If You Only Knew

Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/27201394.

Rating: General Audiences

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Category: F/M
Fandom: Angelic Layer
Relationship: Kobayashi Koutarou/Suzuhara Misaki
Character: Kobayashi Kotarou, Kisaki Tamayo, Suzuhara Misaki
Additional Tags: I wrote this when I was 14, Seriously It's That Bad, movies - Freeform,
Out of Character, Card Captor Science Theater 3000, Originally Posted
on FanFiction.Net
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2020-10-26 Words: 2,584 Chapters: 3/3

If You Only Knew

by Little Rabbit (Asterhythm)

Summary

In which Misaki gets upset by Koutarou going on a date with Tamayo, and decides to take
drastic measures to interrupt it.

Notes

This was originally published some time in 2001, I believe. It was the second ever fanfic I
had ever written. Clearly this shows in its execution.

I actually lost this fanfic with most of the others I wrote in high school, in a FF.net purge
initiated by my parents. The first ever fanfic I wrote was saved on a floppy disk, so it was
saved (I will post it at some point). I remembered at the time that it was SO BAD that it
actually got picked apart by a Mystery Science Theater 3000 rip-off. This MST posted the
fic in its entirety on their website, which would have today's fic writers up in ARMS. But it
meant that, other than a few edits (I have no clue where some pieces of dialog disappeared
to), I have another fic of mine saved. Those things are precious when they're long gone.

So to that, and to those long ago MST people: thank you for inadvertently saving my fic.
(smacks them with a paper fan) But I hope you all grew up and learned how to respect
people!

Yes, I know Misaki's out of character. Yes, I know it's a hot mess. But it's still a muddy
footprint that I'm proud of. So, if you feel up to it, you can leave kudos -- not for me, but for
the fourteen year old me who was just starting out. To "Little Rabbit from the LRPLI."
From Haruka...for now.
 Phone Call of a Lifetime

If You Only Knew

By the LRPLI (Little Rabbit)

Angelic Layer-Romance

Disclaimer: I own Angelic Layer. And I own Card Captor Sakura and Magic Knight Rayearth and
Digimon and Pokemon. And if you believed that, you need Charter. Fast. This is a Misaki/Kotaro
fic, and don't shoot me! R+R

Click. Misaki slowly opened the door to her apartment. Closing the door behind her, she smiled.
She had a lot to do that night. Apart from making dinner for her aunt, she had to catch the news,
where her latest Angelic Layer battle was being featured.

Smiling, Misaki walked into her room. Her angel, Hikaru, was seated on her desk. Hey, Hikaru,
Misaki thought to herself as she picked the angel up and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Now, what should I make…

Ring, ring, ring…ring, ring, ring…

The telephone startled Misaki. She dropped the spoon she had been handling and went to go pick
up the cordless. “Hello?” Probably some telemarketer…she thought.

“Misaki?”

It was Kotaro. Misaki blushed at hearing his voice. “Oh, Kotaro, hi,” she said nervously. Misaki
could now imagine Kotaro in her mind, the cute dark-blue hair, his gray eyes overpowering her,
and that cute smile. But most importantly, he was Misaki’s friend. If we could only be more than
friends, Misaki thought to herself as she continued to make her dinner and talk on the phone at the
same. “So, what are you doing?”

“Not much.”

Ask me over, ask me over…In your dreams, Misaki! “I’m just making dinner. Being lonely, too,
that is, if Hikaru doesn’t count as company.”

“I can come over.”

Hai, hai, hai! “That’s okay…”

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. “Hang on, Kotaro,” Misaki said as she put the phone down and
opened the door. Standing in front of her, holding a cell phone, was Kotaro. Misaki blushed and
smiled weakly. “What are you-“

“Forget it. There’s something I have to tell you.”

Misaki felt floaty. It was finally happening. The day she was waiting for. She sighed happily as she
thought to herself. Kami-sama, this is all a dream…That’s it, it has to be a dream. Kotaro’s going
out with Tamayo. He can’t go out with two people at the same time, can he?

Still feeling floaty, Misaki tipped forward as she fainted onto the rug.

“Misaki…Misaki, wake up! Are you okay?”

Misaki slowly came to. “Where…am I?”

She sat up a little bit, she was still weak. She found herself laying on Kotaro’s lap, on her sofa.
Kotaro had his left arm under Misaki’s head, and his right arm was on her chest. “I thought you’d
never wake up. Are you okay?”

Sitting up completely, and getting off Kotaro, Misaki coughed uneasily. “Yeah, I think I’m fine.”

“What do you mean?”

“Forget it. What did you have to tell me?”

Kotaro stared at Misaki for a couple of minutes. Misaki smiled, somehow knowing exactly what
was going on in his mind right now. I love you…No, I can’t say that…But I have to, that’s what I
came to say…Stop imagining things, Misaki!

Misaki shook her head as she cleared the idea from her mind. "Oh, nothing. What are you doing
here?"

"I just thought I'd stop by, that's all. You called me while I was in, so..."

Even though she couldn't see her face, Misaki knew how much she was blushing. "Yeah, that's
nice...I was just dinnering make, I mean making dinner..."

Suddenly Kotaro flew off the couch and towards the door. "Aw, shoot! I just remembered
something..."

Misaki turned towards Kotaro. "What?"

"Oh, I had a date with Tamayo at the movies, and I completely forgot! She's going to hate me for
this..."

"That's okay. You go on your date. See you later, Kotaro."

After Kotaro had left, Misaki went back to her preperations for dinner. Then, she stopped. Why
have dinner here when I can have dinner at the movie theater...she thought. I'll get to Kotaro...if I
have to spy on him to do it!

-------------------------------------------------------------

Pretty cool for a first chapter, huh? What else should I include? R+R please!~
 At The Movies
Chapter Notes

Yes, I have kept the author notes that fourteen year old me made. Why wouldn't I? :P

This is also the chapter with all of the missing dialog, which is why it's awkward in
some spots.

If You Only Knew-Chapter 2

Wow, I was kinda surprised by everyone liking the first chapter.

I know, I've got some things to change, but it's okay, really. I was originally writing that fic for
Tasuko Anime, and it just ended up on FF.net, so hence the bad formatting and everything. Plus, no
disclaimer. No traditional LRPLI disclaimer. What gives.

Anyway, I can't sit on my butt for much longer now, can I?

Disclaimer: I own Angelic Layer. And I own Card Captor Sakura and Magic Knight Rayearth and
Chobits and Digimon and Pokemon. And if you believed any of that, you need Charter. BAD!!!
The only thing I own on FF.net is Tenshi Mika-Robotic Kitten Mao, and that was based off a
dream! (Actually, several LOL)

It was raining by the time Misaki got dressed for the movies. She was wearing a white T-shirt with
a black kitten on it and a blue skirt. She slipped on her sandals and brushed her hair. Grabbing her
purse, she wrote a quick note to her aunt.

I'm at the movies, I'll be back at 10. I'll get dinner there.

Misakichi

Misaki grabbed an umbrella and prepared to fear for the worst.

Fifteen minutes later, Misaki was at the movie theater. Looking up at the marquee, she saw two
shows, a kid cartoon show and a romantic comedy. Misaki quickly bought a ticket and raced
inside.

The show started in five minutes. Misaki grabbed a hot dog, popcorn, a large Moutain Dew Code
Red (yes, Code Red) and a bag of Skittles. The popcorn, hot dog and Code Red were for her, the
Skittles for throwing at Kotaro, Misaki thought to herself.

Misaki entered the theater just as the previews were starting. She took up two seats in the back after
she put her popcorn and assorted other junk down. Pulling out the Skittles, she sipped her drink as
she watched the previews.

Looking down at the seats, Misaki could make out two shapes in the front row. She sipped her
drink again as she sat back to relax and watch the movie.

Misaki smiled as she wiped a tear from her eye.

Then, remembering the real reason she was here, she pulled out a Skittle and threw it downward. It
apparently struck Tamayo in the head. Misaki looked upward at the movie and ate her hot dog,
pretending to be interesting in how to French kiss. Then, she threw three Skittles at the pair. A
series of "ows" was heard. Luckily, Misaki struck her target each time. Eating a Skittle, she decided
she would wait a couple more minutes before she threw more killer Skittles, she thought.

"Himeko, I'm in love with you. I don't care if it's only been two weeks, but I'm so in love with
you..."

"Please, Koji, you don't understand..."

"Yes, I do. Onegai, Himeko-chi, be with me forever..."

"I can't...I'm with somebody else, you idiot! Baka!"

"Please, Himeko, give me another chance!"

Misaki suddenly realized she was in this exact position. Kotaro was in love with somebody else,
she was the idiot. The baka. A tear rolled down her cheek as she sighed. It was hopeless. She
crumpled up the rest of the Skittles and threw them at Kotaro and Misaki. Leaving everything at
her seat, she grabbed her purse and headed for the exit.

Kotaro was really getting interested in the movie. That is, until the bag of Skittles hit him. He
looked back at the exit and could see a girl heading out. The haircut looked really familiar.

Kotaro thought to himself. "Tamayo, I, um, have to use the restroom. Just sit here for a moment,
okay?"

Tamayo was paying too much attention to the movie, she didn't even notice Kotaro had asked her a
question. Kotaro slowly got up and headed for the exit.

And that's it for today! (smiles)

I'm glad I got this done, I've also got ideas for the last chapter. That's right, the last chapter (waaah)
but I've got to work on my other stories too.

Don't worry, the next chapter will be up...soon. Until then, Robokitten awaits. (LOL) R+R onegai!

LR
 If You Only Knew
Chapter Notes

I think someone sent me crit on a comment on FF.net, because I improved QUICKLY

regarding the OOCness of my characters. It's plain as day.

Tamayo is also spot-on in this chapter.

I was always a bigger fan of the manga than the anime -- two decades and I still
haven't finished it. I know of a certain older sibling who may get after me about that :)

See the end of the chapter for more notes

Little Rabbit Power & Light International Presents

"If You Only Knew" Part 3

Author Note: Yes, this is the last chappy. (I know it’s really bad, but don’t yell at me anymore, it’s
getting finished.) I know some things are a bit OOC but this is my first Angelic Layer fanfiction…
to make that my second ever fanfiction on FF.net…so you see how impaired I am. (waaah)

But! This is the last chappy (yay) so I could get started on another Angelic Layer fanfic! And this
time, it’s me and my characters, so no OOC! (*dumps bucket of >confetti on the computer*)

Disclaimer: I own Angelic Layer. And I own Digimon and Pokemon and Card Captor Sakura and
Magic Knight Rayearth. And if you believed any of that, you need Charter. BAD.

Misaki ran out of the theatre, tears streaming from her face. She opened up her umbrella and ran
towards the park, hoping that a park bench would offer her some comfort. Once she got to the park,
Misaki looked down at the ground and sat down at a park bench. What am I doing here? She
thought to herself. This isn’t like me at all. I may have a crush on Kotaro-chan, but I’d never spy
on him on a date! And with Tamayo-chan, too. Did it have to be…? Well, now I know. I can never
be with Kotaro, because he’s happy with Tamayo…

Tears kept streaming down Misaki’s face as she held her umbrella tight. The rain was soaking into
her shoes, and making her feet all muggy. "Kotaro-chan…" she muttered, but she knew it didn’t
matter now. Just like in the movie, Kotaro was gone.

Misaki brushed aside a tear on her cheek. She had to go home now, or else Shoko would get after
her. She stood up from the park bench and headed towards home.

Meanwhile, Kotaro was outside the theatre as well, looking for Misaki. "Suzuhara! Where are
you?" he called out. He looked left of the marquee, and right of the marquee, but to no avail.

Kotaro sighed. "Misakichi…" he sighed.

His sigh was cut short when Tamayo strangled him around the neck. "I thought you were going to
the bathroom!" she yelled in his ear.

Kotaro was able to break free from Tamayo’s grasp-what a miracle. "Tamayo-chan," he said.
"That’s enough…"

"But you said you were going to be in the bathroom, and I went in there and you weren’t in there!"

Kotaro sweatdropped. "You went into the boy’s restroom???"

"Yeah, and all the hentai in there were telling me to get out, but I just wanted to find you.
Perverts…They kicked me out of the theatre after that. That’s when I came out here and you were
standing there."

Kotaro sighed. "Well, the movie’s done. Do you want me to walk you home?"

Tamayo smiled as she sighed and leaned against Kotaro, with a sigh that sounded dramatic. "Sure,
my darling…"

Kotaro smiled slightly as the two started to walk home. Jeez, sometimes she can be a little high-
maintenance, he thought to himself.

Misaki was back at home, ready to go to sleep after all that had happened. I still can’t believe I did
that, after all that. But still…I can’t help but hope…Misaki yawned again as she went into a deep
sleep.

The next morning, Misaki woke up to the sound of birds outside her window. She yawned,
stretched, and wiped the sleep from her eyes. Getting out of bed, she slipped on her robe and a pair
of slippers. She walked into the kitchen and started to make breakfast. Flip, flip, flip…I’m still
tired after all that happened last night, she thought.

It was Saturday; there was no school. (A/N: At least here in America…) Misaki decided to watch
the television while eating her pancakes; her aunt Shoko was already at work. Turning on the
television, Misaki dug into the pancakes.

"Ring, ring, ring!" The telephone rang off its hook again. Misaki looked at the telephone
suspiciously, wondering who it might be. She turned off the television and, instead of heading for
the telephone, headed for the door.Sure enough, Kotaro Kobayashi was standing there. "What???
Can’t you see I’m eating pancakes here?" she said in a grumpy voice.

Kotaro sighed. "Suzuhara, I wanted to apologize for last night."

"What? You didn’t do anything wrong. I was the one throwing Skittles at you."

"No, I don’t mean for the theatre. I mean, I never told you what I was going to tell you."

Misaki stopped short. She was heading for her room, but Kotaro had stopped her short with his
words. She turned around sharply as Kotaro approached her. "What?" she asked again.

(A/N: Warning! Fluff content increasing!)

Kotaro smiled. "Well, Misakichi, I don’t know how to say this, but…"

Misaki suddenly snapped. "Just keep Tamayo, okay!?!" she yelled as she slammed the door to her
 room and locked it.

Kotaro sighed again. "Misakichi, I love you," he whispered quietly to himself. "If you only
knew…"

Misaki sat down, looking downcast. Why did I just do that? She asked herself as she slipped out of
her robe and pajamas into a black T-shirt and a pair of khaki capris. Shaking her head, she looked
at herself in the mirror. Why don’t I feel like myself? She asked the mirror.

Suddenly, the answer came back mysteriously: Because you’re in love with him.

Misaki smiled. Now she knew what she must do. She raced out of her room. "Kotaro-kun!" she
yelled, hoping Kotaro hadn’t left yet.

He hadn’t. He was waiting on the couch, patiently for her. Smiling, Misaki took a seat next to him.
"You changed," Kotaro said as he noticed Misaki’s clothes change.

Misaki blushed slightly. "Um, yeah…Look, Kotaro-kun, I’m sorry for throwing Skittles at you and
Tamayo last night."

"It’s okay. She was so busy looking for me that she went into the guy’s restroom…when I was
trying to find you. I’m so sorry, Misakichi," Kotaro said, blushing.

Smiling happily, Misaki scooted closer to Kotaro. "Hai, and I’m sorry I left so quickly…"

The two stared at each other for a moment, somehow knowing what was in each other’s eyes.
Then, Misaki decided now was the time. "Kotaro-kun…"

"What is it, Misaki?"

"I…"

"I love you, too."

Pulling her into a tight embrace, Kotaro kissed Misaki lightly on the lips.

And that’s it. (*throws confetti**) But if you want to see more or a sequel, just review. I know, it’s
not the best thing, but maybe I’ll do better in the future…

This story was brought to you by Colorific © Smelly Erasers! Buy them in Blueberry and Apple or
Grape and Watermelon! (LRPLI actually has nothing to do with Colorific or Sanford-I just bought
the Blueberry and Apple pack and they smell too good)

Little Rabbit Power & Light International 2002. Angelic Layer is part of CLAMP and no copyright
infringement is intended in the making of this fanfiction. And the LRPLI is not responsible for
uncontrollable fits of laughter. (No matter how hard you laugh.)

Chapter End Notes

In case you are wondering...I am *STILL* not responsible for uncontrollable fits of
 laughter.

Please drop by the archive and comment to let the author know if you enjoyed their work!