Chapter 4

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Okita had found the group as they entered a shop filled with women's clothing. He watched as Glasses led the group blabbering something about his sister. He's got some serious sis-con issues. The girls had their arms linked and chattering excitedly. China girl must be thrilled about having another girl to shop with. She's got that cute sparkle in her eye. He flinched at his own thoughts. I did not just think that. With a sadistic smirk he saw his target bringing up the rear with Gintoki. I've never seen that prick be so effected by a chick like this, not even sis. With his hands in his pockets he followed them in.

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Gintoki, Hijikata, and Shinpachi were sitting in the chairs just outside the changing room Kagura had shoved Melody into. They could hear the two girls whispering heatedly in there, but said nothing.

Gintoki leaned his head back onto the wall behind him and closed his eyes. I hate waiting on girls while they shop. Well at least this time I don't have to help Kagura pick out stuff.

The curtain the girls were behind rippled and swayed. "Hold still." They heard Kagura's voice followed by a snap of what sounded like something elastic. "Ow! That hurt Kagura-chan." The other girl whined.

Gintoki opened his eyes and leaned forward, elbows on his knees. "The hell is taking so long?" He grumbled out loud not really caring when Okita joined them, leaning against the wall next to Hijikata. He groaned when he heard Kagura say they needed a mans opinion. We don't really care what they wear, its just clothes.

"What?! No!" Melody protested. "Ah!" She explained as Kagura pushed her out from the curtain and stood beside her. The were wear matching lace bras and panties that were black.

"Big sis said every girl needs cute underwear. Are these kind she meant, Shin-chan?" Kagura asked Shinpachi as she inspected her reflection in the mirror next to the changing room. Oblivious to the men's reactions, she pulled Melody to face the mirror with her, inspecting her too.

Shinpachi closed his eyes while pinching the bridge of his nose. "Kagura-chan." He groaned. He wasn't annoyed so much as trying to keep his nose from bleeding. He pulled a magazine out of nowhere, opened it to hide his face, deciding to ignore them until it was time to leave.

Gintoki and Hijikata gripped the arms of their chairs. Both of their eyes were wide with shock and jaws slack and little trickle of blood flowed out of their noses. Gin had some drool on the side of his mouth. Not one coherent thought passed through their minds.

Shit! Okita blushed, his eyes glued to Kagura as he swallowed hard. Damn it, China girl! He caught her eye in the mirror and glared. She was smirking at him. An idea popped in his head and he grinned sadistically. Two can play that game. He moved to stand behind her, the older men watched in amusement. His eyes on hers through the reflection, he placed his hands on her hips and pressed himself against her just enough for her to feel his excitement. Without taking his eyes off her he leaned in, his lips close to her ear. "Not bad. But you'd look better in leather." He was pleased to see her blush.

Melody stepped back when she heard Kagura growl. The two got into a scuffle, which ended with them on the floor, Okita pinning Kagura's wrists beside her head and her legs locked around his waist, trying to squeeze him in half.

"Whoa! Whoa! Hold it you two!" Gin stood up pulling the two apart. "You can't go making babies out in public like that." Two strong hits sent Gin flying back.

Hijikata jumped up to pull Melody out of the way, but he wasn't fast enough. Gin's body hit them and the three crashed into the floor.

Melody groaned and raised her head to assess the situation. Hijikata was laying with his arm across his face and she was sprawled across him, her legs on either side of one of his. Gintoki's upper body was draped across her back, mumbling about ungrateful brats. She felt something hard press against her thigh and that's when she lost it. She laughed. She couldn't help it. It was all too funny.

The two men she was sandwiched between looked at her a few seconds before laughing themselves. As they calmed down, she extracted herself from the two and pulled Kagura back into the changing room with her. The two whispered and giggled behind the curtain for a few minutes, then stepped out back in their old clothes, new ones draped over their arms, surprising the others.

"We decided to just go ahead and by the stuff we want and get the hell out of here." Kagura explained with a shrug.

Shinpachi stood and looked over to see the woman at the register pointing to a sign behind her. "Good, 'cause its gotten dark and the shop's are closing soon."

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After the group left the shop, they stopped to get food for the next day since Gintoki had forgotten it.

"We need to get this stuff to sis. I still have to help here get everything ready for tomorrow before she goes to work." Shinpachi informed them. I hope she's not mad that we took so long. He shifted a bag filled with cups of ice cream. I guess there's no need to worry, I can just shove this bag in her face. She can't resist her favorite treat. He hummed happily to himself.

"We'll come with you. I need to speak with her anyway." Hijikata said as he lit a cigarette, ignoring the glare Gintoki shot him.

Kagura giggled. "I can't wait to show big sis my new clothes!" She turned to Melody. "You'll love big sis. She cool and pretty and strong."

"Just try to avoid any food she makes. That dark matter will kill you." Gintoki said from behind them.

"Hey! It won't kill you!" Shinpachi snapped at the silver haired man. He sighed. "But he's right. Gin-san and Kondo-san lost their memories whenever they ate it." He tilted his chin up in thought. "Now that I think about it, I don't think anyone could handle it. Except maybe Kyuubi-chan, and even it she ends up in the bathroom for a day or two." He smiled at the girl when she giggled.

Being a fan of their manga, Melody already knew all of this, but kept it to herself. So far, the only one here that knows I'm not from here is Toshi-kun. She looked at the man and saw he was watching her. She blushed and looked away, which made a small smile appear on Hijikata's face. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Okita pull Kagura away from the group with a hand over her mouth. She leaned towards Shinpachi and whispered, "I think Okita really likes Kagura-chan."

He chuckled and whispered back, "I think that's an understatement." The two looked back and saw Okita whispering to a glaring Kagura. When she blushed they looked at each other and snickered. "You know what makes it even better?" He smirked as she nodded. "I overheard her asking sis how someone like him could be so cute yet so stupid." They giggled again.

"What are you two talking about?" Gintoki stuck his head between theirs and stage whispered.

"Nothing." They chorused together.

Gintoki stepped back with a huff. He looked over his shoulder and all he could see was Okita's back, hiding Kagura from their view. "Oi! You two quit making out and come on!" He turned back around with a grin when he saw the two jump apart.

"Looks like he's started to act on his feelings for your little friend instead of denying them. All that little shit talks about is her." He took a drag from his cigarette, his eyes on the two still whispering and snickering in front of them.

"Well, as long as her daddy and brother don't find out, I don't care."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that if those two find out, all hell will break loose. Baldy will cry and beat me to death for not protecting his precious daughter's innocence and her brother…. Let's just say Shin-chan's not the only one with a sis-con complex." He shuddered.