Chapter 4

The next day, Angel was just heading back from her office, when she got a call from Baba, telling her to get up to the penthouse lounge as soon as possible.

'Angel! We've been waiting for you.' Baba called as she entered.

'Over here! Over here!' Ota called. Warily she approached them, wondering what was going on. They made her sit down on the couch inbetween them and she noticed that Soryu was there too, a sour expression on his face. 'What's happened?' She wondered, watching them suspiciously as Soryu sat down on the couch opposite her.

'It's time to tell us. You have 5 minutes.' Eisuke commanded.

'Tell you what?!' She asked, frustrated. What was going on?

'About your date!' Baba exclaimed happily.

'What? You made hurry over here, for that?' She asked with incredulity. These boys…

'Sor wouldn't tell us a thing, so we figured we'd have to get it out of you.' Ota said.

'You don't have to answer them, Angel.' Soryu said, glaring at them.

'Shut up Soryu.' Eisuke scolded.

'Sor, you have to share your happiness with others, you know.' Baba said.

'Yeah, don't hog it all to yourself!' Ota piped up. 'So… what did you guys do yesterday?

'You're not going to let me go until I tell you, are you?' Angel sighed.

'Not a chance.' Baba grinned at her.

'Nothing much- just some shopping and we saw a movie. Then I bumped into some friends so we went to get some coffee, or tea, whatever.' She shrugged dismissively.

'Wow- shopping and a movie! So Soryu goes on normal dates too?' Baba asked incredulously.

'There a problem?' Soryu growled menacingly. Baba looked at him warily.

'No, not at all. So what movie did you go see?'

'It was like this spy/ detective action thriller…'

'All those detective stories are a bunch of crap.' Mamoru interjected.

'I bet they'd be better if you wrote them, Mamoru.' Eisuke replied.

'That's a good idea. You should write one.' Ota and Angel agreed in unison.

'Gimme a break…'

'Mm. That was close. If it had been a romance movie I would have given you 100%. I guess I'll have to teach you how to show a woman a good time, Sor.' Baba judged.

'That'll just annoy him even more, Baba.' Ota smirked, brushing aside a lock of his golden curls. 'A detective story for your first date… Weren't you bored, Angel?'

'Are you kidding! I loved that film. They're my favourite. Don't get me wrong- I love rom coms as much as the next woman but crime thrillers are so interesting- and Liam Neeson! My god that man can act! Who cares if its implausible, I watch all his films as keenly as if they were real!' Angel gushed excitedly.

'Typical. The spy likes spy films.' Baba snorted.

'I feel like I can relate to a lot of it. Everything you see on screen- you think it's impossible. Well, I'm one of the few people on earth who has actually lived like that.' She went quiet at the end, recalling some of the hardships and peril she'd been through. In real life, there was no guarantee that the hero would make it out alive or save the day. The awesome, high tech gadgets often failed and all you had was your own sharp wits and instincts to get you out of a situation, alive. It was far more terrifying than the goriest, most pretentious crime thriller in the world. Soryu smiled sympathetically at her. Deciding to lighten up the suddenly grim mood, she continued.

'10/10 for the date, Baba. Although you do have to deduct points for the end.' She grinned wickedly at Soryu, teasing him.

'Why? What happened?' Baba asked.

''He left me, alone and went off to work. Right in the middle of our first date ever.'

'He did not!' They looked at Soryu, aghast. Soryu looked uncomfortable and remained silent, refusing to meet their disapproving gazes.

'However do you put up with him?' Kishi asked teasingly.

'With great difficulty, I assure you.' She responded with a mocking, dramatic sigh. Soryu reddened and looked a little embarassed, refusing to meet her gaze. 'Oh baby, I was just teasing you.' She beamed at him, crossing over to the other sofa to take his hand. 'I'm sure it was something important. I completely understand.' She gave him a light kiss on his now scarlet cheek, melting his anger away instantly.

'Oooh! Looks like it's getting steamy in here.' Baba whooped.

'So loyal and affectionate. Just like a dog. I can almost see you wagging your tail.' Ota said.

'Are you serious? It was a quick kiss. Not like we're making out on the couch. Seriously, you guys are so…' Angel looked fed up at their childish behaviour, Soryu glowering at them in agreement.

'Alright, enough entertainment for the day. Let's go.' Baba clapped his hands together, getting up to leave.

'Go where?' Angel asked curiously.

'Are you really going, Baba?' Eisuke asked, completely ignoring her.

'Of course. Gotta go where the action is!' He laughed.

'It's been a while. Let's all go.' Ota said, rising as well.

'Go where?' Angel demanded again, getting frustrated.

'Well, I guess I'll check it out too.' Eisuke said, still frustratingly ignoring her. None of them would tell her what the hell they were talking about. 'Come on, Soryu.'

'Geez. All right, then.' Soryu conceded, joining them.

'What about you Mamo?' Baba asked.

'I'll pass. Sounds like a pain.' He retorted lazily.

'But where is everyone going?' Angel cried, stomping her feet childishly to finally draw their attention to her.

'To show you what we do to have fun.' Ota smirked infuriatingly, still not answering her question.