Chapter 14: Oh yes she did

[Scene: Zoi leaves the bathroom and heads for the door of the building to go to gym. Kunzite falls into step beside him.]

Kunzite: I was wondering, if, a week from Saturday. You know. The day of the spring dance—

Zoi: Are you trying to be funny?

Kunzite: Will you please allow me to finish?

[Kunzite opens the door and they both exit and cut through the parking lot on the way to the gym]

Kunzite: You said you were going to be in Seattle that day so I was wondering if you wanted a ride.

Zoi: [comes to a complete stop and looks at Kunzite] What?

Kunzite: Do you want a ride to Seattle?

Zoi: With who?

Kunzite: Myself, obviously.

[Zoisite is stunned]

Zoi: Why?

Kunzite: I was planning to go to Seattle in the next few weeks, and to be honest, I really don't like the idea of you going there by yourself.

Zoi: I'm fairly sure I can get there on my own, thank you very much for your concern.

Kunzite: You getting there is not the problem. I'm more worried about you making it back.

Zoi: I don't see how that is any of your business.

Kunzite: I'd rather not see you on the back of a milk carton.

Zoi: Honestly, Kunzite. I can't keep up with you. I thought you didn't want to be my friend.

Kunzite: I said it was better if we weren't friends. Not that I didn't want to be.

Zoi: Oh, thanks, now all that's cleared up.

Kunzite: Will you go with me to Seattle?

Zoi: *nods*

Kunzite: You really should stay away from me. [pats him on the shoulder and starts in the opposite direction] I'll see you in class.

[Zoi smiles a little as he resumes walking to the gym, but within a few steps, he encounters a tall blonde in black leather motorcycle gear chatting up Michiru, who looks like a movie-starlet with teal colored hair and a violin case]

Haruka: Hey, Goldilocks. Wait up. There's something I want to ask you.

[Zoi walks over and Haruka closes the distance between them. Kunzite instinctive does an about-face when he notices some tall blond fellow in tight black leather chatting with
Zoi. He nonchalantly wanders over to where Michiru is, but relaxes when he sees the guy Zoi's talking to is actually Haruka.]

Zoi: Hey, Haruka. What's up?

Haruka: [stands very close to Zoi] You, me, the spring dance, how 'bout it?

Zoi: [rolls his eyes and heaves a here-we-go-again sigh] I thought it was lady's choice?

Haruka: Well, yeah, that's why I'm asking. I'll even put on a dress for you and everything.

Zoi: …? [his gaze droops down to the two subtle lumps in the front of her leather jacket before his eyes widen in shock and he rushes to resume eye contact] You're a girl?!

Haruka: Yep. 100% all-natural female dyke. But you're one of the few boys I can fantasize about without wanting to vomit. [tilts Zoi's chin up and smiles at him] So, what do you say, kitten?

[For a minute Zoi just stands there, too stunned to speak. Then a faint blush appears on his cheeks.]

[The scene fades to watercolor pastels and an instrumental version of "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" plays somewhere in the background.]

[Cut to Kunzite and Michiru who are standing there with their mouths wide open, looking angry enough to kill someone. They stare at one another in outrage, before looking back at Zoi and Haruka in outrage.]

[The scene they are watching has not changed, except a stray wind has carried in a current of rose petals.]

[Then a record needle scratches and the scene returns to normal.]

Zoi: [clearly traumatized] Thank you for asking me, but I'm going to be in Seattle that day.

Haruka: [winks] Maybe next time.

Zoi: Sure…

[Zoi walks away looking shellshocked. Then he stops suddenly and gives a cringe and a shudder before go off to gym.]

[Michiru gives Haruka an angry look before shaking her head from side to side and walking off in a huff.]

Haruka: What?

[Kunzite smirks briefly knowing all is right in the world. Then resumes his usual stoic expression as he heads back to the classrooms. On the way he encounters Minako and Rei.]

Minako: Hello, Kunzite, I was wondering if—

Kunzite: [Doesn't even slow down] The answer is no.

[Minako watches him leave and smiles]

Minako: The man is so hot, I'm not even mad at him.