Fire & Water Chapter 20, a shugo chara! fanfic

HappyJunjou: Yay for this chapter and all the fluff that comes with it! ^.^

Ikuto: Fluff?

HappyJunjou: Yea! But I can't spoil it and give away details, so I'll talk about it a little at the end.

Amu: So you're finally back on track?

HappyJunjou: Hell yea! I'm sorry for the cussing...I'm not religious, so in my family we don't consider the word "hell" to be a curse, but some people do, so I apologize for that.

Tadase: HappyJunjou apparently has no religion

HappyJunjou: Yup ^.^ But that doesn't mean I do or don't believe in god, it just means that I don't know. So I'm not trying to be offensive to different religions, because I value everyone's beliefs, and if you think you're right than you are.

Kukai: Thank you for all your comments and answers!

HappyJunjou: Actually, I checked the reviews, and found that I'm only 9 reviews away from 150. I'm also on chapter 18 now which surprises me too! I can't beleive this story has got that far. I can already remembere back to chapter 4. Which was the closet chapter, right?

HappyJunjou: This is my first fanfiction, so I'm so glad that it's gotten this far with all your help and reviews, I'm glad you all like it!

Ai Erin & John - HappyJunjou doesn't own anything except Us and Rika and Yuki...you get the point. She only owns the ones she makes up.

***Chapter 18***

***John POV***

I didn't like feeling small and defense-less. I never did, but sometimes there are things more improtant than pride. Ai made me feel small. She made me feel like I had no power over her. She's such a strong person. She's independant, straight-foward, smart, strong and so many other things, that it'd take years naming them all. She's like a bright shining star, the brightest, one that none of the others can compare to. At least that was in my opinion. Maybe it wasn't that way to others. Maybe they all thought I was delusional, but I'm pretty sure that that's more of what they are.

While I think that Ai's strong-willed and all, at the same time she's so weak. So breakable. Sure she may be a little crazy and overboard with this whole situation. A little? Okay? Maybe a lot...Anyways, I'd rather think of it as her being blinded by love. Just like I am. She likes this Nagihiko guy (Who isn't really all that bad even though I still hate him with all my soul) He's what's screwing her up and she just can't forget about him.

Nagihiko is madly in love with the Mashiro girl. Ai knows this but thinks that she can somehow change his feelings by getting rid of Mashiro. That's what she doesn't get. If you're in love with someone, you're not just going to get over them as soon as they go away. You're going to miss them. She's in love with Nagihiko so shouldn't she know that? Doesn't she know what it's like to be in love? Or is she not really in love with him? Yeah right. I wish.

A small piece of paper flew onto my desk, breaking my chain of thought. I glanced across the room, making sure the teacher was still engrossed in the lesson. After being sure I wouldn't get in trouble, I carefully unfolded the note.

We have a guardian meeting today. Meet me and Nagi over at Mrs. Nakaguri's room. Room #306. We'll show you where to go from there.

- Rima

The handwriting was a bit sloppy, which made me automatically compare it to Ai's. I'm such a freak. Seriously, I got to get over her. She doesn't think of me as anymore than a friend, and here I am obsessing over her. Everything was good about her. Even her comical prissy girl act that she puts up in school here. To Erin, Her, and I, it's just a joke. A hilarious one at that. I can't believe people actually think it's real. Like anyone could actually be that much of a brat. Actually, I think all the guardians are convinced by it except for our gang.

I still wonder about that Nagihiko guy. I could already tell that he's very smart. Maybe he could already have seen through my act. Maybe he knows why I hate him. The look in his eyes from yesterday seemed to change. The first time I met him his eyes were full of hatred and jealousy, but towards the end I seemed to find a sympathetic look from him. Either way, whether he knows how I feel it doesn't chnage how he'd still feel jealous from me touching his girl.

To tell the truth, I'd like to apologize to him after this is all over. My problem is that I can't say no. Especially to Ai. I seemed to get sucked into things even when I don't want to. It's not that I'm a coward, it's more of that I don't like letting people down because every little thing I do to affect people makes me feel guilty. That's why I HAVE to stop Ai's plan. No matter what, it's got to crumble. I can't hurt someone. I can't kill or be involved with anything that would kill someone. I have to sabotage Ai's plan from the inside. I have Erin with me. I'm not sure if the guardians would cooporate, especially since they'd probably think we're trying to be spies. They seem like alright people, but to tell the truth, if one of them asked for my help I wouldn't trust them either. I don't know them well enough yet, and I don't know what the consequences qould be for trying. Ever heard of the phrase "Look before you jump"?

***Ring Ring Ring***

I gave Rima a sloppy grin before leaving to my next class. No way the guardians would trust Erin and I, especially not Nagihiko. I was strictly enemy to him.

***Nagihiko POV***

I had Social Studies next. A class that I had alone with Rima. I was kinda glad no one else I knew was in that class, because I had to clarify sme things with her. Not that I could just give away my suspicions to her. That'd be insane, knowing how she'd probably tell the world. Well maybe not the world, but Amu and Yaya. That's pretty much equivalent to telling the world, isn't it? I chuckled under my breath.

"What are you laughing at now purplehead?" A slightly annoyed voice asked.

"Why are you so cranky all of a sudden?" I asked giving her a cocky smirk. She growled at me, causing me to laugh a bit more which seemed to piss her off a lot.

"I met up with Kukai in the hallway." She explained through gritted teeth, "He said he wasn't feeling well so I volunteered to take him to the nurse's office. He said that it was alright and I didn't have to. Just as I was about to argue back, he puked all over my shoes. I had to go to the bathroom to clean them off, and now I smell like puke." I chuckled a bit. She always seemed to have the worst luck.

I still didn't know how I could spend time laughing like this. The anti-guardians must be already starting their plan. They have to be. It was so obvious seeing as Tsukasa made the most stupid move ever by getting the anti-guardians closer to us and making them official guardians. But he doesn't know any better. I could see that Ikuto, Utau, and Kukai also looked cautious. They were huddled in a group probably talking about the matter, when the hazel-eyed girl skipped over. They automatically started to change the topic to football so she wouldn't get suspicious.

What I still don't get is how most the anti-guardians aren't even bad at all. I'd have expected them to be totally evil, but I guess not. Rika was an exploding ball of sunshine. She was so innocent and kind, you'd never expect her to ally herself with Ai. Then again it is Ai's cousin. Maybe she's only helping Ai because she's her cousin? Erina seemed nice too. She looked like to strong and helpful type of girl. Both of them seemed rather friendly but maybe it was just an act. Yuki was rather quiet, but he didn't look shady. He just looked not as social as the others. He didn't look bad either though.

Lastly, there was John. Before everyone writes him off as a bad guy for flirting with Rima, he's not a bad guy. First off, Rima and I aren't even dating or anything. We're not even together, and because I'm such a coward it's free game. Anyone could take her from me if I don't confess soon. Second, John doesn't even like Rima. Not that I'm not so jealous sometimes that I want to kill the guy, but he definately isn't in love with her. He seems more jealous when I'm with Ai, than when I'm with Rima. To tell the truth, he couldn't care less if Rima rejected him. So why does he bother flirting with her? Womanizer?

Rima sighed, set down her books, and took a seat next to me.

"Hey. Is it okay if we wait for John after class?" She asked sweetly. I bit my lip. And why did she even take notice of him? Why not reject him? Heck if everything were my way, i'd send him back to the UK or where ever he came from. But I couldn't say no to Rima's request. After all, it is Rima asking and I'd do anything for this girl.

"Sure." I answered in a fake happy was hard to smile when I was so mad. Even if John doesn't like Rima it won't stop the aching pain in my chest everytime she aknowledges his existence. Who knows? Maybe she likes him? Rima's so much harder to read than him because she's so unpredictable. I tensed up, but decided to endure it for the class period. I could talk to Rima afterwards while we're waiting for John.

It was now after class, and I just couldn't contain my jealousy any more. Every time Rima opened her mouth she talked about John. She either really likes this guy or she's trying to be a peace maker. I don't like either. I just want to cut off all connections she has with him. Can't she see what she's doing to me or is she really that dense?

"You know? John's actually re-"

"Just shut up, Rima!" I said angrily. She seemed taken aback by the comment. Her eyes even teared up a bit in disbelief. I felt guilty, but couldn't stopped. It was like I had no control over what I said anymore, because I was too busy saying what I felt. At least I was being honest.

"What? What was that for?" She asked, obviously hurt.

"Everytime you open your damn mouth you always have to say something about that other guy! If you really want to talk about how great he is find someone else. You're obviously to dense to see that I freaking hate that guy right now."

"That's because you never give him a chance!" She shot back.

"Maybe you're giving him too many chances. What do you think you are anyways? A peace maker? It's not working. You're doing a sucky job right now."

"I-"

"We're never going to be friends so just stop trying. If you want to hang out with him, then it's fine by me. Just don't hang around me anymore."

I started to walk off, ignoring the sniffles behind me. I was so angry that I was oblivious to it. What had I done? I just told Rima to stay away from me. Great job Nagi. You lost her all on your own. I really can't believe I just did that. That isn't me. That's isn't what I would've done. But that's what I did. I guess my anger got the best of me. Now it's all over. There's nothing I can do. I screwed myself. I'm such an-

***Rima POV***

I felt heartbroken. This isn't the way things should've turned out. So why did they turn out this way? I watched as he slowly walked away. Was it all fake? Was he really even my friend? What kind of stupid question is that? Of course he was. The only reason Nagi even got mad at me was because he doesn't like John. Wouldn't everything go back to the way it was before if I didn't try and make them friends? I guess not. Nagi did say I had to choose one, but that wouldn't be nice to abandon John.

It felt like my brain was turning into mush. Everything that happened in the past few seconds was a blur, and I couldn't think straight. But I did know one thing. I couldn't let this go. If this was going to be my last moment, I'd make it last as long as I could. I wasn't going to give up until the very end.

"Wait! Nagi!" I yelled. I caught up to him and hugged him from behind. Darn. This would look like one of those cliche moments in movies if I didn't wreck it.

"What am I suppsoed to do next?" I wondered out loud. I could hear a small chuckle, and knew that everything softened a little. "What? I can't think straight right now."

"I'm sorry, it's just that I didn't expect this. Anyone in their right mind would've hated me after I said all that."

"I don't" I replied with a serious look on my face.

"I know. That's because you're different from everyone else." He smiled, as he played with a strand of my hair.

"I don't get you." I confessed, "One second you're mad at me for absolutely no reason, and the next moment. BAM! We're on good terms again. It's so confusing."

"I'm really sorry. That was way out of line, and I really didn't mean to vent my anger out on you. That doesn't mean that I didn't have a reason for being angry. I seriously thought that it was going to be over. I would've ended it just like that and regretted it for the rest of my life. You're different. You didn't want it to end there either that's why you came for me right?"

"No. You dropped your pencil. no duh. Of course that's why I came!" She exclaimed sarcastically, "Nagi. We're friends right? Nothing can change that. Even WE can't change that!"

"Right. Friends." He said looking a little disappointed which made me panic a little.

"So why were you mad then?" I asked looking down at my feet. He sighed and pulled me into an unexpected hug. It felt as if my heart were melting. It was so warm and it made me feel as if I were flaoting on clouds.

"I don't want to share you." He said quietly. That made me wonder if it was meant to be said to himself or if I was supposed to hear.

"Then you don't have to share me!" I exclaimed. By now the hallway was empty so we were playing out this scene in an empty hallway. Maybe even John already went with the other guardians. I didn't even care.

"Rima." His expression was serious which scared me a little. He still had a conforting smile on his face, making me feel a bit more comfortable

"I love you."

My heart suddenly stopped in place. All that I've dreamed. All that I've wanted. But this isn't a dream. This is real. This is life. Most times you don't get what you want, but sometimes those miracles happen, and things do go your way.

"M-me too." Suddenly my legs felt like mush. It was too happy to believe. His face brightened up just as mine had earlier. I suddenly heard a clapping sound and immediatley turned red. Darn! Someone was spying on us! Talk about embarrassing!

"Bravo! Congrats you two!" John said with a goofy smile on his face.

"Sorry! I totally forgot about waiting for you!" I exclaimed. I could feel my face heat up. "So you saw all that?"

"Yup!" He grinned, "Ai's gonna be pissed." he added happily.

"You knew this was going to happen all along didn't you?" Nagi accused. Okay, maybe not accused after what John said next.

"Yeah. Well, it was bound to happen, ya know?"

"I don't get you." Nagi said slowly, "but what I do know, is that you're not bad. I can't believe that you're really an anti. You're too good for that." Wait. Anti? Anti what?

"I'm not. Or at least I won't be soon." John answered.

F&W: So...That took quite a while for them to finally get together, and it was so clique the way it happened. Sorry that it didn't happen in a better way if you're disappointed. But I'm actually a bit satisfied with it even though it feels like it kinda flew by me. But at least it doesn't feel like it happened too soon or too late. I'm always a bit diappointed when a story starts with a confession way too early because then the characters don't get time to work for it, and when it is too late, it's usually at the end and you don't get to see what they act like around each other as a couple for a while. Anyways, I think it was just right for me. I still really like John, and his feelings for Ai are so cute. He has such strong feelings for her, so I'm pretty much satisfied with the character development of him. I also like Ai and his relationship. A lot of relationships start from being just friends don't they? Even in real life, so it's not an un-realistic situation either! ^.^ Anyways, I already wrote half of the next chapter, so it should be ready by next friday! ^.^ I hope the rest of this story goes well, so let's cross our fingers that I dont make it suckish towards the end! jk! I promise not to! XD

FACEBOOK: I asked for suggestions of topic to talk about last time, and I got a few. If you have anymore topic ideas you can also put them for next weeks chapter in your review. Anyways, Rimahiko PWNS says "starting in April Facebook will start charging $5 a month to be on the site. They're gonna lose all the people who joined because it's free. What an outrage! I'm out of there the minute they start charging money." Actually, this was the first time I heard of this. I kinda panicked cuz I have serious obsessions with facebook. I decided that I would stop using facebook if they started charging too. But then I found out that it was all a rumor. Apparently (that's my word of the day XD) someone made a facebook group saying that facebook would start charging. That facebook group gives a link that sends a virus to your computer, so it was all a trick to infect computers. Facebook clarified it as a rumor, and deleted the group page. They also said that they won't be charging, so everything is A okay! ^.^

MANGA: Actually, I used to read a lot of manga, but it slowed down lately. Maybe I'm growing out of it? MyForbiddenDestiny suggested this topic. As for manga that I used to read...of course Shugo Chara was one of them! . I also really like Gakuen Alice. Natsume and Mikan's relationship is so cute ^.^ I also finished reading Sugar Sugar Rune which was alright, but it was a bit...boring to me? hmm...I also like anything by Arina Tanemura and Maya Sakai. Arina Tanemura's manga is usually dramatic and have deep meanings involved as well as tons of symbolism. She made manga like Full Moon, Gentleman's Alliance, and Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne. Maya Sakai's manga is so cute. She made Peter Pan Syndrome, Momo, and Rockin' Heaven. I also like Fruit's Basket and many others ^.^ Anyways if you want to find new manga to read, those are a few of my suggestions!

QUESTIONS SEGMENT: There were 3 answers, so I'll respond to them all. The questions from last week were: If you could be any T.V show person/character whether it be anime, cartoons, reality t.v, or whatever, who would you be? AND What is your favorite guardian chara and why? Now for some answers! ^.^

Lolita07: 1. lol XD um for me itd prolly be either yashi from knight princess or...nami from one piece or...yeah ^ ^;

HappyJunjou: Response to Lolita07 1. I'm not sure what "Knight Princess" is...is that an anime, show, cartoon, or manga or something? Being Nami would be cool, but I'd probably get seasick, and I don't think even Luffy (I think that's the rubber guy's name, right? Haven't watched or read One Piece in a while...sorry XD) wouldn't appreciate me puking all over the boat...

Lolita:07: 2. my fave chara has to be kusukusu. itd be awsome to have a friend that can ALWAYS make you laugh XD

HappyJunjou: Response to Lolita07 2. I agree Kusukusu is awesome. Especially since I luv people who can make me laugh. Laughing is like a hobby for me and once I start I just can't stop ^.^ Tons of my friends are comical people, because I like funny people, so Kusukusu would rule! ^.^

MyForbiddenDestiny 1. Which character would I want to be? Well I decided long ago, that I'd want to be Yachiru from Bleach, Rima (Shugo Chara! obviously), Nadeshiko (I really want to be her (Shugo Chara!) for some reason. I just do!), Hm ... Utau! Yeah! And uhh. Many others! But sadly, if I became any of these, i would shrink... And I just found out that Nagihiko and Utau are the same height! Weird!

HappyJunjou: Response to MFD (Sorry I don't feel like typing it all out) 1. I only used to read a bit of Bleach so is Yachiru the cat girl or the cannon girl? idk...anyways, Rima would be fun to be! Even if I'm scared of clowns. It's not like I'm deathly afraid like some people though, I just think they're creepy...Isn't Nadeshiko really Nagihiko? So you want to be like Nagihiko then? Utau would be cool to be...I always wondered what it'd be like to be good at singing at famous. I suck at singing. lol...that's weird I never noticed that they were the same height! XD

MyForbiddenDestiny 2. I liek KusuKusu and Rhythm. Lol I can't think of which I like better. I like KusuKusu because she is Rima's, because she caers for her a lot, and because she's funny and JUST TOO CUTE! Rhythm basically has the same reasons. He's cheerful, happy go lucky, he's Nagihiko's. And he's everything I want to be...except a boy. I'm rather serious and depressed a lot.

HappyJunjou: Response to MFD 2. Agreed. I may like Kusukusu a bit better. They are both a lot alike though, but I think Rhythm would annoy me too much though, plus I'm not athletic at all. I think I'd need a little space, which Rhythm wouldn't seem to give XD lol...being serious is good sometimes, because it usually means you're a hard worker! I'm more laid-back, but when I have stuff to do I'll try my best and work super hard! They bot are cute though...

WantingFreedom 1. For your question/ answer thing I would be Utau in Shugo Chara or the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland if he was a girl not a guy.

HappyJunjou: Response to WantingFreedom 1. Mad Hatter is the rabbit thing, i think? I don't know...I read Alice in Wonderland back in...1st grade? I'm in 8th or 9th grade now so I don't remember, and I never watched the Disney cartoon version, but I'm looking foward to the movie. It has Johnny Depp and the lady from Sweeney Todd. ^.^ My sister watched Sweeney Todd and said it was a good movie...too gorey for me, but she also played in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory as Charlie's mom! ^.^ As I said to MyForbiddenDestiny, Utau would be awesoem to be ^.^

WantingFreedom 2. My fav chara is Dia because of the cuteness and sparkles. Diamonds for the win!!

HappyJunjou: Response to WantingFreedom 2. Dia is really cute. I used to love putting my hair in pigtails but then I got older 0_0...now it just looks childish...I usually wear my hair staright down and straighten or curl it, sometimes I wear it in a ponytail or side ponytail. Off topic, anyways, I love sparkles, so I think Dia's awesome! ^.^

Now for my answers to the questions...

1. I think I'd really like to be...Alex from Wizards of Waverly Place. I don't know how to spell the name of the show. Anyways, Disney is my show I watch whenever I'm bored and none of my favorite shows are on. I usually watch Hell's Kitchen, Glee, American Idol, X Factor, and many others...but when they're not on, I watch Disney Channel. Think how cool it'd be to use magic. I could do whatever I wanted to ^.^

2. My favorite guardian character is Kusukusu, and my reason why was already explained in one of my responses. I like people who can make me laugh ^.^