AN: So Sorry About The Delay But I Am A Very Busy Undergrad! Please Enjoy This Much Needed Update & Review Your Suggestions For Improvement

Chapter 3

A week later, Rei Hino was busy at the shrine doing her chores. It was a Saturday evening and most of the crowd had left for the day. The shrine had been visited by many patrons and Rei sold many charms. But no matter how profitable the barrage of customers was, they always left a huge mess that the ravenette was left to clean up. As usual her grandfather was having tea and preparing to say his prayers for bed and Chad was more than likely hiding to avoid work.

Luckily for Rei, she was just about finished as her old friend from school Mika came into temple. The brunette had attended T.A. Academy with Rei, but was now working as an assistant in one of her father's many businesses. She was also planning her wedding, while her fiancé was completing medical school.

"Hello Rei!" Mika said cheerfully. "How have you been?"

"Just fine Mika", Rei replied with a smile. "Please say you can come inside for tea. It's been too long since I've seen you."

"Of course!" the brunette replied.

Together the two finished the remaining chores and headed into Rei's room. As the two settled down and had their tea Rei couldn't help but notice the joy radiating from her friend.

"You seem so happy Mika", Rei said warmly.

"Oh Rei I am!" the brunette replied happily. "You know it's always been my dream to get married and have children."

"Yes, I also remember you being thrown out of class several times for drawing wedding dresses on you assignments", her friend teased.

The two laughed and Mika blushed slightly at the memory.

"Well what about you Rei?" she asked. "Is there someone you have your eye on?"

Rei flashed back to the smirking guy at the bus stop. What was his name? John? Jack? No it was Jason!

"Hello?" Mika called snapping Rei out of her memory. "Who is he Rei Hino, spill it!"

"There is no one!" Rei lied quickly. "You know I'm studying to become head priestess, I don't have time for distractions!"

"Love isn't a distraction Rei," the brunette said softly. "I really feel like you should get out and experience different things. I'm sure it'll come in handy once your head priestess."

Rei stared at her friend for a moment.

"Perhaps your right Mika", she said thoughtfully.

The brunette smiled brightly.

"Well I'm glad you think so", Mika said nervously. "Because tomorrow night you're going on a date!"

The ravenette's eyes bulged as she spewed tea everywhere.

"A what!?" she yelled loud enough to shake the shrine.

….

"Well what do you say Jason?" a deep voice asked. "Jason?"

"Huh?" the blonde man replied looking up from his paperwork. "Did you say something Ryan?"

It had been another long, busy week at the office.

"I asked if you were available for a blind date tomorrow." Ryan said frowning.

Jason studied his friend for a moment. Ryan was a handsome guy with light brown hair and piercing green eyes. He was finishing up his residency while Jason was already a successful lawyer. The two had been close friends for years now.

"A blind date?" he finally replied. "Just because you've decided to give away your freedom to matrimony doesn't mean I plan to follow suit."

Ryan burst into laughter and held up his hands in defense.

"Chill out Jase," he said. "It's a blind date not an arranged wedding. My fiancé's just trying to set her friend up and I thought you'd be the perfect candidate."

"Hmm", the blonde thought aloud. "Mika is pretty hot, so her friend will probably be half decent."

"Watch it Jase", Ryan growled as he stood up to leave. "I've gotta get back to the hospital. The date's at Ryan's Bistro tomorrow at 8, Mika & I will be joining you guys too. Dress casual and try not to be an ass!"

He sprinted from the room to avoid the stapler that flew after him.

…

Is a date really what I need right now, Jason thought as he headed home for the day. It was far after midnight and his caseload had been so heavy this past week he hadn't even had time to research Hino further. Or maybe he was wasting his time? She hadn't really shown much interest in him. Then why was she always on mind? With that long, flowing hair and her adorable little scowl.

Jason sighed. Maybe this date would be a good chance to meet someone new and get his mind off her. The blonde finally reached his large home and walk into the dark, empty house. Yeah this date is definitely what I need.