Chapter 4 The Silent Interplanetary War: War of the Wills or just Plain Stubborness
(Haruka)
" Watch me Neptune..." i replied without even acknowledging her. I know that she was there. How couldn't I? When the sweetest scent I thoroughly love and despice comes in proximity. What the heck is her damn perfume made of? What's the point. I began to bite angrily at my sandwich.
" Ara..." she trailed on...
" Nani?" I asked cocking my eyebrows as she sat in front on me. We were in an isolated mini park within the school. The breeze bringing in the sweet smell of spring.
" Well..as I've said, with you taking the mission, holding on to that henshin stick...it's your responsibility to be partners with me. Well...I... uh..."she twiddled her white gold necklace diverting my attention to her gracefully countoured neck..the smooth skin...
"..well Uranus...I..we have to check that shopping center on Juuban...I feel a presence there. The sea is beckoning me to check it out. You have got to accompany me." she finished off with a serious expression on her perfect face.
"Okay. I'll come. I'll bring my yellow convertible. The blue one is in the fixer."
" Okay..Mata ne." she chirped as she sauntered away."
I stood as I finished my lunch. I immediately went to the men's bathroom to brush my teeth. Surprise, surprise. As part of this cross dressing act i have to put up with just to be able to join the F1 racing circuit, I have to live day by day as a man. After the transformation. instead of guys fawning over me..I know have various kawaii girls trailing me wherever I go. It drives Michiru nuts seeing random girls intercept our serious conversations regarding the silence. Might as well deal with it in a fun way rather than consider it as an annoyance. It's funny how they can never tell. It is also amusing whenever I read the random love letters they give to her. It drives her insane.
We met as planned in the school parking lot.
" Hop in." I said as I revved the car engine of my yellow convertible.
Upon arrival at the district I began to search for strage aura in the air. Waiting for my element to whispher anything that may clue me in the workings of the Death Busters.
There was nothing. The winds were calm.
Could my element be failing me?How can Michiru's elemeny whispher one thing and mine remains nonchalant?
The place was rustling with energy as people from all over Juuban flocked to the newly established shopping district.
" Let us shop shall we?" Michiru said with a glimmer in her eyes and anticipation in her voice. She began tugging at my sleeve.
"Chotto matte yo. I dont recall you mentioning anything about shopping. I don't expect you to find anything that would suit your fine tastes." i said with a little sarcasm in my voice.
She let go of my sleeve.
" You don't expect us to mope around all day waiting for Daimons to appear. do you?" she snapped with a hint of impatience.
"Okay. Okay. Suit yourself." I muttered.
We began to enter a Chanel shop after a few turns. Michiru began to survey the merchandise. She began to pick an armful and beckoned me to follow at the fitting area. A pretty sales girl began to approach us to give assistance. She offered me a seat at the front of the fitting room.
The first dress Michiru wore was a yellow sun dress with gossamer laces. The second article was a white chiffon lace dress appropriate for her numerous recitals. The third one was a body fitting black strapless dress with a high slit that revealed her long legs to an advantage. another jacket was tried on really chick and sophisticated.
" Is this nice, Ruka-chan..." she said as she went out wearing a black high cut one piece bathing suit with black netting up to the neck, revealing some hint of cleavage usually hidden on the clothes Michiru always wears, a flashback of what has transpired in the day of our wet interlude began to taunt me.
" sugoi.It looks good on you." I said flustered at the direct question and surprised at my answer. she looks amazing. By far she is the most gorgeous girl I have ever seen. i swallowed the huge lump on my throat. I immediately began to regret what I have uttured. This simply reinforces that she has a power over me. My face was burning.
" how cute. a new couple." one sale clerk blurted out. Michiru began to turn crimson. Such an awkward moment.
" I'll take the lot then." she gestured at the sales clerk as she handed her platinum credit card. As the shopping bags were laid neatly Michiru began to grab a petite bag which housed her newly bought Chanel hand bag. Everyone stared at me expectantly.
I began to carry the bags. As we went out I hissed." You tricked me!"
" What do you expect. With you carrying on like a guy. they expect that you're my boyfriend."
I muttered incoherenty as I stuffed her purchases at the trunk of my car.
(michiru)
i laughed in spite of myself as I heard the saleslady whispher
" Kanojo no koibito wa kawaii desu ne!" ( her bf is so cute)
Koibito...if only...
She was so mad that it was candid. Plus the look on her face when I tried on that revealing bathing suit was priceless. Her ears almost turned red. Blondes are so decipherable. Their fair complexion gives them away. If she only knew that I was merely using the daimon concept to persuade her to go with me.
As we entered the jewelry store...
" Michiru... I'm bored out of my wits. Remember the Crown arcade around the block? I'm going there. Just call on me if something turns up. okay."
Then she ran off.
at the Crowns...
I immediately made a run for the arcade lest she decides not to let me off. I immediately smiled as I began to feel the familiar noise of the arcade and immediately bought some tokens.
I immediately approached the F1 racing machines to find that there are two cute blonde girls racing with each other with the girl with the red ribbon winning over the blonde odango girl. Its payback Michiru.
"Excuse me ladies...mind if I join you?" The blonde girl with ribbons pushed the odangoed girl.
"can you hold my bag for me please." I gestured to odango.
" Let her hold as many as u like!" the ribbon exclaimed excitedly as she began to rev her engine.
" why aren't you playing? The game has already started." odango asked innocently.
I decided to display my racing skills at my advantage and replied.
" I am merely giving her an advantage." I said with my arms crossed over my chest.
" an advantage!" ribbon said almost indignant as she pushed all her fury on stepping on the accelerator.
i began to start racing when she was at the middle of the circuit. After that, before I knew it, the game was over.
The ribbon girl moaned in defeat.
" Don't worry. I never expected that a cute girl like you has gaming sense. YOu're great." I said in a flirtatious tone. Her beautiful cobalt blue eyes lit up.
"People always say those things about me." she tittered.
" There you go again, haruka" Michiru appeared.
" Shall we go?" I asked Michiru.
"Oi, Odango...hope to race you next time." I said as a final remark.
it was just a bit of fun michiru. they are so innocent, it's so cute. Why? you jealous?" I added.
" Maybe" she whisphered mysteriously.