Title: Mixed Feelings
Chapter 5: Unsolved Problems
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. I just own the plot.
Riku tried to look for the stairs and saw James heading her way.
"James! Uh…tell me…how's this outfit?" Riku asked. James checked her out and smirked.
"Hot…" James said softly. "I mean it suits you but I suppose it's too revealing." Riku looked down and started blushing.
"Right! Sooo…not for me…be back!" Riku said. She ran back to Krad's room but the door was locked. "Krad! It's me…uhhh open up!" Riku knocked on his door continuously. Krad opened the door.
"Do you have a search warrant?" Krad asked.
"What? Uhh…no…," Riku said, a bit puzzled.
"Can't let you in, love," Krad said. He was about to close the door, but Riku blocked it.
"Wait!" Riku said.
"I was just kidding…" Krad said letting her in. "What do you want now? Can't provide you food in here…no beverages…no cigarettes…oh but I always yes for sex." Riku raised an eyebrow.
"Is that a joke?" Riku asked.
"No…the bed's over there…my bed is your bed. Make yourself at home. Just kidding…" Krad added quickly. "So what can I do for you, love?"
"Two things. Number one…stop calling me love…I'm not your love. Two…can I borrow some clothes?" Riku asked.
"I have two answers for both…no and no. I can't stop saying love cause' I'm use to it...I've actually tried to stop when I went to far. Just because at my old school, I called my male teacher 'love' and everyone started to call me gay. Sad moment…I asked my parents to move somewhere else. Kari and Dark got so mad for that. Oh and can't let you borrow my clothes cause' you can't be trusted with them on. Besides…I think you look flattering in that skimpy outfit of yours." Krad chuckled.
"Please?" Riku pleaded while trying to hold her anger in.
"Well since you asked nicely…maybe I should…on one condition…" Krad said.
"Fine…but no sleeping with you…or any other physical contact in your mind…or any of the perverted wants you have…," Riku said.
"You got the wrong guy. Why would I ask such things?" Krad said with a high pitched voice.
"Remember…you're the second bad guy in my fantasy…hard to believe…" Riku said.
"Well, anyways…back to business…I want you to give me a tour of this town…I don't like getting lost you see. Anyways…I don't want to be cramped up inside this house with that 'Charm Boy' walking around. I feel like I'm in the jail just being here," Krad said.
"You're exaggerating…and fine. I'll show you around the town or whatever," Riku said.
"Great. How about Saturday morning, nine o'clock to be exact, and I'll send of a limo to pick you up, is that good, love?" Krad asked.
"Loose the limo…just come by at my house…which is the next block…big pink mansion…you won't miss it…since it stands out," Riku said.
"Then it's a date. Looking forward to it actually," Krad grinned. He went to his closet and grabbed something. He tossed it to Riku. "Wear it. Love it. Period." Riku went to the bathroom and looked at the clothing Krad had tossed her.
"This will have to do…" Riku said. She changed into it and went out of the bathroom. Krad looked at her.
"That's strange…you were a girl when you went in my bathroom. Now you came out of my bathroom a boy, love," Krad said. "Oh shoot! I just said 'love' to a boy, second time that happened in my life wait…or was it my third time."
"Oh shut it," Riku said.
"I liked you best in that other clothing you picked. Note to self, hire a fashioner to pick out better guy clothing for Riku. Sorry love, I don't have a sense of fashion within me. But I do know your missing a hat; top hat or a baseball cap?" Krad asked.
"Zip it. I see that this suit doesn't fit you huh? Cause' you're like what 5" something? This suit fits perfectly on me," Riku said.
"I use to fit it…it was my favorite suit. But James accidentally shrank it cause' he forgot to read the tag which said 'Don't dry in the dryer'. Well, something like that," Krad said.
"Oh…well thanks…I better get going. I think my other friends are here already," Riku said.
"Hold it right there…remember our little pact we made. By the way I want my suit back. It's still my favorite," Krad said.
"I haven't forgotten okay. See you later," Riku said.
"Sooner than you think, love," Krad said. Riku walked out of Krad's room and headed downstairs. She saw Takeshi talking to Kari.
"Hey Takeshi! Kari!" Riku shouted running towards them.
"Hey, you! We've been looking for you! We as in Dark and I," Kari said.
"Oh…well I was just got lost and I saw that nice library of yours. There were just so many great books there! You should check it out Takeshi," Riku lied.
"Not fond of books," Takeshi said.
"Oh…whatever," Riku said.
"Hey Riku. Nice suit by the way. You decided to cross-dress ever since you kissed Hiwatari? Didn't like it huh?" Takeshi teased.
"Now now Takeshi, be polite," Kari said.
"I thought you were bringing a friend," Riku said.
"Yeah…but it wasn't friend…it's friends…you know with an 's' at the end. Hold on you should know it. I mean you're the top student in everything. Little Miss Perfect," Takeshi said.
"Saehara, don't pick on Ms. Harada!" Daisuke shouted from across the room.
"Daisuke…" Riku whispered. Her stomach leaped for joy, but when she turned around her stomach fell down inside her. "RISA! SATOSHI? WHAT ARE THEY DOING HERE SAEHARA! I SAID ONE PERSON!"
"Well, it isn't your house. Besides I really only asked Niwa. Hiwatari showed up and over heard our conversation and asked to come along. I just couldn't say no to my friend. We're the trios and we have to stick together wherever we go. Except on dates unless all three of us have dates then we can go on a triple date," Takeshi explained.
"I did not understand what you just said…but what's Risa doing here?" Riku asked.
"She was clinging on me ever since the last bell rang and she followed us here. I guess girls really can't get off our backs," Satoshi said.
"Hey Riku…and uh Cow-ree," Risa said.
"It's KARI you idiot…" Riku spat.
"I said COW-REE!" Risa spat back.
"It's okay Riku," Kari whispered to her. Riku glared at Risa.
"You sure? Cause' I can make her leave," Riku whispered back. Kari nodded.
"Well everyone…how about we talk later because dinner's serve already," Kari said.
"Sure!" Everyone said at once. They followed Kari to the dining room. Riku saw that Dark and Krad were already seated.
"Hey Saehara! How's it going?" Dark yelled.
"O my gosh! It's you! The hottie from school!" Risa said pointing at Dark. Daisuke and Satoshi both looked at each other.
"That can't be. We're the hotties at school…" Satoshi whispered to Daisuke.
"Transferred prep boys…can't be good…" Daisuke said softly.
"Everyone…my older brothers who are twins. Weird I know…they don't exactly look alike. My parents said something went wrong," Kari smirked. "Blonde one is Krad and the other is Dark."
"Pleasure to meet…who are they?" Krad asked pointing at Daisuke, Risa, Satoshi, and Riku. Riku raised an eyebrow at him. Krad winked at her.
"Oh right…" Kari said. She walked over at Daisuke and Satoshi. "Um…Daisuke Niwa and Satoshi Hiwatari, cute aren't they?"
"Hmmm…can't tell…we're both straight," Krad said referring to Dark and him. "Well…actually I am but he's not." Krad pointed at Dark. "Bisexual…"
"Cretin," Dark said to Krad giving him a push.
"Git," Krad said.
"Moving on!" Kari said. She walked by Risa and Riku. "These two are the Harada Twins. Risa and Riku."
"Riku...so this was the girl you were looking for, eh Dark?" Krad asked.
"Yeah. Remember what I said Krad. Lay a hand on her…and your history," Dark said.
"Heh…as if…I can do whatever I please," Krad said. Dark looked at Riku and frowned.
"What happened to your other clothes? And where'd you get the suit?" Dark asked Riku.
"Oh…uh…my other clothes…it's with James…I spilt something on it and I asked if he could wash it for me. And uh this suit…it's my play costume, I joined just today. I'm an extra though. I decided to wear it until my clothes are clean," Riku lied. Krad chuckled under his breath.
"This girl's got all the answers in the world," Krad muttered. Kari walked by Krad and grabbed his arm.
"Uhm…I have to ask my brother something so sit tight," Kari said as she dragged Krad into their living room.
"What?" Krad asked.
"I thought you gave her my outfits to try on. Why is she wearing your shrunken suit?" Kari asked.
"What do you think? She didn't feel right wearing that prostitute clothing of yours," Krad said.
"What! They are not!" Kari yelled.
"Well…she asked to borrow my clothes. I said no. She pleaded. Nicely. Had to say yes. And we had a deal. Is dinner ready yet?" Krad said.
"Wait…what did you say?" Kari asked.
"Is dinner ready yet?" Krad responded.
"Before that," Kari said.
"Had to say yes," Krad said.
"Screw you…what's in the middle of those two things you said?" Kari asked.
"We had a deal…okay…now piss off. I'm hungry and I want to get something to eat before charm boy engulfs it all," Krad said.
"What deal?" Kari asked.
"I hate sisters who ask annoying questions," Krad said.
"I'm your only sister! Now what deal!" Kari asked.
"That if I lend my suit, she gives me a tour of this town this Saturday, it's not a big of a deal!" Krad said.
"You're going on a date. With Riku Harada. This Saturday. You can't!" Kari said.
"It's not a date. Not really. But if it was, why can't I? Ain't she single?" Krad asked.
"Yeah, but I was going to pair her off with Dark! So he can stop his habit of seducing people to get what he wants! Because if Dark and Riku were a thing, he won't unleash his charm attack on anyone again!" Kari said.
"Okay. Say that they are a thing. Do you think Dark will stay loyal, like a dog and not do anymore of the things we, as in you and I despise most? Besides…does Riku have a say in this?" Krad asked looking at Kari suspiciously. "Or…probably not."
"She doesn't know…I haven't told her yet. But it will work! Dark will be with her. We'll live normal again. Takeshi and I will fall in love! I'll make tons of friends! It will turn out great!" Kari said.
"Are you high? How do you even know Riku has any feelings for Dorko, the Charm Boy, huh? Haven't you thought of that? Do you even know if Ms. Harada has another ideal lover? That she might be chasing for another and not Dorko. Someone she truly loves and wants to be with? Think Kari…if you tell her your plan, she'll think of you as a psycho. You're friendship with her is at line here! Do you really want to risk that?" Krad asked.
"What are you two doing? Dinners getting cold and there are a lot of hungry teens in there, waiting for you bimbos…" Dark said.
"Sorry…had a discussion with Krad about not touching my clothes," Kari muttered.
"Didn't sound like it," Dark said.
"Well it was…believe it or not. I was using her clothes as rags to polish my trophies," Krad mumbled. Krad and Kari both walked in the dining room. Everyone stared at them.
"What wrong with them?" Daisuke asked Riku.
"I don't know. I can't read minds," Riku said. Daisuke snickered and Riku smiled.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Uhm…Let's eat then," Kari said while taking her seat next to Takeshi.
"So like anyways! At gym class today, Mr. Yamashiko told us to sprint for ten minutes! It was dreadful I tell you. Am I right Riku?" Risa said while cutting up her steak.
"Uh…yeah…but it wasn't that bad. I got an even better time than the other time," Riku said.
"That's because you've got that amazing body structure," Satoshi whispered to her. She had totally forgotten that Satoshi was there.
"Thanks…you don't have a bad one yourself," Riku replied. Satoshi smiled.
"So…I was thinking. Tomorrow…after school…we can go to my place and work on our health project," Satoshi said softly to her.
"Alone?" Riku asked.
"Does it matter?" Satoshi asked.
"Uh…not at all…I guess," Riku said.
"To answer your question…yes…alone…you and I…my place," Satoshi said. He grinned and took a sip of his drink.
"Can I speak to you…privately…" Riku said to him.
"Sure…" Satoshi said. Satoshi pushed his chair back and got up. He helped Riku get up from her seat. Riku saw Krad staring at her. She heard him drummed his fingers on the table like he's suspecting that something was going on between her and Satoshi. Riku smiled weakly at him and shrugged. She walked out of the dining room leading Satoshi to the Mousy's living room. "So what's this all about Riku?"
"Well I was just going to ask a question," Riku said.
"Okay…go on," Satoshi said as he sat down on one of the arm chairs. Riku sat down on an armchair across from Satoshi.
"What are you really playing at?" Riku asked.
"What are you talking about?" Satoshi asked.
"I know you have something up your sleeves. There's something going on with you, Takeshi, and Daisuke. Something demonic I presume," Riku stated.
"What makes you say that?" Satoshi asked.
"Oh…I don't know…you seem to be hanging a lot around me ever since this afternoon. This morning you seem to have that, 'Oh! I'm so cool', look on your face," Riku said.
"Heh. So you think my love for you is a joke or something?" Satoshi said.
"What love? Other than choosing me as your health partner?" Riku said.
"You agreed. You're the one who sealed the deal," Satoshi said.
"What! You were the only one available!" Riku said.
"Listen…" Satoshi said.
"No…wait! Listen? You listen for a second! You-you sto-stole my…my first kiss!" Riku stammered.
"I thought we went over this already! What's gotten into you? You were fine at health class and now you're a whole different person," Satoshi said.
"It's just that…I want to clear this up with you…I don't like you. As a friend I do but I don't think as a boyfriend type. You see…I like someone else…" Riku explained.
"Oh…I see…I'm not as fit as your Prince Charming…or more likely…I'm not capable of being your 'ideal' boyfriend," Satoshi said. "But I'm not going to forfeit just yet. I'll still win your love over for me."
"Oookay…" Riku said. She looked at Satoshi strangely and cleared her throat.
"Well…I picked the wrong words for that part. But just to let you know...he isn't going to go for you…" Satoshi said.
"What do you mean…?" Riku asked. Satoshi got up and took an envelope out of his pocket. He handed it to Riku.
"Read it later and then you'll understand," Satoshi said. Riku glanced at the envelope and tucked it in her suit pocket. "We better head back. We might miss something over there." Riku nodded and they both walked back in the dining room.
"How about spin the bottle everyone!" Kari asked. Riku noticed everyone had finished their dinner, since the dining table was cleared.
"How about, do whatever they came here for, upstairs, and in your bedroom," Krad said getting up from his seat. "And if you must play that silly game, I have one thing to say. Any of you boys touch my little sister…I'll make sure you'll never have a normal day in school for as long as we stay here."
"Krad! Then what's the point of playing the game if I can't!" Kari yelled.
"Then, I suggest you don't," Krad said.
"C'mon guys, into my room. Big brother doesn't want to see us to have fun," Kari said. She marched off upstairs to her room with wine bottle followed by everyone else. Riku stayed behind.
"It must be nice to have an older sibling who cares…," Riku said.
"Aren't you the older one though?" Krad asked.
"Yeah…but Risa runs the whole house when my parents are out," Riku said.
"Harsh. You better head up. They can't start without an even amount of players," Krad said. Riku looked at Krad.
"Why is that you look so different from Dark? You're beautiful blonde hair…so ravishing. You're eyes…so perfect. It's like you're not even related," Riku said softly.
"Why are you asking me that question? When you, yourself don't look like Risa. Your cute auburn hair, so silky with a scent of expensive roses and your eyes…it takes the life out of me whenever I stare, deep, into it," Krad said. Riku gazed into his eyes, smiling and then walked upstairs. Krad sighed. Riku walked slowly into the hallways.
"That's right…I never found out where Kari's room is at! Augh! Again with the finding…" Riku mumbled. She opened doors which led her into closets and bathrooms. "One more door…" Riku crossed her fingers and opened it. It was a room all right. But it wasn't Kari's. "Better sit tight here for a moment…just in case anyone's looking for me." Riku sat on the bed which had pictures of spectacular sceneries scattered all over it. She looked at all of them. "Amazing…" She suddenly remembered the envelope that she got from Satoshi. She opened it up. It was some type of poem.
A note passed from girls of two,
A note discovered by boys of three,
One boy called a bet,
One played the referee so the game is set,
A game is set, to make their lover,
Fall for the opposite other,
It's played by the school's two idols,
Just to prove who is worthy of the title,
Of the school's BABE MAGNET…
"This doesn't make any sense…whatever Satoshi wrote...but it has a catchy rhyme. Not very romantic. Oh! What am I thinking! I dislike that boy! Though he's smart, helpful, sweet, and he is handsome. Oh! Shut up Riku! Ahh! I need to rest!" Riku shouted. She rested her head on a pillow and closed her eyes.
"Do rests since you look all worn out, but do be careful by not to damage my pictures in anyway." Riku opened her eyes. She saw Dark sitting by her side smiling at her. She turned red.
"Uh…I suppose this is your room. I was wandering around again trying to look for Kari's room but I end up going in someone else's room," Riku said as she got up and sat next to Dark.
"Heh. Her room is just over at the next hallway," Dark said. Riku looked at Dark for a sec.
'Something looks different about him…' Riku thought. "So…did you buy these pictures?"
"No…I took them by myself," Dark responded as he gathered his picture and placed it aside.
"They're taken so professionally!" Riku said.
"Thanks," Dark said.
"I got a question for you Dark," Riku said.
"If you're asking for me out or want to me to be your boyfriend or even sex. Yes," Dark replied quickly with a grin.
"No…no…no… Augh. Is that what all you guys think? You are just like your bro- I mean like the rest of the guys," Riku stammered.
"Is that your question? If it is the answer is still yes," Dark said.
"Never mind," Riku said.
"Oh…okay," Dark said. He looked at her. "So what's troubling you?"
"Nothing really," Riku said.
"I'll be your psychiatrist. State your problems and help you by all means necessary," Dark said.
"Fine. I have a problem with guys…except for this one guy who is like a friend to me and also the person I like. I never liked guys ever since…never mind…" Riku said.
"Tell me or I'll make you…" Dark retorted. Riku winced and cleared her throat.
"Uh…fine! When I was little….there was this guy…he was like a year older than me. I liked him and he liked me. He was a very nice person. We hung out and stuff. Then his fraternal twin confessed his love to me. I said I liked him too but I told him I liked his brother more. He got mad. He beat up his brother. The one I liked most. He didn't want to fight back because he didn't want to cause he's his twin! So he got injured…cause of me…I started it…" Riku said.
"How could it have been you? You didn't do anything…you couldn't help that your beauty caught both twins attention…" Dark said. Dark put his arms around Riku.
"No…sorry…I can't be with you…I…don't know you…" Riku said softly.
"Then let me introduce myself to you…" Dark replied. Riku looked at him. Dark slowly moved in for a kiss. Riku closed her eyes.
"I wonder where Riku could be…" Kari said.
"Hey…she's a big girl…she can handle herself. Besides…she isn't somewhere outside. As long as she's in she's fine," Takeshi said. Kari took out her cell.
"Hold on guys…I have to make sure she's okay," Kari said. She ran out of her room. "Yeah…hello….Krad. It's me…Kari. Check up on Riku for me okay. She may be lost…okay bye."
"Don't worry Kari…she seems to be okay…but she really did some major damage…to me…" Krad said softly as he closed his cellphone. He couldn't bear seeing her with Dark. It was even much of a worse image. 'They kissed…'
There you go...hehehe...not done really...still more chapters to come! r/r! Peace out...
-Kouga's One and Only-