Hi everyone! Here is another new chapter! This chapter is for all the readers who added this as their favorite and for story alert! That made my day to know you liked it that much! :) This chapter is also for one of my favorite reviewers: Rena your reviews made me laugh so hard I fell over! Especially when I started picturing putting Ryuu in a dress!
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Chapter 9: Dresses and Ryuu
MIKAN POV
The bus ride didn't take very long as the girls made their way to Central Town for dress shopping. Anna and Nonoko sat side by side giggling and discussing what the decorations would probably look like. Sumire had her head buried in a dress book looking at all the new styles trying to choose who would look best in what. Hotaru sat beside me staring blankly ahead, while I leaned my head against the window still thinking of what the new guy Ryuu wanted from me. Ever since he walked out of class yesterday, he had been popping up at moments when I was left alone. Fortunately, Natsume and Hotaru always seemed to be around, dragging me off to random places. They were also acting odd lately, and worse they were being civil to each other…
Talk about creepy.
Finally arriving we stepped off the bus and we hit some of the small dress shops. Anna and Nonoko had found their dresses, while Hotaru, Sumire, and I were still dress-less. Anna had picked out a light blue dress that tied around the neck, the chest was a heart-shape clinging to her small waist. It then turned into a v and became puffy with layers ending 2 inches above her knees. Nonoko had the same dress but had gone for a baby pink. Their masks were butterfly shaped, Anna's was pink with light blue rhinestones while Nonoko's was blue with pink rhinestones, they looked fabulous and the result was sure to be stunning.
Sumire and Hotaru had gone for a bigger dress shop while I sat in a small café ordering a piece of strawberry cake and a cup of hot chocolate. Anna and Noko had wondered off to find accessories and shoes to match their outfits.
Staring out the window at the dresses being displayed in some shop windows I failed to notice the scrape of the chair from across the table.
"Fancy seeing you here." said a velvety voice with smugness.
Snapping my head around fully alert now, I scowled at the intruder.
Why the heck was this sneaky pervert here?
"What are you doing here Ryuu?" I spat out.
"Feisty, I like that. But of course, I'm here for you love." He smirked while placing an elbow on the table and leaning his head into his hand, bringing his face closer to mine.
Leaning back to put some space between us I crossed my arms. He looked slightly aggravated at the distance that was now between us. "So you're stalking me?" I asked pissed off.
Seriously, what did this guy want with me. Why wouldn't he leave me be.
Hotaru hurry up, I thought shifting uncomfortably.
His eyes twinkled dangerously, "And what would you say if I said yes to that Mi-chan."
Gulping I grabbed my bag, and stood up "I'd say I'm out of here. Please leave me alone."
I started to walk away when I felt him grab onto my wrist, I winced at the strength he was holding me with. That was definitely going to leave a mark.
"Ah, ah, ah Not so fast Mi-chan. You and I have some business to attend to so your coming with me."
"Like hell I am jerk." I said venomously before hitting him in the face with my other hand.
"You bitch!" he spat as he slammed his hand onto the table.
With that I took off running out of the café.
I should really join track or something because I didn't run away fast enough.
Grabbing me firmly by the shoulder Ryuu spun me to face him, digging his fingers into my shoulders he leaned in closer.
"You'll pay for that soon enough but for now you and I are going somewhere to talk privately."
He started pulling me in the opposite direction of the café. I could feel my eyes starting to water, straining to not let them fall I bit my lip, I'd be damned if I cried in front of him.
"Oi, what the hell do you think you're doing with her?" came a cold voice.
"H-Hotaru!" I yelled as Ryuu's grip loosened I jerked away from him and rushed to stand beside my best friend.
"Nothing at all, just thought I'd take her someplace since she was by herself" said Ryuu with a friendly smile as he walked over to us.
Hotaru's gaze narrowed into dangerous slits "Well she isn't by herself and she obviously didn't want to go."
Stepping closer "The next time I find you with your hands on her, I won't hesitate to send you straight to hell bastard." Hotaru said loud enough for only Ryuu to hear.
Turning she threw one last glare over her shoulder before walking away, throwing a "come on baka" over her shoulder to me.
I took a step in her direction when I felt an arm wrap around my waist.
"We'll continue this later on Mi-chan." said Ryuu in a husky voice before letting her go and walking off.
I stood there watching him walk off in a daze. What did he mean, what does he want to talk to me so badly about.
"MIkan."
Startled I turned to see Hotaru. I gave her a small smile to show her I was alright.
"Come on Hotaru, we still need to find our dresses." I said as I walked over to the other 3 girls who were sitting on a bench.
HOTARU POV
Hotaru watched as she walked away. That bastard left a bruise on her wrist, and I can see he grabbed her by the shoulder hard to, her shirt is crinkled. Better talk to Hyuuga about this later.
MIKAN POV
Sumire was gushing over the dress she had bought. It was a sea foam green and had an off the shoulder top dipping low between her breasts. A black bow was tied below her cleavage then the dress hung loosely ending an inch above her knees. A pair of strappy black heels hung off her finger on the other hand, always trust Permy to get something revealing yet not slutty. She was the fashion show-off in the group after all. Her mask hung around her neck, it was black with green feathers around the edges, it rounded at the top and ended at the tip of her nose. I loved Permy in green so I couldn't wait to see how it turned out.
"Well everyone has something but Hotaru and I" I whined throwing my hands up in the air with frustration.
"Not true Baka."
"Huh?" I asked confused, turning to see a smug looking Hotaru.
That was when I noticed the bags in Hotaru's hands.
"I've taken care of your dress, mask, and shoes so no need to panic."
"E-eh? Really?" I asked excitedly.
She nodded.
"THANK YOU HOTARUUUUU!" I said running towards her for a hug.
BAKA! BAKA! BAKA!
"Mou! Hotaru you big bully" I pouted rubbing the new lump that had formed on my head.
"Can I at least see what you chose then?" I asked picturing what my best friend might have gotten for me.
"No." she said turning away.
"E-eh! Why?" I asked puzzled.
"You'll see it tomorrow when I come over for us to get ready together." she said walking away.
My eyes sparkled. Hotaru was going to get ready with me! I'm so excited! With that I ran after her completely forgetting what had happened. Little did I know that Hotaru was thinking about it deeply.
Later that evening…
HOTARU POV
"Hyuuga, you don't understand. He was dragging her away, he left a bruise on her wrist from gripping her so tightly." I said as I slammed my hand down on the desk in my lab. I was currently explaining to him what I had saw going on.
"Well there isn't much we can do now Imai," said Natsume leaning against the wall on the opposite side of the room. "We'll just have to watch her more closely and try to figure out what the hell that weasel wants so badly with her."
"Hyuuga I don't want him near her, so that means you need to start spying on her better."
His eyes widened slightly.
"Oh please, I'm not as stupid as that idiot, I know you watch her every move. Now is the time to do it for a good purpose. The guy tried to take her for a 'private talk' is what he kept calling it." said Hotaru as she smirked with satisfaction at seeing the black cats eyes narrow.
She knew how possessive he was over her best friend.
She was even possessive over the idiot. It was hard to share someone who made your day brighter and your load lighter.
God, that was corny but true.
"So its agreed you'll figure out what you can and I'll keep the clingy bastard away from polka." stated Natsume firmly.
"Agreed."
And with that decided they both set out on their separate duties.
SO how was it? I thought I'd keep Mikans and Hotaru's costumes as a surprise until tomorrow when I write the next chapter! :) PLEASE DON'T EAT ME! A lot will be happening though tomorrow, definitely some N+M and H+R moments. Hope you keep reading! :) Bye for now…
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