She was right in the middle of an unknown desert, fortunately with food to spare and good supply of water but also with a broken down convertible. Sitting on the driver's seat; her head was leaning on the headrest, looking up at the sky in mild protest, as if she can blame the heavens for her misfortune. The soft black interiors of the car was hot against her skin, sweat was starting to form on her forehead.
The hood of her red vehicle was ajar and hot smoke was coming out of it, adding to the heat from the sun, the wind was just as warm. She let out an exasperated sigh, "maybe this wasn't such a good idea" she thought to herself. "but I wouldn't mind the free tan" she mused silently. She let the mild sunlight sink in through her pale skin with her eyes closed beneath her white rimmed sunglasses. She placed her arms on the driver's wheel. The rich, golden sound of her bangles were soothing as it rang through her ears.
Her phone started ringing all of sudden, her sweet ring tone sang melodiously. She tilted her head to the side unwillingly. The device was placed on the passenger seat, it was pink and white, with charms dangling through a small hole. The light was blinking but she wasn't in the mood to speak to anyone right now, so she just left it like that until the ringing stopped.
She was trying to make a decision. That is to continue moving forward without the car, or to dial the number and ask for help. Somehow she found herself stuck in the middle, or perhaps stuck because of the free tan, but right in the middle felt kind of right at the moment. Plus, she didn't like the idea of being towed back to where she came. She has been planning this get a way for quite some time and she really didn't want it to end with a tow truck.
The battle between go forth and go back hadn't been settled even as dusk made its presence known.
She found herself exhausted, even if she did nothing arduous. She rested on top of the hood which has cooled down with her hands spread out and her legs crossed. Her sweet baby off-white dress was tucked underneath her to keep it from being blown away and she was sure she could feel sand grains inside her boots. For some reason, she felt as if she wasn't the only one there, unlike a few hours ago when she was completely alone.
She elevated herself using her elbows to see what was in the distant. Aside from the setting sun and the dust in the wind, she was sure she could make up a group of people walking towards her. She pulled her sunglasses back to her hair and squinted her eyes to make sure they weren't fooling her.
Yes, it was too good to be true, here is her salvation.
She slid off the hood of the car and waited for them to come. The group consisted of 2 females, one with short black hair and glasses, the other one with blue tresses. And 5 males. One of them was really big, the other guy looks like a samurai and the other looks kinda like a college student, there was a shorter guy, too and another tall guy who reminded her of her gym instructor
She shivered at the thought.
First off, this group, she thinks, broke the status quo. They found it kind of funny too, since they all look so different from one another, physical appearance, per se. It's as if someone was power tripping, selecting people randomly and forcing them in a group.
She was instantly reminded of a reality t.v show.
...
"That's a little peculiar," said Franklin, eying the girl with the broken down car from the distant.
"Yeah, you don't see something like that in a middle of the desert everyday," Phinx agreed.
"Nah, I see them around a lot of times, only they're not as lively," said Feitan. With his hand on his pockets
"I meant the car, it's THE limited edition," Phinx clarified. "Aside from the driver's seat and the passenger seat, its boasts two rows of seats in the back, making it an 8 seater vintage convertible, and a huge trunk"
"Don't even think about it" Machi snarled, "the only thing we need right now is a car that big that isn't even working"
"I can fix that!" came Shalnark's cheerful voice, of course what can't he fix? "I'm sure it just over heated..or something" he shrugged.
"So we'll be taking the car then?" Shizuku asked.
"Where will you get the water?" Nobunaga asked.
"Where will I sit?" Franklin asked.
"Good questions" Shalnark grinned apologetically. Thinking that fixing the car would be a whole lot easier compared to answering his comrades.
...
She was standing face to face with the group of people who looked as if they were born to kill. Surely she has heard of Geneiryodan, the most notorious band of thieves, at large. But who would expect to find them, let alone, find anyone in the middle of the desert.
For the better sense of things, she didn't doubt that they are dangerous guys. But somehow she must work her way around them, she is outnumbered, helpless and to her disadvantage, her red convertible is a clear giveaway of the kind of status she has in society. She knew very well that they can strip her off her valuables and take whatever they can and use it to their advantage. Then, they would finish her off, leaving her body behind to rot in the middle of nowhere, with no one to tell her family.
Geneiryodan was thinking that, too.
she straightened up, "Hi there" she greeted, her voice was as cheerful as it was since she left her home. She beamed at them genuinely, as if they didn't pose any threat. The group was dumbfounded and some even forced not to laugh,this wasn't the reaction they were expecting from someone or anyone in particular whose confronted by them.
"I'm starting to loose confidence in my self" said Nobunaga as he snickered. He already did a full scan of the girl, no weapons, no armors, no nothing. Just a typical civilian, there wouldn't be any thrill with this kill.
"Well, Hello" Shalnark smiled, since he was by nature, friendly. "I don't know how to say this but.."
"We'll take the car" Phinx stated, leaving no room for negotiations.
The girl crossed her elbows and thought for a minute. "Hmm.. it is my first car" her face was full of sentiments, she casted her eyes onto vehicle, her hand gliding gracefully on its smooth finish.
"Okay" she smiled yet again. "Knock yourself out"
Another dumbfounding moment. Everyone stood straight in awkward silence. Anya was just like any other human being stuck in the middle of the desert, the easiest way to cut her out of her misery is to just kill her. There is no way that they are tagging this girl along. But somehow, gut instincts told them she was not like everyone else, she has value.
"This is the part where you're supposed to run" said Feitan.
"Oh.." said the Anya, tucking her hair behind her ear "I can do that if you want me to"
Another awkward silence. Feitan sighed.
Shalnark scratched his temples. "Wow, you sure are strange, are you?" he said as he caught sight of her long chained necklace with a vintage cameo pendant.
"In one condition" Anya said sternly, so that her right hand was in a number gesture. "I need you to take me to Paradise Hotel"
The girl is very attractive, no doubt. Her hair was a shade between brown and auburn, her thick fringe fully covered her forehead but was swept to the side. The rest of her hair was tied in a messy bun with stray curls framing the sides of her face.
"I don't mind" said Shizuku, "how about you?" She turned to Franklin.
"I don't mind either" the giant replied.
"Aren't we supposed to kill her and take everything useful in her possessions?" Feitan scoffed, slightly annoyed.
"Well, I do have food" Anya said, it was a last resort, a desperate one. But girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do.
"FOOD?" Nobu, Phinx, Feitan and Shalnark chorused. When was the last time they ate? They could not remember.
"Yeah" she nodded her head as she walked towards the compartment and double checked her belongings. "and water enough for everyone.. I guess"
"Let's take the food first then kill her, or kill her then take the food" Phinx thought aloud.
"Well, as long as there is someone with you who knows how to cook, you guys are good to go" said the girl.
Very awkward silence followed.
"I thought so" she giggled. "I can cook, I'll cook for you guys, just take me to Paradise Hotel, you can keep the car, too." To Anya's disbelief, it looks as if things were working out for her, or perhaps the Phantom Troupe was in no mood to kill. "So, what do you say?" she offered.
"Why didn't you pack canned food instead" Feitan commented, frowning, It was a good question even if it was a little off topic. "And how are you going to cook in the middle of the desert?"
"I'm in for healthy living and natural ingredients" Anya answered, ever so proud with her hands on her waist, "I watch what I eat and as for the cooking part.. Keep me alive and leave everything to me" she grinned coyishly.
Phinx nodded his head, he is also a fan of healthy living. Well, aside from the killing of course, he does mind his diet. It was fairly obvious that in Geneiryodan he was the most well-built.
"... I am hungry" Phinx said, feeling his stomach growling.
"We'll take it" Machi concluded. A lot of things going in her mind right now.
"Since when did you start deciding for this group" Nobu asked with a sarcastic yet lazy tone.
"Since now" Machi rolled her eyes, she turned to Anya. "I'll be taking your ring, too" It's not that she took the part all of a sudden, in Machi's defense. Just that, she knows no one would take the initiative and right now, she's in no mood to do some flip coins. Everyone knew she can be unreasonably impatient sometimes.
"Good eye" Anya smiled. "No problem" Anya's heart sank, but if it were her life on the line, what could she do?
...
The sky was moonless that night, it wasn't awfully quiet though. Shalnark and Phinx were trying to fix the damage on the car. Shalnark was fixing it, Phinx was merely admiring. Good thing is that the music player is working okay, that way they'd have music playing in the background and it wouldn't be as awkward.
The rest of Geneiryodan was seated around a camp fire while Anya was busy cooking using the portable stoves she brought. Shizuku would come to offer help every now and then to which Anya was very grateful for. Though at some point, Shizuku's book robbed her attention and ended up being too absorbed with her reading, completely forgetting about what Anya asked her to do.
"She forget things very easily" Franklin informed Anya, he stood up, "If you need help with anything.."
Anya looked up at Franklin's towering height. "No need, thanks!" She laughed nervously, "This is a piece of cake"
Machi was suspicious of the new comer. Though the girl seemed to be nonthreatening to them, she somehow got this feeling that there is more to her than a random girl stuck in the desert. They need to spare the girl and she hates spares. Feitan, Nobu and Franklin on the other hand were enjoying a good game of cards where Nobu was accused of cheating well in fact it was Feitan.
Nothing strange, just spiders being spiders.
Anya sighed in relief, she doesn't really get scared that easily, of course it's obvious that these guys are no good, but something tells her they are not at all that bad. Actually, she feels kind of safe being around them.
It was pretty ironic, at first she was annoyed at the fact that her car was full of junk that was too much for one traveler. The outback trip was supposed to be for a party of 5, she kind of over did the packing, just in case. But then the rest of the party goers made a last minute cancellation, leaving her devastated but determined, still. That, and with plenty of supplies to spare.
She took a sip on the curry-life-saver "It's done," smiling with satisfaction, she announced "Dinner is ready"
...
The only things which can be heard were the soothing love song played through the car, the soft rattle sounds of the utensils and the occasional crackling sound made by the firewood all of which were gathered by Feitan and Phinx from who-knows-where.
"I have to give it to you" said Nobu with a huge grin, "I'm glad we didn't kill you then" finishing his third batch.
"Yeah" Feitan agreed, still not finished with his plate full of curry and rice "Beef curry is better than murder.. well on some occasions"
"Occasions such as this?" Anya laughed. But inside, she was so relieved. Even if she tried to put up a fight, she was way too outnumbered.
"Don't be too laxed Missy, we can kill you after we eat" said Nobu with a hint of humor, which Anya took seriously with a hard gulp.
Phinx was too busy eating, so was Shalnark but he didn't fail to compliment her, "This is really good.. ah.." Shalnark suddenly stopped eating. "I forgot to ask your name!"
"It's Anya" Shizuku answered, clearly satisfied with her meal.
Those who were paying attention were surprised, namely Machi, Shalnark and Franklin. Shizuku is extremely forgetful, it was strange of her to remember someone's name so easily.
"Oh Anya, I'm Shalnark" he smiled with a boyish grin, "And these are Machi, Nobunaga, Phinx, Franklin and Feitan, I reckon you already know Shizuku" the others nodded their head in acknowledgment, Anya bowed politely with a smile.
Machi stood up and gathered everyone's plates. Taking Phinx's too, even if he wasn't finished, causing him to run after Machi til he got his plate cleared.
"Machi's a neat freak" Shalnark said, "She can't help seeing stuff disarranged"
Anya laughed, "I can't imagine seeing anyone who can"
"Thank you" came Machi's reply from afar. "At least somebody else thinks so" she said to herself.
"And thank you for the meal" Shizuku politely bowed.
"I'm glad you liked it" Anya replied, beaming.
"Where did you learn how to cook like this?" Franklin asked, with his mouth full of rice.
"Well it's only proper for my age I think.. since I've been preparing myself" Anya answered timidly.
"Preparing for?" Machi frowned.
Anya placed her hands in each side of her cheeks with a cheesy grin, clearly abashed.
Machi rolled her eyes at this, she knew what Anya's reaction had meant.
"Preparing for marriage?" Shizuku asked, her fingers pushing the rim of her glasses closer to her eyes.
"Mm!" Anya nodded her head cheerfully, her hands clapping softly, soundlessly.
"You are getting married?" Nobu asked, "Aren't you too young for that?" he was surprised of course, since he saw Anya as someone from her teens, too young to even think about marriage. But also, it's because he is the conservative and traditional type of guy.
"No, not really getting married" Anya confessed, her mood abruptly becoming somber now, a hint of disappointment in her eyes as she recollected some memories she'd rather keep to herself. "But, it's nice to think about, that's all" she forced out a weak smile.
"Oy Machi!" Phinx called out, "hand me some beer over here"
In a matter of seconds a can of beer came flying out of nowhere and hitting Phinx right in the face, sending him flat on his back.
"What did you do that for?" he sat back up, "That hurt" he almost sounded like he's whining.
"You deserve it, pig" Machi scorned as she each handed the others their canned drinks without hurting anyone.
"Thanks" said Anya when she took her can of orange soda, "So what bought you guys here?" she asked.
"Well.." Shalnark thought for a while, "It's kinda complicated"
"How so?" she persisted, very curious.
"We are headed to Paradise Hotel ourselves" Said Franklin, opening his can of soda. "We are supposed to meet our boss there"
"Oh" Anya said, "That's great, maybe it's destined that we met here then"
None gave out any comments, since a few of them do not believe in such, knowing their Danchou does like these kind of things. Destiny included, the subject is debatable.
"So what do you guys do? Are you assassins?" she asked.
"What if we were?" Feitan asked, his face mask was pulled down, "You scared?"
"Not at all" Anya replied, "I'm thinking of doing some steak and mashed potatoes tomorrow"
Nobu laughed boisterously while others seem to relish the humor. "We'll keep you alive alright, but we might keep you for good, too" he joked.
"You don't seem to be too nervous with that idea" said Machi, "We are more than assassins you know"
"Well" Anya answered, "Being around armed people is not really new to me, I got used to being with people stronger than I am" she answered truthfully with a shrug.
"Which reminds me, how long will it take before we get there?" Anya asked turning to Shalnark.
"Well, if we get the car running we should be there in no time" Shalnark answered, "Will your supplies last?"
"With everyone's appetite, it's good for two days" Anya answered, a little worried that they might run out of water.
"Pfft, two days? You're lucky we are two people short, Phinx thought about for a while "Oh! two and a half," He snickered.
"There is more of you?" Anya asked. Anya wondered how the others look like.
"Yeah, back ups" Nobu answered.
"No worries, we won't be taking that long" Shal said as he got up to his feet and walked towards the car.
"Hmn. Anya" came Shizuku's voice, "What about you? Why are you going to Paradise Hotel?" she asked softly
"Ahm" Anya smiled, " Heard some great things about it and figured why not give it a good visit"
"Bad liar" Franklin interjected in a sing song tone.
"Paradise Hotel is a luxury hotel and casino right in the edge of Mizcombe desert, where we are right now. It's has very limited access since the most exclusive and high end social parties are usually held there, surely a woman such as yourself, can afford to fly unless you don't want blimp officials scanning and calling your relatives for background check" said Shalnark, intelligent but never intimidating.
"Aren't you supposed to fix the car?" Phinx said with a very lazy tone in his voice.
Shal stuck his tongue out, "I am working on it" he answered. He was fixing the car and was a few feet away but he does enjoy the little conversation the rest of the group was having.
"Are blimp securities that tight now a days?" Nobu asked.
"No, not really" Shalnark said, "Only blimps that take passengers to Paradise Hotel"
"So.." Machi followed, "What's your say on that, Anya?"
"Well.." Anya blushed, "You caught me, but it's kind of embarrassing to admit it to you guys" She sat curled up, hugging her knees.
"Oh c'mon " said Phinx, "It can't be that bad"
"Well no" Anya hesitated, "Uhm.. I'm expecting someone there, well not expecting, he doesn't even know I'm coming"
"Your boyfriend?" Shizuku asked.
Anya nodded her head, "Kind of like that"
"What do you mean kind of like that?" Nobu asked, thinking if this girl were his daughter, he'd strangle her all the way home.
Anya thought about it for a while before answering, "We are kind of more than boyfriends and girlfriends but a little less compared to a married couple, our relationship is a little complicated" more like very, she thought.
"Oh, so marriage is the only thing that is keeping you" Franklin said
Anya lit up, "Exactly!" Exactly what I want to happen
"Why would you come looking for him? Was he unfaithful?" Machi asked, mildly intrigued this time.
"Oh no" Anya gasped, "He's wonderful, only that.. he's always away "
"Why?" Franklin asked.
"Work keeps him away from me, so he takes care of that first, he said it's for our future"
"Are you sure that he's working on something for your future?" Nobu asked, "He might be working on something else"
The rest of the guys seemed to agree with Nobu's statement.
"Oh no, he's not like that at all" Anya gasped on her lover's defense, "But I know there are some things he'd like keep from me"
"Well.." Shalnark said, "That's kinda unfair"
Anya nodded solemnly, "He said its for my own good, I know he has my best interest at heart, but sometimes I feel like he's hiding too much, when there is nothing to hide really, I mean it's me" it was like the happiness was sucked from her in an instant.
"What would he hide from you aside from an affair?" Feitan asked, he doesn't really consider feelings, his or others. It doesn't matter to him.
"His occupation" Anya answered briefly. It came out of nowhere, perhaps it came out of the hurt she feels inside. But she did regret ever mentioning it. She never tells anyone anything about her relationship. Aside from that, not a lot of people from her turf knows she even has one.
"What about his occupation?" Feitan asked again. He was getting used to the asking. Actually none of them in the Ryodan have mutual friends aside from each other, well none they know of. And the fact that they are learning about someone (who they are not going to kill) is very new to them. Very new and enlightening.
"Well, he has access to a lot of things and places.." Anya was really starting to hesitate now, choosing her words since she doesn't want to get everyone judging someone they don't even know.
"So he's a smuggler, big deal" Phinx was lying on the ground on his side, his elbow propped up, supporting his head.
Anya choose not to say anything, so she gave out a little laugh instead.
"What's your boyfriend like?" Shizuku asked casually.
"Well, he's very good looking" Anya began, "And he likes collecting, he's kind of like a businessman, too. But more like an art dealer as well, he and my dad are good friends" she got really excited since she never had this talk with anyone before. She could just go on and on and on, talking about him and his awesomeness.
"Where did you meet a guy like that?" Franklin asked.
Anya blushed really hard, "Why so many questions?"
"None of us has ever been in any relationship worth talking about" Machi confessed straightforwardly.
"Guilty" said Phinx,
"Guilty" Feitan followed,
"Guilty" came Frank and Shizuku in unison
"Guilty" Shalnark admitted almost too proudly.
"Not Gulty!" Nobunaga announced, "Next question! how long have you known each other?"
Nobu's sudden announcement was followed by contagious laughters, outbursts and insults which ended up with Shalnark begging everyone to stay quiet so Anya can continue with her story.
"Well, I've known him since I was 14..15, I think. He used to hang around the house with my dad, Dad works with the arts and culture industry. So they were really close, always talking about unknown treasures and undiscovered places"
"Sounds familiar..." said Feitan
Everyone had the idea..
"NAH!" they all chorused.
"So, you two have been going out ever since you were 14 - 15?" Shal asked, very skeptic.
"No" Anya laughed, "I knew him then, but we weren't interested in each other like that, he was like an annoying older brother. We only started dating two years after"
"Okay.." Machi sighed, combing her hair with her eyes closed, her lips was pursed in a thin line. "So how did that came about?"
"Well yeah.." Anya said, "So after a year or so, I was sent away for school, I was on my 2nd year in the university when we met, accidentally" Anya recalled. Laughing. "I used to take my friend's shift at the ice cream parlor every morning, and that was the start of it"
"And then?" said Shizuku, the story really getting to her now.
"It's getting kinda late" Anya laughed nervously, feeling really uncomfortable with all her secrets being revealed, by force.
"Continue" Machi's tone was icy and beyond compare, spine-chilling.
Anya nodded her head at once. Machi sure was the scariest. She's not afraid of Feitan's or Nobu's death threats, at least not as much as she feared Machi's sharp tone and ice cold stare.
"I remember the first time I saw him..." Anya soft spoken voice trailed off as she began.
...
Fall was on it's way, the leaves were changing colors, the wind was starting to chill.
Fall was her favorite season.
Ever since she started working there, sales had gone up 88% in profits and revenue, and still counting..
She didn't mind the extra work and the ridiculous pay.
She just needed something to keep her busy, distractions.
16 year old Anastasia Bellegarde was ready to go back to her apartment, after taking her friend's full shift for that day. The round wall clock in neon-blue says 4:22 PM, Anya decided it was time to start the cleaning since she'll be closing in 8 minutes. She exited towards the kitchen, taking off her baby pink apron with cupcake prints.
Then, the old fashioned doorbell rang. A last minute customer entered the quaint little shop. This very small yet very famous ice cream parlor was situated on top of a hill, it has baby blue walls which was heavily decorated with photos of ice cream and famous people with ice cream, enclosed within red and aquamarine frames.
"Be there in a minute!" she called out.
The tables and chairs were made of sturdy light wood with beige cushions, the tables were either round for two seaters or square for four seaters, there were shelves full of decorative items as well, like pastries and coffee beans. The long freezer near the counter displays a huge array of creamy gelato and a small display counter rooms the pies and cakes.
It was a strange craving for the black haired man, even strange that he is actually willing to indulge. Looking up at the menu board behind the counter, which was written beautifully with pink and yellow chalk, he cannot decide.
Anya was about to return to the counter, ready to take the man's order and call it a day. But upon entering, she couldn't help but swallow when her eyes laid on the customer. He was tall and pale, his jet black hair hung straight and long, his eyes were deep and mysterious. He was, undeniably, very good looking and very familiar, too. But since she was looking at him from the side, she really couldn't tell. But it was a perfect profile nonetheless.
She never thought about it, but this guy seemed to be her type. She never had types before, no man has ever left an impression on her such as this, and this is just by looking at from a distant. Gathering up all the courage she has from her work experience, she went to the counter and asked. "What can I get you?" For some reason she was far too shamed to look at him straight on. She avoided looking at his face, her cheeks were getting hot and the blush was starting to show.
The raven haired man was still undecided he didn't even bother looking at Anya since his eyes were still affixed on the freezer below, "Strawberry sounds good, but mango frothe doesn't look so bad either" he thought.
Anya took the opportunity to scan this mysterious man. He was wearing a crisp black suit, over a midnight blue shirt, no ties. The man placed a hand over his mouth, Anya caught glimpse of his cuff links, she thought those were similar to what her dad wears at home, she also knew they were pretty expensive.
"You sure are serious with your ice cream ne?" said Anya, That's when his attention shifted to the girl standing right in front of him, behind the vintage cash registrar.
For a while he stood still. Anya was smiling at him, even though she wasn't looking at him directly. Her reddish brown hair was tied in a bun, with it's layers tucked away from her face with colored hair pins. There was sweat on her temples which curled some stray strands of hair. Under her eyes were very faint circles, contrary to the strong blush visible on her cheeks. She wore a very bright smile but over time, her smile started to fade away. She tilted her head to the side and her small, pink lips turned into a sweet pout. "There is something on my face" the funny thing is, it was a statement.
Upon realizing his own foolishness, he laughed. She eventually laughed with him, too.
"No" he answered, his voice was cool and soothing. "It's.. it's" he never ran out of words but he can't seem to find the right one. "Perfect" he concluded, "It's perfect"
Anya bit her lip, smiling, blushing, nodding her head coyly. She has received plenty of compliments to the point where it meant nothing to her, but there was something with the way he said it that made her want to run outside and jump with happiness. She can feel her cheeks heating up, she can't recall when was the last time she felt something like this, or close to it.
After a few seconds, the black haired man drew his face closer to Anya's. The girl backed off nervously, blushing hard, her eyes turned away. "Is there something wrong?" she stammered.
The man held her chin gently with his thumb and forefinger, A smile spread across his pallid face. He examined the girl's features, it was exquisite. Her eyes were affixed onto the floor, hidden away by her long bashful lashes "Look at me.." he said ever so softly.
It was as if she forgot how to breathe, the moment she heard his voice. That soft, soothing voice, that seemed to have an unexplained power over her, magnetizing her, she complied. Slowly, she turned to him. Her face was just a couple of inches away from his. Their eyes locked on to each other, her deep blue eyes which arcs every time she smiles. It was beautiful.
"Anastasia" he said her name with a gentle smile on his face.
Her eyes widened upon realizing who that man was, "Kuroro.." she muttered. And with no further hesitations, she threw her arms around him.
It caught him off guard, surprised, he stiffened. For a moment he noticed that she was uttering something to him, but his senses failed due to the sudden embrace which he hadn't expected. But as she started sobbing and telling him how much she misses home and how happy she was she saw him, his tension eased, he found himself embracing the little girl he thought he knew then.
It took a few more seconds for him to return to his senses, Anya gently pulled herself away from him,
"I ruined your suit, sorry" she sobbed, forcing out a weak smile.
"Don't worry about it" Kuroro smiled. "And stop crying already, you're not a baby anymore.." he gently wiped her tears away with his thumb. There was something ironic with the way he said it, it's as if he realized that fact just now.
"I came here for ice cream, but look what I got, my suit drenched with tears of joy" said Kuroro, trying to lighten Anya's mood.
Anya giggled, "You're the one who was taking too long to pick" she replied playfully.
"Because" Kuroro reasoned out, his tone was very light and friendly, "there are too many"
"Strawberries are in season" She assumed he might need some help in choosing, but then she can't help but hold her panic, she hadn't checked if there was something on her face which caused him to look at her like that, was her hair funny, was there something on her teeth? She regretted smiling that time.
"Strawberry it is" He smiled back, his head slightly tilted to one side.
...
AN:
Anya is annoying here, I knoow -.- will show her true colors, soon.
And this fic was planned, I know where it's going and how it's going to end. Then all of a sudden, I had this urge to rethink the whole thing :I
maah, hate this feeling!
This has been revised: hope this one is not as horrid, lol! thank you so much for reading .heart.
Yours truly.
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