By Maia
Sakura sat solemnly in her hotel bedroom. No one was
physically hurt, so everyone returned to talk things over and get
some sleep. Of course, Terry made them promise to return to the
police station tomorrow for witness reports.
She gave a sigh and stared blankly out the window.
*Rain*
"Ugh. Weather fits the day." She noted.
She took note of the way Ryu cared for Chun Li. She may be young,
but not dense.
'I wish that I could be like her. Beautiful, sweet, caring…'
Letting her upper body drape over the side of the bed, she
plucked a small notebook from under the bed. It was her writing
journal. In some ways, she had always felt that it was the only
way to truly express herself. Flipping aimlessly through it, a
piece of folded paper fell out. Slowly picking it up, she read it
silently.
February 11, 2000
In my opinion, envy is the desire to posses something that you do
not withhold at all, or to an extent. Someone could envy an item
that is material, or rather a thought, feeling, or ability.
Before giving much thought to the matter, I had always viewed
envy as a weakness. I believed that envy could corrupt one's mind
and blind them of their own good fortunes. For most of my life, I
had always viewed envy as a negative; something that could only
restrain a person from acknowledging the main importances of life.
Now, however, I believe that envy can also become a positive
influence. In another perspective, this desire could enhance one's
determination to reach their specific goal.
I, myself, have envied many people. If not for their abilities,
then for their money, popularity, looks, or even lifestyle. I had
always seemed to wish for more and not be grateful for the things
that I did possess.
Thankfully, I have realized the categories of the things that are
important, apart from the things that re just held too high. I
cannot say that I do not envy worldly things, but I have learned
to control it to a minimum and become extremely thankful for
everything that I 'do' have.
-Sakura
She stared at the entry.
"Gee, I guess that I didn't learn to control it…and
this is definitely not one of those positive ones."
An unseen light began to flicker deep within her. She slightly
smiled.
She stood up from the bed. Somehow, she felt her strength
regained and walked proudly out the door.
~In Ryu's room~
"Chun Li, please eat this."
"Ryu, I'm not hungry." Chun Li replied, pushing the
food away.
Ryu sighed, "I give up."
Ken laughed in amusement, but was abruptly shut up by the killer
look he was receiving from Ryu.
"Hey, what happened to Vega?" Ken asked, trying to
steer his way out of the bad situation he had just placed himself
in.
Chun Li's lips formed a straight line. "I don't know and I
don't care." She replied, obviously not wanting to talk
about him.
The two got the hint and took the conversation no further. Then,
the group turned toward the door as they heard it slightly open.
Sakura walked in and slightly smiled. "Am I interrupting?"
Chun Li smiled. "No, of course not! Did you want something
to eat? Ryu's been trying to chuff food down my throat." She
gave a laugh, as did Ken. Ryu rolled his eyes.
"He just cares." Sakura replied simply.
The laughter stopped.
Ryu got up from his position. "Sakura--"
"Ryu, can I speak to you in the hallway?"
Ryu nodded and glanced briefly at Ken and Chun Li before
following her out the door.
As the door closed, Ken took Ryu's place beside Chun Li. She
seemed distracted and unknowingly spaced out at the door. Just
then, she felt something crammed down her mouth. She looked up
and found Ken smiling with a spoon waving in his hand.
"Ryu's right. You 'do' need to eat."
She gapped at him and grabbed the pillow from behind her. With
all her force, she proceeded to smack him over the head profusely.
"Hey! Watch the hair!"
Then, the tickle fight followed.