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Fox Tales

 

Chapter 3

“The Lacrosse I Bear”

 

Two weeks went by since Todd and his mother received a postcard from Akane, and its effect wasn't promising. Akane still had a score to settle, of sorts with Todd for accidentally killing her then best friend, Ruby, five years ago. Whenever she came by for her monthly visitations, she never said a word to him, and was always happy to treat him to a cold shoulder. She's fully aware of what really happened that tragic day, but still puts every last bit of blame she can on Todd. Akane's trip to Washington D.C. ended, and she was back home, living with Dad two states away. Todd had his visitation with Dad while Akane was gone, just so she wouldn't have to treat him like a murderer. He only got two days rest before the big day finally came. He was going to Japan with the girl he had a deep crush on. Oh my god! I can't fucking believe this, he thought. Naomi and I are gonna be together for an entire week. I haven't even begun to think about packing. Knowing Mom, she probably bailed me out.

 

Meanwhile, on the northern side of town, Naomi was also getting anxious about the big expedition. Wow! This week is going to be great with Japan, my best friends, and most importantly, Todd. Todd Reinhardt. She then sighed with a blissful expression on her face. Todd and Naomi have known each other since the second grade. Even back then, both of them still got nervous when they saw each other. Both of them have deep crushes for the other, but they were the last two people to admit it. Personal pride gets in the way of showing true emotions. I just know that this is going to be a magical week. I'm just so excited! She then started daydreaming about what will happen when she and Todd a moment alone with each other:

 

-Oh, Todd! Isn't this just the most romantic moment of your life?

-It certainly is, Naomi. It certainly is.

-You know, I've been thinking a lot lately about you and me, and how we've grown over the years we've known each other. I think you've become someone who any girl can trust, someone who will you a shoulder to cry on, or someone…

She was interrupted in mid-sentence when she imagined Todd suddenly kissing her as hard as he could. She could do nothing but fall into the moment.

-Naomi, just shut up and let me love you.

In her dream, she fell in even more love as they kissed again and fell onto the sleeping bags. Her nirvana came to an end when her father kept asking her if she was ready to go yet.

“I'm almost ready, daddy.” She checked her hair, straightened out her clothes, and went off she went on her “daddy-daughter” date, and went to go see a movie.

 

On the Friday before vacation, at school, Todd had to present a project in front of the entire class. The assignment was that everyone had to give a presentation on what they did last Spring Break. Todd decided to show a video that Gary made.

“My friend Gary and I made a bet while playing Texas Hold-em. It was the final hand of the night, and he had the idea to spice things up a bit. If I lost, I would have to play in an indoor lacrosse league. If he lost, he had to go to a rock concert. To make a long story short, I lost. Gary decided to add insult to injury, and tape a game. I got into a fight that day, in front of the camera. Gary thought it was funny to take the fight, and set it to MC Hammer's `Can't Touch This,' for some odd reason. So, I'm going to show you a clip of that fight. I'm the one who gets slashed in the knee.” (A/N: You get to see the video at this website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RenpwA1Qz8g) After class, Todd's teacher, Mr. Langtry, called him over for a quick discussion. Having to talk to Mr. Langtry was bad, but hearing his monotonous voice was pure torture. (A/N: Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?)

“Todd, I must say you did a good job,” he said.

“Thanks, Mr. Langtry.”

“I would give you an `A,' if only it wasn't two days late. So, I'm giving you a `B minus.'”

I guess that's not terrible, Todd thought.

“I wouldn't get too excited, Todd. You still have a `D.' Have a nice break anyway.”

 

Gary met Todd right at the front door of Todd's classroom. He had a snicker on his face from ear-to-ear.

“So, how did it go?” he asked with a sinister tone to his voice.

“Fuck you,” Todd replied.

“Hey, I don't swing that way. If you want to, that's totally fine. It's your life.”

Todd smacked Gary upside the back of the head in anger. “Can't you think about anything besides sex?”

“No, not really.”

Todd sighed as both of them walked through the school's exit. What am I gonna do with you, Gary? he thought. Gary walked onto his bus and said his goodbyes. Todd stood at the curb, waiting for his ride to arrive. All of a sudden, someone jumped on him and locked his or her arms with Todd's. He gasped then took a deep sigh of relief when he realized it was only Naomi.

“I got you, Todd,” she said half-giggling. She was wearing a t-shirt with a green dragon printed at the bottom, which was appropriate for the big trip.

“Hi, Naomi,” Todd said unenthusiastically.

“What wrong, sweetie?”

“I'm sorry. I've just had a bad day today. It has been one big project after another.”

“You must be exhausted. Lucky for you, you'll be able to get plenty of sleep…on our flight to Tokyo!!!”

Oh, how could I forget about Tokyo? he thought sarcastically.

 

When Mom went to wake up Todd for the 2:00 AM flight, she brought a pan, a bucket of water and an air horn because on weekends, Todd could sleep through the apocalypse. The joke was on her, though, as when she opened Todd's door, he was dressing himself already. It nearly gave her a heart attack.

“How did you manage to get yourself up so early?” she asked.

“Easy. The trick is not to fall asleep in the first place,” he replied. “Don't worry. I'll get plenty of sleep on the plane. After all, it's a fifteen-hour flight.”

“That's right. It'll be about 9:00 AM Tokyo time tomorrow morning when you get there. You'll be traveling into the future,” she said jokingly as she left put what she brought away.

When she returned, she said, “Here's your passport.”

“I figured you've been bailing me out all week,” Todd replied.

“Well, you know you don't have a reputation for being responsible. Now, hurry up.”

 

As Todd placed his suitcases in the back of the minivan, he had a hunch that this trip would somehow change his life. But the left as soon as it came. He got in the front seat, and prepared for the adventure of his life.

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