ONE
Sunako Nakahara, who loved watching horror flicks, collecting scary objects, and anything bloody, had submerged her whole body in the tub. She has a new bathroom in her very own pitch black bedroom, which was one of the results of the renovation her auntie did few months ago. At least I won't be able to share my bathroom with the Creature of Light. She still remembers the day when she discovered that she and Kyouhei were in the first floor bathroom. Remembering this, Sunako bleeds. Damn you Creature of Light! I'll kill you for sure!
Sunako shook her head, trying to erase that memory. She sighed as she looked at her new bathroom. It was quite large for her. A large shower area was built in one corner. The shower doors were made of glass and would give a silhouette effect while taking a shower. The tub has a touch of gold and white and a small basket was within reach, which contains fragrant shampoos, soap, scrubs and small towels – all of which were feminine and Sunako can't even complain because they all came from her aunt. Near the shower area was a glass stained door, which is the toilet. The lights are bolted on the wall, having the design of various sea shells. The wall tiles, having the touch of bamboo, and the floor tiles looked like large stones, with some scented candles lighted on a counter and a vase of tropical flowers, which all gave the total effect of an Asian spa. Sunako stood up, finished with her bath, and grabbed a towel to dry her up. Finally, she reached for the robe and put it on, and wrapped her hair with a towel. Auntie sure knows how to manipulate me. She walked through the room that connects her bedroom and bathroom. It was her wardrobe room. All her clothes and stuff were in the room. She sat on a small chair facing a large mirror. On the table were feminine things, as what Sunako calls it. Blush on, perfumes, brushes, and lipsticks – name it – it was all there. Sunako stood up, walked towards her large closet, and opened it.
I just can't understand why I have to wear these things, Sunako thought as she was looking at the dresses hung in her dresser. She ought to choose and wear one for that day. It was this day that Sunako, Noi Kasahara, and Tamao Kikuno would visit an old museum for its grand opening for a certain room intended for Medieval Age artifacts. Sunako just remembered how she was invited to this by her friend, Noi.
"Sunako!" Noi happily greeted her friend while walking along the school corridors.
"Hi Noi."
"Tamao invited us to go to the grand opening of the old museum that her father financed. She said it's a section of the museum that shows all the Medieval Age and rare stuffs back then. She also said that it would be fun if the three of us would go and you know, girls' day out."
"Medieval?!" Sunako's expression was gleaming like a lady. She was imagining things that she could see in that museum, which in fact artifacts during the Medieval or the Dark Ages.
She sure is scary when she heard that, Noi thought.
"When are we going?" Sunako asked with delight.
"It's 2 days from now. Tamao said that she's going to fetch us and" Noi stopped as she thought of something she knew Sunako would resist, "you need to dress in posh" Noi said in her devious look, as trying to lure Sunako in her doom. She knew Sunako loved those creepy things, but dressing up as a lady is a big no-no for her.
"What?!" Sunako felt weak, she heard it right – POSH – she needs to dress up like a lady just to be close to the things she loved. She can't resist the fact that scary things are the things she loved the most, next to cooking of course.
"Oh come on Sunako. It will be fun!" Noi begged.
Torture chambers, bloody spears, knives, and axes – it feels like heaven. Think Sunako. It's just for a day. Sunako thought, fighting for what she really loves and really hates. "Okay, I'll go."
"Yey!" Noi jumped for joy, as she knew she won in luring Sunako on her plan.
Sunako looked up at each dress. Agrr...Noi definitely tricked me into this. Oh well, I'd better choose now or else I'll be late and Noi would get mad at me. But do I really have to go with them? Sunako sighed. If it were not for my beloved torture chambers, guillotines, and I could finally meet Elizabeth Bathory, I would not dare to show up like a lady, Sunako thought thrillingly and dancing around the room, and she finally chose one outfit and began to dress up. She can't even remember when was the last time she wore dresses, wore make-up, and look glamorous on special occasions. Sunako grumbled as she looked herself at the full length mirror in her bedroom. I have no choice. Old museum here I come! She did some final touches on her face and her hair. Here it goes. She walked towards her bedroom door and left her pitch dark room.
Meanwhile, in the living room…
"So does this mean no one will cook our lunch and dinner?" Kyouhei Takano furiously asked as he has sitting on the rugged floor while looking at the dark-haired lad, who was sitting on a couch with legs crossed and reading a book.
"That's what Noi said. Tamao invited them to go to the museum and after that they will go and hang out somewhere," Takenaga Oda explained, ignoring Kyouhei's question, and continued on reading the book on his hand.
"Come on Kyouhei. Sunako must at least unwind and enjoy and besides it may be the first step for Sunako to become a lady" Yuki Toyama said, without loosing his eyes on the TV show he's watching. He was sitting on the rugged floor next to Kyouhei, with his legs crossed in an Indian sitting position.
"But whose going to cook our meals?!" Kyouhei said, now enraged.
"Oh come on, is it really the food that you're most concerned of or –" Ranmaru Morii teasingly said, who was sitting next to him, eyeing on Kyouhei, "is it the fact that there will be lots of guys whom Sunako will meet?"
"Really? Are you that jealous Kyouhei?" Yuki and Takenaga chimed in as they looked at their blonde and tall friend for an answer.
"I am not jealous!" Kyouhei retorted, stood up, and grabbed Ranmaru.
"Oohh...look at him! That's jealousy!" Ranmaru cooed. He knew his life was in danger but looking at Kyouhei's reaction, it means FUN.
"Stop it!" Takenaga commanded, while Yuki was closing his eyes and was almost crying.
"Who's jealous?" Sunako curiously asked as she was closing the living door behind her and standing in front of them. The four young men stopped from what they were doing and were shocked on what they just saw.
Sunako was wearing a white turtle neck blouse with ribbons on its end and buttons that are quite far from each other, with a pink closed jacket that snugly fits her torso, emphasizing the breast and waist area, and a white mid-thigh length pleated skirt, which shows off her smooth and long legs. She was also wearing a pair of 3-inches high open-toed white sandals with straps. The ends of her hair were slightly curled, half of which hung freely from her shoulders. The pair of gold round earrings and a gold necklace with a small silver cross and a pink gem on the middle added emphasis on Sunako' light makeup and on her beauty. Also, she was carrying a small white handbag with gold handles. She was indeed a lady.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" Sunako asked, breaking the ice.
"Ah, nothing…Wow! Sunako, you really are beautiful!" Takenaga stood up from where he was sitting, approached her and was teary-eyed.
"Yeah! Where did you get those clothes and accessories and all?" Yuki exclaimed, following Takenaga, and started crying with delight.
"Oh these? I guess Auntie placed them in my dresser after the renovation," Sunako started explaining.
Ranmaru released himself from Kyouhei's grip (Kyouhei was still shocked) and approached Sunako, held her hand, kneeled down and kissed her hand, "I'm at your service, Mademoiselle." Sunako, seeing this, blushed and politely thanked Ranmaru.
The three lads kept on complimenting Sunako, while she keeps on thanking them.
Kyouhei froze and gazed at her, God, she's so beautiful. I never saw her like this. Lab Dub Lab Dub Lab Dub. Damnit! My heart's beating fast. What's wrong with me? Why can't I move? Say something! Lab Dub Lab Dub Lab Dub. Damnit! My heart's beating faster. Come on Kyouhei, this isn't you're first time seeing a beautiful woman. Sunako Nakahara. Lab Dub Lab Dub Lab Dub. Damn! She's not just a woman, she's a goddess.
Ranmaru, turned back as he recognized that Kyouhei was not with them, that is around Sunako. Looking at Kyouhei, Ahhh…he must be still struck by Sunako's beauty. It's pay back time buddy! He approached Kyouhei, teasingly gazed at him, following the direction of his stare, and pried on him, "Are you just going to stand there?"
Kyouhei, hearing this, regained his consciousness, still dumbfounded. He tried to open his mouth, but no words came out.
"Ohhh…our lover boy just got his tongue cut!" Ranmaru tauntingly exclaimed, interrupting Yuki and Takenaga, who was still adoring Sunako's new look.
"Huh?" Yuki and Takenaga chorused as they turned their heads and Sunako, who was still standing, looked at Kyouhei.
"Ohhh…he's shy!" Yuki blushed, eyeing on Kyouhei. He knew what Ranmaru meant and joined in, which was also obvious on Kyouhei's reaction.
"Oh come on lover boy, speak up!" Takenaga mocked Kyouhei, who he knew was not good in giving compliments.
"I…ahh…umm…You…" Kyouhei was out of words. Come on speak up! Say something.
Is he going to say something or what? Sunako thought to herself, but realizing he won't say anything, she completely ignored him. "I'd better get going. I'll see you guys later." Sunako bid her goodbye, then turned to her side and as she was about to grab the door knob…
"You're beautiful"
Sunako stopped, and turned her head, and saw Kyouhei, who finally spoke. Boy! It took him years to speak up. The three boys tried to stop themselves from laughing. He sure is funny! Hahaha. They all knew Kyouhei, acting like a child when Sunako's around.
"But don't get any wrong ideas!" Kyouhei explained who was now on his normal self.
The door bell rang…
"I'll get it!" Yuki offered.
"We're coming with you, Yuki!" Takenaga and Ranmaru followed Yuki; they knew this is a good timing for their two roommates.
For months, they've been trying to match made Kyouhei and Sunako. Going on dates and locking them up until they finally decided that Kyouhei and Sunako must go steady when Oba-chan informed them that she was matchmaking Sunako with some of her handsome, rich, and available friends. To their surprise, on the day of the matchmaking, the two got along very well, which made Oba-chan happy since her niece finally got a boyfriend.
"That must be Noi and Tamao." Sunako again broke the silence, signaling that she needs to go.
But before she could open the living room door, Kyouhei grabbed the doorknob and opened it for her. Sunako simply gazed up at Kyouhei, Oh no! The Creature of Light! I think I'm going to die. They were so close to each other, their bodies are few inches away.
"Hey! Don't think about bleeding now! You're all dressed up!" Kyouhei knew it was coming. "They must be waiting for you," he continued, not looking at her.
Unconsciously, he grabbed Sunako's hand and held it tightly, leading her out of the living room. Sunako blushed and didn't bother on resisting from his grip and simply followed the man in front of her. What is this that I'm feeling? My heart's beating fast. But his grip, it feels so warm. I feel so comfortable. What's wrong with me? Sunako thought as she looked down, never dared to look at Kyouhei. They were holding hands until they reached outside and saw Takenaga, Ranmaru, Yuki, Noi and Tamao, who were all standing near the black limousine.
Noi was wearing a white three-forth length sleeved blouse; a black sleeveless jacket with a very low neckline, which lined until her breasts thus giving emphasis to her breasts more, and a black knee length tight skirt. She looks more mature and very intelligent on her attire. Her one-inched diamond earrings and silver heart necklace added to her professional but fashionable look. She was also wearing a pair of open-toed closed high heeled shoes. Her hair was carefully arranged into a wavy look and the make-up suits her attire well. She was indeed beautiful; it made Takenaga blushed and awestricken.
Tamao, on the other hand, was wearing a red halter top dress which somehow shows a portion of her cleavage. The skirt was knee-length, was flowing from her waist freely, as if when she moves the dress also moves accordingly. Her silver hoop earrings, her several hoop bracelets, and red open-toed strap shoe and her wavy hair made her look like a movie star, which is very unusual of Tamao, who happens to be very conservative. She's so sexy, Ranmaru blushingly thought as he studied her.
"Ohhh…that's so sweet!" Noi cooed as she pointed towards Kyouhei and Sunako who were still holding hands. "So it really is true that you're together!" Noi continued.
Everyone was blushing while looking at the tandem, which made Kyouhei realized that he was still holding Sunako's hand. He released his hand immediately, as if he touched something hot, and turned his head.
"Ummm…I guess we should better get going", Sunako said, ignoring that they were being taunted at.
"Yes. Sunako's right. We might be late if we stay here for too long, don't you think Noi?" Tamao seconded, who was also blushing since Ranmaru was so close to her.
"Ah you're right Tamao!" Noi agreed. "Good-bye Takenaga."
The three girls headed towards the limousine and each was escorted inside by Edward, Tamao's personal assistant and chauffeur. As Sunako was about to ride the car…
"Take care" Kyouhei blurted out. Knowing her; she might do something weird and scary in the museum but other than that, he really is concerned about her. Sunako simply smiled back. Edward finally closed the car door, politely bade goodbye to the four young men and headed towards the car and started the engine.
"GOOD-BYE!" Yuki waved them goodbye until the car was no longer their sight.
"What was that all about?" Takenaga uttered, glancing at Kyouhei, who headed towards the main door while Ranmaru and Yuki followed him.
"What was what?" Kyouhei knew he was being asked, opening the living room door.
"Holding Sunako's hand possessively and 'take care'?" Takenaga implied, still following Kyouhei, and asking for an explanation.
"It was nothing" Kyouhei quietly answered, sitting on a large sofa and with both feet wide open and arms crossed resting on his head.
"Nothing? You we're holding her possessively" Ranmaru seductively teased him, holding and rubbing Kyouhei's chin from the back.
"Yah! Did you kiss her goodbye while you were both here?" Yuki joined in, zealously playing Kyouhei's hair.
"And you said 'take care'" Takenaga asked, while resting his arms and chin on Kyouhei's head.
"I said it was nothing!" Kyouhei snapped, escaping from the three friends, "You're all acting like perverts!" Kyouhei continued, changing the topic
"Come on Kyouhei. You're acting like a baby." Yuki exclaimed, still making fun at him.
"More like acting as a boyfriend" Ranmaru and Takenaga smirked.
"Shut up! It was nothing! NOTHING!" Kyouhei fought back.
Takenaga and Yuki were laughing at Kyouhei's reaction. "Okay, we got it, just calm down lover boy." Ranmaru chuckled, still glancing at Kyouhei.
Kyouhei really looked pissed and left the living room, leaving the three still laughing and mocking at him. What do they want? It was really nothing. Or was it? Kyouhei closed the living door; still, he can hear them laughing loudly. He walked along the hallway towards his room. How could I become Sunako's boyfriend? Come on Kyouhei. It was just an effect from Oba-chan having Sunako match made. We're just acting out as a couple when Oba-chan's here but why am I acting like this? Kyouhei can't even explain what he did or what his reaction earlier was. He slouched on his bed. She sure is damn beautiful. Why can't she simply realize it? Sunako Nakahara. Kyouhei sighed. Lab Dub Lab Dub Lab Dub Lab Dub. Damnit! Every time I think of her, my heart's really beating fast. He laid himself on his bed, trying to sleep but the thought of her made him smile and unable to sleep. I just can't simply fall for that scary girl! Or am I already falling for her?