What a beautiful sight? It would've been a much better experience if I were to hold her. At least she's sitting beside me and she's not scolding. That's such a relieve. "Excuse me," I heard Rikku's voice behind me as she forced her way in-between us and sat down in my lap. I can sense how this will turn out bad. Just when I think that things can't go wrong, she comes along! "What are you doing?" I asked her confused. She snuggled in deeper as she made herself even more comfortable, but no answer; she purposely let it unspoken. If this had been Angel I wouldn't have mind, but it's not and I'm not finding it funny. Through the corner of my eye, I noticed a lone tear as she stood up and left with Mello. "Really Rikku? Did you really have to go out of your way to be rude, inconsistent and vile? What would it take for you to open your eyes? I don't like you, we're not together!" I spat at her as I pushed her away. "You might think that you've just regained victory, but let me inform you about something sweetheart. If that's you assumption then you should have a personality check-up. I'll get what I want, one way or another, and you're not going to ruin that from me. That's a promise!" I jumped up and left, Vash followed me. "Don't you think that perhaps you've been a bit to harsh on her? She's just a girl in love... you can't blame her for being jealous. Angel is extremely beautiful and everybody knows it," Vash told me. "Perhaps I had been a little bitter, then I should properly asked forgiveness." I paused for a moment and continued, "But my first obligation is towards Angel, I have to make things right. She must think that I'm a sorry excuse for a human being." I told my friend as I ran ahead. They were already waiting for Watari and the others at the gates. "May I please have a quick word
with her?" I pleaded to Mello, who was trying to console her. She's crushed, heartbroken. "Whatever you got to say, you can say in front of me," Mello spat like a poisonous snake that were ready to attack. "Rikku were the one that I told you about. The secret- remember? There's nothing going on between me and her, I promise. Trust me Angel, I like only you. There's nobody else." I gave a step closer, but Vash's hand upon my shoulder made me stop in my tracks. "What's the matter with her? Why is she too crying?" Erica asked when everybody had joined us. Ilya eyed me disapprovingly, she didn't have to say a word. How am I to get myself out of this mess? I haven't done anything to Angel, that's on Rikku, but towards R I had been vile. "Don't? Just don't! I'm so damn screwed," I told Vash as we walked back towards the orphanage. He rubbed my back in a friendly manner.
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Cloe Ryuzaki
"Are you going to be okay? I can stay if you want me to," Mello asked me with a voice full of concern. "She'll be okay M, she won't be alone. Watari gave us permission to spend the night," Erica confirmed. "But are you absolutely sure that she'll be fine?" He asked her quizzically. "Honestly, Mello! Everything will be fine." Ilya exclaimed slightly. Mello softly laid a hand upon my shoulder as he said: "Sleep tight, Angel! I'll see you tomorrow." Another tear rolled down my cheek as I watched him walk away. "Why so sad? Angel's aren't supposed to cry," Ilya said as she inserted the phones back into my ears and pushed the play button. 'Wouldn't it be good' by Nic played. It surely would've been better if I were to know about the fact that he had a girlfriend. I would have felt better if I hadn't made a complete and utter fool out of myself. "I'm deceived to think that-" I cut my sentence short. I lay low with my face in my palms as I added, "I've grown quit fond of them both. This is just plain folly!" I sank back into the softness of my blanket. "Tenderness doesn't necessarily add up to affection- or are you actually referring to love?" Erica asked. Truth lies hidden within every word. The girls looked at me. I hid my face behind my hands, as to hide the crimson shade that's glowing upon my completion. "I really can't answer you, because I don't understand what's happening to me. I have no knowledge of that word. What does it even mean?" They looked at me in total dismay. "Haven't you ever kissed by a guy (or girl) before?" Ilya asked. I answered by shaking my head. "No worries!" Erica said with a sigh as she continued. "What are you experiencing when you're around them?" I sat up straight, hugging my legs. Their waiting eagerly on my answer. "My heartbeat quickens. My hands feels sticky and sweaty. It's hard to talk or walk (or breathe). I want to lean in closer and touch them- kiss them. I want to braid my fingers their hairs and make it even messier. Thinking about them makes me dizzy." As I ended a slight blush made its way towards my cheeks, but this time I couldn't conceal it. "Nobody has a definite description of love, but to me it sounds like you've got a great affection towards the both of them," Tohru were the first to reply. "The million dollar question here is, which do you adore more?" Erica asked me the one question that I had no idea how to answer. I shrudded my shoulders.
Over the next few minutes I told them about the recording, and in absolute curiosity they just had to listen. They couldn't believe it. Instantly the room turned into a boiling desert. All we needed to make it more vivid were camels and mountains of sand. "I didn't even know that he could sing?" Tohru said blushing. "Were he actually playing guitar, or is that just background music?" Ilya couldn't help herself she just needed to know. I explained to them how he taped it towards my door along with a note, asking me to read it. The questions piled up, but I have no other way as to answer their curiosity. I told them how Mello were my very first friend, and how my name; were credit to him. Their oh's and ah's were a little childish. Even though I had so much affection towards L, I were still moping. He had a girlfriend and for some unexplainable reason it felt like I've lost Mells too. Am I being melodramatic? Being with somebody slightly younger isn't a sin, is it? I could tell by Erica's expression that she's reading something more in my silent mood. "Tell you what? Why don't you kiss them both and see whim kisses-" I interrupted her quickly. "I can't do that," I said with a slight giggle. "You'll be fine, there's no scientifically correct manner to kiss somebody. Just parted your lips and let the passion through." Erica advised me. Quickly I jumped up from the bed and rushed towards the door. "I didn't mean now!" I heard Erica exclaimed. I looked at her from over my shoulder, gave her a smile and said: "There's no time like now." With that I left them behind, feeling their eyes boring through my soul.
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Lawliet
I just want to be alone. How could such a perfect day turn out to be so horrid? It's all because of Rikku. Why did she have to be so damn jealous? Sure, I get it, she likes me- but I did make myself clear, even before Angel came. She knew that the kiss were just a case of curiously. We both wanted to know what that felt like. There were nothing going on between us. Nothing to begin with. Rikku's not Angel, and that's a cold hard fact. A loud knock came to my bedroom door. Followed by another loud bang. "I'm not home!" I eventually exclaimed. Instead of getting the memo, yet another one echoed throughout the room. Before I got the chance to reply with a cruel remark the door opened and in came Angel. She closed the door behind her and made her way over towards me. "I'm sorry! Slap me if you-" but before I could finish my sentence, her lips pushed up against mine. Slowly I stood up. Gently lifting her. Her arms hooped around my neck. Our tongues tangled. Our lips moved together as one. Is she sure that she haven't done this before? I've been dreaming about this moment for some time now, but I never imagined her to feel so good. I'm in heaven. After our lips parted she smiled at me defeated. Her smile warm. A smile fit for a queen. "Goodnight Lawliet, I'll see you tomorrow." She greeted me just before she exiled. Leaving me wondering what had just happened.