PARTY
Next morning Mimi was already busy. She wanted to invite all her old friends over at her house for a nice small party and needed to buy the last things to make her home comfortable and more Mimi-like.
Her coming back was welcomed with surprise and happiness but convincing everybody to clear their schedule and meet up was quite the task. Luckily she succeeded, or better say she forced them. So they decided the party to be the day after, that is to say the present day, in the evening.
-Dammit, I forgot to bring out the trash today!- she cried, looking at the trash schedule her aunt hung on the fridge, next to it a postcard from Willis and a photo of her parents. She smiled upon seeing them, quickly hid the trash in the balcony and got busy again.
-Alright- she took out a small notebook from her shorts' pocket and checked the list of things to do -Buy snacks and drink, order four maxi pizzas, clean up, buy some other house decor, call Miyako, check things with Yamato.- The last one was the hardest, he didn't even answer to the invitation on the chat group and she was worried he wouldn't come at all. It was 10 am on a day off, he should be home sleeping like all boys do, right? She decided to sent him a message "Are you gonna come tonight for the party?" and wait.
Then she called her dear friend Miyako, who she liked to call 'her little sister', so much they were alike.
-You're back?- of course she overreacted and that made Mimi really happy.
-Here to stay- meanwhile she was opening one of the suitcases in her room and putting all her clothes in the closet -So sorry about today-
-Oh don't worry Mimi-san! I understand you need to get together like old times. I'm sure Daisuke and the others won't take it bad too.-
-I promise we'll all hang out together soon!-
-You and me, the mall, tomorrow.- Miyako declared.
-Gotcha!- Mimi smiled, relieved, then proceeded to chose an outfit to wear that night. Casual but stylish, her go to look! She picked up a simple short black dress with cut-outs on the shoulders, did her make-up lightly and put her hair up in a ponytail.
An hour passed, Yamato still didn't answer and Mimi began to get real annoyed, so she dialed his number in a fentz.
-Yeah..?-
-So you are alive- she commented, sarcastically -I sent you 3 messages and you didn't even bother reading them-
-Oh right- he was checking them right now -I was sleeping, calm down- he yawned and scratched his head, irritated.
-So, your answer?- Mimi tapped her fingers on her arm, nervously.
-I don't think I can-
-Don't you mean 'I don't want to'?- Mimi could read into him too well.
He was taken aback, and was still quite sleepy, so he didn't answer.
Mimi continued -Don't tell me you're still upset about the other day? Or is this about Sora?- she was getting impatient and exhausted with him.
-You should ask things nicely, for a change-
-Well then, please Yamato come meet all your friends!- she begged in the most sarcastic way, rolling her eyes.
He snorted then grumbled -Fine. You better not forget it-
-I won't- she regained her smile -See you tonight!-
She finished all her tasks and soon the time of the party came. The first to arrive were Sora and Hikari, both with a present.
-Oh girls, you didn't have to! I said so in the chat!- she said while hugging them tightly, then noticing the little one not so little anymore.
-Oh my god! Kari-chan! You grew so much!- Mimi yelled, looking at the young lady in front of her. Hikari still had her hair short with clips, but her expression was softer and her body rounder. She was wearing a blue and white striped little dress with a jeans jacket on it, while Sora wore skinny jeans and a cute floral top on.
-Ok Mimi, you don't need to choke us to death- Sora joked, while looking around -Nice apartment-
Mimi had already set up the table with snacks and drinks so she opened her presents, a cute plant from Sora and a cake made by Hikari.
-Oh wow, thank you!- she smiled and put the plant in a corner of the living-space near the window -You saved me, I forgot the dessert!- and the cake in the fridge.
-Yeah, I don't think the boys will bring anything, so..- Hikari said, making the girls laugh.
-I missed you so much!- Mimi looked at the both of them and for a moment her eyes watered.
-Oh come on, don't cry now- Sora patted her back -You're gonna ruin your make-up, which is awesome by the way- she noted, pointing at her brown smokey eyes.
Mimi smiled and then got to much important matters -Since the boys aren't here yet, tell me... do you like someone Hikari-chan? How about you Sora?- she smirked.
Sora jumped on the spot but didn't say anything, Hikari on the other hand did think for a minute before speaking -I don't like anyone right now..- but her blushing betrayed her.
-Ohhh come on, tell us!- Sora got interested too, since she didn't know the little Yagami had someone on her mind.
-Is it Takeru?- the latter asked.
-No- she laughed -He is my best friend, nothing more. Also, he has a girlfriend- she pointed out.
Mimi shouted -He has what? Omg, you kids grow up so fast! I'll make him tell me everything about this girl! Anyway, if it's not Takeru-kun, who is it?-
-..I just think he's cool, nothing more.. -
-Hikari-chan..-
-Ok, he's the new substitute math teacher!- she blurted out, blushing.
The two girls just went speechless, but Mimi couldn't keep her cool and started teasing her -So you like older guys, huh?-
-Please don't mention it to anyone, especially my brother-
Sora laughed -Don't worry, we don't want the poor guy to get killed-
Right after that all the guys arrived, in different order, with Jou being the last one. They were all sitting on the couch, a few other chairs were added around it to make space for everybody, while the tiny table was used buffet-style together with the coffee table. A new pop song was on the radio and the kids, were still happily recalling old times.
Yamato sat at one corner, besides his little brother and in front of Koushiro, far from Sora and Taichi who sat on two chairs on the other side of the couch. Mimi felt some tension, it looked like they rarely all met up like that nowadays and other than that, there was a weird atmosphere between Yamato, Sora and Taichi. They never even looked at each other.
Mimi was sitting beside Hikari, who was near Takeru, at the other corner of the couch, so she had Sora on the near on that side and could chat with her too.
-Soo, I heard you have a girlfriend- Mimi started, looking at the young Ishida with sparkles in her eyes.- What is she like?-
Takeru laughed and Sora mumbled -Here she goes again..-
-Well, she's pretty normal? I don't know-
-Wow, look at him! Not even one bit shy!- Mimi wondered -So how long have you two been together? And show me a picture please- she continued, fired up.
-A few months..- Takeru said while searching in his cellphone for a photo -Oh, here's one- he showed her nonchalantly.
-WHAT THE HECK SHE'S SO COOL!- Mimi screamed and made everybody laugh.
-Well Adrienne is half french and..- the blond boy was stopped by Mimi again, as she retorted in a serious tone -Young man, we shall have a good talk about all this.-
-Alright, deal- he smiled, jokingly -I missed your energy Mimi-san-
After a while and some catching up of the past year, everybody felt more comfortable and Mimi was feeling really happy. The food was all out, so Hikari and Takeru went to the kitchen to help cleaning up.
-Wow, guys! Taichi is the captain of his soccer team, Koushiro is developing a software for a company..! That's great, I feel so left behind!-
Taichi laughed -What are you talking about, you went to the US!-
-That's right, tell us about life in New York- Koushiro added, blushing slightly for some reason.
-Oh that's nothing special, I assure you. NY is as busy as Tokyo, big cities are kind of similar to each other.-
-I heard from Willis you became friends- added the redhead, as he and Willis always kept in touch.
Mimi paused for a moment -Yeah, he moved to NY after all, so it was kind of a no-brainer!- she grinned and changed subject, not noticing a pair of blue piercing eyes following her.
-All right guys, let's finish these up- said Jou passing down the drinks -Here's yours Mimi- he stretched his arm and Mimi got-half up, reaching the glass with one hand.
-Thanks Jou-senpai..gyah!- but the glass went flying on Yamato's white shirt before anyone could do anything.
-OH MY GOD! I'm so sorry!- she looked at the orange stain on his shirt -Thank god the couch is safe- she sighed of relief.
-You should worry about my shirt, not your damn couch- the blonde stated, pissed.
-What! It's new!- Mimi retorted, hiding a laugh, she looked at him for a moment then said -Come, I'll lend you something to wear- and dragged him to her room.
She went through her drawers and finally picked up a black t-shirt with some band logo on it -Here, you can wear this while I wash yours-
Yamato was cleaning himself up with a damp towel when he looked at the shirt -Didn't know you like metal-
-I don't- she answered, giving him the back while closing the left-open drawers.
-Your boyfriend?- he asked, interested.
-Ex- she retorted, still not looking at him.
He arched an eyebrow, absorbing that new information -And I guess you don't want to talk about it?- he said, sarcastically.
-Ah-ah not funny- Mimi finally turned his way, a weird look in her eyes -Just wear the damn shirt already-
Yamato faked his shock -How can YOU talk like that- so much that he made her smile again.
-Ohh stop it!- she laughed -I promise I'll tell you.. maybe..- she got close to him and was ready to take the towel off him but he had already tossed his stained shirt on the floor and about to wear the other one.
-Yamato! You could change in the bathroom you know!- she said with an high-pitched voice, beating him up with said towel.
-Ouch, what are you doing! It's wet!- he stopped her from the wrist, still half naked -Don't tell me you're embarrassed?- he was joking but she was really blushing and the situation quickly turned weird.
For a moment the sexual tension went high as the stars, they looked at each others, their bodies naturally got close without changing position and right in that moment the door opened and Sora appeared.
-Is everything ok? Jou-senpai is leaving..- but she stopped as she noticed the picture in front of her: Mimi and a half-naked Yamato seemed all over each other..?!
-What are you guys doing..- she muttered, shocked, misunderstanding the what was going on.
Mimi lowered her arm, tossing the towel aside -Sora..wait!- but was too late, Sora ran off the house, mad, slamming the door.
Yamato quickly grabbed the shirt and wore it, she heard Taichi saying -What happened?- and then both of them run after Sora.
Mimi left the room and met the others, still confused about what happened -What the heck Sora..- she mumbled.
With that the party was officially over, everybody left but Takeru and Hikari, who stayed behind a little longer to talk.
-Worst party in history- muttered Mimi, falling with a deep sigh on the couch.
-Don't be so hard on yourself, it was fun until..- Hikari stopped not sure about what to say.
-Until it was not anymore- continued Mimi, upset, while reaching for a bag of chips for comfort.
Takeru and Hikari looked at each other, with silent words forming in their eyes.
-What's up? Please tell me!- Mimi caught that up in a second.
-Well.. - Takeru started, scratching the back of his head, not sure if telling was the right thing to do -I'm sure you noticed.. about my brother, Taichi and Sora..-
-What about them?-
-You know Yamato-san and Sora-chan broke up right?- added Hikari.
-Yeah, though I don't know the details-
-Uh well...How do I say it..- Hikari became uncomfortable -My brother always had a crush on her..-
-Yeah- Mimi agreed, even the walls knew that.
-And he fought with Yamato-san when they got together..- she continued, looking at Mimi surprised face -and Taichi kind of isolated himself from the group, except for Koushiro-kun-
-Really?- Mimi interrupted, shocked nobody told her that.
-Yeah, for a while he was really unbearable and took it out on anyone. Anyway..- Hikari looked at Takeru for help.
He nodded and commented -My brother too.. -
-Even more?!- Mimi yelled, making the kids laugh.
Takeru smiled -Yup, imagine that. He too, kept people away besides me and Sora-
-So you're saying everyone went their own separate way..-
-That's right- asserted Takeru -He went picking a fight with whoever he met, he wasn't happy and he also fought with Sora because of Taichi-
Hikari explained -Sora didn't want them to fight and was trying to reconcile with Taichi, since he shunned her too-
-My brother was jealous and that increased their fights. At the end they broke up a couple of times, before finally calling it quit.- Takeru shrugged.
-Wow.. so much drama- Mimi stood up and walked in circles for a bit, to clear her mind. -That's insane-
-Oh but recently Taichi and Yamato made up, kind of. I don't know what happened, I guess they felt they could get along with Sora out of their lives- blurted out the short-haired girl, thinking aloud.
-And how are things now? - asked Mimi curious, thinking about Sora's latest outburst that day.
-They're all seemingly fine and over it. But if you want my honest opinion, I think they're still caught-up in that triangle- said the youngest Ishida.
-More like, they're super awkward- Mimi shook her head -They just can't be honest with each other-
-Well, I think my brother is doing is best to forget her. He really wants to go back to how things were before- muttered Hikari, with a sad look on her face. -Not that he really tells me any of this stuff anyway-
-Come on, cheer up!- Mimi jumped between Takeru and Hikari and hugged them vigorously -They really are lucky to have you as their sibling!-
Later that night, Mimi tried several times to call Sora but she didn't pick up. On the other hand, asking Yamato would have been kinda awkward.. especially after that afternoon. Maybe if Sora hadn't reacted like that she would never had the malice to think like that.. no, wrong, Mimi knew she felt something when she got close to him and that kinda scared but also excited her. How in the world could she ever fall for Yamato Ishida?
To be continued... (soon)
***If you know about japanese suffixes you'll notice I inserted some, not all because I feel it didn't sound right and senteces were too long and busy. Anyway imagine I did, please, lol ***