Rima and Shiki met up at the front gates of Cross Academy, at exactly 2. Rima appeared wearing a long, black trench coat, covering most of her body, including her arms, all the way to her mid thights. Shiki wore an identical coat, except it didn't anywhere below his hips. The couple both had parasols with them, but once Rima appeared with hers, Shiki closed his own and held Rima's for both of them. The two walked to their car, which was prepared by their manager, a fellow vampire as well.
Once inside, both of them sat in the backseat, side by side, and put their parasols away to the side. The driver, started engine and made their way to the location where the photo shoot will be.
"Good thing it's at 2, instead of 1O, right Rima?" Shiki said, looking at out at the window before briefly looking at Rima.
"Yeah, but I still wish it was still around 6, just like yesterday. The sun's ray are most strong around this time to 5. I don't like that." She replied back, her voice almost lacking emotions.
Usually, if anyone witnessed their usual day-to-day routines and activities, they'd be surprised on how much more they talk. The two was known as the couple with very few words. If that was the case though, their relationship wouldn't be as far as now, wouldn't it.
"Say, do you think we'd be doing some outdoor pictures? I'd hate to go out there..." Rima told Shiki. Neither Shiki nor Rima liked to be out in the sun too long, actually any vampire wouldn't enjoy being in the sun, but these two were especially careful since they were models. If possible, they would refrain on going outside at all, unless the sun had gone back into it's hiding.
"Possibly, since it's already Autumn. So, there's still some outdoor shots. It shouldn't be that bad though, Rima" The male vampire reassured her. He'd also wouldn't want to go outside and do some shots. Mostly though, they'd be somewhere shady. Never did they stayed outside more than they should.
"Rima, tilt your head a little bit more and Shiki, lean on her more." The photographer said, with a thick accent that could only come of Okinawa. She also said some other things but the vampires couldn't make out what she was saying due to her dialect. "Wah, that's some good shots right there. How about we go outside now? It'd be solo shots so I'd like to have Rima out first." She began, "Also, Yuuka, change Rima into outfit 3 and have Shiki change into outfit 5." When she was done giving out the orders, she and her crew was the first ones out of the studio to the park which was across from the building.
Once Rima was out of her dressing room, she was now wearing a deep navy blue off-shoulder shirt with a black pinstriped vest over it. She had a layered skirt that was the color of her shirt , but the layering was black. Dark gray boots complimented the look, ending just below her knees. Her manager decided to guide Rima to the park so that the stylist could have her full attention on Shiki. Her manager, which went by the name Mariko, gave her Rima's parasol and led her to the park.
Rima was out there in the sun for 3O minutes, without any shade. She nearly passed out, as she was really close to being at her limits. If not, she had to push herself to just keep up her posture and made sure that her expressions were up to par as her other photoshoots. Shiki, saw that she was a bit flushed. He rushed by to her side, and seated her down where he used to sit.
"Are you okay, Rima?" He asked, with his voice almost thick with worry. He handed her a cold water bottle, not for her to drink, but for her to use it so that she can cool down. Rima, looking up, rejected his offer.
"I'm fine, it's nothing serious." Rima replied back.
"Shiki~ It's your turn now!" Shouted Mariko, their manager.
"We're going to be done soon, so hang on, Rima" Shiki said before letting Rima say anything back.
'Hmph, I'm really fine, Shiki.' Rima thought to herself as she leaned back in the chair and closed her eyes.
"Rima," their manager shook her until her orbs opened and surveyed the area. "We're done now, go get changed." Mariko said softly, with a small gentle smile. Shiki helped her get up, and led her to the changing room, allowing Rima to lean on him. Rima didn't really needed his help, but at the same time, she didn't do anything about it.
"How long..." Rima asked when they got in the car, sounding a bit tired, "did you take? ...For the shots."
"Not long, maybe only 15 minutes." Shiki replied back.
Rima nodded as her response, as she was still too tired even though she shouldn't be. That 15 minute "power" nap should have helped her. Instead, it didn't. "What time is it?" She asked the driver.
"Almost 4," the driver said politely, but his voice was really husky.
"Make sure you go rest up, okay? Rima? I'll see you tonight." Shiki told Rima before she entered her room. Following in suit, Shiki went to his room, and saw Takuma taking care of his sword.
"So, how was the photoshoot? Anything happen to Rima?" He said, giving off a smile that told Shiki that Takuma heard what he told to Rima.
"She was out in the sun for too long." He said simply, sitting on his bed.
"Yes, I found them. Yes, yes, no. Okay" The male hung up on his phone, as he leaned on his jet black car, smirking. "Finally, I tracked you two down. Booyyy, this is going to be fun."
I hope you enjoyed this chapter of Fate Ties Us Together.
I'm not yet good in showing a good steady romantic progression but I shall try my best ~
Please review and I'll see you in the next chapter ~
