The Thing With Hajimes

Me: So shall we look into the recovery?

Karrie: Why not?

Keith: Because I know she's got something evil planned

Me: Keith, dear, what I have planned is not evil

Keith: That sounds so strange coming from you

Kate: Keith, stop complaining

Keith: Well sorry I'm not able to join in mental conversations!

Me: *whacks Keith* you idiot! You don't know about the mental conversations!

Keith: You mean I looked in your planner for nothing

Me: *anime angry flames* you did WHAT?

Keith: Eek!

Kellyn: pokelover0ash does not own Pokemon

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Chapter 13: A Week With Karrie

[Keith's POV]

I got to admit she was good sneaking out and getting something to eat. She would occasionally leave while I was asleep only to return with actual food for the two of us. It was nice. For someone who could be so feisty at times but shy at others, she was really nice. Since there wasn't anything to do really in the sick bay (the infirmary), we decided to strike up a conversation or two. Well, more like I decided to. I think she was just content with the company. I wonder how many friends she had back at her home.

"So, you're from Fiorre, right?" I asked.

"Yeah," replied Karrie. She was acting a bit shy but I knew that would soon change, hopefully.

"So where in Fiorre?" I asked.

"I spent a lot of time in Ringtown, but my hometown is Summerland." replied Karrie. "It's really warm in Summerland all year round, but in Ringtown it's much more mild, not too hot and not too cold."

"You miss home, don't you?" asked Keith.

"A little." she replied with a small smile. "So where are you from?"

"Shinoh," I replied.

"I've heard about that place from Spencer. Is it nice there?" she asked. "I'm sorry, its just that I've never been there before and Spencer only mentioned it once or twice when we were covering history."

"It's okay," I replied, she could be so...I really don't know the word. Maybe I do need to actually look in the dictionary every once in a while. "Shinoh's really nice. I'm from Jublife City. There's lots of tall buildings and its always busy."

"That sounds so cool." she replied. Her expression was priceless, but then her face got serious and she looked me in the eye. "Do you, do you think you could take me there some day and show me around?" I was shocked, surprised, and startled. She wanted me to do what? Then all came to me and I finally understood what she was saying, so I nodded.

"Yeah, sure." I replied as I felt some heat rising to my cheeks. She was in a night gown instead of that overnight gown she had on previously. Thank God! I already accidentally touched her leg that was bare, may remind you, BARE! God, that was so embarrassing! Though this night gown of hers did nothing for my hormones so I just tried to not to pay attention to her curves the night gown revealed.

"What are you staring at?" asked Karrie snapping me back to reality. OMG! I was staring at her and her curves! Why does a thirteen year old girl have such darn good curves? What am I thinking? I felt heat rising and I knew I must have been as red as a tamato berry.

"N-n-n-nothing!" I replied and I looked the other way. Okay, maybe spending a week with her was going to be harder than I thought. I mean it was just one more week and I'll be released. I decided to shut my eyes and pretend to take a nap.

"I guess he decided to take a nap." I heard Karrie mumble to herself as I heard her throw the covers on top of her. I had to sneak a peak. Karrie had her back turned to me so I wouldn't be able to tell if she was a sleep or not. Sneaky little devil! Stealing my trick! I heard Kate and Rythmi chatting loudly as they walked down the hallway to visit. I groaned. But I had to look at the bright side, at least they wouldn't catch me blushing, I hope.

"Hey Keith, Karrie," said Kate as she entered the room.

"Guess what? I got you homework!" said Rythmi. I groaned. Homework, just what I need.

"Thanks Ryth, that's just what I need." I replied.

"Your welcome." Rythmi replied.

"I was being sarcastic." I said as I crossed my arms.

"I know." replied Rythmi. "Is she asleep?"

"I dunno." I replied. I looked at Kate. It looked like she was in intense thought or something. She stayed like that for a few minutes, scaring the crap out of me since I cannot imagine how she could manage doing that. Then her eyes soften and then as if right on cue, Karrie sat up and stretched her arms. She almost whacked me in the face. Don't ask how but she almost did.

"Anything juicy happen while I was gone?" asked Rythmi and I felt myself turn red.

"RYTHMI!" I yelled. I noticed in the corner of my eye that Karrie was blushing. Strange, maybe the comment was just as embarrassing to her as it was to me.

"Come on Rythmi," said Kate. "I doubt much happened." Thank goodness Kate came to rescue!

"Aw, how disappointing," said Rythmi.

"Hey, why don't you bother Isaac?" I asked.

"Because Isaac's busy." replied Rythmi. "I don't want to bother him." Damn that guy and his brains!

"So, how long is it until I get out?" asked Karrie impatiently. See, told you she would stop acting so shy eventually!

"Two weeks," replied Kate. "And that's if you can manage to not get your self in to any trouble."

"I'm in the infirmary, how can I possibly get into any trouble?" asked Karrie.

"She has a point." I said.

"Keith, she sneaks out to get food from the kitchen instead of asking someone to get it," said Kate. Gosh, Kate sounded like either an over protective big sister or an over protective mother, I can't decided between the two.

"So?" I asked.

"She shouldn't be doing that in her condition!" replied Kate. I heard my stomach growl. I got up. I went to the door.

"Where are you going?" asked Rythmi.

"I'm hungry. I'm going to get something to eat." I replied. "Karrie, do you want me to get you something?" I got a nod from Karrie though she did look surprised at my offer.

[Kate's POV]

I was surprised when he offered to get something for Karrie. Maybe he realized from my tone that he should do more than rely on someone who was in worse condition then him. Rythmi and Karrie looked surprised as well but I think Rythmi was the first to recover.

"Karrie, now that he's out, why don't we get you out of that night gown." said Rythmi and Karrie nodded. Gosh, that girl could be so shy when she wanted to be.

"I'm sure Keith would appreciate it." I added. Karrie looked don to hide the blush creeping up on her face.

I know I told you about him staring at me, but please don't tease me about it. Said Karrie. I had discovered that Karrie was that mystery voice talking to Kellyn all those months ago. Normally she would butt in Kellyn and I's conversations but this was the first time she talked to me mentally without Kellyn interference.

Sorry, but you know it's probably true. I replied.

The night gown probably just makes me look fat. Said Karrie.

Girl, you are far from fat! I replied. She was skinny and in fit for crying out loud! Did she not know she has curves that I am only just now starting to develop?

You're just saying that. Karrie said.

No. I replied.

Yes. Karrie replied

No I said

Yes Karrie said.

If you don't believe me, why don't you just ask Keith if you look fat. I suggested.

Y-y-you sure? Asked Karrie.

Yeah. I replied. Keith's a good kid. You have nothing to worry about.

Other than that he probably thinks I'm fat. Said Karrie.

YOU ARE NOT FAT! I mentally screamed.

Oi! What's with all the ruckus? Asked Kellyn.

Kellyn, she thinks she's fat. I replied. Kellyn sighed.

That's because I am. Said Karrie. Kellyn sighed again.

Karrie, you are not fat. Replied Kellyn. Karrie cowered in defeat. I knew she wouldn't argue with Kellyn. I knew that Karrie had also broken communication with her mentaly.

Thanks Kellyn. I said.

Any time sweetie. Replied Kellyn.

~four days later~

[Keith's POV]

Well here I am once again stuck in a room with Karrie. She was reading a book. This time she wasn't in a night gown. Both of us were given sweats and a t-shirt. Thank the Lord! I didn't think my hormones could taken it any longer with her in the night gown!

Karrie placed her book down and then slowly she got up and walked around the bed to me. I wonder what I did wrong.

"Keith," asked Karrie, she was starting to blush.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"Do you think I'm fat?" asked Karrie and I just let my jaw hang open.

"What?" I exclaimed. Her fat? In some snobby girl's dreams!

"Do. You. Think. I'm. Fat." asked Karrie.

"Hell no!" I replied. I think I may have startled her, again, oops.

"Well, why were you staring at me like you were before?" asked Karrie.

"Um, I just," I started to reply though I wasn't too sure if I should tell the truth or not. "I just was noticing your nice curves." Oh crap, did I have to say that? Next thing I know it, I receive a really REALLY hard slap from Karrie and I yelped. I was still holding my face since the spot where she hit me was still throbbing with pain when she got close to my face.

"PERV!" she screamed and she stormed off into the bathroom, probably since that's the one place I'd never ever EVER would try to follow her.

Her curves were really nice though. I mentally slapped myself. I can't think that way about a girl, especially one that's younger than me by about a year! I got to admit I sort of like her, as a friend. Just a friend, nothing else. I wonder why she draws my attention so much though. Probably just stupid hormones.

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Me: Well, I just got to say, I did mostly Keith's POV for my own and your personal entertainment,

Keith: *bandaged up with a ice pack on his head* You are pure evil.

Me: Aw, did Karrie get to you?

Keith: Yes, yes she did, in matter of fact she did.

Kellyn: That girl packs a punch

Keith: and a slap *groans*

Me: Oh quit being a baby!

Rythmi: Remember people, review!