Another Chapter of this fic up! Sorry, but I'm more excited about putting up this fic than Oracle, so I might update this one more often. BUT don't worry, I am still working on Oracle. Its just that it is not as well planned as this fic, so I have to think a it more on how to start it ahah. I hope you enjoy this chapter! By the way I am raising the rating for this fic because it has some content here that may not be very suitable for everyone.
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, Gucci or Armani, but I did mention them in this chapter.
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Chapter 2: Photo Shoot
By: Koumiko
At the Odaiba Airport..
Welcome to Odaiba, Japan. We hope you have enjoyed the trip. Thank you for using Japan Airlines.
A tall woman stepped out from the doors from the airplane. (A/N: Imagine this being a movie, and when a character steps out, the camera focuses on the feet first then SLOWLY goes up haha.) On her feet were a pair of red, pointed high heels, and a pair of skinny jeans flaunted her long, slender legs. She dragged a large, black rolling luggage case behind her, and another black carry-on bag around her arms. Written on the bags was the brand, Gucci. She wore a tan blazer over a white collared shirt, and it highlighted her slim, hourglass figure. Her long, brown hair was done in a high, sleek ponytail, and her eyes were covered with large sunglasses. The woman smiled revealing perfect teeth. It seemed that with each step she took, a breeze made her clothes and hair fly.
"I'm back, Japan." She said.
Meanwhile...
TK was unpacking some boxes of clothes into his new place. He was only wearing some khaki shorts and a white beater. He rented an apartment near his modeling agency building. The size and quality of the rooms was not that great in comparison to the house, but he rented it in the hope of returning to Kari very soon. The phone rang. TK jumped out of his pile of clothing on the bed and dashed for the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hi, TK, would it be alright if you come to the building right away? I have some important things to discuss with you," Cody, TK's manager, said on the other line.
"Sure thing, Cody, I'll be there right away!" TK said, and hung up. He quickly put a sweater on and stepped out of his apartment.
TK took the elevator downstairs and walked out. He jogged across the street, and entered a building called "Japan International Models."
"TK! That was fast! I wasn't expecting you for another half-hour!" Cody exclaimed.
"Cody, when I said I'll be here right away, I meant it." TK laughed, rubbing Cody's brown hair.
"Hey!"
"You still haven't changed, huh?" TK said. "Still the whiny little kid!" They started walking down a well lit hallway. There were so many pictures of either models or the awards that the agency has received hanging on the walls.
"Little? I'm almost as tall as you!" Cody retorted.
"Weren't you always almost as tall as us, older kids?"
"What does it matter, at least I'm more responsible than some of you guys." He said, holding up a clipboard. "I had to call you here to meet someone."
TK snorted. Cody opened a door and led him in.
"At least I still don't drink prune juice–," he said under his breath, before being stopped short by who he saw. Or what he saw. Sitting on a chair was a woman, poised, and not moving. Her lips can only be seen under her huge sunglasses. The lips slightly parted as TK entered. She was more beautiful now than when he last remembered her.
"TK, meet Rika Makino. She's a Japanese model from America." Cody introduced the woman. (A/N: I don't think I mentioned him at all in One True Love, so I'll just write him as if he didn't know about what happened between them.)
"Rika?" TK was in shock. Rika lifted her sunglasses and placed them on the top of her head. Her dark blue eyes looked at TK's blue eyes.
"TK?" She now said, still not smiling. She stood. She was almost as tall as TK. She looked at TK's face closer through squinted eyes.
"I thought it was you!" She finally exclaimed, smiling. "It's been so long! How are you?" She asked.
"I'm fine. I didn't know you went to America!"
"Yeah, my mom made me pursue modeling, which I found to be quite fun."
"Okay, stop," Cody suddenly interrupted them. They both looked at him. "You guys know each other?"
"Uh, yeah?" TK said, confused.
"Yeah, we had... we were friends in high school." Rika said, careful about mentioning their history together.
"Oh wow! This is even better than expected!" Cody exclaimed. The two just looked at him, bewildered. "I was going to tell you guys that there is going to be a photo shoot on a new Armani collection, and I need a couple to showcase the male and female wardrobes. I thought you guys could do it, since TK is popular here in Japan, while Rika is well known in America. You guys knowing each other could really help the on-camera chemistry between you two in the shoots!"
"Uh... so when is this photo shoot?" TK asked.
"It'll start tomorrow at 6:00 am so wake up bright and early! Thanks guys!" Cody stepped out, leaving TK and Rika alone in the room.
"No..." TK groaned after Cody left.
"What's wrong?" Rika asked, touching TK's arm gently.
"Nothing.. It's just that.. I still need to unpack because I just moved into a new apartment, and I don't know if I'll finish early enough to get to bed early." TK complained. Rika jumped at this.
"I'll help you! We are going to be in the same picture, and I don't want my modeling partner look like a skunk that just got run over!" Rika said, grabbing his wrist and dragging him out of the door. "Where do you live?"
TK was in shock at her forwardness, but nonetheless he smiled.
"You are still the same Rika," he said to her. She smiled. They both walked toward TK's apartment.
"So what brought you back here to Japan?" TK asked, folding the clothes that Rika threw at him.
"Well, I wanted to be home. It has been five years since I've been home. I wanted to see how you guys are doing too."
"But, wouldn't it have been better at the States? You'd be more well known, and you'd probably get more money than here."
"It's not always about the money, TK. The main reason I went into modeling was because I wanted to travel the world. If I worked a boring desk job, I'll be stuck in one place forever, and I'd feel like I wasted my life."
"That's true. By the way, how is Ryo?"
"Ryo?" Rika was confused.
"Aren't... Aren't you guys still dating?" TK said slowly, trying not to offend her.
"Wow, TK we sure haven't kept in touch!" Rika exclaimed. "Ryo and I had broken up a few months ago. He's here in Japan. We broke up while he was visiting me in the States."
"Oh, I'm sorry. I just assumed..." TK mumbled, embarrassed.
"Oh no, its fine. I'm assuming you're still with Kari? Your surprise at our break up kind of gives it away. Wow, five years." Rika said.
"Actually, me and Kari are taking a little break for a bit. We're trying to figure our lives out."
"Well, that makes us both broken hearted, huh?" Rika commented. TK said nothing.
Flash.
"Great job, guys, keep that going! Wonderful, Rika!" The photographer exclaimed excitedly. "BEAUTIFUL!"
TK had his arms around Rika's shoulders, in a pose that made them look like they were about to kiss. Rika moved her hand and placed it on TK's cheek.
"Hold it!" Another flash.
"Alright, good job, models. Now we must get you into the last part of the collections. Lingerie." The director said. "We need make up and lingerie!"
TK and Rika's eyes widened, still look at each other in their embracing pose. The make up crew pried them from each other's arms and rushed them to the change rooms.
TK came out of the change room and found an elegant black and white day bed in the center of the set.
"Alright TK, just lie on the bed. We need to wait for Rika." TK did as he was told.
Rika stepped out of her change room a few minutes later, a towel covering her body, and the hair dressers doing final touches to her brown hair, which was curled. TK's stomach dropped. He felt even more awkward in the underwear with Rika there.
"Rika, there you are!" The director said. He approached her and told her a few instructions as she nodded. He helped her remove her towel. She was wearing a bra and underwear combination, of VERY lacy material.
"Alright, Rika, seduce him!"
Rika boldly strode to TK in her outfit and TK was holding out his hands in fright.
"Don't worry, TK, I won't bite." She said slyly, taking his hands and lying on top of him.
"TK!" Cody shouted from behind the director. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? I THOUGHT YOU GUYS KNEW EACH OTHER!"
"Not this close, though!" TK yelled back uncomfortably.
"Ssshh," Rika said, stroking TK's hair, then his shoulders. She leaned in to whisper in his ear. "Just play along TK. It's not going to kill you." The flashes never stopped. TK finally decided to act and the photographer never stopped clicking the camera. After they finished, TK was in Rika's embrace, his head resting on her chest, and his hands touching her lingerie.
"Alright, it's a wrap!" The director said. He walked toward TK and Rika, who were now in their own towels. "You guys, that was sexy! I didn't know you guys had experience in this type of modeling!" He added. TK and Rika's jaw dropped.
"You guys will be famous in more ways than you think," he whispered, winking, before walking away.
"Why do I get the feeling this photo shoot is going to ruin my life?" TK mumbled to himself.
"It won't ruin your life. It'll make you more famous and rich. Isn't that what you wanted?" Rika said. TK didn't answer. "Well, I'll see you later, baby." Rika added, stroking his cheek. She laughed and left TK alone sitting on the day bed. He blushed. He touched the cheek which she had gently caressed with her hand.
TK found himself still blushing as he thought of Rika and the photo shoot. It was already dark outside, and 7 hours had passed since they ended the photo shoot. As if he were in a trance, he picked up the phone and dialed Rika's phone number, which he received from her after the shoot.
"Hello?"
"Rika?"
"Hi, TK, what's up?"
"I... I was just wondering... my novel premiere is tomorrow... will you be my date?"
There was a long pause on the other end of the phone.
"Just as a favor for a friend? Please?" TK added.
Rika sighed.
"TK? Are you sure about this?"
"Yes."
"Alright then, I will go. Thanks for inviting me," Rika said.
"Thank you! I'll meet you at 6:30 pm at my apartment. Bye." TK said, hanging up the phone. Then he picked it up again, dialing a different number.
"Hey, TK," Cody's voice was heard on the other line.
"Cody, can we talk? Let's meet at the bar across the agency." TK said.
"Sure thing, TK," Cody said. "See you there. Bye."
TK hung up the phone again, and grabbed his jacket and stepped out into the cool night air.
"TK? What's bothering you?" Cody asked, as he sat beside TK at the bar. "I'll just have water," he said to the bartender.
"It's ... Rika... I don't know.." TK mumbled.
"What's wrong with Rika? You guys looked awesome at the shoot!" Cody added.
"Well, I haven't told you this, but we used to date back in high school... and... and I think I'm falling for her again."
"Um.. I don't see what's wrong with that, TK."
"You know that I love Kari. Why do I have these feelings for Rika then?" He asked. He took a sip from his wine.
"Oh... well, who do you love more?" Cody asked, drinking the water he was served. "Can I have a prune juice please?" He said to the bartender. TK laughed, but did not reply, still deep in thought.
"If I say marriage, you say..?" Cody said, trying to lead TK to an answer. TK didn't answer. Cody smiled. "I know you have a girl in mind. And I think you should marry her." Cody said.
Problem number 3: Rika! AHHHH She's BACK!!!! Please Review! Thanks for reading this far! This was much longer than the first. I hope you all liked this chapter.
What will happen to TK at his novel's premiere? What will Kari say about Rika?!? Find out on the next chapter! So until then Cya!!
xoxo, Koumiko
P.S. I just noticed something. Rika and Kari use the same letters...If you split Rika in half to Ri and Ka, and switch them, it becomes Ka Ri !!! HEEHEEE Sorry its my newest discovery and I'm extremely proud of myself.. n.n.. cya next update!