Rose Petal Rain Ch 4
A/N: Special thanks to Scooby for checking this over and I have nothing to say so let's go.
March 15th, three months before the wedding:
Whenever one is at a wedding there always the standard requirements that even a child knows about. For example one is always expect a cake with those small figurines that a child is always stealing. But possibly the most famous part of a wedding is the attire. Whether it be an all black tuxedo or a wedding dress made of lace, the outfits are the first thing that comes to mind about a wedding. And on this day, Yusei and Aki were preparing to get outfitted.
Aki left first with some of her friends to select her outfit and they made sure to go to a different shop than Yusei to keep Aki's dress a surprise for him. Mikage, Carly, Luna and even a visiting Misty came along with her to help with her selection.
As the group entered the shop they looked around to see various dresses with many structures, some with cleavage, and some without, some made of lace, some of silk. Then an older, balding man with a uniform came up to them.
"Annnnnd whaaaat, can we do for you fabulous ladies?" The man asked in a VERY flamboyant accent. The girls looked at him rather surprised. The man laughed at their reaction.
"Nah, I'm just kidding, welcome to Faverou's, how may I be of service?" Misty pushed Aki forward.
"This lovely lady is getting married and we need to look very special for her groom." Aki blushed a bit at Misty's action. The man came up to him and dragged her near a mirror.
"Would people stop grabbing me?!" Aki complained.
"My apologies it's just I see the vision of your dress coming to me and if I need to work quickly or I'll lose it." The man said. He grabbed various tools such as measuring tape and other such measuring tools.
"Sorry, if I get a little too close, I need to have your exact measurements. So what is your name?" The man asked.
"Aki Izayoi." Aki replied. As the man wrote down the measurements on his clipboard he looked at her surprised.
"Oh my niece told me I might see you!" The man said Aki turned to her surprised.
"Wait, you wouldn't happen to be related to Sherry LeBlanc?" The man chuckled.
"Indeed I am I'm even the one who suggested that she try dueling in Japan. Tell her uncle John said hi. So now what kind of dress are you looking for?" John asked.
"Something comfortable though I want to be an eye pleaser for my Fiancé but at the same time with a sense of class elegance. Basically make me like my black haired friend over there." Aki said as John turned around to see Misty. Misty smiled nervously at Aki's description.
"Oh my, thank you Aki. But I'm sure you'd look wonderful in anything." Misty said told Aki while she smiled blushing.
"Not meaning to sound rude but, why are you here anyways?" Carly asked. Misty turned to her.
"You forget that I'm I fashion model it seems. I am going to judge Aki's dresses and let her know which suits her best." Misty explained.
"Oh right...Say you wouldn't mind being in an interview would you?" Carly asked.
"I've got nothing to do for a while so ok." Carly put her first to the air and did a "YES!" gesture. John walked over to Misty surprised.
"I can't believe I did not recognize you! The Misty Lola! I am so ashamed..." Misty chuckled at his realization.
"It's fine." John got on his knees and thanked her.
"Uhhh excuse me? We have a soon to be wife that needs tending to." Ruka pointed out. Jon ran back over to Aki.
"Ah, yes. Now I do have many dresses that fit that category and are in your size. Any particular color though?" Aki scratched her chin thinking.
"I was thinking a very light pink and if you don't have that than white I guess." Aki explained.
"Ahh, lucky for you I do. Now let me just gather up the dresses that fit your description, It won't take long." John said as he went into the storage room. Mikage walked up to Aki smiling at her.
"I can't wait to see your dress; you're going to look amazing no matter what it is."
"Aww thanks Mikage; I just want to wear something nice and if possible impress Yusei." Ruka walked up to Aki.
"Well I'll bet considering most of the boys I know, the boys will probably tell Yusei to wear the generic tux. Don't know about Yusei though."
Meanwhile...
"Wear a red corsage!" Crow said.
"No, no, ditch the corsage. Wear shoulder pads with those linings at the side...like military commanders wear!" Jack said.
"Wear an all white suit!" Rua yelled.
All the boys were yelling suggestions for Yusei about what to wear for the wedding or even what to have at the party. They wanted everything they wanted or anything that THEY thought Aki would like. The three boys were obviously making quite a scene at the large, obviously high class tuxedo shop. At the shop many suits of various colors laid, very similar to the wedding shop Aki was visiting. The shop was so brightly white it was almost blinding. Plastic mannequins stood with many of the tuxedos. And sadly with their group's attire they stuck out more than Yusei would like.
"Guys, calm down." Yusei said calmly to them. The rest of the boys calmed down...slowly and after Yusei said it couple more.
"Sorry to disappoint you but I am already getting advice from someone who knows Aki a lot. He should be here somewhere." The rest of the group looked at each other confused and tried looking around the shop.
"Her dad?" Jack asked. Yusei looked around for a bit before looking off in surprise.
"Hey, over here!" Yusei shouted out in the store. As the person he called out walked over, the rest of the boys looked at her surprise.
"So you need my suggestions Yusei?" Divine said.
"Yusei...what's he doing here?" Rua asked looking at the man who was once their enemy nervously.
"Divine was released recently and he's changed now and he is here to help with the tux. He's been Aki's guardian for years. The guys all looked at themselves nervously, save for Jack.
"Don't worry guys; Mikage and I are watching him. We think he's changed too." Jack said to the group.
"I don't know Jack. You're sure about this? "Rua asked Jack. Rua was obviously the most nervous of the group but he was trying to not show it. It was clear in his voice though that he was somewhat scared. Divine walked over to him and looked at him smiling...It didn't help the green haired boy.
"Rua, I am sorry for what I did and how I injured you but rest assured things are different now. Please if there is anything I can do to prove my change please tell me." Rua looked away and sighed nervously
"I'll think of something..." Rua responded. Divine sighed as well and went back to Yusei. Crow walked behind Rua.
"You know maybe he has changed, I don't see him acting the same he did before." Rua looked down on the ground.
"You just never know Crow. Often times my parents said they wouldn't be leaving us alone before the next day they leave for a week. I know it's a weird comparison but you just never know about these things man..." Rua explained Crow got up and walked towards Divine and Yusei.
"Now Divine, what kind of clothes would Aki want me to wear?" Yusei asked divine as they walked through the store, looking at the suits that lined the store.
"Well she likes a more casual type of outfit, however one that shows the man does care about the occasion. She also likes it when someone tries something different, for example an all white suit might be a bad idea." Divine told the raven haired duelist.
"I told'ja!" Rua said to the rest of the group.
"To be honest, bright pants and bottoms have never looked good on me. What about a white top with black pants?" Yusei asked the brown haired man.
"I can see Aki liking that sort of attire. I think that will work very nicely. Where a black bowtie however as to not make the colors clash. She is a sucker for James Bond-esque suits. Suave, smooth and adventurous." Divine told Yusei with the two chuckling.
"Thanks, I'll keep that in mind and I'll go ask the person at the counter if they have a suit like that. I'll be right back." Yusei told Divine as he went to the counter at the back of the store. Rua walked up to Divine and the two looked at each other.
"You know about James Bond?" Rua asked.
"Of course, I grew up with those movies. Even when I was an adult I based my suit on him and tried to get my hair like his." Divine explained.
"Oh really?" Rua looked at him rather surprised.
"You're a fan too I presume?" Divine asked. Rua smiled at divine.
"Totally! I watched those movies as a kid too! My favorite is the first guy and with that car that has all the gadgets..." Rua continued as he even started reenacting scenes from the movie. Divine smiled as he watched him, seeing his enthusiasm only a child or early teenager could give but also for another reason.
We have something in common, a start in the right direction. Divine thought to himself.
Suddenly though, Divine grew dizzy and stumbled a bit. He felt his throat parching up and was growing a bit of a headache. Rua looked at his sudden action surprised and Crow ran behind Divine to keep him steady.
"Hey are you ok?" Rua asked the suddenly weary man. Divine tried to get steady on his feet.
"I'm fine; I just need to take my medication. Thankfully I have a plastic bottle with me just in case. Where is the nearest bathroom?" Divine asked. Rua pointed towards the front of the shop and Divine ran towards it, Rua looking at him in a very worried fashion.
In the bathroom Divine filled his bottle up and poured some pills into his hand. He looked at the pills and gulped.
Perhaps a bit more after something like that. Divine dropped one last pill into his hand and took the pills while drinking the water.
You're not fooling anyone but yourself... Divine turned around, hearing someone's voice but like before, saw nothing.
Probably just a side effect of the medicine, it's going to go away. Divine said to himself, beginning to walk outside of the bathroom before beginning to feel a backed up feeling in his throat.
It's just from the fact I haven't drunken enough water. No need to worry. Divine said to himself, drinking more water as he walked outside of the bathroom to catch up with the group who were all surrounding the counter.
"Hello lads, what's going on?" Divine asked.
"Yusei just found the perfect suit! He's just purchasing it now." Crow explained. Divine smiled at Yusei.
"Wonderful. I think Aki will love it judging by how you described it earlier." Yusei smiled as he picked up the suit. It was covered up so you could not see the inside but Yusei requested it be that way in case Aki ever found it.
"Now I just can't wait to see what Aki has in store." Yusei said to the group.
Meanwhile...
"You almost done in their Aki-san?" Ruka asked Aki while she changed behind a curtain in a changing booth.
"Just a minute Ruka, this isn't as easy it as it looks to put on." Aki explained chuckling.
"Sorry, It's just that I'm so excited to see it!" the green haired teenager replied.
"We all are Ruka, but we must act like adults and be patient about it." Mikage told Ruka.
"You ready yet?!" Carly asked. Mikage sighed smiling at the eagerness of the two.
"Alright, I'm done. Let me know how I look." Aki told the rest of the group as she pulled back the curtain and revealed herself.
The dress she had chosen was almost like there were angel wings wrapped around her. In the center of the chest laid a white rose while her cleavage was revealed the rest of the dress was so eye-capturing it did not matter. Around her waist were various ribbons tied similar to bowties the shoulders for the dress had frills which supported the angel wings metaphor with how they flowed. The dress was ruffled downward and flowed gracefully as she walked. Her hair was tied in a bun so she could put a veil over her which had a crown of red roses.
"Oh my..." Misty said with awe.
"Aki-san you look amazing!" Ruka pointed out. Aki blushed in delight.
"R-really?" Aki asked.
"Totally, girlfriend! I gotta get a pic of this!" Carly said while getting her camera out.
"Ok but don't put it online or report about it." Carly suddenly put her camera down.
"Good idea, it would be better if I got you and Yusei. I can be patient." Aki rolled her eyes giggling a bit.
"It is beautiful; I bet Yusei will love it." John then walked up to Aki's side, admiring Aki in the dress.
"Of course he will this is designed by yours truly. Most designers think they just have what the people describe and boom! Done. No I go all out; making sure everything looks fantastic, almost as if you were at a royal wedding NAY! Outclassing a royal wedding." John said, growing energy in the most random words to emphasize his creation.
Aki chuckled at his energy. "Thank you very much for the dress. I think I'd like to purchase it."
"You are very welcome. Now, you get undressed and stay here for a bit, I have to go take a call from my niece, apparently something is going on." Aki looked at the owner of the shop curiously.
"Sherry? Why what's wrong?" The rose haired duelist asked. John shrugged his shoulders.
"Well apparently her boyfriend and her cousin are not exactly getting along." Aki looked at him surprised.
"Bruno? But he's as lighthearted as it gets!" Aki pointed out.
"He may be...her cousin...not so much."
Meanwhile...
Jaquomo sat within the living room of his parents' home. The room was quite large and very high class with many antique paintings and sculptures on display. The carpet itself looked like every stitch was made to have a purpose in the design which itself was a large rose with other flowers growing around it. The chairs themselves had rose patterns to match the floor and a fire place sat in front of the chair. Jaquomo looked up at the large family photo that hanged above the fireplace. Inside was a picture of the whole family before the incident with a very young, happy sherry Leblanc being held by him. He smiled looking at it and then imagined Bruno coming in and making fool of himself and everyone around him, tripping over everyone and causing people to fall. Jaquomo's fists twitched at the thought.
Who does he think he is dating someone like Sherry? Jaquomo thought to himself. Suddenly Jaquomo heard footsteps that got louder and louder. He turned around and he saw Bruno walking inside the living room.
"Hey Jacky, here you are! You want to come watch a movie with me and Sherry?" Bruno asked in his usual chipper attitude.
"No...I'm fine right here." Jaquomo replied, letting loose a bitter tone.
"Hey, look I'm sorry it's just that I see you all grouchy, you've been acting like this for as long as I've been here. Cursing at me, trying to get me in trouble...the monkey incident." Bruno said the last part shivering.
"What are you talking about? I've done nothing of the sort..." Jaquomo said, obviously lying.
"Look man, if you have a problem than just tell me, I don't care what..." Bruno tried to say. Jaquomo stood up quickly and turned to Bruno.
"LOOK JUST SHUT UP! You vant to cheer me up! OK! Stay away from my cousin! She doesn't need someone like you! A goofy, idiotic moron!" Jaquomo yelled at Bruno, silencing him. Bruno looked down nervously for a moment...before perking his head up, surprising Jaquomo.
"Ahh but Jacky, I love being with her and I would do anything for her. The reason why I act the way I do is because...well...I love seeing people smile. Whenever Sherry smiles because of me, I smile." Bruno explained.
"Still, vhat about her? You really think she is laughing because she finds you legitimately funny? Why would she want to be with you?" Jaquomo yelled back.
"That I can explain." A familiar voice said. The boys turned around to see it was Sherry by the door.
"Look, Jaquomo, I appreciate you trying to protect me, but I am an adult now, I can take care of myself and love who I want. I've indeed had a dark life...but that's another reason why I love Bruno, I need him because he always makes me smile, I've never been this happy since before the incident. He might be a goofy and a klutz but he is still very kind and cares about my feelings. Hell, sometimes he can be very intelligent. He's helped me with many mechanical problems alone." Sherry defended. Bruno smiled at his girlfriend and she smiled right back at him.
"I...veally?" Jaquomo asked. Sherry nodded her head and Jaquomo hung his head in shame.
"I apologize Bruno, I must be going now." Jaquomo said walking outside of the room before Bruno stopped him and Jaquomo turned around.
"Hey, maybe I can make you laugh too." Bruno asked in his happy go lucky tone. Jaquomo chuckled.
"Maybe you will. Maybe you will."
Please let me know what to improve on and thank you for reading this chapter!