Elena took a step back.

She never actually saw Mika without her mask on before.

Elena's studies abroad in Japan had lead her to forming a strong relationship with another famous fighter, the beautiful tomboy wrestler Rainbow Mika. The two had formed a tag team and done fairly well, up to fighting the long-time veterans. As the next battle was a few weeks away, the two decided to spend one week relaxing.

"There you are!" Mika shouted over the hustle and bustle of the crowd as she pushed through it to Elena. "Hey! You're wearing clothes!" She commented on Elena's simple get-up of shirt, jeans and loafers.

"You're not wearing your mask." Elena shot back.

"Had to wash it…" Mika groaned. "Started to smell like man sweat." She clapped her hands together. "So! What shall we do first today? It's near lunch time, so we could get a bite, do a little shopping…" She shrugged. "Whatever you want. I got plenty of spending money, so we can go mad."

"Let's hit the fitness place then!" Elena beamed as she took Mika by the hand and carried her off. "I could use some new weights, a few new pairs of workout clothes…"

"Okay, okay!"

The next hour and half found Mika waiting it out as Elena went all over the place, trying on different clothes and getting a feel on different workout equipment. Mika didn't need to buy anything here, her trainer Yoko could get whatever was needed for the gym. But still, Elena was smiling and giggling so Mika could tolerate it.

Elena had changed into some black nylon shorts and a faded-grey t-shirt. "Comfy…" She commented before flipping herself so she can stand on one hand. "Flexible…uuph!" Her shirt came down over her head, covering it and showing off her white wrappings she fought in. Mika blushed; so Elena fought in her underwear? But that thought got pushed out as Elena tipped over. Mika moved fast and caught her before she could hit her head against the bench.

"Close one!" Elena rejoiced as she got the shirt down again.. "Thanks!" As a reward, Elena kissed Mika on the cheek. Mika immediately went beet-red and let go of Elena. "Oh…too soon?"

"A little." Mika meekly acknowledged. "I sorta…guessed you swung that way…but I would have never guessed you'll pick me."

"I think you're cute!" Elena chimed as she drew Mika into a hug. "When we go get lunch, let's share a milkshake like how those American couples do!"

"Sure, but first…" Mika choked. "…I need to breathe."

Elena let go, but not before kissing Mika again, this time on the lips.

"Elena!"

"Just the cheek for now?"

"…sure, and just hugs please."

"What about sharing a bed…"

"LATER."

Truth to be told, Mika did reciprocate Elena's feelings after spending a good amount of time with her. And when Elena needed to go back home, Mika went along with her to meet the possible future in-laws, holding hands the whole way.