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AN: Okay, here's my 8th chapter. Now, Sit back...relax and enjoy!

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Presenting to all the peeps who love F4: ~*Found The Joy In You*~ by Coral_Bluz.

Chapter Eight: Number One.

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"So? Where are we off to again?"

"Lunch. Aren't you hungry?"

"You bet I am. You got me in a rush that I didn't even had breakfast."

"Haha. Ok. Let's go."

I had just the perfect place in mind.

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Doumyouji stopped at a restaurant near the beach. Stepping out of the car and looking at my surroundings, I realized, we were not far from the resort.

The restaurant was called "Stars & Heavens". It was beautiful and much quieter.

"How did you find such a nice place?"

He gave this smile that I couldn't comprehend and replied, "You will find out."

The waiter led us to a room and Doumyouji lift the chair for me.

"Makino. Order whatever you like."

"Em...but I don't know much about these." I stared quietly at the menu.

"Nevermind." He smiled and told the waiter, "Two salads. The rest, you will served once they arrived."

"Yes. Mr. Doumyouji", and he walked out.

"Who's the they?"

"You'll find out."

"Uw~"

Once we finished our salads, the door opened. Doumyouji almost dropped his fork.

"Yoz! Tsukasa. We're here!"

"Akira, do you have to be that loud!"

"Tsukushi!"

"Yuki", she sat down beside me and smiled.

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Yuki was dressed in a sky blue dress that flows to her knees. And the F3 were dress in suits too.

"They are the people we're waiting for?"

"Yup. Akira's family own this place." Doumyouji calmly replied Tsukushi and called for the waiter.

"So, what's the big occasion? Why are we dress like this?",Yuki ask Tsukushi.

"I have no idea."

Soujirou spoke up, "Today's the day Tsukasa going for his sessions, but it not those normal matchmaking you always seen or heard about. His family is holding a ball and almost all the girls from big companies are attending for the chance to be in the Doumyouji's family and you girls will too. Although his parents aren't returning, but his sister is."

Tsukushi frowned and ask,"I understand, but why are Yuki and I attending too?"

"Because you two, Shizuka and Tsukasa's sister are the only women we trust enough to stand beside us. So, you have to be there.", Rui explained.

That was one of the longest sentence they all had heard from him.

"So, after this, we'll all drive to Maple hotel for the ball", Tsukasa said while he continue his meal.

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It was two hours since we last had lunch but all of us were not in the mood to talk. Partly because, F4 are nervous and didn't wish to say anything before Doumyouji get annoyed and also because Yuki and I were in a loss of what to do later on.

When we finally reached the hotel, the four of them lead us to one of the suites on the highest level. We gasped at the size of the 'room'. All of us went in and Rui locked the door. I could sense that we were not the only ones around as two other females' voices could be heard.

"That baka brother of mine is forever so slow, I wonder why they made him leader when Rui, Akira or Soujirou can make a better one."

Another slightly younger voice replied the first with a giggle.

I turn to look at F4's faces and wanted to laugh.

Doumyouji *-_-''' Soujirou (c") ("U) Akira and Rui... zzz -_- zzz

Doumyouji caught me giggling softly and coughed.

"One-san! Shizuka! I'm BACK!!!"

The first voice sighed, "Finally!"

Yuki and I couldn't stand it any longer and broke into laughter. F3 caught the disease and start to laugh too.

Doumyouji's face -- *-A-'''

Two beautiful ladies came out of the room as Yuki and I gasped. I can't believe that all of us are women but the difference is so big. They have got such pretty curves and silky hair.

Tsubaki smiled, "Well, well~ Who are these two pretty ladies? Akira, Soujirou, are they your friends?

"Tsubaki! They are my friends. Why are you and Shizuka so early anyway?"

At this, Tsukasa received a resounding whack on the head from his sis.

"Is this how you talk to me? Haven't I teach you any manners!"

Smiling, she turn to Yuki and I, "I'm surprised such elegant ladies like you would make friends with a baka like my brother. I'm Tsubaki and this is Shizuka."

The girl named Shizuka shook our hands and went on to hug the F4, giving Hanazawa Rui an extra kiss on his forehead.

After we have introduced ourselves, Tsubaki insisted that the four boys go prepare for tonight while we have time to chat between us girls.

Although they knew both of us had came from different background as them, Shizuka and Tsubaki wasn't bothered by it.

I realized that Tsubaki really cared about Doumyouji when she heard about how we had met and Shizuka had a frown when I told her about Hanazawa bumping into me the other day, but it was soon replaced by a relieved smile when I assured her that nothing had happened.

The four of us became fast friends and soon, it was time to go down.

After polishing on our make-up, the four of us make our way down to the ballroom.

I was still not used to the high heels Doumyouji had bought for me earlier.

The four of us settled at a small table at a corner near the stage and watch couples dancing.

We were told that girls were here to see F4 and have a chance near them while the guys were just here to get some business deals and also have fun.

The lights were dim and had a special smell of mixed peach and mint.

Since the first day I got to know F4, I never had the feeling of being different until now.

It was until now, I realized our world is so much different from theirs. Ours so simple and a little stressful but theirs, so beautiful yet complicated.

A middle-aged man whom Tsubaki said was their housekeeper, went up and announced for the ball to begin.

F4 came over and sat beside us. About twenty girls came up in a line and start to introduced themselves.

Feeling bored, Rui ask Shizuka for a dance. Soujirou and Yuki went off too, so Akira asked me.

I rejected the offer, so he bought me to the counter for some punch. After a while, we all returned.

At a point of time, they would wink at Doumyouji, but Tsubaki could see that her brother sweatdrops and told the girl to be more composed.

While one girl is at the table, leaning as close to Doumyouji as possible, others behide would throw Yuki and I a disgusted look and some remarks or comments.

Yuki felt scared so Soujirou accompanied her to the garden.

Although many other girls ran over and threw themselves on him which one, push Yuki onto the ground, he knew what to do and told them to leave.

After a while I felt uncomfortable too, but Shizuka stopped me from leaving.

"Dun leave. I know you are feeling bad, I was too, at first. But you must show those people you aren't afraid of them."

I nodded and smiled at her.

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Sigh.

I feel so bored.

Stupid parents.

I would rather be at the beach now than looking at all these ugly girls.

I took a look at Shizuka and Makino.

She look weird.

Is she scared? I smiled and turn back to the boring girl in front of me. I could see that Tsubaki's getting annoyed.

Sigh, Rui's head falling on Shizuka's shoulders.

But that's understandable. Who wouldn't when this's getting nowhere?

Savior Akira stood up and saved us from all that nonsense.

"Girls, girls. The session's over. What about this? Why don't I treat you babes a glass of tepilla? Com'on."

I mouthed a 'thanks' to him as the girls start to leave with him reluctantly.

Tsubaki patted my shoulder and walk off to find Sis-in-law, while Shizuka wrapped her arms around sleeping Rui.

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Sorry...I'd typed longer but I put it in the next chapter as this's not romantic enough....heehee~ Go next!

Coral_Bluz.

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