Just a random idea I had. Don't expect updates to often, my other story currently takes priority.
SPOILERS... uh, this takes place after Kiri moves to LA. Please don't flame me for it, they never specify how long she stays though .
Please disregard spelling/grammar mistakes. I suck at grammar, and I don't catch my own errors. If there seems to be a large amount of errors, please let me know, I'll try to fix them.
Disclaimer: Do not own, darn.
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Kiri was packing her belongings when she saw the treasured picture frame she kept near her bed.
In the picture was the entire SP. She traced her finger over everyone in memory, but stopped when she reached one individual in particular. Naru-naru. Even after a year she still called him by his cute little nickname.
They still kept in contact, but the phone calls were rare because the both of them were always busy. Narumi had told her in their last call that he was moving out of his parents house. He made enough money with SP to move out on his own and rent an apartment.
That call was two months ago.
She decided to follow his lead and move out also. She was planning to for a while anyways, but now that her skills reached above and beyond her father's, she knew it was time to go.
America wasn't really for her anyway. The men were rude and the women would use you as a stepping stone to get where they wanted. And she still didn't know English that well. She knew the time to go back was now. Kiri couldn't get a hold of Narumi, so she couldn't tell him she was coming back.
Oh well. His loss.
"Kiri! The plane leaves in an hour! We have to get you the airport!" Her mom called from the front door and Kiri hurriedly scooped everything into her suitcase and zipped it up.
"Coming!" She responded grabbing the suitcase and rushing down the stairs.
On the way to the airport she wondered what her apartment would be like. She worked out a deal with the owner over the phone so she could move in right away. It came with minimal furniture, but the price was cheap and the pictures of it looked decent so it was fine.
Another thing her and Narumi discussed the last time they talked was that the SP was so successful they were able to open their own salon. She let out a small laugh as she remembered what he said about it.
"Only the original SP can work here!"
"What, so you only have six people working there? No hiring?"
"Seven. Seki helps out part-time."
"Ah. What about me? Can I work there?"
"H-huh?"
"Aw, I can't? How cruel Naru-naru."
"THAT'S SEMP- ah, never mind. Of course you can work here, if you still have the skills Mussy-head."
"Denying my skills?"
Narumi sighed on the other line, "I just miss you I guess."
Kiri smiled softly to herself. They would just have to be surprised, there was no helping it.
"Go, go, go!" Her dad pulled in to the drop off area at the airport. She jumped out of the car and hugged both her parents, "We'll miss you."
She waved goodbye and rushed into the building. She had about 20 minutes to get through the baggage check and security. International flights were tiring.
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After her exceedingly long flight, Kiri stretched her arms out and yawned. Customs was taking forever to get through. But, putting her lowering patience aside, she tried to hide the grin that expressed her joy of being back 'home.'
When she finally got through customs, she caught a bus that would drive her relatively close to her new apartment complex.
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Upon arriving she received her key from the landlord and made her way up to her new apartment on the second floor.
Inside, she set down her things and promptly collapsed on the black loveseat. It was about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, so she wasn't actually tired, but all that traveling took a lot out of her.
America was an experience, but it hadn't really changed her personality much, except for maybe corrupting her a little.
An idea sparked in her head and she quickly picked herself off of the small piece of furniture. She might just make a visit to her favorite beauty salon. Grabbing a pair of clothes and makeup she walked into the bathroom to change.
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After pinning her hair back, to disguise her signature hairstyle, her look was complete.
She was wearing a purple tank-top and dark skinny-jeans. The makeup she applied was light, but it was enough to completely change her look.
Slipping on a pair of black flip-flops, she was out the door to wander around town.
Ten minutes of wandering led her to a cute little salon with a familiar logo. Kiri wondered if she could fool them... or at least Narumi.
She put on a professional smile and made sure to mind her body language. Stand up straight and taking light steps, she opened the door and walked in.
"Welcome! Do you have an appointment?" Kanako greeted her cheerfully, then realized who she really was.
Kiri held up a finger to encourage her to play along and answered, "No, I'm sorry. I was wondering if you have any job openings here?"
Narumi overheard this from the back and walked up front to set the record straight, "No, we don't have any openings."
She bit back a smile and tried to look disheartened, "Aw, but I just moved here and really need a job."
"Sorry, but we have no place for you here," Narumi finalized. Ochiai and Kei became curious about the commotion and came up to stand behind Narumi.
"How cruel," Kiri smiled, "and I just got here too..." She got closer and looked up at him closely, "...Naru-naru."
They all jumped her at the same time when they realized who she was. Poor Kiri was squeezed with bear hugs until she couldn't breathe. They soon let go to give her air.
"So I still can't work here?" She laughed when Narumi hugged her again.
"Of course you can work here."
She sighed and sat down in one of the waiting chairs.
"When did you get here?" Kanako sat by her best friend.
"Ugh, just moved in. It's a pretty nice apartment."
"Hey, Aoyama," Narumi got his secretary's attention, "do we have anymore appointments today?"
Kanako grabbed the schedule of her desk and flipped through it, "No, nothing else today."
"Everyone okay with closing up and celebrating?" He instantly got the approval of everyone and they all started cleaning up.
Kiri stuck close to Narumi as he organized his cutting station.
He noticed rather quickly, "Need something Mussy-head?"
She shrugged and moved closer, "Even after I put my hair back, you still call me Mussy-head."
"What should I call you then?"
"Kiri," She stated it as though it was obvious.
Narumi's face flushed, "H-how could you expect my to call you Ki- Ki-," his voice lowered to a low mumble, "Kiri."
She showed a light smile and teased, "Huh? What was that? I couldn't hear you."
He looked agitated and seemed like he would yell, but he just smiled and hugged her again, "It's good to have you back... Kiri."
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And that wraps up Chapter 1! Yay! Now... of to work on my other story, oh joy.
I have discovered it... Narumi is a hugging fiend!!
Rated T for now, but, I love my lemons, so it will probably turn into M. Just a warning.
Check out my other Beauty Pop story!
Don't expect an update on this for a while, but please review! The more reviews, the faster I update