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Thoughts " Talking :: Actions

Part 2

Later that night

"What to put on?" she quietly murmured as she continued digging through her closet. Discarding dresses left and right.

To slutty

To childish

To desperate

To revealing

To...ewww what was thinking?

Ah this one will have to do she thought pulling out a black cocktail dress.

She had just finished putting the final touches when a knock came at her door. Glancing at her watch she saw that it was already 8 pm. It's just like Ryuhou to be punctual she thought, as she went to let him in.

WOW!! Came an unbidden thought,Talk about a hunk-a hunk-a burning love glancing at the tuxedoed Ryuhou.

Ryuhou being Ryuhou however just gave mimori's attire a disinterested glance, which made her, wonder if she should have worn the slutty one instead Maybe that would have caused some sort of a reaction. she thought sourly.

"Good, you're ready. We have reservations at 8:30." He told her either not noticing her sour expression or just plain ignoring it.

Outside

"So where exactly are we going?" Mimori inquired as she got in the car. Totally obvious to the shocked gaze of a slightly pale Sherrice, who had been so covalently standing in the front steps of the hold building. A/N: But if she had you bet she would have snickered.

Once she fastened the seat belt she turned to look at her 'date'.

"So where we going?" she asked again, hoping to get some sort of answer this time. In which she amazingly received in the form of one sentence.

"We have reservations at 'Le Croix'." He stated matter a factly.

Le Croix? Is he kidding? She thought blinking in amazement. That's got to be the most expensive restaurant in the city. Only VIP's are allowed inside.

"Oh.." Great there I go again sounding like an idiot. still I'm awed with the connections that Ryuhou's has.

When they arrived both were immediately shown to their table by an elegantly dressed waiter, who after a couple of minutes took their orders.

Once they were alone again, a tense silence hovered over the table, a silence that caused Mimori shift uncomfortably. I can't take this any more. I got to say something anything to fill the quietness She thought after 15 minutes had passed with the oppressing silence. "So-" she began, "-how've you been?" That is like so original. she sarcastically told herself Why don't you ask him about his love life while you're at it. mentally :: rolling her eyes::

"Fine." He said, as he took a sip of his wine.

"Um-that's good to hear."

Silence once again descended upon their table, Mimori amused herself by tinkering with the utensils, until she finally couldn't take the quietness any more.

"Okay...." She began taking a deep breath, "....What's the real reason fro bring me here? I know it wasn't to chit-chat."

Ryuhou however took his time in answering, which pissed her off, "You are correct in your assumption." He said coldly.

I thought so Mimori thought, not helping but feel hurt at his words. What did you expect Kiryu. That he drop down on his knee's and confess his undying love for you.

She sighed, "What about?" not amazed at his tactics.

"I've heard that you volunteered to go on a medical expedition to the lost grounds." He stated matter-a-factly.

"Yeah so?" she responded, not knowing what else to say.

"I don't want you to go. The lost grounds, is a dangerous place. Then again dangerous doesn't even begin to describe it." He told her, probably in hope of changing her mind, but to no avail.

So that was the reason for our supposed date, Figures. She thought, as she rested her face on her hands, suddenly feeling depressed.

"But you do know that there must be injured or sick people in the redevelopment areas, don't you?" She said off handily, "People that you yourself put there. It would be wrong of me not to go." She told him.

For a while Ryuhou said nothing, but what he said next, truth be told caused her to feel warm and fuzzy inside. Not that she would admit it to his face.

"So you're still going through with it." He said obviously knowing her answer.

At her nod, he sighed. "Then I got no choice." He said.

The fuzzy feeling that had developed instantly evaporated. "Huh??? Why?" she hesitantly asked, quite puzzled at his words.

"If your to go on this absurd mission then I will go with you." He said, his words final.

"Oh." Was all she said, even thought she wanted to add the part of that not being necessary, but she knew that wouldn't get her anywhere. So instead of arguing she decided to remain quiet and enjoy whatever was left of there meal.

End part 2

AN: How was that I definitely tried to keep the hottie Ryuhou IC but if he seemed OOC I'm terribly sorry. Next chapter will deal with the workings of Ryuhou's mind. So expect some major OOC-ness. Ah the wonders of Fanfics. ;;

Oh and one more thing, what do you think of the story should I keep it, trash it, burn it....you get the point Lol. Let me know that way I'll know if I'm wasting my time or not.

Lady-sess