"Damn where is my shirt?" I open my eyes and see Shinogu digging through his things. I smile and climb out of bed.
"Morning." I say putting my arms around his neck. He looks around still obviously looking for his shirt.
"Morning, have you seen my shirt? I have a shift at the 7/11 today." I giggle and kiss him. He pulls away though, and I look down sadly.
"I had it last night..." He says to himself. I sigh and throw off the shirt I'm wearing.
"I wore it remember? Last night when we were playing around?" I say angrily. He pulls it on and smiles.
"Thanks Kari, I'll be home a little late."
"Again? But tonight is Hatsumi's wedding planning thing."
He pulls out his watch. "I could have a friend come in early then. I'll be back around six."
I watch as he leaves, and collapse on our couch. "Bye Shinogu..."
It was when we returned from Kyoto a few weeks ago I moved in with him. Mom doesn't know it, but Dad sends me money every few weeks. He knows I'll be okay, either that or he is sick of me.
The doorbell rings, and I quickly run into our room and throw on a clean t-shirt. As I walk to the door, I tie up my hair.
Shinogu's always working though, and it seems like he doesn't have time. I know he likes me, I mean he was the one who wanted me to move in. But everytime he finds time with Hatsumi, he gets off, but when I want time with him, he works...
"Who is it?" I say through the door.
"Hatsumi, Ryoki and Mizuku." Ryoki's voice calls. I smile and open the door.
"Ryoki-sama. You look very handsome today." I say hugging my older cousin. I see Hatsumi give me a strange look.
"Thanks, Hatsumi and I are taking the day off, so would you mind babysitting Mizu?" Ryoki asks. I smile and nod.
"I love babysitting her Ryo, of course. You two have fun."
Hatsumi looks behind me. "Where's Shinogu?"
I pick Mizuku up, and look away. "He's working again, but don't worry he's taking off tonight to help plan your wedding."
"Won't you come Kari?"
"I would come, but I have so much to do. Now don't distract yourselves, you two go have fun."
"Neptune-chan, are you alive?" I hear Mizuku call. I'm laid on my couch, my eyes closed.
"Ya, I'm just upset. You need something?"
"I'm bored." I open my eyes and look at the small blonde girl.
"Come on then, we'll go shopping." I sigh. She jumps up and down in excitment.
It's later on, and Mizuku and I are walking down the street with bags.
"What did you get?" Mizuku asks staring at my bag. I look inside the bag, at the new black bras.
"Nothing you should see. Now let's go back to my apartment, maybe you should take a nap."
"I'm a big girl I don't have to nap." I laugh at her comment and don't notice as she reaches in my bag.
"Ooooo, Neptune-chan bought underwear!" She giggles running ahead of me with a bra in her hand.
"You little brat get back here!"
We continue this chase for a while, when Mizu runs into a tall guy who looks familiar. He takes the bra from Mizuku, and looks up at me.
"This yours?" He asks. I blush and take it from him and put it back in my bag.
"Yes. Mizuku don't you try to sneak off." I say noticing Mizuku hiding behind me.
"Mama says you a bad man." Mizuku says to the man, still hiding.
"Babysitting for Ryoki and Hatsumi huh." He says. I look back at him, and he takes off his sunglasses.
"Azusa-san, what're you doing here?" I laugh recognizing him.
"I was just hanging out. I heard you've moved in with Shinogu."
"Ya, but things are kind of rocky lately. Hey Azusa, you're a guy, tell me something. Is Hatsumi prettier then me?"
Why the hell did I ask him that? No no this is a bad idea. But I do like the way he stares at me like that.
"Hatsumi's different then you, your both hot, just different hot." He shrugs. I nod and smile.
"Thanks Azusa, you are the best." I turn from him and grab Mizuku's hand to lead her home.
"Kari, wait a second." I turn to Azusa. He takes my hand, and writes something on it. "This is my cell number. Call me when Shinogu's too busy with Hatsumi."
I watch as he walks away. "How does he..."
"Neptune-chan, I wanna go home." Mizuku says pulling my arm. I nod and let her drag me back to her apartment.
I knock on Ryoki's apartment door. He answers, and I see Shinogu and Hatsumi behind him. Mizuku runs to her mother, showing her the toys I had bought her, and the new clothes. I start to walk out, but Shinogu puts a hand on my shoulder.
"Where are you going?" He asks. I feel the familiar rush of his touch, but pull away.
"I have errands to run."
"You want me to take you home? You look kind of pale." He says examining my face. I shake my head.
"If it isn't too much trouble." I mumble. He nods and tells the others he's taking me home.
Shinogu makes me go to bed, as if I was a small child. I lay down in our bed, and look up at him. "Shinogu."
"Hmm?" He says sitting on the bed beside me. I lean against him, and close my eyes.
"I love you." I whisper. He kisses me on the forehead, and gets up.
"I'll be back later. Ryoki wants me to be the best man at his wedding, and I wanted to go ask Hatsumi if she thinks its alright." He says leaving. I listen as he shuts the front door, then I start crying.
"Run to Hatsumi, go on." I cry, and I spy the phone number on my hand, and run to find my cell.
A/N: Yes as promised, a Shinogu/Kari fic. It continues where my last fic ends, and its mostly in Kari's point of view. It will switch to most of the characters, but it starts off Kari and Shinogu pre-Ryo/Hatsu wedding. Thanks for being here for the fic :)