My Girl by: Kounellii
Kou's comments: A chapter for each girlfriend with a birthstone theme. Special thanks to AuroraExecution for letting me 'borrow' Miho's bracelet. Although in the original it was bought, not made! Big thanks to Beta reader: Tessa (Mischeivous) at Lunaescence.
This chapter is dedicated to Fire-chan9490!
Disclaimer: I disclaim Saint Seiya because my name is not Masami Kurumada (should I change my name?) and McDonald's.
-+-+Diamond Necklace+-+-
"What do you think of this one, Monsieur?" asked the jewelry saleslady. She opened a box with ruby earrings set in gold.
Shiryu rubs his chin.
"Well, it's beautiful… but I think it's a little too fancy."
"Fancy? C'mon Shiryu, girls like it fancy!" exclaimed Seiya.
"Seiya, if you want to buy one for Miho, go right ahead," said Shiryu as he and Shun browsed through La Crystal Tokyo Jewelry shop.
Seiya's eyes widen and his mouth drops at the sight of the price tag.
"NO WAY! I COULD BUY A NEW COMPUTER SET FOR THIS KIND OF MONEY!"
He hastily, then carefully puts the earrings back in its' box. The saleslady giggled.
"Sorry, but um, Miho doesn't really go for fancy stuff anyway."
"Excuse me, but I'd like to take a closer look at these," said Hyoga politely, pointing at a delicate-looking pearl necklace. The saleslady nodded to him and lifted the necklace from its case.
"WHOA! Those are some nice pearls!" Seiya looks over Hyoga's shoulder at the pearl necklace.
Hyoga holds it up, observing the moon-colored light reflecting off the pearls. Meanwhile, Shun flips through the pages in a jewelry catalog that was sitting on the counter top.
"Shiryu, why don't you buy Shunrei something with her birthstone in it?"
"That's a great idea Shun. Her birthday is in April."
"Let's see… April, April… right here! It's diamond," said Shun excitedly.
Shiryu's eyes wandered down the line of jewelry and their prices. No, no… too expensive … looks a little heavy… wait, this one's perfect!
The saleslady takes out the box that Shiryu was pointing at. Seiya, Shun, and Hyoga squeezed next to Shiryu and leaned in to get a good look at it.
"Wowwww!" Seiya whistles at the gold necklace with a simple diamond pendant. It sparkled in the shop's lights and created tiny rainbows that reflected onto the surface of the case. ( Tessa: Have you ever seen that happen? I have. It's really pretty to look at.)
"You should buy this one Shiryu!" said Shun happily.
"This necklace is perfect for her," agreed Hyoga.
Shiryu pays for the necklace and holds the bag. All four boys began to walk out.
"Um, Monsieur? Would you also like to buy this pearl necklace?" asked the saleslady. Seiya elbows Hyoga.
"Ouch! Um, maybe I'll buy it next time," said Hyoga, rubbing his head guiltily. Like when I'm a millionaire thought Hyoga as he remembered his and Seiya's jaw dropping at the price tag of $2,500.00.
The saleslady laughs. She knew that she wouldn't be seeing those boys again…((or will she?)). After looking at jewelry after jewelry for 3 hours, the boys make a stop at McDonald's for lunch.
"I'll order lunch. Do you want the usual?" asked Shun as they all take a seat at the corner like they used to when they were little.
"Yeah, same ol' same ol'" are the answers from the others.
Seiya stretches.
"Man, I never thought it'd be that hard to buy a girl a present."
Hyoga raises an eyebrow. "Huh? Just what do you buy Miho for a present then?"
"I make them of course," said Seiya proudly.
Hyoga and Shiryu stared at their friend. Poor Miho… putting up with cheap presents.
Seiya huffs at the sour glances his friends gave him.
"What? Don't you realize a gift means more when you make it yourself?"
Hyoga and Shiryu exchanged looks. "Okay, so what kind of gifts did you, er, make?"
"There was…uh, um…well one time I… I MADE A BRACELET FOR HER OKAY!" Seiya shouted out in frustration. Hyoga crossed his arms and smirked.
"You're not talking about that plastic bead bracelet you made for Miho before we left for Sanctuary are you?" Shiryu asked, trying to smother his laughter.
Just imagine Seiya putting bead after bead onto a string. He probably lost a lot of beads just making the bracelet!
"What's so funny?" asked Shun as he sets down two bags of food and a tray of their drinks onto the table.
"Shun! These guys are PICKING ON ME!" whined Seiya loudly.
"Oh you guys! Don't pick on Seiya!" scolded Shun playfully.
"Yeah, yeah," muttered Hyoga as they all reach in the bags for their food. Getting his fill of fries, Seiya immediately forgets to be angry.
Shun slurps at his fruit punch.
"So Shiryu, what else are you going to do for her birthday?"
Shiryu begins choking on his hamburger. Hyoga slaps him hard on the back.
"Thanks Hyoga. Um, well, maybe a nice walk after I give her the necklace?"
Shun and Seiya stood up so suddenly, their fries fell off the table.
"WHAT?"
The Dragon Saint wipes at his mouth.
"I didn't really, er, plan anything else. I just wanted to buy her the necklace."
"Shiryu! You've got to do more than that for your girlfriend!"
"Yeah, you need to make it a whole romantic evening Shiryu!" added Shun, slamming down his cup on the table. Shiryu and Hyoga stared nervously at this uncharacteristic side of Shun.
"I KNOW! Shun, Hyoga! Let's spy, I mean watch over their date!" suggested Seiya.
"SAY WHAT?" yelled Shiryu.
::At the Great Wall of China::
"Are we there yet Shiryu?" asked Shunrei, trying her best to hide the irritation in her voice. The first few times she asked was in a happier tone of voice.
"Er… apparently not yet. Sorry Shunrei."
Shunrei sighs. Shiryu had his hands on her shoulder, leading her blindfolded by taxi and then walking on the Great Wall of China.
So much for a romantic walk! thought Shiryu bitterly. The others had planned the romantic celebration for him. His only clue was to look for a dinner table.
"Oof! Ah, Shiryu? What's this?" asked Shunrei after bumping into the table, her hands feeling the green silk table cloth.
Shiryu's jaw drops. They were standing in one of the guard posts. The dinner table set for two was pretty cozy.
"Here you go Shunrei," said Shiryu as he pushes her gently into a chair and removes the blindfold.
"Oh Shiryu! This is so romantic!" cried Shunrei, clapping her hands together.
"Ho ho Madame! That's not all!" announced Seiya in a mock Italian voice as he was followed by Shun and Hyoga. They were dressed in Chinese outfits of black and white, each carrying trays of food.
" Oh Seiya, Shun, and Hyoga! Wow! You should wear Chinese outfits more often!"
"You guys!" exclaimed Shiryu, exasperated and happy at the same time. Though, Seiya's accent is a little much thought Shiryu.
"Psst! Shiryu!" whispered Hyoga. Shiryu looks at the thick yellow cord he was pointing at and sweatdropped at the sign that read, "Pull Me Or Else!"
"Hold on, where's my present?" whispered Shiryu worriedly.
Hyoga asked for the gift yesterday, saying he had a great idea on how to present it on Shunrei's birthday. Smiling mischievously, he urges Shiryu to pull the cord. Closing his eyes and hoping he wouldn't regret it, he gives a hard tug on the cord.
"OH SHIRYU!" squealed Shunrei in delight. Shiryu opens his eyes.
The jewelry box hung by a clear string with paper 'wings' attached to give it the appearance like it floated down by itself. Shiryu places the necklace around Shunrei's neck.
"Happy Birthday Shunrei!" shouted Shiryu, Shun, Hyoga, and Seiya.
Owari!
EXTRA: THERE IS A DEMO GAME OUT FOR DATING GOLD SAINTS! The link is on my profile. I hope you liked my 1st attempt at romance. Please review!