A/N: Hey guys this is chapter seven. Enjoy!


Chapter 7 {Hangout with a Celebrity}

Sunday morning at ten as Akemi was looking at her black dress. It was finished sewing the design and needed to add some black lace, a gold glitter, another see-through clothing, and material for the high heel shoes. She decided to take a break and to the mall to collect the materials. She went to her closet to pick the outfit for the day and started to change.

Akemi finished changing as she wore a black lace-up vintage crop top with tight ripped light blue jeans. Her shoes are a black high heel that has solid straps attached to it. She had her down as she grabs parts of her hair to create a rose bun. She put a little bit of makeup and put on her contacts. She grabs a small black lace coffin cross body purse with a small cute bow on the bottom of her purse and a tiny white rose in the middle. She put some stuff in her purse and left her room. She went to the living room as her dad was sitting on the couch watching TV.

"Dad, I'm going to the mall. Take care of yourself." Akemi said as kneel down towards him and kiss him on the forehead.

"Ok Sweetie, just be careful ok." Dad said as he kisses her in the cheek.

"Bye, Dad." Akemi said as she left the apartment and started walking to the mall.


Meanwhile in the Conference Room

The room is full as reporters have their cameras, and journals ready. As they were waiting for someone. It was a private panel that is only for journalists and TV reporters. Is was around ten they saw someone walking towards the microphone face them. It was Aster as he had his confidence smiled. Paparazzi are taking pictures, cameras are facing to him, and they were yelling his name to get his attention. When Aster started to speak the room went silent. They listen to him until he finishes talking. The reporters and journalists asked some questions and Aster answeres them the best he could. There were a couple of questions that bother him as he was moving on from the past.

'How many more questions they have to ask about her. I'm sick of hearing it every time someone mentions her.' Aster thought to himself as he's irritated by the media wants to stir up some more drama.

After the long interview was over, Aster wanted a break from the limelight for the rest of the day. He's been interviews and talk shows all morning. He wants time for himself to from stress that the media was asking him some very personal questions. He needed something to help him relax. He was about to leave the building to get some coffee at the coffee shop that was near walking distance. His agent saw him walking by the exit.

"Mr. Phoenix were are you going?" He asked as Aster stop and turned to him.

"I'm going to get some coffee down the street." Aster replied as he shook his head.

"I'll have someone to pick up your coffee sir." The agent said as Aster wasn't pleased hearing this.

"Thank you but I can get it myself." Aster said as he grabs the handle.

"I'll have a bodyguard with you." He said as Aster was starting to get annoyed by his agent.

"No, I need some space for myself." Aster said.

"But you are not allowed to walk around alone." The agent said.

"Look, I want to be alone. Is that too much to ask." Aster said.

"I'm sorry Mr. Phoenix but it's our job to make sure that you're safe. We will follow you to the coffee shop."

"*sigh* Fine whatever." Aster said as he, his agent and bodyguard left the building.

They had a twelve-minute walk as they went into the coffee shop. As it was a bit crowded, but this was Aster's chance to ditch them. He told his agent and bodyguard that he needed to go to the restroom. They nodded and waited for him outside. Aster went to the men's restroom and waited for ten minutes. He went out of the bathroom to see the men were distracted by a video they were watching. He quickly sneaked out of the coffee shop and speeding walking away from them. He looked around the busy city as he walked which was nice and peaceful. Fifteen minutes passed by as he thought about what he wanted to do. Something caught his eye as he sees a big mall. He never been there before and thought it was a good idea to waste time exploring around the mall. He went inside to check around the mall.

'Wow, this place is big. I can see why people come here.' Aster pondering himself as he kept walking.

Aster caught some attention as many people were staring at him. A lot of people were confused about why would a celebrity would come here. A group of girls saw Aster as they gasped to see him here at the mall. One of them took a picture and posted it on Chitter. They were fangirling as they wanted to touch him.

"Is that Aster Phoenix?!" One of the fans yelled as more fangirls came out of the stores to see him walking.

"*squeal* Oh My God! He's here!" The fangirl yells as he stops and realizes that he has been spotted.

'Shit! Fangirls!' Aster thought to himself as he didn't want any attention.

As the fangirls were running up to him. Aster bail it out of there. He wants to have alone time without dealing with his fangirls and paparazzi. The fangirls have their phones out and ran after the Pro Duelist. He tried to throw off the fangirls but they were catching up to him. At this rate, he will be grabbed by them. He turned to a corner and as he was getting closer to the restroom hallway. The door opens like a hand grab his wrist and tug him away from the open area. The door quickly closed and Aster stayed quiet. The fangirls were confused as they just saw him around here. They scattered around as they left the area.

"Who would have thought that I'll be the one to save you?" Aster turned around to see Akemi.

"Bella?" Aster said surprisingly to see her.

"Having trouble with your fans?" Akemi asked as he sighed.

"Yeah, I kinda wanted to be alone without the fans or paparazzi following me." Aster replied as Akemi find it amusing.

"*giggles* It was freaking funny seeing you running away from fangirls for a couple of minutes." (Y/N) said as she laughed at Aster's situation.

"Why didn't you help me?" Aster asked as he was annoyed that she didn't help him.

"I just didn't feel like it. Plus, if they saw me with you, they would have attacked me and I'm not dealing with the drama on social media." Akemi explained.

"Well, you have a point." Aster said.

"Do you want to see it?" Akemi said as she took out her phone from her purse.

"You record it?" Aster asked hoping that she was joking.

"Yup, I'm not deleting it." Akemi said smirking.

"Give me your phone." Aster annoyingly said as he tried to grab her phone.

"No way! I'm not letting you steal my phone." Akemi said as move her phone away from him.

"Then delete it." Aster said still annoyed.

"Look, I won't post it on Chitter or share it." Akemi said as she put her phone away.

"Whatever. You were better when you followed orders at the cafe." Aster said as he crossed his arms.

"Hey, you had fun messing me at work. Let me torment you for once." Akemi said.

"Anyways, Bella you have to help me. I can't go out of the open in public with people chasing me." Aster said as Akemi ponder an idea.

"Mmm... You need some clothes that wouldn't attract too much attention. Tell you what, you tell me your size, I buy clothes for you." Akemi said as Aster is relieved by her response.

"That would mean a lot to me. Thank you, Bella." Aster said.

"Your welcome, but don't expect me to buy brand clothes." Akemi said as she left.

He was thankful for Akemi to help him out. After forty-five minutes of waiting, Akemi came back with a big bag.

"Ok, I tried to find an outfit that will suit you and won't be easily recognized by the public. So here, just change to in the restroom." Akemi said as she gave Aster the bag.

He nodded and headed to the men's restroom. Akemi waited for Aster until she hears footsteps that are coming closer. It stops and Akemi looks up to see a man with a white jacket with a black baseball cap that has a white Ace of spades symbol in the middle. Underneath the jacket is a navy blue crew neck shirt that is a full sleeve. Having black jeans and a white pair of tennis shoes with a black shoelace on each shoe and three black stripes on each side of the shoe. He's holding the same bag that Akemi gave to Aster. There's no doubt about it, underneath that cap is Aster. Akemi smile as the outfit fits him very well.

"*whistle* Wow, look at you. I say I did my job. So what do you think?" Akemi said as she glaring at Aster from head to toe.

"I'm not going to lie but I actually like it. With this cap, I wouldn't be spotted by fangirls and paparazzi." Aster said as he tilts the cap down a little.

"I'm glad that you like it. So, you ready to walk in public?" Akemi asked.

"Yup." Aster replied as they push the door and starting to walk around the mall.

"I'm impressed that you find something with a small budget you have." Aster said.

"If you're like me, saving money and good quality of clothes are a priority." Akemi said.

They walked around the mall, as time past by. They went to some stores as Akemi bought the materials for her project. Aster watch as Akemi explained to him about the material of the clothing. She shows him the material that clothing is made of and explains the texture and what is the best material to wear in different weathers. Aster smiled as he can see Akemi was happy and is passionate about fashion. They were headed to the food court as Akemi was starting to get hungry.

"You hungry?" Akemi asked as she glanced at him.

"Yeah, is there anything famous restaurants in the mall?" Aster asked as Akemi has her eyes wide open.

'Is he serious?! This isn't a five-star restaurant!' Akemi thought of herself as she was dumbfounded by Aster's comment.

"There's only fast-food restaurants in the food court." Akemi replied.

"Umm... " Aster was unfamiliar by her answer.

"By your reaction, you never tried fast food." Akemi said.

"No." Aster replied honesty.

"Alright then, do you want to look around the food court to get something? You can get a different fast food restaurant than I'm getting." Akemi asked.

"No, it's fine. I don't know anything about it. It's better if we both are getting food from the same place." Aster replied.

"It's ok, I'll help you pick the order." Akemi said as they went to one of the fast-food restaurants.

Akemi help Aster to pick which order he wanted to eat. She explained to him each order and give him her recommendations. He did decide what to get and told her. Akemi order their food and pay it. They waited for ten minutes and the employee called their order. They went to see their food on the tray. They look around to find a place to sit. As they find an open table, Aster stares at Akemi as he examined her from head to toe.

'Bella sure knows how to dress in public. She's not too short or too tall and she's a few inches shorter than me. Her body is voluptuous but in a natural way both her front and behind. It's not too big for her body. Her hips are wide enough to stand out and her legs are long but thick. The girls I know or dated were thin and were the same height as me which is nice and all but Bella looks like a goddess compared to them. Even though beautiful standards for female celebrities are tall, beautiful, and pretty face. Bella would outshine any female celebrity or model." Aster thought to himself as he still stares at her.

"Is there something you want to say? You have been staring at me for a couple of minutes and it's creeping me out." Akemi asked as she gave him a weird look.

"Oh sorry, I was wondering how did you get the clothes you're wearing right now? Since you admit that you flat out refuse to buy yourself expensive clothing brand." Aster lied as he didn't want to tell her that he was staring at her body.

"I made then." Akemi replied as she believes him.

"Really?" Aster asked as he was surprised by her reply.

"Yeah, I made most of my clothes from scratch. I come here to get inspirational and buy the materials I need for my next project." Akemi said as the found a table for two and walked towards it.

"Do you make shoes and accessories?" Aster asked as they put their food on the table.

"Yeah but it hard to make compared to clothing. I just need more practice." Akemi replied as both sat down.

"I don't think you need anything practice. By looking at your heels they're in great condition. People can mistake them as an expensive brand." Aster compliments her skills.

"Thanks." Akemi said as they started eating.

"So think about going to college to work in the fashion industry?" Aster asked.

"Actually, I just got my bachelor's degree as a fashion designer seven months ago." Akemi replied.

"Then why aren't you using your degree to make yourself financially stable? Having two jobs is very difficult to handle than have a bachelor's degree job." Aster asked as he finds it strange that Akemi is still working two jobs.

"I'm in college debt and I couldn't afford the trip that would have given me a high chance to get hired by brands. Also, my dad was sick, I didn't want to risk going to another country without worrying about my dad. Knowing the brands they would check my financial background and curricular activities at college which I don't have. With the resume I have right now, nobody would want to hire me." Akemi explained.

"I see sorry to hear that. I hope wasting all that time wasn't for nothing." Aster said.

"It's ok, I never liked working with brands." Akemi said.

"You don't like working under company brands?" Aster asked as he was surprised to hear that since many girls would love to work under the most popular and exclusive brands.

"No, not really. I'm not a big fan of their clothing line. To be honest, I want to own a boutique shop. It's been my dream since childhood. I barely have the time to make clothing for me. So for now, I push my own dream business aside to focus on my father." Akemi replied.

"Can't you just take photos of your clothing line and post them on your social media account?" Aster asked as Akemi had a confused look.

"I don't know, how would that benefit me?" Akemi asked.

"Hear me out, taking pictures of yourself with your clothing line. You do have a great body it makes sense to be your own model. You can earn some followers and when you're ready to open your business. Announce it to your followers and they will come to your shop. Your followers are basically your potential customers." Aster explained which made Akemi convinced.

"Huh, I never thought about that. Thanks for the advice, I'll remember that." Akemi said.

"You need all the help you can get if you want to own your own shop." Aster said which made her smiled.

"Did you like the food? I know it's different than the fancy restaurants you usually eat." Akemi asked.

"It's good, I enjoy it." Aster replied.

"I'm glad you liked it." Akemi said.

After they finished eating their food, they grab their trash and the trays to the closest trash bin. They throw the trash away and put the trays on top of the bin. They grab their bags and left the food court. They walked around the mall as the guys were staring at Akemi and catcalling her. She didn't mind as she ignores them, but Aster wasn't pleased that men were checking her out.

"I shouldn't be saying this but aren't you annoyed by guys check you out?" Aster asked as he was irritated by the guys catcalling her.

"I am but I tried to ignore them. Do you find it annoying?" Akemi asked as she looked at Aster.

"It's irritating to see guys treat you like this." Aster said as he tried to ignore it.

"You think that's bad, try having them come up to you and asking my phone number or trying to take you to their place. I get catcalled in public so many times. They just want my attention to trying to have their way with me." Akemi said.

"*whistle* Hey Mamacita, you want to hang out with us?!" One of the groups of guys said as they tried to get Akemi's attention.

"Are they talking to you?" Aster asked as they kept walking.

"Yup, just don't make eye contact." Akemi said.

"Don't walk away from us cutie!" Another man yelled at her.

"Come on babe, I know you're ignoring us! We can have fun with each other!" He said as Aster was really angry hearing this.

"Bella, I want to punch them." Aster said as he clenched his fists.

"Just stay calm, Aster." Akemi said.

"With those clothes she wears, she probably knows how to show us a good time!" Another man said as Aster wanted to turn around and punch them but Akemi wrapped her arms around Aster's right arm to calm him down.

"Just ignore them. It's worse if you get their attention." Akemi said as she pulled Aster away from those men.

"Tch! Fine." Aster said as they walked by the movie theater.

Akemi stopped as she thought it was a good idea to watch a movie with Aster. She looks at some choices and decided which movie she wanted to watch.

"Do you want to watch a movie?" Akemi asked as she turns to Aster.

"Ok, which movie?" Aster asked as he looked at the movie posters.

"Umm, I guess this one." Akemi pointed a picture of a little girl sitting on a chair with a creepy doll on her lap.

"You like scary movies?" Aster asked as he turned to her.

"Yeah, it's my favorite genre." Akemi replied and the went to the theater.

As they looked around the theater, Akemi saw a cute plushie from the machine. It was a stuffed pastel pink bunny plushie as it looked soft. She thought about getting it but it's too hard since it's in a crank machine and didn't want to waste her money. They went to the ticket booth to get their tickets. Then, they headed to the snack bar shop to order a large bucket of popcorn and two drinks. They went to the room as it was dark and had lights on the ground. They went upstairs because Akemi want to be at the back.

"Let's sit somewhere at the back." Akemi said as Aster nodded and they sat the last row.

During the movie, as they were watching and stay quiet. Aster was reaching out some popcorn but ends up touching Akemi's hand. They both blushed as they quickly move their hands away from each other. Akemi looked at Aster as he was blushing and turn back to watching the movie.

A part of the movie is where the mother is looking around at the attic to see a creepy little girl sitting on the rocking chair. As she was getting closer to the girl, she asks the mother where is her doll. The mother was scared didn't want to answer as her daughter has the doll. A banging noise was made as the mother turned around to check up her daughter. The daughter was playing with the doll in her room. She looks at the window that was opened. She walked towards it as she did the creepy girl tried to push her off. The daughter screams as she was crying for help.

This scared Akemi as her instinct was to hold on to Aster. She had her arms around his arm hugging it tightly. Aster was a surprise to see Akemi scared and hugging his arm. He finds it cute and let her stay in that position for the rest of the movie. After the movie was finished, they stood up and left the room. They still have some popcorn in their bucket and Akemi wanted to watch another movie.

"Aster, is it ok if we watch another movie?" Akemi asked.

"Sure, which movie do you want to watch this time?" Aster asked.

"I was hoping if you can choose this time." Akemi said as she was curious about his choice.

"Alright, I think that movie." Aster said as he pointed a male anti-hero cyborg with a female scientist standing next to him as they were at advanced technology city.

'So he likes action movies.' Akemi thought to herself.

"Alright then let me check my purse." Akemi said as she took out her wallet from her purse.

"Ok." Aster said as Akemi check her wallet.

"Aww, I don't have enough money to watch another movie." Akemi said in disappointment to see that she only has enough money for only one movie ticket.

"I'll pay it this time." Aster said.

"You sure?" Akemi asked.

"Yeah, since you help me out today. I want to return the favor." Aster replied as he looked for his wallet.

"Ok them." Akemi said.

"Damn it, I forgot my wallet in the limo." Aster said.

"It's fine, we'll have something else to do." Akemi said but before she could leave the theater, Aster grabs her wrists and find the room that wanted to watch the next movie.

"Hey, where are going?!" Akemi asked.

"We're watching another movie so we're sneaking in." Aster said as he walked around the movie theater still holding her hand.

"Aster we can't do that." Akemi said.

"Sure we can Bella. We just can't get caught by the employees." Aster said.

Aster looks around to check nobody's looking and took Akemi to another room which was the movie they wanted to watch. They went at the end of the row and sat down.

"This is childish." Akemi said as she crossed her arms.

"Come on Bella, where's the fun out it if we pay another two movie tickets." Aster said as he ate some popcorn.

During their second movie, Akemi was staring at the movie. Aster turned to look at her as she was very close to him. He makes his move as he put his arm around Akemi's seat. She felt his arm and glance at him. He looked away as he didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable. Akemi blushed and smiled softly as she turned back watching the movie. Aster saw her reaction as he took this as a sign that she didn't mind and she likes it. They watched the rest of the movie and left after it was done. As the came out of the room, they were heading outside the theater. Akemi saw the same plushie she likes earlier. She wishes that she could have it but it's in the crank machine. Aster noticed that Akemi had her eyes on that plushie when they came into the theater.

"You want that plushie?" Aster asked as they stop walking.

"Nn...no." Akemi replied as she was embarrassed

"Don't lie to me, Bella. You have been staring at it when we came into the theater." Aster said.

"I just thought it was cute." Akemi said as she pouted.

"Aww, you like cute things. You look like a little kid who excited to get ice cream." Aster teased her.

"Shut it." Akemi said crossing her arms.

"*laughs* I'll get it for you. I promise I won't waste your money too much." Aster said as they walked towards the crank machine.

Akemi watched as Aster insert three dollars in the machine. He grabbed the joystick and the crank started to move. He moved the crank towards the plushie that Akemi wanted. As the crank was above the plushie, he presses the button on the joystick and it lowered it down. The crank opened the jaw open and grab the plushie. It closed it's jaw as it held on the plushie. The crank moves up as Akemi was surprised to see the crank didn't drop the plushie. It moves to the right side of the machine. The crank drops the plushie to the bin that people can get it from by opening the black lid.

"Wow, that was surprisingly amazing. How did you get it on your first try?" Akemi said as Aster took out the plushie from the machine.

"I have my ways. Why is it hard to get plushies with this machine?" Aster asked as he gave her the plushie.

"Yeah, usually it difficult to control the crank and to get the plushie with the crank letting it go. Most people would give up and go home empty-handed." Akemi explained.

"I guess I was lucky." Aster said as they both smiled.

"*giggled* I guess so." Akemi said.

They walked around the mall some more as Akemi explained to Aster about the mall. She points him some of the popular stories that people go to and why people love going there. There are famous brands stores in the mall as she told him that she would only go there to look around and examine the clothes and accessories they made. Time passed as Akemi check on her phone as it was around five-twenty. It was a good time to leave the mall and go home.

"It's getting late I should go home until it gets dark." Akemi said as they headed to the exit door.

"I'll come with you. I don't want you to walk alone at night." Aster said.

"Umm... that's ok. I can walk by myself." Akemi said as they're outside of the mall.

"Bella, I'm not letting you walk all the way back home by yourself." Aster said as he's persistent to walk with her.

"I can take care of myself." Akemi annoyingly said.

"Really, remember yesterday?" Aster asked as Akemi remember last night.

"Umm... I would have beat the crap out of him..." Akemi trying to make up an excuse.

"Bella, he tied you up and was about to take advantage of you." Aster said.

"I was caught off guard at that time. Look the point is I was unharmed and safe." Akemi said.

"With my help." Aster said.

"There's no way to convince you is there?" Akemi asked.

"Nope." Aster replied.

"*sigh* Fine you can walk with me." Akemi said as they started walking.

Aster followed Akemi as he doesn't know what route she takes to walk to her place. They walked to the subway station as it was filled with people and shops. Akemi grab her card to scan twice of two people. They waited until the subway came and stop. The doors open as some passengers walkout from the subway. They went inside the subway, which was filled with people. Since there were no seats available, were forced to stand and each grab a handle. While the subway was moving, a creepy looking guy was standing right behind Akemi and staring at her. This made her feel uncomfortable but pretended he wasn't there. Aster keeps his eyes on him to make sure he doesn't do anything funny to her. The guy slowly moved his hand towards Akemi and was about to grab her ass until Aster wrap his left arm around Akemi push her towards him. Her hands were on his chest and she can feel his chest which surprisingly muscular. She blushes and wanted to put her head on his chest. Akemi's breast pressing against his chest while having his hand on her hip. Akemi lookup at Aster giving him a cute expression.

"Aster." She whispered to him as she blushed.

"It's ok Bella, I'm here." He whispered to her just to make her feel safe.

The creepy guy turns back to see them together and was meant with a vicious look from Aster. He turned around and moved away from them as he got the message. Akemi didn't want to admit it but she wishes that she can stay like this forever. Aster was a bit nervous as he didn't want to betray her trust. Seeing Akemi getting comfortable made his nervousness went away. They stay in that position until it was their time to get off. They got off the subway as both stayed silent and blushing. They went upstairs as they were at a familiar place as they are across from the shopping center area where the cafe is at. They went to the shopping area as it was a beautiful sight to see. After passing through the shopping area, they walk the neighborhood as they pass houses and small shops. They reach to the apartment and walk towards Akemi's door number.

"Thank you for walking me home." Akemi said as turned to him.

"It's no big deal." Aster said as they stand by the door.

"Hey, Aster." Akemi said.

"Yeah?" Aster said.

"I have fun hanging out with you." Akemi said as she smiled.

"Same here, it was great while it lasted." Aster said as he smiled as well.

"If you have time, perhaps we can hang out again. You know just you and me." Akemi said as she started to blush and twiddling her fingers.

"So are you asking me out on a date?" Aster asked as he smirked at Akemi as he was examining her expression and finding it cute.

"It's not like that." Akemi said as she blushed.

"You sure? You're blushing Bella." Aster teasing her.

"Yes! It's not a date!" Akemi yelled annoyed by his jokes.

"*laughs* I love it when I teased you. Well then see you tomorrow, Bella." Aster said as she opened the door.

"Yeah, you too Aster." Akemi said as she went inside and closed the door.

She went to her room as she put the bags at the side of her bed. She took out the plushie from the bag and laid down on her bed. She hugs the plushie and thought about everything that happened today.

"Aster." Akemi said softly to herself as she hugs the plushie tightly and blushes.


Meanwhile at the Streets

Aster was walking around holding a bag that had his clothes. He thought about Akemi. He smiled at how they hang out and had fun with each other. He was happy to hear that Akemi want to hang out again. Aster stop as a black limo was driving closer to him. The limo stop and park by the curb. The limo driver stepped outside and recognize Aster.

"Mr. Phoenix." His limo driver said as he opened the passenger door.

'I guess my ride is here.' Aster pondering himself and went inside.

He didn't expect that someone else is in the limo.

"Hello, Aster." The male said which made Aster smiled.

It was a tall male who is a couple of years older than Aster. He had pale skin with narrow purple eyes. His hair was long navy blue hair with a white bang in the middle. He had purple piercings on his ears and two on his forehead. He wore a white blazer jacket with a purple tie. A black collared shirt with matching pants and black shoes.

"Long time no see, Sartorius." Aster said as it was his old childhood friend.


A/N: That's the end of chapter seven. So what do you think about this chapter and comment down below. Thank you for reading and I hope you have a great day. Bye!