A compromise is an agreement whereby both parties get what neither of them wanted
Dear Dumb Journal Thing I Have To Write In
Summary: Dear Thing, just the FYI, I hate you and this entire 'writing in a journal' thing, but my mom said if I ever want my wallet and car keys back I have to learn to control my temper via, writing in a journal. So that's why I'm writing in you. –Riku
Chapter 1, The Journal
Mom slammed the book on the table; right in front of me and my nice bowl of cereal (did I mention that it was a nice bowl of cereal?).
"I am so SICK of you and your temper! I keep getting all these calls from Mrs. Ito that you beat the crap out of her son while you guys spar!"
"Hey, Sora has absolutely no problem with it; he lands a few good hits here and there."
"You BROKE his ARM!"
I shrugged, "He fractured my skull."
"It's amazing you two are still FRIENDS!"
I tilted my head to the side, "Don't all friends beat the shit out of each other on a daily basis?"
"Don't get cocky yet, your father and I…"
"Oh, so now you guys are on speaking terms?"
"THAT'S IT!" She grabbed my keys and wallet (that I foolishly left on the table next to me) and held them up.
"10 entries in this journal, and then you can have these back!"
"What? What journal?"
She pointed. "THAT journal, okay, I researched online, in books, and in magazines for something I can use to help you with your temper…"
"And knowing you if you read it in a magazine it has to be true."
"15 entries now, anyway, it's either this or 6 months of counseling, or this, those were the two best choices, now take you pick!"
"Why don't I just continue beating up Sora whenever I get too mad at something, oh yeah, his mom hates that. I wonder how well KAIRI can fight…?"
"20 ENTRIES OR A YEAR OF COUNCELING!"
"Fine! I'll do the stupid journal thing!"
My mom nodded and left the room.
I picked up the 'thing' and examined it.
It was about the size of Kairi's dairy (which I promise you I didn't read too much of), except this had a black, leather cover and thick, creamy pages with bold black lines for me to write on. On the top right corner of every page there was a sketch of an eclipse.
I shrugged; at least Mom didn't get me a really gay diary-like thing.
"Listen here, I'm calling you 'thing', and seeing as I want to live through my 17th year of life without being made fun of you are staying in my room, understand?"
I imagined the little thing quivering with fear at my glare. I put it back down with a sigh, and then picked up my spoon.
I looked down and cussed; now my wonderfully nice bowl of cereal is all soggy.
WHY ME?
Entry Numero Uno:
Okay, Thing, First things first, I am NOT going to act like Kai, so there will be NO 'Dear Dairy' shit, okay?
After I had brushed my teeth and hair (not with the same thing), got dress and put on deodorant and cologne I headed over to the islet to hang out with Kairi and Sora.
"Riku! Hey hurry up! There's somebody you HAVE to meet!"
I tied up my boat and hopped onto the dock. Sora, Kairi, and…whoa.
Totally hot chick.
"This is my cousin, Cho! She just moved here, and she lives with us at the house!"
She was REALLY pretty.
Her hair was black and pulled back, she had ice-blue eyes that were really quite warm, and she supposedly likes to draw and sing. She drew a sketch of me and Sora fighting, but she wouldn't let me see it. The only problem with her is she won't speak up, she just remains silent until somebody talks to her, or unless it's Kairi.
Sora sat down next to me and groaned, "Dammit, my arm just healed too!"
I laughed, then my stomach grumbled, "Dang, I'm hungry, I could really go for some ice cream! How about you Sora, Kai, Cho?"
Cho nodded, then caught herself and looked downward, Kairi nodded, and Sora stopped his whining.
Sora then jumped up and threw his chest forward all self-importantly, "We're the gentlemen, so we'll buy the ice cream for the ladies." He playfully bowed to Kairi and held out his hand, "I'll buy for this wonderful lady, you treat Cho."
Kairi took his hand with a giggle, "You should leave the lady-killing to Riku, he's better at it."
I watched them walk off, then turned to Cho and held out my hand. "Shall we?"
She actually took my hand; I still can't believe it myself…
We walked down to the local (yet awesome) ice cream parlor. Sora got sea-salt ice cream, Kairi got banana, and I got chocolate (yum).
I looked down at Cho, "Well, order then already."
She shook her head, "That's okay, I'll pass."
"No, you're not. Hey Kai!"
"Yeah?"
"What's Cho's favorite ice cream flavor?"
"Strawberry, and get her a large, she won't be able to resist."
"One large strawberry then, and if she saws anything about not getting one, please ignore her." I told the teenager behind the counter. He nodded and got to work.
"Oh, I should at least pay for my own." I shook my head.
"Not listening, na-na-na!" I sang, giving my ice cream a taste, I love chocolate so much.
"Riku, seriously, I can't just freeload like this!"
"Your lips are moving but all I hear is blah-blah-blah!" I chorused.
"Hey buddy, toppings and cone, what kind?"
I looked to Kairi again.
"Gummi bears and a waffle cone."
I looked back at Cho, "You look like you're about to explode." I commented.
She looked down, "Well, I really don't think…"
"Here you go!"
I took the ice cream, paid for it with the money I was smart enough not to put in my wallet, and then offered it to her. She shook her head, I gave her 'puppy-dog eyes', or so Kairi calls it.
"Please?"
"I couldn't…"
"Pretty please?"
"I don't think…"
"With Gummi Bears on top?"
"I'll pay you back, 'kay?" She mumbled as she gave in and took the ice cream.
We headed outside, Sora and Kairi cracking jokes and laughing every once in a while.
It's actually pretty nice to be home, as much as I hate to admit it.
"Hey Riku, word of warning..." Kairi walked up to me, "Cho is seductive, so if you like her, and she likes you too, but you intimidate her, she'll knock you down a little. Not in public, but I was told it's horrendous, just so you know."
I watched as she walked off, then I turned around and went home to begin the first entry and try and steal my wallet back.
I guess besides the parts when my wallet and keys taken away from me and I was given you, this day turned out pretty fine.
But I seriously can't imagine Cho seductive, I just can't see it.
Kai's probably trying to screw with me.
Oh well.
-Riku
(Who still hates you)
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I like this one a lot; it's pretty fun to write! Hope you don't hate it to the extreme!
By the way, this is going to be a pretty short story, okay?