The third chapter is here by popular demand! And the fashion show approaches! What could possibly happen you ask? The fashion show may be in this chapter. I dunno if I want to make you wait or not. I wonder if I should be mean. I think I will be mean cause I'm not sure what's gonna happen after the fashion show. Well enjoy the third chapter best you can!
Disclaimer: I do not own High School Debut, however I am a high school student so I think I'm closing related. Along with billions of other teenagers across the globe!
High School Debut
Not So Perfect
Chapter Three
Impatient
Haruna rolled around on her bed, biting her nails. One more day until Yoh's birthday and the fashion show. She was both nervous and excited. She wondered if the outfit would look good on her. She'd never worn designer clothes before and feminine clothes didn't tend to look good on her. Her muscles always bulged too much under the outfits.
She suddenly remembered the time her and Yoh had gone shopping for a skirt. She smiled and calmed down a bit. All the things they'd had to go through and they were still together today.
She slowly drifted off into sleep and had wonderful dreams about Yoh wearing a skirt.
Haruna day dreamed through almost all her classes. Today she would go to the place where the fashion show would be and practice her walk and turns. She wondered if she'd get to see the outfit she'd be wearing today. She imagined all the amazing dresses they could put her in.
After school Haruna met up with Yoh by the gate. He looked at her oddly as her smile was filling her whole face.
"What are you so happy about?" He asked.
"Oh nothing."
"You're making me suspicious."
"I can't walk home with you today. I've got somewhere to be. I'll see you tomorrow!" She gave him a kiss goodbye then ran off for her training.
Haruna arrived at her destination and quickly ran inside. The group of models from the other day were standing huddled in a group by the runway.
The petite man made his way over to her when he saw her. A tiny girl was trailing behind him.
"Ah, you are here my darling. In all my rush the other day I did not get your name." He said in his strange voice.
"It's…uh…Haruna."
"Haruna, eh? We shall call you Haru."
"What? But why?"
"Do not question my work. Now this is Kyoko she will be walking down the runway with you. Your ensembles will fit together perfectly."
"Hello Haru. I'm Kyoko." The tiny girl smiled, bowing.
"Ah! Hello!"
"She's so pretty and tiny!" Haruna thought, wishing she could look more feminine like Kyoko did.
What if Yoh saw them walking together and thought Kyoko was more beautiful. And then he wouldn't be able to take his eyes off Kyoko and wouldn't even notice her in her feminine clothing!
Haruna pounded on her head to make the thoughts go away.
"Are you ok?" Kyoko asked.
"Ah, yes I'm fine."
"I'll be showing you how to walk so that we when we walk together it looks like we were meant to walk together."
"That's so cool!" Haruna said, getting excited.
"Ok, lets go."
They were sitting in the female dressing room back stage. Kyoko gave Haruna the shoes she'd be wearing in the show so she could get used to the feel of it.
They were nice dress shoes that looked a bit manly.
"It must be a female dress suit!" Haruna thought as she slipped on the shoes.
Kyoko walked down the catwalk, posed, turned and walked back up the catwalk. She looked amazing and professional. Haruna began to wonder how long she'd been in the business.
"Ok, now you try. I'll analyze how you do and fix it where it needs it." Kyoko said.
Haruna took a deep breath and began walking down the catwalk, trying to imitate what Kyoko had done. She posed, turned, and walked back.
"That was nice! But you need to relax your shoulders more and don't walk so stiff. Let your feet just glide over the catwalk. Don't think too much into it. And loosen up when you pose. And try a less feminine pose. It'll look better with your build. And when you turn, spin on one foot; just not too much you don't want to go in circles. Just a light turn then walk back. Now try again." Kyoko instructed.
Haruna began again. She relaxed her shoulders and legs and held her head high. She got to the end, posed, turned, and walked back.
"That was really good! But the pose still isn't working. Hmmmm," Kyoko thought for a minute. "Ah! I know. I'll be right back."
Kyoko ran back to the dressing rooms and emerged with a suit jacket.
"Put this on. It's what you'll be wearing in the show. As your walking slide it down your arms and when you get to the end, pose with the jacket slung over your shoulder, clutched in one hand."
Haruna put the jacket on. It didn't look as feminine as she'd hoped, but it fit her nicely and complimented her muscles. The girl she was filling in for must have had a large, muscled build too.
Haruna did as Kyoko said again. The jacket slid down her arms nicely and as she got the end, she slung it over her right shoulder. Leaning slightly to the right for a second she then turned and walked back up the catwalk.
"That's was so good Haru! You're a natural!" Kyoko said happily.
"I couldn't do it without your instruction."
"We'll look amazing walking down the catwalk together arm in arm! Well, I'll see you the night of the show! Bye!"
Kyoko ran off the sidewalk and joined the other models as they left.
"We must be playing the parts of best friends!" Haruna thought as she walked back towards the dressing rooms.
She put her own shoes back on and put the jacket back on its hanger. The rest of her outfit was inside a closet. She wanted to see it so bad! And, well, she had to put the jacket back with the rest, right?
Her hand twitched as she reached for the closet door knob. She wanted to see her outfit but wasn't sure if they'd be ok with her seeing it before the show. Maybe she would try it on just once. Just to see if it fits; and if it looks ok. Just as her hand touched the doorknob the dressing room door opened.
The petite man walked in, whistling a tune.
"Ah, Haru, what are you still doing here?" He asked.
"Oh, um, Kyoko had me wear the jacket for practice and I was just about to put it back with the rest of my outfit."
"Oh no, that wont be necessary. I'm going to send it down the hall for one last steam cleaning so it will look perfect tomorrow."
Haruna handed him the jacket. She frowned then remembered the shoes! Oh thank God for shoes!
"Well, I should probably put the shoes back in there." She said.
"Oh yes! I should have those shined again. Thanks for reminding me Haru. Now run along you need your rest for tomorrow."
Haruna left in a puddle of sorrow. She didn't get to see her full outfit, just the jacket.
She sighed and trudged off home.
Neko: Just think, the fashion show is in the next chapter! How exciting.
Asoaka: Just the sight of you makes me excited Neko-chan.
Neko: I don't whether to be disgusted or…disgusted.
Haruna: I can't wait to see my outfit!
Neko: Yes, yes, we know.
Mami: I've been wondering…what is the "petite man's" name?
Neko: Gerard.
(All look at her with funny looks on their faces.)
Neko: Well he's not Japanese!
Haruna: Geeeeeeeeeeraaaaaaaaard. I'm not expected to say his name in the story am I?
Neko: No. Why?
Haruna: Cause I don't think I could…
Neko: (Sweat drop) Ok then. Remember the fashion show it in the very next chapter! So R&R to find out what happens next!