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Love on the Catwalk : Chapter 07
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Reason to Change #7: You'll get invited to Prince Diamond's Birthday Bash
"La la la la la la la la," I sang as I twirled around the kitchen, mop in hand.
A week had passed and it was the day of Seiya's show. My days since the Peacock Alley dinner were filled with Seiya and Andrew.
I'd gotten fitted on Thursday with all the other models over at the second studio and I've got to say that Seiya's line is amazing. Everything was a tone of yellow, blue, white, or pink. Seiya refused to let me near his speech paper so I had no idea what he was going to say that night.
There's a total of thirty outfits—three to be worn by me. I'm to go first, speed change, go again, speed change, and then finish last. It's really exciting—it's my official debut as the face to Seiya Kou (the line that is).
In between meals with Seiya, I went out with Andrew—I even went to one of his photo shoots for Armani Exchange. Sometimes I caught up with him at The Crown and had lunch with him there. But we're not really a couple yet—just seeing each other.
Today we both had nothing to do so we were going to catch a movie at two, eat, and then go to the show.
It's one now so if I get ready now I can get there by 1:50. Setting the mop to the side, I gave Luna a pat before rushing into my room.
Striped blue-tone cami and white capris on: 1:05.
Earrings, necklace, watch on : 1:07.
Hair in half-up do : 1:09.
Hair in bun : 1:10.
Hair in low ponytail : 1:12.
Eyelashes curled and mascara on : 1:20.
Light blush brushed : 1:21.
Lip gloss spread : 1:22.
Elephant of a pink bag in hand : 1:23.
Elephant of a pink bag filled with cellphone, wallet, small makeup bag, book, glasses, pens, notepad : 1:30.
At shoe cabinet : 1:31.
Cute navy flats on : 1:38.
Gauzy blue handkerchief tied around neck : 1:39.
And 1:40, I am out of here.
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"Need any help there, Miss Piggy," Andrew teased as we sat down in our seats.
"Ha ha," I laughed sarcastically.
I was holding a large tub of buttered popcorn with extra salt and gummy bears in the other. Andrew held our large Diet Coke and a small bag of not buttered, unsalted popcorn.
"Are you sure you can finish all that?" Andrew asked and eyed my food as we sat down.
"Trust me," I replied. "I can eat all this and more."
He poked my stomach and laughed as I squirmed away. "How do you stay so skinny?"
"Fast metabolism," I answered matter-of-factly. "Are you sure you want to finish that?"
I mean, come on, bland popcorn? Yuck.
"I like 'em this way," he replied and popped in a popcorn. "Yum."
I stuck out my tongue and made a face. Andrew laughed before closing his mouth over it and pulling out.
"Ew," I laughed and pushed his shoulder.
He gave me a perverted grin before settling into his seat, the movie was starting.
But I couldn't focus on the previews—I was too busy thinking about how my tongue was in Andrew's mouth for a moment there.
I still wasn't used to kissing. We never really did French kiss … just got really close to it before I backed out. He's really nice about it … which makes me feel bad—but still; he's always pulling stunts like this, making me squirm. Last time he started licking and nipping and blowing into my ear while we were in the back of a crowded elevator—as if no one was there! I came out all flustered and totally red.
I felt something on my hand and I looked down to see Andrew's fingers laced with mine. Looking up at his face, I saw him intently looking at the screen as if nothing had happened.
I smiled as he squeezed my hand, not taking his eyes of the screen.
… I like him. I really really like him.
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"We're going to be late!" I shouted and laughed as we ran down the street.
Dinner had taken longer than usual and it is now 7:25. I'm supposed to be prepping at 7:30 for the 8:00 show.
"We'll make it," Andrew assured and made his way past a few slow-moving grannies.
I face vaulted. We were too many blocks away to make it in less than five minutes—Seiya was going to kill me.
Beep Beep.
I looked over and saw a familiar silver sports car pulled up besides us. The passenger's window went down and I nearly jumped for joy.
"Darien!" Andrew stopped and started jogging back towards me.
"Need a lift?" Darien smirked.
"Hey, man," Andrew greeted and got into the passenger seat. I got in behind.
"Going to your show?" Darien asked as he pulled back into the lane.
"Yeah," I replied, still catching my breath. "I have to be there in … 4 minutes!"
He laughed. "Don't worry; we'll be there on time."
And we were. Darien weaved through the Manhattan traffic like a pro and got me there with a few seconds to spare.
"Bye! Thanks! See you!" I shouted as I bounded out of the car, monstrous pink tote thumping after me.
"Knock 'em dead!" Andrew shouted out from the open window.
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"Right on time," Seiya said as I got backstage.
"You know me," I laughed and went with him as he pulled me over to a narrow garment rack with my three ensembles, fresh out of their protective covering and ready for wearing.
"Remember, pink, blue, then white!" Seiya chided.
"I know, I know." We only went over it what … a million times?
"Okay," Seiya nodded before giving me a kiss on the cheek. "Hurry up and change and get your ass to hair and makeup."
I laughed. "Calm down, Seiya; it'll be fine."
"Yeah, yeah," he jeered. "Hurry up and change. Paris, I told you blue not white!"
He gave of an exasperated sigh and ran off. I smiled and quickly slipped out of my clothes—trying to get it all over with before anyone spotted me. I still don't get how models can just stand around naked like it's nothing. It's embarrassing to the max!
"Usagi, take your bra off!"
"What!" I spun backwards and open-mouthedly stared at Seiya. "You let me wear one last time!"
"Not this time!" He shouted back from whatever he was doing. "Hurry up, everyone else is doing it."
I gaped and tried to come up with an argument. All around me models were wearing only thongs and tossing bras aside. Oh what a straight man would do to get in here….
"And wear a thong," he instructed and zipped over to deposit a black thong in my hands before running off to fix something else.
I stared at the lacy contraption in hand and turned totally red. Wordlessly, I turned around to face my rack and held onto the pink dress with my chin while I unhooked my bra. Letting it fall to the floor, I quickly stepped into the dress and zipped it up before anyone could catch a good glimpse of my boobs.
The fabric felt great against my skin, nice and cold from its long isolation. The main fabric of the dress was dark pink covered the bottom of my neck. It ended mid-thigh and had a strip of blue satin running across my lower abdomen. I quickly pulled on the short, stiff white blazer that went over it and folded up the sleeves at my elbows.
Sliding down my underwear and slipping on the thong before putting on matching blue heels and running over to hair, they quickly fixed my hair into a messy bun with tendrils falling on the sides. The makeup crew quickly applied pink to my lips and cheeks before giving me fake lashes and subtly glittery lids. A silver rhinestone was attached to the corner of my left eye and I was sent off for the lineup.
"Here," a woman said as she slipped a large silver band onto my left ring finger and silver studs on my ears.
It was almost time: 7:57.
"Hey," I greeted as Seiya walked up next to me.
"You look fantastic," he said as he gave me a hug.
"Watch the hair!" I joked and squeezed him back. "And it'll be great, don't worry."
He nodded dumbly and took my hand.
"Seiya Kou, your new line is amazing," I assured. "It'll be great."
He leaned over and kissed my hair. "Thanks."
We heard Seiya's name go off as the announcer introduced him. I gave his hand a squeeze before letting go and patting his back.
"Get on out there," I smiled. He grinned back and composed himself before striding out to blaring applause. I turned to the T.V. set and watched as Seiya took the mic and waited for the crowd to calm.
"Wow," he started. "Looks like we have a full house tonight. I just want to start out by thanking you all for coming and to introduce you to my collection's theme: Serenity Tsukino."
"As most of you know by now, my "Mystery Woman" has emerged and she is the new face to my line. I've taken a bit of a new spin to my collection, fully embodying her through the colors and the shapes and the fits. It's sweet but sexy and flirty while still being safe."
"It's her hair, and her eyes, and her soul, and her heart and I just thank you all again for coming and I hope that you'll be able to see Serena through this collection and that you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it."
There was applause as he walked backstage and exited stage left. He gave me a thumbs up as the music came on the crowd hushed.
Taking a deep breath, I calmed myself and started down the catwalk, slightly swinging my arms with a slight tilt of my head. There wasn't even time to scan through the audience as flashes went off and my heartbeat thundered throughout my body.
'Hands on hips, change legs, turn.'
As soon as I got backstage I flipped off my shoes and literally ran to my rack. Placing them down with my other pair, I hung the blazer and was startled when I felt hands unzipping my back.
"What are you—!" I started as I turned back to see who it was. It was the jewelry girl from before.
"Shush!" She proceeded in stripping me down and much to my embarrassment, another girl took over and helped me into my next ensemble—a flouncy number with different shades of blue patterned layers that started under a thick band right below my chest. I put on silver sandals when the girl got off me and went back to the line-up.
"Sit down and close your eyes," a woman instructed. I did just that and she sprayed my hair before gathering it all in a low side-ponytail. She tied it off with a blue flower tie and sent me on my way.
"That was great," Seiya said before zipping back to the T.V. set.
Another random woman came and whipped off my ring and armed me with silver bangles. There were only two girls ahead of me.
In no time, it was almost over and I was wearing my last outfit: a silk white swooping V-neck of a short dress with intricate silver patterns covering the bare skin between the V. I was barefoot, no jewelry, and hair down in low curls.
"Wear these!" the jewelry girl shouted and flung a pair of cute, little angel wings are me.
I gave Seiya the eyebrows. He just grinned and waved me on.
"Okay …." Then, angel wings strapped on, I strut down the aisle.
Ha, I'm an angel.
When making the last round, Seiya walked behind me and lifted me up and twirled when we got to the end of the catwalk before letting me down.
"Serenity Tsukino, everyone!" he announced.
And the crowd went wild.
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"You were great!" Andrew said when he saw me, grabbing my face and smacking me one on the lips.
"Thanks!" I smiled, all giddy and high.
Seiya and I had answered a few questions after the show before wrapping it all up and seeing to it that all the clothes were packed and sent back to the fitting studio. Seiya was off to some important gathering sans me and I was going out with Andrew for some celebrating.
"Congrats," Darien said and offered me his hand. I slapped it and snapped my fingers with his.
"Thanks."
"Well, I'll leave you lovebirds alone," Darien said as he backed off. "See ya around."
"Bye," I waved and laughed when he backed into a passing model before rushing off.
"Are you up for some dessert and wine?" Andrew asked and extended his arm.
"As a matter of fact, I am," I replied as I took it.
We picked up Andrew's car and drove over to a cute restaurant and sat outside. There, Andrew ordered us a slice of cheesecake and slice of chocolate mousse cake with a bottle of wine. It was very romantic—candles and everything.
I sighed. "This is nice."
Andrew put his hand over mine and rubbed the top of my thumb before clearing his throat and bringing out a small red box.
"… Andrew?" Um … Andrew?
"Serena Tsukino," he started and snapped open the box. It was a quaint silver band. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
"Oh my gosh," I started. "Of course!"
He laughed and slipped the ring onto my ring finger and lifted his left hand to show me a thicker version. "Couple ring."
I smiled and lifted my glass. "A toast to us."
"To us," he repeated. We gulped down out drinks in one go. I had a feeling I was going to be very cranky tomorrow.
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"Mmm," I bit my lip and closed my eyes.
After dessert we had just driven around and now we're parked by the George Washington Bridge, overlooking the bright lights reflecting off the water. We'd been admiring the view leaning against the car but that had quickly led into something else.
Andrew buried his face into the crook of my neck and continued to lick and suck and bite my neck. It was absolutely … mph! I could feel the cool exterior of the car under me and Andrew's hot breath on my neck. My toes were curling and the recently acquainted with warm feeling pooled between my leg.
My breath let out in small, uneven pants and I dug my fingers into his hair and leaned my head back. It just felt so good. I surprised myself my letting out a small, strange sound. Is this what they call desire?
Andrew found his way back to my lips and gave me soft, sensuous kisses. I steeled myself—I was going to do it. I was going to get my first French kiss. When I felt Andrew licking my lips, I tentatively opened my mouth to his and reached out my tongue to his.
His eyes shot open in surprise and he widened his eyes as if to ask: 'Are you sure?'
I nodded and closed my eyes, waiting, mouth slightly open.
It didn't take long for Andrew to settle his open mouth on mine. It felt strange—touching someone else's tongue. It was a weird texture but it was strangely addicting.
He probed my mouth, holding the side of my face while coaxing me to move my tongue more. I took a few tentative licks, toying with Andrew's tongue as it entered my mouth. He shifted his head to the other side, moving his hand to the back of my head and pulling me inward. He sucked on my tongue when I let it out and we went into a flurry of open-mouthed kisses.
I began to let my hands roam along his chest, bringing them up before letting them crawl back down and around his back. He groaned and stopped to rest his head on my shoulder. We stood there in silence, the distant sound of cars in the background.
"Wow," I whispered breathlessly, my chest heaving for air and my cheeks warm.
"Mhm," he hummed before letting out a groan and rolling over so that he leant on his car next to me.
"Wh-what is it?" I asked.
"I think we should stop here," he said.
"Hm?" Why? Why? Why?
He looked at me through hooded eyes and leaned in, pushing his pelvis into mine. I gasped as I felt something hard push between my legs.
"You drive me insane, Serena," he almost-growled into my ear before promptly pulling out and running his hands through his hair.
"Let's get you home," he said, walking to the driver's door and getting in.
"Y-yeah."
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"Goodnight," I smiled.
"Night," Andrew said.
I smiled and walked into my apartment and closed the door. After leaning against it for a few moments, I jerked open the door and almost laughed when I saw Andrew's surprised face.
I ran up to him, looping my arms around his neck and tiptoeing for a kiss.
"I just wanted to do that," I blushed. "Goodnight."
Embarrassed, I scurried into my apartment before he could say anything. I leaned on the door for a bit, shaking my head a bit and sliding down to sit.
I don't know how long I sat there but after a while, I felt my cellphone vibrating.
'New text message?'
It was from Seiya, reading: I saw that.
Mortified, I quickly texted him back: You PEEPING TOM!
Moments later, he texted me back: I can't help it if you're doing things like that right outside my door. What number kiss was that, hmm?
I thought a bit before answering: I've lost count :XX
GASP! Usagi Tsukino, you naughty girl, you.
Shut up. Go to sleep.
Oyasumi!
G'night.
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Seiya let out a long, low whistle. "Now that's what you call commitment. I saw it at Jewelry Osa-P last time—it should be a good $800."
"Whoa, whoa." I put my hand out in front of me, eyeing the ring in a new light. I was carrying around a fortune here!
We're at the main studio; we'd just finished moving the last of the clothes from the fitting studio back to here. Let me tell you, when you've got a headache the size of a small country pounding away inside your head, moving things—let alone walking up stairs—was not fun.
"My baby's all grown up," Seiya sighed dramatically and wiped faux tears. "One day she's running around in diapers and the next she's off kissing rich older men."
"He's the same age as you!" I exclaimed, throwing a random piece of fluff at him.
Seiya grinned and winked.
I laughed. "So how was last night?"
His face vaulted. "Tiring as hell. I can't believe I let you run off and have lusty fun while I went to some fancy schmancy party and answered a million more questions."
"Did you pick out which pieces you're going to auction?" I asked.
He shrugged. "Not sure yet."
I'm Seiya's website manager. I made up his website full of his bio, schedule, pictures, sample designs, contacts, and it even has an auction portion where some pieces from his latest show are sold. Once, one piece went for $20,000—people are just insane like that.
"So …," Seiya started to change the subject.
"So …," I repeated.
"Guess who got invites to Prince Diamond's 26th Birthday Bash?" he chimed.
"No way! For both of us!"
He grinned and pulled out two white slips from his inside blazer pocket, rubbing them back and forth with his thumb and forefinger.
"Oh my God!" I shrieked, snatching one out of his hands and tilted it, watching as the silvery writing glittered under the light.
"I was invited?" I was invited?
"Of course, babe," Seiya said. "You're in the big leagues now."
I thumbed my name on the invitation.
Ms. Serenity Tsukino, You are Hereby Invited to Prince Diamond's 26th Birthday Bash. Saturday June 3, 2006 8:00 P.M. Kindly RSVP to Esmeraude Johansson by Saturday May 27, 2006.
Prince Diamond isn't an actual prince… though it is rumored that he's a descendent of one—the long-lost great-great-great-great-great grandson of one of the Queens of England. He's famous world-wide for his diamond industry and is just about one of the richest men in the world.
Year in and year out he hosts a huge A-list birthday party—basically flaunting around his wealth to anyone who's anyone in the city. And year in and year out, I watched snippets of it on T.V. and sat around while Seiya raved on and on about how absolutely splendid it was and all the celebrities he met and such.
I've always wanted to go … deep in my heart where no one else would know.
I wanted to be surrounded by glamour and I wanted to be important enough to get invited.
… Not that I ever admitted it.
"What'll we wear?" I asked breathlessly.
He raised an eyebrow. "Usagi, I've had something ready for you ever since I started going to the bashes."
"What?" What did he mean by that?
He smiled. "I knew from day one that you were going to be famous. And I was right—of course, well, I'm always right so, ya know."
I laughed and pushed his shoulder. "Shut up."
"Let me go find it!" he declared before running off to the storage room.
I looked down at my ring and rubbed it. I can't wait 'til I tell Andrew.
end Love on the Catwalk : Chapter 07
AN : Bit of a blah chapter but from here on the real drama will be rolling in ;P PLEASE REVIEW! THANKS!