Ami: Hiyah everybody

Rima: When did you get here?

Nagi: be nice Rima, she's a little kid

Ami: Thanks Nagi-kun, anyway I came to do the disclaimer Daydreamer1105 does not own Shugo Chara

Chapter 4

*Rima's POV*

Rei helped me choose my outfit. I wore an orange sundress with white lace at the bottom, my usual black headband and some orange flats. Rei dressed up in one of my sundresses that were too big for me. She was about Amu's size and I was the size of a first grader. How did that happen? I guess she got the taller gene in our family.

"Rima, Earth to Rima," she said. She snapped me back from my thoughts.

"What?" I asked.

"It's time to go," she grumbled. She really didn't like Nagi. What happened between them? Wait! Did I just mentally call him Nagi. Ugh! Stupid thoughts!

"Rima, come on. Let's get this over with," Rei said. There was no pep in her voice like usual.

We met mama downstairs and then the three of us walked since they were only a few houses away. When we made it I was tired even thought it was only five houses away. I really need to work on my athletic ability. Mama rang the doorbell. Rei was fascinated by Na- I mean purplehead's house. Dang it brain! Stop mentally calling him Nagi. An elderly woman answered the door.

"Hello, we were expecting you Mrs. Mashiro," the woman said.

"Auntie," a female voice said. A girl in a pretty lavender kimono popped next to her 'auntie'.

"Nagihiko-san?" I asked still being polite but shocked. She looked at me a bit scared but then smiled.

"Hello, I'm Nadeshiko Fujisaki. People confuse me with him all the time since we're twins," she said," You must be our guests tonight."

"Yes, it's nice to meet you Nadeshiko-san," Rei said.

"Please call me Nade-chan," she said.

"How come I didn't see you with my girls?" mama asked.

"I was in Europe but I came home for a few days," she said.

"Well I'm glad we got to meet you when you came home," my mom said.

"It's an honor of mine. Please come in. Auntie will show you where to go," she said. She then turned to Rei and me.

"Nagi should be meeting you soon."

"You won't be joining us?" I asked.

"No, I have dance practice to do. I already ate anyway," she said and gave us a smile.

"Nade-chan, Rima-chan has a chara," a purpleheaded chara with a pretty kimono said.

"Hi, I'm Kusukusu," she introduced herself.

"Hello, I'm Temari," the polite chara said. They shook hands.

"Does Rei-chan have a chara?" Temari asked.

"No, just a chara egg," Kusukusu said," but I bet it will hatch soon."

"Well Nade-chan and I must get going. Nice to meet you," Temari said as she bowed. Nade-chan did the same also and they left. 'Auntie' as Nade-chan said, lead us through the giant house, of course we took off our shoes to be polite. How do they get around? This place was huge! I'm surprised the old lady leading us wasn't lost.

"Dinner will be ready soon," she said as she pulled back a paper door. This room was giant. It wasn't very full though. There was a really, really low table in the middle with cushions for chairs. The Fujisaki's must be very traditional.

"Hello, I was wondering when you would arrive," a woman with her purple hair pinned up said. She was really pretty in her faded pink kimono.

She picked up a teapot elegantly and asked," would any of you like tea?" My mom, Rei, and I sat down and drank the tea that Mrs. Fujisaki made.

"Mmm this is really good," Rei said.

"Thank you, now are you Rima-chan or Rei-chan," she asked.

"I'm Rei, there's no need for and honorific, and this is my cousin Rima," Rei introduced us.

"It's nice to meet you," she said.

"Same here," Rei said.

"Rei, I don't think that's very polite," mama scolded.

"It's alright, it's her being herself. I don't want her to act out of character just because she's at someone else's house," Mrs. Fujisaki said.

"Mrs. Fujisaki, where is the bathroom?" Rei asked.

"It's right across the hall. Just take a left and it will be the third door on your left," she instructed. She stood up, bowed to her with respect, then left.

"Rima-chan, tell me something about yourself? You've been a bit quiet" Mrs. Fujisaki said. What do I tell her?

"Tell her you like to laugh Rima," Kusukusu said.

"I like to laugh and make others laugh," I said honestly. She smiled at my answer.

"That's seems pretty nice," she said.

"Where's Nade-chan and Nagihiko-san?" I asked.

"Nagihiko is still getting ready and Nadeshiko is practicing her dancing. Maybe you and Rei could dance with her after dinner," she said.

"I'm not really a dancer," I said trying to be polite.

"Nonsense Rima, you and Rei are really good at dancing," mama said.

"That's only Rei mama, and I don't know how to do traditional dances," I said.

"I'm sure Nadeshiko could teach you," she said.

I accepted defeat and said," ok, I'll give it a shot." The door slid open. I looked expecting to see Rei but it wasn't her, it was Nagi wearing a guy kimono. Stop it brain! His name is purplehead not Nagi!

"Sorry I'm late mother. Nade kept me," he said as he bowed, his hair falling in front of his face. He looked exactly like Nade-chan.

"It's alright Nagihiko. Come, sit," she said as she patted the seat next to her. He did as he was told.

"Nagihiko-san, did you see Rei on your way here?" I asked wondering what is taking her so long.

"No, was I supposed to?" he asked.

"No, just wondering if she got lost," I said.

"Why don't you go find her Nagihiko and take Rima with you so Mrs. Mashiro and I can have women talk," Mrs. Fujisaki said.

"Alright, come on Rima-chan," Nagi- I mean purplehead said. Him and I walked out as our mothers began to chat about women stuff I don't care about. Wait he called me Rima-chan again. Oh well I don't care anymore.

"Where was she headed to?" he asked.

"The bathroom," I answered. He began to walk and I followed. We went to the left and stopped on the third door to the left. I knocked on it.

"Hold on," I heard Rei say.

"We were wondering if you got lost," I said.

"Nope," she said as she opened the door. Her smile turned into a frown when she saw Nagi. Dang it! I meant purplehead. What is wrong with me?

"Listen Fujisaki, how about we make a temporary agreement to be nice around the moms," she said.

"Fine by me but I am not sitting next to you," he said as he crossed his arms. Rei did the same and they looked away from each other. I am so not used to this. We started walking back. I was in the middle and the atmosphere was tense. I didn't like it. The second we opened the door they seemed like everything was peachy.

"There you are," Mrs. Fujisaki said.

"Sorry, my brain froze and I forgot which way was left," Rei said giving a nervous laugh.

"Dinner is ready," the 'auntie' lady said as she brought in dinner. I had to admit this was really good. It would've been better if purplehead and Rei didn't give each other quick glares every once in awhile without the moms noticing.

"Mrs. Mashiro? Where is Mr. Mashiro?" Mrs. Fujisaki asked.

"He's on a business trip for a month," she informed.

"I assumed," I said.

"Sorry Rima, I forgot to tell you since you came home telling me Nagihiko-san was walking you two home and it slipped my mind," she said.

"Nagihiko, after dinner can you get your sister? I told them that Nadeshiko would teach them a bit of traditional dancing," Mrs. Fujiksaki said. Nagi seemed upset but agreed with his mom. There I go again calling him Nagi. Mental note: the name Nagi or Nagihiko no longer exist.

"Rima, are you done?" Rei asked noticing me not paying attention to my food.

"No, just zoning out," I admitted.

"You must have something on your mind Rima-chan," purplehead said.

"What are you thinking about Rima-chan?" Mrs. Fujisaki asked. I couldn't tell her about the two's fight.

"I was wondering how similar Nagihiko-san and Nade-chan look. I know they are twins but they look so alike," I lied.

"They are my little angels," Mrs. Fujisaki said.

"Mother, would you like me to get Nade?" Nagi asked. I really need to stop calling him that.

"Yes, she would be pleased to have some other girls dance with her," Mrs. Fujisaki said. Nagi stood, bowed, and left.

"I've never seen traditional Japanese dancing before," Rei said.

"Nadeshiko is very close to mastering it. She's been doing it since she was young," Mrs. Fujisaki said.

"That makes it sound difficult," I said.

"Don't worry, I'm sure Nadeshiko will go easy on you," she informed. We all finished dinner.

"Since you girls are going to dance, you need kimonos. Auntie," she called.

"I already had the kimonos arranged thinking this would happen," 'auntie' said as she walked in with two kimono's. One was orange with a purple sash and the other one was light blue with a pink sash. She handed me the orange one and Rei the blue one. 'Auntie', who I still don't know the name of, took Rei and I to a changing room where we got dressed and some maids put our hair up. I looked in the mirror and I looked...beautiful.

"Rima-chan, you look very pretty," I heard a sweet voice say behind me. I turned to see Nadeshiko.

"Nade-chan," I said a bit surprised she was here.

"I'm here to show you and Rei where the dance room is," she said.

"Ok," I said.

"I'll have one of the maids show me. They aren't done with my hair," Rei said.

"Come on Rima-chan," Nade said as she grabbed my hand. I was a bit shocked. Her hand was bigger than most girls hands. It was also so warm. I let Nade drag me to the dance room. She was really strong. Nade's mom and my mom were already in there talking to one another. Kusukusu and Temari were talking to each other in the corner.

"Mama, Rima-chan is ready," Nade said as she let go of my hand.

"Good, here's a fan Rima-chan," Mrs. Fujisaki said. She handed me a white fan with purple flowers on it to match my sash. The purple reminded me of Nagihiko.

"Where is Nagihiko-san?" I asked. Nade gave me a warm smile.

"Do you miss him Rima-chan?" Nade asked.

"No, I was just wondering," I said a bit peeved she thought I would miss him.

"Probably in his room. He is still a bit upset with me since I made him dance with me earlier today," Nade said.

"Oh, so how do you dance?" I asked. She gave me a warm smile.

"Alright, you set your fan out and glide your foot forward," she instructed as she did it herself. I tried but failed miserably. I was a bit frustrated.

"It's ok Rima-chan, it's hard to get at first," she said noticing my angry face.

"Here try this," she said. She just glided her foot. I tried again and I did it.

"Good now put your fan out in front of you and try again," she said. I did and tripped over my kimono. I heard a laugh from the door. I looked up to see Rei entering the room laughing at me.

"I'm sorry Rima, but you never were the athletic type," Rei said.

"Come join us," Nade said. She showed Rei how to do it and then Rei and I joined her. Rei was great of course since she is a good dancer but I still failed at it. After fifteen minutes Nade had shown us the full dance. Rei and I were doing it side by side.

"Try to keep your arm straight Rima-chan," Nade said.

"Ok," I said. I was so determined to get this right. For some reason I felt like a loser because I was the only one that couldn't do it right. We began again Rei stopped and held her foot.

"What's wrong Rei?" Nade asked. Rei? Rei never said that Nade-chan could call her that.

"Foot cramp," she said.

"Maybe you should take a break. I can then help Rima-chan better," Nade said. Rei sat with the moms.

"Alright Rima-chan, now make the gliding stance again," she instructed. I did what she told me to do.

"Alright, now straighten your arm a bit more," she said as she pulled my arm to make it straight.

"Now move you foot here," she said as she pointed to the floor where my foot was supposed to be. I moved my foot there.

"Good, now let's try this again," she said.

"Ok, you've gained some respect from me since you have to do this a million times. I would get bored but you do it all the time and mastered it," I said.

"Well I wouldn't say I mastered it," Nade said being humble. Her and I did it again. This time Nade and I were in sync. Our performance was great. Her and I moved the same. I was doing it! I was doing Japanese traditional dance. Nade and I finished back to back. The moms and Rei clapped. A big bright smile formed on my face.

"Well done Rima-chan. You have really improved," she said. There was something that took over me but I hugged her to thank her.

*Rei's POV*

I was sitting next to my aunt and I saw Rima and Nade-chan dance. I recorded the whole thing on my phone. Rima and her were doing it at the same exact time. Rima then hugged Nade-chan.

"Thank you Nade-chan," Rima said. I saw Nade...blush? Did she play for the other team?

"Y-your welcome Rima-chan," she said hugging back. They then let go.

"It's best we get home. You all have school tomorrow," my aunt said.

"Alright mama," Rima said with a bright smile still on her face. Before Rima and I left I saw Mrs. Fujisaki give a I-saw-you-blush-look to Nadeshiko. Did she know Nade played for the other team? I quickly got undressed and put my hair back up in pigtails. It was never down, not even when I was sleeping.

"I'm going to thank Nade-chan," I told Rima, who was behind a curtain still changing.

"Ok," she said. I was really going to tell her that Rima doesn't play for her team. I went in the hallway but then once I thought about it...I didn't know where she was. She probably left the dancing room.

"Excuse me miss. Where is Nade-chan's room?" I asked a maid that was walking by.

"Please follow me," she said. She took me down multiple hallways till we finally made it.

"Thank you," I said. She then bowed and left. How was I getting back?

"Nade-chan," I said as I lightly tapped on the paper door. There wasn't an answer.

"Nade-chan?" I asked as I slid the door back. I didn't find Nade. I found Nagi in Nade's kimono.

"Nagi?" I questioned. He pulled me in and closed the door.

"What the hell?" I yelled.

"Shhhhh, please be quiet," he said.

"Why are you crossdressing?" I whispered. He looked down.

"Nagi, you should probably explain yourself. Rei is a friend so she'll keep it a secret," Temari said.

"Wait a minute? Is Temari your chara? Then that makes Nade...not real," I said.

"Or she'll figure it out on her own," Rhythm said coming out of his hiding spot, which was Nagi's hair.

"Well, you've guessed it. I'm Nadeshiko Fujisaki. It's a tradition in my family for the sons to act like a girl so their Japanese dancing will be better," he explained.

"So, you were forced to crossdress and act like a girl?" I asked.

"Yes," he said.

"That makes so much sense," I said thinking about Nade blushing.

He sweatdropped and said," I'm not that girly am I?"

"No not that! I saw Nade, you, blush whenever Rima hugged you. I came here to tell you that Rima didn't play for that team but now it makes so much sense," I explained.

"Now matter how hard I try, there is always something boy-like I do when I'm with Nadeshiko," he said.

"But why did you blush?" I asked.

"I was surprised," he defended.

"I promise to keep your secret," I promised.

"Tadase and Kukai know too. Just thought you ought to know," he said.

"Rei! Rei! Where are you? It's time to go home," Rima called from the hallway. I walked out of the room quickly and closed the door. Rima was right outside.

"Hi Rima," I said.

"Where were you?" she asked.

"Just thanking Nade for teaching you," I lied. I hate to lie to Rima but I made a promise.

"Let's go home. We might catch that new comedy show," she excited. That smile she had earlier was still there.

"Ok, let's hurry," I said. Back home Rima and I were relaxing in front of the TV watching the new comedy. The house was quieter with uncle gone. My aunt and uncle weren't fighting and Rima was happy, what more could I ask for? I held my egg in my hand. If Nagi and Rima got along then would it hatch? I highly doubt it. I try to put on a poker face by being happy all the time even when I'm not. How can I help Rima if I can't even help myself. Rima laughed at the newest joke the people on TV made. This was the happiest I'd seen Rima in a long time.

Rhythm: Rei is doubting herself

Rima: I just noticed something...Rei and Nagi weren't fighting when she was alone with him

Rei: I was surprised

Nagi: exactly

Kusukusu: R&R