chApter 7: Training starts NOW.
Trunks dragged me to some restaurant I couldn't recognize and was ushered in by this neat looking waiter. I looked around the place in confusion. Even as we both sat down, my eyebrows were scrunched up.
"Is something wrong?"
My gaze stopped looking around the restaurant and stared at him, pouting.
"I don't get it...of all those good restaurants we passed, how come we had to go so far for this place?"
I scrunched up my nose as I directed this place. Everything was so bright...so clean. Everything was an ivory color with candles, nice satin chairs, music, real exotic plants, and waiters/waitresses walking with their back so straight, I wondered if they were robots. Trunks just shrugged.
"I felt like going to a good place. After, it's the celebration of our contract beginning you can say."
Sigh....Pan, you sure came a long way. I looked around the place once again, a bit stunned, while Trunks ordered two short rib steaks. I shifted around my plush seat, uncomfortable with the awkward silence between us. Also the fact that Trunks' eyes seem to be boring into my skull. I finally let goed of the crumpled cloth napkin I was squeezing around with when our orders came in.
Again....I was stupefied as I looked at the...rather...petite meal in front of me. Why is it these stupid expensive, rich places always serve these little meals the size of a pea?! I'm a human with a big appetite, please, I need food the size of horses godammit...I could go to some other common restaurant place for us common people to eat where I could've ordered ramen, dumplings, noodles in brown sauce, sushi, and fried rice all together...and it'll be cheaper than this stuff. I just stared blankly at the thing called steak if you will, until Trunks broke in my train of thought.
"You do know how to use a knife and fork, right?"
He quirked his eyebrow at me, almost expecting me to shake my head in a 'no.'....Yeah, I don't know how to use a knife and fork cause I'm such a cavewoman! I mean c'mon! Well.....I never really ate steak before. Why can't I just stab it with a fork and eat it with one hand.
"............I do." I mumbled out the answer, trying to keep my pride together. Geez...is it a crime that I never tried expensive food before? Trunks sighed and pointed out instructions.
"Fork in left hand, knife in right....you cut a tiny square piece like this...."
Trunks began cutting his steak slowly for me to follow. I stumbled a little with the knife, feeling very queer in my hand. After a few practices, I finally ate all of it clean and lady-like. Oh yeah!
"Is this the first time eating steak?"
"Myup..." I answered with my cheeks bulging of the yummy morsel in my mouth. This is really good. I munched on the tough meat happily.
"Can you chew more silently?"
My eyes narrowed and I closed my mouth, trying to not make another sound. Ah Pan...why don't you just flush your pride down the drain while you're at it....(-.-) I have become this person who have to be careful with every movement so I won't bother this jerk. Why does my life seem so distorted and useless? This all happened because of that bastard of a soy sauce...Damn you!!!
After finishing up until our stomachs were filled, we got up and went up to the counter to pay. While Trunks was handing his card again, I began to wonder what kind of side dishes I can make with rice for uncle...
But then....
"Let's go to a nightclub."
Because of that, all my thoughts were skidded to a halt of making a magnificent meal for uncle. Why all of a sudden talk about going to a night club?
"I have to get home early. I'm worried about my uncle..."
"I told you, it's all been taken care of, so don't worry."
"I bet uncle will be surprised when he finds out someone else is working and I'm missing. I want to go home and explain everything to him..."
"We don't have much time left you know."
"Huh?"
"Today is day one of starting you contract and we only have 100 days. We have to get ready as soon as possible."
"What does getting 'ready' and a nightclub have to do with this?!"
"Have you ever danced in front of a crowd before? No, right? Just come with me. Besides, Keita is a pro at dancing. You have to learn sometime."
I slumped my head in miserable. I had no other choice...but to follow....sigh...
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM
Ugh...why is it so freakin loud in here?! The loud bass and techno beated on my eardrums. Seeing me covering my hands over my fragile ears, Trunks rolled his eyes and dragged me further in the club. Everyone looks so cool...like stepping into a different world.
Trunks set me down at a table in the far corner. Soon, a waiter came handing us menus. But, before he even looks at it, he waves him away, asking him for 2 beers and fruit appetizers. Seems like he's been here a lot....
"I don't drink!"
"WHAT?!" Trunks looked at me, quirking his eyebrow and pointing at his ear. Damn loud music...
"I SAID I DON'T DRINK!!"
Trunks stared at me for a few moments and started laughing. What the hell is so funny?!
"Why are you laughing?!"
"It's the way you act."
Yeah...I'm such a funny person...starting with my face! Hyuk hyuk, happy?! Trunks finished down the two beer bottles...how the hell can a guy drink that fast. Wiping his mouth, he stood and grabbed my arm. I looked up at him questionly.
"It's time you show my your dancing skills, don't you think?"
O.O....uh oh....
He dragged me to the dance floor and through the crowd. Ah, I'm getting dizzy with all these people around me, moving around. My eyes fell onto Trunks. He seems to fit in perfectly. As he slowly swayed to the music, I couldn't help but think he looks awfully handsome.
"What are you doing? Dance!" Trunks yelled at me, seeing I was dazed.
Dance? I can't dance! How do I even begin? Just move your body back and forth...how hard can it be? I began to fidget as if movement.
Shake shake
I jiggled my butt and waved my arms in front of me...feels more like I'm having a seizure. I stopped immediately when I saw Trunks almost laughing on the floor.
"Puahahahahahaha, where did you learn to dance like that?!"
How embarrassing.....
"Wow, looks like you need a LOT of practice. As much as I hate to admit this, Keita is really good at dancing. And he likes to dance with other people. The only one that can match his skills is Kyoko. Now I want you to take her place, so put in some effort."
I nodded my head and I tried once again, trying to move my body to the music...My legs feel like jelly. Trunks got behind me and began to move with me.
"No, like this..."
He placed his hands gently on my hips and slowly began to move me with the beat, trying to get the rhythm. The awkward feeling of his hands on me slowly began to feel comfortable. The warmth of his body and mine mixed, melting me into my dance. The bass and beat pounded through my body, seeming to take over my body, making it swish fast and wave with it. The melody and techno made my arms to swing in harmony with my body.
I could feel myself going faster and faster until slight perspiration began to form. All in the meantime I closed my eyes, me in a different owrld og my own. I could feel Trunks fitting my patterns and movement closely with me, making me have even more adrenaline to pump with the music. Later, I was swishing my hair all around, moving my waist at a fast rate and began dancing like no tomorrow. I never knew that dancing can make you feel so alive!
I felt eyes on me and I slightly opened dreaming my eyes half-lid, and smiled at Trunks. He returned the expression and suddenly jiggled his butt like I did before. I let out a laugh while continuing to dance. He chuckled and leaned closer. As the song slowly began to end, Trunks and I were still laughing, having such fun. When a slow song went on, I began to move away from the dance floor when Trunks stopped me.
"Dancing is more than shaking your body isn't it?"
I looked at him then nodded. My heart was beating from dancing so hard for the first time in my life, and couldn't really get why then my heart was racing when he said that to me. I hesitantly got closer to him, unsure of what to do. He slightly smiled and with a soft touch, grabbed my hands. He gently lifted my hands up to his shoulders, as his hands slinked around my waist. I could feel the hot flush on my cheeks. It felt like someone was punching my heart.
My senses were suddenly vividly high. The touch of his sleek black suit jacket against my fingertips, the smell of sweat and drift of cologne, the flashing lights illuminating his physique...and his eyes. The swirls of blue orbs, changed then hours before, as if lost, yet here. This was the first time being ever so close to a guy. And not just an ordinary guy, Turnks Briefs. Seeing my hesitation, Trunks pulled me closer. I glared up at him and smirked.
"Oh stop being such a child."
"Chi....I'm not."
Trunks didn't say anything but kept on smiling. I smiled at him too and just let the music take us anywhere, my head resting on his broad shoulder. Before we knew it, the song ended and we slowly parted, first our bodies, then our eyes, that lingered for a second more. Trunks coughed.
"Um, I think it's time to head home."
I nodded and we walked off the dance floor, out the door into the cool breeze of the night. The car ride was silent, but not awkward. We were both pondering about the "dance lessons," I'm sure. But, when we got to my house, the thoughts just disappeared. Like a gentlemen, he decided to escort me to the house....how...surprising. (-.-) When we were in front of the apartment door, I turned to say good bye.
"You had a tough time today, huh?"
His voice was so gentle, it made me even more uneasy and confused.
"A little..."
Okay, a LOT. I'm going straight to my room and sleep for a week!
"Tomorrow after school, I want you to come to the photography club. It's in the school assembly hall, room 216."
"I think I know where it is."
"Anyway, I'm glad we got rid of your novice dancing skills."
"Yeah..."
"Oh, there was one more thing I wanted to ask you."
What is it now? I'm so tired and just want to crash. But, before I knew it, he leaned towards me closer, almost our faces touching. I could feel my nose tingle, the sensation reaching my lips. I looked into his face as he peered at mine.
"Have you kissed anyone before?"
WHAT?!
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