Little Richard's Intentions for Ryo & Rika
Dresses, Tuxedos, and Weird Stuff
DF103: I'm back…with another chapter! A short one, actually. Yeah…decided to write…and you know what? I'm in the mood to get some constructive comments on this story, if any (I'm sure there will be flaws, somewhere)…yup…so look hard people…hit me wif all ya got… heheh…
Well…got some interesting reviews last chapter…mm…one asked, "how many couples do I have in this fic?" 7 potential couples in this fic alone, I believe. I'm writing a-not-exactly-sequel thing to this, which might include more…yup, you read right, this fic and "Never Too Far From Home," were only the precursory fics for the fic, "It All Comes Down To This." That'll probably be out, as soon as I finish my other fics including, this fic, "Back In The Day," "Never Take a Dare Because Life's Too Short," and "Aki No Omoide." This is just a lil preview of upcoming updates and fics, for those who care.
So, I dun own Digimon, Amber Kamisaka, or Ashley Ojuka…and I own Richard, Melanie (who has been a no-show for the last 2 chapters, I believe), and Jason. head bangs to music Now, on to…Little Richard's Intentions for Ryo & Rika – Dresses, Tuxedos, and Weird Stuff…
Henry scoped the room, looking for any signs of Amber. He peeked back into the other room, and saw everyone else there, including Jason. He eyed Jason, as he turned around, his red eye, gleaming in the light. Jason looked at Henry, raised his hand and waved. Henry smiled.
'Where could she be?' Henry thought to himself stepping back into the empty room.
Henry rubbed the back of his head, puzzled.
'I didn't hear the door. Everyone else is in the oth—'
"So, you didn't forget about me after all, huh?" Amber asked, making Henry jump.
"There you are," Henry said, turning around, immediately recognizing Amber's voice, "I didn't know where you went."
"Of course. That was the whole point in me hiding. That's what you get for leaving me in here," Amber said, nudging him, playfully.
"Sorry," Henry said, giving her an apologetic smile.
"Aw, I forgive you," Amber said, embracing him into a hug.
"Now, back to what I was going talk to you about," Henry started as they both sat down on the couch. "I know you don't want to tell me anything about last night. I just wanted to let you know that if you change your mind about keeping this whole situation to yourself, I'm here for you."
"Okay," Amber said, nodding her head, and resting her head on his shoulder, once again.
From a distance, between the two occupied rooms, Jason watched Amber and Henry, talking, though most of it was indistinct. He turned back around, a menacing grin spreading across his face.
"Oh, there you are, Jason," Jeri said, walking up to him, her hands wrapping around his arm.
His devilish grin turned into a normal smile. "You miss me already?" He laughed as he joined the others, and as she went over to talk to Rika.
Kenta looked at Jason as he reentered the room. His eyes, particularly his red, demonic one, sent chills down his spine. Jason turned around, facing Kenta. At that moment, Kenta froze.
"Um, hey," Kenta said, chuckling nervously, to himself.
"Hey…Kenta, right?" Jason asked, unsure about the name.
Kenta let out a sigh of relief.
"Yeah, you got that right," Kenta said, now gazing into the red eye.
"Whatcha looking at?" Jason asked.
Kenta only shook his head. "Nothing."
"Okay then," Jason said, as he turned around and saw Henry. "Oh hello, Henry." Jason's voice was mellow, and seemed kindhearted; Henry had a hard time believing that he could possibly be the person who, he thinks, tried to hurt Amber.
"So, is Amber okay? I mean, she seemed kinda… distant. Unless, she's always like that," Jason said, noticing in, Henry's eyes that he was starting to get suspicious.
"She's fine, now," Henry said, reassuringly. His qualms started to crumple, little by little, as he spoke those few words to him. "If it weren't for the guy who yelled out someone was hurt, I don't think Jeri or me would've found her."
"Hmm. You two are very close, as I can see," Jason said, a grin spreading across his face.
"I guess you can say that." A proud smile appeared on Henry's face.
Jeri soon came back and wrapped her arms around Jason's arm. Jason wrapped his arm free arm around Jeri.
"Hi Jeri, again," Jason said, laughing.
"Hey, Jason. I just wanted to let you know that the girls and I are going to go shopping for the dresses." Jeri said, letting go of him.
"Dresses for what?" Jason asked, with a very confused look.
"Oh! I didn't tell you?" Jeri asked, then excitedly looked around and pointed to Ryo and Rika. "Ryo and Rika are getting married!"
"I see." Jason walked up to Ryo and Rika. "I just heard. Congratulations, man," Jason shook Ryo's hand, then Rika's. Jason, then, retreated to Jeri and Henry. Ryo and Rika looked at each other for moment before they turned back around, talking to Takato and Ashley.
"Um, did you just see that?" Rika asked.
"You mean Jason? Yeah," Ashley replied, watching Jason retreat, "he's kinda freaky, don't you think?" She peered over towards Jason, once again.
Jason looked back at Ashley and the others, gave a wink, before turning his attention back to Jeri. Ryo turned to Rika.
"Are you inviting him to the ceremony?"
"I probably will, so Jeri will have someone to be with since Takato is with Ashley." Rika looked at the two before she continued. "I mean, he doesn't seem that bad. It's just the looks."
"Yeah, I guess you're right, Rika. You can't judge a book by its cover, as they say back in America," Ashley answered, as Jeri walked over to them. "Hey, Jeri."
"Hiya Ashley," Jeri said, "we're still going shopping for today, right?" She looked at Ashley and Rika.
"Yeah, of course," Rika replied, "Amber's coming, too, right?"
Jeri nodded. "She says she feels fine, so she can come."
"That's great. Let's get moving now. This may take a while." 'Speaking of moving,' Rika thought, as she turned around and handed Ryo her house keys. "Maybe you can get an extra one made today, so you'll have a key to get into the house."
"Oh yes, of course, I'm moving into your house. How could I possibly forget?" Ryo said, grinning. "I'll have that done. I'll see you tonight." Ryo leaned in and kissed Rika on the lips.
Rika parted and smiled. She walked away from them with Jeri.
"I'll see you later." Takato gave Ashley a light kiss on her cheek.
"Okay," Ashley said, before following Jeri and Rika.
Henry and Jason spoke to each other, getting to know each other a lot better. Many questions seemed to pop out of Henry's head, but he left them unasked; he knew that he'd probably find out anyway.
"So, since the girls are going to go browse around to find some dresses, how about you, me, as well as the other guys go get us fitted for some tuxes?" Henry suggested.
"Um, sure. I didn't even know I was going to the ceremony," Jason said, shrugging.
"Well, between you and me, Rika is probably inviting you, so Jeri won't be lonely," Henry said, leaning in.
"Oh, I see."
Amber walked over to the two, trying very hard to avoid eye contact with Jason.
"Henry, the girls and I are going. I'll call you when I get back," Amber said, smiling. "And, Henry. Thanks."
She, then, had an indistinct frown, noticing that Jason was watching her, from her peripheral vision. She gave Henry a quick peck on the cheek, before walking out the door with the others.
"No problem," he said, to himself.
"How sweet," Jason said, as he mentally scolded himself for saying that.
Henry turned light shade of pink, before all the other guys came over to the two of them.
"So, are we gonna get our tuxedos?" Kazu asked.
"Um, yeah. Why not? I mean, the girls are out getting their stuff," Ryo said, making contact with everyone, until he saw Kenta. "Oh Kenta. Rika wanted me to get Melanie's address and number from you, so the invitations can be sent."
"Okay." Kenta searched for something to write on, as he took out his pen. Henry grabbed a piece of paper and handed it to Kenta. "Oh, thanks, Henry."
Kenta wrote down the information, and handed the paper to Ryo. Ryo folded the paper and stuffed it in his pocket.
"I'm going to go pick up Richard, so we can get him fitted, too," Ryo said.
"Who's Richard?" Jason asked, running his hand through his mohawk.
"My boss's kid. He's the ring bearer," Henry explained.
"Ah. I see," Jason replied.
"So I'll meet you guys over at the place," Ryo said, heading out the door.
"I guess…let's head out," Takato said, walking out the door, also.
All the other guys followed, with Jason tagging along, last, hands tucked in his pockets.
With the girls…
"Hey, how about this one, Rika?" Jeri held up a dress.
Rika sat on a bench near the dressing rooms, making a list of possible attendees for the special day. She looked up from her list, and her eyes widened. She shook her head and went back to writing.
"Rika, that's the third dress you have turned down," Amber said.
"Well…I don't like it," Rika said, "then again, I don't like dresses, period."
"Well, I'm not very fond of them myself, but I'm still wearing one," Ashley replied.
Rika looked up from what she was doing, again. Jeri held up the dress once more as Rika looked at it a little longer than before. Jeri had a hopeful smile on her face. Rika looked back down at the list.
"Hey, do you think Melanie would come if I sent her an invite?" Rika asked, deliberately changing the subject. She smirked, knowing what was going to be said next.
"Rika!" Jeri whined, "what about the dress?"
Rika started to laugh, as well as Amber and Ashley.
"What's all this about?" Alice said, walking up to the group, with a magazine in hand.
"Rika is, well, having trouble deciding what dress she's going to wear," Ashley said.
"I'm not having trouble deciding anything. I just don't like any of the dresses you have shown me," Rika said, pulling herself back together.
"Well," Alice said, slowly, "why don't you choose one yourself?"
"Because—I don't know," Rika answered.
The other's faces faltered, as Rika let out a weak chuckle. Alice walked up to Rika and grabbed her hand. Rika put down everything she had in her hand and got up.
"Rika, we're trying to help you out here, but you're refusing the support from all of us," Alice said. The rest nodded from behind her. "Now, if we all find one dress that you might like, will you try it on?"
"Mm, all right," Rika said, before sitting back down, continuing with the list.
Alice, Amber, Ashley, and Jeri scrambled around to find the right dress for Rika. Ai and Suzie later came wandering in, finding the four of them, looking at dresses, as Rika sat on the bench, going about her business.
"What's all this about? Why aren't you looking for a dress?" Ai asked.
"They're trying to find one dress for me to try one," Rika said, without looking up.
"I see. I've gotta stick around to see this," Ai said, taking a seat.
"I'll help the others," Suzie said, smirking as she went to find the others.
"Right," Rika said, slowly and unsurely.
"Heheh, good ole Suzie," Ai commented. "So, what are you working on?"
"Just writing some names down for the wedding," Rika replied, taking a moment to rest her hand. "Speaking of which, you're still the flower girl, right?"
"I suppose." Ai said, watching the others looking through each dress.
"If you don't want to do it, I can always have Suzie do it."
"No, it's okay." Ai said, smiling, "I'll do it."
With the guys…
Ryo went to sit back down, as he was done being measured.
"Okay, next person," the little man said, as he got back on the stool, with a tape measure in hand.
"Why don't you go next, Jason?" Kazu insisted.
Jason shrugged, as he got up and stood in front of the stool, where the man stood.
"Spread your arms out please, parallel to the floor," the gentleman instructed.
Jason did as told, as the man measured his arm span. He stepped off the stool, wrote some numbers down, and continued measuring.
"Make sure you don't include his hair in the measurements," Ryo said, watching the little man.
The man nodded, as he continued.
"Was that supposed to be funny?" Jason asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No, I was making sure he wouldn't include the height of your hair into the measurements so it wouldn't screw up your tux," Ryo said, coolly.
"Sure," Jason murmured, as he stood there, waiting for his turn to be done.
He let his head droop down, wondering when this was going to be over. He looked at the floor and then saw Richard, squatting, looking straight at him, with a look of boredom. Richard tilted his head. Jason laughed.
"What's so funny?" Richard asked.
"You look bored." Jason looked at him and laughed once again.
Richard stood up and crossed his arms. Looking back at Jason, he said, "What's wrong with being bored?"
"Look, I didn't mean to laugh at you. I'm sorry. I'm just very bored, too."
"You're bored—look at me. I'm not doing anything, and you think you're bored?" Kazu said, falling over on the bench.
'Well, at least I know Jason is here, where I can keep an eye on him, just in case he is the guy,' Henry thought, as he watched.
"Next," the man said, going on with his work. He stood there waiting, before Kazu got up and stood before the stool. And, the man continued working.
Back with the girls…
"Rika!" Jeri came over, as well as the others, with a devious grin.
Rika and Ai looked up. Ai smiled, and said, "Can I see it, Jeri?"
Amber and Ashley revealed the dress. It was a long, white, lacey, strapless dress; when worn, the dress looked like it would gracefully trail the ground. Alice had her arms crossed and smirked.
"So, do you like it?" Alice asked.
Rika was speechless, with her mouth hanging open. She, slowly, put her things down and walked over to the dress. She meticulously went through it, examining all the details the dress had.
"I think we got it," Suzie said, whispering to Ashley, as she nodded.
"You guys did a really good job, and I really mean, a very good job, finding a dress, that I might like," Rika said, making eye contact, with each of her friends. '…Though the lace is overdoing it.'
"Okay. Our part of the deal is done. Now it's your turn," Jeri said, handing Rika the dress.
"Err…okay, okay." Rika took the dress into a dressing room. A few seconds later, she peeked her head out and asked Jeri to help her. Jeri smiled and walked in, shutting the door behind her.
The rest of the group stood there, waiting for Rika to get dressed. The door creaked open as the girls looked over, in curiosity. Jeri stepped out, and everyone's curious looks, faltered.
"Where is she?" Amber asked, rather impatiently.
"She's coming, just hold on." Jeri stuck her head back in the large dressing room, to see if Rika was ready. There were a few whispers between the two, before Jeri shut the door.
"Well?" Alice asked, hands on her hips.
"One more minute."
"Come on. Do you know how exciting this is, to see Rika in a dress?" Suzie asked.
"Is this the first time you'll see her in a dress or something?" Ashley asked.
"Of course. Rika always seem to refuse—" Jeri said, before the door creaked open.
Rika's head stuck out from the door, until she widened the door. She trudged out, completely out of the room, so the small group can see her. She tried very hard to keep at least a minimal smile on her face.
"How do I look?" Rika asked.
"One thing," Ai said, walking over to Rika, and undoing her hair from her usual ponytail. "There, much better."
Rika sighed, and wore a smile on her face.
"So, it's good?" Jeri asked.
"I guess," Rika replied, looking down at her dress.
"Rika, don't worry about how you look, because you look great," Ashley said, in a cheery tone of voice.
"Yeah, I totally agree," added Amber.
"Hmm, with that settled, let's go look for our dresses…and stuff," Jeri suggested.
Rika briskly walked back into the dressing room, to change. The girls there laughed as they walked around looking for their own dresses.
And, back to the guys…
All the guys got fitted into their tuxes, and now changing to see if the final fitting fits them. They stood in front of the mirrors, looking at themselves and walked around to see if it were comfortable. Kenta stood in front of the mirror, trying to look sophisticated, with one hand curled under his chin. The rest snickered at the sight of this. Kazu managed to get his bowtie on after a while of confusion on how to tie it. Henry buttoned his shirt and Takato was fixing his cummerbund. Mako came out with his tux and went up to the mirror.
Richard was still in process of trying to get his bowtie and cummerbund on. Ryo kneeled down to help him. As Ryo put the cummerbund around Richard's waist, Richard watched Jason fix his bowtie. After it looked right, Jason stared at his reflection. His mohawk seemed to amuse Richard in a way. He could stare at it for hours on end. Jason turned around to change out of his tux, until he caught Richard looking intently at him. Jason raised an eyebrow, and smiled as he made his way back to the changing rooms.
"Ryo, what happened to Jason's head?" Richard asked, as Ryo did his tie.
"Um, you're going to have to ask him that question because I really don't know." Ryo finished tying the tie and said, "Is it too tight?"
Richard shook his head, and looked down at his suit, then back at Ryo.
"But, he looks mean," Richard replied.
"You can't judge a book by its cover," Ryo said, inspecting Richard's suit.
Richard gawked at Ryo and said, "I don't get it."
"Um, never mind—so how do you feel in that?" Ryo asked, standing up and looking down at Richard.
Richard smiled and gave a thumbs-up. Ryo doffed his head and said, "You'll be a great ring bearer."
DF103: snore What a pathetic chapter…yesh yesh…umm…next one will be better…yesh yesh…it should be…2 more days till schools out! (as of May 27) so yeah…and just so you people know…I've never been to a wedding and such before…I sang at a reception a long while back, but that's it…so…some o the stuff about the wedding maybe inaccurate…lemme know if there's something wrong wif that…please review…r'member constructive criticism…till next chapter…L8terZ…
