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"I Didn't Know My Own Strength"
by: kmtdiccion
Part Two
"I do! I like you Ron Stoppable."
Ron Stoppable was in total shock. Right now, the girl in front of him blurted out her feelings for him. He stood there, his face registering the feeling of being surprised. The blonde's mind went overload and warned that it may shut down if he keeps thinking too much.
"W-W-W-What?! Y-Yori. Y-Y-Yori l-l-likes m-me? Y-Yori likes me?! H-How is that possible?! I thought she... she moved on when m-me... and... K-K-Kim..."
"I-I'm sorry Stoppable-san." Yori's voice trailed. She turned away from him and started to cry. She thought that she dishonored him by blurting out her feelings. Rivers of fresh tears ran down her cheeks, soaking her eyes wet. She silently cried, trying to hide them from Ron.
"W-Why have I done this... this... dishonoring act! I c-can't even forgive myself." Her mind silently cried.
When Ron got back to reality, he finally noticed Yori crying. He stood up, put his hand on her shoulder and said "Y-Yori."
The raven haired ninja turned her head towards him, eyes puffing, and pleaded "I-I'm sorry Stoppable-san. I'm sorry that I dishonored you."
Ron was shocked to see how hurt she was. He called, rubbing her shoulder "Y-Yori."
"No, Stoppable-san. Don't." Yori took his hands away from her.
"Yori. I-I..." Ron trailed, not knowing what he should say at this moment.
"No. I'm very sorry Stoppable-san." The ninja faced him before adding "I-I know it's kinda selfish, but look. Possible-san's not your whole world. Though she may be a big part of you, but not all. There's still your parents, little Han, your friends... and me. Stoppable-san, don't you ever forget that there were still people around you that care for you. I care for you!"
Yori sobbed in front of him, baring her heart and feelings. Ron tried to comfort her but she refused. She took a step closer to him and continued "Since the day that I met you, I knew that you were different from the boys I know. I've been crushing on you since the start. Some would laugh at me, but I don't care. You know why? It's because I saw something inside you that no one has, and I'm not talking about your Mystical Monkey Powers.
You're a very special boy, Stoppable-san. You have the kindness and sweetness that's incomparable with everyone else. Yes you help people. But unlike your partner, you never took any glory or fame from it. You are just there to help."
"Uh.. Yori..." Ron butted in but was cut off by her fingers.
"Please, let me talk." She softly ordered. He nodded.
"Stoppable-san, I just want to say that there's still people around that'll help you. I understand the pain you're in. But I will tell you this: Do not lose faith. You can overcome this tragedy. Though I am happy to help you with that, I think it's best that you handle this alone. And..."
The raven ninja went nearer to his face, feeling his warm breath. She whispered "And... Ron-san, I just want to say that whatever happens, I'll still be here for you."
She softly pulled him towards her and brought her lips locking to his. Yori's eyes slowly closed, silently crying in joy and pain. It was the first time she actually kissed him in the lips. Her heart was in haywire when Ron started to kiss back.
"I... I... I'll always love you, Stoppable-san" Her mind cried.
Ron, on the other hand, was also shocked to see a beautiful girl like Yori kissing him. He felt strange. He felt... warm? Thoughts ram against his head, trying to find a logic behind their liplock. A few seconds later, he finally decided to kiss back. It was like of 'instinct' rather than 'logic'.
"W-Wow... Y-Yori." He thought.
Ron opened his eyes when he realized Yori was gone. He was left there all alone. He looked up in the sky and saw the stars shining more brightly than before. Ron smiled inwardly and sighed "Yori."
He decided to walk upstairs, trying to sort out the mess he was in.
Lost touch with my soul
I had nowhere to turn, I had nowhere to go
Lost sight of my dream
Thought it would be the end of me
Kim's been a big part of my world since I was four. She was the one who saved me from those bullies. And since that day, she became my best best friend. I didn't realize that I even lost my dreams for her. I became weak. I follow her every whim. I became the biggest loser in high school. And who's to blame: me.
I thought I'd never make it through
I had no hope to hold on to
I, I thought I would break
And that's why it hurts so much when I saw Kim, having 'fun' with a boy I even hardly know, yet. My best friend and the one I love, cheating on me. It's... It's... Gahh! Why?! Why, Kim?! How could you! You know that you're the only thing that I hold dear, right. I gave everything, my dreams, my reputation, even my life, away, just to make you smile. Can't you see? I loved you! I LOVED YOU, KIM! IF you didn't love me, then why did you answered 'Yes'? You could have saved yourself by not hooking up with me. I would still be your best friend. Why, Kim? Why?
Now, what should I do?
I didn't know my own strength
And I crashed down and I tumbled but I did not crumble
I got through all the pain
I didn't know my own strength
For three months I've been silent like a log. My mind's too numb to think of anything. I know that I'm a slacker. But, after what she had done to me, it made me lose my enthusiasm even more. I was almost at my breaking point. Almost. I even thought of ending my life. Until... Until a girl 'saved' me. That girl who was far away, really far away, came for me in the middle of my dispair, and stopped me from killing myself.
Survived my darkest hour, your faith kept me alive
You pulled myself back up, and hold my head up high
I was not built to break
I didn't know my own strength
Yori's been been my friend since the first time I saw her at the airport. She guided me during my stay in the ninja school. Come to think of it, she was the only friend I had there. But then again, she's enough for me. I tried my best to catch up with their classes, but I failed horribly. I think some students there were just laughing at me. She can leave me at any time. It may have been embarrassing for someone like her being close to a... buffoon like me. But instead, she encourage me to do my best.
Found hope in my heart
I found the light to life my way out of the dark
Found all that I need here inside of me
And that night when she visited me, I was an emotional wreck. She was angry that I shamed myself. Yori didn't want to hear me talking myself down. She believed at me. Yori believes that there's something more than a loser everyone at school calls me. She had faith with me. And there I stand, dumbfounded by the fact that she trusts me to do better. We only met twice. We've never hang out before. But, why does she have to be like this like she already knew about me?
More questions piled in my head. But that night, I didn't care. She made me see from my blindness. Yori opened my eyes and made me remember that there will always be people around me, despite what Kim might have done. I acted like a complete idiot for three months, letting my parents and friends be concerned about me. I don't want to hurt them... just like what Kim did for me.
Yori was my light.
I thought I'd never find my way
I thought I'd never lift that weight
I thought I would break
And because of her, it made me think. What the hell am I doing? I then started to realize I've been a crybaby. Heck, he's already eighteen but he still doesn't act like an adult. I can't believe here I was, moping for months about the same darn thing. She may be a big part of my life, but it's still wrong to neglect everything that I have left, even if there was little... even if there was only her. I now regretted to give everything, not saving some for myself. I regret that I missed every opportunity I had.
And I regret that I had hurt the girl that pushed me to develop myself. I had hurt her heart.
I didn't know my own strength
And I crashed down and I tumbled but I did not crumble
I got through all the pain
I didn't know my own strength
Survived my darkest hour, your faith kept me alive
You pulled myself back up, hold my head up high
I was not built to break
I didn't know my own strength
Yori made me realize I can stand on my own. I had my strength inside, keeping it for a long, long time. I should have used it. If only I paid a lot more attention to myself, I would've been stronger. Heck, I can even reach my dreams if I wanted to. But there's no changing the past. What's done is done. I need to move on with my life. I must do something worthwhile. Probably, reading, helping clean the house, taking care of Little Hana.
But that's not what I want to do. I want to find Yori.
There were so many times
I wondered how I'd get through the night
I thought I took all that I could take
With one last thought, I just want to say to her: Thank You. Thank you because...
I didn't know my own strength
And I crashed down and I tumbled but I did not crumble
I got through all the pain
I didn't know my own strength
Survived my darkest hour, your faith kept me alive
You pulled myself back up, hold my head up high
I was not built to break
I didn't know my own strength
Yori, you were a wonderful person. I wish I can meet you again. Someday, when we meet again, I'll never let you go. Ever.
5 years later...
"Wow, the place looks beautiful." Ron sighed in awe.
He was standing on the ridge. The picturesque view of the mountain range and the forest gave the shaking feeling of shock, the good shock at least. At one end of the view, stood the tall and majestic Mt. Fuji. The red sun sinking on the side of the icy mountain was so beautiful that Ron even got shivers just looking at it.
"This place's badical!"
He then went to a bench, where a cherry blossom tree stood beside. Looking at the pink tree, Ron took a deep breath and said "Well, this is perfect for my new house."
Ron Stoppable's the current CEO of Bueno Nacho and Smarty Mart. He was even dubbed as 'The Savior of the Corporate World', since the two companies he now owns was under bankrupt at that time. He was widely praised in the business world. He's also the biggest philanthropist. He constructed orphanages, hospitals, and even churches and synagogues with his foundation. Ron also swore to support some three hundred scholars for their college.
All's well for him on the outside. But inside, he still felt incomplete.
Ron did repatch his friendship with Felix, Monique and a few 'real friends' in Middleton. He made his parents a country home to enjoy their old age. He even personally tutor Hana on her assignments. But, Ron haven't heard from Kim since they separated. Even though she caused him a lot of pain, he shouldn't count her off, since they had a long, old history. He was just curious how she had fared in her life.
And Yori?...
Ron sighed as some tears started to stroll down his face. He hasn't seen her since she left him. He wiped his eyes and the softly said "I'm sorry Yori."
"Sorry for what?"
Ron looked behind and saw a tall, slender woman in a long robe. Her jet black hair was now long. It reached up to her back. She still retains her red headband in her hair. She still have her flawless, soft skin and her lovely almond eyes.
He rubbed his eyes and then stared "Y-Yori?"
She smiled, having some tears on her eyes "S-Stoppable-san?"
The two stared at each other, both wearing happy faces. Yori broke down to cry first, cry in joy if you mind. Ron ran towards her and hugged her tight. It was indeed a joyous moment for the two. For Yori and Ron, no words are needed to be uttered. Just the physical company between each other is enough. Words became null as the two conveyed their own thoughts without any verbal exchange.
A/N's: Huzzah! Finally! This story's complete :)
Anyways, I know, it may be a bit corny. Hehe. I was still mushy about... Nevermind :3
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-kmtdiccion :)