MASH

Chapter 34: The Day

Clarice~*

"I'm transferring to Boston.""I love you Clare!""I will win heart." Today was the day.

I stared wide eyed at my ceiling, it felt like it was crushing me down. Today was the day, just another things to tick off my to do list. Adding Kristle leaving to that list. My eyes felt red and puffy from so much crying, but yet I was fuming at Kristle's news. Breathe. Breathe.breathe. I quickly pushed my thoughts to the back of my head, they would settle this on their own I had my own troubles to solve.

I hung my legs over my bed dreading to make a move to school. I knew how much my reputation was lost, how much confusion and emotions have taken place over this year, crazy. With much reluctance I pulled myself of my bed and made my way to the shower. I ran hot water over my skin letting everything soak in, I took in a deep breathe of my soothing lavender soap when a sudden knock on my room door startled me.

"Honey? Are you up yet, you seem to be a little later than usual. Actually you are really late." My eyes widen as her muffled words reached my ears. What time was it exactly? I quickly wrapped myself with a towel before I peeked out at my alarm clock settling at my table. The harsh red number glared back at me. "7.35am" "Shit! I'm late!" I swore as I grabbed a pair of jeans and a stripped shirt and with one swift movement I was running through the kitchen a sandwich in mouth, and a hand on my school bag as I scuffled Andre's hair. "Don't touch the hair!" He snapped, smoothing it down again.

I ran down the empty road towards school, my hair stuck up in different angles, as I desperately clutched my school bag, papers peeking out for its open cover. From a far I looked like a mad woman running from a fire. I took in a deep breathe the words reminding me, today's the day.

I slid past the doors and into my classroom, making in just in time as the bell rang. My eyes scanned the classroom discovering the seat beside me to be empty. "He didn't come to school today." Jaryl said calmly as he caught me in a distress state. I stared at Jaryl, a calm smile plastered on as he stared at me. "But honestly I think you would know where he is." I did. I quickly ran out of the classroom and down the empty hallway.

I felt my arm brush by some one as I heard my name being called by the familiar voice of the principal. "Whose there?" "Shit." I swore, resisting the urge to stop and apologize, He is so dead. "Clarice, is that you? Clarice Hathaway!" I ignored his calls as I quickly ran past the doors to school and out the fence. What the hell was I doing? I honestly had no idea.

Jaryl~*

The empty gush of wind Clarice had left me with did by move me at all. Was it worth it? I ran my fingers through my hair as the last minute began to tick away. "Hey Jaryl." A voice startled me as I quickly shot up from my seat. I glanced up to see a familiar face, her deep blue eyes bearing into mine. "Oh hey Tiff, what's up?" She smirked sexily at me as she slid herself onto my desk crossing her legs temptingly as she placed her face a few centimeters away from mine.

"You still with Clare?" Her voice was husky and deep compared to her usual high pitched voice, clearly she was uncomfortable. And then it hit me. I smirked back and leaned in closer,"No baby, I'm available." She quickly turned a heavy shade of red as she tried to avoid eye contact with me.

"Uh.. Urm. That's nice-" suddenly the table wobbled and she fell forward into my lap. "S..Sorry! Oh gosh this is going to wrong! I am so... So..." She met my eyes and we sat in that position for a few minutes. I kept my smirk still in check as I whispered into her ear,"I'm available for lunch." And with that she quickly got up, her cheeks flaring redder than ever. and with that she quickly walked back to her seat. "Urm Jaryl, thanks." She turned backed and smiled that same genuine smile as she walked away, suddenly I felt that same feelings return back. Yep, it was definitely worth it.

Ye Kai~*

A warm breeze blew past me, releasing the sweet smell of cherries. I sighed as I looked out over the vast scene of buildings taking in the whole scene. I leaned my head back, for a few moments I was free, away from my embarrassing moments, away from crazy competitions.

"I love you Clarice Hathaway." I shouted as let the words finally leave my chest.

"I love you too you asshole don't have to announce it to the world."

Clarice~*

I watched him for a while, , besides strands of hair that stuck to my face, I felt a smile spread across my face.

"I love you Clarice Hathaway." He suddenly shouted. "I love you too asshole don't have to announce it to the world." I snapped quickly. He turned around in surprise before he sighed, a bored look carved on his face.

I puffed angrily as I sat down beside him, "Hey, I skipped school, got in trouble with the principal and ran all the way to meet you at this cherry tree, and all you have to do is just sigh?" He smiled cheekily as he answered calmly.

"Well I didn't ask you to follow me." I grinned wildly as I hit him on the shoulder. "Asshole." We sat there a few minuets before he finally stated," so you choose me."

We stared up at the sky for a while before I replied monotonously," actually no, I decided. I pick neither." I could feel Ye Kai sit up as he stared at me for a while," you picked neither?" "Yep. I think I'm still too young." I answered simply. I felt myself burn in embarrassment as I felt my inner voice reminding me on how he left the photo in my locker.

He chucked softly," playing hard to get now are we?" I snorted loudly as I hit him on the chest but instead I left my arm there. I felt his muscular chest on the other side of my hand, I glanced sideways to see his eyes closed, his lip pursed into a smile. His lips were pink and small, I couldn't help but stare at them for a while. What a lie.

"So... Now what?" He asked as he eyes snapped open. I took in a deep breath before I answered," I think I would just like to stay where I am." With that I rolled over close to his side as I wrapped myself in his warmth, the smell of laundry relaxed my pained heart. "I love you too Clarice even I you are too much of a coward to admit it." I felt myself burn at the hard truth. "God, that is so cheesy." He kissed me on the fore head as he brought. Me closer to him. "I love you too..." I whispered tightly.

love is a stage where we all go through and the best thing about this stage is you can take your time.

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A/N:

Hi, let's get straight to the point. I wrote an extremely short, cheesy, ending. This gave me goose bumps too trust me. So thanks for reading! :D I'm kind of excited as I'm going to be FRIGGEN 13 ON OCTOBER 29! So yay! :D GLEE! :D ok bye.