were meant to be doing. "We better get started or we're gonna be late."
Pucca, grimacing a little at the idea of people seeing her, with or without the scars on show, displayed a blank face before breaking out into an overly enthusiastic smile.
"Work you're magic."
I'm gonna need a heck of a lot of it tonight, Pucca mentally sighed.
...
Abyo fiddled with his tied. He couldn't get it to go like he wanted. It was either too tight or small that it cut off his air way or so loose it made him look like a slob. Giving up, he picked up the brush from the table next to the small mirror and began to lightly tug it through his fine black hair. Abyo heard the bathroom door open and feet coming towards him. Looking behind him using the mirror he watched as Garu, towel flung over his head carelessly, strolled over to his draws to pick out his clothes. Abyo, after swiftly leaving the girls be, afraid they may attack him with those evil girly weapons they had scattered on the bed, came over to Garu's to get changed.
When he arrived Garu was still training outdoors and so he used Garu's shower first. Garu came in just as Abyo was done and they silently traded places. Garu had generously offered Abyo some of his clothes, as the only decent clothes Abyo owned had been a little battered since his first date.
Garu pulled out a plain white dress shirt and black bottoms. He grabbed a black tie and flung it into the pile on a chair. He scrubbed at his head, frying to dry his hair as much as possible, before slipping into his clothes. Focusing on tying his silk black tie he heard a noise as Abyo flumped onto the sofa. "Hey, Garu..." he began.
Blowing a strand of black hair out of his eyes Garu hummed in answer. His tie perfectly done he turned to his friend looking for the brush he had been using earlier.
"What are you planning to do?"
Spotting it Garu snatched it up, nonchalantly answering Abyo, "What do you mean?"
"You know what I mean. Why did you ask for Ching to change the party's location? What are you planning to do there?"
Garu blinked. He hadn't really thought it through. He just knew if Pucca was going to see it, he was going to be the one to show her and that he would get to see her reaction alone. It would be their secret. Sure, Abyo had already showed Ching it on one of their dates after Garu had told him. In exchange he made the pair promise not to tell Pucca of that place. It had confused Garu why he had requested such a thing in return but he had shrugged it off thinking that he wanted one place she didn't know about where he could use as a getaway.
But that was before she had given up chasing him.
Before he had realised his feelings.
Before the thought of her not smiling like she did ever again; never laughing again; never breathing again killed his once silent soul.
Abyo, after a long pause, "It's alright. You'll figure it out when you get there."
Garu nodded, hopping that he will. He desperately wanted to show her but the unsettling words of Ring-ring made his confidence shake at the idea.
Please don't hate me Pucca... His mind whispered so quietly the wind would have to strain to hear it. I don't know what I'd do if you did...
Hope you liked this chapter! Does it make up for my leaving for a week? :)
Pucca: My dress is under actual progress ^_^ Rashel is even sketching it out. She'll be putting it onto her DA account so make sure you watch out for it ;)
Ching: She won't be doing mine but I think you won't have a problem imagining it. Especially from the boys' reaction's ;)
Abyo: *Gulp* Wha-what reaction's?
Ching: Just you wait ;)
Pucca: I can't wait for the food! I'm starving. My mouth's watering so much at the thought U_U
Ching: Just like the boys' wondering about us then '')
Me: You've been strangely quiet Garuuuu ;D
Garu:...
Me: Oh, I know! You already picture Pucca in certain types of clothing, huh?
Garu: No I-
Me: And in certain types of lingerie no doubt-
Garu: No I-
Pucca: Garu! What is wrong with you?!
Ching: Ewww! How disgraceful from a ninja of the village.
Abyo: Dude -_- So not cool.
Garu: But- But- No... *Sigh*
Me: *Giggles* Naughty boy.
Pucca: Don't forget to review! *Storms off*
Garu: Wait! Pucca! Its not like that! Don't listen to her- Pucca!
Pucca: Stay away from me pervert!
Me: ^_^ Till next time viewers! *Skips away humming happily*