Cursed Gender
By: Orika
Orika: An update finally!
Chapter 7: The Boys Goes Shopping?
(Kairi's POV)
I was sitting at a chair by one of the tables of the ice cream shop, when Roxas came. He looked worse for wear. He did all he could not to lose her.
"You look like you've been harassed by mobsters." I said jokingly reassuring him that I wasn't angry. He did all he could.
"More like a crowd of people." Roxas said taking a seat across from me.
There was a moment of silence then Roxas blurted out;
"I'm really sorry Kai. I'm gonna go and look for her again." He stood up from his chair and walked passing my chair when I grabbed his shirt.
"Forget it. There way too many people at the mall, it'll be difficult if not impossible to find her." I said. "I'm sure you're tired from moving through the crowd. I could've helped you but Savage dragged me off." I added irritate edging my voice I really got angry at what he did earlier, but then he was right at some point.
"Where is Sora?" Roxas asked looking around.
"At the counter ordering..." I said nonchalantly. "His treat, he insisted. How could I say no to good-ol' sea salt ice cream?" She added with a smile.
"I'll go and help him." Roxas said as he got up and went to the counter.
"Forget about it, okay." I said waving him off.
Honestly I was feeling guilty towards Roxas. This wasn't his problem but he somehow got involved, because of me, but I am grateful for him helping me out. I wouldn't know where I would be if I was alone.
(Sora's POV)
Maybe she was lying before. They seem to be very close, the sort of closeness that you could only associate with a couple. Why should I care though, it's so frustrating. Grumbling a few more curses as the tray was being filled-up with my orders I didn't realize someone was approaching.
"Hey Sora thanks a lot for the treat." Roxas said picking up the tray.
It wasn't as if I was treating him too. Kairi sort of ordered for him.
Roxas looked at me for a while then said; "Sorry, I'll pay ya later."
"No, no it's my treat, really." Was my irritation too obvious?
"Sorry, for being dragged into our trouble." Roxas said softly as if Kairi had some incredible hearing.
"What's up with the girl problem?" I asked straight away, this may be my only chance to know, Kairi wouldn't fuss up about it, no matter how many times I ask.
"Well, it's complicated." Roxas said averting his gaze.
"Pfft, does it have something to do with Valence?" I asked.
"Uhhh, sort of…" Roxas said averting his eyes.
What kind of answer is that? Before I could try again Roxas looked at me and said;
"It's complicated because it isn't my business to tell you anything, its Kairi's business. If you want to know you have to ask her." Roxas said. "I'm just helping her out because she has no one else to rely on."
"What about her parents?" I asked.
He hesitated for a while then simply said; "They wouldn't believe her."
Discussion had ended when we reached the table. Good thing Kairi was facing away from us because she would've asked what we were discussing.
"Sea salt ice cream..." Kairi said grabbing one on the paper plate and took a bite, shivering after. "Brain freeze…"
Roxas laughed "You should be careful you might get brain damage, although you can't really get one if you don't have one." He joked as he sat adjacent to her left and me taking the chair on her right.
Kairi punched him in the shoulder. I mentally cringe on Roxas' behalf. I know how hard her punches are. I still have the proof on my now shaded eye, good thing we passed by a store that sell shades or I might still be walking around the mall with a black eye saying hello to every people we walked by.
"Why are you wearing sunglasses Sora, we're inside the mall and it isn't very bright in here." Roxas said.
Kairi coughed and angled her chair facing away from me, licking her ice cream. I glared at her before turning to Roxas and lifted my shades for his inspection.
"Ouch…" Roxas said as I drop the shade back. "Sorry, I forgot Kairi's punches really leaves a mark."
"It's his fault for being a stalker. I thought there was a robber trailing me." Kairi said nonchalantly.
"Aren't you carrying a pepper spray?" Roxas asked.
"I don't know which could be worst, a pepper spray or her punch." I said licking my ice cream.
"I guess both the weapon and the wielder are either deadly." Roxas said laughing.
"I don't know how you could stick up with him man." I asked Roxas.
"Kai maybe is a deadly person but when push comes to shove he'll never leave you behind." Roxas said.
I was about to ask why Roxas called Kairi a he when Roxas howled in pain rubbing his right shin. I could see Kairi glaring at him. Roxas nodded his apology.
I just blinked twice. What was up as if they had some sort of mental communication, what is up with these two and why wouldn't they let me in this whatever it is and why do I care for that matter.
Yeah, right. And pigs could fly…
(Kairi's POV)
I could feel the awkwardness. All three of us were just walking around the mall with nothing to do. I hate this atmosphere I started looking around, and that's when I saw something I've been waiting for.
Leaving them behind I quickly ran and stared at the struggle event poster that was posted in a poster ad glass hanging on the wall of the mall.
"The date isn't too near but they already set the posters up?" Sora's voice said and I stared at his reflection from the glass.
From how he was smiling at my reflection, I could tell that he wasn't that much interested at the details. Though he could simply be because as he said the day of the event isn't about to come soon.
"Well, the event is that popular to anyone who is interested." Roxas added looking at the poster.
"To which is about a hundred people regardless of age." I said. "I did read funny stories of it should have been, martial arts, which is completely ridiculous…" I added.
"Well, it should have been. It's all the rage in today's generation and all." Sora said looking at me.
"And what sort of moves are going to be taught from it? How to bash people's heads...?" I said glaring at him.
"Now Kai, don't be so angry at Sora just because you can't participate in it." Roxas said hitting home at why I was fuming.
Sora tried to keep his face bland but his "Pfft…" was a dead giveaway that he was laughing.
"Finding something funny, Savage?" I asked clenching my fist thinking that even with the sunglasses I could still hit him.
"No… Sorry, but I just didn't think that a girl would be into something like this." Sora pointed out.
I could hear Roxas's mumbled "Uh, oh…" He knew I was losing my temper, with Sora.
"What's wrong with a girl participating?" I said instead. "Afraid for a girl to kick your ass, Savage...?" I added sweetly smiling at Sora.
Sora just stared at me for a while. "You know you're much prettier if you smile instead of frowning or glaring all the time."
Surprised by the sudden first complement I received from the opposite sex. I couldn't help by the rising hotness on my cheeks. I had just been complimented as a pretty girl, though I'm not sure whether to take it as a complement or an insult.
'What is wrong with you, Kai?' I thought. 'The guy just called you a pretty chick.'
Couldn't think of any come back, I simply blurted; "Sea porcupine…"
Then walked off, then a pair of "Hey…" from both Sora and Roxas came as they both caught up to me.
We then went to some stores that were meant for "men" and the weird thing was I felt like I was the old Kai Valence hanging out with his friends.
(Sora's POV)
As soon as I got home, I went straight to my room. With the bag of purchases I bought from the mall. Kairi insisted that I just simple put everything in one bag since the items would fit all of it there. Which is I could admit more practical instead of carrying bags of small items.
I placed the bag at the floor by the side table and jumped at my king sized bed looking at my reflection at the body size mirror at the corner of my room. I removed the shades and looked at… Ahem my black eye… That'll teach me not to surprise Kairi.
I lay back on my bed, relieving about our time at the mall.
Kairi had no trouble accompanying Roxas and I at the male's section, but was quite horrified at being dragged to girl's section where Roxas and I did nothing but toss dresses, miniskirts and some feminine tops for her, to which she kept on declining, even with Roxas's offer of paying for it, as payback. To which Roxas explained that Kairi lent him money then forgets that he owes her.
For a girl she seemed to be more comfortable looking at the men's section instead of in her own section. And the thing that surprised me the most was how adept she was at choosing the right clothes for a guy.
I glared as it made me think that maybe she shops with her boyfriend. I took out the perfume that Kairi had chosen for me, relieving that moment.
I was at the perfume stand trying out some scents on my wrist when a feminine hand grabbed it and pulled it over a distance of her face.
"This doesn't seem to be right for you." Kairi said then asking the clerk for more types of scent they have. Roxas had gone off to the bathroom. She and I were at the perfume section waiting for him.
The clerk gave her once he sprayed on sample papers. Kairi smelled one after the other while looking at me. Then she asked for a bottle sample of the scent she picked. Then sprayed it at my other wrist, I sniffed it and strangely I like the scent she picked.
"Smells nice…" I said.
"Isn't it, fits you perfectly. Chicks will certainly dig it." Kairi said. She then turned at the clerk. "How much is this for?"
It was certainly weird for a girl to use the word chick. Not that there's anything wrong for a girl to use it, I just haven't heard of one that did.
The clerk declared a low price explaining that it was one of the items that was on sale.
"Perfect, we'll take one." Kairi said.
The clerk then brought out a box wrapped in plastic and placed it on the counter, thanking us as another customer came.
I was about to grab the box when Kairi swiped out of the counter and headed to the cashier.
"Hey, that's mine." I said as I followed her.
"I'm paying for it." Kairi simple said placing the item at the cashier.
"But it's mine." I protested, taking out my wallet but Kairi was too quick as she handed the exact amount to the woman behind the cash register.
"Whoops, too late…" Kairi said as the girl punched in the cash. "No need for a bag." She added.
I couldn't believe how she could easily control to her side. She then inserted the item with the receipt on the lone shopping bag I was carrying.
"Consider it my thanks for coming along with us and humouring me." Kairi said and flashed a charming smile which made the heat rise on my face. Good thing she turned around and didn't see.
Now lying on my bed, I kept on thinking girls usually bat their eyes when they try to charm me thinking they look sexy but not just makes me want to laugh. But Kairi who's not even trying to flirt with me and was just smiling naturally seem to hit me on the spot. She is pretty without even trying.
I raised the box with both hands smiling as I remembered and muttered; "We'll take one."
End of Chapter 7
Orika: At one point I was going to use "shopping" instead of "hanging out" but that would be sort of weird for a male to use the word, though that's just my opinion.
Vampire Orika: Why don't you ask the male species then for their opinion if you're not sure? *Sigh* Mortals…
Orika: And here I thought I'll finally have some peace and quiet. Anyway Review please anything is welcome under the moon and sun, until next time…