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 Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 1:17 am
What's it about?
Nori wakes Kyrin up and realizes that she's clutching Miles' jacket and feels the need to express his concern, for the sake of their friendship.
Characters include?
Nori and Kyrin.
Length:
A few minutes.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 6:15 pm
Kyrin's light was still on at seven in the morning. She had fallen asleep around three that morning with Miles jacket cuddled to her chest. Fully clothed still and on top of the blankets, it appeared that she had simply walked in and passed out. But, after Kyrin's spat with Craig and conversation with Miles, she'd had a lot going through her mind. He won't bother you again. Was the last thing that either of them had said before Miles left the room. A small smile had lit Kyrin's lips at that, even with his unsure tone, Kyrin realized that he was being protective. It used to be that Kyrin would speak up, saying that she didn't need anyone to protect her, but there was something about Miles that made her feel like she wouldn't mind if he stood up for her. The last thing she remembered before she closed her eyes was his scent swirling about the room.
The sound of the bathroom door woke her up, but she figured it was just Nori waking up. She kept her eyes closed, still tired. A spot of warmth left her, however, as the kitten trotted over to meet Nori as he entered the room.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:25 pm
Opening up the bathroom door that led to Ky's room, Nori looked inside to see if Kyrin was waking up yet. It was usually around this time that she was getting up and going about her business, but not today. This morning she was laying in bed with the clothes on from the day before. Uh oh. He thought immediately. It was uncommon to see her that way. Something must be up. I hope it doesn't involve Craig. But in stepping closer, it seemed more to do with someone else... She was clutching a mens style jacket to her chest like a security blanket. No doubt, by the brand, color, and size, it had to belong to Miles.
A small churning started in Nori's chest. It was... cute. Kyrin holding on so desperately to something like that. But also... perhaps he would be happier for her if it was a different person. Miles... The man with a sinister aura. Of all the men, why him? Nori doubted Miles could ever give Kyrin the love and care that she deserved.
He had thought that their 'fun' was just something they'd grow out of, but apparently Ky was holding on for something more. And Nori would bet it was the opposite for Miles.
" Ky, you have to get up. You're running a little late." He said, a bit somberly.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:59 pm
She opened her eyes slowly, blinking a few times as her vision filtered the light. She yawned and sat up. "Ugh..." She said as she rubbed sleep from her eyes, "I'm late?" Kyrin looked down at her outfit, Oh great, I fell asleep in this? It was not how she liked to start a morning. "Thanks Nori." She said, getting up from the bed. Miles jacket lay pooled where she'd been holding it last. Dark against the lightness of her bed cover.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:28 pm
" Yeah..." Nori stood there, wondering what else he could possibly say. Should I say anything at all? ...She's my best friend. Maybe I should say something. He looked to the jacket on the bed. How to bring such a topic up?
" Is that, er... Miles' jacket?" He tried to ask casually, but it came out all wrong.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:30 pm
Kyrin, who had made her way over to her closet turned back to Nori. His tone was off and she realized that he must have been embarrassed. It wasn't often that Nori started a conversation that he wasn't exactly comfortable in and she could tell that this was one of them. Here we go again... Kyrin knew that Nori wasn't fond of what her and Miles were doing, but Nori's concern hadn't stopped her before so maybe he was trying for another angle? Keeping her voice as nonchalant as she could, she said, "Yeah." Before pulling off her over shirt and tossing into her dirty clothes.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:30 pm
Guh... She was unnaturally casual. Maybe she knew what was coming, but regardless...
" Ky..." He started, fidgeting and looking sideways. "Please don't be mad, but... Is this really okay?"
She's going to be upset. I just know it. But I have to get this out there, or our friendship will suffer.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:30 pm
For minute she didn't reply. Coming back out of the closet in the pants she'd worn the day before and a spaghetti strap shirt, she grabbed her brush from her vanity and ran it through her hair. Kyrin didn't know how to reply. Is it okay? Why wouldn't it be okay? But with Kyrin's past and Nori's knowledge of it, she knew what he was getting at. Even still, Kyrin couldn't figure out why it was so big a deal. Miles. It had to be, Nori wasn't a fan of him. It must have been that his charm didn't affect Nori. Finally, with her hair now in a high ponytail, Kyrin replied, "Why would it be a problem?" There was the slightest hint of annoyance touching her words.
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:31 pm
Her long silence made Nori even more anxious. Is she really thinking about it or is she keeping herself from getting mad?
" I'm just... worried. Sorry for getting in your business." If it was a touchy subject, then maybe it couldn't be helped. He spoke a bit slower; gentler. " Maybe I just figure that there are better things out there for you."
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:31 pm
"You worry so much Nori." Kyrin said, trying to match how Nori was speaking. There was no need to be rude towards him just because he was worried. "But better things?" She walked over to him and led him to the bed so they could sit. "Like what?"
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:32 pm
Nori was glad of her change in tone and decided to elaborate. " Like... a guy who won't leave you lonely. And who will put you before himself." The hands that he had placed on his lap were now squeezed between his knees.
" I don't think that Miles is, er, committed to something like that."
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:33 pm
The kitten, who'd been running around the floor, jumped up on the bed and rubbed against Nori; Kyrin couldn't help but smile. But her smiled faded when her thought that Nori didn't approve of Miles became a solid reality. With a sigh, Ky replied softly, "I know you probably don't like it, but Miles and I are just," She paused, "Having some fun." And she thought she believed that. I mean, we aren't together, so...
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 8:33 pm
Soaking in her words, Nori tried to understand, and a wave of heat flushed over his face. So it's like that? That's even worse! He stood up slowly, carrying Katzchen in his arms. There wasn't anything to say to that. In a way it was sad; they didn't really care about each other after all. But at least that meant it wasn't anything serious; that they could go separate ways with no strings attatched.
Nori started to leave, and with the blush still on his face he said " Okay Ky. As long as, well, ...I'm sure you'll find love someday." He meant all the good intentions. With a weak smile he quietly made his way out the door.
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