I DO NOT OWN SHUGO CHARA, ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS, OR ANY LICENSED MATERIAL THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS STORY AND CHAPTER.
THIS STORY IS RATED T FOR LANGUAGE AND CONTENT SO BEWARE OF THE LANGUAGE!
Taking One for the Team
CHAPTER 5: Yeah, she's a nut
MONDAY
SEIYO HIGH SCHOOL 15:30 HOURS, CURRENT LOCATION: SPORTS FIELD
AMU AND RIMA: 3 POINTS, CHEERELAERS: 2 POINTS
Rima's POV
I didn't think Utau could get any more brutal, but she did.
I have learned two new things!
As the school's whore, it's fun to piss Utau off
As the captain of the squad, it's dangerous to piss Utau off.
So here we are, Amu, Yaya, and I having to run laps for no apparent reason, however our sweet captain says there is. But only she knows said motive. I feel bad for dragging Yaya into this.
But, seriously it's not hurting her to burn that extra energy that only god knows where she gets it from.
O.O.O.O
16:00 HOURS
Break Time! Unfortunately, Amu and I are being excluded from the group, probably because we are the topic of discussion. Oddly enough, Yaya is still doing her forced work out; she has now moved on to back flip drills. I hate cheerleading, it's annoying to be yelled at if you do something wrong. Even just a little, and trust me with Utau having permanent PMS (thanks to Amu and Ikuto) it's like having a prison guard as a captain.
We are on a very strict schedule and these cheer routines are hardcore; we seriously have to kick ass. Apparently the team Seiyo is up against has a bit of a rep when it comes to the cheerleaders.
Amu and I lay on the grass sighing, we really were taking one for the team. But at times like that it's hard to tell if it really is worth it. Suddenly we were interrupted by a sudden voice.
"Hey guys,"
"Minazaki," Amu said greeting the girl as she sat up abruptly.
"How….are you guys?" She asked awkwardly, she probably felt guilty about our cruel treatment.
"Doing just great," I said dryly sitting up also.
"Sorry about Utau. I don't even know why the hell I am apologizing. It should be her apologizing to you guys…to all of us, for acting on like a bitch just because Ikuto doesn't want her." Minazaki ranted plopping down on the grass and folding her arms.
"Wow," I grunted.
"In fact, she should be happy for him, I mean he obviously cares for Amu. Enough to walk her to school every morning, and You too, Rima." She continued on with her Rambling.
"It's okay," Amu said with a gentle smile, "We'll just bear with it and take one for the team, because, in the end it's all worth it,"
"What are you guys going to gain from this? Irritating Utau by becoming a cheerleader? Enduring her intense and pointless training just to provoke her? Why?" Minazaki asked moving a stray strand of her black hair away from her face.
"I'm not entirely sure," I replied, "I just go along with it and here and there I receive a nice reward, like when Amu cart-wheeled all the way to Lulu, Utau's expression was priceless, and when the three of them choked on their gum in assembly I died and went to freaking heaven!"
For a while Minazaki just stared at us; her lavender colored eyes seeming to go right through us.
"I like you," She said bringing her knees to her chest, "You are my new friends, and you don't get a choice."
"It's okay we want to," Amu said with a laugh.
"I like you too." I replied smiling too.
"Minazaki!" Utau called out harshly, "It's time for the head cheerleaders' discussion."
"Alrighty," Minazaki shouted back standing up abruptly and smiling at us as she cart-wheeled over there all flashy.
"She's such a freaking show off," I muttered.
"You would do the same thing," Amu reminded me.
"That's why I like her,"
O.O.O.O
AFTER PRACTICE
CURRENT LOCATION: SPORTS FIELD, 16:40 HOURS
Amu and I had wore short pants that day, short enough to go under our skirts, so we slipped our skirts on, and put our shirts on over our black T shirts with our buttons open displaying our gym shirts to the world. I let my hair down and started running, Amu kept her hair up as she dragged her blue skirt up to her waist I headed off to the gym.
We made it there much earlier than last time; 4:50 to be exact. As we scrambled to put our clothes on the girls shot daggers at us. When we arrived Utau, Saaya, and Lulu were already there in their too short gym uniforms.
We sat as close to the court as we wanted too. Shortly after Minazaki joined us fully dressed with her shoulder-length dark hair loose and wild, she was as loud as Kukai. She cheered all the time, but since she was a head cheerleader and perceptibly hot, no one told her anything. In fact most of the guys blushed.
I practically sat like I guy with my legs open (since I had pants on) and leaning back on my sprawled elbows. I was quite comfortable as I watched the guys throw around their orange ball happily. Amu's eyes glistened every time Ikuto made a shot and she would blush when he would wink at her. Minazaki whistled loudly whenever he did so letting everyone know about it.
I didn't find her cheering obnoxious, in fact I found it amusing, but it hurt my ear that's for sure. I noticed that out of all the guys there were five who stood out the most.
Number one, Tsukiyomi Ikuto. Of course, our favorite blue haired hottie. Who has all the girls wrapped around his finger but of course only cares about his girlfriend the cute and charming Hinamori Amu, whom, as of now is hated by the majority of the female population of the school, including the cheer squad which she is a part of.
Number Two, Fujisaki Nagihiko. The newest addition to the team, and the new captain as well. He is an exchange student sent in to help us win; his family is apparently traditional and old-fashioned. Although you cannot tell by his seemingly cool and collected manner, he is actually very annoying and a know-it-all when it comes to emotions.
Number Three, Souma Kukai. The energetic ball of sunshine. If there is a bright side, Kukai will find it. He enjoys life and is stupid at times, but however he is quite mature when he needs to be which sometimes comes as a shock. He doesn't seem to have an interest in girls but it is rumored that he likes older women.
Number Four, Hotori Tadase. The 'Prince' of the school, whom is bursting with charisma and good-looks. He isn't as skilled as the other three but he far surpasses most. With his many admirers, Valentine's day is the most dangerous time of the year. He doesn't seem to have a girlfriend, which is another one of the many shocks of the notorious top five.
Number Five, Sanjo Kairi. Last and probably least, the nerdy yet handsome Kairi-kun. His movements are often compared to those of a samurai by his many admirers. His Sister, Yukari Sensei is the care-free coach of the cheerleading squad who only shows up on rare occasions, much like the coach of the basketball team. It is rumored that when the two disappear they are together.
After watching the guys and observing the surrounding gossip, I learned a lot that day.
O.O.O.O
AFTER BASKET BALL PRACTICE
17:25
The boys approached Minazaki, Amu, and I after changing. Amu blushed when she saw Ikuto, and me and Minazaki just rolled our eyes.
"Let's go home!" Kukai shouted throwing his fist in the air.
"Wooh!" Minazaki cheered like an idiot, "That includes me right?"
"Yeah it does," I said bluntly, "You are my new friend, they don't have a choice but to tolerate you,"
"Awesome," She grinned.
"Awesome cheering," Kukai grinned at her.
"I know I was totally enjoying that!" She exclaimed.
"What's your name?" Nag-stupid asked.
"Minazaki Yumi," She replied with a smile, "Call meh Yumi!"
"Okay," Nagihiko replied.
"Let's stop for DOUGHNUTS!" Kukai shouted looking at Ikuto as if he were waiting for permission.
"You want to get the shittings before the big game?" Ikuto asked not even making eye contact. Kukai turned to stone.
"Listen, I don't have shit problems anymore, I can have any kind of doughnuts!" Kukai bragged.
"Ew. Kukai, you are like gross!" Amu shrieked.
"It's the way I was born," He replied.
"What? I don't follow….O.o" Minazaki said confused.
"I was born with diarrhea and constipation issues, so I couldn't eat certain foods." Kukai replied, "and I am not ashamed,"
"Kukai, do you not know how to talk to girls?" Ikuto asked dragging him away by the ear, "Let's go for those doughnuts, since Kukai has a recovered from his….condition,"
So we all ended up going for Doughnuts, with the exception of Yumi. Who, apparently, had to get home early. Ikuto's House was a little far from mine, and Kukai's a little before Amu's…..so guess what?
It was me and Nag-evil, walking down the streets at night alone.
I am ashamed to say I was nervous. You can't blame me for freaking out, I was with mother fucking Fujisaki Nagihiko the fourth hottest guy in school! Alone at night….and he was walking me home. Not to mention the first time I saw him I nearly fainted on Yaya.
"How was practice?" He asked me. I blushed and looked down slightly.
"Brutal," I replied still refusing to look up.
"I tacit Utau is the reason for this,"
"Yup, had us running drills for no reason," I replied looking down.
"Oh," He said laughing a little, "Well, you saw how my practice went."
"Yes, indeed I did." I said still looking away.
"Your friend, Yumi, seemed to enjoy it,"
"Yeah she's a nut."
"So, Rima-chan, Have you realized the difficulties of being a cheerleader?"
"What difficulties?" I scoffed looking forward now.
"You're stubborn," Nagihiko said, I looked up at him and glared, he stuck his tongue out playfully, "and a terrible liar too."
"I'm not lying!" I exclaimed. I hated this dude; I was a bad-ass liar thank you very much.
"You're so easy to read, Rima-chan." He taunted.
"Oh shut up Nag-evil!" I growled. He raised an eyebrow.
"What did you call me?" He chuckled; I turned red and looked away.
"Nothing,"
"Rima-chan gave me a nickname, I am so happy. You really do like me!" He cooed jokingly.
"Shut up, I do not!" I laughed along too, "Seriously I don't!"
"I don't believe you, and even if you don't….you will one day." He laughed. I raised an eyebrow.
"Whatever, besides Nag-evil is not the kind of nickname you want," I said as I saw my house, I ran up to the gate and unlocked it. "Goodbye,"
"See you tomorrow, Rima chan." He said patting my head. I stuck my tongue out at him.
When he was about to walk away, my mom swung open the door angrily a bottle of beer in her hands.
Oh fuck.
Allah help me.
"Rima you're back!" She exclaimed with a shaking voice. Nagihiko swung his head around and saw her, his eyes opened wide. "Guess who's here?"
"Mama," I said worriedly, oh fuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccckkkkkkkk.
"Your father!" She exclaimed as she threw the bottle of beer at me, thank Allah she wasn't sober enough to aim straight, it fell in a bush near to me. Nagihiko was looking at me now, gulping and concerned.
"Mama, I have a friend," I said desperately, her eyes travelled to Nagihiko.
"You don't want him to know?" She asked laughing, "Don't be ashamed! Let him know! TELL THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD! Your father is here! He is in the house!"
"Mama, Papa is gone, he isn't coming back." I said sternly, yet the tears dripped from eyes like a tiny waterfall, "Please Mama, stop."
"NO!" She shouted angrily nearly collapsing, "HE'S HERE!"
I ran up to the door step and reached out to her but she slapped me. Really hardly too. I burst out into tears.
"Mama, stop it, please." I begged. She shoved me inside forcefully.
"I'm sorry," She said to Nagihiko, "Rima needs to go now; her father wants to see her,"
I don't know what the hell came over me, but I screamed, and it scared me, it was a shrieking blood shot cry for help. It was what I screamed that scared me the most.
"NAGIHIKO! HELP!" I Yelped, as I sobbed loudly, right before the door closed.
O.O.O.O
Normal POV
Amu glared at her little sister, whom had just busted into her room. It was freaking 12:00 in the morning! They were out until 7:00 and she barely had enough time to finish her homework by 10:00.
"Sis! The Fujisaki Residence is calling!" Her eleven year old voice exclaimed filled with exhaustion herself. She probably had to answer the phone in the middle of her boy obsessed dreams. Amu rose silently, sitting up in her bed silently.
"N-N-Nagihiko?" Amu asked confused.
"It's a girl!" Ami cried as she shoved the phone into her sister's hands, "I am going to bed!"
"A girl?" Amu repeated to herself when her sister had slammed the door, she pressed the phone to her ear, "Hello….?"
"AMU!" The loud voice shouted so loudly, that it woke the poor strawberry up. It knocked her straight into her senses.
"R-Rima? I thought Ami said this was the Fujisaki Res-"
"IT is!" She exclaimed, "Amu, I am staying with Nagihiko for a while."
"Wait….WHAT? Rima what the hell happened?"
"My mom happened."
O.O.O.O
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