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Chapter 11-Misunderstanding

Poppi woke up disappointed, it is going on the third day that he had her number and he still hasn't called her. She rolled out of bed, and made her way into the bathroom. She looked into the mirror, she didn't look any different. She proceeded on brushing her pearly whites, and then washed her face. After patting her face dry, she walked over to her vanity. She put on some mascara, blush, and lipstick. There was no use for cover up in the summer, her normally silky smooth complexion gets covered in freckles from the sun. She then started taking out her curlers, one by one the ringlets dropped down the side of her head. After some brushing, her hair was perfect. She walked over to her closet, and pulled out a elbow length sleeved yellow dress that reached just above the knee. It went perfectly with her dark brown hair, and sun kissed skin. She then grabbed a brown belt, and a pair brown peep toes pumps. She walked out into the living room, where fuji was sitting on the couch reading the newspaper. She walked over to him, and plopped down beside him. He looked over at her, "Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?". She huffed, "You wouldn't understand". He smiled, "Why don't you try me?". She got up and started pacing as she explained, "I can't tell you, because you'll get mad. And I am already bummed out, and I don't want something else to bum me out". Fuji said not so calmly, "What is all of this about Poppi Anne?". She gasped, "Gahh! You know I hate it when people call me that!". Just then Poppi got a text message, her heart started racing as she went to look at the name. She was disappointed to see it was only Haruhi. Poppi seemed to be thinking 'wait Haruhi...this is perfect!'. She opened the text, and it was asking if she wanted to grab a cup of coffee to catch up. Poppi quickly replied to her text, "Yes of course, come to my apartment as soon as possible!". Poppi smiled to herself, this was perfect. Haruhi is the most logical and down to earth person she knew, she'll know exactly what to do. Haruhi responded, "I'll be there in ten minutes". A more happy Poppi resumed her position on the couch, while waiting for her savior to arrive.

Kisame went to work this morning in a pretty bummed out mood. He text her in the afternoon yesterday, but he still hasn't heard from her. While he was making an espresso he thought to himself, maybe she lost interest. It wouldn't be that hard for her, I'm sure the guys she knows can offer her a lot more than I can. Turning back to the customer, he said "Here you go". The customer replied, "Cheer up life's not that bad". Kisa just gave the customer a closed lip smile. Then he proceeded onto the next customer.

Haruhi arrived exactly on time. Fuji got up to answer the door, "Oh hello Haruhi, nice to see you". They kissed cheeks, and then walked back into the living room. I (Poppi) jumped up from the couch, "Oh Haruhi, thank god. I have so much to tell you!". She laughed and went to go sit on the couch, but I pulled her arm, "Oh no, no, no, we have too much to do! Let's go, Fuji I'll bring you back something. See you later". We were out the door before he could even say goodbye. Haruhi questioned "What's the big secret? Your not pregnant are you?". I stressed "Please he had my number for three days now, and still hasn't called!". Haruhi laughed, "Oh my, this is a dilemma. Who does he think he is making Poppi wait?". I glared at her, "No that's not it, it's just not the usual. Do you think gave up on me? I'm he didn't even ask for it, his friend said he wanted it". We made our way to my car after climbing in, Haruhi said "I don't want to sound mean, but maybe he wasn't interested". I sighed, "No but they went to Souho's party looking for me, and they aren't even in our friend circle". A lightbulb could be seen over Haruhi's head, "Are you talking about the ones that got arrested?". I said "Yes, it's one of them". She made an oh face, "I see, so maybe he is interested. Maybe he just doesn't feel like the time is right". I pulled up to Starbucks, and we got out. I must have subconsciously been driving, because it didn't even dawn on me that he could be here. We were walking to the door and Haruhi went to pull the door open, but I pulled her down and away from the door. We were in a crouching position when I spoke, "Oh no, he's working! What do I do?". Haruhi asked "Which one is he?". I replied "He is the giant with blue hair". She seemed to be thinking very hard at the moment, "I think you should just go in, and act like nothing's wrong". I sighed, "I guess I really don't have a choice".

I (Kisame) was handing a customer her drink when I looked to the door, there she was. God, why did she have to come in today. Not to mention that she looked beautiful. The way the breeze caught her hair, and that dress showed off her lovely curves.

Poppi leaned into Haruhi, "God did you see that face he made at me. It was like I disgusted him, like it pained him to see me!". Haruhi grimmaced, "I'm sorry, the only thing I can tell you is to cut your losses". I (Poppi) just bit my lip, I have never been in this position before. I do not like this feeling, I think people call this emotion "vulnerabilty and/or rejection".

I (Kisame) kept watching her, it looked like she was squirming under discomfort. I wonder if seeing me makes her this uncomfortable. I had to give her credit no matter how much it hurts me. She is ballsy, to turn down a guy, and then show up at his job the next day.

Haruhi gave my have a reassuring squeeze, "You have to stay strong, show no weakness". I nodded with confidence, "Okay, I can do this". Only two more people than it would be our turn. I mentally prepared myself, 'I can do this, I can do this'. Okay this is it, he handed the customer infront of us his drink. Game time.

He forced a smile for me, "Hey Poppi". Oh, I love the way my name sounds when he says it. My reply came out shaky, "H-hey Kisa, t-this is my friend Haruhi".

I tried to force a smile for her, "Hey Poppi". She seemed to relax alittle with just that. Although, since when did she stutter. She must feel a little bad for turning me down. With realization sinking in, I mumbled "Black coffee?".

I felt my spirits soar, he remembered my order. But why was he so sad? He must feel a little bad for turning me down. With realization sinking in, I mumbled, "with a shot of espresso, please". Haruhi added a little to happy for this exchange, "Ohh that sounds good, I'll take the same". He just nodded.

Coming back with our drinks, we said our thank yous and paid for them. Then we went to the middle of the lounge, this time I made sure to take the seat facing away from Kisa. I sat nervously sipping my coffee, "Is he looking?". Haruhi sighed, "Not at the moment". I sighed, "I'm sorry, I'm being rude. How have you've been?". Haruhi chuckled, "I'm fine, well as fine as it get hanging out with Tamaki and them". I gave a small smile, "Yeah, How's you dad doing?". Haruhi revealed, "I'm starting to see the resembalnce between him and Tamaki, that everyone talks about". I asked, "Ohh, did you hear Mori was one of the ones who got Hinata smashed!". Haruhi gasped, "No! My Mori?". I laughed, "Yes, I know it was shocking. It was Matt, Mori, Fuji, and Tohma". Haruhi shook her head, "I know, but it's kinda of sad at the same time. That will probably the one and only time she will do that. I'm mean we all can't be Poppis". We both laughed.

I looked over at them, they were laughing. I couldn't believe it. I took a break; I grabbed one of those stupid cake pops, and walked out the door. I took the bench right infront of the window, and plopped down. I rubbed my face in my hands, telling myself to get a hold on myself.

Haruhi nodded to the window, "Hey, look". I turned my head to the window, and seen him outside. Haruhi prompted, "Why don't you go outside and talk to him. It might be your only chance". I took a deep breath, and stood up "Your right, I can do this". I said "Wish me luck, I'm going in". Haruihi laughed, "Luck".

I was in the middle of texting Sasori when I felt a presence infront of me. Today was not the day to bother me, I just want to be by myself. Then I heard her say "That cake pop looks a little silly, in your big hand, no?". I shined a warily smile up at her, "Yeah, I guess so". She took the the spot next to me on the bench. And was talking to her hands when she asked "Are you not interested in me, like you don't even want to be friends?". My jaw dropped , and thought 'Was this girl crazy? I'm the one who didn't recieve a text back'. I spoke up, "Poppi, to be honest. I thought you weren't interested. I texted you yesterday, and you never replied". She hopped up, and starting flipping through what I could imagine a few texts. She then stuck out her hand, and said "Give me your phone". I gave her a confused look, "You don't believe me?". She laughed a hearty laugh, "No I believe you darling, I just want to check my number in your phone". I'm glad to see she was acting like herself again, and I handed her my phone. She searched through my contacts to find herself, then facepalmed. She blushed, "I'm sorry, I must have written my seven down a little sloppy, because you have a one in it's place". I felt overcome with joy. I rubbed the back the back of my neck, "Oh, it's okay". Poppi slugged me in my arm, and we both laughed it off. We got up and, walked back into the store together.

I returned to my place behind the counter, in a much better mood. I watched Poppi practically bounce back to her seat. She gave me a small wave over her shoulder, before turning back to her friend. I shot a smirk towards her back.

Haruhi gasped, "Whoah, look at that smirk". I didn't need to turn around, that image was forever in my mind, "I know, sexy right?". Haruhi just nodded her head. I added, "I think if Mori started talking and supported that smirk, it would up his appeal, no?". She got excited, "Oh my, I think your right. With his looks, he could totally pull that off". I said "Exactly, who is the boys manager again? I think we need to talk to her, to amp their style". Haruhi pulled out her phone, "It's Rengi, I'm going to text her right now to set up a meeting. Poppi your a genius". I just nodded, "Let's get out of here". We were at the end of the isle, when Haruhi reminded me of Fuji. I groaned, "Oh man, what would that butthead want". We made our way back on line, that reminds me I said, "Oh speaking of him, Bad Luck has a gig down in the village in about two weeks". She looked at me, "Oh really. Hmm, I don't think I've heard them play yet". I put on a mock horror face, "How ever did you go on?". We bursted out in laughter, catching a few glances from others. I then added, "No but seriously, they're pretty good. You must come with me". Before Haruhi had a chance to answer, Kisa chimed in "I'll follow you anywhere", with that oh so devilish smirk on again. I turned to back to Haruhi, "Looks like I found my date for the evening". She rolled eyes, accompanied with shaking her head. Kisa sounded like a dad, "Poppi, I don't think that having another coffee would be good for you". Haruhi laughed, "Oh boy, I don't think you know what your in for this one, kid", jerking her thumb at me. Kisa shrugged, "Maybe not, but it seems like it's going to be fun". I just smiled, "All joking aside, this is serious. I need a grande caramel macchiato". Kisa put his serious face on, "Alright ma'am, We'll do what we can. But there's no way to be sure he'll pull through". Kisa turned to start to make the drink, I solemnly stated "I understand sir, thank you. Oh and four cake pops, as well". He turned around with my order, and said "Whoah, now your pushing it". He walked to the glass cased and asked "Which ones do you want?". I thought for a moment, "Just give me one of each, thanks". He wrapped them in a bag, and handed them to me. I picked out the one he was eating before, and handed it back to him. He put on a dramatic face, "For me! Oh thank you so much!". I smirked, "Don't thank me too much, I just wanted to show Haruhi how silly you looked with it in your big hand". I sent him one last wink, and whisked her out the door with me. Haruhi hushed, "Oh girl, you have it bad". I chuckled, "Your telling me, do you have any other plans for the day?" Haruhi replied, "No, why?" I peered at her, "Because we need to stop by a flower shop".