If you've read Restless Night, you might recognize these chapters. Its just I thought it would have been better and less annoying to have it as a separate story
Eri x Umi titanic style!
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It was morning.
Not just any morning though, oh no, this was a very special morning. Because later on today, Ayase Eri and the rest of her family will be on the most spectacular ship in the world. Well that's what everyone says it is anyway. Eri herself was very excited. She was already dressed and was now eating a well made English breakfast at her dining table.
Eri's family was a fairly wealthy one. Her farther was well in the business, so it wasn't a surprise when he managed to get the tickets. What was a surprise was when he announced it to the rest of the family, obviously they had mixed reactions. Both Eri and her little sister Arisa were quite excited, on the other hand their mother was a little annoyed that there farther hadn't asked beforehand. Though she didn't stay annoyed for long since she too was very excited.
After their breakfast it was time to head off. The butlers had already loaded their luggage onto the car and finally they were on their way.
The journey was a long one and all the way Arisa wouldn't shut up. The blonde would be lying if she said she didn't get a little annoyed, but she kept quiet since she could understand her sisters excitement. Looking out the window, the blonde was soon mesmerized by the scenery as they carried on driving.
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Morning.
Umi was already up and taking a casual stroll through the busy streets. Her friend Honoka was by her side, munching on a loaf of bread. "Want some?" the ginger haired nutter asked, her mouth still filled with food. Umi rolled her eyes and shook her head. The pair weren't the richest in the world, but in all honesty they didn't care. They took what the world offered them (even though that wasn't much) and overcame all the obstacles like a walk in the park.
"Hey Umi have you heard the news about that giant ship?...Titanic I think it's called" the ginger haired girl asked placing her hands at the back of her head. Umi shrugged.
"Of course I have, everyone is talking about the damn thing" she answered, annoyance filling her tone. Honoka chuckled at her friends attitude, the blue haired girl can get easily angered when in a bad mood. But it was true, wherever you went people were talking about it, it seriously ticked the girl off.
"Hehe I bet you haven't heard the entire story have you?" the blue-eyed girl said, slapping the girls back with amusement. Umi lifted an eyebrow, there was more to the story! the older girl groaned. "You do know where the ship is headin' right?" Honoka asked. Umi shook her head, that was probably the only bit of information that she didn't know about that damn boat. Honoka laughed "seriously Umi, it's heading to America!" the girl yelled. Flaring her arms into the air for emphasis.
Umi's eyes widened. "Really?!" her response came with a laugh from the other girl. "Honoka!" Umi yelled grabbing her friends shoulders "we have to find a way to get on that damn boat".
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"You okay girls?" a low voice called, breaking the blonde from her trance. She looked back to see her farther smiling at her with amusement "enjoying the scenery dear?" he asked causing her mother and sister to chuckle, Eri rolled her eyes.
"Are we almost there?" Arisa asked, obviously board. The blonde mentally chuckled at her sisters short attention span.
Their mother looked out the window "yes dear almost there" she announced and the small blondes face brightened up at the news. "Anyway Eri, have you thought about marriage? I hear that young boy down the road is doing quite well for himself" her mother asked and Eri frowned at the question. She was going to say 'no' but the happy look that her mother had...she couldn't break it.
"Really? well I'm sure I could give it some thought" she said, forcing out a small smile afterwards. Her mother clasped her hands together at the response.
"Oh that is good news. I'll make sure to tell his parents at the first chance I get" she said joyfully. Eri gave her mother a smile before looking back out the window.
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After there little stroll, the pair had found themselves in the small bar. After a couple of drinks (not that much alcohol) they were now in a game of cards. The prize, two tickets aboard the Titanic.
Umi stared at her opponents, trying her best to put them off. Honoka was doing the same, but being half drunk, her stare wasn't as...well, threatening. Finally their opponents placed out there cards in front of them. The first one was frowning at what he got, but the other had a giant smirk on his face. Umi let out a sigh, making the two men give each other a high-five. "Sorry Honoka" she said dejectedly.
The ginger haired girl looked like she was on the edge of tears "I thought I would be able to see Kotori again..." Umi gave her a sad look before a grin appeared on her face.
"Looks like were going to America" she yelled chucking down her cards. The two men's mouths dropped and Honoka yelled at the top of her lungs "were going to America! yeah baby yeah" Umi just carried on smirking.
"Oi you two heading to the ship?" the bartender called at the two, who just stared at him. He sighed jerking his thumb backwards to the clock "you've got five minuets".
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The Ayase family had finally made it to the docks. Once out the car, Eri stretched her limbs to get rid of the numbness. She turned around and she froze at the magnificent sight, they really weren't joking when they said it was 'big'. "C'mon Eri you haven't seen anything yet" her farther called. Eri snapped out her gaze and hurried up to follow her family.
After her farther handed over the tickets, they got lead to their chambers. Eri had to admit, they were pretty impressive, her luggage was already loaded into the room. Suddenly there was a knock on her door "come in" she called and in stepped her farther.
"Nice isn't it?" he asked, Eri nodded "anyway you need to get dressed nicely for tonight. We've been invited to the captain's table" he said before walking back out the room. Eri sighed deciding to have a small walk around the ship.
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Umi and Honoka were racing through crowds of people, not caring about anything as they hurried to the ship "Oh. My. God. Umi were finally going to America!" the ginger haired girl yelled excitedly and Umi chuckled as she carried on running.
Suddenly they found themselves at the entrance, leaping over the safety rope, the pair rushed up the ramp and quickly handed their tickets in before the staff could say anything.
Walking down the maze of corridors, they finally found their room. Walking through the door into the small cabin, the two dumped down their stuff which they had quickly stuffed into a bag and headed out to have a wander around the ship. "Alright Umi I'm going to have a look at the food, meet you back at the room yeah?" Honoka asked already walking off. Umi nodded and waved to her friend, before walking in the other direction.
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After getting a good glimpse around the ship, Eri had found herself at the front of it. Sitting down on a bench, the blonde looked out to the open sea sighing in pure relaxation. Suddenly something had caught her eye, leaning forward the something was in fact a someone. A girl to be in fact, but not just any girl, a very beautiful girl. Without realizing what she was doing, the blonde found herslef staring intensely at the stranger, never breaking eye contact at the blue haired beauty.
What happened next surprised the blonde to no end. Since she was lost in her trance the blonde had failed to notice the other girl move and sit directly next to her. She blushed deeply, looking to the side in hopes that the stranger wouldn't see it. Just being close to the stranger made the blondes heart pound wildly against her rib cage and butterflies flutter around in the pit of her stomach. She has never had this feeling before, it was a weird but at the same time comforting. The thought made her sound like a mad man, who's ever felt comfortable around a complete stranger?.
Suddenly the blue haired girl got up and walked away, leaving the blonde alone with her confusing thoughts. Eri let out a sigh, watching the girl leave until she was out of sight.
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Evening had arrived and Umi was taking a little stroll around the boat. Honoka was already asleep and since the girl didn't want to stir her friend she decided to go for a walk. Her arms were lazily clutched to the back of her head and back slightly stretched.
Suddenly a streak of blonde rushed passed her in a blur. Looking at the direction it came from she saw a blonde girl around her age maybe a little older running over to the safety bars at the end of the boat. That's when something caught her eye, looking at the floor something was shining on the wood.
Walking over to the glistening object, Umi finally managed to make out what it was. A necklace. From where Umi was standing, the necklace looked very expensive, definitely something she would never be able afford. She picked it up before calling over to the blonde girl, "Excuse me miss?" the girl turned around. Umi froze, if she remembered correctly it was in fact the first time she has ever seen the girl properly and she was...stunning, her blonde hair tied up into a single pony tail, her light blue dress that fitted her figure perfectly and her eyes...Umi was already in love with them.
"Yes? What is it?" she asked, obviously on edge because she was talking to a stranger. Umi shook her head, blushing I hope she didn't notice me staring.
The blue haired girl held out her hand, showing the necklace "I believe you dropped this" she answered with a smile, causing the blonde girl to blush slightly. She held out her hand shakily, gently taking the jewelry out of the other girls hand.
"Thank you" Eri said gratefully. Umi smiled wider and turned to look out into the ocean.
"Beautiful isn't it?" she asked leaning over the railing. Eri was too busy staring at the stranger to notice the question. She quickly shook her head when she noticed the blue haired girl look back at her.
"What is?" she asked trying to cover up her embarrassment. Umi couldn't help but laugh at the other's behavior, to which the blonde found quite rude "it's rude to laugh at a lady" she said crossing her arms over her chest and giving a pout which was supposed to show she was annoyed, but to Umi it just looked down right adorable.
"Ah, sorry, sorry it's just you look so adorable" she said teasingly, only causing the blonde to get a little more annoyed. Fearing she had gone a little to far with the blonde stranger, Umi decided to change the subject. "I'm Umi by the way, Sonoda Umi" she casually stated. Tilting her head slightly in respect.
Eri's anger was soon gone and she gave a smile to the stranger, or what she had just found out to Umi. " Eri, Ayase Eri. It's a pleasure to meet you" she reached out her hand for a shake and was shocked to no end when the blue haired girl gently cupped her palm bringing it up to give it a kiss.
"Please, the pleasure is all mine" Umi hummed into her hand, making the blonde shiver. Noticing they were still holding hands, Eri pulled hers back, bringing up to her chest. "You still haven't answered my question, though" Umi playfully stated, looking back out to the sea.
Eri giggled and did the same, "Indeed it is" she finally answered.
Umi chuckled and shook her head "but I think I can find something even more beautiful" she said teasingly, making the blondes eyebrow rise and a smug grin appeared on her face.
"Oh and what might that be?" she asked.
Umi turned to face the girl, leaning over close to her face. Eri turned red at the action and her entire body froze. "Guess" she whispered into her ear, causing a shiver to run up the blondes spine.
Eri felt like she was being cornered by a very, very attractive fox. And she wanted to turn the tables leaning over so she could get close to the other girls ear "hmm I wonder what it could be? maybe I could have a clue?" she whispered seductively.
Umi shivered at the closeness of the other girl but her grin never left her face. "now, now miss Eri that would be cheating now wouldn't it"
Eri pouted adorably. The younger girl chuckled, before spinning around and walking away waving from over her shoulder.
"Until next time, miss Eri"
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to be continued...
and there we have it.