Peko smoothed the creases in her black evening gown. She had finally gotten Fuyuhiko to go on a date with her and he was taking her dancing. She had been waiting so long to pull this little number out, especially since Sonia had helped her shop for it.
Tonight was the night. The slit on the dress that began at her thigh was just sexy enough that she questioned for the tenth time whether or not she should change, but it was too late to have doubts about it now.
Peko took a deep breath and examined herself in the full length mirror before her. Her hair was up on her head in a braided crown, and she hadn't worn any make-up, as she figured that might be too much. Now all she needed was confidence.
"Okay, you got this. You are beautiful, striking, and confident. Own it!" Peko murmured to herself.
"You really are..." A voice came from behind her, causing her to jump a little. She turned to find Fuyuhiko leaning against the doorway. Peko clasped her left hand around her right arm and glanced away, her cheeks flush with embarrassment. How long had he been standing there?
"T-thank you, young master." She murmured. Rest in peace confidence. Once she saw him it was all over; nervous jolts already began to consume her.
Fuyu strode towards her, hands in his pockets, and immense amounts of his usual swagger. But amplified by the fresh suit and small bit of cologne she could smell the closer he got. Peko questioned for a moment if she should have worn perfume.
"Don't mention it. You always look beautiful. I regret not telling you more often." Fuyuhiko said, looking her up and down.
It was about then that Peko regretted wearing such a sexy dress. All this attention was so new to her.
"Well... you always look so handsome." Peko replied, trying to shift some of the attention off herself.
He gave a sly smile and took her hand in his own.
"I guess us beautiful people better get going." He winked.
Peko rolled her eyes, but held his hand tightly. Whether or not he was laying on the flattery thick, it was still rather nice. She didn't let go until they got to the car. They were off to pick up some other beautiful people they couldn't keep waiting.
They stopped in front of the princess's place. After all, a double date wouldn't be complete without the other half.
Sonia had agreed to come with Peko wouldn't be so nervous. Which granted, she had already kind of failed at, but nonetheless that was how the double date came to be.
Peko was actually rather relieved that Sonia had helped her so much. She had helped her with the dress, showed her how to do the hairstyle, and even gave her some tips on how to be more confident. Although, those weren't exactly being utilized. Baby steps.
The back doors opened and in climbed Sonia and Kazuichi.
"Greetings! I have been waiting for this outing all week!" Sonia's cheery voice sounded with the click of seatbelts.
"I'll admit. I've been pretty nervous." Kazuichi muttered as Fuyu drove off.
"Can't be anymore nervous then the rest of us. Only one here who has any damn experience with dancing is Sonia. Being who she is and all." Fuyuhiko piped up.
"Why do you think I'm nervous?" Kazuichi chuckled. They continued to make car conversation, talking about dancing and what they looked forward to. Sonia even told Kazuichi she'd give him dance lessons if he liked.
"Well I hope you wonderful bastards brought your stomachs. We're stopping to eat at a nice restaurant first." Fuyu said, putting the car into park.
"I am quite famished." Sonia said as they exited the car. Peko hadn't quite gotten a full look at them when they entered the car.
Sonia had on a short white dress, decorated in so much glitter you'd think a unicorn exploded in the making. But she looked good in it for sure. Kazuichi had on a simple black suit with a tie as pink as bubblegum. And of course as pink as his hair too.
Kazuichi chuckled nervously.
"Um, bro? You sure you pulled into the right place?" He asked. Fuyuhiko smirked.
"What? I said nice. Not super-duper fancy. Besides, I'm paying so shut it."
"Well, I know that. It's just- Red Lobster?" Kazuichi continued questioning as they entered and we're seated. Peko could feel eyes upon them. Maybe they should have come here earlier before getting so dressed up.
Sonia let out a sigh as she took her seat.
"Souda, do not bite the hand that feeds you. Be grateful for what you are given." She scolded him.
"Sorry Miss Sonia." Kazuichi murmured, rubbing his neck.
"Eh. It's alright Kaz. Peko just hadn't been here before and I told her I'd take her. So I figured she'd want to come here for dinner." Fuyuhiko explained, staring down at his menu. Peko glanced up from her own to find both Sonia's and Kazuichi's gazes upon her. She proceeded to bury her face in her menu. If she could bury it further, she would have when Sonia went, "Aww~"
"Man, everything sounds so good!" Kaz commented. Peko noticed the flicker of mischief in his eyes as he leaned over to Fuyuhiko. "Is it possible to get one of-"
"No." Fuyuhiko responded bluntly, cutting him off. Kazuichi sighed and thumbed through the rest of the menu in silence. Soon they all ordered and they discussed what songs they thought would play at the event to pass the time.
"I bet you twenty dollars they'll play my favorite love song." Peko stated matter o' factly. Sonia tilted her head and placed a hand to her chin in contemplation.
"I'd take that bet, but you're probably right." Sonia replied with a small giggle.
"I hope they play something jumping! Just slow songs would be kinda lame." Kazuichi said with a snicker, shoving his face full of more food. Even though he hadn't ordered one of everything he still managed to get away with two entrées, so he was the only one still eating.
"You just want something you can have an advantage over Sonia in cuz she's good at formal shit." Fuyuhiko said snidely. Kazuichi nearly spewed his soda.
He was left speechless as Sonia laughed and Peko shook her head. She could believe that was part of it, if not entirely the reason.
"Well I say we have had enough talking about it!" Sonia rang out in her authoritative princess tone. "What are we doing still sitting around here? Let us go dance the night away!" She stood, grabbing Kazuichi and pulling him from his chair mid-bite.
He whined that he wasn't done yet, and Fuyuhiko shook his head in time with Peko.
"Maybe you shouldn't have ordered two entrées then?" Fuyuhiko sassed him, then murmured to himself as he followed behind them that it was a waste of fucking money. Peko left an appropriate tip and left with rest back to the car.
They passed the time to the event hall by hyping themselves up, as per Kazuichi's idea, and listened to music, singing along to each song together.