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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 12, 2012 8:54:25 GMT -5
"Alright girls! Laps! I want 3 from all of you in less than 2 minutes, miss the Par and go again!" the Coach was a little strict however she always knew how to push her students to their full potential. Kibiko sighed as she left the locker room in her standard one piece. It was black with a red double stripe design going down the shoulder, over the heart then under the arm and repeating in the back.
"I hate these things... So ugly..." Kibiko said sort of pouting a little. She walked over to the pool and dived in waiting for her turn to go and do her laps. She knew that the other girls couldn't beat her time and she knew this class would become more interesting with the Boys coming in to do their laps. Whoever did the best out of the boys goes against the Top Girl in their class. She was excited knowing Tori was in that class. However, she wasn't thrilled the Nuriko was in her's.
'He will ignore me again...' she looked at the water and pondered what Nuriko had that she didn't. She had the looks, but apparently that wasn't enough. She looked around for Nuriko but realized she didn't see her. 'I wonder where she is...' she looked down then closed her eyes, should she try and go after Tori still? He seemed more into Nuriko and she wouldn't want to break her heart stealing him away from her. But, then if she did her heart would break too. She sighed and did her laps then removed herself from the pool and sat on the nearby benches to collect her thoughts. 'I don't know what to do...' she thought to herself just closing her eyes to hide the pain of a situation like this. The air around the pool was cool and the smell of the chlorine filled the air. She sighed again as the boys class came into the area, most girls giggled as each of the boys came in. However, when Placid came in most of the girls Awed and acted as if though they were melting. But, the real reaction started once Tori came in. The girls cheered and some made noises that were saved for a bedroom. Tori turned with a light sweat and nervously laughed and waved.
"Damn, Liwa you have moves bro!" the boy behind him said. Tori turned to him and rubbed the back of his head and laughed, "Yeah well it certainly a 'gift' of sorts isn't it?" and he made his way to the bench while some of the other boys tried showing off to the girls. He gave them a remedial sigh and looked up at the sky and smiled. Kibiko stared at him for countless minutes and started to blush. 'Dammit, stop being so...' she thought shaking her head to clear her thoughts, though he kept entering her mind and she blushed more, "Nnngh..." she sounded while trying not to be noticed by him.
Tori saw her and smiled, he knew she liked him. But, she acted upon her side self to try and get him. 'Why can't you just be yourself Kibi...?' he thought but as he was thinking she had moved her way to him and bowed with a face more red than any apple. She raised her head and spoke while holding back her nervous sweat and said the words with haste and tried hardly not to screw it up.
"Tori, will you go out with me?!"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Apr 13, 2012 14:56:45 GMT -5
Nuriko had always loved water. She could swim better than someone who had trained all their life, and loved doing it. She had left her hair down, her long black hair reaching down to her lower back as she stepped into the water wearing her black one piece. She smiled, loving the feel of the water on her legs as she prepared herself to do her laps. She wondered if she would be able to do it with her hair down, but she had faith in herself. Today, she swam with a purpose. She giggled at the thought of Kibiko asking her him out again. 'She just doesn't quit, does she...' she thought to herself, smiling as she started her laps. She moved faster than she thought she would, her hair giving no pull against her as she gracefully finished her laps 10 seconds in the lead from everyone else. 'Including Kibiko...' she thought to herself as she realized she was in the lead for lap times. She giggled, a few of her friends from class coming over to pat her on the back and congratulate her. She smiled and went to sit in the bleachers, watching Tori with a smile on her face.
Meanwhile, Mihari had no idea how well she was going to do. She had never done much swimming before in her life, what with her being sick and all, but she walked forward in her little black and red swimsuit and started doing her laps. She did better than expected, not in first, but definately top 5. She smiled to herself and went and sat in the bleachers next to Nuriko. She looked around for Placid to see how he would do.
Rei finished his laps right after Tori, and went and sat next to him. He didn't say much, other than chuckling a little when Kibiko walked up to Tori bright red and asked him out. He didn't want to say something rude, so he just sat there, quietly watching what Tori was going to do about it. When the times were announced, Rei laughed. "Hey Tori... I think you have to face your girlfriend..." he said looking at him curiously, putting alot of emphasis on the word girlfriend.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 14, 2012 1:01:35 GMT -5
"Hmph..." Placid said getting into the pool. He thought swimming was a pointless sport but was neccesary for some. He did his laps quickly, he ended up in the top 5 for the Male students. He go t out and walked toward the bleachers and just watched as that girl Kibiko asked Tori out again. She had no idea that Tori would say no over and over.
Tori had laughed at what Rei had said, but he looked Kibiko in the eyes then closed his own. He knew if he said yes things could get awkward. But, say no, she will just keep trying. He sat there for countless minutes while the girls and boys watched in envy. He looked at her and sighed, he nodded and told her to meet him at the Mall around 8.
She felt her heart skip a beat. 'He said yes!' she thought feeling like she was going to faint. She walked back to the bleachers and sat down flustered, she had no idea he would say yes. he had said no to her several times but this time she didn't act like a bitch about it. She smiled then looked at Nuriko and had an upset look on her face, 'I hope I didn't ruin anything...' she thought biting her lower lip lightly as the coaches made the anouncement.
"Okay, we have everyones results. For the Girls Team Reps are Mihari, Nuriko, Kibiko, Valentine, and Junai. For the Boys we have Torimichu, Rei, Bakura, Fuji, and Kantho." most of the girls sighed an upset sound when they couldn't be with Tori or Placid. They all sat in the bleachers as they watched the coaches decide the order of the races. After about five minutes the coaches called out the order for the girls.
"Ok, first race is... Mihari and Valentine. First to finish 2 laps wins."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Apr 14, 2012 8:15:11 GMT -5
Nuriko looked sad and confused. Had she mistaken his answer? He couldn't possibly have just said yes to her. What about them? Had she mistaken the signs? Was she wrong in assuming they were together? She sighed, closing her eyes and setting her head on her knees, letting her hair hide her face. Seriously? Of course this would happen to her at school.
Mihari was shocked. She had noticed Tori be asked out by that girl Kibiko again, and assumed he would say no. So had a few others, they were pretty sure that Tori and Nuriko had been going out. Their class had always been split down the middle: friends of Kibiko, and friends of Nuriko. Whispering broke out, a few sympathetic looks toward Nuriko, and a few callous looks toward Kibiko from Nuriko's friends. Mihari looked at Nuriko. "Not to be nosey or anything, but weren't you two going out?" Nuriko shrugged. "I had thought so, but apparently not." Mihari shrugged, then got up when she heard her name called. Her frustration at the situation made her concentrate even harder on her race, causing her to win by a long shot.
Rei wasn't too happy. He was glaring at Tori with mixed looks of confusion and disgust. "Psh. Way to betray your girlfriends feelings. " he said, again, putting emphasis on girlfriend. Then he walked away, going to the other side of the bleachers, hoping his sister would be ok.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 14, 2012 11:41:06 GMT -5
Tori just looked at everyones disgust and shrug it off. He knew what he was doing. He looked at Nuriko and winked. He didn't plan on actually dating Kibiko, just showing her a good time. That was what she wanted all these years at Niharuka High and he thought she at least deserved one date, even if it didn't lead anywhere. He felt he owed her that much.
After Rei walked away Placid sat next to him and shut his eyes while stretching his arms. He looked at Tori the went back to stretching, "You know you just made more than half the class disown you in less than 20 seconds right?" he said stretching his legs with his eyes closed. As was his custom most of the time it seemed. Tori just rose an eyebrow at him and smiled, "Nah, I know what I am doing, people just don't know what a good deed is Bakura."
Placid rose and sat back on the bleacher next to him. "I am quite intrigued with what makes you think this was a good deed. You most likely harmed Nuriko." he said with a sour tone. Tori huffed a sigh and smiled, "Trust me bro, I know what I am doing. That much is certain."
Mihari had just finished the Race and won, Placid smiled at her victory then the next race was announced. the coaches called out like it was a championship or something of that nature,
"Nuriko and Junai! Same rules, go!"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Apr 14, 2012 12:02:22 GMT -5
Nuriko stood up. She refused to look at Tori, she didn't want to even think about it. She didn't even notice when he winked at her. She was too busy feeling stupid. 'Yeah... he really had feelings for me, didn't he...' she thought to herself as she stepped into the water again, her mind so set on winning that race she didn't even pay attention to who she was racing against. And, soon enough, she had beaten them with little to know effort. Then got out of the water and sat back down next to Mihari. Mihari looked at her again. She didn't look nearly as upset, she had a 'i don't really care' look on her face, which was new for her. Mihari got an idea.
"Ya know. We've never really gotten any chances to hang out together. We should go to the mall or something tonight. Do dinner, maybe walk around a bit. What do you think?" Mihari asked, wondering if Nuriko would even feel up to going anywhere. Nuriko looked at her. "Sure why not. Not like I have anything else planned." she said, ignoring everyone else. She didn't want to take a chance in looking at Tori or Kibiko. They were the last people she wanted to see right now.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 14, 2012 12:22:43 GMT -5
'Hm, that wasn't a good look...' he said after noticing her sour face. He looked at her then just nodded, 'I am not worried, I know what I am doing, if I know Nuri... She will understand when this is all done and over with!'
"Ok," the coach said with great anticipation. "The boys team reps have already done their races. The Match-ups are Torimichu versus Mihari, Bakura versus Kibiko, and Rei versus Nuriko. Who should the first match-up be?"
The class kept shouting for Nuriko and Rei to go first, they all felt bad for what Tori did while Kibiko just sat back and frowned a little, 'I didn't think he would say yes...' she thought looking over at Nuriko, 'I'm sorry Nuri...
After the cheering died down the coaches made it official, the next day the tournament for Swim Champ will be tomorrow. After the announcement the class groned in dissapointment and started to pack up for the next class. As soon as that happened however the intercom system came on, it was the principle.
"Attention all students and Faculty, today will end in approx. 10 minutes due to matenience on the A/C units. All Students are allowed to go home early as a result. Have a nice and safe day." this made the whole class with a few exceptions cheer for joy as they left the pool in a hurry to go home. Tori walked over to Kibiko and told her to meet him at the Mall in an hour. she nodded and went to the locker room to change.
After leaving the pool Tori headed back to his home not noticing a group of the 'Team Nuriko' girls waiting for him at the front of the school gate. They looked very unfriendly and hostile, tori rose an eyebrow in confusion and began to walk past when they walked in front of him and stared him down. He stopped and simply asked, "Ladies? is there a problem?" they looked at him then yelled, "How could you do that to Nuriko?! You are such an Asshole Torimichu! You never deserved a girl like Nuri! You can go to hell!" and they stormed off in an orderly fashion. Tori looked back at them and just said, "Hell? That's kinda harsh...!" and walked off. Placid was with Mihari and just watched Tori walking by himself. "Ladies, I will see you guys a little later..." and he caught up with Tori.
"You never did answer my question Liwa." he said, tori looked at him and smiled. "Bakura, I know exactly what i am doing, I am helping Kibiko out by letter her live a dream of hers. I am not intending on letting this go further than it needs to." he patted Placid on the back and walked away doing a gun motion in the air to signify a wave. "Don't worry, just don't mention this to anyone, I want it to be a surprise okay?" Placid nodded and returned to the girls with a silent look on his face, as if he never spoke to Tori at all about what happened.
'Mortals sure are an odd species...'['/i]
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Apr 14, 2012 12:53:43 GMT -5
Nuriko and Rei walked out of the school toward Mihari and Placid. Nuriko looked very set, as if she had made a decision. Rei looked smug. Nuriko heard her classmates giving Tori a hard time and grinned a little, though she did agree that it was a little harsh. She shrugged, sighing as she caught up with the other two, looking at Mihari. Mihari looked at her.
"You ok Nuriko?" Nuriko smiled and nodded. "He made his decision, I hope he's happy with it. I don't even really care about his reason, as I'm sure he has some cleverly thought out plan. That's just how he is. But..."she shrugged. "I don't believe in playing with people's feelings. And no matter his reasoning, someone is going to get hurt." she said, looking serious all of a sudden, her eyes going extremely cold. Rei shuddered. "You're scary when you get like that sis." he put his arm around her shoulders. "So where are we going?"
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 14, 2012 13:05:10 GMT -5
"The mall" Placid said closing his eyes, "We are going to 'bond'" he said that doing a quotation with his fingers and chuckling. Tori looked back and smiled, he knew he was doing the right thing, even if Nuri hurt a little now he would explain why to her later.
He got to the mall and sat there until Kibiko showed up, she was blushing still as they walked around, they walked to countless stores just admiring the merchandise. After awhile Tori noticed a tremendous change in her personality. She wasn't being obnoxous like normal. He stopped her and spoke.
"Whats wrong with you?" he said, she looked at him and sat there with a upset face. "Well..." she said looking down, "I only act like that to get your attention..." and she looked at him with the same face. "I am really sorry if I made anyone upset.. Really..." Tori smiled and gave her a light hug, "It's cool, but, you don't have to act anymore..." he said taking her arm, "C'mon, I want to show you something!" he led her to the center of the mall where there was a man selling roses. Tori went up and bought two roses and handed one to Kibiko. "Aw, thats sweet of you!" she said taking it and smelling it. She looked at the other rose and looked confused, "Why did you buy two?" as she pointed at it. Tori looked at it and smiled, "A little gift to myself." he said smiling
After countless stops along the way the group arrived at the mall and Placid closely behind them. 'How is he gonna do this...?' he thought while looking around to see if he sees the couple anywhere. After a failed search he closed his eyes and ignored the situation. Tori noticed them and smiled, 'On time I see...' he thought as he turned to Kibiko, "Hey you wanna grab a bite? I here a place in the food court opened up and its food is amazing." Kibiko smiled and nodded as they made their way to the court. Placid had noticed them and was curious what he was planning.
"Hm..."
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Apr 14, 2012 13:14:32 GMT -5
Mihari had a feeling something was going on when she watched Placid. He kept looking around, as if waiting for something or someone. Nuriko didn't seem to notice. She was too caught up in her own thinking. But by the time they had gotten to the Mall, she had convinced herself that she was above being upset about things like this. Mihari grabbed the two and sat down at a table in the food court. Mihari looked at Placid, wondering what was going on.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 14, 2012 13:31:28 GMT -5
Placid knew she was watching him but kept his eyes closed due to keep from being to obvious. Tori was around here somewhere and he felt like he should watch them... For some reason or another he felt like he was helping Tori somehow, he just didn't know why or how for that matter.
Tori turned and saw the group sitting at a table in the mall. He turned to Kibiko and smiled. He looked her in the eye and said to her in absolute honesty.
"Kibiko, I know you have wanted this to happen and I also know you feel ashamed." she looked at him and sighed, "Yeah, I feel bad for Nuriko..." she said folding her arms. "I didn't want her to get hurt but..." Tori smiled and put his arm around her, making her blush, "Don't worry about her... Because what I want to tell you will fix everything." he sat her down and looked at her in the eyes and spoke. "This WAS a real date mind you, however I did it to let you live one dream you have had for years. But, I want you to know that nothing more can happen between us. Just this."
Kibiko smilled looking down almost as if she was going to cry. "you are the sweetest guy I have ever known..." She looked up and tears ran down her eyes, "Thank you for this. but, even if i can't be with you you still have my heart." he nodded and smiled wiping away a tear. "You also don't have to be a stranger, if you dropped your act and talked to us all like this you would learn that Nuriko is strong, in fact you and her would be great friends! I know it for fact." he sat back and smiled at her.
"R-really?" she asked, she never had any REAL friends. Just a bunch of groupies acting like they were her friends but no REAL friends to call her own, she hugged Tori tightly, "Thank you Tori, you saved me... from myself." she said letting go and noticed the other group was sitting nearby. "Excuse me one second." she got up and took the rose and placed it in front of Nuriko. "I am hoping Tori will explain this. I will go, not to disturb anyone, good-bye." and with that she walked off happy, not one piece of sorrow or sadness. Happy to know that her dream was fuffilled and she now had someone to call a friend.
Tori walked over with a smile on his face. "Bakura, thanks for the help." he said sitting in a chair nearby, Placid kept his face serious and then gave a minor sweat, "Sure..." he said holding the same face. Tori looked at Nuriko and smiled, "You dind't think I actually would do that to you? I did something for her that she always wanted. Gave her a date and a friend. The rose means she wants friendship..." he said looking at it, "Oh, and this ones from me." he tossed out the other rose and winked.
"You can't get rid of me that easy Nuri!"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Apr 14, 2012 17:34:45 GMT -5
Nuriko laughed, picking up the rose that Tori handed her and sniffing it. She smiled as she looked up at Tori. "Always planning something aren't you!" she said, smirking at him before hugging him tightly. She wasn't going to admit to feeling stupid, she was too stubborn for that. She felt inwardly relieved, but at the same time, not surprised at all. She smiled, holding him close to her. Mihari looked at Placid smiling and grabbed his hand happily. "You sly little devil you." she said to him jokingly before winking at him. Rei looked happy but at the same time, left out. "All you people... and your.... people... " Rei sniffed jokingly, causing Nuriko and Mihari both to laugh.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 14, 2012 18:34:03 GMT -5
Placid sat there with his eyes closed and a small sweat drop, 'Yeah, right..." he said as he held Mihari's hand. He actually was really confused, he did all these things without knowing it. Tori laughed and held Nuriko thight, "i always have a plan! Although its way more fun to mess with you guys!"
Kibiko was at home alone, as most times, her mother was always on some business trip of some sort and her father passed away when she was young, it gave her alone time that she dearly enjoyed, although she missed her mother alot. she was sitting at her desk with a white T-shirt on and no pants, listening to some random music on her computer when she got a text. The number wasn't familiar.
The text was pretty simple and was really creepy, 'I want you.' she deleted it and folded her legs. She seemed to be getting these texts more and more frequently, she asked the police for help but they brushed her off. She was getting scared and fustrated at the same time. Her house was a small two story home, once in the front door the staircase to her room and the master bedroom is across from one another, to the left is the living room connected to the kitchen. She loved the house, so small and just right for her.
Her phone dinged again but the number was blocked, it was the same message but repeated. She replied a hate message saying to leave her alone. Finnaly the text replied, 'Nice panties...' she deleted the message and dialed the only number she felt she could trust. the phone rang and rang until she picked up.
"Mihari! Can you and whoever is with you come to my house right now? I am freaking out a little, please?"
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Post by Nuriko, Lillith, Adrianne on Apr 14, 2012 18:59:21 GMT -5
Mihari was fairly shocked when her cell phone went off. Nobody ever called her. Even more shocked that it was Kibiko.
"Hello? Ok, ok... Calm down. I hope you don't mind alot of company, we have a few people with us. We'll be over as soon as possible." she said, hanging up her cell phone. She looked very worried.
"That was Kibiko. She sounded really freaked out. Didn't tell me what was going on, only asked that I come over and bring whoever I have with." she looked around at all the people sitting at the table with her. Nuriko, still clinging to Tori, looked serious and nodded. Rei nodded as well.
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Post by Maladra Head of Security on Apr 14, 2012 19:13:17 GMT -5
Placid did nothing as he always goes where Mihari goes and Tori looked worried and nodded. Placid got up and started to walk, "So, where does she live?" he asked awaiting a reply. Tori answered without any hesitation, "She lives in the small neighborhood near the school. Close to the beach." he answered as they all got ready to go. Placid nodded and started off with Mihari, Tori started walking while holding Nuriko's hand.
"I hope she is ok..." Tori said with a lump in his throat. He knew it could be unsettling for someone to live alone but Kibiko didn't seem like the kind of girl that scares easily. Tori pondered what could be up.
After about 30 minutes they showed up to her house. The outside was a white and had a nice garden of Tulips outside. "I guess I will do the honors" said Tori knocking on the door. He heard tumps, like running bare feet, coming to the door and unlocking the door. Kibiko opened the door and was huffing.
"c'mon! C'mon! Please get inside quickly!" she closed the door after everyone came inside. "Good, the more the merrier..." she looked around and then started to speak. "Theres something wrong around here I-" she was cut off by Tori and Placid having a really bad blush on their face and looking away. "I'd say there is a problem." Placid said looking down.
"What? Whats wrong with you boys?"
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