A/N: Well, thing have certainly taken an interesting twist. Oh, and
before I start, let me make a little saying an author I know said in one of
her stories. And I quote, *Ahem* "Lack of lemony material that would jack
this rating up to NC-17" or something like that. (Props to FF sweetheart
Celes Chere)
Chapter 6: The Real Story Starts
Ruki led me upstairs to the bedrooms, which I was sure some were occupied by other couples. We finally found a vacant bedroom. Ruki, still in her underwear, threw me, still in my boxers, onto the bed. I looked around. This is Juri's bedroom? Well, I still have one more chance--
"Mpphhh!" I muffled as she gave me another kiss. She then sat on top of me and put her hands behind her back. No, don't tell me--
Suddenly, with a snap, Ruki's bra fell down right before my eyes, exposing her full upper-body to me. Holy shit. Of course, I was horribly embarrassed, yet excited that I had seen this, but I tried to hide it. Something was terribly wrong here. As much as I wanted to see her, something was not right. And I could not stop it. Only she could.
She leaned forward to kiss me, but stopped. She paused in mid-motion, still exposed to me, and instantly frowned.
"What's wrong, Ruki?" I looked at her face. Honestly I did.
"I need to stop this," Was all she said as she gathered her deserted undergarment and put it back on her, allowing me to look normally at her. She caught glance at me staring at her chest, then she spoke up. "I'm very sorry about that."
"No, that's ok," I told her. She snapped out of it. Thank God.
"You know, this is all my fault. In all the time I was with you - in the pool and in this bedroom - I never stopped to think about what happened to my mother in this situation. What she did eighteen years ago around this day still haunts her memory, and I'm sure that if I went any further with you, I would have the same bad memory. You couldn't stop me because of my charm, I guess" she giggled slightly "but you know, I'm starting to think we went way too fast on this." She looked down at my groin area and noticed a little bulge at the seems. She started to laugh.
I had no idea what she was laughing at until I looked where she was looking. Oops. "Heh-heh," I sighed. "I can explain that. You think you could just sit on me like that and I couldn't get excited?"
"Calm down, calm down Jen," she said slowly. She was now off of me and lying down next to me. "I don't think any boy could resist that, anyway, not to be immodest or anything." She then changed her tone. "Let's just take this slowly, like a rookie couple would. We almost lost our virginities, for God's sake."
I laughed. The girl was incredible. As much as I wanted to continue the conversation, I suddenly felt a long stretch of fatigue. "I'm tired, and I don't know about you, but I'm going to sleep."
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I woke up with a huge headache. "Ow..." I felt my head, and it hurt. It hurt very much. I was lying in a bed, and it wasn't mine.
"Are you awake already?"
I turned over to my side to find out that I wasn't alone. Jenrya was sleeping right next to me. He didn't have his shirt on. Filled with the thoughts of what might have happened, I felt my body and discovered that I still had my underwear on. What a relief. Maybe my mom isn't going to kill me after all.
"What time is it?" I didn't drink, but my head still felt like it was ready to explode.
"7:30," the lump next to me responded. "I'm going back to sleep." And with that, he went out like a light. I guess he was tired after all.
Feeling awake, I jumped out of bed and looked for something to wear for the time being. Seeing that this was Juri's room, I looked in her drawer and pulled out a huge white t-shirt, which I assumed Juri used for sleeping. I was sure she didn't mind.
When I finished getting the shirt on, I exited the doorway and looked for Juri. I opened up her parents' bedroom; no one occupied. I looked in her half-brother's room; same vacancy. Then I opened up the guest bedroom.
Juri was there in bed, sleeping.
So was someone else.
"Juri, are you awake?"
I suddenly heard a groan and a rustle of the covers as the brown-haired girl sat up out of her bed. I didn't think she was fully awake...
"Juri, are you aware that you are without any clothing on your body?"
She looked down. "Huh, what?" Suddenly she woke up in an instant. "Oh shit!" She said, grabbing a nearby blanket lying next to her.
"What's wrong, sweetie?" The guy next to her rose up. None other than Takato, who was also without anything to wear...
"Oh dammit! Um, Ruki, we can explain..." he started...
"No, you don't have to," I said. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later.
"Well, let me just say that some...alcohol...was involved," Juri said to me.
"I kinda figured that."
"So how far did you and Jenrya go?" Takato asked me, getting excited.
I was disgusted in his horniness. "What the fuck is up with you? Sick bastard. What Jenrya and I do is none of your business." I crossed my arms.
"Suit yourself, but let me tell you how Juri and my night went," he began...
I laughed. "Um... I prefer not to hear."
"Now that that's settled," Juri butted in, "how about I go make us some breakfast? Everyone else that came here is gone, and they made a huge mess, so guess what? After we eat and all take showers, you guys as well as sleepy head in my bedroom are going to help me clean the place up!"
I groaned. Well, there are downsides to everything-
"Let's go downstairs," I said. Juri and Takato got up, but.
"Um, Ruki, maybe you should wait down in the living room," Takato, who was still without clothes, suggested.
I shrugged and closed the door, not wanting to know what was going on, as I went downstairs to go watch some television. Juri's parents were gone on a trip, and Juri convinced her half-brother to stay the night at a friend's house, so there were no one besides us four.
I looked outside in their back yard. Our clothes were still outside, so I went over to the edge of the swimming pool and picked the tuxedo and dress up, and carried them into the living room and plopped them on the couch.
"Mind if you turn the TV down a bit?" came a voice from upstairs. Jenrya walked down and looked at me. Hehe. He sported Juri's bathrobe, characteristically pink. "Look, it may seem a bit silly, but there's nothing else for me to wear."
I giggled. "Yeah, I understand."
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"So, what would you like? We have pancakes, eggs, bacon, and toast," Juri Katou asked the other three.
"I guess two of each will do for me," Jenrya shrugged.
I smiled. "Put me down for the same."
"Make it a third choice for me too," Takato raised his hand.
"Oh boy, quite a job for me to do," Juri said, taking a breath.
"Here, I'll help," Jenrya suggested. He then searched her pantry for the pancake mix. How did he know where her stuff was?
Takato and I sat down on the couch and watched some TV while Jenrya and Juri worked on the meal. I never liked the art that was cooking, though if forced to, I would cook. It's just not one of my strengths. I tried cooking dinner once, let's just say my mother thought the broccoli was the mashed potatoes.
Enough of that. I would look over in the kitchen and look occasionally at the job Jenrya and Juri were doing. From what it seemed, they would be cooks when they grew up.
Sitting back down, I found Takato looking at me.
"What?"
"Tell me, what actually happened last night?"
I bit my lip. "It was very close.to it happening." was all I could muster up.
"Hey, that's ok," Takato said, patting me on the back. "Juri and I, well, we had fun, but I can't get the problems that may come to us in the future. I guess, when I think about it, I don't think last night was worth what might happen soon." He started to break down and cry, and I just hated seeing a guy my age start to sob. I had to comfort him.
"Don't worry," I said, giving him a hug. "I'll help you with whatever you may come across." Oh shit, I just made a commitment I don't think I can totally keep. Why do I keep getting myself into situations like these?
I had to do something about Jen and me. It could've happened with us, and it did happen with Takato and Jeri. "Listen, Takato, I also have a favor to ask of you," I started. I couldn't believe I was doing this.
"Alright, Ruki, what's up?"
"It has to do with Jen."
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It took a while, but Jenrya and Juri finally finished their cooking and presented their creation. It sure looked good, and I was really hungry. I wasn't a normal girl that didn't express her hunger; no, I was quite the opposite. I dug in fast, and hard.
"Do you have any orange juice?" Takato asked Juri.
"Oh sure, let me go get some," she answered.
Besides that short exchange of dialogue, that was about all that was said at the table. We all were very hungry after the long night, and maybe some food would drown out the beer that Takato and Juri digested.
"Ok, we've got two showers," Juri started. "The first two that want to go."
Takato and Jenrya didn't need to be told twice as they ran in to different bathrooms, closing the door behind them and expecting no intrusion. "Well, I guess they're first," Juri said. I nodded.
"Look, Ruki, can we have a, oh.it feels weird to say this.a woman to woman talk?" I was taken back by this sudden action, but I had a pretty good idea of what she wanted to tell me.
The two of us sat down on the couch and Juri put her hands on her lap. "Takato and I, um. kind of went over the edge last night, if you know what I'm saying."
How ridiculous. "You guys had sex. I know. You don't need to hide it."
She started to cry. "Please help me, Ruki!" She said, tears immediately streaming down her face. "I don't know what's going to happen to me! I'm so sorry for acting all happy about the whole thing, I'm so stupid!"
I couldn't take this. What the hell was she talking about? "Look, Juri, don't apologize to me, apologize to yourself, as well as to Takato."
She immediately stopped crying. "Oh, no, no, no. I won't apologize to Takato. If anything, he should apologize to me."
I didn't get it. Juri was too crazy in the head to figure out what was going on. "Ok, I will promise that I'll do whatever I can to make sure you're okay." Again, another stupid mistake. I guess that's courtesy biting you in the ass.
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After our quote-unquote "talk" (ugh.) I went into the shower after Jenrya and drowned myself of all my problems, at least for the next 15 minutes. It was incredible how one simple night, the goddamn prom night, could bring about so many problems. Not only do I have to take care of mine and Jenrya's relationship (in trying to hide it from my mother), but I also volunteered to play mediator between Takato and Juri. How ridiculous.
I got out of the shower and dried up. What to wear? I figured Juri wouldn't mind if I borrowed some more of her clothes. I wrapped the towel around my perfect (hehe) body and walked down the hall and to Juri's bedroom, where I would once again snatch her clothes. Looking in her drawers, I managed to pull out a red shirt and blue jeans, but not before grabbing a pair of undergarments.
I looked at the bra. It was a little small, but it had to do. Then I put the rest of the clothes on, brushed my hair out, and looked in the mirror. Not bad. Jenrya would like it.
"Sorry, Juri, but I had to borrow some more clothes from you, I hope you don't mind," I said, going downstairs and putting my hair into a ponytail.
"Oh, that's alright," she responded. "Just be sure you can get them back to me when you can." She then turned to Takato and Jenrya. "You two are going to help us clean up the house from last night!" she said to them, as if announcing that she won the lottery. Takato and Jenrya both groaned.
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Approximately 100 beer cans and 40 cigarette butts later, we were finished picking up the trash. It wasn't easy, or even clean, but we managed to do it, looking through bushes, under beds, in the swimming pool, and such.
Juri kicked us out at about 10:00. I wanted to go home anyway; even though I just slept for five hours a while ago, I was very tired and just wanted to sleep in my own sleeping bag (or the couch, for that matter). Right before we left, I talked to Jenrya.
"So, did you enjoy last night?" he asked me, smiling.
I smiled after him and gave him a light kiss on the lips. "Are you kidding? One of, if not the best nights of my life."
"How about after we go get some sleep at our houses, we go see a movie later tonight?" he suggested. Just the thing I wanted him to say. I wanted to go somewhere with him today, and I also wanted to get some sleep.
"That would be great," I said. This time, he kissed me.
"I'll pick you up at your house at 7:30," he said, leaving me and getting into his car.
I must admit, Jenrya was one-dimensional when I first met him, but this new relationship has brought a whole new perspective to him. First things first. I was tired. I hopped in my car and drove off, saying goodbye to Juri.
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The sun was already blazing down as I got out of my Honda and opened the door. "I'm home, Mom!" I shouted.
Suddenly a figure appeared from the kitchen. "Oh, hi, sweetie! Did you have a good time?"
"Yeah, I had so much fun it even surprised me!" I guess it was true. I had fun, and I guess it sort of surprised me. Jenrya and all, which reminded me.
"You didn't do anything. naughty, did you?" she queried me.
Well, besides the fact that I showed my goddamn boobs to Jenrya and that I almost went around the bases with him as well, I guess everything went without anything 'naughty.' "Nope, nothing bad happened," I lied, giving her an innocent smile. I hoped the acted grin didn't show anything suspicious.
I guess time would tell, as she just looked at me and continued cleaning the counter. Maybe she knows something I don't.
I shrugged and went over to the living room and plopped down on the sofa. This would be a nice place to nap. "Wake me up at 6:30," I said as I drifted off into la-la land.
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"Honey, wake up, it's 6:30," A feminine voice called out. I raised my head and got up from the couch. Looking to impress Jenrya with my looks (which was a rarity for me to even consider back then), I didn't want to wear Juri's attire.
I went over to my closet and searched carefully for what to wear. Sure, I've worn almost everything I had in front of Jenrya, but I still needed a good first impression as someone's girlfriend, not someone's bitch. I pulled out a purple tank top and a (gulp) summer skirt to match it.
After I put it on, it didn't look so bad. I think after two consecutive days of wearing fancy women's clothing, I kind of got used to it. I guess because someone actually cares for how I look now.
I put some hair spray to make it look more decent to Jenrya, then I went to the kitchen, where my mom made some soup. I took special care not to dump the liquid onto my lap, as that would warrant a new outfit.
While my mom sat at the table, calmly eating (or drinking, I never knew how to consider it), she couldn't help but notice my new attire.
"Wow, Ruki, that's two days in a row that you've worn a dress or anything like that," she stated.
I almost dropped the spoon full of hot soup on me. "Yeah, thanks for pointing that out," I responded. She must think that it's some kind of world record. So I wore a dress or a skirt; so what?
"It's just like any other outfit, mother," I said to her.
"I know, it's just that."
Whatever. "What?" I asked impatiently.
"I dreamt for the day when you start to love being pretty, just like me."
Oh for God's sake. She gets pissed off the moment I crawl into bed with someone, then she gets all emotional when I wear a dress. What the hell is wrong with her?
I suddenly had my fill. I took my leftover chicken soup and rinsed it in the sink, knowing Jenrya would be here soon. I looked at the kitchen clock. It was about 7:30. He should be here any minute.
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I can't believe I'm going out with Ruki-
I can't believe I'm going out with Ruki-
I can't believe I'm going out with Ruki-
Ok, immaturities aside, I went to go pick her up at her house, and then take her to the movies. I don't know if she explained the new relationship to her mom, so I decided to play it safe and not act all mushy in her presence. The last thing I wanted was a girlfriend with a mom that hates you or has the suspicion that you might be with her all night. Well, I guess I did do that last night.
"Ready to go?" I asked Ruki out of my car, who was standing outside her front door. Then I suddenly got a closer look at her. Uncharacteristically of her, she wore a purple tank top and. a skirt? "Wow, haven't seen you wear that before." I thought I'd seen her wear everything she had; maybe she just bought it.
She nodded, and, saying goodbye to her mom, who thought that we were still just friends, at least to my knowledge, joined me in the Corolla.
It was a pretty long drive to the movie theaters as we pulled up to the front of it. Ruki did look very good in her skirt, but honestly, she didn't have to wear something like that.
"Two for the 8:00 showing, please," I said, pulling out my wallet.
"That'll be $10."
Ruki dug into her purse, but I waved her off and handed the guy a 10 dollar bill. She looked at me.
"You know, that's twice in a row that you've done that," she inquired, smiling.
"I know. But don't you feel richer?" Sorry, I couldn't resist. I held her hand lightly, got down to 'being boyfriend' business, and walked into the main lobby.
"Well then, Mr. Moneybags, why don't you use your bountiful money to buy me some candy?" she asked, giving me a 'pretty face.' Hey, you try resisting one of those yourself and see how successful you are. Well, I guess I brought this upon myself.
"Yeah, sure." I really need to get a job over the summer. I purchased two boxes of sweet tarts, one for me and one for her.
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Just as most couples do, I didn't pay much attention to the movie. More often than not, I was looking at Ruki, eating her candy and watching the movie very intently. I thought she didn't like chick flicks, but I guess she's changing more each and every day.
I put my arm around her, and suddenly her focus changed from the movie towards me. Just what I wanted. She returned the favor by resting her head on my shoulder, and I pulled her closer. I wasn't sure if that was physically comfortable for her, but I knew that it was one of the most psychologically greatest feelings you could give a woman.
Save for a few trips to the bathroom, we remained in this position for the rest of the movie. We didn't talk much to each other, but rather let our telepathic emotions do the communicating. I knew Ruki loved this. But through it all, she seemed.
Disheartened.
Dammit, I don't like it when she acts like this. I know why she felt that way too. Because of her mother, we had to be careful. A wrong step and I could never be able to see her outside of school, which of course lasted for only one more week.
I couldn't tell her mother. Ruki couldn't either, because her mother would immediately know that Ruki would tell a wrong perspective about the whole thing and that could land us into some really hot water.
The movie ended. I originally thought that the movie would relax me, but instead it only made me more tense, making me realize what risks I am taking in going out with the protective mother's daughter. Well, I've taken on tougher tasks before. I don't want to break up with Ruki; I was also sure she didn't want to, because she loved challenges, especially hiding things from her mother.
I took Ruki home in silence. Judging by my silence and my disposition, she knew what I was thinking about; when you're friends with a girl for four years, she knows your emotions. Believe me.
I got out of the car and walked her to her doorway. "I'm sorry I was the complete opposite of a chatterbox, but there were a lot of things on my mind."
She bit her lip. "Same with me, it's going to be hard to keep this from my mother."
I told you that she knew what I was thinking about. "Well, we'll try to keep this under wraps in front of her, and I honestly think my own mother would think the same as yours, so I'll also hide it from my mother," I said to her. I leaned over and gave her a kiss that didn't mean quite as much as last night's. It was more of a good luck kiss than anything else.
"Good night," I said to her as I started back to my car. 'Good luck' sounded better right about now.
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I watched Jenrya drive away from my house. He didn't need to get involved in mine and mother's affairs. It's not his fault that all of this happened; it really was my mother's fault. If she hadn't gone and screwed her boyfriend. Well, I guess I had no room to talk, seeing that I almost got it from Jenrya.
Trying to remain positive, I went back inside of my house. But as I did, I was greeted by an arm-crossed, pissed off, don't-mess-with-me mother in front of me.
Oh shit.
Chapter 6: The Real Story Starts
Ruki led me upstairs to the bedrooms, which I was sure some were occupied by other couples. We finally found a vacant bedroom. Ruki, still in her underwear, threw me, still in my boxers, onto the bed. I looked around. This is Juri's bedroom? Well, I still have one more chance--
"Mpphhh!" I muffled as she gave me another kiss. She then sat on top of me and put her hands behind her back. No, don't tell me--
Suddenly, with a snap, Ruki's bra fell down right before my eyes, exposing her full upper-body to me. Holy shit. Of course, I was horribly embarrassed, yet excited that I had seen this, but I tried to hide it. Something was terribly wrong here. As much as I wanted to see her, something was not right. And I could not stop it. Only she could.
She leaned forward to kiss me, but stopped. She paused in mid-motion, still exposed to me, and instantly frowned.
"What's wrong, Ruki?" I looked at her face. Honestly I did.
"I need to stop this," Was all she said as she gathered her deserted undergarment and put it back on her, allowing me to look normally at her. She caught glance at me staring at her chest, then she spoke up. "I'm very sorry about that."
"No, that's ok," I told her. She snapped out of it. Thank God.
"You know, this is all my fault. In all the time I was with you - in the pool and in this bedroom - I never stopped to think about what happened to my mother in this situation. What she did eighteen years ago around this day still haunts her memory, and I'm sure that if I went any further with you, I would have the same bad memory. You couldn't stop me because of my charm, I guess" she giggled slightly "but you know, I'm starting to think we went way too fast on this." She looked down at my groin area and noticed a little bulge at the seems. She started to laugh.
I had no idea what she was laughing at until I looked where she was looking. Oops. "Heh-heh," I sighed. "I can explain that. You think you could just sit on me like that and I couldn't get excited?"
"Calm down, calm down Jen," she said slowly. She was now off of me and lying down next to me. "I don't think any boy could resist that, anyway, not to be immodest or anything." She then changed her tone. "Let's just take this slowly, like a rookie couple would. We almost lost our virginities, for God's sake."
I laughed. The girl was incredible. As much as I wanted to continue the conversation, I suddenly felt a long stretch of fatigue. "I'm tired, and I don't know about you, but I'm going to sleep."
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I woke up with a huge headache. "Ow..." I felt my head, and it hurt. It hurt very much. I was lying in a bed, and it wasn't mine.
"Are you awake already?"
I turned over to my side to find out that I wasn't alone. Jenrya was sleeping right next to me. He didn't have his shirt on. Filled with the thoughts of what might have happened, I felt my body and discovered that I still had my underwear on. What a relief. Maybe my mom isn't going to kill me after all.
"What time is it?" I didn't drink, but my head still felt like it was ready to explode.
"7:30," the lump next to me responded. "I'm going back to sleep." And with that, he went out like a light. I guess he was tired after all.
Feeling awake, I jumped out of bed and looked for something to wear for the time being. Seeing that this was Juri's room, I looked in her drawer and pulled out a huge white t-shirt, which I assumed Juri used for sleeping. I was sure she didn't mind.
When I finished getting the shirt on, I exited the doorway and looked for Juri. I opened up her parents' bedroom; no one occupied. I looked in her half-brother's room; same vacancy. Then I opened up the guest bedroom.
Juri was there in bed, sleeping.
So was someone else.
"Juri, are you awake?"
I suddenly heard a groan and a rustle of the covers as the brown-haired girl sat up out of her bed. I didn't think she was fully awake...
"Juri, are you aware that you are without any clothing on your body?"
She looked down. "Huh, what?" Suddenly she woke up in an instant. "Oh shit!" She said, grabbing a nearby blanket lying next to her.
"What's wrong, sweetie?" The guy next to her rose up. None other than Takato, who was also without anything to wear...
"Oh dammit! Um, Ruki, we can explain..." he started...
"No, you don't have to," I said. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later.
"Well, let me just say that some...alcohol...was involved," Juri said to me.
"I kinda figured that."
"So how far did you and Jenrya go?" Takato asked me, getting excited.
I was disgusted in his horniness. "What the fuck is up with you? Sick bastard. What Jenrya and I do is none of your business." I crossed my arms.
"Suit yourself, but let me tell you how Juri and my night went," he began...
I laughed. "Um... I prefer not to hear."
"Now that that's settled," Juri butted in, "how about I go make us some breakfast? Everyone else that came here is gone, and they made a huge mess, so guess what? After we eat and all take showers, you guys as well as sleepy head in my bedroom are going to help me clean the place up!"
I groaned. Well, there are downsides to everything-
"Let's go downstairs," I said. Juri and Takato got up, but.
"Um, Ruki, maybe you should wait down in the living room," Takato, who was still without clothes, suggested.
I shrugged and closed the door, not wanting to know what was going on, as I went downstairs to go watch some television. Juri's parents were gone on a trip, and Juri convinced her half-brother to stay the night at a friend's house, so there were no one besides us four.
I looked outside in their back yard. Our clothes were still outside, so I went over to the edge of the swimming pool and picked the tuxedo and dress up, and carried them into the living room and plopped them on the couch.
"Mind if you turn the TV down a bit?" came a voice from upstairs. Jenrya walked down and looked at me. Hehe. He sported Juri's bathrobe, characteristically pink. "Look, it may seem a bit silly, but there's nothing else for me to wear."
I giggled. "Yeah, I understand."
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"So, what would you like? We have pancakes, eggs, bacon, and toast," Juri Katou asked the other three.
"I guess two of each will do for me," Jenrya shrugged.
I smiled. "Put me down for the same."
"Make it a third choice for me too," Takato raised his hand.
"Oh boy, quite a job for me to do," Juri said, taking a breath.
"Here, I'll help," Jenrya suggested. He then searched her pantry for the pancake mix. How did he know where her stuff was?
Takato and I sat down on the couch and watched some TV while Jenrya and Juri worked on the meal. I never liked the art that was cooking, though if forced to, I would cook. It's just not one of my strengths. I tried cooking dinner once, let's just say my mother thought the broccoli was the mashed potatoes.
Enough of that. I would look over in the kitchen and look occasionally at the job Jenrya and Juri were doing. From what it seemed, they would be cooks when they grew up.
Sitting back down, I found Takato looking at me.
"What?"
"Tell me, what actually happened last night?"
I bit my lip. "It was very close.to it happening." was all I could muster up.
"Hey, that's ok," Takato said, patting me on the back. "Juri and I, well, we had fun, but I can't get the problems that may come to us in the future. I guess, when I think about it, I don't think last night was worth what might happen soon." He started to break down and cry, and I just hated seeing a guy my age start to sob. I had to comfort him.
"Don't worry," I said, giving him a hug. "I'll help you with whatever you may come across." Oh shit, I just made a commitment I don't think I can totally keep. Why do I keep getting myself into situations like these?
I had to do something about Jen and me. It could've happened with us, and it did happen with Takato and Jeri. "Listen, Takato, I also have a favor to ask of you," I started. I couldn't believe I was doing this.
"Alright, Ruki, what's up?"
"It has to do with Jen."
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It took a while, but Jenrya and Juri finally finished their cooking and presented their creation. It sure looked good, and I was really hungry. I wasn't a normal girl that didn't express her hunger; no, I was quite the opposite. I dug in fast, and hard.
"Do you have any orange juice?" Takato asked Juri.
"Oh sure, let me go get some," she answered.
Besides that short exchange of dialogue, that was about all that was said at the table. We all were very hungry after the long night, and maybe some food would drown out the beer that Takato and Juri digested.
"Ok, we've got two showers," Juri started. "The first two that want to go."
Takato and Jenrya didn't need to be told twice as they ran in to different bathrooms, closing the door behind them and expecting no intrusion. "Well, I guess they're first," Juri said. I nodded.
"Look, Ruki, can we have a, oh.it feels weird to say this.a woman to woman talk?" I was taken back by this sudden action, but I had a pretty good idea of what she wanted to tell me.
The two of us sat down on the couch and Juri put her hands on her lap. "Takato and I, um. kind of went over the edge last night, if you know what I'm saying."
How ridiculous. "You guys had sex. I know. You don't need to hide it."
She started to cry. "Please help me, Ruki!" She said, tears immediately streaming down her face. "I don't know what's going to happen to me! I'm so sorry for acting all happy about the whole thing, I'm so stupid!"
I couldn't take this. What the hell was she talking about? "Look, Juri, don't apologize to me, apologize to yourself, as well as to Takato."
She immediately stopped crying. "Oh, no, no, no. I won't apologize to Takato. If anything, he should apologize to me."
I didn't get it. Juri was too crazy in the head to figure out what was going on. "Ok, I will promise that I'll do whatever I can to make sure you're okay." Again, another stupid mistake. I guess that's courtesy biting you in the ass.
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After our quote-unquote "talk" (ugh.) I went into the shower after Jenrya and drowned myself of all my problems, at least for the next 15 minutes. It was incredible how one simple night, the goddamn prom night, could bring about so many problems. Not only do I have to take care of mine and Jenrya's relationship (in trying to hide it from my mother), but I also volunteered to play mediator between Takato and Juri. How ridiculous.
I got out of the shower and dried up. What to wear? I figured Juri wouldn't mind if I borrowed some more of her clothes. I wrapped the towel around my perfect (hehe) body and walked down the hall and to Juri's bedroom, where I would once again snatch her clothes. Looking in her drawers, I managed to pull out a red shirt and blue jeans, but not before grabbing a pair of undergarments.
I looked at the bra. It was a little small, but it had to do. Then I put the rest of the clothes on, brushed my hair out, and looked in the mirror. Not bad. Jenrya would like it.
"Sorry, Juri, but I had to borrow some more clothes from you, I hope you don't mind," I said, going downstairs and putting my hair into a ponytail.
"Oh, that's alright," she responded. "Just be sure you can get them back to me when you can." She then turned to Takato and Jenrya. "You two are going to help us clean up the house from last night!" she said to them, as if announcing that she won the lottery. Takato and Jenrya both groaned.
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Approximately 100 beer cans and 40 cigarette butts later, we were finished picking up the trash. It wasn't easy, or even clean, but we managed to do it, looking through bushes, under beds, in the swimming pool, and such.
Juri kicked us out at about 10:00. I wanted to go home anyway; even though I just slept for five hours a while ago, I was very tired and just wanted to sleep in my own sleeping bag (or the couch, for that matter). Right before we left, I talked to Jenrya.
"So, did you enjoy last night?" he asked me, smiling.
I smiled after him and gave him a light kiss on the lips. "Are you kidding? One of, if not the best nights of my life."
"How about after we go get some sleep at our houses, we go see a movie later tonight?" he suggested. Just the thing I wanted him to say. I wanted to go somewhere with him today, and I also wanted to get some sleep.
"That would be great," I said. This time, he kissed me.
"I'll pick you up at your house at 7:30," he said, leaving me and getting into his car.
I must admit, Jenrya was one-dimensional when I first met him, but this new relationship has brought a whole new perspective to him. First things first. I was tired. I hopped in my car and drove off, saying goodbye to Juri.
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The sun was already blazing down as I got out of my Honda and opened the door. "I'm home, Mom!" I shouted.
Suddenly a figure appeared from the kitchen. "Oh, hi, sweetie! Did you have a good time?"
"Yeah, I had so much fun it even surprised me!" I guess it was true. I had fun, and I guess it sort of surprised me. Jenrya and all, which reminded me.
"You didn't do anything. naughty, did you?" she queried me.
Well, besides the fact that I showed my goddamn boobs to Jenrya and that I almost went around the bases with him as well, I guess everything went without anything 'naughty.' "Nope, nothing bad happened," I lied, giving her an innocent smile. I hoped the acted grin didn't show anything suspicious.
I guess time would tell, as she just looked at me and continued cleaning the counter. Maybe she knows something I don't.
I shrugged and went over to the living room and plopped down on the sofa. This would be a nice place to nap. "Wake me up at 6:30," I said as I drifted off into la-la land.
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"Honey, wake up, it's 6:30," A feminine voice called out. I raised my head and got up from the couch. Looking to impress Jenrya with my looks (which was a rarity for me to even consider back then), I didn't want to wear Juri's attire.
I went over to my closet and searched carefully for what to wear. Sure, I've worn almost everything I had in front of Jenrya, but I still needed a good first impression as someone's girlfriend, not someone's bitch. I pulled out a purple tank top and a (gulp) summer skirt to match it.
After I put it on, it didn't look so bad. I think after two consecutive days of wearing fancy women's clothing, I kind of got used to it. I guess because someone actually cares for how I look now.
I put some hair spray to make it look more decent to Jenrya, then I went to the kitchen, where my mom made some soup. I took special care not to dump the liquid onto my lap, as that would warrant a new outfit.
While my mom sat at the table, calmly eating (or drinking, I never knew how to consider it), she couldn't help but notice my new attire.
"Wow, Ruki, that's two days in a row that you've worn a dress or anything like that," she stated.
I almost dropped the spoon full of hot soup on me. "Yeah, thanks for pointing that out," I responded. She must think that it's some kind of world record. So I wore a dress or a skirt; so what?
"It's just like any other outfit, mother," I said to her.
"I know, it's just that."
Whatever. "What?" I asked impatiently.
"I dreamt for the day when you start to love being pretty, just like me."
Oh for God's sake. She gets pissed off the moment I crawl into bed with someone, then she gets all emotional when I wear a dress. What the hell is wrong with her?
I suddenly had my fill. I took my leftover chicken soup and rinsed it in the sink, knowing Jenrya would be here soon. I looked at the kitchen clock. It was about 7:30. He should be here any minute.
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I can't believe I'm going out with Ruki-
I can't believe I'm going out with Ruki-
I can't believe I'm going out with Ruki-
Ok, immaturities aside, I went to go pick her up at her house, and then take her to the movies. I don't know if she explained the new relationship to her mom, so I decided to play it safe and not act all mushy in her presence. The last thing I wanted was a girlfriend with a mom that hates you or has the suspicion that you might be with her all night. Well, I guess I did do that last night.
"Ready to go?" I asked Ruki out of my car, who was standing outside her front door. Then I suddenly got a closer look at her. Uncharacteristically of her, she wore a purple tank top and. a skirt? "Wow, haven't seen you wear that before." I thought I'd seen her wear everything she had; maybe she just bought it.
She nodded, and, saying goodbye to her mom, who thought that we were still just friends, at least to my knowledge, joined me in the Corolla.
It was a pretty long drive to the movie theaters as we pulled up to the front of it. Ruki did look very good in her skirt, but honestly, she didn't have to wear something like that.
"Two for the 8:00 showing, please," I said, pulling out my wallet.
"That'll be $10."
Ruki dug into her purse, but I waved her off and handed the guy a 10 dollar bill. She looked at me.
"You know, that's twice in a row that you've done that," she inquired, smiling.
"I know. But don't you feel richer?" Sorry, I couldn't resist. I held her hand lightly, got down to 'being boyfriend' business, and walked into the main lobby.
"Well then, Mr. Moneybags, why don't you use your bountiful money to buy me some candy?" she asked, giving me a 'pretty face.' Hey, you try resisting one of those yourself and see how successful you are. Well, I guess I brought this upon myself.
"Yeah, sure." I really need to get a job over the summer. I purchased two boxes of sweet tarts, one for me and one for her.
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Just as most couples do, I didn't pay much attention to the movie. More often than not, I was looking at Ruki, eating her candy and watching the movie very intently. I thought she didn't like chick flicks, but I guess she's changing more each and every day.
I put my arm around her, and suddenly her focus changed from the movie towards me. Just what I wanted. She returned the favor by resting her head on my shoulder, and I pulled her closer. I wasn't sure if that was physically comfortable for her, but I knew that it was one of the most psychologically greatest feelings you could give a woman.
Save for a few trips to the bathroom, we remained in this position for the rest of the movie. We didn't talk much to each other, but rather let our telepathic emotions do the communicating. I knew Ruki loved this. But through it all, she seemed.
Disheartened.
Dammit, I don't like it when she acts like this. I know why she felt that way too. Because of her mother, we had to be careful. A wrong step and I could never be able to see her outside of school, which of course lasted for only one more week.
I couldn't tell her mother. Ruki couldn't either, because her mother would immediately know that Ruki would tell a wrong perspective about the whole thing and that could land us into some really hot water.
The movie ended. I originally thought that the movie would relax me, but instead it only made me more tense, making me realize what risks I am taking in going out with the protective mother's daughter. Well, I've taken on tougher tasks before. I don't want to break up with Ruki; I was also sure she didn't want to, because she loved challenges, especially hiding things from her mother.
I took Ruki home in silence. Judging by my silence and my disposition, she knew what I was thinking about; when you're friends with a girl for four years, she knows your emotions. Believe me.
I got out of the car and walked her to her doorway. "I'm sorry I was the complete opposite of a chatterbox, but there were a lot of things on my mind."
She bit her lip. "Same with me, it's going to be hard to keep this from my mother."
I told you that she knew what I was thinking about. "Well, we'll try to keep this under wraps in front of her, and I honestly think my own mother would think the same as yours, so I'll also hide it from my mother," I said to her. I leaned over and gave her a kiss that didn't mean quite as much as last night's. It was more of a good luck kiss than anything else.
"Good night," I said to her as I started back to my car. 'Good luck' sounded better right about now.
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I watched Jenrya drive away from my house. He didn't need to get involved in mine and mother's affairs. It's not his fault that all of this happened; it really was my mother's fault. If she hadn't gone and screwed her boyfriend. Well, I guess I had no room to talk, seeing that I almost got it from Jenrya.
Trying to remain positive, I went back inside of my house. But as I did, I was greeted by an arm-crossed, pissed off, don't-mess-with-me mother in front of me.
Oh shit.