My Roommate's Girlfriend:

Chapter two
The Next morning

Now if only my dreams were to become reality…If you hadn't questioned her offer they would've been realized already. That pesky voice always had to point out my flaws, he's a jerk if you ask me.

I pulled on my robe and headed towards the shower. I opened the door, I should have immediately shut it at the signs of steam…I guess this is one of those curiosity killed the cat kind of deals…except it wasn't curiosity, more like stupidity. Idiocy is the better word.

As the steam somewhat cleared I saw her there slowly discarding her clothing. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying the sight before me. I was relished every second in slow fascination…Hopefully she hasn't noticed me—if she has she sure is doing a good job at hiding it. I summoned every ounce of will power I possessed and turned away from her curvy body.

I rushed across the hallway into Ms. Mudo's apartment. They were all there: Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Gonzalez, Ms. B, and Mrs. Flora. This isn't awkward at all, is it? I hopped up onto the counter and shook my head in my hands.

"I just walked in on Mimi in the shower! I couldn't turn away…She was just so perfect. I wanted to look away like any decent person, but I couldn't! At least when she had clothes on I could picture her with boils all over her body! No, no boils, she's smooth, silky even! I'm…I-I'm…I'm going back and pretend nothing happened…pretend nothing happened is all I have to do…" I announced as I left.

Mrs. Flora glanced over at her friends and asked, "anyone else look up his robe?"

"Hey, Matt have you seen my two way?" Taichi asked as he fastened his belt.

"Don't you mean your rent-a-cop walkie talkie?' I questioned as I tossed the device to him.

"For the last time I'm a temporary law enforcement office fulfilling my duty as a civilian to this community…. I'm late as if is, can you lock up for me after Mimi leaves?" Taichi asked as he pulled on his jacket.

"Sure, just be careful the mall is a dangerous place. You never know when a riot might arise." I commented as he stepped out the door.

Mimi stepped out of the restroom; steam surrounding her as she flipped her cinnamon locks…God must hate me. I stifled a moan as she headed in my direction with only a short white robe on.

"If it isn't tom," my eyes shot to the door at the mention of the name.

"Who?' I asked.

"Peeping Tom," she answered as she began to towel dry her hair.

You walked right into that one…You walk right into a lot of things, like dog crap for example. "Excuse me?" That's right play dumb; she can't tell the difference after all.

"Don't worry I won't tell Taichi…It's not like I minded." I'm not all that sure why, but I'm pretty sure I visibly cringed at the mention of that statement. Maybe it was that fact that she was Taichi's girlfriend…Or maybe it was just me being unsure of what to do or say next. I just hope that it's neither—why couldn't there be a third option?

"Uh…What time is it?" I asked out of nowhere.

"8:35," she responded with a glance at the clock.

"Great…So when do you have to be in; Ms. Assistant Buyer?" I asked hoping to get rid of the anything but sexual tension between us.

"10:30, you?"

"Well, about the same time…we'll we've got about two hours…more like an hour to kill. What should we do?" I asked taking a sip from my cup.

"…Hot chocolate Yamato? Aren't people who wear ties to work supposed to strictly drink star bucks?" She asked putting down her towel.

"What can I say…I'm a rebel—would you care for a cup?" I asked unconsciously raising a brow. You aren't asking her to dance, it' only chocolate! There's no need to arch a brow for that!

"I'd love that." She responded.

(15 minutes later)

"You cheated!" I accused her flinging the tennis ball to the ground.

"I did no such thing! I won fair and square! 24 to 9, you're just a sore loser!" she yelled from across the living room.

"HA! The game only goes up to 12!" I pointed out with most triumphant smile as I neared her.

"I won with a score of 24 so there fore I beat you twice! Oh and by the way—Your game blows!" she shouted at me.

"It's not my game, other wise it wouldn't be called: Taichi's Ultra Super Mega Death Paper Tennis Hand Ball!" I yelled dodging the paper ball she chucked at me.

"You're right if it were your game I bet the title would be much worse!" she even yelled literally in my face before slamming the door to Taichi's room in my face.

"You've got some real issues lady! If I recall correctly, just last night you were asking me to bite you in a very suggestive tone!" I yelled at the door.

"Wasn't it you watching me undress just an hour ago?" was her immediate response from the other side of the door.

"Don't act so offended! Or need I quote you? I believe you said, don't worry I won't tell Taichi. It's not like I minded?" You're 26 years old, start acting like it, that little voice told me.

She opened the door with an annoyed expression. "Well maybe I didn't mind then…If I had known you acted so immature I might have thought differently…"

"This coming from the woman dating a he-child. He's 26 years old, works at a mall and still watches PBS on his spare time. And I'm supposed to be the immature one?" I picked up my brief case and stormed out the door.

Later That Day

Well maybe I didn't mind then…Her words were echoing in my mind throughout the day. I had a chance of being with her and blew! You had a chance. "Shut-up!" I scoffed as I headed into the candy shop. Yeah, buying Red Vines is really going to help you here.

Author's Notes: Whoa, I liked this chapter…Maybe it's because I got to make fun of the characters and their career choices…But I would like to thank every one who reviewed to this fic. I mean 20 reviews for one chapter is incredible. Over at my Xanga site (Link in my bio) you can see a personalized thanks to each and everyone who reviewed. I wasn't satisfied with the chapter so I'm uploading it again.

Laterz
A Fire Inside