Me: Oh jeez, only one more day until i go back to school.
Cari: I really feel sorry for you.
Me: Yeah, me too. Anyways, the newest chapter is finally here! Just a quick disclamer: I don't own XS (of course), Cascada, Cobra Starship (sadly), or Paramore. Enjoy!
Kimiko grinned in anticipation as she adjusted her scarf. Tonight was the night of the bachelor/bachelorette parties and Lilia and Emeline had finally succeeded in getting Kimiko excited. She had seen pictures of the club they were going to on the Internet, and couldn't wait to go. Since flying to New York would take at least a day, the boys had decided to use the Golden Tiger Claws to get to their club tonight.
"Wow." Kimiko whirled around to see Rai leaning against the opposite wall, his eyebrow raised and a smirk on his lips.
"What? Think it's too showy?" Kimiko asked anxiously, looking down at her outfit which consisted of black shorts, high-rise boots, a low scoop-neck long shirt, a purple checkered scarf, and a grey fedora hat to top it off, no pun intended.
"No, I like it." he said, approaching her.
"Actually, I think it looks....sexy." he growled in her ear, sending shivers of delight up and down her back.
"I could say the same to you." she ran her eyes up and down his body. Rai was dressed a bit more simply, wearing a form-fitting black shirt, grey washout jeans, a belt hanging lopsided on his waist.
"Hey, did you ever manage to get Omi to put on clubbing clothes?" Kimiko asked suddenly. Rai grinned at the sudden memory.
"Nah. We tried everything. Lilia even gave him her patented sad face look, and still nothing." Rai shook his head.
"Oh well. If anyone tries to make fun of him, he'll just end up drowned." Kimiko said casually.
"Oy! Lovebirds! Hurry up in there and get out here! We've got some clubbing to do!" Lilia yelled from outside. Kim and Rai just rolled their eyes at each other and smiled before walking outside.
"It's about time. Alright boys, you know where you're going. Touch club, New York. If I get a call saying you guys are lost, I will personally rip both your heads off." Lilia threatened, pointing at Clay and Omi.
"You, I will have to wait until after the wedding to rip your head off." she said to Rai.
"Easy, girl. We're not gonna get lost. Now go have fun. But not too much fun, got it?" Clay warned, Emeline rolling her eyes at him.
"Relax, mon cher, we'll be alright." Emmy smiled, which set Clay at ease instantly.
"Well, let's get this show on the road. See ya tomorrow!" Rai gave Kimiko a goodbye kiss, twirling her around once before setting her on the ground again.
"Don't let them get into any trouble." Lilia told Omi before he pressed his lips to hers.
"I will make sure they behave." he smiled. Meanwhile, Emeline wrapped her arms around Clay's neck.
"Be safe." she whispered, smiling slightly.
"Will do, little lady." he gave her a quick kiss and a hug before pulling away.
"Golden Tiger Claws!" Rai yelled, ripping a portal in the air.
"Bye!" the girls waved at the boys stepped into the portal and disappeared.
"Now it's our turn. Silver Manta Ray!" Emeline threw the Wu into the air to let it grow to its size.
"Alright girls! To London!" Lilia yelled as she stepped on the gas.
"To London!" Kimiko and Emeline echoed.
"Whoa. Look at this line." Rai marveled as they arrived outside of the club.
"Well, Kimiko said to go straight to the bouncer and tell her that you are her fiance and we're her friends. She said that should get us in easily." Clay said.
"Thank goodness Kim's connected." Rai commented. The three men walked past the line, ignoring the angry looks and shouts from the people who had been waiting in line.
"Name?" the bouncer asked.
"Raimundo Pedrosa. I'm Kimiko Tohomiko's fiance and these are her friends." Rai was surprised at the change in the bouncer's face.
"Oh right! You're expected. Go right in." he moved to let them pass. The beat of the techno music instantly hit them as they walked into the smoky darkness. As they walked into the main room, they could see that the club was furnished in purple and grey giving it a futuristic look. There were numerous couches and sitting areas scattered here and there, as well as a long bar that ran across the entire east wall. The lights pulsed and bounced off their faces, barely showing the identical grins spreading across their faces.
"This place is kickin'!" Rai yelled, weaving his way through the throng of people.
"Trust the girls to pick out an awesome place like this. I wonder how they're doing." Clay said to Omi before joining the crowd of dancing people.
"Welcome to Café de Paris ladies!" Lilia squealed as they caught their first glimpse of the building. Not unlike the club in New York, this club also had a bouncer manning the front door. The girls walked confidently to the front of the line.
"Names?" the bouncer grunted.
"Kimiko Tohomiko, Lilia Agapeto, and Emeline Vance." Kimiko said in a businesslike tone.
"You can go in." the bouncer moved aside. The girls made their way inside and gasped. The first thing that caught their eyes was the gorgeous crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, its lights dimmed to match the intensity of the lights draped on the railing of the second floor. The second thing was the two twin staircases leading to the upstairs.
"Oh, I love this song." Emeline smiled and started to sing along.
Turn up the music
Let's get out on the floor;
I like to move it
Come and give me some more;
Watch me getting physical,
Out of control
There's people watching me,
I never miss a beat!
"Not bad, my dear. Now let's see your if you can dance as good as you can sing." Kimiko smirked and started pulling the redhead and the blond out to the dance floor.
I know your type
You're daddy's little girl
Just take a bite
Let me shake up your world
Cause just one night couldn't be so wrong
I'm gonna make you lose control
Rai tapped his foot to the beat of the song, lounging on the first free sofa he found. Omi and Clay were still on the dance floor, while he had slipped away to take a breather. Omi was shockingly good at dancing, much to his and Clay's surprise.
"She was sooo shy. Till I drove her wild." Rai sang under his breath.
"This seat taken?" Rai looked up to see a pretty brunette gesturing to the space next to him.
'Oh lord, I really hope she doesn't start hitting on me.' Rai thought.
"Nah. You can sit." he said, hoping that would be the end of it. Of course, he was wrong.
"So you come to Touch often?" the girl asked.
"No. This is my first time here actually." he responded.
"Oh, well that's cool. So is this your first time to New York, or do you live around here?" she asked, shifting her position so that Rai had a clear view of her legs.
'Oh hell.' he moaned internally. Outwardly, he maintained his composure.
"No, I don't live around here. I'm actually just here to celebrate my bachelor party. I'm getting married the day after tomorrow." Rai stressed, hoping she would get the hint. But unfortunetly for him, she was persistent.
"Oh, congratulations. She's a very lucky girl." the girl ran her eyes up and down his body, the lust so evident in her eyes that it made Rai want to cringe.
'Where the hell are Clay and Omi when I need them?' he thought desperately.
"Ahh, this is so much fun!" Kimiko laughed as she, Emeline, and Lilia plopped down on a sofa. The girls had started out on the main dance floor, but had somehow danced their way into the blue room, where neon lights gave everything a bluish glow.
"Yeah it is! And you didn't want a party." Lilia teased.
"Well thank you for convincing me otherwise, oh great one." Kimiko mock bowed. Emeline laughed as Lilia stuck her tongue out at Kim. Suddenly, they were approached by three very handsome guys.
"Hello ladies. May we join you?" one of them asked smoothly.
"Oh, hold on. Let me save you some trouble. I'm getting married, and they already have steady boyfriends, and no, we wouldn't want your company anyway." Kimiko said, leveling the guys with a cold stare that made their blood run cold.
"Ah, sorry, we didn't mean to disturb you." the guy who had spoken first said hastily as they scurried away.
"Right on Kimiko!" Emeline raised her hand for a high-five.
"You have got to teach me how to do that stare." Lilia said.
"I just might. Remind me one day." Kimiko said.
"Hey, what time is it?" Emeline asked suddenly.
"Umm, 3 AM, why?" Kimiko asked, checking her cell.
"Because, didn't we agree that we were going shopping today too? And if we don't go now, we won't go at all, because I'm guessing that we're gonna crash for the rest of the day once we get back to the temple. Am I right?" she asked.
"Well, yeah, but where are we supposed to find a mall that's open at this hour?" Kimiko asked her.
"Hon, we're in London! I'm pretty sure we'll be able to find a mall that's open all night. And besides, you still don't have what you're gonna wear on your wedding night, do you?" Lilia and Emeline laughed as Kimiko turned an unhealthy shade of red."
"I don't think you're supposed to wear anything." Kimiko mumbled then turned redder as the other two girls laughed even harder.
"Come on, my little hyenas. We have some shopping to do." Kimiko grabbed them by their arms and started to walk towards the exit, Lilia and Emeline laughing the whole way.
Well you treat me just like, another stranger
It's nice to meet you sir, I guess I'll go
I best be on my way out
Ignorance is your new best friend
Ignorance is your new best friend
Rai barely heard the song as he was slowly trying to edge away from the girl who said her name was Amy. Amy was now partially sitting on his lap, batting her lashes at him.
"Why don't we go upstairs where it's a little more...private." Amy cooed, shifting ever closer to Rai.
"I told you, I have a fiancee. And I'm pretty sure she would not like that." Rai said, near hysterical.
"Well, this is your bachelor party. And what's a bachelor party without any fun?" she winked.
Raimundo was seriously panicking, mainly at the thought of Kimiko somehow finding out about this and ripping him limb from limb, when he finally saw his saviours. Omi and Clay were headed towards him, incredulous looks on their faces.
"Help me!" Rai mouthed to Clay before Amy could notice. They immediatly understood and sprang into action.
"Hey Rai, buddy, I think it's time to go!" Clay said, grabbing Rai out of Amy's clutches.
"Yes, we did tell the girls we would be back early." Omi said, subtly putting himself between Rai and Amy.
"But it's only 4AM!" Amy protested.
"Oops, sorry, well gotta go. See ya. Or not." Rai gave Amy a cheery wave before he, Clay and Omi pushed themselves towards the exit. Once they were outside again, Rai took a deep breath.
"Aw man, thanks a lot you guys. I really owe you big time." Rai said gratefully.
"Hey, no problem Rai. It's what best friends do." Clay clapped a hand on his shoulder.
"We will always be there to help you, Raimundo. All you need to do is ask." Omi smiled. As the boys walked into an alleyway so they could use the Golden Tiger Claws in peace, Rai suddenly thought of something.
"Hey, you guys won't tell Kimiko about this, right? Not only will she kill me, that poor girl in there will also end up dead." Rai shivered at the thought of Kimiko when she was extremely angry.
"Don't worry. Your secret's safe with us." Clay assured him before opening up the portal.
"Thanks. You two are really good friends, you know that?" Rai said. Omi and Clay glanced at each other then at Rai.
"We know."
Me: Finally done! And you know what that means! The wedding chapter is next!!!! I've already picked out a picture of Kim's wedding dress and the bridemaid's dresses too! I'll post up the link on the next chapter. Hope you enjoyed this chapter and review please!
