Competition? Bitch Please.
"Goodness! Eat the whole world child!"
Tsuki looked up from her third bowl. Why would she eat the whole world? She wasn't a carnivore. Kai looked between his Grandfather and his girlfriend amused. They had finally settled down for lunch…even though it was 1:30 in the afternoon. Events had delayed their time…
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"Kai! Look!"
After the pool incident, they went to get a change of clothes. Kai raised a brow. What was she wearing? Her clothes were right there.
"It's a big shirt! Is this grandpa's? The nice maid lady gave it to me…"
A vein began to pulse quite violently on Kai's head.
"Ha-ha! Kai, you've got a vein popping out of nowhere! Can I…poke it?"
"Tsuki…"
"Okay! Okay! Calm down! I won't poke it."
Tsuki placed her hands up in defense, which were covered by the long polo shirt. Kai ran a hand through his hair.
"Tsuki…"
"Yes."
"That's mine."
"What?! Then what am I suppose to wear?! I can't go around naked!—Well, I can…but I don't want to…"
"Tsuki…you're clothes are right next to you."
Tsuki looked to her left…nope, then her right; oh! There they are. She smiled sheepishly at Kai and took the clothes. Kai rolled his eyes.
Voltaire waited patiently and stood as he heard the distinct voice of the girl who continued to call him 'grandpa'.
"Hey grandpa!"
"Voltaire."
"No. It's Tsuki."
"No—"
"Yes. My name is Tsuki."
"No child! I know that. My name's Voltaire. Voltaire."
Tsuki kept silent and glanced at Kai and back to Voltaire. That was pointless.
"Okay grandpa!"
"Argh!"
"Whoa grandpa! You're in a grumpy mood. I think it's time for nap time!"
Voltaire's eye began to twitch fervently; the girl was getting to him. He didn't know whether to smack some sense into her or walk away. She was trying his patience.
"I do not need nap time."
"Okay…whoa! You have a humongous fish tank!"
Tsuki sped pass Voltaire and implanted her face on the glass. What was she five? Kai shook his head a smirk on his lips; Voltaire was annoyed, he could tell.
"Child. They are just fishes. Don't you want to have lunch? It's already 12:30."
"Lunch?! Oh boy! Finally, I thought I was going to die of starvation!"
Kai let out a chuckle; maybe she was related to Tyson, maybe some distant cousin twice removed or something.
"Grandpa? What's with the face? Are you choking?! Kai! I told you his weird cape thing is on too tight! Don't worry grandpa, I'll save you!"
"What?! Child, stand back I say!"
"I just want to help!"
"I am fine. Kai, control your savage woman!"
Kai rolled his eyes. No, I'd rather not, was running through his mind; but Kai did it anyway.
Voltaire fixed himself and began to walk when a blur of the 'savage woman' sped pass him.
"Wow! This vase is pretty. It has cool designs."
"Yes. It's an authentic vase that was imported from a small village in Africa. Be careful child!"
Tsuki nearly dropped the vase but caught it. She smiled at Voltaire and placed the vase back. Kai stared at Tsuki; who knows, if Tsuki continues her child-like rampage, maybe Voltaire will have a heart attack and then they could leave.
The trio was on their way towards the kitchen when a painting caught the eye of the energetic crimson eyed girl.
"Wow…what is it?"
Kai smirked and walked up to Tsuki.
"It's a picture of a lady, who also looks like some strange man with a top hat."
Tsuki tilted her head to the side. All she saw were swirls and different colors. Maybe if she stood on her head…
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And let's just say; Voltaire nearly died as he watched his priceless vases topple over like dominoes on top of his fireplace as Tsuki tried to stand on her head.
Kai shook his head. Today wasn't that bad. He looked around the yard, the scenery wasn't so bad. It was a change from what he was used to.
"Ahem…"
Kai looked at Voltaire; Tsuki continued eating, oblivious to the duo.
"Well, I have someone I would like you to meet."
Kai raised a brow. What the heck?!
"Vladimir, bring Melody down!"
Kai glared at his Grandfather. He knew this was more than just a visit. The glass sliding door opened and a girl with long curled ebony hair came out. She had fair complexion and vibrant ocean blue eyes; she had a smile on her face.
Tsuki looked up; it was too quiet. When she did, she raised a brow at the new comer. When did she get here?
"Hello—" Her voice was sweet and elegant. She extended her hand towards Kai. "My name is Melody."
Tsuki kicked him when all he did was glare. Kai glared at Tsuki and extended his hand to shake hers. Melody giggled. Tsuki raised a brow. She was weird. What kind of person giggles when they shake hands?
"Melody. Come take a seat with us."
Melody sat next to Tsuki and extended her manicured hand.
"Melody."
"Tsuki."
Tsuki didn't know whether it was just her or not; but she was sure that she felt Melody tighten her grip a bit too much. Tsuki shrugged it off; whatever.
"Melody here is the daughter of a business friend of mine. She is a straight (A) student, who graduated as Valedictorian. She plays tennis and volleyball. My! Isn't that talented?"
"Hn. Tsuki over here didn't graduate as Valedictorian, but came in third in her class; she plays a lot of sports such as: tennis, volleyball, basketball, swim, track…let's just say a lot."
Tsuki stared at Kai and turned crimson. She didn't ask him to brag about her! If she wanted to brag then she would have done it herself!
Voltaire grunted. The 'savage' ranked third! Impossible! Melody had a different reaction.
"Wow! Maybe you and I should play tennis some time; it would be fun."
She winked at Tsuki. Tsuki gave her a nervous smile. She really was creepy. Tsuki took a good look at her. She had good posture, nice manners; she was pretty…Tsuki had to admit, she had a nice smile, straight pearly white teeth…Man! She was the stereotypical perfect pretty girl. Wow…and she thought they didn't exist.
Tsuki shrugged her shoulders, whatever; it's not like it mattered.
"Kai? May I have a word?"
Kai glared at his Grandfather, but stood up and followed him, not before giving Tsuki a kiss on the cheek. Tsuki stared after him. What was that about?
"Ahem…"
Tsuki turned to…Metonymy…is that right? Tsuki furrowed her brows, why would someone name their child after a figure of speech? Tsuki shook her head and indicated for…Metonymy to continue…that didn't sound right.
"Well, as you can see. Voltaire believes that I will be better suited for Kai. I don't blame him. I am intelligent, beautiful; talented…the list goes on and on. What I'm saying Tsuki is that, it's best to just surrender Kai over; that way it would be less painful."
Melody patted Tsuki's shoulder in comfort. Tsuki smiled.
"Metonymy…right?"
"Melody."
"Yeah, I know. Well, I would love to list all the things you said but one word sums it up: conceited. Yes, all the conceited things you've said were nice but pointless. As for surrendering Kai, why would I do that? That's like asking me to stop breathing. It's pretty stupid."
Tsuki ended with a smile and returned to her meal. Melody raised a brow. No one defies her. No one.
"Humph. Fine. Then I guess you have some competition then."
Melody crossed her arms to emphasize her point. Tsuki just raised a brow. Alright.
"Okay…competition huh…what's that saying I always say when it doesn't faze me…oh yeah!—" Tsuki smiled and said in the most bored tone she could pull. "Bitch please."
Melody gaped at Tsuki. How dare her! She wasn't that fowl word, far from it! Humph. She's just jealous. Melody turned away and so did Tsuki. The latter wondered when dessert was going to come.
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"Hn. No."
"Kai. Think about it. It's the most sensible thing; it's what will be best for the company!"
"I don't have to run the company now! That's dad's job!"
"I know. But when time comes, you will take your father's place. You need someone who is responsible enough to help you. That Tsuki girl is far from it."
"You don't even know her! She's more than capable when she wants to be!"
"What if she doesn't 'want to be'? Then what?"
Kai growled. His Grandfather was such a dictator! He turned and walked away from him. Voltaire glared. His grandson had no idea what he was doing. He needed to intervene in order to save the company.
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"Hey mister! What's with the scowl? Oh okay."
Kai grabbed Tsuki's hand and dragged her. They were leaving; he couldn't stand being here anymore.
"Bye Kai! Bye Tsuki! Don't forget, let's play tennis some time!"
Tsuki glanced back at the smiling and waving Melody. Did she have a personality problem? Maybe she was bipolar.
"Bye grandpa!"
Tsuki waved goodbye to Voltaire who grunted. Grandpa. As if. If he were her grandfather, he'd knock the obnoxious personality out of her.
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"Kai! Why'd we leave so soon? I wanted dessert!"
"Hn. I'll buy you dessert."
Kai started the car and drove off. Tsuki shrank back. Uh-oh, Kai and Grandpa had an argument. Tsuki decided to stay quiet, she'll just eat Hilary's and Aya's tub of ice cream. Tsuki smiled at the thought. Suddenly, Kai brought the car to a sudden halt. Tsuki looked at him, he was staring at her.
"What?"
Kai let out a sigh. Why did things like this always have to happen to him? He was barely eighteen! He just wanted to be a normal person. He ran a hand through his hair. He was frustrated.
"Do you want me drive?"
Kai looked at Tsuki and raised a brow. That's right, she drives. Kai gave her a skeptical look, he'd rather not; he liked his car to stay in one piece and at its original shape. Kai shook his head and started the engine again. Tsuki shrugged; whatever.
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Tsuki stretched herself on her bed. Kai decided to go home. He said he needed time to think about things. Tsuki didn't show it; but what if he wanted to think about their relationship? She wasn't stupid; she knew that she wasn't a 'business woman' type. She was incapable of helping Kai run a business; she'd only get in the way. Tsuki bit her cheek, she could change…but then she'd just be lying to herself. She sighed; she needed to sleep, too much thinking…
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"That bad huh?"
Kai grunted and headed for his room; he was not in the mood. Mr. and Mrs. Hiwatari exchanged glances. That wasn't good.
Kai took of his shirt and threw it somewhere in his room and threw himself onto his bed. What was his Grandfather thinking? He was happy with his relationship; it was a strange one, but he was happy.
Kai turned so he was facing the ceiling. He planned on taking the business over; it was tradition, family honor. His thoughts landed on Tsuki. He talked to her about the family business and she laughed when he asked her about it. She told him, she'd probably get a paper cut by signing all the legal documents and she'd rather photo copy her face than go to meetings. It was obvious she didn't want any part in the business; what was he suppose to do? She didn't have to work there, but they'd probably hardly see each other. Maybe she could be his secretary. Kai smirked. Wonderful. It'll be like in the movies where the boss has a secret love affair with his secretary. He'd have to tell Tsuki that tomorrow; she'd probably laugh and call him a pervert for even thinking about it…Nah. She'd probably think it would be a great idea and that they should try it out.
Kai bit his bottom lip and got out of bed. He fished his cell phone out of his pockets. He called Tsuki.
He got a groggy, mumbled 'hello'. Kai smirked, she was asleep already? He just dropped her off a while ago.
"Wake up. I can't sleep."
"The problem is, you're eyes are open. Close them."
Kai chuckled.
"Can't. They won't."
He heard her groan and shuffle, probably to a sitting position.
"Really? Then how do you blink?"
"Hn. I don't."
Kai could imagine her rolling her eyes towards the heavens.
"Fine. What do you want?"
"To talk."
"About?"
"Us."
It went silent on the other line; he didn't know whether she hung up on him or not. He looked out his window, he couldn't see her. He hoped she didn't fall asleep on the stairs again…That's a different story.
"Okay. Shoot."
"What do you think about me taking over the family business?"
"Didn't we talk about this? Whatever, I say go for it. That's what you want."
"What about you?"
"Well, if you take over the business I'll just have secret love affairs with your business partner Tala."
Kai rolled his eyes and smirked. He imagined her grinning like there would be no tomorrow on the other line.
"Really?"
"Yup. Then you'd have competition."
"Hn. What was that saying you always say…Bitch please."
Kai smirked. That was her favorite phrase. She'd always say it when she thought it was a piece of cake or stupid.
"You're saying it wrong. You have to have no feeling!"
Kai chuckled.
"You told me I had no feelings."
"Stupid."
"Hn. Night."
"Wha—"
Kai hung up on her and peeked out of his window and smirked when her angry feature glared at him. Suddenly she smiled and blew a kiss at him. Kai raised a brow. What the heck?! Tsuki laughed uncontrollably at his face. She knew Kai wasn't into things like that; that's why she always did it.
Kai rolled his eyes and shut his window. He was going to bed; he'd have to deal with her tomorrow, so he needed the energy.
A/N: Well, how was it? I'm already working on the next chapter. -grins- Hoped you enjoyed it; the next one will be...interesting...let me just say... 'Till next time on Chapter 5: All Grown Up...Eh?