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Chapter 14
Katsuyuki sensei brushed chin with thumb and index fingers. He folded the paper and looked up at the boy-clad girls before his desk. "You said you find this inside your desk drawer," he said and Nami nodded. He patted his chin. "This is a big problem; it means someone found out about you, let's hope only one."
"We'll get expelled?" Asahi asked anxiously.
Nami and Hinata shifted on their chairs.
"I will bring this to Principal. But don't worry, I'll figure a way out for this. You can leave to your class," Katsuyuki sensei said. "Let me know if you get another letter."
"Yes, sir. Thank you," Nami said. They bowed before leaving Katsuyuki sensei office.
"I'm worried, what if the person reveals our truth," Asahi said. After meeting with Katsuyuki sensei they decided to have a talk at back garden. "Or they want something from us."
"Or worse, get expelled from Academy," Nami added. They had succeeded in hiding their true identity so far. They never did any suspicious thing, or wore any girl stuff. "Wait,"
"What's wrong?" Asahi asked.
"Do you think it's because that night?" Nami asked. "You know, after meeting my parents."
"That's possible." Hinata finally spoke up.
"This is my fault." Nami palmed her head, feeling guilty. "Sorry guys, really."
Hinata took Nami's shoulder. "Not your fault. We have no choice back then."
"It's not your fault Nami," Asahi added and took Nami's arm. "Let's hope Katsuyuki sensei can find something for us."
"Thanks," Nami said but still felt guilty. After that they fell into silence. If their true identity got exposed they would lose everything. She couldn't learn music, she couldn't make to Music Ten, she wouldn't reach her dream, and... 'Ray'
Nami sucked in sharp breath. 'What if she knows I'm a girl?' Suddenly she wasn't worried about her dream or Music Ten anymore.
Asahi noticed Nami's sudden change. "Hey, what's wrong?"
Nami took another deep breath. "Lately, I'm wondering if I…" she trailed off.
"If you should tell Ray," Hinata said, completing the sentence.
Nami nodded weakly.
"Or maybe it's the way. She's student representative after all. She can help us," Hinata said.
"If she doesn't freak out, or perhaps have heart attack first," Asahi said, then turned to Nami. "Sorry, I don't mean to say you can't tell her."
"I know," Nami said. "I'm not sure actually, what if she will hate me? After all I'm lying to her. Besides, it's not me, I mean really me, whom she's attracted to."
Asahi lowered her gaze as a certain girl popped up in her head. "You're right," she said, leaning back over grass. "Why it's so complicated?"
Hinata turned to girls beside her. The only and real friend she had ever had in her life. She looked up and inhaled before putting big smile on face. "Why don't take a gamble on it instead?"
Asahi and Nami turned to Hinata in confusion. "What do you mean take a gamble?" Nami asked.
"I do hope, really hope Katsuyuki sensei can find the person or something to help us, but," Hinata said. "If he can't and we get expelled, and I really wish never happen, we can try the audition next year or the year after with knowledge we got from here, but what about the person you like? Maybe you won't be able to meet them again."
Nami dropped gaze down, looking at green grass, processing Hinata's words. She could try although her father would never support her, but what about Ray? She might not be able to meet Ray again. Months ago it would be become an idol in her head but now it was different.
"Just suggestion," Hinata said and then stood up. "Let's get back to class. Oh, I'm sleepy, I hate afternoon class."
Nami chuckled at the grumbled boy-disguised girl. She helped Asahi and they followed Hinata. But the thought of revealing her truth to Ray kept her mind throughout the rest of the day.
Nami let out breath, relieved. She laid head over desk after Marilyn sensei took her exam paper. "Finally, it's finish. The exam is over!"
"We still have Classical Dance remember?" Asahi said.
"Right," Nami said. "But at least it's near over. You didn't cheat, did you?" she asked Hinata.
"Me? Cheating? No way. I have the best tutor here," Hinata said. "Right Nana chan? Good luck with your dance," she said to Nanako.
"I'm nervous," Nanako said, taking deep breath.
"Don't worry you can do it, just do like practice and you'll be fine," Hinata said. She patted the girl's arm. "Or you want me to be your partner?"
"W-what?" Nanako blushed slightly at a wink from Kuu. But she then laughed when Kai pinched Kuu's cheek.
"Ouch! What are you doing?" Hinata rubbed her cheek.
"Did you realize you've turned to a playboy now? Flirting with girls." Nami stifled a laugh seeing Hinata's confused face.
"I'm just being myself," Hinata said.
"Then you're surely a playboy," Nami said. Asahi and Nanako laughed.
Later, at Classical Dance class, Nami was afraid she would make mistake on her dance but for her surprise she didn't make any. Although she shouldn't surprise since it was student representative girl who taught them. Nanako had actually jumped and hugged her when they finished the dance- for Hinata's annoyance. Sometimes she really wondered if the eccentric yet genius girl could feel attraction toward someone, regardless guy or girl. 'Well, she is Hinata'
"So, it's finished!" Hinata screamed. They jumped in delight. "Summer vacation's come!"
Nami pumped fist up, joining the others. She brought a fist up to meet Asahi's.
Hinata climbed to her chair. "Yey for vacation!" she shouted.
Everyone lifted their fists up.
"It's summertime! Summer means?"
"Beach!" everyone shouted.
"And beach means?" Hinata cocked her head, sly grin on face.
"BIKINI!" boy students shouted in unison.
"Right guys!" Hinata lifted her fist. "I LOVE BIKINI!"
"Did she realize what she's saying?" Nami asked Asahi.
"Just let her," Asahi said between her laugh. She then turned to Nanako. "You know what I think? Look for better guy." She laughed when Nanako slapped her forearm, starting to blush. However, her laughter died when their school president walked in. "Oh no."
"I'm not surprise to see that," Shizuru said to Jiro.
Jiro just chuckled. "Everyone," he said to get the excited students' attention. "Attention please."
"Oops." Hinata quickly jumped off her chair, grinning sheepishly. She put hand behind head, bowing a little toward Shizuru and Jiro.
"I see you are very excited about the vacation, and I can't blame you, I miss wearing my bikini too," Shizuru said. She purposely pushed hair over shoulder.
"Still the goddess," Nami said to Asahi as boy students screamed.
Asahi shouldered Nami lightly but smiled nonetheless.
"Summer vacation starts from next week and I believe all of you have plans for your vacation but," Shizuru said, putting index finger up. "I need to remind you that Annual Festival is next month. I will give you the schedule, and please don't forget to do practice although you're in vacation. School rehearsal will start from next semester. And I don't want to hear any excuse you're not ready because lack of practice, understood?" Everyone nodded their heads. "Good." She then turned to Jiro and nodded.
Jiro handed the schedule to class leader.
"Okay guys, wish you pleasant vacation, and do please take care of yourself," Shizuru said. She waved toward Riku before turning on heel.
Nami took schedule paper from class leader. Hinata, Asahi and Nanako stood beside her and they read the schedule.
"We only have three weeks until rehearsal. I think I'll stay, maybe going home only for few days to let my parents know that I'm still alive," Nami said.
"Me too," Asahi said.
Hinata pointed a finger to her face, telling she would too.
"Actually most of students will stay instead, well maybe just a week or couple of days," Nanako said.
"You're going home?" Hinata asked Nanako.
"Just a week, my sister will get married next week."
"Oh really? So, you'll wear dress, wish can see that." Hinata smiled at the girl, missing slight blush on Nanako's cheeks. She then turned to Nami and Asahi. "So, how about hangout tonight?"
Seeing Hinata's wide grin Nami got the hint. "Count me in," she said.
Asahi put a thumb up.
After laying her backpack over desk, Nami went downstairs. She would stay during weekend. She found her mother in kitchen. As soon as she showed up her mother enveloped her in a tight hug, throwing questions about her school. Even her father joined in the conversation. She felt guilty to lie about her school life, in some part. She was glad that her parents didn't ask when she told them would leave to school the next week. Although family was invited to the festival but sadly her parents wouldn't come, because she couldn't tell them.
"I'm going out with Asahi and Hinata," Nami said to her mother who was doing dishes and grabbed orange juice bottle from fridge.
"Be careful."
"Where's pa?" Nami asked after gulping the juice.
"Coming home late today."
"Oh," she mumbled. Doorbell rang and she put the bottle back inside fridge. "I'm going." She leaned to kiss her mother cheek before leaving kitchen.
As usual many boys and girls gathered around the dance floor. Nami looked over at the crowd, looking for certain person. Although she thought to forget the guy yet was still curious about him. She let out a sigh, disappointed, when she didn't see Men in Black. 'You like Ray, Nami' She shook her head slightly. 'What am I doing? Forget him' Hinata and Asahi pulled her and they headed for dance floor.
Even after they left street dance the mask guy hadn't come. Although she wanted to deny but she was disappointed a little.
"I'm tired," Nami said, stretching out over grass, taking deep breath. They were doing practice at back garden. After her short vacation now she was back to school.
Hinata seated herself beside Nami, stretching legs out. "Why it's so hot? My mouth completely went dry," she said. She caught bottled water from Asahi. "Thanks." She let out hum as the water quenched her thirsty.
Asahi turned music off and sat down before Nami and Hinata. "I think it's enough for today, we have practiced for six hours today." Nami groaned in agreement and she patted the girl's leg. "So, tonight get some rest."
Nami sat up. "By the way, still get no something from Katsuyuki sensei?"
Hinata shook her head. "He couldn't catch Principal. She's going to another prefecture. But he will tell Principal, asap."
"You got another letter?" Asahi asked.
Nami shook her head. "But it scared me instead, I prefer to meet the person face to face," she said.
Hinata and Asahi nodded in agreement.
"I can't even walk without worrying that person will suddenly say out my real name in front of other students."
"Yeah, it's like nightmare," Hinata said. "But don't worry, Katsuyuki sensei will do something."
"You seem so sure about him?" Asahi turned to Hinata. "I know he is your friend."
"Because I know him," Hinata said and rose to feet. "I think I'll take shower, smelling."
Nami followed. "Me too."
"By the way, don't meet your honey?" Hinata teased Nami as they walked toward dorm. When Nami quickly moved gaze away she grinned. "I know you will."
"Shut up," Nami said. She ran after Hinata, grabbing the girl's shoulder.
Asahi just shook her head. She really hoped Katsuyuki sensei could help them find the person. But for now they needed to focus on festival first.
Later, Nami left dorm. Her lips curled up in bright smile when she saw president office light was on. She then jogged toward main building. She halted when someone called her boy name. It was Marie. "Good evening, Marie san."
"Evening, Kai. Where are you going?" Marie asked. She could smell Kai's fresh cologne.
"I, uh," Nami rubbed her palm and then noticed a bag in the girl's hand. "You're going home?"
"Yes, I thought to stay but my father decided we have family vacation to Okinawa." Marie explained as they walked toward formal garden.
"Okinawa? That would be nice. I wish can go there too, well at least beach," Nami said, sighing. She heard giggle from the girl. She was about to ask if the girl would also do performance at festival when suddenly she grabbed her arm. "What's wrong, are you okay?"
Marie bent over, holding her leg. "Sorry, didn't see my way and looks like I sprained my ankle."
"Let me help," Nami said. She took the bag and helped Marie to walk. "Do you need to use health care?"
"No, it's alright, besides my driver must have been waiting for me now."
"Okay, let me help you to gate," Nami said. She couldn't let the girl walk with her sprained ankle.
"Thanks Kai." Marie placed her other hand on his arm.
Nami offered a smile and they headed the gate. She just hoped Ray didn't leave her office yet. After helping Marie get into car she then jogged back toward main building. Luckily the light was still on. She smiled at the thought of meeting Ray after a week didn't see the girl. Indeed they had chat on phone or sent message during her vacation but she still missed Ray. Eagerly she knocked door and pushed it open. Ray was sitting behind her desk. "Hey,"
"Hi,"
Nami shut the door behind her and approached Ray's desk. "You're busy?" she asked. She got surprised a little as Ray didn't run to her like the girl usually did. "If you're busy I'll leave."
Ray sighed and quickly rose from her chair. She caught Kai's wrist to stop him. "What are you doing with that girl?"
Nami frowned. "What are you…" She then closed her mouth, cursing herself mentally. It seemed Ray had seen her with Marie. "I was just helping her, she has sprained ankle," she said.
"And why are you always helping her?" Ray asked, eyes narrowed. "You're her boyfriend now?"
Nami rubbed her forehead before looking back at the apparently jealous girl. "I'm y…" She stopped abruptly and cleared throat. "I can't let her walk with her injured leg." She shouldn't say that because the next second Ray pinched her upper arm. "Ray, ouch!"
Ray finally released Kai's arm but kept gaze away, still annoyed that Kai always helped Marie. She frowned when he suddenly laughed. "What's funny?"
"So, you're jealous?" Nami teased. She laughed when Ray puffed out her cheeks.
"Kai,"
Nami quickly stepped back when Ray tried to punch her shoulder. But it didn't stop the girl. Ray tried to grab her shirt and she turned to run still facing Ray so she could tease the girl. "You can't catch me."
Nami rounded meeting desk and laughed louder when she heard growl from Ray.
Ray brought her body forward to catch him. She grinned when she could grab his shirt collar but then eyes went wider as he fell backward, bringing her down with him.
Nami closed her eyes, expecting the impact. But instead of hard floor she felt something soft. Luckily she landed onto sofa. But the next moment a breath escaped from her mouth as something heavy fell upon her.
Ray let out a cry when her head hit Kai's. "Ouch!"
Nami opened her eyes but then gulped. Ray was lying over her. She froze immediately.
Ray finally lifted her body off but before she could move suddenly there was a gasp.
"Oh my goodness, really? In president office?"
Nami moved her head up to look toward doorway and found Shizuru leaning on door frame, arms crossed before chest.
"You should lock the door, it's the first thing to do, you know," Shizuru teased, laughing when Ray glared and Kai turned tomato red. "Don't mind me please. I'll leave so you can continue your lovely time." She then looked at Kai, winking. "Good luck Kai."
Nami felt blood rushing up to her face. 'Soo embarrassing!' She looked up when Ray giggled.
"Someone caught us." Ray chuckled when Kai dropped his jaw. "You're blushing."
"Thanks geez," Nami said but then laughed as well. However her laugh gradually died as she realized their position. Ray was straddling her. And the girl was unabashedly staring down at her. She sucked in sharp breath as her heart started to beat fast. "Ray,"
At the nervous voice Ray couldn't help small smile. She brought a hand to touch his warm face. She pushed hair from his brows and looked down at his cognac eyes. She wouldn't ever get tired to look into those eyes.
Nami shivered when Ray trailed fingers down to her cheek and lips. It then moved down to her chest and she quickly grabbed the hand. "Don't mean to complain, but I'm not a display."
Ray pinched Kai's cheek, pouting a little. "I want to look at you."
Nami furrowed his brows, narrowing eyes.
Ray giggled. "Like this, forever."
"Forever?" Nami asked. Ray nodded, grinning. "Well, I have no problem, but you'll get stiffed." She chuckled when Ray pushed her bottom lip out and finally leaned off. She inhaled, trying to calm her still thudding heart.
Ray took cups for their beverage.
"What are you doing? Don't tell me you have study," Nami said.
Ray sighed. She had actually. "Just some stuff," she said. She took the cups, heading back to sofa. She handed a cup to Kai, sitting down beside him. "Tell me about your vacation."
They spent time talking about Nami's vacation, exam and forthcoming festival until curfew and like usual returned to dorm together.
Nami had finished morning practice with Asahi and Hinata. They decided to go for lunch. Although now was summer holiday, but most of students still remained at school. They were about to enter dining room when her phone buzzed. It was a message from Ray. "Guys, sorry gotta go. I'll see you later after lunch."
Asahi and Hinata just grinned knowingly.
Nami left dining room, heading toward student representative garden. Ray wanted to meet there. A bright smile formed on her face when she found the girl.
"Sorry if I disturb your practice I thought to have lunch together," Ray said.
Nami pulled a chair out to sit. "It's alright, was about to have lunch anyway. So, another picnic?"
Ray grinned widely showing her goofy teeth
Nami looked over their lunch. "Looks…delicious?" She narrowed her eyes at green-paste-thing over tempura. 'Green mayonnaise?'
"I made it myself," Ray said. "Here." She handed chopsticks to Kai. "Let's eat, let's eat."
Nami offered a smile and took the lunch box in hand. "Itadakimasu," she said. She took a bite of tempura. It took her everything not to spill the thing out from her mouth. Apparently the green thing was mayonnaise mix with something she couldn't describe.
"How's it? Do you like it?"
"Hmm?" Nami nodded. After quick chew gulping down. "Yes, I like it," she said and then took another bite.
"Really?" Ray asked cheerily.
Nami nodded again. She didn't mean to lie. Honestly it was 'new' taste, something she never tasted before. She tried to gulp the thing down and offered another smile. She didn't want to disappoint Ray.
Ray smiled, satisfied, and had her meal. But she quickly grabbed tissue and spilled the fried shrimp out, starting to cough.
"Are you alright?" Nami took green tea and handed it to Ray. "Be careful."
Ray looked up at Kai, disbelieved. "You say this delicious?"
Nami tilted head aside, trying to smile.
"No, don't eat this nasty thing," Ray said and reached for the lunch box in Kai's hand.
"No, it's okay Ray. I can eat it," Nami said, taking the box back. "Well, it's, uh…" She licked her lips, trying to find better word without hurting Ray but came up with nothing.
"No, you'll have stomach disorder, don't eat." Ray tried to take the box but Kai once again moved it away.
"I can eat the other, see?" Nami took pickles but her eyes widened. It felt like eating salt instead. She quickly grabbed tissue.
Ray grabbed the box from him. "I should learn first. I thought to make lunch for you."
Nami watched as Ray lowered her head in embarrassment. It made her happy to know that the girl tried to cook for her. "It's okay, I can't either," she said but Ray still looked down. "Well, you should learn maybe next time." Ray pinched her arm but smiled a little. "Wait here."
Ray was confused when Kai stood up. "Where are you going?"
"Just wait here, okay?"
Ray watched as Kai left. She then cleared the table while cursing inwardly for embarrassing herself. She made mental note to learn how to cook.
After a while Nami returned with plastic food boxes in hands.
"Got it from dining room," Nami said and put the boxes on table before sitting on chair. "We need to eat something." She then opened the box.
"I'm sorry, next time I will learn first."
Nami stopped and turned to Ray. The girl's effort to please her warmed her heart. Never before someone did such thing to her. She reached for Ray's hand on lap. "I'm really happy you cook for me."
"Really?"
Nami nodded and gave light squeeze. "Really," she said. It cheered Ray up. "Now let's eat, my belly starting to growl."
Ray giggled and they started their lunch.
After lunch Nami helped Ray cleaning up. She took garbage from Ray and they left the garden. She asked Ray about her performance but the girl said it was secret. "Fine, don't tell me. I won't come to see your performance anyway," she teased and laughed when Ray pinched her arm. "Just kidding."
Ray pushed lips out, pouting. She stopped before formal garden. "We can't have lunch together tomorrow, I have stuff to do."
"It's okay," Nami said, offering smile although she was disappointed a little.
Ray smiled back and released Kai's hand. She then turned on heel.
Nami caught Ray's wrist. "Ray, wait. Can we meet before dinner, tomorrow?"
"Evening?"
Nami nodded. "There's, uh, something I need to talk."
Ray nodded. "Okay, I'll text you when I finish."
"Good," Nami said. Ray then leaned closer, giving a peck on her lips. "Ray," she warned.
"Why, nobody's here. Well, I won't mind anyway," Ray said and giggled as Kai cocked his head. "See you tomorrow then."
Nami watched as Ray walked across formal garden, heading toward main building. 'Tomorrow. I will tell Ray tomorrow'
She decided it was the time. She would tell Ray about her true identity. She had seen and felt Ray's feeling for her and before it grew deeper she thought the girl had the right to know the truth. Although to be honest she wasn't ready if Ray would hate her. But she couldn't lie anymore. Suddenly her chest tightened a little.
"After serious consideration, headquarter decides to close the Academy. I am really sorry."
"Wait, we can't close Academy," Principal said to Mr. Sarukawa, CEO of St. Mary's Academy. "How about many students here?"
Mr. Sarukawa readjusted his Armani tie. "We have no choice. You know about the financial problem we have in recent years. But don't worry, it doesn't mean the Academy will be closed next year."
"Yes, Madame Principal, we surely won't just leave our precious students."
Mr. Sarukawa nodded, agreeing the committee member man who sat beside him. "We will wait until fourth-grade graduation," he said. "I am really sorry. It's all we can do."
"But…" Principal stopped when Ray suddenly rose to her feet.
"Please don't do that," Ray said. She took a breath before lifting her gaze to meet committee members. "There are still hundreds students who dream to go to high school, want to learn here in St. Mary's Academy. Please reconsider again."
Mr. Sarukawa sighed. "I know. It's a difficult decision for us too, but…"
Ray bent her back. "Please reconsider it again."
Principal was surprised to see the student representative girl lowered her head since Ray would never in million years do such thing. She knew that. A small smile formed up and she rose to her feet, following Ray. "Please consider again, don't let hundreds of talented students lose their dream. I beg you."
Mr. Sarukawa closed his eyes, breathing out a sigh. "I will try to talk to headquarter. But I can't promise anything."
Ray straightened up and inhaled. "Thank you, sir."
After leaving Principal office, Ray let out a breath. She just stood in front of the office for a while as Academy current issue filled her head. Honestly she had predicted it. Academy had financial crisis since few years ago. Although it had sponsors and got fund from headquarter but it seemed couldn't solve the issue.
Ray took another breath in and started to walk. She was lost in her thought that she didn't realize approaching stairs. It was when someone grabbed her arm that she finally noticed was standing on stairs stop. It was Akira who stopped her. "What are you doing here?"
Akira released Ray's arm. "Just meet Katsuyuki sensei and see you. You'll injure yourself if walk while thinking."
Ray just nodded and was about to walk but Akira once again stopped her. "What?"
"About festival, there are some things I want to discuss with you. You have time after this?"
"Yes, I…" Ray slapped her head mentally. She forgot that she had promised Kai to meet after meeting. "Sorry, can't. How about tomorrow? You stay during weekend?"
"Sure, tomorrow's okay. Of course I will stay. So you will stay too?" Akira grinned.
Ray ignored the question. "I'll see you at lunch," she said and then left him. She pulled out her phone and read message from Kai. He wanted to meet at School of Music building rooftop. "Rooftop? Why did he want to meet at rooftop?" She just shrugged and put the phone back inside her uniform suit pocket.
She walked past students of School of Music. Every student was busy with their practice. Although it was her fifth time but she still could feel excitement. And importantly this year was different from other years' festival because of a certain blonde boy.
Ray pushed rooftop door and stepped outside. She pushed hair behind ear as late summer wind blew against her. Her lips curled up in big smile when she caught his presence. Kai was leaning on guardrail. She silently approached him and grabbed his waist. "Hey,"
Nami jumped in surprise. "Ray, you startled me." She rubbed her chest. Ray gave her innocent grin and stood beside her. "I could have heart attack you know."
Ray giggled. "Sorry, can't help," she said and laughed when Kai nudged her arm playfully. "Did you wait?"
"Not really. You finished your stuff?"
Ray nodded. "Yup. So," she said. "What is it you want to talk?" She took Kai's hand, holding it.
"Yes, right." Nami rubbed her neck with her free hand, nervous at sudden. "So, there's something I want to talk."
"Yes, you had said that yesterday."
"Ray," Nami said as Ray chuckled. "I, uh…" She took deep breath for her chest tightened. "I have something to tell you."
"If it's about your feeling, I already accept it," Ray teased. She laughed when Kai pressed lips tightly.
"Ray, I'm serious here."
"Sorry, it's just, you look so serious. What is it?" Ray brought a hand up to cup Kai's cheek.
Nami took the hand on her cheek. She looked down at Ray's hand. 'You can do it Nami. You have to do this' She took another deep breath, spilling the words out. "I am a girl."
(Crows caw)
(Crows caw)
Nami licked her lips, couldn't bring her gaze to meet Ray's. She gathered her courage and lifted a hand. She then took wig off, revealing her long brown hair. She felt Ray tightening her grip. "I am a girl."
Ray could only look at the beautiful girl before her, astonished. It really surprised her.
When the other girl remained silent Nami lifted her gaze. Ray was looking at her with unreadable eyes. She gulped, waiting. Ray then released her hand and cupped her cheeks, leaning in.
Nami was surprised at the sudden kiss. She had expected Ray would scream in shock, or laugh in disbelief, or slap her in anger, or perhaps just leave her without saying anything. But kissing her wasn't one of them. Ray should be the one who got surprised but it turned out was her.
After moment Ray broke the kiss. She kept her gaze at the girl's brown eyes, the same eyes. She couldn't help a giggle.
"You…didn't hate me?" Nami asked, anxious a little.
Ray's smile turned into a grin. "I don't care if you're boy or girl, you are mine and I'm yours. I told you before, didn't I?" she said and once again captured the girl's lips.
Nami never liked to hear cry of crow but this time she didn't mind. She brought her hands up to Ray's back, returning the kiss. Feeling Ray's lips against her she was relieved.
Ray watched as Kai put wig on. She pressed her lips together, shaking her head.
"What's funny?" Nami put the last pin.
Ray shook her head still smiling. "So, what's your name?"
Nami slapped her head. "Sorry, forgot it," she said, clearing her throat. "It's Nami, Kawachi Nami."
"Kawachi Nami, not bad," Ray said and giggled when Kai- Nami pushed lips up. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"I don't have the courage, but I can't lie anymore," Nami said. She looked down, rubbing her palms. "Besides, I'll get expelled."
Ray reached the boy-clad girl's hands. "I won't tell anyone else, I promise."
"Thanks." Nami smiled gratefully. She had to put a foot back as Ray threw her body at her. "Ray,"
"I'm so happy!"
Cheers and squeals mixed with sound of hip-hop music broke the silence of the night. A black sedan car parked at the side of the road. Inside the car, Jiro was looking at dancing crowd through windshield while listening to conversation of two girls at backseat.
"You're crazy. This is crazy and you're insane. This is insane and you are…"
Ray turned to the president girl beside her, glaring. "If you say that word again I'll kick you out."
Shizuru pulled corners of lips up. "Crazy," she said. Ray just rolled her eyes as she had thought. "Anyway, I'm the one who want to complain here. Are you sure about this?"
Ray nodded. "There's something I need to do, or to be exactly," she paused, turning to her only best friend, putting silver mask on face. "Someone to meet."
Okay, calm down, don't scream and don't send a punch to me XD You're always right guys, please forgive me XD but hey we can't let Mana find out right?
And finally, that's my Nami!
Hope you like it, and until next ;)