A/N: Sup! Welcome to the next chapter! This chapter basically focuses in on Lacus' little issue with Uesugi and what her teammates think of him. All I have to say is, Lacus has a bit of a problem. Actually more like a BIG problem! And all her problems are here for your reading pleasure and entertainment purposes! Enjoy!
Side Note: I probably should have mentioned this in the beginning, but this story is kinda AU being that the timelines for each Anime are completely jacked up! Lol! So to clear things up, there is but one timeline for this entire story and that is Summer 2005! So there!
Disclaimer: I own not a damn one of these characters!
Battle of the Sexes: Anime Style
Chapter 10: Lacus' Big Mistake!
"Will you two settle down!" Lacus said in a hushed tone as she all but skipped to the door, leaving behind a room full of confused and distraught females.
"Lacus, what's going on?" Cagalli furrowed her brows as she heard Lacus squeal with excitement.
"He's here, he's here!" Lacus bounced up and down clapping her hands together after peering through the peep hole...
Taking a deep breath, Lacus straightened out her pastel, calf-length, sundress and turned the knob in order the let him in. Her eyes brightened once she laid eyes upon his handsome form. She was so excited to see him that she didn't notice her fellow roommates frozen in shock at the sight of him. Their jaws were nearly making contact with the carpet. Faye let her debt report slip from her fingers and onto the floor. Kagome's gum fell out of her mouth. Keiko held a Dorito lazily between her lips, before it fell to the counter top...
Catherine was the only one of them who found the strength to speak. "Oh my GOD, it's..."
"...It's...I...err...I...he..." Catherine continued to stutter, not believing who was standing before her.
Catherine: Gundam Wing (Gals) I STILL can't believe we were actually in the same room together!
"...It's..." Catherine continued still trying to overcome her sudden speech impediment.
"...Eiri Yuki!" Dorothy finished for her as she tried her hardest to breathe.
Dorothy: Gundam Wing (Gals) Unreal!
"Who is Eiri Yuki?" Ayame questioned lowly to a stunned Keiko.
"Who is Eiri Yuki?" Julia began, as her eyes remained glued upon the man in the doorway. "Only the best romantic novelist to ever breathe breath on God's green earth."
"Hmph." Faye huffed under her breath. "He's also the biggest jerk!" She whispered towards Keiko.
"Isn't he like thirty or something?" Botan whispered back.
Botan: Yu Yu Hakusho (Gals) Uh-oh!
"He's 22." Meryl whispered back earning a loud gasp from the group of girls. This caught the attention of Lacus who only gave them a strange look as they all quickly straightened themselves giving off the most phony of smiles known to man.
Lacus: Gundam Seed (Gals) The girls were acting very strangely upon Uesugi's arrival. I couldn't understand why, he hadn't even spoken yet. But oh, when he did... *SIGHS AS HER EYES TURN INTO GIANT HEARTS*
"Is it alright if I come in?" He questioned in a most melodic tone, instantly reeling Lacus in.
"Oh, why of course, Uesugi, come in!" Lacus guided him into the living area, shutting the door behind him not even noticing how silent and still the entire villa had become.
"Okay Lacus, you wanna make sure that before you invite your male company that you at least warn-" Android 18 had just come out of her room as she made her way back down stairs. She was just about to yell at Lacus, but upon sight of the other girl's 'male company' she found she had forgotten her next syllable. "Oh..."
Android 18: Dragonball Z/GT (Gals) Of ALL the chicks in the world that guy could have, he picked our sweet little Lacus! But wait...isn't he involved with someone?
"Uesugi, welcome...these are my roommates. Keiko, Faye, Hilde, Kagome, Meryl, Botan, Ryoko, Aeka, Flay, Bra, Miriallia, but sometimes we call her Millie, Julia over there with her head in the freezer, Catherine is the one fanning her, Dorothy is the one whom you just saw rush past us, Android 18 there on the stairs, oh and Ayame, and... I don't really know where the rest of the girls are. They were here a minute ago...oh well, you can meet them all later. Girls this is Uesugi." Lacus began with introductions.
"Why is she calling him Uesugi?" Botan whispered into Faye's ear.
"Knowing that ass BLEEP, he probably gave her a fake name." Faye spat as she glared into Uesugi's direction. "As far as I'm concerned, his name is Eiri Yuki." She huffed.
"It could be a pseudonym you know. Eiri Yuki." Hilde raised.
"Whatever." Faye snorted.
Faye: Cowboy Bebop (Gals) That guy is bad news! Don't ask me how I know, just know that I know what I know! And I know that that guy is an ass BLEEP!
"It's nice to meet you all." Uesugi nodded.
"Hi." The girls chorused like a bunch of school children.
"Hmph!" Faye, unable to take his presence any longer, angrily got out of her seat making her way towards the stairs and for her bedroom. Uesugi watched her retreating form with a smirk on his face until Lacus brought him out of his thoughts.
"Would you like something to drink?" Lacus offered.
"Thank you." Uesugi nodded as he took a seat on the aquamarine colored sofa.
"Alright, I'll be just a moment!" Lacus stated excitedly as she trotted into the kitchen, stepping over a passed out Julia as she headed toward the refrigerator.
"Lacus!" Android 18 came up behind the pink-haired Coordinator, whispering cautiously.
"Yes?" Lacus answered as she retrieved some ice cubes from the freezer.
"Lacus, I don't think it's a good idea to talk to this guy." Android 18 warned, being sure to keep her voice at a low level.
"Why on earth not?" Lacus sighed, slightly irritated.
Lacus: Gundam Seed (Gals) I knew that this would happen. Queue the jealousy induced speeches, now! *GROWLS*
"Because, I've...well, word of mouth is a powerful thing." Android 18 nibbled on her lower lip.
"What have you heard?" Lacus released an exasperated sigh.
"Well, just...I mean I've read many of his books, and he's known to be rather self-centered. The guy brags on his lovemaking skills, Lacus! He's a complete narcissistic bastard for sobbing out loud. I mean come on, we get enough of that BLEEP next door!" Android 18 informed grimly.
Android 18: Dragonball Z/GT (Gals) Sure, my information comes through the grapevine, but usually that's the best source, if you get what I'm saying!
"Well, he's been very kind to me. And truly that's all that matters, right?" Lacus replied as she poured some lemonade into a glass.
"Probably because he's trying to get under your skirt!" Android 18 rolled her eyes.
"18, enough! Now, if you'll excuse me!" Lacus snapped as she walked around Android 18, carrying Uesugi's drink in one hand.
Android 18: Dragonball Z/GT (Gals) Oh my GOD, how smart do you have to be?
"Here you go." Lacus said in her most angelic voice as she served Uesugi his drink.
"Thank you." He accepted the drink with a charming smile, causing Lacus to instantly melt in his gaze.
"Well, well, well, so you're the guy that's been keeping our little pink-haired princess up all hours of the night." Flay made her way towards Uesugi with a cocked eye as she looked him up and down. "I can see why." Flay smirked deviously catching the attention of a much angered Bra.
"Oh do you EVER quit!" Bra growled.
"What? I was just saying hi!" Flay retorted.
"Out of that entire sentence, not ONCE did I hear the word 'hi'!" Bra placed her hands on her hips.
"Ladies, not here." Lacus spoke from the corner of her mouth in warning, as her eyebrow began to quiver in irritation.
"Yes, let's not make Uesugi here think that we're in any way uncivilized!" Aeka scolded as she tried her hardest to take her eyes off of Lacus' guest.
Aeka: Tenchi Muyo/Universe (Gals) He is quite the looker. However, there's something about him that I...can't quite put my finger on. Hmm.
"Oh god! Oh god! Oh god!" Kagome suddenly blurted out. Noticing everyone's eyes on her, she immediately felt embarrassed from her outburst and hopped up from her bar stool. "Uhh, I just remembered! I, err...have to...err...not be here!" Kagome hurriedly rushed up the stairs, skipping steps on her way to her room, and slamming the door shut behind her.
Kagome: Inuyasha (Gals) This is bad! This is really REALLY bad! It took me a while to remember that article that I read in my issue of Teen Scene, but when I did...oh...bad, bad, bad! Lacus has TOTALLY bombed!
Once Kagome had made it into her room, she noticed that Cagalli, Yukina, Serena, and Sango were seemingly hiding out there reading and talking. Any other time she would be annoyed, but she absolutely had to vent her revelation to a member of the team that was not Lacus at that moment and time.
"Oh my god, you guys are NOT going to believe this!" Kagome panted as she leaned against the door.
"What is it, Kagome?" Sango questioned as she sat up on her bed in her t-shirt and bikini bottoms. She was planning on taking a swim in their pool later on.
"Lacus' guy! He's Eiri Yuki!" Kagome started, not surprised when she only managed to get a reaction out of Serena.
"Who?" Cagalli arched an eyebrow.
"Eiri Yuki! He's the hottest romantic novelist out there! I'm guessing his real name is Eiri Uesugi, since that's what Lacus keeps calling him." Kagome continued.
"Ah, so Lacus is talking to a celebrity, huh? Big shocker there." Cagalli added sarcastically.
"N-n-no, you...you don't understand!" Kagome began to pace back and forth.
"Is there something wrong?" Yukina questioned.
"YES! That's what I've been TRYING to tell you guys! Grr!" Kagome growled in frustration.
"Well tell us already!" Cagalli demanded.
"I think he might be seeing someone!" Kagome finally managed to get out.
Cagalli: Gundam Seed (Gals) And Brad cheated on Jen with Angelina. Lifestyles of the rich and famous here, people.
"Okay, so he's a two-timing celebrity, go figure." Cagalli rolled her eyes.
"Uh-uh, it's more to it than that." Kagome began to twiddle her fingers anxiously.
"Ooh, I think I know what you're going to say." Serena began to bite her nails.
"He's...well...he's known to be...Eiri Yuki's..." Suddenly Kagome's bedroom door swung open and Faye poked her head in to finish the sentence that she had been listening in on.
"...Queer as folk!"
"Exact-wait...WHAT?" Kagome choked along with the rest of her roommates.
"You heard me. I thought you knew, Kagome." Faye frowned.
"I was gonna say promiscuous!" Kagome shrieked.
"Well, yeah...that too." Faye groaned.
"Holy BLEEP are you serious?" Cagalli gulped.
"Oh my GOD!" Kagome slapped her hand over her mouth.
"Oh no." Sango shook her head.
Sango: Inuyasha (Gals) How the HELL were we gonna break this to Lacus?
"Oh...poor Lacus." Yukina sympathized.
"Hmph, please! She's better off without that jerk! Even if he is bi!" Faye huffed.
"Bi? But you just said he was-"
"I know what I said." Faye cut off Cagalli.
"So he likes women, too?" Sango leaned in.
"Okay, getting deeper now!" Kagome listened in.
"Faye, how do you know all of this?" Serena tilted her head.
"I just...do, alright!" Faye snapped, sighing once she saw the confused looks plastered upon her roommates' faces. "He brags about his screwing abilities with WOMEN all the time, so that's how I know, okay!" Faye answered rather quickly.
Serena: Sailor Moon (Gals) Hmm, I think Faye might be hiding something.
Rather Painful Moments in White Shore...
"OW man DAMN!" Yusuke cried out as Hiei proceeded to ink in the tribal style sun on his abdomen. He had had to resort to turning on the radio to block out the annoying sounds of their whining. Unfortunately, blasting Pretty Ricky's "Your Body" mixed with screaming and moaning boys somehow only made it disturbing.
"Stop squirming you fool!" Hiei spat. "You're going to ruin the design! And Yzak, stop rubbing your back against the wall, you're going to infect the wound!"
"Grr! I can't help it! The bandage is making it itch, can't I take this off and just leave the ointment on?" Yzak complained as he tried to resist scratching the fresh kanji j'un and lu'an on the upper middle portion of his back.
"No! Wait three days and then you can take off the bandage. Until then, stop crying you weak human!" Hiei shot back as he continued to fill in the tribal sun on Yusuke's stomach, ignoring the other's constant groans of pain and discomfort.
Yusuke: Yu Yu Hakusho (Guys) Hiei's a hella good tattoo artist; I'll give him that! And he works so fast! But the word "gentle" is definitely not in the little guy's vocabulary. Kuwabara had to get blackout drunk just to get his name written in kanji on his left arm. Although something tells me that Hiei was hurting him on purpose, I dunno...call it a hunch. *SHRUGS*
"What time is it?" Android 17 questioned to Ed as the two of them resisted the urge to scratch their tattoos. Android 17 having gotten a bullet on the left side of his chest, and Ed an alchemist symbol on his upper left arm.
"A quarter after eight. Why?" Ed answered; he was slightly confused once he saw the android smirking.
"Oh, I almost forgot about him." Android 17 chuckled.
"Who?" Heero interjected as he placed an ice pack over the dragon kanji on the back of his neck.
"Lacus' 'boyfriend.'" Android 17 choked back a laugh as he headed towards the window.
"She already has a boyfriend!" Kira shouted venomously. His mood definitely conflicting with the kanji tattoo on his upper right arm that stood for 'peace.'
"Who?" Athrun cocked an eye.
"Hello! Me!" Kira shouted.
"I thought that you and Flay were talking." Trowa looked confused.
"Nah, that's over." Kira shooed that issue away with his hand.
"How did you know that Lacus was having company, 17?" Athrun queried.
"I'm incredibly nosy...and also, my sister was complaining about it earlier over the phone." Android 17 half-laughed.
"Oh." Athrun nodded.
"Hey, from the looks of it, you Kira are the last thing on Lacus' mind right now!" Hige teased as he, Tsume and Android 17 spied in on the girls' villa to witness a blonde male conversing, very closely, with Lacus on the sofa. "God bless enhanced vision." Hige chuckled.
"Why do they have their blinds wide open like that, anyway?" Tsume shook his head.
Tsume: Wolf's Rain (Guys) Females are so dumb. No matter the species.
"Putting on a show!" Android 17 smirked at the sight of Lacus' so-called boyfriend with his arm draped over her shoulders.
"Move!" Kira shoved them out of the way of the window to get a look for himself. He was by far beyond disrupted at the display. "I don't believe her!"
"Hey, not to add salt to your gaping wound but erm...he looks older than her." Hige observed. "Kiba, what do you think? Older?"
Kiba then made his way over towards the window to catch a glimpse of the guy in question. "Oh yeah, definitely older."
"YOU PEDOPHILE!" Kira shouted towards the young man as if he could be heard.
Kira: Gundam Seed (Guys) Come on dude, have you learned nothing from R. Kelly?
"Kira please, calm down." Kurama chided as he checked out the fresh rose tattoo on his back. It was rather exquisite looking, with its black tribal style stem and deep red petals. Not at all feminine. Between his long now black hair, new tattoo, and current shirtless state, he was starting to resemble a rock star.
Kurama: Yu Yu Hakusho (Guys) Who would have ever taken Hiei for such a talented artist? I must say that I'm quite impressed.
"What is it that has you in such an uproar, Kira?" Kurama questioned as he abandoned gawking at his new tattoo to head towards the window.
"Look at this!" Kira pointed across the way towards the image of Lacus being tickled by her male company.
"Hmm." Kurama narrowed his eyes towards the man whom Lacus seemed so taken with. "Oh my." Kurama widened his eyes.
"What?" Android 17 furrowed his brows.
"That gentlemen, I know him from...oh...OH...OHH NO!" Kurama lit up as his memory was soon refreshed on the guy's identity.
Kurama: Yu Yu Hakusho (Guys) How could she be so foolish? And HIM, what exactly is going through his head? He must be up to something.
"What's going on?" Duo approached the group by the window trying his hardest to peer over their shoulders to get a peek at the main attraction.
"Lacus has made a very unwise decision." Kurama filled the braided boy in.
"That's what I keep saying!" Kira raised his hands in frustration.
"No I really mean that she has made an unwise decision." Kurama's eyes widened.
"Spill it man." Vash pushed.
"Well I'm sure you've all heard of the infamous romantic novelist Eiri Yuki?" Kurama began, disappointed, yet not surprised, by all of the blank stares and silence on his teammates' part. He was more than certain that he even heard a cricket chirp. "Well, aside from that, he's a renown writer, his works are incredible. However, by reputation he's known to be rather devious." Kurama sighed.
"Devious? That guy?" Spike pointed earning a nod from Kurama. "So, Lacus got herself a bad boy, huh? Figures, it's always the sweet and innocent ones." Spike chuckled.
"That's not all there is to him." Kurama cringed slightly.
"Well?" Ed pressed.
"As a devoted fan of his works, I've made it my own business to delve into his business." Kurama began, quite aware of the strange looks being cast his way by the others. "Don't ask."
"Oh, we won't." Trunks rolled his eyes.
"Well, as it stands he's seeing someone." Kurama was a little taken aback once the entire room burst out into laughter. Hiei having to stop inking for a moment to give himself and Yusuke the safe space they needed to completely crack up.
Goten: Dragonball Z/GT (Guys) HAHAHAHAHAHA Lacus is the other woman! HAHAHAHA
Kira: Gundam Seed (Guys) Well, she should have done her homework first on the guy! I mean come on, what do you expect from a dude who double-tips your table dance? *WTF*
"No, listen! There's more that you don't understand!" Kurama tried to shout over the laughter and the loud speakers blaring Dem Franchise Boys "I Think They Like Me (Remix)." "Seriously you don't understand!" Kurama shouted once more.
"Oh no, we understand!" Heero doubled over onto the ground.
"I sure hope Lacus took Cat fighting 101!" Duo coughed out.
"Hell yeah!" Wufei held his stomach from the pain of laughing so hard.
"Hey fellas! It's about to be a what?" Dearka started to which all of the boys followed behind with...
"GIRLFIGHT!"
"No, no, you see that's the thing, he's seeing a guy!" The room instantly lost sound, including the radio, as every individual sat there frozen and in a state of shock. Only the sounds of the air conditioning humming could be heard as all eyes stayed glued upon Kurama's form for a good moment before...
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" The entire room burst out laughing once more, and this time they all had tears in their eyes.
"Aw BLEEP! Dude, tell me you're BLEEPING joking!" Vash convulsed with laughter.
"No, I'm serious." Kurama responded flatly.
Kurama: Yu Yu Hakusho (Guys) I find none of this funny. This is actually very serious. Lacus is digging herself an extremely deep hole.
"Now THAT'S rich!" Miroku was nearly on his deathbed from laughing.
"You know what, I think I feel better." Kira sighed with a wide grin.
"What, you don't think she knows?" Hige questioned.
"Hell no she doesn't know!" Kira snorted.
"You know she's going to find out, eventually." Yzak half-chuckled.
"And dammit, I wanna be there when she does." Kira nodded, bursting out into one final heavy laugh before settling down at the bar and pouring himself some punch. "Aw man...he's seeing a guy." Kira shook his head as he took a sip of his punch. "Wow. I tell ya. Hmph!" He continued to sip his punch and make menial side comments as the news sunk into his advanced brain.
Kira: Gundam Seed (Guys) Lacus, Lacus, Lacus. Sweet, beautiful Lacus. Why are you doing this to yourself?
Social Call in Starfish...
"...So Yuki is my pseudonym, but you can call me Uesugi, or Eiri, whichever you prefer." Yuki put on his extra charming smile as he and Lacus sat upon the living room sofa, the girls having given them the needed alone time.
Lacus: Gundam Seed (Gals) Oh there a few names that I could think of to call him. *WINKS AT CAMERA*
"Yuki...it's all beautiful to me." Lacus swooned generating a smirk from his lips. Though her roommates had given them space, that didn't mean that they couldn't spy. And surely at the top of the steps sat a crowd of extremely nosy females.
"22 huh?" Keiko shook her head.
"Christ! She's 16!" Sally grumbled.
"Ohh, he doesn't care." Ryoko sighed.
Ryoko: Tenchi Muyo/Universe (Gals) Kinda makes you think he's a pervert doesn't it?
"Obviously neither does Lacus." Blue added.
"But he should be the responsible one and say: look, this can't work, you're way too young for me, and I think we should just be friends!" Sally frowned.
"Sal's got a point!" Pan nodded.
"Maybe they are just going to be friends." Winry shrugged, but instantly erased that notion once she witnessed the couple in question exchanging kisses. "Or not."
Sally: Gundam Wing (Gals) Unbelievable! What is he thinking! *PAUSE* Yeah...okay...stupid question.
Just then, Kagome along with the rest of the team stepped out of her room only to run into a crowd in the hallway.
"What are you guys doing?" Cagalli sighed.
"Nothing." Ayame waved.
"Right." Sango responded dryly.
"What's wrong with you girls? You appear as if you've seen a ghost." Botan inquired.
"Oh, nothing." Kagome sighed with raised eyebrows.
"No, something's up." Keiko pressed.
"Is Lacus still downstairs with that guy?" Serena asked warily.
"Oh, you know she is." Keiko smirked.
"Hmph! Of course she is!" Faye puffed under her breath as she headed towards the steps only to be stopped by Catherine.
"Wait, what are you doing?" Catherine furrowed her brows.
"I'm thirsty, hence my water-getting." Faye spat as she snatched her arm away from Catherine and continued down the steps.
"But..."
Faye: Cowboy Bebop (Gals) What? Lacus invites a complete BLEEP head over and suddenly we're confined to our rooms? I'm a grown-ass woman! I do and go as I please!
Faye made her way towards the kitchen catching sight of the make out couple on the couch. Letting out a disgusted sigh, she proceeded to open the fridge to retrieve her vodka and punch. As she began pouring her drink, she felt eyes upon her and couldn't help but look up only to find Yuki staring her down with a devious smirk in his eyes as he continued to make out with Lacus. His stares were beyond unnerving, and before she knew it she had overfilled her drink as the liquid began to spill over on the countertop creating quite a mess.
"Aw, BLEEP!" Faye quietly cursed to herself as she quickly grabbed for some paper towel and began to clean up her mistake. She knew that he was still staring, she could feel his teasing eyes, and at this point all she wanted to do was hurry and clean up her mess, get her drink and get the hell out of there.
Faye: Cowboy Bebop (Gals) Damn him to Hell!
She had finished cleaning up her spilled drink and started to sip from her glass as she headed out of the kitchen. She was about to head back towards the stairs and go back to her room until her eyes met up with his once more. His mocking gaze sent chills up and down her spine as she sipped her drink. And once he winked at her teasingly in the midst of basically devouring the pink-haired Coordinator, she nearly dropped her vodka and punch.
"Oh that's...I'm gone!" She announced as she grabbed for her purse and headed towards the door.
"Faye?" Lacus retreated from her lip lock with Yuki as she watched Faye hurriedly making it for the door.
Faye: Cowboy Bebop (Gals) Ugh! I BLEEPING hate him! With a bloody passion and the flames of a thousand suns do I utterly hate everything that is Eiri Yuki!
"Call me when you take out the TRASH!" Faye yelled back as she and her drink left the villa, slamming the door behind the both of them.
Miriallia: Gundam Seed (Gals) No one knows where Faye went, but wherever she was, she was totally P.O'd. Yuki really seemed to bug her. I mean from what I've heard I can understand why he'd bother her a little, I mean even I was annoyed with him, but she was just completely outraged! It was weird.
"What is wrong with Faye?" Cheza questioned as she approached from the backdoor just in time to witness Faye's speedy departure.
"I don't know, she just left." Lacus shrugged as Yuki stood behind her with a knowing smirk upon his handsome features. Though she couldn't see him with her eyes, she could feel his presence, and Cheza didn't like what she felt.
"Hmm." Cheza frowned.
Cheza: Wolf's Rain (Gals) He is all wrong. But it is not This One's place to say anything to Lacus. She will soon find out. This One believes the word is...jerk?
"My, that was odd." Aeka sighed.
"Hmm." Kagome could only cast knowing looks into Cagalli, Sango, Yukina, and Serena's direction.
Sango: Inuyasha (Gals) Yeah okay...now I know what's wrong with Faye. Man this is all so very...wrong! Dammit, Lacus!
Faye: Cowboy Bebop (Gals) *TEARY EYED* Why does everything have to be so BLEEPED up? We're losing this contest! My debts have doubled! And now this! *TEAR FALLS* God I BLEEPING hate him SO much! He's just...a heartless bastard!
Serena: Sailor Moon (Gals) She's DEFINITELY hiding something! *HUFFING AND PUFFING*
To Be Continued...
xXx
A/N: Well, next chapter's promised a challenge and some serious...SERIOUS confusion. Not the kind of confusion where you won't know what the hell is going on but the kind of confusion that involves a lot of fights, arguing, he said, she said and some stress and drama for our favorite characters coming up next week on Battle of the Sexes: Anime Style Chapter 11: Sunken Ship/Liars and Cheaters! Until next week, I'll holla!