AN: This piece is kind of wacky. :P
It's more of "older teen" range for this one as well. XP
Takes place after series.
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Over the years, it became the tradition of the girls to have slumber parties every so often. The location would change from Mia's dorm, Anna's, Rosetta's, May's or Sora's. Marion came for the evening and left when her father was ready to go.
It was May's turn to host.
And she had a classic game planned for when Marion left.
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Rosetta fidgeted in her spot as she debated.
"I think...I'll go with 'Dare'."
Mia hmmed as she thought of a task for the Diabolo prodigy to do. She smiled as a goofy one came to mind. "You have to call Ken and complement his eyes," Anna's chortling cut Mia off too soon, "And you can't explain why you're saying that!"
"I'll dial for you!" Anna laughed.
Sora shook her head. "He's so shy, he'll probably get all flustered about it."
May shushed her. "Put it on speaker!"
Anna did and then passed her phone to Rosetta. The poor girl was already so red just from thinking about having to do it.
The line rang, a few giggles came out.
"Hello?"
They all shushed. It was Rosetta's cue.
"Erm, h-hello Ken," Mia pointed at the girl, mouthing out 'your name'. Rosetta took a breath in and steeled her nerves. "This is Rosetta."
"Oh, hello. Did something happen at the stage?"
"No, I just wanted to call and say...you have nice eyes," the boy gawked on the phone, "But Mia thinks you're a hunk!" With that, Rosetta hung up before Ken could hear the laughs and Mia's exclamation.
"I've taught you well!" May crowed.
Mentor and mentee high fived each other.
"I hope he didn't hear us laughing," Sora murmured to herself. He was her friend; she'd hate to see his feelings hurt.
May caught the statement. "He'll get over it." With a grin, she added, "After constantly being rejected by you, I think he's grown a thicker skin by now."
"Rejected?" Sora frowned. "When did I do that?" The room was silent as the others shared looks. Sora saw them and her confusion grew. "Wait a minute..." Sora put her soda can down in shock, "You mean he likes me?"
"Uh, since you came to the stage three years ago!" Mia said with a shake of her head. "I'm honestly sad for him by how oblivious you are."
"No," Sora said with heavy skepticism. "You're just reading into it too much."
It was Rosetta's turn to ask. "Anna, 'Truth or Dare'?"
Anna got the emphasis on the first option. "Truth."
"In your opinion, does Ken have a long standing crush on Sora?"
"Totally."
Sora's eyes widened. "What? But why hasn't he said anything?!"
"May," Anna called out, "Truth or Dare?"
"Truth," came her flat response.
"In your opinion, explain why hasn't Ken said anything in terms Sora will understand."
May smiled and Sora was nervous upon seeing it. Everyone knew that May wasn't afraid to be blunt, which is probably why Anna had asked the Chinese acrobat to do the honors of stating the obvious.
"To put it simply," May drawled, "Ken hasn't said anything directly to Sora in the same way Sora hasn't directly said anything to Leon."
The room "Ooooed" at May's assessment.
Sora squeaked. "W-What does Leon have to do with any of this?"
"Oh Sora," came Mia's patronizing tone, "we know about your crush."
"'Crush' doesn't even begin to cover it," Anna said.
"True," Rosetta agreed, "there's this tension there that's really not present for crushes."
Sora blanched even more upon the sweet Rosetta's statement. Not you too, Rosetta!
"You're nineteen," May stated in a matter of fact manner, "it's not all that surprising your hormones are all over the place."
"Ok, let's switch topics!" Sora cut in before May said something even more embarrassing.
"Sure," May breezily allowed.
Sora slapped her forehead at May's grin. It's May's turn and I bet I can guess who she's going to pick...
"Sora...'Truth or Dare'?"
The redhead started sweating as she quickly batted the pros and cons around. Knowing May, she'll probably ask something to do with my crush if I choose Truth. But on the other hand, she might have me call him to say something embarrassing if I choose Dare! Was there no safer option!?
"Time's a ticking..."
Truth or Dare? Truth or Dare!
"If you don't pick in three seconds, I'll choose for you."
Truth? Maybe?
"3...2...and..."
"Dare!" Sora quickly got out. She'd rather face a dare than admit the truth...
May's grin curled deviously. "I hoped you'd choose Dare."
Drat.
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The next day's practice, Sora was on edge.
May's dare had to be fulfilled by the end of today since it was tricky. Sora nervously tugged on a lock of hair as she spotted Leon entering the main stage for a full practice.
"You have to find out if Leon wears boxers or briefs" May smugly declared, "But you can't ask him directly."
She gave a hard swallow. It's not like I can sneak into his place and check his drawers. Leon didn't live on the Kaleido Stage property.
She was going to have to check what he had on.
Shimatta...
May really was a demon.
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During practice, Leon had the distinct feeling that Sora was watching him more often than usual.
Not that he had an issue about it.
If anything, he took it as a positive sign.
However, when they were both up for their scene, he had been a bit startled to feel her hand drift over his torso and along the waistband of his practice shorts.
Someone's feeling forward today.
He nearly grinned in feral delight but he didn't, not wanting to intimidate her and stop this sudden boost of confidence she was exhibiting.
He was a bit disappointed that the scene ended so soon.
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Kalos called for a lunch break.
Sora pursed her lips as she grabbed her sweat towel. I was so close!
She had been blushing so much she didn't dare look at Leon when she attempted to take a peek. Judging by the fact that he didn't say anything when they got down, she took it as a sign that he hadn't noticed.
I don't know what I would have done if he had.
Her cheeks were red again. She took a long drink of her water bottle. It had to be done or else May was going to tell Leon that she's been the one giving him the homemade chocolates around Valentine's Day.
The she-demon even had a video of Sora sneaking it into his locker...
The thought made Sora's eyes widen. His locker might have spare clothes!
There was hope yet.
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Quietly, Sora inched around the corner into the men's locker room.
She had been noting who went in and who went out. The coast should be clear now. But just in case she had a hoodie on with the strings fastened to only have enough open for her to see. She tiptoed over to Leon's locker number; she had noticed that he was a being of habit and used the same locker over and over again.
Which works so conveniently for me.
She only had to figure out that one locker combo and then she was set for sneaking in treats. The second time she did it, she figured he would switch lockers, seeing that someone had hacked into it but he didn't.
I guess this means he secretly likes the treats.
The thought made her smile.
She quickly looked around and then she got to spinning the combination in.
32-56...
"Is there something you need in there?"
She stiffened, having been caught red handed.
With the reminder that she had her hoodie on and the fact that Leon didn't sound close to her, she made a mad dash down the aisles of the locker room and sprinted out the opposite exit.
She ran, weaved down random hallways and even leaped over people as she swung from the overhead lights and onto the rafters of the ceiling. She slipped out an open window and into a tree, withholding the urge to laugh with a sort of giddy adrenaline pumping her at her narrow escape.
Not today, Leon!
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They came back from the break.
Sora sat down in the audience seating area as the trampoline act was underway. She put her chin on her hand and sighed. The locker idea had been perfect, except Leon suddenly showed up.
How else I am going to find out? She could try guessing by looking at him, but she still had to bring back some sort of evidence that she had actually checked. Twisted May. That diabolical mind could be put to good, but May chose to go on the dark side. Sora started upon feeling someone stroking the back of her neck. What the...
"L-Leon?!"
She had turned around to see him leaning against the back of her seat, his hand still in the air where he had been touching her.
"I did not see you in the cafeteria."
She was a little frantic, but then got herself under control. "Oh, I fixed something back at my place."
"You cook?"
She blinked at the sudden question. "Well sometimes I do, but nothing fancy."
He nodded his head at that. "Same here." He looked thoughtful as he contemplated something. "Have you tried the food from the new restaurant that opened along the beach?"
"No, not yet."
"Would you like to join me for an early dinner?"
Her lips parted to refuse, still a little embarrassed about the locker room incident but then inspiration struck. Here's another chance!
"Sure!" she chirruped. "After practice?"
He gave a nod and continued to lean against her chair. She hadn't notice, having turned forward in order to plan out ways for her to figure out 'The Question'.
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They walked over from the stage to the restaurant upon her suggestion.
He had no issue with that, seeing as the place was close by. He wondered if she had asked to walk for more time together. A faint smile appeared on his face at the thought. Today was turning out to be promising in regards to her showing interest. Her hand brushed the side of his upper thigh a few times as they walked. He inwardly preened at the contact.
Very promising indeed.
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Sora pouted as she tried to feel the bottom of his boxers.
I don't think I'm feeling it.
She had gotten the idea when she recalled the times when she wore spandex underneath some short skirts. When she smoothed the skirt over, she could usually feel the bottom part of the spandex underneath.
So, is it briefs then?
She inwardly sighed. The idea had been good but with them in motion, she didn't think she could trust by touch right now.
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The restaurant had her looking around with a smile on her face.
He thought she'd like the seashell decor.
"Booth or table?" Their waiter asked.
Leon was getting ready to say 'table' when Sora snapped out of her staring to say "booth." He was surprised by the request, to say the least, but the decision just made him more certain that she was warming up to him.
"Is that ok with you?" she asked a little sheepishly.
"Of course," he rumbled out.
He was rewarded by the sight of her smile.
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She sat as close as she could to him and then gradually inched her way over.
They were almost thigh to thigh now and she hadn't seen a frown on his face nor did he scoot away for some space. Her hand was close to his leg when the server came to their table with the food.
So close!
She took up her fork and began to eat.
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They were finishing up when she decided to do the last thing she had in mind.
I hope your pants aren't expensive!
With that, she 'accidently' spilled some of her drink on him.
"I'm so sorry!" She grabbed her napkin and proceeded to wipe the drink off of his leg. "I'm such a klutz!"
She heard some rumbling sound from him, making her pause. She looked up at his face to see him laugh. She gaped at him, never having heard such a sound from him before.
"Sora, Sora," he murmured, some low chuckles escaping him as he grabbed her hand.
She eeped as he pulled her against him. Her brain blanked when she looked up and saw the smirk on his face. It had a knowing air with a heavy dosage of the satisfied predator catching its prey.
"You don't have to do these things for my attention."
"I, I'm not."
"Really now? So you were feeling me all day and sneaking into my locker because of a whim or childish dare?" He shook his head at her, not even realizing that he had guessed correctly. "I think not."
"How did you know-"
"You gave me chocolate on the Japanese White Day," he smoothly interrupted, "I looked up the date it was given."
"Oh." She hadn't considered that he'd notice that. She frowned a little as she felt the need to address the other part of his question. "But I was doing a -" she halted in her speech as his eyes lidded. She definitely hadn't seen that sort of expression on his face before.
She rather liked it...
His fingers lazily swirled circles along her thigh. "Would dessert at my place be appealing to you?"
She felt herself nod. He let out a slow smile.
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In the middle of the night, Sora carefully wiggled herself from under his arm.
She was almost out when he effortlessly pulled her back against the mattress. "Where are you sneaking off to?" he lowly murmured into her ear. "It's not even dawn yet."
"Just need the bathroom real quick."
He hmmed, nuzzling her cheek as his hand drifted along her body. "Don't take too long."
"I don't plan to," she breathed out.
He released her, watching her snag his shirt nearby and slipping it over her. He laid back against the bed in contentment, having liked the image of her in his shirt.
I should give her one.
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May grumbled from under her blankets as her text alert sounded off.
"This better be important..."
She opened the picture message and her jaw dropped upon seeing the image of Sora sticking her tongue at her in a shirt that was way too big for her. May scrolled down to read the text.
'He likes briefs during the day, boxers in the evening and neither when he sleeps.'
May was wide awake with that message. "I didn't think she'd move that fast."
Hell had frozen over and the Easter Bunny was now the president.
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Leon was half asleep when she returned.
He felt her lift his arm to get back underneath it; he roused himself enough to lift the limb up and back around her waist.
"G'night," she said.
His head bumped against hers. "Night."
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AN: I don't know where this came from. XP
