Before she ran out the door for lunch with her friends she paused by the mirror to give herself one last look over to make sure she was presentable. Her dark brown hair hung in its normal loose bun at the nape of her neck and she swept her bangs out of her eyes. As she fussed with them to try and wrestle them into place she slipped on her shoes and hurried out the door. If she didn't get a move on, she was going to be late and she knew how much Miri hated when people were late.
Her feet carried her down the sidewalk, dodging in between the people who were rushing their way to work. She kept looking down at her watch, the anxiety of being late building more and more into her body. Deciding that she wasn't going to make it at the current pace, she started jogging, almost slamming into a man on a cell phone as she turned the corner. She struggled to see over the crowd. She knew the restaurant was near by, but she hadn't ever been there before, leaving her mind scrambling to count the numbers listed on the doors of buildings to find the right address.
Why had Miri chosen a new restaurant? "You need to break out of your mold sometimes," she would tell her. Mara crossed her arms under her chest then rolled her eyes, internally cursing her best friend.
The crowd finally started to break, giving her a chance to see around her. Her hazel eyes lit up when she saw Miri sitting on the outside patio of the new restaurant that had just been built. She looked both ways on the street before running across to meet her childhood best friend. The building looked like something out of a billionaire's dream was something that could be understated, and gazing up at the marbled polished structure with stainless glass windows though the girl wondered how her best friend could get them at table at this place.
"So you mind telling how you paid for this?" She asked walking up next to the strawberry blonde girl who held a secret glint in green hues which had her raised a brow in question wondering if she'd get an answer. 'I know that look from Miri. It's either one or two things though I hope she didn't try to do 'Ninja matchmaker' again.' Meh, it's probably something less horrible.'
A mental shudder went through her mind like last time shaking her head slightly to get rid of the memory, and hoping in a silent prayer that this was not another awkward set up to have her hook up with someone. "I take your silence Miri is should I'd be concerned with what I'm to be the same as last time."
Miri simply said noting as she dragged her along inside the restaurant with taller girl wondering what horrible fate she'd have to endure if her suspicions were right on the money for the second time.
"Aira, come on! I apologized already for that!" Miri pouted in huff continuing to pulling along inside which she'd admitted that this place was actually rather calming though maybe it was odd that people were dressed down in such a nice place, or the VIP rooms she saw upstairs held the rich snobs and stuffy people. Behind silken curtains that echoed laughter in mirth and amused hushed tones. "How do I know you didn't just want to make another attempt, Mir."
"One, I told you sorry for that, and two, it surprised me that he decided to burp and fart the alphabet during the whole dinner." Miri visibly shuddered then continued in a blanched tone after releasing her friend's wrist moving to walk beside in Aira. " Besides you weren't the only one that was embarrassed Ai."
Both women followed the hostess weaving through people as they passed in the small crowd taking in the atmosphere around them as their shoes clicked against polished tiled floor. This place was kept in presentine shape though it was if they changed theme of restaurant to local tastes as well as average society, but unlike the lavished cherry wooden tables she caught glance of in the private dining area accompanied by plush cushion couches.
"At least were made a quick exit," Aira grinned at her best friend chuckling at the little plan of escape they made involving a family emergency, but it was partly true at the time since her grandparents needed some help with a few things. "Anyway enough of the trauma we both experienced that night. Miri are you going to tell what secret you've been keen on hiding?"
Her hazel eyes gazed into emerald seriously tired of the dodging at her question well at least she knew now that this wasn't another blind date, and it was something that she was obviously excited about so she was albeit in her interest somewhat.
They had been seated into a window booth against the far right which gave them a nice view of the city showing below them the bustling on people below along with the steady flow of traffic starting to pick up for the day. It was usually active during this time of day though she rarely admitted to Miri it was nice to get out sometimes, and the weather had been nice with a cool breeze while the sun was perched up in the sky gave comforting warmth to city.
Flipping through the menu casually Miri bit her lip a little though it wasn't in apprehension like usually though when she was concerned about something. There were times she did that when her excitement was too much for though Aira could see the grin stretch across her face though she'd tried to tone it down.
A giggle in content escaped Miri's lips while she watched her friend start to descend on cloud nine as a dust of pink spread across her cheeks. "Earth to Miri please descend back to reality,and wait to travel to fairytale land,over."
Moving her hand to snap her out of her fantasy world laughed as she jumped in her seat with a glare at her grinning from ear to ear knowing full well what had her drifting almost of her seat. "So I take it you met a guy? Spill all the details, and don't faint please like the time you did in high school."
"Hey! I couldn't help that you know, Nao was eyes were gazing at me-Ugh!" Miri waved her hand dismissively not evening wanting to dignify that with a going back to Aira's previous question. "Yes, it was actually after work, but he's a regular customer at my parent's shop. He came to get something engraved for his little sister for her 13th birthday."
Aira took a sip of her water listening quietly to her friend's story with interest though she was happy that she'd found someone, but Miri herself couldn't stop glowing was excitedly continuing her story.
"The engraving was actually messed up though with the wrong name, and age," Miri continued on. Aria could see the brief emotion flashed in her eyes of amusement while she gushed over what had happened. "Keiji, that's his name by the way, had gotten ripped off with the engraving after paying for the necklace she wanted. He was so distraught after I pointed out the chalky bulky writing on the locket, and decided not to give her the gift."
"Does he have a stroke of bad luck? I mean Miri why didn't he just take it-"
Aira was quickly interrupted by her friend who gave a scoff in frustration adding: "Give me second, Aira. Patience is a virtue for a reason. Like I said to Keiji the same thing though became nervous starting to clam up, and didn't want it to be obvious since Tai knows he goes to the shop."
She moved a strand of brown hair behind ear wondering when Miri was going to get to the juicy bits knowing Miri as long as she had known her there would be something good. Sitting silently wondering what was going on in her mind as if she was going over which part of the story would be revealed first in terms of her and Keiji's relationship.
"His reason were that our schedules had been busy, and that part was true since my Mother got of the hospital feeling that he didn't want to overload her. I did point out he'd could've asked my Dad."
Nodding in agreement on her end that did make sense though she got the feeling that Keiji was very considerate with others people feelings, and though that did mean he'd probably had a stubborn streak. "Somehow his answer was reasonable though it felt like there was more to it until after we fixed the locket, yet I was surprised to say the least."
They both paused briefly seeing the waited bring their food over to the table deciding to get something light to eat for lunch, and took a couple of bites of their food hearing the rumbling of their stomachs. After sated their appetite from the food that settling in the within them Miri started up her story again picking up where she left off.
"He asked me out on the spot though it was his younger sister that decided to have an intervention." Aira couldn't stop the smile that appeared on her face as another blush appeared on her face thinking about the confession set Miri's face aflame. "Tai had told me that her brother had crush on me for awhile though I didn't take it seriously. Until I heard from the horse's mouth no pun intended."
It surprising to her though Aira was glad that she'd met someone who'd seemed like to genuinely care about Miri there was a question that plagued her mind. "At least his sister was nice enough to help. Besides, most kids are observant nowadays."
"Haha, that's true. We've been dating for three months-."
"Really?!"
Miri quickly shushed her luckily there were no people on there on side barely two or three at the most getting a few stares at her friends shocked outburst. "Don't be so loud Aira!"
"Oh, come on, Mir you've got nothing to be embarrassed about. I am more surprised you keep it a secret this long!" A smirk came across her lips teasing saying in a whisper. "He must be something amazing if you kept it hidden this long. I'm just kidding Mir-Mir."
"I can't wait to tease you when or if you ever met a guy, Aira."
"Pfft, I doubt that Miri besides I'm fine with the single life." A scoff left her lips giving a light chuckle in content,not worried about having relationship at this point. Her life was just simple and calm without an outside complications. "Anyway, when are you going to introduce me, Miri?"
"How about next Saturday? Tai's party will be coming up then."
"Sure, text me the time and place."
After their lunch at the restaurant both girls walked down the city streets heading home conversing in mundanely as they had been nice that Aira got to catch up with Miri seeing as their work schedules would sometimes keep both women busy though she saved up some vacation time to take off.
Mostly through their conversation Miri began to literally gush about her new boyfriend Keiji finding herself lost amidst their conversation extremely excited about it. She kept her focus on the Miri though she find her mind drifting to somewhere else entirely. 'Miri is completely left the building, but she's enjoying her newfound relationship. I've been getting a nagging feeling lately.'
The noise of Miri talking blurred out a little bit at time though she freely let her mind wandering in some mild musings in her was thinking about a few things of her own thinking what she should do with with rest of her time off. Heading further on thinking about visiting her grandparents home since it's been a long time that she'd visited, or stopping by to see her aunt.
"Aira, Watch out!" Turning around to hear Miri shout seeing her emerald hues widened instantly wondering what she was alarm panic became evident in her features feel firm tone frame that collided with her body sending her toppling against whatever it was. Suddenly she felt hands at the small of her back instinctively put her hands on something the to keep propped up hearing papers fluttering around she guessed.
Slowly her hazel orbs peeked through her lashes to form into view bright crimson hair with her gazing into a pair of deep forest green eyes that held a air of intelligence in their depth with a concerned glance reflecting in them.
"Are-you- alright, Ms.?" The man's was muffled as Aira tired to get her bearings notice their proximity though his voice hit her like a soothing wave travel up her spine, but the deepness of it was like nothing she'd ever heard it was rich, elegant, and damn he sounded like any girl's wet dream. 'Beat it back with a stick! Stupid mind.'
"I'm sorry about that, sir. Yes, I'm alright." She moved back from him quickly seeing the papers littered across the sidewalk decided to put her focus anywhere else but him. Starting to gather up the papers on the ground cursing at her lack of focus. "I should've paid attention to where was going," she said with a nervous laugh.
Her thoughts were a jumbled mess as the brunette began to stack all the papers together without looking up, yet glanced back up not trying to get caught staring at the guy. She sighed somehow sensing the grin Miri must've had on her face. This, she would not hear the end of not noticing the redhead bent down to help her gather up few documents that she missed. He was dressed rather well to even though it was something casual he'd made it better than any male model ever could. A dark blue jacket over a t-shirt that matched his eyes in pair of light blue jeans. A chuckle left his lips and caused me to lift head at his reply.
"No need I'd probably should've did the same. So no harm done, Ms." He gave me a small smile while grabbed the rest of the remain files that were on the ground, and Aira handed them back smile of her own. "At least that'll teach me to not let my mind wander."
He started to open his mouth to reply, but there was a shrill of a cell phone that broke through the silence before he could. He gave an apologetic smile and fished into his pocket to pull out a sleek black phone. His expression became unreadable. "I apologize for running into you. I hope you have a good rest of your day," he said with a forced smile then disappeared down the sidewalk, answering the call in a hushed tone.
"We'll I'll be damned, Aira!" She whistled watching the red hair man disappear among the crowd casting her a grin as gazed from the corner of her eye. "I'd climb up that mountain of perfection any day. Give me some of that Yum,Yum. Alright,Alright,Alright~!"
"Do I have to tell Keiji on you,Mi?" A sigh left her lips at that comment though she couldn't help but laugh at the statement.
"Ai, don't be mean! I am just showing some appreciation for a handsome guy. He can't compare to my Kei," Miri said confidently though gazed at her a little bit still grinning while they began their journey home again. "Still that guy knows how to get full attention of the room-maybe I could set-."
"No." The answer came out as simply as that know what thoughts she had starting to set in motion in her brain, and didn't like that the 'Ninja matchmaker ' wanted to have another shot at fixing her up. "That's final Miri."
"I will get you out your single routine someday, Aira."
"High doubt that Mi. There's nothing wrong with my routine."
Miri scoffed at her friend's response before adding, "Yeah, right Miss Queen of Denial."
Aira shook her head giving a small chuckle. "What am I going to do with you?"
They continued on their way, leaving the scene of where she had collided with the stranger behind them. Aria couldn't help but give one last glance over her shoulder towards the direction that the mysterious red headed man disappeared to, hoping that she could possibly run into him again soon.
A/N: Hi guys! :) Thanks for checking out this story, and this is my first one. The summary was done by BrokenSkiylitLights she is an amazing author. If you haven't already check out her Yu Yu Hakusho story Gravity it literally freaking awesome at the next chapter. :3