She blushed as he smiled at her. She stood back up and they began walking around. They visited all the vendors and even went to see the Training Center at the center of town. (Ironic isn't it?)
At the center, they have viewed the latest techniques for both defensive and offensive maneuvers, Ryotuki tried a new sword but it proved to be too much for the boy.
By the time they came back out, the sun was already going back to hide. Ryotuki smiled at Neokie, reaching for her hand once more but she withdrew it back. "I'll see you later Ryotuki, night." Ryotuki nodded and headed back towards the bar.
Neokie walked back into the isolated house where she and Ryotuki had met and sighed. The figure appeared behind her as she set foot in the house, cupping a hand over her mouth he whispered into her ear. "I'm impatient, so time's up. How is the boy?" Neokie broke free of the figure's hand and faced him. "He believes that I like him and I have gained his trust completely..." The figure clapped his hands in victory.
"Splendid. Now we shall hold a ball, the best Masquerade ball of them all. Invite the boy and the survivor of the Moiniyoes, he will prove useful." Neokie seemed hesitant, retreating a step back.
"I..I don't approve Senith..."
"Silence! You shall call me by master and master only!'
"But master...--"
"We shall speak no more of this! Now invite the boy and find something to wear before I wring out your throat. You are just an object. Remember that, no pain, or emotion can befall upon you!"
Senith disappeared and Neokie fell on her knees, she would have cried if she could, but like Senith said, no tears fell. IT was like they refused to. Maybe she really was an object. Then what were those feelings she had felt while with Ryotuki and Fokoro these past two months? Just memories of someone else? No. That couldn't be possible.
She had feelings of her own. They just came out on their own. Neokie stood back up, and headed outside. It was nighttime already and she began walking in the direction of the bar.
Ryotuki sighed and spun around on the chair. He felt like trying to kick Fokoro's butt but that quickly faded from his mind. Fokoro glanced at him. "Something on your mind?" Ryotuki shook his head.
"Not really."
"Yeah right...Tell the truth or you pay rent in advance."
"For crying out loud..Fine, I'm thinking about Neokie ya happy!"
"Love is in the air and its not even spring..."
"I swear, I'm gonna.."
Neokie entered before Ryotuki could even try to raise a fist to Fokoro. Ryotuki sat back down and scratched the back of his head.
"Hey Neokie."
"Hey Ryotuki, Fokoro. Something I miss?"
Fokoro whipped the back of Ryotuki's head with his towel as a joke and smirked, winking at the girl.
"Nope, everything's fine."
"Ow! That hurt ya jerk.."
"Heh, you guys are having fun."
Neokie walked over and sat next to Ryotuki. She fumbled with her fingers and looked at the ground. "There's a masquerade Ball going on tomorrow, you two are invited."
She faked a smile and her heart seemed to ache further. Ryotuki grinned. "Nice! So we have to dress up like Halloween?" Fokoro nodded. "Yup, that's why it's called a masquerade ball..." Ryotuki nodded. Neokie stood up and headed for the door. "Well, I'll see you guys later." She walked out the door but Ryotuki stopped her. "Hey, let me walk you home.." Neokie smiled. "Um,..Sure..." They began walking and came to the abandoned building.
Ryotuki faced Neokie as she reached for the doorknob. "Hey Neokie wait!" Neokie turned around and Ryotuki kissed her on the lips quickly, removing them as soon as they had made contact. Neokie blushed a bright red and nodded entering the house with a quick 'thanks' and goodbye'. Ryotuki punched his fist in the air and jumped, happy that he had taken a chance.