Shadow dance
Chapter 1
Haruka
I have never really lived for myself. My life itself was never truly my own. Figuratively speaking I was a puppet. I allowed my father , society and work to pull the strings on how I would react and even set standards for my performances. Meeting their demands came first. What did I want? Nothing much to be honest. But at the same time I envied my brother, Haruki. We're identical twins according to science and the world's community. We possess the same golden eyes , brown hair and to add the icing to the cake we share the same face. Then why do I always feel like we reside in two separate dimensions? We're complete polar opposites of each other. I've tried breaching the barrier, to be more like him but an invisible force makes that virtually impossible. I'm just tired of being alone.
"Haruka. Tonight is karaoke night remember. Ichi invited a couple of her friends over. " Fujimoto was always happy about something. Being a fool must be utter bliss.
"Fujimon I don't want to go. My night is already booked"
"But you said you'd come tonight. I have trouble talking to girls so you promised to give me a few pointers. Don't tell me you're going back on your word"
Fujimon is a difficult person to betray. He's too honest for this world. If he said that I did promise him then it must be true.
"I'll go. It wasn't that important"
"Haruka you're the best. With your advice I'll sure have one girl to take home to mother."
I shelved away my patients documents before I left the hospital. It was a relief knowing that tonight I could cut loose. Life as a doctor was stressful. Being called up at odd hours, barely having enough sleep. I was a walking coffee machine. But the weekends allowed me the time to recuperate. It's not like I had anything else going for me.
"Haruka-kun"
Hearing that deceitful doctor Midori calling my name spoiled my already rotten mood. What the hell did he want?
"What is it Midori-sensei?" I asked . He gave me a small smile but it never reached his eyes.
"If smiling hurts so much why do keep up with the pretense. I'm not like the rest of the idiots in this hospital."
"I know that Haruka-kun. I just don't want to frighten people away. Besides being gloomy all the time isn't good for the heart. Unless of course you have nothing worth living for."
"What do you want?"
"Pfft. Can I interest you in a deal?"
"I'm sorry but I don't trust you. You know that."
"Forget the past Haruka-kun. I'm certain you'll like this deal. Afterall it involves your brother."
Hotaru
Matsuoka loosened his white tie. With cigarette and drink in hand he downed two sips of his vodka. He continuously became unsteady with each passing day. But I didn't know how to help him. I never experienced much of family except from my parents and ToyGunGun. I couldn't comfort the captain in the way that he needed me to. Yukki took the glass of vodka away from him and sat it on the table. Yukki had left the sanctuary of his apartment to help the Matsuoka out.
"Mattsun stop doing this to yourself"
Matsuoka laughed hysterically. Had I missed out on something?
"Pass me the fucking drink Yukki!"
The sound of a slap cut through the awkward silence in the room. Matsuoka didn't blink for a couple of seconds. As if nothing had happened he dragged in smoke from the cigarette and blew it in Yukimura's face. Yukimura dragged him by his collar.
"Mattsun don't kill yourself because of her! She abandoned you Mattsun. Why can't you move on !"
"Yukki leave me alone. I am cursed. Don't you see it! Everyone that I love leaves me behind! "
"Mattsun we're here for you. Tachibana-kun and Haruharuki-kun are all here for you. Stop hurting yourself like this and keep on living."
Matsuoka's bloodshot eyes stared at Haruki and I. Haruki awkwardly squeezed my hand under the table. It was his way of comforting me I guess.
"Matsuoka-san please ."
"Hotaru I'm sorry. I probably look like a miserable failure in your eyes."
I shook my head furiously.
"Tachibana understands where you're coming from. But you've been so strong all this time. I hate seeing you like this."
Matsuoka covered his eyes with his left hand. He hid away from us but I was already aware. The captain always prided his tears. He never let anyone see him cry.
Haruki
Mune was breaking down hard and fast. This was my first time witnessing him in such a disheveled state. Hell! I didn't think he could grow hair on certain parts of his body. Even in the dimly lit karaoke room his misery was evident. Mune hit rock bottom this time. Who the heck wouldn't? Mune's steady girlfriend for the past four years left him high and dry. As if it wasn't enough Sayori left him for another man. Matsuoka already has abandonment issues and she was well informed. But that bitch decided to twist the knife deeper into his heart. I studied all the three faces in the room. They were all in severe pain. A pain that was carved into my own heart. Hotaru's hands were trembling with unspoken emotion. I don't know what drove me to do it but I held her hand. The shaking stilled and she wrapped her hand around mine. I was grateful to have her with me for that time.
"Mune I don't give a shit about what she said. You are an amazing guy and the right girl is going to calm waltzing to you when the time is right. Be patient . One more thing"
"Yes Haruharuki"
"I booked this room so that we could show Mune a great time. What are we waiting for?"
Hotaru
"Haruki you didn't have to walk me all the way here. Tachibana can protect herself from all sorts of dangers" . There were a couple of suspicious looking faces. All I had to do was lure them down a dark alley. The moment they tried to pounce on Tachibana I will turn around the tables on them. Then like a good justice enforcer Tachibana will do the rational thing.
'Tachibana presents to you the Punishment menu'.Tachibana's face will be dead serious. 'Ehh?' the offender shrieks. Mimicking Matsuoka-san's host pose with one hand on my hip and the other on my lips Tachibana winks at the offender. 'Please try today's special,knuckle sandwich'. This little fantasy sizzles my blood.
Tachibana notices Haruki staring at me.
"You've been twitching and drooling for a while. Do you have rabies?"
Why on earth did Tachibana decide to go home with Haruki? The suspicious characters were timid as compared to him.
"Tachibana made a mistake by coming back to Japan. All Haruki does is torment Tachibana and treat me poorly. But all misdeeds have a day of trial. Haruki your day of judgement is fast approaching"
Haruki's eyes remained unchanged. More like they were bored. Was he mocking Tachibana's justice? Normally Tachibana doesn't attack a comrade but Tachibana wanted Haruki to acknowledge Tachibana's justice. Tachibana found myself and Haruki lying on the ground. Haruki's body became rigid beneath Tachibana.
"Please get off me"
"Not until you answer Tachibana. You're ignored Tachibana and it really hurt my feelings"
"I'm sorry. Please get off me now."
"You're missing the point Haruki. Tachibana will not get off until you acknowledge me."
Haruki's face gradually became flushed. Why was he reacting that way? Tachibana only asked him for his honesty.
"You're a great comrade Hotaru. I'm just distracted by my upcoming examinations and other things. I'm sorry if I offended you."
Gold eyes reflected pure honesty. I was satisfied in the least. Tachibana lay my head on his chest.
"Haruki. Tachibana is sorry too. Forcing you to put up with me like this . But Tachibana has never shared a bond like this with anyone else. It makes me happy that I can have someone to come back to. Tachibana cherishes our friendship"
His heart is pounding loudly in my ear like a loud drum. Haruki's breathing is shallow. Does he want to pass out?
"Thanks for sharing that with me Hotaru. Now get off me this instant!"
Haruki shoved me off him. Tachibana lay on my back facing the stars. Tachibana called for that one I suppose. Something was compressing Tachibana's chest. Tachibana tried to remove it but I came into contact with Haruki's hands. Haruki ...Haruki had his hands on Tachibana's breasts. He watched them deep in thought.
"C-cup maybe. Considering that this used to be flat it's a miracle that you grew these. I'm waiting for the magic to wear off any moment now"
Naturally I slammed my palm into his face. He fell back on his bottom.
"Pervert!"
With that I disappeared into the night. I didn't want to see his face ever again.
Haruka
Wasn't this just convenient. I had to pinch the bridge of my nose all the way home thanks to that unexpected sneak attack. What did I do to deserve this? Her mammary glands where in the way of me and the floor. They were wonderful cushions if I might add. I fished out my keys from my pocket . As I was inserting the key the door creaked open. Why wouldn't it? Haruki obviously didn't lock the door as I asked him to. Nii-san's irresponsible habits were spiraling out of control. Stepping into my apartment my shoe stepped on something cottony. My eyes found the fabric easily. Nii-san! That was my favourite white cotton shirt lying rumpled and disorderly. I picked it up and dumped it in the laundry basket. "Nii-san!". Either he couldn't hear me or he was ignoring me. The television's volume was increased. It was in fact the latter. I marched into the living room purposefully. Nii-san had some explaining to do. Haruki had his legs over the couch arm. He munched loudly on some potato chips . "Nii-san". This time he pretended to be surprised to see me. What a deceitful big brother I had. Something trickled down my nose. I swiped it with my index finger and it returned stained red. Dammit I was certain that I fixed that issue already. I pinched the bridge of my nose once more. Haruki watched me fascinated.
"Nii-san why are you staring at me like that?"
"Did you try to pull a fast one on somebody? Burglary gone wrong?"
"Stop making crazy assumptions. I'm only in this position because of your teammate. How do you survive with that unruly lot? "
"You'll get used to it eventually. Nobody noticed the switch?"
"Nii-san's presence is so weak they didn't see the difference. Even Tachibana hardly knew it"
Haruki's brow twitched angrily. He mumbled some words under his breath and continued crunching his chips.
"Is Tachibana always so violent?"
"Depends. If it's against her adversaries yes. But rarely against a comrade. Did Hotaru did that to you or me. Whatever you want to call it"
I shrugged my shoulders. The methods to achieve my goals didn't really matter. Overall all I wanted was results.
"If you need me Nii-san I'll be in my room."
I stood in front of the mirror brushing my teeth. Today I'd been labelled a pervert. I, Haruka Hosokawa had no perverted cell in my body. Heck I had no interest in women whatsoever. Being labelled a pervert was degrading. I spit out the toothpaste and gurgled mouthwash. Using a wet towel I rubbed off the concealer from my beauty spot. That would have been a dead give away. I tucked myself into bed and began reciting my childhood days with Nii-san. That always put me to sleep with a good old smile on my face.
"Haruka"
Who was calling my name? I searched around for the source of that voice. There on the balcony of my apartment she stood leaning against the edge. Blonde hair spun like threads of refined gold. Tachibana whipped her head back and gave me a heart stopping smile. My legs went numb. She laughed harder seeing me unable to move.
"Haruka you really have a nice view from up here. Tachibana wishes my pocket was bigger so that I could afford a fancy place like this."
With her big lime green eyes focused entirely on me something felt off. There was something wrong with me.
"Haruka doesn't like sharing much neh?Sometimes Tachibana feels the same way. Especially when Yukimura-san snuck a copy of his ero-manga into my class presentation. Tachibana didn't show up to school for a week"
It was awkward for me to hold a long conversation if I stood to gain nothing from it. But talking to Tachibana was not burdening. I actually kind of liked it. She was so honest and forthcoming. Although she had her quirks.
"Look at Tachibana being so rude talking your ear off. Excuse me"
My hand reacted of it's own accord and held onto her wrist. She seemed confused and at the same time I didn't understand myself either.
"Please continue talking to me Tachibana. Your stories are quite refreshing."
She giggled at my words. The blonde girl flashed past me. I did the impossible. I cared enough to chase after her. But she was already gone.
"Tachibana!" Her presence felt strong but she wasn't there. Why was I disappointed? All human beings had the constant habit of disappointing those who put their faith in them. Why did my mind fool itself into believing that this case would be any different. My head banged against the carpeted floor after my fall. Her legs caged me in preventing me from moving. Green eyes looked enthused as she straddled me.
"Haruka what do you think of Tachibana?"
Like before my heart rate was stupendously high. My body couldn't move.
"I don't know yet"
Her head rested on my chest. My blood rushed to a normally dormant region. This was embarrassing. Here I was in my late twenties yet I was reacting like a hormonal teenager. Her fingertips caressed my cheek.
"Tachibana appreciates Haruka as a friend. Besides Tachibana like facing off strong opponents in battles. And you're amazingly strong. So please please please train with Tachibana"
Someone violently shook my shoulder. I stared at the blurry image annoyed. Haruki looked pissed. Saggy eyes gave me the stink eye.
"Why on earth are you yelling Hotaru's name in the middle of the night. Did she finally spook you"
I was talking in my sleep? How peculiar.
"Pipe it down Haruka."
"Nii-san could you switch off the light on your way out."
Haruki closed the door. My head hit the pillow with a light puff. I closed my eyes. Usually Nii-san was all I ever saw. But tonight a particular blonde girl graced the windows of my eyes.
Hotaru
Beep beeep beep. Tachibana was not waking up anytime soon. I slammed my fist on the alarm.
"Lalalalalala. This is the big tits lolly song," Yukimura sang loudly. My eye poked open. Tachibana didn't have a choice. I knew how the song went. Tachibana had been defiled I admit but I wasn't allowing a repeat of last week. I fluffed up my pillow. This would be enough to silence him. Tachibana bolted out the door and hurled the pillow at the bespectacled mangaka. Yukimura-san's hand shot out and caught the pillow.
"Not this time Tachibana-kun. I'm dedicating this song to your newly found mountains"
Yukimura-san rubbed his chest obscenely. Tachibana has been outsmarted by a perverted mangaka. My life essence leaked out of my body. Yukimura-san cleared his throat and raised his hands high.
"This song is dedicated to the only female member to join ToyGunGun and never leave. Her perseverance is staggering. To honor her hard work ethic and strong sense of justice I wrote this song for her"
Tachibana did not feel honored at all. I stuck my fingers in my ears and shut the door. My stomach growled. Tachibana went to the refrigerator to grab some food. My fridge was littered with so many sticky notes and pictures. There was one of ToyGunGun at a rock concert. Yukimura-san and Haruki got too drunk. Tachibana and Matsuoka-san had to carry them home. Another one of was of Tachibana with mother and father during our last Christmas together with father. Father how long has it been since you passed on? Two and a half years to be exact. Are you looking down at us from heaven , secretly protecting mother and Tachibana. Tachibana has always known that father was a heavenly being but I wanted to spend more time with him. I ran my index finger over his smiling face. My heart clenched as the strength of my inner sadness took over me. It hurt so much even though so much time has passed. But Tachibana needed to be strong. For mother's sake, Matsuoka-san, Yukimura-san and Haruki.
I grabbed myself some milk and poured myself a bowl of cereal. Tachibana was devouring her breakfast when Haruki helped himself into Tachibana's apartment. He sat down noisily and scooped Tachibana's bowl away from away from me. He ate a spoonful and spat it out. He wiped his mouth.
"What on earth was that crap?"
"The one who steals other peoples cereal doesn't have a right to complain. Leave Tachibana's apartment. I still don't want to talk to you"
Haruki's face reddened . He cast his golden eyes away and pointed at Tachibana. Was there a bug on me? Get it off!Get it off! I jumped around wildly patting myself down and violently shaking my hair. Haruki glanced at me again and turned his whole back on Tachibana. How huge was that critter?!
"Haruki just tell me where the problem lies?"
"It's too late for you"
"Ehhh! What do you mean it's too late for Tachibana. Why didn't you save me? You're an idiot! Baka Haruki"
"Wait a minute. If anyone is any idiot it's you! Busy jumping around with your rack on display. Cover up already"
"Tachibana can't believe you! Why are you so concerned anyways. A week has passed and you still haven't apologized to me"
"For what!"
"You're the one who was groping other peoples breasts you idiot. And you're acting as if you don't remember. Tachibana is even more enraged than before. Get out!"
Haruki
"Hey Haruki watch out!"
Matsuoka dodged the jet stream of water from Hanako's water gun. I got soaked. Well it was hot anyways.
"Matsuoka that wasn't nice. You said I should feel free to get you wet"
"You misunderstood me dear Hanako. I'll tell you in private."
Fucking host already womanizing the only other woman at the small gathering. Why on earth was this field over-spilling testosterone? Haruka ruined my dating life when we were younger. It was always the same case every time.
'I want to say that I like you'
My heart would bloom exploding with happiness. Like an idiot I'd jabber. If you had my case,which is horrifyingly terrible, you'd feel some sympathy for me. Can't blame me for being overzealous.
'I like you too'
'Ladies it's the wrong one'
The army of Haruka worshippers would disperse as quickly as they appeared. Poor me would be left in the dust.
Scratch that. The past stayed stashed in the damn closet. I'm a mature person now. Breathe in breathe out. Who was I kidding?
"Haruka do you want to play table tennis?"
Haruka didn't break his concentration from his book. He turned over to a new page.
"Sorry Nii-san. I'm busy right now."
"Bastard. Forcing me to do things when you feel like and when I ask you to return the favor you completely brush me off. You've had your nose poked in that book the whole time. What is it about anyway"
Just to spite him I snatched it away. Fucking book was covered in black covering paper. Heh oldest trick to throw off people from illicit titles you were reading. I opened the first page. 'Everything you need to know about stalking'. I quietly returned the book. Haruka returned to his page and stuck his nose inside. Well that was creepy. Hotaru arrived waving around a giant cooler box.
"Guys I bought the frozen treats. Hurry before they melt"
Hotaru dashed towards us in her denim jumper. The heat was melting my skin off. How on earth was she surviving in that? Mikisa and Megumu, Hanako's teammates, helped themselves. Everyone joined in and grabbed cold drinks. I cracked open a cold Pepsi. Haruka remained on the beach chair reading his book. Arrogant little brother. Hotaru skipped all the way to Haruka.
"Haruka"
Why on earth was she talking to the anti-social brick? He never replied anyone if he was 'busy'. He ignored her as expected.
"Haruka-san. Haruka-kun. Haruka-chan."
"What is it Tachibana?"
He closed his book and set it aside. Oooookay.
"Tachibana needs help and you're the only one who can do it"
"No thanks"
Hotaru went down on her knees.
"You are Tachibana's only hope. "
"What do you want?"
She handed him a bottle of sun screen.
"Can you put that on Tachibana's back. It's awfully hot but Tachibana can't trust any of these perverts to do it. Haruka is the only Samaritan here. Besides Haruka is a doctor so you know how to apply it properly"
"Lye down. I'll do this quickly."
Hotaru yipped and squeezed him briefly. Eh. Whatever. It's not like I would have said yes. Hotaru unbuckled the the front straps and pulled down the jumper. She kicked it off.
"Holy Mother Mary..."
It was impossible to shut up. When did Hotaru start looking like that? She stood in front of Haruka in her two piece halter neck and strappy black bikini. Was this the same Hotaru Tachibana? The iron chest maiden? Haruka appeared unfazed. Hotaru lay down on the beach chair like nothing was different.
"She's not seeing anyone right?"
What was Megumu talking about? Did he want to date Hotaru or something?
"Stop talking crazy"
"It's not like you're doing anything with her"
"Shut up already"
How come Haruka got to touch her like that? If I even attempted to do what he was doing I'd get the daylights punched out of me. What did I expect anyways? I thought that if I grew up and explored the world on my own girls would follow me like I was some sort of magnet. Turns out its not true. Haruka still has the upper hand when it comes to virility.
Haruka
"How does it feel when I touch here?"
"Argh! It hurts a lot."
"I'll have to perform an endoscopy examination on you Miss Sakurayi. All your reports are indicating that you're suffering from peptic ulcers. All that's left is finding out how many the ulcers are and their range of spread. For the mean time I'll prescribe some medicines to ease the pain."
"Thank you Dr Hosokawa. Will you allow me to take you out for lunch?"
"I'm sorry. I'm not allowed to fraternize with the patients."
"It's alright Dr Hosokawa. Maybe some other time when I'm not sick."
"I'll have no obligation to talk to you."
"If that's the case I'd rather be sick all the time. See you tomorrow Dr Hosokawa."
My regular patient Ayumi Sakurayi left my office. She was my last patient for the day. In the afternoon I had been put in charge assisting the volunteer group in the children's ward. Midori-sensei's schedule was packed as expected. I'd better get going. I stood by the entrance of the children's ward. Fujimon who behaved more like a kid himself would collect them by the hospital entrance and lead them to me. I didn't have to wait long. Their chatter and unfamiliar noises were unmistakable. My charges had arrived. Fujimon handed me a list of their individual names and other contact details. Head count was 15. I scrolled through the list. Everything was in order.
"Good afternoon. I'm Dr Haruka Hosokawa. I've been assigned to be your guide for the day. If you have any questions ask me later. Each child's bed has a name tag. They've been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Not wasting any more time please enter."
The volunteer group entered. I was about to follow them inside when my lab-coat was tugged. I turned to face the person who was panting heavily.
"How can I help you?"
"Tachibana is extremely tardy Dr Haruka. But the lecture dragged on beyond the set time."
"Stop making excuses for your shortcomings."
"You're right about that. Tachibana sincerely apologizes. Please add me to that list"
Following protocol I wrote down her details and allowed her to enter before me. Her short blonde ponytail swung rhythmically. Left right. Left right. I counted in my head.16 hours 38 minutes and 34 seconds. That's the last time I saw her. She switches off her light around the same time every night. When she's studying she walks around in her white boy shorts . Tachibana regularly indulges herself with chocolate wafers when she studies for examination. During the weekends Tachibana participates in survival games at regular meets with her teammates. Afterwards they order hamburgers at a local fast food franchise. She always picks of the pickles from her burger. I watch her religiously every single day. Not because I'm perverted. But rather because I don't understand what power she has over me. The power to make me do things I normally wouldn't do. My body doesn't acknowledge my brains authority when I'm in her presence. I Haruka Hosokawa experience feelings and reactions that are alien to me. That blonde girl had to explain herself to me. What manner of being was she?
The group mixed in well with the children. The children listened closely as the volunteers read stories to them. The volunteer group gave the children presents. All the while I watched the green eyed girl. She stood out no matter were she was. She is loud and somewhat gullible. Right now Tachibana is surrounded by 7 kids who are watching her awestruck. She's lively when she talks.
"Dr Hosokawa. There's been a tiny incident. We need paper towels"
The one who is called Tamiko tells me. Their time in the children's ward is almost over. I might as well get the towels from the supply closet. The supplies closet is down the hall. The door only opens from the outside which is inconvenient but it serves as a form of security. Besides only idiots get themselves locked inside. I was rummaging through the boxes when I heard it creaking slowly. Click. What on earth just happened? The reason for my current dilemma leaned against the door. She smiled nervously.
"Maybe Tachibana should get out. Obviously this is terrible timing. You're wearing such a scary expression."
"There's no way out. You locked us in. What was so important that you had to doom me?"
"Hold on a second Tachibana has a genuine reason! Besides Tachibana didn't know that it only opens from the outside"
"There's a giant sign that warns you of that danger. And you still haven't said what you're here for."
"Jeez Tachibana only wanted to give you this."
She raised up a blue gift bag. Was that meant for me?
"Tachibana realized that I haven't thanked you enough for being a great friend. Even when Tachibana is just being whiny you still come through for me."
"The correct term for it is annoying. What else can I do apart from helping you so that you can leave me alone?"
She punched my shoulder playfully.
"The end result is all that matters. So take it Haruka"
My heart started it's unnatural rhythm. What was I getting excited about? This wasn't the first gift I've ever received. But at the same time it was the first gift I received from a friend. I accepted it.
"I'll call Fujimon to get us out of here. I need to dismiss your group."
"Please do. Tachibana doesn't want to be late for my date"
My fingers crackled. Who was Tachibana seeing without my prior knowledge? I felt extremely jealous. Tachibana didn't belong to me. Then why did I want to monopolize her time this terribly. She could see whoever she wanted.
"Tachibana please cancel your date"
"Ehh?! What are you saying. That would just be rude"
"Please cancel it now"
"I thought you were calling Fujimon. Confined spaces surely mess with your head. Haruka I'll hold your hand throughout this ordeal. Tachibana keeps her word. "
Her warm soft hand slipped into mine. Tachibana's hand fit into mine like a glove.
"Call Fujimon Haruka"
I patted down my lab coat. The phone must have remained on my desk.
"I left my phone in the office."
"Fine. We'll sit here for now. Surely someone will notice that we are missing"
Being in such a close proximity to her ill affected me. I wanted her carnally . My body was well aware but my mind was uncertain for the first time in my life. This newly found uncertainty didn't bode well with me. I had to eliminate it. I drove her up against the wall and wrapped her legs around me. She appeared alarmed. I needed to prove a point to myself.
"Haruka Tachibana doesn't feel comfortable."
"Neither do I"
I leaned forward and did what I'd been desiring to do for months now. I devoured her mouth hungrily. She tasted just as good as I imagined. Tachibana tightened her legs around me as she drew me in further. I explored her mouth passionately. I sucked on her tongue earning a whimper from her. My chest rumbled approvingly. Tachibana pressed herself against me. Her fingers tugged at my hair. I slid off her top's strap. I kissed the base of her neck. Her skin shivered. I feathered kisses on her shoulder. Tachibana subconsciously gyrated her hips against me. This was bad I could feel my drawers becoming tighter. But that didn't stop me. I reentered her mouth more aggressively. Tachibana moaned into my mouth. No-one had ever turned me on this much before. The door creaked open.
"Haru...ka. Excuse me"
Fujimoto closed the door . Tachibana's face became beet-red.
"Put Tachibana down"
I pressed her against the wall and sucked on her earlobe.
"You might as well cancel your date. It's been established that you're my girlfriend now."
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