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Chapter 3

Warm sunshine filtered through the SHINING USA dressing room, located in the back of the auditorium. Natasha sat by her designated make up station, her mirror adorned with photos of beautiful landscapes originating from Mediterranean countries. She sighed deeply thinking about the handsome man she had just been introduced to. Staring dreamily at her reflection she remembered his scent of mahogany and teakwood, his azure eyes, and his perfect chiseled jaw line.

"Daydreaming again, are we?" Lexy grinned, resting her small right hand on Natasha's dark hair. Natasha looked back finding her friend clad in nothing but volleyball spanks and a bright lime green Nike sports bra. Both of her braids hanging loosely over her shoulders, her flat stomach protruding strong abdomen muscles. "Show off…" Natasha murmured to herself, making a grimace.

"Hey now! Don't be grumpy. I work hard for what I got, and you know it!" Lexy puffed her cheeks as she responded. "If I remember correctly, you came in with a baggy pair of sweatpants and a stained t-shirt – What happened to those?" a voice stated from the shadows. Gabriella came around the corner, wiping sweat off her forehead trying desperately to not think about the dark-haired prince she locked eyes with during their rehearsal. Every time she closed her eyes, she imagined brushing her fingers across his bangs with them finding their way down his long neck.

"Obviously, they are dirty and need cleaning and this is what I had left so…." Lexy's voice began to trail off into a whisper as she realized her friends had caught red handed in trying to impress the fedora wearing rocker she smiled at during their introductions.

Entering the dressing room come the rest of the members of Totally Spice changed and ready to meet back with STARISH in the foyer, before taking them to their condo on the property. "Okay ladies, we need to pow-wow." Sydney stated, dropping her violet and pink Under Armour bag to the ground. Her messy bun moving with a jolt as she turned to Hannah. "Let's clarify a few things first…" Hannah continued, clenching her jaw before speaking. "Did anyone in this room do any research on these guys before they got here?" The drop of a pin could have been heard before Vanessa broke the silence. "I read they are in the Top 3 boy bands in Japan. They have won several competitions, completed collaborations with Heavens, starred in movies, television dramas, and even commercials. Each of them seems to have their own special abilities besides that, but ultimately – they are not so different from us."

"You KNEW all this and didn't bother to tell any of us!?" Lexy shouted, throwing her arms up into the air out of frustration. Some nodded in agreement with Lexy, while others waited for a response from their quietest member.

"I had assumed all of you would have done your own research when Noelle told us a week ago." Vanessa answered coolly, her eyes piercing through Lexy's. "I expected good looking, but not downright gorgeous." Sydney stated as she leaned against the door frame of the dressing room. "To think we are surrounded by these studs for at least 3 months, how are we going to get any work done?" Sydney already felt distracted, thinking about things she hadn't since High School. Having to figure out what to wear every day, instead of walking out the condo looking like a potato sack, and wearing make-up on a normal basis.

"Guys, we can't get distracted now. We are professionals, and so are they. I am sure we can collaborate and make this a great partnership." Hannah stated matter of fact like, while she finished putting her hair up in a ponytail. Heavy lidded eyes beamed across the room, staring harshly at Hannah as she looked at each individual member feeling the heat rising. "What?" She asked, biting her bottom lip. "You are full of shit." Vanessa smiled, remembering Hannah practically drooling at Tokiya Ichinose who imitated an aura of leading STARISH.

The tension broke when everyone laughed heartily at Vanessa's reaction to Hannah's words.

Having the opposite sex around was going to make things difficult without a doubt, considering the girls have now worked together for over a year without a hitch. Sure, flings and one night stands had occurred among the girl band – but this was entirely different. They were now in proximity of what are arguably some of the most attractive men in the industry.

oooooOOOOOOOOooooooOOOOOOOoooooo

What do I even say to him? Where do I begin? Come on Hannah, think!

"While you are here we will be neighbors, your condo is directly next to ours. If you need anything it's no problem to swing by." Hannah stated as she walked next to Tokiya. Good job Hannah, just invite them into your home that you share with six other girls before talking it through with them. Hannah subconsciously palmed her forehead and cringed at the impact, Stupid Hannah, so stupid!

"Are you alright? Have I upset you?" Tokiya suggested stopping to come face to face with Hannah. Hannah swung around to be greeted by deep ocean blue eyes, a perfect nose, and high cheekbones. She blushed, when she realized she was staring at his kissable lips. "You had hit yourself, and I wasn't sure if I was the cause?" He asked cocking his head to one side, causing his bangs to move seductively.

Hannah's heart began to flutter. What is wrong with me? Why is my heart pounding? I just met the guy, and don't even know him. Shit! HANNAH! SAY SOMETHING! "No! No, not at all! I just…I…forgot something. I just remembered there was something I had to do and yeah…" Way to go loser. "Oh! We are here!" Hannah exclaimed.

Before them sat a beautiful terracotta colored townhouse, that included a wraparound balcony and large oak double doors. An orange tree bloomed in front of the home, wafting a scent of citrus. The waves of the ocean were audible from where they were standing.

"WOW!" Ottoya shouted rushing to the doors. "What does the inside look like?" He grinned with Syo and Natsuki by his side exhilarated as he was. "It's awesome! But first, let me pair you guys up." Hannah grinned remembering the discussion in the dressing room. "Sydney will go with Ottoya, Lexy and Syo, Momo and Natsuki, Natasha and Ren, Gabriella and Cecil, Vanessa and Masato, and I am with Tokiya." She begins to jiggle the keys into the door, when Syo began to speak. "So, we all of our own rooms?" The girls blinked, having been caught off guard by the question. "Um…yeah. Is that a problem?" Lexy answered without missing a beat. "REALLY? We have always shared rooms back in Japan! THIS IS AWESOME!" Syo balled his fists and jumped in excitement, his fedora falling off his blonde head.

Lexy went to pick it up to return to Syo, when she felt a shock of electricity run through her. She gasped and looked up to find Syo's turquoise eyes piercing through her soul. His eyes are so beautiful…. "I am sorry, I..." She stammered, for the first time not having anything clever to say. They were so close their noses were almost touching, he smelled of spices and amber. Lexy's heart began to race, desperately just wanting to lean in and kiss him. "Hey, it's nothing doll face." Syo replied quickly putting his fedora on his head trying to conceal his blushing face. He stood up and reached out his hand to help her from her crouching position.

Calm down. Syo snickered to himself as his mind began to form a dirty daydream. When the girls returned from the dressing room to meet them in the foyer, he couldn't help but stare at Lexy's perfectly toned body. He could determine from their dance performance that she was in shape, but not this kind of shape. He wanted to trace butterfly kisses down her abdomen, he imagined his thumb tracing her hips bones as she moaned his name in pleasure. While he never minded rooming with Natsuki, he was eternally grateful that he wasn't sharing a room during their stay in America. He shook away his thoughts, when he took a glimpse at the sun and all he could see was the face Haruka Nanami.

One by one the pairs entered the large living area that contained a fire place, a large sectional couch, a 4K flat screen television, and many other home like amenities'. The kitchen was large with a breakfast bar, and gorgeous wood finished cabinets. A sliding door went out to a deck, with a small table and tanning chairs. To Masato's delight in an adjacent room was a grand piano. He made a mental note to tune it when they returned from their dinner. Upstairs was dedicated to their personal rooms.

"Sydney-san! Show me my room!" Ottoya grinned as he took a hold of her wrist. Sydney gasped when she felt his long fingers around her. She could feel the callous around his tips from playing the guitar, and the scent of apples and sunflowers. Together they ran up the stairs, "To the right Ottoya! 2nd door on your left!" Syndey squealed out as they took a turn down the hallway. Ottoya swung open the door to his room to find his belongings resting on a queen-sized bed with a headboard out of African blackwood. His guitar had already been placed by the window next to his own sliding doors to the balcony. Ottoya swung himself around the room, never letting go of Sydney when suddenly she could feel her wrist sliding from underneath his fingers. "Sydney-san!" he gasped as he attempted to catch her, both landing on his bed covered in grey Egyptian silk sheets.

When he opened his eyes, he was mere centimeters from her beautiful face. Her cheeks were flushed, and her hazel eyes brightly reflecting back at him. She is beautiful…He could feel the curves of her breasts pressing against his chest, he was close enough to smell her. Her scent reminded him of spring, his favorite season, and strawberry fields. Small strands from her messy bun had come loose from the impact, making her look a bit disheveled. So kawaii….

Oh my god, this isn't happening! Sydney stared deeply at his face, trying to remember every single angle of it. His long lashes, strands of hair falling over his forehead that she desperately wanted to put back in place. There it was again, that autumn apple scent. She took a deep breath, feeling her cheeks becoming hotter by the second. What is he doing!?

Two long graceful fingers gingerly took a strand of her hair between their tips and slowly wrapped it around her right ear. She shivered when she felt his fingertips brush against her earlobe. He smiled warmly, but when he opened his mouth to say something he must have decided against it. He leaned up and stretched out his hand to her, his slender fingers inviting her to get up. "Are you alright?" he asked sweetly, his voice like honey. Sydney needed a minute to come back to her senses, when she finally realized he had asked her a question. "I'm fine. Thanks." Sydney answered slowly.

Ottoya slid open the glass doors, and stepped out onto the balcony desperately needing the breeze to calm himself. He had felt his member hardening as they laid on top of each other, and he had to regain his composure before Sydney would realize what was happening. He longingly looked out to the horizon, where the sun was slowly setting.

Oh, Haruka, how I wish you were here…