Aomi not realizing, or just not caring, that the only thing keeping her from falling was Dark, started to struggle in Dark's arms.
"Dark! Put me down!" Aomi yelled frustrated.
"Aomi, just relax..." Dark started to say before he was startled by a voice within.
"Dark! What are you doing with Aomi?" It was Rio who had been awakened by Aomi's yelling.
Rio's intrusion startled Dark and with Aomi's struggling he almost lost his grip on her. Aomi, feeling Dark lose his grip grabbed onto his shoulders for dear life.
"Sorry about that," Dark said in her ear. She was going to yell something else at Dark but she heard him continue talking, but not to her.
"Rio, settle down. We're just going to have some fun together," Dark soothed.
"Dark, take her home!" Rio continued to yell in frustration. He tried to transform back but it was useless. Dark had control of the situation and he was not going to give it up.
"Rio, you gave me the night to do what I wanted..." Dark continued but was interrupted by Rio.
"But not with my sister!" Rio barked getting even more frustrated.
Aomi, only able to hear one side of the conversation, knew Rio wasn't happy about Dark being with her. She hadn't been happy about being taken against her will, well, not exactly against, just not ready to go just yet, but a rebellious side of her started to get worked up. Who does he think he is, telling people what they can or cannot do, she thought. That's just like Rio, always trying to control Dark.
"Rio, I promise I won't do anything "inappropriate"," Dark said stressing the last word with a mischievous smile and winking at Aomi. Aomi could tell he was purposely trying to rile Rio up and she smiled.
"No, Dark! I absolutely forbid it!" Rio yelled still trying desperately to transform back into his body.
"You forbid...oh poor Aomi...I don't understand how you can stand having such an overbearing, bossy, overprotective brother," Dark said shaking his head.
Aomi decided to play along. "I don't know how I put up with him," she answered back lowering her head and wiping a fake tear from her eye. "Oh Dark! Save me from him! I'll never find a husband with Rio around!" Aomi cried putting her arms around Dark's neck. Oh how I wish I could see Rio's face, she thought.
"Aomi! Dark! Stop it! Both of you!" Rio shouted.
"Sorry, Rio. What did you say? It's hard to hear you, Aomi has my complete attention that there's none left for you," Dark continued to provoke Rio. Dark looked into Aomi's eyes causing her heart to leap and a small, shy smile spread on her face. She tore her eyes away from Dark's feeling suddenly nervous.
"So, what are we going to do tonight?" Aomi asked trying to ease her nerves. She looked out at the night sky. It was a beautiful night and from this far up the stars were incredibly bright. And flying through the sky with Dark was an exhilarating experience. She was glad that Dark had convinced to come along.
"Whatever you want," Dark answered smoothly.
"No, I think we should do what you want. You haven't been out for awhile." Aomi said looking back at Dark. She watched as a smile spread across his face as he stared off into the distance thinking.
"Well, you're old enough to drink, right?" Dark asked.
"Yeah, why?" Aomi said wondering what he was thinking of.
"Well, I still look like I'm seventeen even though I'm almost a hundred, so I don't think anyone will sell me alcohol, so you'll have to buy me a drink." Dark said looking down at Aomi.
"Wait a minute, shouldn't you be doing the buying?" Aomi asked in mock indignation. "You are the one who asked me out!"
"You're right, I know," Dark admitted laughing. "But I'll pay you back. Besides, Rio went out without any cash on him."
"Don't worry about it, I was just teasing," Aomi said smiling. "This will be my treat for your first night out in ages." Aomi then paused to think of someplace where the two of them could go to get drinks.
"So, how about this bar my friends and I go to sometimes," Aomi suggested after thinking for a minute.
"Does it have a pool table?" Dark asked.
"Yep."
"Alright then, show me where it is."
