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In the Walker Household
"Online dating," said Takumi with a deadpanned face as he saw his brother's laptop screen which was left on. The owner of said laptop was in the powder room, also known as the restroom for you commoners.
"I'm back!" Gerard sang as he reentered his bedroom to see Takumi.
"Find a girl?" Gerard, with no sense of shame of his girl-finding strategy, asked his brother on his progress.
"Maybe. The Ayuzawa's are holding a party in three days."
"Are we invited?"
"The servant I ran into told me that I am invited unless I am of the house of Walkers." Takumi said.
"Damn those Ayuzawas trying to make us look bad. Aren't parties the best way to court the ladies?" Gerard suggested naughtily.
"Father grounded you, remember?"
"I've been in my room the whole day. As long as he doesn't see me leave it, we'll be fine. Anyways is there a dress code?" Gerard brushed off his brother's concerns nonchalantly and moved on to a more positive topic.
"No idea."
"Well, since online dating isn't that demanding, I'm sure I could text some of our friends if they know." Gerard proposed, but he never received a response for Takumi was already leaving and closed the door behind him.
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In the Ayuzawa Household
"Misaki, I think the red would be nicer." Satsuki said. The nurse had discovered how many dresses Misaki had only worn once and was able to prevent the purchasing of more gowns.
"Red it is!" Misaki responded stepping out of the purple dress. She feigned enthusiasm because in all honesty anything that involved parties was exhausting and boring.
"Now which red dress?" Satsuki asked as she began placing lipstick red dresses on Misaki's bed. Lady Ayuzawa knocked and opened the door unexpectedly. Misaki's mother had a tendency to appear at what the upper class would call 'crucial' moments
"I think this one would look like nice. Go try it on, sweety." Lady Ayuzawa handed an apple red dress to Misaki. It wasn't long sleeves thank the lord. Long sleeved gowns made her feel trapped and hot. Misaki felt relieved as she tried it on. It had gold threads which formed intricate swirling designs which traveled upward at an angle and then spreaded out. It was low cut and hugged her figure, but it wasn't anything scandalous for a fourteen year old, and the inside of it was quite comfortable. If she wore a necklace it would cover her exposed her chest.
"I think this would be fine." Misaki confirmed in relief that she could finally go do something else.
"I'll prepare your other accessories for tomorrow then." Satsuki said and hustled off and was followed by Misaki's mother.
Exit Nurse and Lady Ayuzawa
"Finally." Misaki mumbled to herself and changed into a white off the shoulder blouse and a red mini skirt in an attempt to stay on her mother's good side. She slipped on some short black boots. Red was the Ayuzawa color, and Misaki liked the color. It matched her personality, and she would rather wear a red dress than a baby pink one. Misaki left her room and called out to her mother.
"Mom, I'm going to Sprout Life!"
Her mother came out of her bedroom and asked, "for what?"
Misaki pondered for a moment and replied, "to look around, but a new collection came in I think." Misaki had tagged on the last part to make it sound a bit more "serious", and it probably was a true fact; but in all honesty clothes collections weren't that interesting.
"Be safe honey!"
There were times in Misaki's life where being a lady wasn't everything. It was all about the timing. Misaki knew when to be formal and docile, but she also knew her parents wouldn't keep her trapped in this house. Her family wasn't like the other elite. Her driver dropped her off at Monoko Hills which was an area with lots of stores. Sprout Life was basically a department store not located in a mall. It was surrounded by little cafes, bookstores, discount stores, and other cozy little places. Misaki enjoyed Sprout Life for a couple reasons. One the prices weren't outrageous. Two they had practically anything from books to makeup to snacks. Three she could zone out as she looked at their products without buying them. Misaki didn't grab a basket or shopping cart and nodded in acknowledgement at the employee's perky welcome. She wouldn't be as tempted to spend money if she had to carry everything. Misaki walked towards the doggy day care. Yes, for some reason Sprout Life had orphan puppies and a doggy day care.
"Yo, Misaki! Over here!" Sakura waved her hand at Misaki, one of her best friends. Both girls volunteered constantly to help with the strays.
"Hey, Sakura!" Misaki hugged her friend who donned a cute pink summer dress with birds on it.
"How are you and Kuuga?" Misaki inquired as she grabbed one of the leashes off a hook.
"Good, you're still single right?"
"Ya, I'm gonna take Lemon for a walk then I'll take out Aquaman."
"See ya, Misaki!" Sakura waved at her departing friend. The abandoned dogs still needed their exercise. Misaki Ayuzawa began to walk Lemon towards the park. Lemon was a retriever mix. She had the blonde fur and the snout of a retriever, but that was where the similarities stopped. Her ears were perked up like a husky and her fur curled a bit like poodle's. She was a year and a half old, and Lemon was accustomed to Misaki walking her. The two had a routine every time they went out together: walk to the park, run around, go to the nearby restaurant which had mouth savoring icecream, and then go back to Sprout Life.
"I'll have strawberry as usual." Misaki told the waitress who had just placed down a bowl of water for the puppy that was almost up to Misaki's waist. She was seated outside since she had Lemon with her. Her eyes scanned the bustling city as she waited. She almost screamed when green eyes popped out of nowhere and eyed her closely.
"Excuse me. Uhh Can I help you?" Misaki stammered. His face was way too close for comfort.
"You seemed to know the name Walker. Do you know anything about the Ayuzawa party?" His hand reached out to touch her bare shoulder, but she shoved his hand away. Lemon walked up curiously and growled at the stranger.
"Shhhh, Lemon, it's okay. It should be okay anyway." Misaki returned her amber eyes to Takumi. She had practically erased their previous encounter from her mind, and she didn't even think of seeing the handsome, mysterious teen again.
"Yes, I've heard of it. Why?"
"I was wondering what the dress code was?"
"It's masquarade. I'm assuming the men come in suits and not T-shirts." Misaki replied sarcastically.
"Thanks, are you going?"
"Of course! I'm a Ayu I mean a relative of the family. What about you?"
"Here's your strawberry ice cream, ma'am." The waitress interrupted their conversation; and when Misaki looked back at where Takumi had been standing, he was gone.
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In the Walker Household
"Come in!" Gerard called and quickly switched tabs on his laptop. His mother glided into the room with inhuman grace. If alien like qualities existed, they came from his mother's side of the family.
"Gerard, how was Takumi?"
"He's better now. I'm sure you've seen him up and about. I am sworn to secrecy though and cannot tell you what happened between the two of us."
"Gerard so comical as usual. Thank you. I feel better knowing that he is well."
Exit Lady Walker
Enter Takumi Walker
"Hey Takumi, we were just talking about you."
"You and mom? I saw her leaving your room."
"What's up with the masks?"
"Suits and it's a masquerade party."
"Guess we better get a good night's rest because tomorrow we are crashing that party."
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A/N-This scene never occurred in the actual play at all, so I don't have any Shakespeare in this chapter. I like having Takumi and Gerard having this brotherly bond which they didn't really have in the manga or anime. Has anyone here ever crashed a party before? I kinda just realized that Takumi and Romeo are similar, but so different. Like some of the really nice Shakespeare lines that Takumi may or may not end up saying might make him sound really OC, but ya'll have to bear with me.
Thanks for reading!