Dream Wish

*Ryo*

Saturday is perfect. Kagome and I have been close for a long time. We’re even dating now. So why not go further? From that thought, I began my planning. First up, the call. I dialed her at home after school.

“Hello?” she asked.

“Kagome!” I cheered. “How are you?”

“Good,” she replied. “How are you?”

“Good,” I said. “Say, what are you doing tomorrow afternoon?”

“Nothing,” my lady said. “Why?” I grinned to myself.

“Come over and see,” I said.

“You sure?” she asked.

“Oh yes,” I said. “You’re gonna love it!”

“Is that right?”

“Yep.”

“Alright. I’ll be over tomorrow.”

“Thanks, baby.”

“Bye.”

“Bye-bye.” I hung up, grinning. Step one complete. Now to prepare for part two. I found Dad in his office, working. I knocked on the door.

“Come in!” he called.

“Excuse me,” I said as I walked in.

“Yes, son?” Dad asked. I slid the door closed behind me.

“You doing anything Saturday?” I asked.

“Like what?” he asked. I snickered under my breath.

“Like going out with Michiko,” I offered. He whipped around to me, red-faced.

“What?!?” he yelped. I gave him a small shrug.

“Why not?” I asked. “You still like her, right?”

“Well…” Dad said as he struggled mentally.

“Right?” I asked. He nodded, still red-faced. I smirked.

“So, ask her out on Saturday,” I said. Dad gave me a strange look.

“Wait a minute,” he said. “Why?” I gave him a cheesy little smile.

“Well…” I said. He raised an eyebrow at me.

“What are you up to?” Dad asked.

“Nothing, nothing,” I lied. “Kagome and I want you to be happy.” He blinked at me.

“You and Kagome?” Dad asked.

“That’s right,” I said with a nod. Dad pondered this for a moment. He glanced up at me.

“A date with Michiko, huh?” he said.

“That’s right,” I said.

“Alright,” Dad replied. I suppressed my excitement to the best of my ability.

“I thank you,” I said with a bow. I turned and left. Score! Got step two out. I just had to wait for Saturday to come along. I had all of the elements all worked out.

Then, it came unraveled.

Saturday Morning.

Kagome called me with bad news.

“Hello?” I answered on my cell phone.

“Ryo-kun?” that sweet voice asked on the other line. I sat up straight in bed.

“Baby?” I asked. “What’s the matter?”

“A neighbor came over and asked me to baby-sit her daughter,” she said. The glow started to die from my face.

“What?” I asked.

“I’m sorry,” she said. I shook my head.

“No, no,” I lied. “It’s all good.”

“See you next Saturday?” Kagome asked.

“Yeah,” I said, nodding.

“Okay, bye,” she said.

“Bye,” I replied. We hung up together. I fell back, groaning. All of this planning for nothing. Damn it!

Nice Try, Boy!