The Mysterious Book (A Dragon Ball Z Fanfic)

Part 2

My two best friends are the coolest guys in school who always like to have fun, although one of them is pretty serious most of the time. Their names are Yukiya, and Yamato.

Yukiya is more of a serious and the 'cool' type, but he can also show a soft  side. Yamato, on the other hand, is the really funny and happy guy. He can also be a teaser. They are not always the happy bunch, but hey! Even the complete opposites can also be besties!

I like hanging out with both even though sometimes they can be really annoying - especially Yamato, but they both care so much about me that I feel really at ease when I am with them, like I can tell them anything I want. That is why my secret only leaked to them...

It was break time. That's when this whole thing started. Okay now back to the present.

"Ugh, do it already Honoka! I am tired of waiting!" Yukiya mumbled.

"Oh come on Yukiya, give her some slack! I mean I would also take a lot of time if someone dared me to eat a spoonful of cinnamon." Yamato commented.

"You guys are such babies! I'm off."

Yukiya turned to walk in the other direction when I said, "Wait! Okay, okay! I will do it just don't give up on me that easily!"

Yukiya stopped mid track and then turned around. After a brief pause, he came back to where he was standing. My hand was shaking when I brought the spoon close to my mouth. I could see Yukiya smirking as if to say 'you cannot do it' while Yamato's eyes were sparkling with excitement.

(Just do it! Just do it! It will be alright.)
I was finally stupid enough to stuff the whole thing in my mouth after a few doubts. The cinnamon taste was burning inside my esophagus and I was choking so hard that it felt like I would die from no oxygen! My face was burning and it was red all the way. I quickly got up and went to the girl's bathroom, leaving both the guys with worried looks on their faces.

*cough* *cough*

I coughed the last amount of cinnamon from my mouth and into the sink. I looked at myself in the mirror, asking about what was I thinking?! I am so stupid to actually accept that dare when I, myself, knew very well what the outcome will be.

(Stupid... I guess I just wanted them to think that just because I am a girl, doesn't mean I can't accept difficult and scary challenges...)

I was just about to cry when I heard a few knocks on the bathroom door, followed by two very familiar voices.

"Honoka, are you okay in there?"

(That must be Yamato...)

"You have us worried here! What are you doing in there?"

(Yukiya...)

After that, I heard some argument coming from the other side.

"G-Guys, I am fine... I just don't feel like coming out..."

"Wha-? We came all the way out here just to see how you were doing!"

"Yeah, you can't just expect us to leave without you now can you?!"

"Nobody is in here so you guys can come if you want to..."

There was a small silence from the other side not to mention another small argument! Then, Yamato came bursting in followed by the reluctant Yukiya.

"Haaa! Thank goodness you are alright Honoka!" Yamato quickly hugged me tightly.

"I will get really angry next time if you scare me like that!" Yukiya continued.

"S-Sorry... I just.. I just!"

Before I knew it, tears were flowing down my cheeks. Yukiya saw me, and quickly shoved Yamato away before staring at me intently.

"Why are you crying? Are you still feeling sick? Maybe you feel pain in your chest? How about-"

"Pfft, hahaha!!! Dude, look at you! Looks like the mysterious and cool guy does care about our dear Honoka!" Yamato teased from aside, but Yukiya didn't care.

Rather he was still looking at me worriedly.

"I... I am fine... Thanks for your concern..."

"No, you don't look alright by the amount of tears that are coming from your eyes..." Yukiya spoke softly while wiping away my tears.

Yamato also looked pretty concerned when I looked at him.

"Okay... You got me... It is just that I failed to do the dare and prove that I am just as capable of these stuff as you guys..."

"Oh Honoka! What are you saying? We don't care if you couldn't do dangerous stuff like us, I mean, we just like you for who you are. Not by the fact that you could be capable of anything..." Yamato replied happily.

Yukiya, who was crouching in front of me, added, " Yeah, Yamato is right. I don't want to see you get hurt so please stop thinking these stupid stuff, you idiot!"

I smiled wryly. They are truly the best guy friends anyone could ask for. Yukiya brought me to my feet as I was sitting on the seat.

"Thanks you guys. I feel much better."

Yamato smiled so innocently and answered, "No prob! We are always there for you even when you don't believe in yourself!"

"Haha, that is so cheesy!" I added.

"What? At least I tried to sound wise..."

Yukiya also had a faint smile on his face as he looked away. Suddenly, the bell rang, bringing us to reality and marking the end of break. We all looked at each other, laughed and then went out of the bathroom.