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A/K: Thank you all for the reviews. It makes me feel good dat u guys are enjoying my story as much as I love to write it. Next chapter would probably include the Kariudo pack, and Hige would begin his courting to win Blue's heart. Please review as much as u can. I take any review or flames.
CHAPTER 4
The soft sounds of children playing in the distance reached her ears. The giggles and laughs of children unaware that they will die young in a couple of hours, but till' then they played and enjoyed life like only a child could.
The grass a green mush, and soft just like a feathery bed spread to the entire countryside. Many flowers danced as the breeze sang its tune. Quent, her master strolled towards her, and all was right in her world. This, as she took the scene was her paradise.
The place were she knew she belonged and loved. She ran happily on four paws to her master, she missed his laugh, his care, and his love. Quent ran his hands through her fur, as he talk about his day, the up and downs. It was always Blue that he always turned to, his pal since childhood. He could tell her anything, and she will listen. He lay down on the grass and looked up at the sky, while still caressing Blue's fur, as she lay next to him, her tail swishing in happiness.
It was moments like this that were stored in the most precious memories he held dear. The sky a deep clear blue was filled with birds of many varieties. Just like Blue's eyes, one of the reasons he gave her her name was the color of her eyes. A deep clear blue, with life shining in them.
"We're gonna be friends forever, Blue." Quent continued to stroke her fur. Blue nudge him with her nose till' he looked at her, and silently questioned /forever/. Quent chuckled heartily. "Forever Blue."
He had what all other men fought for a decent job, a family, and friends who had his back. Yes, his life was peaceful, and nothing will take it away from him. With that in mind, he fell asleep, his hand still on Blue's head. Sensing the stroking stopped she looked up at Quent, with a quick lick on his cheek, she pressed closer to his side, curling her tail and body to a comfortable slumber under the bright yellow sun.
Both went unnoticed in the rapid change of scenery. Dark clouds covering the sky and shadow spreading like a disease. The air got colder, and the sounds of children were replaced with silence. Then the sound of a thunder broke the still silence, resembling a war cry.
Blue woke up to her present life with no enthusiasm. Why should she? Here there's no Quent, no children, and her home only but a passing memory. Here she was alone, except that annoying Hige. At the mentioned of his name she grew curious. She entered the kitchen to find no one, but a note next to a plate of blueberry waffles.
"Went to the market- Hige." She read, while taking a bite of her waffles. Shrugging her shoulders, she took a quick shower, and dressed in comfortable jeans and white-t. Shaking her wet hair with a towel, she scanned the apartment. Noting is was quieter than usual.
Blue blinked in surprise speculation. A few days ago, her apartment was just that –quiet- so why should she be bothered with it now? Was she getting used to the loud-mouthed, egoistical, jerk? Not wanting to answer her own question, she got her keys and went out. All she needed was fresh air to clear her head.
"Ow!" She looked at her finger that at the moment was dripping blood. She was an idiot if she thought she could've clean this place up. She went to the bathroom to clean the cut and put a bandage on it. Muttering to herself for being careless, she didn't see the figure standing by the entrance door.
"Are you okay?"
She jumped, surprised, holding her injured finger closely. "Yes, just a little cut." She smiled and held the bandaged finger.
The person who apparently was female looked around. Examining the place as she examined her. She was about her height, dark looks that drove men wild, she had a white-tee shirt and jeans to cover long legs, and she looked –she thought envious- tough, and no pushover.
"Could I help you with something?"
"I was just passing by, and noticed the store. Few months ago it used to be a fish store, didn't know old man Jun would sell the place. At least he could have leave without leaving all this mess." Scrunching her nose "Smells like fish too." Noticing her manners, she smiled apologetic to the delicate woman next to her.
"Sorry, I'm so rude sometimes. My name is Blue." Blue stuck her hand out.
Clasping Blue's hand in a formal greeting. "I'm Cheza Wakaba."
Both women smiled, unclasping their hands Blue turned around, surveying the room, leaving no detail go unnoticed. "So who's helping you clean this place?"
Cheza blushed from embarrassment. "Umm…no one actually. I just started cleaning when you came in."
Blue stared at Cheza. The woman had a slight more delicate build, and skin made of porcelain, and eyes a soft violet color. This woman she thought with great admiration looked like the kind to be pampered. Not do laborious work. She saw Cheza's blush vanish, and the embarrassment fade from her eyes to be replaced by defiance. Stubborn too, she though with amusement, much like herself. But looking around the vacant store that was currently in chaos. Blue mentally shook her head; it was too much for Cheza.
She gave nothing away, Cheza thought. She made no comment, no sound, and her eyes were guarded. She didn't know what Blue was thinking. She saw as Blue stretched and yawned.
"You know I have nothing to do, and my roommate is currently out." Blue covered her hand to her mouth, and yawned. "..and like this place is so big I thought that I'll help you tidy some stuff up." She looked at Cheza expectantly.
Cheza grinned. "Alright, I guess I need some help." She scanned the place once more and winced. "A lot of help."
Blue laughed, and patted Cheza on the shoulder. "I'll get some garbage bags." Blue started towards the door. With her hand on the handle Blue asked, "When we're done we could stop by my place for refreshments. My roommate knows how to cook real good." Then led herself out.
Still grinning Cheza picked up a broom and started the sweeping motions. It seems that she made a new friend.
Bored…bored…so bored.
Toboe tapped his foot on Tsume's side. They've been driving for 5 hours now. Kiba and Tsume switched every 2 hours to drive the jeep. They stopped once for gas and some burritos. With his belly full and with nothing to do, and him sprawled on the backseat he was restless.
"Do you mind?" Tsume asked, clenching his teeth. Seeing no response from Toboe except the roll of his eyes, he turned around again and crossed his arms. He didn't like being in one place to long. He wonder why they haven't chose to run in their wolf skins, instead of driving!
Toboe rolled his eyes and just to irk him began tapping his foot harder and faster.
"That's it!" Tsume jumped from his seat and lunged for Toboe who squeaked in surprise.
Both were thrown to the back with a painful grunt, as the jeep accelerated. "What the hell, Kiba?" Tsume grounded out, as the jeep's wheels' shrilled when the Kiba pressed the brakes.
Kiba's grip on the wheel tightened. "Something's wrong. I don't know what though, but I could feel it."
Toboe pushing on the seat to get Tsume of him who landed on his back painfully, looked up. "Is it Hige?"
"Maybe, or maybe not. But the feeling is strong, and something is going to happen." Kiba closed his eyes for a moment, trying to think. "Something bad, real bad…" he murmured.
"Then we should speed things up." Tsume suggested as he got off the jeep, landed on four paws. Much to Toboe's pleasure as he could breathe once more.
"You mean leave the jeep in the middle of nowhere?" Kiba said in a tone filled with aggravation. "I paid for this thing."
"You'll get another."
"Money doesn't grow on trees, Tsume."
"Really, I always thought they were, as they being paper and all. And assuming they make paper out of trees…."
"Don't be such a smart ass."
Toboe watched the bickering being pass back and forth for a few more minutes as both of them turned to him.
"What do you think Toboe?" Both of them said simultaneously.
It always came to this. He being in the middle, and having to choose between. He sighed, and laughed nervously. "C'mon guys, don't put me in the middle."
Both kept their glares on him for a second before Kiba threw away.
"Toboe's right. Someone has to act mature here."
"You could stuck 'mature' up your-"
"Guys…cut it out." With his palms facing upwards, Toboe made a plea for them to stop arguing for a mere second.
The next minute Kiba jumped out of the jeep, and running as fast as he could on four legs.
"Huh?"
"Always have to run away whenever I win an argument. Chicken…" Tsume muttered, as he followed Kiba.
"Wait up!" Why did he always get left behind? Why? Toboe ran to catch up with his surrogate brothers.
"Lets see…….wine, cheese, steak, chicken, rice, sauce…oh I missed one.." A cart in one hand and a grocery list in the other Hige made his way to the vegetable aisle. He was going to plan a beautiful romantic meal to knock the shoes of Blue. He knew Blue's appetite, and why not make her fall in love with him through her stomach.
He sighed once more as he imagined the upcoming dinner. Just the two of them, he thought dreamily, just the two of them. This would be a most interesting night.
Examining a lettuce, and putting it in a bag, and place it in his cart. He strolled whistling love songs on the way. Yes a most interesting night.