Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 02:47:50 -0500
From: Stephan Simpson <sunkamen@netscape.net>
Subject: Reality Slap chapter 4

Reality Slap
By tsunami

Disclaimer: If you are not 18 (or 21 in some states,) you should not be
here, unless you just accidentally tripped and landed on the left mouse
button. ^^

Disclaimer 2: Sailormoon and her friends/enemies/family are not my
property. They belong to Naoko Takeuchi and Kodansha Comics.

-This is a true story. Names and places have been changed. -
Chapter 4: Descent into Confused Darkness, part one of two

"You're gonna be okay Max..." There's that voice again. Who is it? I try to
speak, but all that comes out is a choked cry. I feel myself slipping; I
can't hold on any longer; the pain's too much. The voice says,
"Everything's gonna be OK."

       My eyes roll back into my head and everything goes black. I cannot
see, I cannot hear.

       "Max? MAX!!"


Crawling in my skin; these wounds will not heal
Fear is how I fall
Confusing what is real

There's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface
Consuming/Confusing
This lack of self-control I fear is never ending
Controlling/I can't seem

To find myself again
My walls are closing in
[Without a sense of confidence and I'm convinced that there's just too much
pressure to take]
I've felt this way before
So insecure

Discomfort, endlessly has pulled itself upon me
Distracting/Reacting
Against my will I stand beside my own reflection
It's haunting how I can't seem

To find myself again
My walls are closing in
[Without a sense of confidence and I'm convinced that there's just too much
pressure to take]
I've felt this way before
So insecure
               -Crawling (Hybrid Theory) by Linkin Park

Ite. <Ow.> That really hurt. I take in my surroundings; a dense fog around
me, and stars above me. Wind is blowing in all directions, making it very
hard to see.
     "What's going on?" My voice echoes infinitely.
 'Am I dead? This doesn't feel right...'
 "Rei!! This isn't funny!" At this point, I'm thinking this is some kind of
joke, as I turn quickly several times, trying to catch a glimpse of
her. She's not there. I laugh weakly, "Rei! If you come out now, I promise
I won't hurt you...much..." I turn on the heel of my foot quickly when I
hear a noise, and spot a shrouded figure in the dense mist. I run to the
figure, really getting agitated.
     "Rei! You know, I am getting REALLY tired of your..." The figure
emerges as the mist fades, only it's Tyler and not Rei. In a soft voice,
"...jokes." Long pause. "Tyler, what are you doing her..." Once again, I'm
interrupted; Tyler had put a finger to my lips. I raise an eyebrow
slightly.
     "Don't speak. Just enjoy the moment."
     I am getting very angry now. "WHAT mome..."
     " Shh."
     "What is going on with you?!"
     He's inches away from my face now; his hot breath is tickling my
neck. I'm staring up at him, and him back at me.
     "I thought this is what you wanted, Max."
     'How did he know?!' "Tyler, it is but..." There's that finger again.
     "Then that's all that matters." He leans down to kiss me, and I feel
myself not resisting... Our lips were just about to touch, and-

     The feeling of cold water awakens me on my forehead. I jump up, a wet
cloth falling off my forehead. I feel pain shoot throughout my entire
body. "SON OF A BITCH!!!" Then a hand touches my chest, gently pushing me
back down.
     "Shh, you're pretty hurt. Just lie back and relax." I nod, my
breathing labored, and I lie back down, wincing at the pain. As soon as my
eyes focus, I look up and I see Tyler's handsome face.
     "Tyler?" I managed after a moment. "What happened?"
     "You don't remember? You were jumped in the parking lot of the
baseball field..."
      I regained my senses very well after that. "Those BASTARDS!! I'm
going to maim them, one by one!!" Then I remembered. "My sp- my book, where
is it?!"
     "It's right here." He's holding the blue tome, with obviously fake
silver and black stones set into it, with 'Shoujo' written on the center of
the cover in gold leaf. He slides it over to where I'm lying.
     "Thanks. How long I been out?"
     "About 4 hours."
     I calculated the current time given the information that it was just
after midnight.
 "4 hours?! I gotta go!!" I stood up despite the pain, and made my way to
the door. Tyler came in between it and me, though, and tried to stop me. I
try to use my arm to move him out of the way, but he grabs it, leaning in
really close to me. I have to fight myself hard to keep from kissing
him. Me being the person I am, I kept my tough facade going.
     Through gritted teeth, "Let me go."
     "Max, I'm not letting you go anywhere."
     "LET ME GO."
     "No, Max! You're hurt! Look at you, you can barely walk, not to
mention the fact that you were nearly killed by those guys! It's LATE. Just
lie down, and get some sleep. I know for you it's bad, but I'm pretty sure
a few hours at a 'prep's' house won't kill you."
     I look into his eyes and see nothing but endless concern and I just
melt...AGAIN. 'He's worried about me?' We stood there for what seemed like
ages, staring into each other's eyes. I seemed to find my voice again, and
playing the contemptuous one...  "Fine, but don't think we're like, friends
or something."
     "Fine by me. I'll be right back." He left to get some pillows and
blankets. I sit on the floor, and I grow tired, so I yawn and stretch,
curling up on the floor. I think about the day's events and a smile (which
is rare, I hardly ever smile) comes to my face. 'Maybe this day wasn't so
bad after all. I guess I should thank Tyler or something. Hmm...'  And with
that, I fall asleep.

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