Crearulian Angel: Hey readers I decided to update! I'm in an updating mood. So seeing as I found inspiration cause this happens like once in a rainbow moon with a lolly pop growing from one the cheese craters 0.o. BTW thanks stargazer_2015 for giving me a lesson I should have learned in grade ONE!!! JEEBUS I'M STUPID SOMETIMES!!
Thanks for telling me in the nicest way possible, flames are accepted if they are fair and have reason behind them.
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Girls Rule, Duh
The two-story house was just as beautiful as Juri had promised. White walls with forest green highlights and an old fashioned veranda with a porch swing were the first things they saw.
"WE'RE HERE!"
"No, you think Kazu?" Rika stepped from the car her legs aching for movement from being cramped so long. The other tamers were in much the same state as they hopped out of the van rather gingerly.
A muffled screeching sound resounded off the walls of the house as Takato pushed the door open after unlocking it. Juri and Rika looked at each other and nodded.
Without a word they zoomed up the slightly dusty staircase racing into the two upstairs rooms claiming them as their own.
"AH CRAP!" The boys trooped off to the bottom half of the house. There were two rooms and a pool table room. "Great. Two rooms between five guys."
"What are you talking about? I'M not sharing! Two of us can have a room one night and the other three can have the fold out couch." Kazu dashed off the claim one of the rooms while the usually slow Kenta sped after him.
"Righto, three guys one bed... You ok with all that? You er don't think it's uh..."
"Queer? Yes it's queer. I'll take the floor you two can have the bed." Ryo stashed his bag on the floor and winked at Takato and Henry who exchanged grim looks.
"So who's up for a walk?" Rika and Juri came running down the stairs making a thumping sound on the stairs. Both girls looked content with the bedding arrangements and Rika smirked at Ryo. "Where you belong Akiyama." She crossed her arms haughtily across her chest looking down at him on the floor.
"Care to join me?" He grinned and winked at her rubbing a spot on the floor right next to him. Provoked, Rika's smile evaporated in the blink of an eye. The two had a heated staring contest, no one else in the room mattered. With a swift movement Rika plonked herself on Ryo's lap making him squawk in indignation and push her over playfully.
"I don't get it. How come YOU girls get the top rooms?" Takato whined and gave a fluttery puppy dog expression to Juri who melted at his adorable face, breaking into hysterical giggles.
"Girls rule, duh. So how bout that walk?" As if nothing had happened the red head was striding to the door her cool collected stature swept over her once again as her lavender eyes swept fleetingly to Ryo's sparkling azure ones. His strong tanned face wrinkled in a smile, which made Rika spin on her heel and out the door. The gang close on her tail. (A/N: I know Rika doesn't have a tail, figure of speech here!)
Birds twittered excitedly darting from emerald green tree to emerald green tree. Warm fading sunlight streamed through gaps in the leaves making the forest path look enchanting. Small chipmunks hip hopped across the dirt path trying to beat being seen by the on coming teens. Too late.
"Ohhh Takato did you see that cute lill chipmunk? It was sooooo cute!"
"Not as cute as you." Shocked by what he had just said Takato went a deep crimson. He felt the heat radiating from his own face and how it was intensified when Juri entwined her hand in his own.
"Public display thank you very much." Rika broke through the pair flinging her arms up in disgust.
"Like you would care. I've seen those movies staked near your TV Rika, all those soppy, sad, ROMANTIC soapies!!" The horrid sound of Kazu making kissy noises made birds scatter in panic. Gathering all her strength Rika calmly turned around to face the object of her anger.
"Ha har ha. Kazu that was an amusing joke.' His stupid grinning face froze. Her calmness frightened him. 'But you see that would be impossible. You have never been to my house!"
"He's right though. I've seen them." Ryo piped up and took the lead, lazily sticking a piece of grass between his teeth. He flashed Rika his trademark smile, the sexy gorgeous smile that he usually only reserved for her and her only. He loved the effect it had on her and revelled in the angry auras pulsing around her.
Rika was just about to backhand him when Henry for the first time in a while spoke up.
"Hey who's there?"
Everyone around him stopped, puzzled as to why the most wise of their group was talking to himself.
"ALIENS AHHHHHHHHH RUN AWAY!" Kazu fled from the scene without a second glance. Kenta sweat dropped and followed suit calling reassuring things to him.
"Anyway... Alice? Is that you!"? A tall blond haired girl stepped from the brush. She was dressed somewhat oddly in camo track pants and a white tank top. Around her neck was a pair of binoculars and white okely sunglasses were hooked in the front of her top. She had zinc on her nose and lips making her usually pale face a bit darker in contrast. She looked with confusion at each individual till her face relaxed and broke into a small smile.
"Hey guys. Didn't expect to see you here!" She glanced down trying to smooth her slightly baggy tank top over blushing as if embarrassed they caught her in such an outfit. Or more, the zinc on her face...
"What are you doing here anyway? And WHY do you have white zinc on your nose?" Henry strode over.
"Well heh heh, funny story that. You see my dad, bless him, thought his daughter would benefit from a relaxing bird watching trip. You know the whole bonding father daughter kind of thing. A bit of a poor attempt to get to know me if you ask me. But hey he's my dad and no matter I still love the guy." With a shrug her golden locks bunched around her shoulders making her look even more like a doll. Henry nearly slapped himself. He was staring, how rude of him.
"This is great! Another member for the Girl Gang." Rika clasped her hands together grinning sadistically. Alice gave her a peace sign and Juri grinned sneaking a look at the boys.
"We better go find Kazu and Kenta. I'm scared to think what they'll get up to in a forest. Poor wildlife. Alice, come along and we'll show you where we're staying. We can hang out." Takato invited Alice along and just as they began heading in the direction of the skid marks left by Kazu Rika decided to fall behind.
She wanted to enjoy the serenity of the beautiful forest and the calmness of being alone. Her steps came to a standstill as she waited for the others to go around the bend in the path.
Ryo glanced over his shoulder. Rika wasn't there... he didn't panic. Now why would he? He knew Rika was capable or more capable of taking care of herself but that couldn't shake the feeling off. The feeling he felt whenever he wasn't near her. It was like a longing to simply be around her. So he jogged back the way they had come and saw her gazing at the leafy green trees.
The sunlight streaming through the gaps in the forest danced on her beautiful face, creating an angelic glow around her. It was odd that he thought of the word 'angelic' while referring to Rika. Her fiery personality didn't quite fit that of an angel. But her serene composure lulled Ryo into a far away fantasy.
"What are you doing?" Hands on hips, foot tapping the ground, his angel was giving him a rather dirty look.
"Err, I was going to ask you the same thing. Whats with the hold up? Nature isn't that interesting!"
"Oh? Well what if I think it is. I might just have wanted to stay here looking at the flowers and trees, alone!" The emphasis on the word 'alone' made Ryo give her a sideways glance.
"Why do I highly doubt Rika Nonaka would want to look at flowers and trees instead of walking with me?" The comment was only half jest. Thankfully Rika took the comment as a snide remark.
"Anything is better than being with you." She poked her tongue out at him he merely did the same. Crossing her arms across her chest she turned her back on him in a huff.
"C'mon Rika lets catch up with the others. Or we could just stay here. All alone. Together." He trailed off looking searchingly into her eyes trying in vain to read her. When she didn't respond he took a step closer to her, entering the dancing light. He reached up to her shoulder and traced his finger were the sunlight was playing about her shoulders.
Rika's heart was thumping almost painfully against her breastbone. She was very surprised Ryo couldn't hear it. With a steady breath she regained control of herself and reached into the depths of her old personality, the Ice Queen. The one thing she didn't want Ryo to know was how she was feeling right now so the temporary disguise fit quite nicely.
"What is up with you Ryo!" With a shove Rika flashed Ryo a heated death glare. "Look just leave me alone would you? I just... want some time alone."
"I'm sorry..." The combination of frustration and hurt stung the defeated teen so with a departing glance he turned his back and strode away leaving Rika quite completely alone.
The icy exterior melted in a second at the sight of Ryo's retreating back. Even though he had been 'defeated' he still had his shoulders square and his head held high. He truly is that of a King. (A/N: I'm not sure if that made sense to any of you but it did to me.)
The inquisitive chocolate coloured chipmunks had dared to take a look at the lone stranger. The one solitary figure standing so very alone. They scampered away, frightened by the sudden movement from the statue like girl. She strode off in the other direction. Away from where the other human had come.
'Odd those humans are.' With a twitch of his nose the chipmunk scurried off. All the while Rika was lost in her own thoughts mulling over her feelings, her self, her image. The serenity of the forest now destroyed by the tumult of roiling thoughts inside her head.
The path rounded into a bend and the first thing that came into sight was Silver Lake. Laughter rang out and violent splashes rose up in the silky water disrupting the usual calmness of the surface. At first glance all Rika saw was a bunch of guys playing stupid games in the water. At second glance she saw Aaron, with his shirt off. Her breath caught in her lungs she tried to pretend she didn't see him and walk on...
"Rika! Hey Rika over here!" His wet jet-black hair hung cutely around his face framing his shifty grey green eyes. As he caught up to her Rika groaned inwardly trying hard to keep her eyes on his and not his tanned muscular chest... WHAT? Ok she did NOT just think that!
'Ryo's chest is better.' She thought, somewhat satisfied with her assessment although slightly annoyed at letting these thoughts even enter her mind!
"Hey. How are you?" His over confident composure didn't stir her, as she looked him square in the eye.
"Fine." She didn't quite feel she had to make an effort to communicate.
"Well, er. Are you busy right now?"
"Whats it to you?"
"Care for a swim?"
"In case you don't have eyes I'll explain to you that I am actually not wearing any so that puts that out of the question." It was partly true. In actual fact she was wearing bordies, thongs, and a bikini top under a white top. Her temper heated up when he decided he had to check for himself as he stared at her chest. This time she couldn't hold back and grabbed his face with one hand pulling it up to meet her eyes. "Eyes up here pal."
"Fiery, aren't you? I like that in a girl." He smirk and tried to move away much to his own dismay as her hand was as string as steel.
"You don't know the half of it." With that she released him smiling as he rubbed his jaw.
"But I want to know. Show me just how fiery you can be. Help me win this game. With you we wont lose! C'mon."
She narrowed her eyes calculating the sincerity of his words. "What game?"
"Chicken, you know where you'd go on my shoulders and we'd try to push the others off. Oh wait. You probably don't want to go against guys." He trailed off thoughtfully as if waiting for her to object.
"Ha! As if, I could beat them with my eyes closed." With that she pulled off her top and jumped into the cold water feeling the rush of a headache from the shock of the cold. Her head broke the surface and everything that had happened had disappeared like she had washed it away when she leaped into the water. Aaron jumped in after her and swept her on his shoulders.
The guys gave her a quick greeting before they all went into competitive mode. The battle was a little more difficult than Rika had anticipated but that made it all the more fun. Aaron's chest was genuine muscle, which was working to their advantage as another pair fell. Then Rika locked arms with Aaron's best friend. He smirked at her and winked at Aaron. All of a sudden Aaron collapsed beneath her plunging her into darkness.
The disorientation of being thrown backwards then down confused her as she fought to find which way was up. Panic tightened her throat. She pushed the mind clouding feeling away and tried vainly to find her bearings in the darkness. A white hand grabbed her shoulder pulling her through the water. The grip was like an iron fist not letting go as it pulled her downward through the thick dark water.
Finally her head broke the surface and Aaron was staring at her a worried look danced in his eyes. He pulled her into a hug. The lack of air made her reactions slow and lethargic. Her senses picked up that they were away from all the others. The closeness of him was unsettling but she was n shock and couldn't pull away.
Her mind was screaming: RYO, RYO, RYO, RYO! But she couldn't hear it. Aaron's body was close up against hers, they were all alone bobbing in the water. He pulled her out of the hug and looked at her not saying a word. She struggled to regain control of the situation this time real panic taking over as he leaned in.
His warm breath was on her wet cold face. His nose an inch from hers his eyes closed as he bent her chin up. Finally reality kicked in and the motors in Rika were in full swing. Just as his lips touched hers she slammed her fist into his stomach and swam as fast as she could far far away from him. The other bank was a fair way away but she didn't care. She had to get away from him.
Her heart and mind was now loud and clear in her head screaming: RYO! RYO! RYO! RYO! RYO!
She couldn't hear Aaron calling out to her. Calling her to stop, to come back. She wouldn't hear it. She refused to hear it. All she could, would and wanted to hear was what her mind and heart was yelling. What would she tell the others? What would she tell Ryo?
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Crearulian Angel: How was that? Alice makes her odd entrance and Ryo nearly has his chance. What will Rika tell him when she returns soaking wet and without her shirt? And how will the boys feel after they have to... :: shudder :: share beds?????
Thanks for telling me in the nicest way possible, flames are accepted if they are fair and have reason behind them.
'...Thoughts...'
"...Speaking..."
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Girls Rule, Duh
The two-story house was just as beautiful as Juri had promised. White walls with forest green highlights and an old fashioned veranda with a porch swing were the first things they saw.
"WE'RE HERE!"
"No, you think Kazu?" Rika stepped from the car her legs aching for movement from being cramped so long. The other tamers were in much the same state as they hopped out of the van rather gingerly.
A muffled screeching sound resounded off the walls of the house as Takato pushed the door open after unlocking it. Juri and Rika looked at each other and nodded.
Without a word they zoomed up the slightly dusty staircase racing into the two upstairs rooms claiming them as their own.
"AH CRAP!" The boys trooped off to the bottom half of the house. There were two rooms and a pool table room. "Great. Two rooms between five guys."
"What are you talking about? I'M not sharing! Two of us can have a room one night and the other three can have the fold out couch." Kazu dashed off the claim one of the rooms while the usually slow Kenta sped after him.
"Righto, three guys one bed... You ok with all that? You er don't think it's uh..."
"Queer? Yes it's queer. I'll take the floor you two can have the bed." Ryo stashed his bag on the floor and winked at Takato and Henry who exchanged grim looks.
"So who's up for a walk?" Rika and Juri came running down the stairs making a thumping sound on the stairs. Both girls looked content with the bedding arrangements and Rika smirked at Ryo. "Where you belong Akiyama." She crossed her arms haughtily across her chest looking down at him on the floor.
"Care to join me?" He grinned and winked at her rubbing a spot on the floor right next to him. Provoked, Rika's smile evaporated in the blink of an eye. The two had a heated staring contest, no one else in the room mattered. With a swift movement Rika plonked herself on Ryo's lap making him squawk in indignation and push her over playfully.
"I don't get it. How come YOU girls get the top rooms?" Takato whined and gave a fluttery puppy dog expression to Juri who melted at his adorable face, breaking into hysterical giggles.
"Girls rule, duh. So how bout that walk?" As if nothing had happened the red head was striding to the door her cool collected stature swept over her once again as her lavender eyes swept fleetingly to Ryo's sparkling azure ones. His strong tanned face wrinkled in a smile, which made Rika spin on her heel and out the door. The gang close on her tail. (A/N: I know Rika doesn't have a tail, figure of speech here!)
Birds twittered excitedly darting from emerald green tree to emerald green tree. Warm fading sunlight streamed through gaps in the leaves making the forest path look enchanting. Small chipmunks hip hopped across the dirt path trying to beat being seen by the on coming teens. Too late.
"Ohhh Takato did you see that cute lill chipmunk? It was sooooo cute!"
"Not as cute as you." Shocked by what he had just said Takato went a deep crimson. He felt the heat radiating from his own face and how it was intensified when Juri entwined her hand in his own.
"Public display thank you very much." Rika broke through the pair flinging her arms up in disgust.
"Like you would care. I've seen those movies staked near your TV Rika, all those soppy, sad, ROMANTIC soapies!!" The horrid sound of Kazu making kissy noises made birds scatter in panic. Gathering all her strength Rika calmly turned around to face the object of her anger.
"Ha har ha. Kazu that was an amusing joke.' His stupid grinning face froze. Her calmness frightened him. 'But you see that would be impossible. You have never been to my house!"
"He's right though. I've seen them." Ryo piped up and took the lead, lazily sticking a piece of grass between his teeth. He flashed Rika his trademark smile, the sexy gorgeous smile that he usually only reserved for her and her only. He loved the effect it had on her and revelled in the angry auras pulsing around her.
Rika was just about to backhand him when Henry for the first time in a while spoke up.
"Hey who's there?"
Everyone around him stopped, puzzled as to why the most wise of their group was talking to himself.
"ALIENS AHHHHHHHHH RUN AWAY!" Kazu fled from the scene without a second glance. Kenta sweat dropped and followed suit calling reassuring things to him.
"Anyway... Alice? Is that you!"? A tall blond haired girl stepped from the brush. She was dressed somewhat oddly in camo track pants and a white tank top. Around her neck was a pair of binoculars and white okely sunglasses were hooked in the front of her top. She had zinc on her nose and lips making her usually pale face a bit darker in contrast. She looked with confusion at each individual till her face relaxed and broke into a small smile.
"Hey guys. Didn't expect to see you here!" She glanced down trying to smooth her slightly baggy tank top over blushing as if embarrassed they caught her in such an outfit. Or more, the zinc on her face...
"What are you doing here anyway? And WHY do you have white zinc on your nose?" Henry strode over.
"Well heh heh, funny story that. You see my dad, bless him, thought his daughter would benefit from a relaxing bird watching trip. You know the whole bonding father daughter kind of thing. A bit of a poor attempt to get to know me if you ask me. But hey he's my dad and no matter I still love the guy." With a shrug her golden locks bunched around her shoulders making her look even more like a doll. Henry nearly slapped himself. He was staring, how rude of him.
"This is great! Another member for the Girl Gang." Rika clasped her hands together grinning sadistically. Alice gave her a peace sign and Juri grinned sneaking a look at the boys.
"We better go find Kazu and Kenta. I'm scared to think what they'll get up to in a forest. Poor wildlife. Alice, come along and we'll show you where we're staying. We can hang out." Takato invited Alice along and just as they began heading in the direction of the skid marks left by Kazu Rika decided to fall behind.
She wanted to enjoy the serenity of the beautiful forest and the calmness of being alone. Her steps came to a standstill as she waited for the others to go around the bend in the path.
Ryo glanced over his shoulder. Rika wasn't there... he didn't panic. Now why would he? He knew Rika was capable or more capable of taking care of herself but that couldn't shake the feeling off. The feeling he felt whenever he wasn't near her. It was like a longing to simply be around her. So he jogged back the way they had come and saw her gazing at the leafy green trees.
The sunlight streaming through the gaps in the forest danced on her beautiful face, creating an angelic glow around her. It was odd that he thought of the word 'angelic' while referring to Rika. Her fiery personality didn't quite fit that of an angel. But her serene composure lulled Ryo into a far away fantasy.
"What are you doing?" Hands on hips, foot tapping the ground, his angel was giving him a rather dirty look.
"Err, I was going to ask you the same thing. Whats with the hold up? Nature isn't that interesting!"
"Oh? Well what if I think it is. I might just have wanted to stay here looking at the flowers and trees, alone!" The emphasis on the word 'alone' made Ryo give her a sideways glance.
"Why do I highly doubt Rika Nonaka would want to look at flowers and trees instead of walking with me?" The comment was only half jest. Thankfully Rika took the comment as a snide remark.
"Anything is better than being with you." She poked her tongue out at him he merely did the same. Crossing her arms across her chest she turned her back on him in a huff.
"C'mon Rika lets catch up with the others. Or we could just stay here. All alone. Together." He trailed off looking searchingly into her eyes trying in vain to read her. When she didn't respond he took a step closer to her, entering the dancing light. He reached up to her shoulder and traced his finger were the sunlight was playing about her shoulders.
Rika's heart was thumping almost painfully against her breastbone. She was very surprised Ryo couldn't hear it. With a steady breath she regained control of herself and reached into the depths of her old personality, the Ice Queen. The one thing she didn't want Ryo to know was how she was feeling right now so the temporary disguise fit quite nicely.
"What is up with you Ryo!" With a shove Rika flashed Ryo a heated death glare. "Look just leave me alone would you? I just... want some time alone."
"I'm sorry..." The combination of frustration and hurt stung the defeated teen so with a departing glance he turned his back and strode away leaving Rika quite completely alone.
The icy exterior melted in a second at the sight of Ryo's retreating back. Even though he had been 'defeated' he still had his shoulders square and his head held high. He truly is that of a King. (A/N: I'm not sure if that made sense to any of you but it did to me.)
The inquisitive chocolate coloured chipmunks had dared to take a look at the lone stranger. The one solitary figure standing so very alone. They scampered away, frightened by the sudden movement from the statue like girl. She strode off in the other direction. Away from where the other human had come.
'Odd those humans are.' With a twitch of his nose the chipmunk scurried off. All the while Rika was lost in her own thoughts mulling over her feelings, her self, her image. The serenity of the forest now destroyed by the tumult of roiling thoughts inside her head.
The path rounded into a bend and the first thing that came into sight was Silver Lake. Laughter rang out and violent splashes rose up in the silky water disrupting the usual calmness of the surface. At first glance all Rika saw was a bunch of guys playing stupid games in the water. At second glance she saw Aaron, with his shirt off. Her breath caught in her lungs she tried to pretend she didn't see him and walk on...
"Rika! Hey Rika over here!" His wet jet-black hair hung cutely around his face framing his shifty grey green eyes. As he caught up to her Rika groaned inwardly trying hard to keep her eyes on his and not his tanned muscular chest... WHAT? Ok she did NOT just think that!
'Ryo's chest is better.' She thought, somewhat satisfied with her assessment although slightly annoyed at letting these thoughts even enter her mind!
"Hey. How are you?" His over confident composure didn't stir her, as she looked him square in the eye.
"Fine." She didn't quite feel she had to make an effort to communicate.
"Well, er. Are you busy right now?"
"Whats it to you?"
"Care for a swim?"
"In case you don't have eyes I'll explain to you that I am actually not wearing any so that puts that out of the question." It was partly true. In actual fact she was wearing bordies, thongs, and a bikini top under a white top. Her temper heated up when he decided he had to check for himself as he stared at her chest. This time she couldn't hold back and grabbed his face with one hand pulling it up to meet her eyes. "Eyes up here pal."
"Fiery, aren't you? I like that in a girl." He smirk and tried to move away much to his own dismay as her hand was as string as steel.
"You don't know the half of it." With that she released him smiling as he rubbed his jaw.
"But I want to know. Show me just how fiery you can be. Help me win this game. With you we wont lose! C'mon."
She narrowed her eyes calculating the sincerity of his words. "What game?"
"Chicken, you know where you'd go on my shoulders and we'd try to push the others off. Oh wait. You probably don't want to go against guys." He trailed off thoughtfully as if waiting for her to object.
"Ha! As if, I could beat them with my eyes closed." With that she pulled off her top and jumped into the cold water feeling the rush of a headache from the shock of the cold. Her head broke the surface and everything that had happened had disappeared like she had washed it away when she leaped into the water. Aaron jumped in after her and swept her on his shoulders.
The guys gave her a quick greeting before they all went into competitive mode. The battle was a little more difficult than Rika had anticipated but that made it all the more fun. Aaron's chest was genuine muscle, which was working to their advantage as another pair fell. Then Rika locked arms with Aaron's best friend. He smirked at her and winked at Aaron. All of a sudden Aaron collapsed beneath her plunging her into darkness.
The disorientation of being thrown backwards then down confused her as she fought to find which way was up. Panic tightened her throat. She pushed the mind clouding feeling away and tried vainly to find her bearings in the darkness. A white hand grabbed her shoulder pulling her through the water. The grip was like an iron fist not letting go as it pulled her downward through the thick dark water.
Finally her head broke the surface and Aaron was staring at her a worried look danced in his eyes. He pulled her into a hug. The lack of air made her reactions slow and lethargic. Her senses picked up that they were away from all the others. The closeness of him was unsettling but she was n shock and couldn't pull away.
Her mind was screaming: RYO, RYO, RYO, RYO! But she couldn't hear it. Aaron's body was close up against hers, they were all alone bobbing in the water. He pulled her out of the hug and looked at her not saying a word. She struggled to regain control of the situation this time real panic taking over as he leaned in.
His warm breath was on her wet cold face. His nose an inch from hers his eyes closed as he bent her chin up. Finally reality kicked in and the motors in Rika were in full swing. Just as his lips touched hers she slammed her fist into his stomach and swam as fast as she could far far away from him. The other bank was a fair way away but she didn't care. She had to get away from him.
Her heart and mind was now loud and clear in her head screaming: RYO! RYO! RYO! RYO! RYO!
She couldn't hear Aaron calling out to her. Calling her to stop, to come back. She wouldn't hear it. She refused to hear it. All she could, would and wanted to hear was what her mind and heart was yelling. What would she tell the others? What would she tell Ryo?
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Crearulian Angel: How was that? Alice makes her odd entrance and Ryo nearly has his chance. What will Rika tell him when she returns soaking wet and without her shirt? And how will the boys feel after they have to... :: shudder :: share beds?????