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Disclaimer: Even in my wildest dreams, there is NO WAY I can own 1/2 prince. I'm only borrowing the characters for fun.
Chapter 4: More boyish Vs less girly
They say you always have to fallow the scenario and never EVER say anything out of it. You should come prepared after a shower and a clean mouth full of fresh mint, because you don't want anyone to pass out from your stinky breath right? Just when you reach the dressing room the usual routine begins starting from choosing the perfect outfit along with a matching pair of shoes according to your role. And finally last finishing touches to make the new character ready for the scene. Just like a classical boring school play, the participant has to go along papers full of lines switching from a mood to another ( happy, anger, depressed etc.) . But the trick is you can never think or behave your usual self. My situation here is similar to any other play, there are character names, there are customs, there are lines I should Only read and fallow. However..This IS NOT A NARMAL PLAY! And letting these big planned lies being discovered, I might be cast out to the moon! Prince caused enough rockets in Second Life and now, "he" is about to cause an explosion in Real Life. Unless I play my role right.
"Everybody is clear on how the plan will go?" the red headed female concluded the discussion while sipping her orange juice after the meal the members had.
"Yes" all the others simply added. Apparently not much stressed but more like amused and interested about how things will end. Just like when you are a viewer watching a movie or reading a favorite story, you sit there relaxed and anticipate the ' big ending'. On the hand, there was me who was shivering, sweating, and mentally screaming for help. Why? Because if someone's life going to be screwed it would be prince's (AKA Xiao Lan, or Shin Park for now). With a huge sigh, I cracked my head to my right and took a glance at Da Lang who was currently chewing her cookies royally like a princess in middle-aged France would, Agh way too girly! And she is the one who is supposed to replace me. Shaking my head silently as a sign for surrender to the cruel fate yet last hope I looked towards Yang Ming and Lolidragon who were wrapped up in the training schedule. Oh yeah that training.
My mind drifted back to what we previously talked about. Starting from pinpointing the issue straight to 'our little theater play'.
~Flashback~
"It's all simple, Da Lang from now on you are Xiao Lan. You will attend the XX University along with Yang Ming. And you real Lan, from now on you are Shin Park, we will call you Shin. For now, you will also attend the same university like these two as Yang Ming's Cousin." Lolidragon explained to the three of us after making sure that the mansion's maids had left, for the sake of top secrecy of course.
"How come I become the cousin?" A sudden question happened to pass my mind and felt like it should be asked.
"For two reasons, first you still hold some similarities in face features as your brother even though you turned male, so we have to provide some sense of relation between you two. Secondly, you can't just pop out of nowhere into our university! There should be a strong reason. And what's better than a 'sudden family visit'? works every time genius ha!" the thief squeaked happily celebrating her very smart and easy plan along with the other two who seemed to be equally exited. I couldn't help but wonder.
"I hope it is genius enough to trick that perverted genius professor, may I know why you two are jumping with idea's holder?"
"Well, I will finally have the ultimate opportunity to examine my physical and emotional abilities to the last measurable limits in the so called show business" the new Xiao Lan ran her hand through the long brown curly hair before shutting her eyes and continuing her tea consuming.
Examin? Measurable limits? Tea? I don't use such complex while talking! This mini version of Queen Victoria needs SO MUCH work before representing me! I had to admit, I am panicking here, and I just hope she doesn't embarrass me or worse get caught.
"As for me, I'll finally have a brother to share some man time with!" Yang Ming's voice interrupted my fearful thoughts and took to a new nightmare. As prince, I experienced some man time and regretted my whole life. A small sample was the hot springs vacation we had after we successfully added some new allies to our hold. To make the picture closer to you, imaging dozens of pure naked guys sticking to you in small steamy inn, not to mention one psycho clinging to your poor frame for dear life and not bothering to cover anything. In short, pure horror.
"uhh. Dear brother do I have to remind you that I'm still FEMALE in the mind?"
"Yeah sure, but not in public! Anyway, where will my new cousin live? Or will my new sister move in? " I could see a smirk growing on his face as he looked at Da Lang, what a pervert!
" mmm.. now that you mention it, I think Shin should stay in his current address for now, that goes for you too Xiao Lan"
"That sounds right, but what about school? How do you plan for me and Da Lang to enroll?"
"And here comes the second part of the plan" our faces turned serious as the thief was about to complete the last fragments of the puzzle. "Xiao Lan will be absent for two or three days for fake sickness, during that time we will make sure that Da Lang will transform perfectly in both looks and attitude to fit her new character. And since my lovely friend is smart she'll coupe, after the determined period Xiao Lan will of course be attending her classes. Aside from that Shin will also start practicing in his new body and life, which will take three weeks, after that we will try to change your 'too princy' look and register you as Shin Park"
~End of Flashback~
No matter how I look at it, that's impossible to accomplish! But either that long shut or I will have to explain why a real life prince is standing on earth, which is not optional.
After that huge feast, Lolidragon guided us through the main guest room letting us rest on the fluffy couches before disappearing into one of the neighboring doors, leaving us totally wondering and patiently waiting. Okay scratch that, leaving me to wonder and wait, my clone and brother were too busy into getting to know each other. Playing 'pull and push' to be more exact, since my poor twin is begging for Miss Barbie's attention while she's focusing on chatting on her cellphone. Not quite long later, our leader made appearance with papers books and a laptop announcing the begging of the process.
Round one: Fake absence
Later that night Yang Ming was handed a hospital charge stating a three days sickness rest for the so called Xiao Lan due to Chickenpox, seriously Loli you should at least choose mare fever! I mean what type of Chickenpox that lasts for only 72 hours?! But still, the charge looks so realistic that it might pass. And so, my dear younger twin went to classes the next morning making sure to announce my situation to my friends and teachers.
"So student Feng Lan will stay home for three days, will she be alright?" the dark haired professor asked Yang Ming holding the fake charge in his hand eying it closely .
"Yeah, but it's not a big thing, the doc says that her case is light. She is supposed to get healthy again in 3 days. However if she needs more rest I will inform you" The younger male stated coolly and confidently.
"Alright then, you may have a seat. And now let's start the lecture"
During the lunch break, Ming headed to Yun and Jing and told them about the sudden turn of events, both of them seemed to buy the trick and settled to wish me strength and good health.
Round two: no more Barbie?!
"Let me get this straight, you never put makeup on, dress up, nor do hair styles? Aren't you supposed to be a girl?!"
The mini Victoria nearly shouted in my ears as she asked me that particular question. It's true that I'm not the best one to polish myself like a doll and look all nice and pretty. What matters is to be clean and smell nice right? Whenever I blow-dry my hair I try to make a different style yet it all ends up making the mob above my head look flat, that's why I prefer tying in into a back ponytail. Also, with the casual morning routines consisting of making breakfast and nearly being late for class there is no time for makeup and so.
"I don't have time to that"
"I can't believe I will have to live the next I don't-know-how-many days going out looking dull!"
Bear with it.. she is the only one available.. keeping this helping message in mind and repressing the urge to strangle this spoiled smart ass I took a deep breath.
"That would make your character and acting more believable and realistic. You don't want to appear a failure on the first serious job right?" swallowing my salvia hoping my comment will feed her arrogance and convince her.
"Seems rational. Alright I take the requirements"
Okay Lolidragon you really have to change her and provide her a dictionary!
Round three: From Lang to Lan.
And the long sorrowful days began starting with Xiao Lan who was now trying best not to put some foundation and a new layer of powder on the cheeks. I told her that I never put any thing on my face aside from lipstick and eyeliner. Other than the makeup shock the little princess didn't protest on anything. For one matter, she was glad to get rid of the uncomfortable high heels at last. Together, we went through my personal information such as what I love and hate, what are my favorite hobbies, favorite and avoided types of food, my family's members' names and main descriptions, and all about my classmates and friends.
"These are my two best friends Jing and Yun, whenever they ask you about any matter please do just as I said earlier. This is one of my team mates and called Guileastos or simply Gui and he is my professor. You have to be extra careful around him"
"Is that your professor? OMG he is HOT" the brunette showed some twinkles in her eyes while observing the young man in pure pleasure not paying any attention to the fact that he is a teacher, nor the caution part I just stated.
"Don't you even think of putting him on your target list Lang, he is your instructor. Besides he is not interested in girls".
"What do you mean?"
"He is simply gay" I hate it whenever I talk about that; it's one of the subjects that cause me stress in both second and real life. I could see the girl in front of me change from showing fancy blush to confusion, and slight disgust?
"And who is the lucky guy?"
"Second Life's prince"
T~B~C
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"I thought this vacation will be boring, but now I can have fun in another's shoes.. New friends.. A different style… And new feelings? " - New Feng Lan part 1-
