The thin black ink pen copied the pencil line drawn before it, following the exact curves before the hand holding it slipped. "Shit!" Eddy cursed aloud, slamming the pen down on the desk in frustration. Another page ruined from lack of concentration. "How am I supposed to finish inking this stupid robot fight scene if I cant stop thinking about stupid Matt and his stupid running off!" she yelled to the empty apartment, immediately feeling bad since she knew it really wasn't Matt's fault he left. The momentary anger and frustration deflated from her as she sighed before leaning back in her desk chair and rubbing her eyes exasperatedly. She wished she could call him, but Mello had confiscated his phone. Waiting around for him to call her wasn't the most fun either, it's been two days since he's been in Japan. shouldn't he have called me already? She thought to herself before the door opened with a loud bang against the wall.
Eddy jumped, nearly falling out of her chair as Ed came in, slamming the door behind himself and knocking her out of her thoughts. "Sis, you are going to love me forever. I have some news that's going to cheer you right up" Ed said happily, grinning from ear-to-ear. There wasn't anything that could really get her out of her mopey attitude lately, despite Ed's several attempts. He'd taken her out to dinner, bought her comics, had a zombie movie marathon of her favorites-but nothing worked. He was beginning to get discouraged, that is, until he went to his latest audition.
She raised an eyebrow, her face blank "If it's that the new edition of Brain Bashers came out early, I already know. I bought a copy yesterday" Eddy said monotonically. She stood and walked past her brother into the kitchen to get a glass of orange juice. She needed a break from inking anyway.
Ed followed her "No, its waaay better" Ed paused, grabbing her elbow and guiding her to sit on the couch before he began telling her the news. "Okay, so I went to audition for this movie, right? Its an indie-ish one, but its got a lot of seasoned actors in it. They wanted to bring in someone fresh to be the lead, and so my agent called-"
Eddy sighed "and?" Ed frowned slightly at her lack of patience and her rude interruption, but didn't scold her on it.
"and anyway, I got the part!" Ed said and she smiled slightly, opening her mouth to congratulate him before he shushed her. "Theirs more. The movie's being filmed in Tokyo and the filming starts in three days! We're going to Japan! You can see Matt!" Ed shouted and a grin broke out over Eddy's face.
She squealed and hugged him. "Really? How did you convince them to let me go with you?" she questioned, the large grin still on her face.
"I told them that I can't be away from my twin or I can't act! We're getting free tickets and food and a hotel room! The flight is tomorrow!" Ed exclaimed, grinning as his sister jumped up from the couch with a yell.
Eddy jumped up and down, "Oh my god, we have to pack! And I have to call Matt-" she paused and stopped. "Oh. I don't know his new number" she stated sadly. The happiness of the moment was ruined. It felt like Matt was ignoring her, and the usual thoughts flooded her mind. Does he even want to be with me anymore? Has he found some new girl? What if he's hurt? In some hospital?
Ed frowned at her worried expression, "he still hasn't called you yet?" he regretted the question immediately when her expression fell further. "whatever! we'll find him, okay? I promise!" Ed re-assured before Eddy nodded, putting on a smile.
"So, What are you going to wear? I mean, since you're a big-shot movie star now" she asked teasingly before walking to the closet to retrieve their old suitcases. Just think… we're going to be in Tokyo this time tomorrow.
Matt sighed, flicking his cigarette out the window before carefully pulling the car away from the curb and leaving the school that the young Yagami girl attended. He'd been on two full days of surveillance now, and by the first day her routine had been clear. The girl did the same thing everyday, but still Mello insisted on running a full week of surveillance before Matt even made a move. It seemed like wasting time, but Mello had said he wanted to be careful. Since when had the blonde ever decided to be careful? Well, since he thought tearing Matt away from Eddy for as long as possible would keep him from liking her.
He passed a convenience store, cheap phones in the windows, and cringed. He still hadn't called Eddy, or bought a phone. A whole week since he'd talked to her on the plane, he kept putting off calling her. But what if she's mad, or worse, wants to break it off because I left? Matt pushed his thoughts aside. He was late for his other assignment. Stalki-or rather, watching-Misa Amane. The actress had been under suspicion of being the second Kira by L, and after the Yagami girl was shipped off to LA, Mello had instructed he begin keeping tabs on the blonde. Why not get a head start? Yagami was boringly routine anyway.
Matt turned up the radio, humming along to some song he didn't know as he zoomed off towards the movie set of Misa's latest film. He didn't even have to dig for the info, since rabid fans had been posting every scrap of a detail they could find online. Piece of cake. Now, blending in with the crowd? A bit more of a challenge would he have been dressed normally, but he always wore a simple black shirt and jeans for surveillance. No goggles, gloves, vest, or striped shirts; the only thing he had in common with his usual clothes were the boots, but they were untucked into his pants. Studies show people are less likely to notice you if you aren't wearing goggles and strange fuzzy vests.
"Misa, Misa, you are cute! Misa, Misa, we love you!" chanted a small crowd, a mix of teenage boys and girls. At least he looked around the proper age to worship the popstar turned actress. Having to smush himself into the crowd was certainly not worth walking the two blocks away he'd parked. And why did I come here again? Matt questioned himself as a fan girl, almost viciously, elbowed him out of the way so she could be closer to view Misa. The blonde actress was just barely viewable, as she was standing 10 yards away, but the barricade wouldn't allow any further access. Hmm, maybe I could make a fake pass and sneak in. If I just bring people coffee, they would never question me… Matt brainstormed. Suddenly he lurched forward, deftly shoving a skinny boy out of the way so he could get a better look at the person that just walked on set.
Maybe he was going crazy. Suffering from some sort of withdrawal. Despite the fact that he knew the golden-haired comic artist was all those miles back in LA, she just walked onto the set of Misa's new movie. It just wasn't possible, theirs no way it was the real Eddy. Although this girl could be her body double-except for the fact that she was wearing a dress. A cute, poofy dress that looks… kinda like… one of those French maid costumes… Matt gulped and shook that thought out of his head so he could focus on determining if the Eddy-double was the real thing.Same hair, same posture, same body, she even has the same ratty messenger bag. No! No way could that be a coincidence! No one else has Eddy's bag. She made that thing herself! Matt thought. His first instinct was to shout her name, but he stopped himself as soon as he opened his mouth. That would completely blow his cover. How else could he get her attention?
"Eddy-chaaaan~!" Misa sing-songed from the set, the latest scene had just finished. They had only been at work for three days, and somehow Misa had become enamored with the twin. She'd said that Eddy reminded her of a young Misa, and that she felt a duty to 'take Eddy under her wing'. Ed had encouraged her to humor the biggest star in the movie, even if she was a bit of a ditz. Besides, it's not like Eddy had much to do except skulk around in her twin's shadow. Although, Eddy wouldn't have agreed had she known being a 'protégé' meant wearing dresses.
"Here I am Misa-misa!" Eddy said brightly as she walked on set to meet the actress. Even if she was a little short of a full deck, the blonde star still meant well and far be it for Eddy to be rude to her. Even if the clothes weren't exactly Eddy's… taste. Misa had given her a strapless black dress that clung to her chest like a corset, but poofed out at the waist and made the skirt have the appearance that she was wearing a petticoat. She also wore knee-high white stockings with little black bows on the top, and her feet fit snugly into black mary janes. The entire outfit was topped off with a thin black headband in her hair and makeup on her face applied by Misa's own team of stylists. Eddy felt like the actress's real-life Barbie doll.
Misa-misa squealed and skipped happily to Eddy's side as she emerged from backstage. Misa pouted at the other blonde "Eddy-chan! Misa-misa told you, you can call Misa-misa Misa-chan! It's how friends refer to each other in Japan!" Misa scolded before resuming her happy smile and continuing, "did you watch Misa-misa's scene? What did you think?" Misa enquired, her usual bubbly personality intact.
"Well, Misa-chan, it was lovely. I think you are a perfect fit for Daniel's happy-peppy older sister!" Eddy complimented brightly, referring to her brother's character Daniel.
At her words, Misa squealed again and gave Eddy a tight but quick hug. "Thank you, Eddy-chan!" Misa cooed before smiling in the direction of her crowd of fans. "Now, lets go say hello to my fans! I'll introduce you!" Misa exclaimed before grabbing her by the arm and dragging her away before she could protest. Eddy shot the 'help me!' look to her brother, but he was already lost in the table of delicious catered food. Note to self, payback later Eddy thought just as the two girls reached the fan barricade.
The crowd was positively rabid, shouting and jumping people were everywhere as well as a few trying to reach out and touch Misa's hand or clothes. Thankfully, Misa's four bodyguards had followed the two girls. Without them, the fan barricade surely would have been knocked over in seconds. Eddy felt her shyness kicking in, she hated crowds, and her clothing was certainly not helping her self-confidence. Misa giggled as Eddy slunk behind her, trying to hide from the cameras that the fans were now snapping left and right.
"Konichiwa~!" Misa sung out in her extra-sweet voice. Eddy barely knew a few Japanese words, so when Misa started speaking fluently in her native language, Eddy gave up trying to understand her. The only words that the American could understand out of Misa's sentence was the "Eddy-chan!" that Misa said with a happy squeal that sent a shiver down her spine. Just like that, Eddy was suddenly in the spotlight as Misa forcibly grabbed her arms and pulled her so that the crowed could see her fully. The fans tittered with Japanese conversation so fast that she couldn't even hope to follow, and Eddy could feel herself blushing from the attention. Misa subtly nudged her with an elbow. "Say something!" the actress urged, switching back to speak to her in English.
Eddy nodded and tried to swallow her nervousness. "U-um, Hello! I-I-I don't speak much Japanese, so I apologize. But it is very nice to be here with Misa-chan in this beautiful country, we are having a lot of fun" Eddy stammered, a little surprised at the understanding looks on some of their faces. What was more surprising was the English-spoken shouts that followed her statement.
"A girl Eddy? Cute!" one girl cooed, another voice from somewhere in the crowd shouted. "Eddy-chan is cute!" Eddy couldn't help but blush. She remembered something Misa's boyfriend had told her when she met him and tried to speak in broken Japanese; most students in Japan already took English language classes. The remembrance of the man made her shiver lightly, there was something she couldn't put her finger on about him. Something she didn't like. Maybe it was his subtle condescending tone.
Misa giggled and slid an arm around Eddy's waist and pulled them closer together as people began snapping photos again. "I'm so glad! They like Misa-misa's new best friend a lot!" Misa informed her, whispering in her ear before turning to the crowd and flashing them a smile and peace sign.
Eddy looked shell-shocked, and Matt couldn't help but smile at how adorable she was when she got all shy. No wonder she made friends with Misa so easily, Misa's practically made her into her doll, Matt thought with a snicker as the actress forced Eddy into other cutesy poses for the cameras. She looks like she wants to be rescued- Matt cut his amused thoughts off as someone nudged him.
It was a slightly older man, but he was still dressed like a teen. His bright pink 'I heart Misa-misa' shirt was more than a little creepy. "I bet I know what you're thinking" the man said in Japanese, a gurgle of a laugh escaping him. "Two blondes with one stone" the man said with a wink, grabbing his crotch for emphasis. Matt could feel his expression flicker from one emotion to the next; pure disgust, and then complete rage.
His fist shot into the man's face before he could even think about it.
The crowd suddenly broke apart with cries of shock and confusion. An older man, maybe in his late twenties, was on the ground clutching his face. His aggressor stood above him, clenching his fists and shouting something in Japanese that Eddy couldn't understand. She squinted her eyes at the man, something about him seemed oddly familiar, but she barely got a glance before Misa's security began to rush them away and back towards the set.
"Wait, wait!" Eddy said to the strong arms gripping her shoulders and practically dragging the two girls away. "That guy, I think I know him!" Eddy said urgently, before turning to Misa "what was he saying?"
Misa's eyebrows were high in confusion, "he was shouting; don't talk about her like that, you're a filthy pervert" she translated, Eddy's blood running cold at the next words she spoke. "She's my girlfriend"
Eddy shoved the security away, nearly sprinting back to the fan crowd that was now buzzing in curiosity. The large grin unconsciously spread across her face as she skidded to a stop at the railing. "Matt!" she called happily. The red-head turned from a conversation, his eyes wide. Eddy knew it was him, and without a second thought about the fact that she was wearing a dress, she hopped the railing. He met her halfway through the crowd "I missed you so much! Why haven't you called?" Eddy asked, but didn't wait for an answer before she hugged him tightly, burying her face in his unusual black shirt.
Over the chatter of the crowd, Misa's voice rang out in English "Eddy-chan? Is he really your boyfriend?" she asked in an overly excited squeal. Matt was cursing himself in his head, thinking for a way, anyway, he could get through this without his cover being blown. But the blonde girl in his arms was too quick for him as she turned to face Misa.
"Yes!" Eddy told the actress with a grin before turning back to Matt and giving him a quick peck on the lips. She caught the red-head's eyes as she leaned back from him, it was an expression that made her grin drop instantly. "Matt? What's wrong?" she questioned, confused.
He couldn't blame her, it wasn't her fault. After all, how was she supposed to know I'm tailing Misa? Matt clenched his fists, no, its my fault. If only I'd bought a damn phone. I could have called her. I would have told her… I called attention to myself by hitting that guy, I shouldn't have reacted like that. I completely lost my cool… Matt had no idea what to do, so he simply looked down at Eddy with a smile and said "Nothing".
Things were about to get complicated.
