Here's to more sexy dating fun! Lol~ I can't help it. Every time I read your reviews, I get all giggly and want to see what you think of the next chapter, especially since we're still on the date XD So just this once, I'll do an extra update since I've been lazy with my other story anyways...

Enjoy! ^_~

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Chapter 37

"Um… How much is that one?" Misaki asked nervously.

"This one is 220,000 yen, miss."

Balking at the cost of it, Misaki had discovered that shopping took on a whole new meaning with November. Despite Kanami's approval and his initial approval, he had decided that her outfit was not suitable for the evening's events – whatever it was that he had planned. She had found out the hard way as they had set foot in Roppongi, a place she only visited if there were any Contractor incidents here.

Now she was stuck in the middle of trying on outfits – evening dresses to be exact – at the extremely expensive price of designer wear… November was calmly waiting outside like he did this all the time. So far everything she had tried on had been vetoed and it was back into the dressing room with another dress.

Staring at the dress the sales lady held up, Suzume as she had introduced herself, Misaki stared at it dubiously. The thing was much too revealing. There were no straps or anything and she had a distinct feeling it would all come tumbling down if she were actually to put it on.

"It's not as bad as you think it is," Suzume told her. "They're meant to fit perfectly. If it fits well, nothing will happen."

"If you say so…"

"I do. You'll have to take off your bra."

"What?!" Misaki exclaimed.

"It won't match with the dress. The bust area is padded, so you have nothing to worry about."

Widening her eyes as she stared at her, that was the least of her concerns. She was already clad only in her underwear in front of her and now she wanted to take that off too?! Misaki had never felt so exposed in her life. Sure, Kanami might do this to her, but she was her friend and they did it in the privacy of her home – not in public where there was only a thin wall between her and November who waited on the other side.

"I can hold it up while you do so if it makes you uncomfortable," Suzume suggested. "Or you could hold up the dress while I help you out of it."

"I – I can do it myself," Misaki reluctantly said.

She stepped into the dress when Suzume held it out for her by her knees and they turned so they were facing the wall instead of the mirror. After all, Suzume was a professional and she had dealt with all sorts of customers before. It was her job to put them at ease while they tried on their clothes – regardless of what their concerns might be.

She held the dress up while Misaki reached around to unclasp her bra. It dangled from her hands while Suzume did up the back. Surprisingly, there were no issues of fumbling with the zipper or anything, and Misaki quickly found herself in a stunning strapless dress. When Suzume stepped aside, Misaki turned slowly – not sure if she really wanted to see what she looked like.

Her own jaw dropped as she gazed in the mirror, not recognizing herself. A tinge of pink touched her cheeks as she recalled that November was the one waiting for her. This was way too much – especially because it was him. She felt almost naked as the fit of the bust only covered two-thirds of her chest while her shoulders and half her back were bare.

The tie of the ribbons around her waist accentuated the slimness of that feature and the rest of the dress fell loosely to the ground with pleating at the top of the waist underneath the ribbon that wrapped around completely before Suzume had tied it into a pretty bow. The only other design to the dress was something between knotting and ruffling of wide ribbon at the neckline.

The red of the dress seemed to enhance the flush in her cheeks and Misaki was thankful – for once – that her hair was down as it managed to cover her back. It was the front that she was worried about. Why, if she wasn't careful, her chest could spill out of it! Not to mention that it was obvious she wasn't wearing anything underneath. There was no room to!

"Come out when you're ready," Suzume said before slipping out of the dressing room.

Nodding in response despite the fact that she was already gone, Misaki didn't think she would ever be ready. This dress felt even sexier than the outfit Kanami had put her in the first night she was trying to lure November… And look what happened because of it… Then again, she had only showed her legs then, something that she was more comfortable with showing off – if she had to choose between the two. Leave it to November to pick the one thing that she was the least comfortable with.

"Is she ready?" she heard November ask on the other side.

"She is. She's just looking at herself in the mirror."

"Okay…"

Sighing softly, Misaki didn't know any way out of this one. They were both waiting for her on the other side. She could hardly dash out of here wearing their dress. Besides, she needed help getting out of it as she wasn't flexible enough to release the zipper. Slowly opening the door, she poked her head out to see that November was smiling.

She stepped out just as slowly as she opened the door, nervously awaiting the verdict. Suzume smiled at her and Misaki felt herself blush as she felt like she was on display. She didn't dare glance at November, but she was surprised that he didn't say anything. His silence was disturbing as he always knew what to say…

Eventually, she glanced at him and she felt shocked by the shock on his face. His jaw had become slack as his lips parted to form a slight O. His eyes were wide as he stared at her, making her feel like she had just made the biggest mistake of her life. It took him some moments to compose himself, but he finally shut his mouth and turned back to Suzume.

"We'll take this one," he replied emphatically.

"W – What?!" Misaki exclaimed in surprise. "Are you crazy?!"

"Um…"

"Can you give us a moment?" November asked.

"Certainly. I'll just be at the front if you need me."

"Ah, why don't you go find us some shoes – black. Two inch… No, make that three inch heels," November stated after casting a quick glance at Misaki's feet. "Oh, and also something for her shoulders – a shawl perhaps? I wouldn't want her to catch a cold."

"Very well, sir."

Suzume smiled and gave them a slight bow before she excused herself. November turned to glance at Misaki as she stared at him like he had transformed into a monster. Even so, he was determined to get it – it was exactly what he had been envisioning for her. He just didn't realize how good she would look, a stupid mistake on his part. She would look beautiful in anything.

November made his way towards her and entered the dressing room to stare at her some more. Still blushing, Misaki felt like the space in the dressing room decreased by more than half with his entrance. His gaze was downright predatory, like she would be devoured if she wasn't careful and she didn't like the feeling at all.

"You are not purchasing this dress," Misaki stated to remind him of the issue at hand.

"Why not?"

"Because it is much too expensive and it doesn't suit me at all. It makes me uncomfortable."

"Oh, I think it suits you perfectly," November replied as he stepped closer towards her. "As for the price, it would be worth everything in my bank account, if it were actually that much which I don't think it is. You'll feel more comfortable once we find something for your shoulders."

"N – No… November, no," complained Misaki. "You can't seriously buy this when it's only for one time."

"Some things are meant to be experienced and enjoyed, Misaki. I won't take no for an answer. It's my money and how I choose to spend it is up to me. Besides, you look devilishly gorgeous in it… Can you honestly say you don't like it?"

She opened her lips to speak, but nothing came out. It was hard to say no when he was staring at her like she was the most beautiful woman on the planet, and possibly every planet out there, if there were others… That tingle of excitement settled in her stomach and she bit her lip as she glanced away from him.

"Please?"

Misaki gasped in response as he had lightly wrapped an arm around her waist and tugged her closer, all the while still staring into her eyes. She could still smell the scent of his cologne and every little detail seemed to swirl into a mess and confuse her. He was too close and she was wearing too little… And though it wasn't something she was used to wearing, she couldn't say that she didn't like it.

The rational part of her protested as it didn't make sense for him to spend that much money. There were better things it could be used for. At the same time, part of her wanted it. It would be the only time she ever experienced something like this. She knew she looked beautiful, even without November staring at her like he was. It was the first time she had wanted to look beautiful for herself, and not because Kanami had forced it upon her.

"You know, if you take too long to agree, I might have to use drastic measures to convince you," November warned.

"W – What do you mean?"

"Mm… I don't know. Maybe act out on some of the desires this lovely dress on you stirs within me. Maybe?"

"W – What?" Misaki asked incredulously.

She didn't think he actually would, but he seemed to be enjoying this moment too much. He grinned at her as he reached up with his other hand and lightly brushed his fingers across her lips. His gaze travelled down before he looked her in the eyes again.

"Yes, I believe I just might," he drawled out. "After all, if you don't agree, this will be the only chance I get."

"W – Wha… F – Fine, I'll let you buy it!" Misaki blurted out. "J – Just let me go!"

November chuckled as he did as she asked, entirely amused by how cute she could be. He wouldn't actually kiss her, the desire he had – at least not yet. The occasion wasn't special enough as he didn't want the memory of their first kiss to be in a dressing room of some public location. Besides, she was still reluctant on some level. He was still working on it.

"Now then, shall we see if she has found some suitable shoes for you? It wouldn't do for you to have that dress dragging on the floor."

"I guess so…" she answered reluctantly as he was about to spend more money on something else she wouldn't use again.

Thinking that she was home free, Misaki celebrated too early. Though he had complied with her wishes and let her go, he didn't let her go completely. He took her hand in his before he exited from the dressing room, walking slowly so she could match his pace while holding up the hem of the dress with her other hand.

She was not going to leave his side, especially not in that outfit. Everyone else could look and take it in, but they were not going to be anywhere close to her. As a result, they walked hand in hand to find Suzume. Misaki had tried to tug free, but his grip had only tightened ever so slightly and she knew she was never going to win.

When they found her, she had managed to locate a number of shawls for her to match with her dress, along with heels that fit November's earlier criteria. Misaki glanced at them and whitened. Apparently, November had no qualms about overstepping her comfort level when it came to fashion… Even Kanami had drawn the line at two-inches, knowing that she was not accustomed to heels to begin with.

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A/N: 220000 yen is roughly around $2200 US, just so you get an idea of how much it is. I'm sure only someone like November would be that high-class when it comes to a date! ^^

hehe~ I still giggle and blush when I read these chapters and I'm the one who wrote the thing XD