Recap
How about you and I go on a date Saturday before the Utau concert? I'll take you to dinner.
- Nagi
It better be before and not during. Don't get caught up in each other and forget. I want my cousin there to see me start over and make my way up the entertainment ladder
-Rei
Rima, I want you to know that dancing is important but you are very important to me too.
-Nagi
I am important to Nagi and now I've decided that he is important to me. If it wasn't for him then I don't know where I'd be.
-Rima
I planned on doing something really special this Saturday. I just hope I don't chicken out of it.
-Nagi
Kusukusu: Daydreamer will also have a recap of some of the things that happened in the last chapter
Rhythm: Oh I get it. It's to point out things that may be important to this chapter
Temari: Or a nice reminder
Kusukusu: I'm excited for Rima's date
Temari: I wonder where Nagihiko is taking her
Rhythm: Then let's do the disclaimer and get on with the story
All 3: Daydreamer1105 doesn't own Shugo Chara
Chapter 2 Confessions of a Teenage Crossdresser
*Rima's POV*
"Rima, why am I babysitting Kusukusu tonight? I have to get ready for Utau's concert," Rei said.
"I just want Kusukusu to stay with you. Nagi asked if we could be alone tonight. He's leaving Rhythm and Temari with Kukai," I said as I brushed my hair. Today was our date and then Utau's concert. I've been excited all week but Nagi would never tell me where we were going. He said just dress nice but not too formal. That gave me no hints. He even kept it a secret from his charas.
"Rima you look hot," Jazlynn said.
"Thanks," I said. I wore a black, sleeveless dress shirt with blue rings I had arm warmers similar to the ones Amu wears to school only they were black with blue rings like my shirt. I wore blue shorts and a black bow with blue rings in my hair
"Where did you find that?" Rei asked.
"I brought it yesterday for our date," I said.
"He won't be able to keep his eyes off you. Maybe I should have the big talk with you and him," Rei teased.
"I'm not that dressed up and I thought parents were supposed to give their kids the big talk," I said.
"I know I'm just teasing you," Rei said. There was a knock on the door.
"Rima, Nagihiko is here," mom yelled through the house. Luckily, dad had some work to do so he wouldn't see me in my outfit. I jumped up excited.
"Have fun," Rei said. She told my mom that her and Aarin were studying tonight so she could go to her concert so she would probably leave after me.
"You too," I said then grabbed my little black purse.
"Bye," I said then headed downstairs. Nagi was waiting for me by the door. He wore a blue button up shirt and black jeans.
"It seems we match," he said. We unintentionally matched. I walked over to him and hugged him.
"Ready to go?" he asked.
"Yes, I even left Kusukusu to hang out with her cousins," I said.
"Now we can be alone," he said then kissed my cheek.
"Bye mom," I said as I put on some black flats then we left. Him and I began to walk hand in hand.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
"It's still a surprise," he said. I frowned since he won't tell me. He noticed my face.
"Don't worry, you'll love it," he said then kissed my cheek again. My frown was turned upside down. I was so excited. Every time I saw Nagi this week my tummy would have that butterfly feeling and I'd feel giddy as I was the day he said I was very important to him. He let go of my hand and wrapped his arm around my waist to be closer to him. I smiled up at him and he smiled down at me.
"We're almost there," he said. He let go of me and covered my eyes.
"Nagi is this really necessary?" I asked.
"Yes, I want it to be a surprise," he said. I let him guide me to where ever he was taking me.
"Nagi are we there yet," I asked.
"Almost," he said. He stopped guiding me.
"Ready?" he asked.
"Yes."
"Alright," he said and moved his hands. The scene was beautiful. There was a grassy field with a giant full-bloomed sakura blossom tree. There was a porch-like swing hanging from it. Flowers were everywhere. There was a picnic set up under the tree. I turned back to Nagi.
"You did all of this for me?" I asked.
"Of course," he said then took my hand and guided me over to the blanket. Him and I sat down. We began to eat our dinner and enjoying each other's company.
"Nagi, I still can't believe you did this for me," I said.
"Of course I would. It's been awhile since you and I were alone on a date since our charas don't like to be too far from us. I thought I might as well make it somewhere we could be alone," he said. I smiled at him.
"Are you done?" he asked. I nodded my head. He stood up then helped me up. We both sat on the swing. His arm wrapped around my shoulder and my arms wrapped around his torso.
"Rima, I want to give you something," he said. I looked at him with curiosity. He's already done so much.
"Close you eyes and hold out your hands," he said. I did as I was told and something was placed in my hands.
"Now open your eyes." I did and I saw a little black box. Was he proposing to me? We are way too young. I don't know if I can go through this.
"It won't bite," he teased. I gathered some courage and opened the box. There was a bala-balance necklace inside. I felt silly for thinking Nagi got me a ring but I was so happy.
"I think that face means you like it," he said. I wrapped my arms around his neck and rewarded him with multiple kisses on his face. He started to chuckle as I continued to kiss him.
"I know it's nothing fancy but I thought you'd like it," he said.
"I love it," I said as I looked back at the necklace.
"Want me to put it on?" he asked. I nodded my head then handed it to him. I lifted my hair up so it was out of the way while he clasped it around my neck. It was cold on my skin and it gaves me a slight chill.
"Rima, I wanted to say something too."
"You've already done so much," I said.
"But what I'm telling you is important," he said. I sat on his lap and looked into his eyes telling him he had my undivided attention.
"Rima, I know we've been together for awhile and I also know we're young but I've never met a girl like you. I think about you when we're apart and I love the times we have together. Rima, I love you," he said. His cheeks were pink and he seemed very nervous the whole time he said it, but he kept eye contact to prove to me he was telling the truth.
"Nagi, I love you too," I said. I think he had the biggest smile I'd ever seen on anyone. He pulled me as close to him as he could and passionately kissed me. I kissed back right away. I can't believe we were so close. I hope we have a future together. I know we are too young to think about it now but it's always nice to have an idea.
"I better get you to the concert or Rei will kill me," Nagi said once he broke the kiss.
"Alright," I said. My tummy had so many butterflies in it that I couldn't help but smile. He quickly cleaned up the picnic and put it in the basket. Him and I walked right next to each other. His free arm wrapped around me. I noticed that the sun was starting to set. It was a beautiful pink, orange, and yellow.
"It's beautiful isn't it," Nagi said.
"Yes," I said. He kissed my cheek.
"I wasn't talking about the sunset," he said. I couldn't help but giggle. That was so cheesy but I liked it.
*Rei's POV*
"Maybe Nagi took her to the Bermuda Triangle," Rhythm guessed.
"Why would he take her there? Also they wouldn't be here at the concert in time since it's near America," Temari pointed out.
"Maybe he took her to a romantic place like a grassy field to watch the sunset, or-" Kusukusu began.
"Or a hot tub!" Rhythm interrupted.
"Rhythm don't be stupid!" Temari said. Those three have been guessing all day. Kukai dropped Temari and Rhythm off to make out with Utau so I had to babysit both Nagi and Rima's charas. I have pre-concert rituals and they are damaging my calm.
"Guys! Shut up! Rei can't think with all your talking. This is quiet time!" Jazlynn yelled. She was as annoyed as I was.
"Why don't I take them to get some food? That way you can relax," Angel said to me with a smile on her face. She always had a plan to help everyone.
"Go ahead but stay together. I'm already about to lose it and if I lose any of you I'll freak," I said.
"I've never seen her so mean," Kusukusu whispered.
"She's a diva," Rhythm whispered back. My blood began to boil.
"GET OUT!" I yelled. They got out as fast as they could. Angel went after them while Jazlynn stayed. I'm usually a nice person but this concert meant so much to me and the pressure got to me causing me to yell at them.
"I feel bad," I said feeling guilty. I hung my head in shame. A blue depressing aura surrounded me.
"Don't worry about them. Do your pre-concert rituals," Jazlynn said.
"But I yelled at them. I've never done that before," I said.
"They know that you're stressed about this performance but you don't need to be. You're going to do great. Now take deep breaths," she instructed. I did as I was told. I always take deep breaths then I look at a picture of my parents. I trace a heart over them with my finger. They've never been to one of my concerts since they don't know about my identity. I then straightened my hair instead of making it curly like I used to back in the Easter days, and but on a white mask. I used to have a black mask with a silver X but now that I don't have an X chara I decided to go with a pure egg color. The color of the embryo. A knock on the door startled me.
"Come in," I said. Aarin stepped in with his charas. He wore a long purple wig since we still have to keep our identities a secret. He even wore a purple mask too, just in case. Maybe someday we will be able to be ourselves. Sanjo was thinking that Aarin and I should be older when we tell everyone who we are.
"Guess who I found?" he asked.
"Kukai? Because I'm going to kick his butt the next time I see him," I guessed.
"No, and I'll have to ask why later, but I found your dear little cousin and your cousin-in-law," he said.
"We are right behind the door," Nagi reminded him. Him and Rima walked in. I ran over to my favorite/only cousin and hugged her.
"By the way, Nagi, Kukai left you charas with me and I kind of yelled at them, Kusukusu too," I said.
"Why were they with you?" he asked.
"Kukai wanted lip time with Utau," I admitted.
"I'll talk to him and as for my charas, I'm sure they are fine," he said.
"Kusukusu is probably over it by now," Rima said.
"Arihiko, Do Re Mi, you're on in five," a crew worker told us.
"This is it," Aarin said. I smiled at him then looked at Rima. I noticed a new Bala-Balance necklace around her neck. I decided to ask about it later.
"Wish me luck," I said.
"You won't need it," she said as her and I hugged. I then head toward the stage with Aarin.
"Wait!" I heard. Aarin and I turned to see Nami.
"You made it," I said. She was panting since she probably ran here.
"I brought...good luck...charms," she said in between breaths. She handed us both necklaces. They looked exactly like the embryo. I smiled at her and hugged her.
"Thanks Nami. I'll wear mine during the concert," I said.
"Me too," Aarin said.
*Rima's POV*
All of my friends that weren't performing were backstage watching our friends that were about to perform. Nami managed to make it but she looked like she was about to pass out. She told us that she had to run here from her dad work which was in the city next door. Utau walked up to the mic on stage. All her fans were cheering for her.
"Fellow fans, I know you came here to see me but I wanted to show you some of my friends perform. You may know them since they were a pretty big deal a few months ago. I, and Sanjo Productions, would like to present Arihiko and Do Re Mi," Utau said then walked off stage. The fans cheered which all gave us some relief. We were afraid they would be mad. Aarin walked on stage and grabbed the mic.
"Hey everybody. I'm going to be honest. This is the first song I've written by myself. I've always had Do (dough) to help me or do it for me. This is the best I could do and I hope you enjoy," he said. Music then began to play
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
The music began to play. The crowd seemed to bob their bodies to the beat. Aarin got up close to the mic.
There will be no rules tonight
If there were, we'd break 'em
Nothing's gonna stop us now
Let's get down to it
People began to cheer him on.
Nervous hands and anxious smiles
I can feel you breathing
This is right where we belong
Turn up the music
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
This is the dance for all the lovers
Taking a chance on one another
Finally it's our time now
I couldn't help but look at Nagi. A dance for lovers. I remembered when I used to dance with him. He looked at me and smiled.
These are the times that we'll remember
Breaking the city sight together
Finally it's our time now
It's our time now
Everyone was mad that they quit Easter but it's their time to shine now. Aarin seemed to shine up there.
This is more than just romance
It's an endless summer
I can feel the butterflies
Leadin' me through it
Take my heart, I'll take your hand
As we're fallin' under
This is an addiction girl
Let's give in to it
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
This is the dance for all the lovers
Taking a chance on one another
Finally it's our time now
These are the times that we'll remember
Breaking the city sight together
Finally it's our time now
It's our time now
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Now, it's a dance, get up
Everyone was now on their feet dancing along to the music. They were cheering him on.
Come on brothers
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
"Just the girls," he said then faced the mic toward the crowd.
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh They sang along
"Now the guys!"
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
This is the dance for all the lovers
Taking a chance on one another
Finally it's our time now
These are the times that we'll remember
B-B-Breaking the city sight together
Finally it's our time now
It's our time now
It's our time now
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Finally it's our time now
Everyone stood and cheered for him. Aarin took a bow then motioned for everyone to clap for the band.
"Now it's time for a dear friend of mine to perform her song. Give it up for Do Re Mi," Aarin said. I saw Rei up there with her orange guitar smiling as the crowd cheered for her. All summer it was tough for her. She was being criticized, Aarin left all summer, and she didn't even get to see her parents over the summer because they took a cruise.
"It's nice to be back. Thank you Ari. I can take it from here," she said. Aarin walked off stage toward us. Music began to play as we watched her.
She never thought that she would
Get her second chance
Running so far from all she's ever known
Convinced she's lost all meaning
Where did her dreams go
Still she knew that there was something more
Don't be scared, there's someone there
To say these words you need to hear
Don't let anybody tell you who you are (who you are)
It's OK to let go, you're that shooting star (shooting star)
Remember all you wished for
Believe it will be true
You will never find yourself anywhere else,
You'll find yourself in you
Sometimes people tell you
Be like me to fit in
Do you know your identity is not in them
Don't be scared there's someone there
To say these words you need to hear
Don't let anybody tell you who you are (who you are)
It's OK to let go, you're that shooting star (shooting star)
Remember all you wished for
Believe it will be true
You will never find yourself anywhere else,
You'll find yourself in you
Why should I measure the world
By someone else's design
Oh I won't let this fly by (fly by)
Hey look over here I just found the real me
Now it's your turn to see
Now it's your turn to see
Don't let anybody tell you who you are (who you are)
It's OK to let go, you're that shooting star (shooting star)
Remember all you wished for
Believe it will be true
You will never find yourself anywhere else,
You'll find yourself in you
You'll find yourself in you
You'll find yourself in you
She was stunning too. It's about time something right came to her. After all the split life between Reidou and Do Re Mi, her very complicated relationship with Aarin, going against her friends , and the fact she had to get my stubborn brain to love Nagi; she deserved this. She bowed just like Aarin, even making sure the band was appreciated then stepped off. Utau took the stage and began her concert. The charas danced to her music.
"What did you think?" Rei asked nearly overflowing with excitement.
"Awesome!" Kukai cheered then gave Rei a thumbs up.
"It was so cool!" Yaya yelled. Rei hugged her.
"You looked and sounded amazing," Amu said.
"You looked like a star out there," I said.
"Ri-ri," Rei said with tears of joy in her eyes. She then hugged me tight.
"Don't call me that. We aren't five anymore," I said.
*Nagi's POV*
"Ri-ri?" I asked.
"Not allowed! Not even Rei can call me that anymore. We're in middle school now," Rima said.
"But I like it," I said. Rima glared at me but that changed when I kissed her on her cheek. She smiled at me then realized that I was distracting her and gave me a less fierce glare.
"I won't call you that," I assured her. She sighed with relief.
"I can always come up with a nickname for you anyway," I teased. She hit me playfully.
*Rima's POV*
"Hey Rima, when did you get that necklace?" Amu asked. Amu came over to my house a lot over the summer. Besides Rei, I think she is my closest friend.
"I remember going through all of your jewelry when we dressed up. I don't remember that one," she said. I touched my necklace and smiled.
"Nagi gave it to me today," I said. I grabbed Nagi's hand. He smiled at me.
"They are more lovey-dovey than normal," Yaya pointed out.
"Did something happen on your date?" Rei asked.
"OH MY GOD! ARE YOU GUYS ENGAGED!?" Amu blurted. Nagi and I sweatdropped.
"We are too young for that," Nagi pointed out. Rima couldn't help but giggle. Amu blushed from embarrassment.
"Let's just say the date went well," Rima said.
"No funny business?" Rei asked being overprotective.
"REI!" I whined as my cheeks heated up.
"No funny business, promise," Nagi said.
"I trust you Nagi. I just wanted to see Ri-ri blush," Rei teased.
"There you are," we heard. Aarin walked up to us. He wasn't in his Arihiko attire. He was in his normal clothes and he took his wig off. Now that I thought of it, where did he go during her performance.
"Where were you?" Nami asked asking my thoughts out loud.
"I was front row," he said.
"Why?" Yaya asked.
"For a better view," he said. All of us sweatdropped.
"He did it to help me. I was nervous about the crowds reaction. A familiar face calmed me down," she explained.
"Oh," all of us said together.
"Also did I hear someone was engaged?" Aarin asked. All of us started laughing.
"No, it was a misunderstanding. I'll explain later," Rei said.
"Shouldn't you get dressed in your normal clothes?" Nami asked.
"Of course. Nami, want to come with me? I need to talk to you about visiting your house sometime," Rei said. The two girls left to Rei's dressing room.
"Utau-chi is so cool," Yaya said. Her statement had me focus on Utau. I know Utau used to hate my cousin and Aarin but she's really pulled through for them.
"Her voice is so pretty," Ran said.
"It makes dancing easy to do," Temari said.
"Easy to go with the flow," Rhythm said. Nagi pulled me close.
"May I have this dance?" he asked. I know he really loves dancing. I might not be graceful but that doesn't matter as long as he's happy.
"Of course," I said. Utau began to play 'My Heartful Song'. It was a nice slow song to dance to. His hands on my hips. Every once an a while he would twirl me. It was a lot of fun even though he had to guide me with every step.
"Those two are in their own world," Temari said as she admired her bearer and Rima. The three charas admired their bearers. Utau finished her song and Nagi dipped me.
"That was cool Nagi," Rhythm said.
"It looked like they were glowing," Kusukusu cheered. Nagi and I smiled at each other his arm was around my waist.
The concert went on for another hour or two. We then decided to head home. Utau had all of us take her limo. There are benefits to having idol friends.
"See ya," Utau said as Nagi, Rei, and I all got out at my house.
"Bye Utau-chan. Thanks a bunch for letting us perform," Rei said.
"I told you it was no big deal," Utau said.
"That's her way of saying you're welcome," El said.
"El!" Utau whined.
"She may not act like it but Utau means well," Kukai said then gave a Rei a thumbs up. Utau pouted but there was a small smile on her face.
"Bye," the three of us said then the limo drove off.
"It seems Utau-chan is warming up to you," Jazlynn said to Rei.
"I sure hope so. Since we both are part of Sanjo Productions it would be smart to get along," Rei said.
"Goodnight girls," Nagi said. He gave me a quick kiss then walked away with his charas.
"You and Nagi are pretty close. More than usual," Rei observed as her and I walked inside.
"Yeah," I said. I touched my necklace and smiled.
"You guys better be quiet. Rima's mom and dad are light sleepers," Angel pointed out. Rei and I tip-toed up stairs. We quietly brushed our teeth and got ready for bed.
"Rei, where did you get that necklace?" I asked. It looked like the embryo, or at least what everyone thinks it looks like.
"Oh this? Nami gave it to me. She said it was a good luck charm. I guess it worked," she said.
"You're going to sleep with it on?" Kusukusu asked.
"Maybe it will bring me good dreams," she said.
"Alright goodnight," I said.
"Goodnight."
*Third Person POV*
"Is it ready?"
"Yes Mr. Valentine," a scientist said.
"Good, now start the signal," Mr. Valentine ordered.
"Yes sir." There was a giant radio tower on top of the Valentine building. It sent out waves that no one would be able to hear.
"It's working sir," the scientist said. Mr. Valentine smiled. The phone beeped.
"Yes?" he answered.
"Sorry to bother you sir but your daughter would like to speak to you," a secretary informed him.
"Alright, thank you," he said then hung up. He stood up from his desk. He had bright blonde hair and dark blue eyes. He looked very thin but intimidating at the same time.
"You keep the machine running. I need to have a talk with my daughter," he said then walked out of the room.
Rhythm: What's with this guy?
Kusukusu: He's seems scary
Temari: I'm sure it's nothing and the author is going crazy
Daydreamer: HEY!
Termari: Anyway here's question #2
Kusukusu: What do you think Mr. Valentine is doing?
Rhythm: Review