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Thank you readers! I'm having a major writer's block... so please be patient!
It's been a week since the party that reunited her and her father. She spent more time talking to him on the phone now, while he was running around the world doing business. They made several plans to spend more time with each other to get to know one another better. On top of having a better relationship with her father, those who attended the party, started noticing and being more friendly with her at school, especially the boys.
"Reina!"
She stopped, turning around to see Meg hurrying towards her through the school halls.
"Hey," she greeted her, breathlessly.
"Hey," Reina said back smiling.
"Where are you going?"
"Uh, no where in particular. You?" Reina asked as they resumed walking.
"Just going to give my brother his jacket," she said lifting his jacket to show her.
"Oh…," Reina smiled sadly. 'I haven't seen him since that party.'
"Yeah, so wanna come with me?" Meg asked curiously looking at her.
"Uh, no, it's okay, you go ahead. I'm gonna head to the library to study," she lied.
Meg looked at her for a moment before shrugging. "Oh… okay then. I'll catch you later, alright?"
"Yeah." Reina said before taking off in a hurry.
'Hmm… I wonder what's wrong with those two?' Meg thought, looking at Reina's hasty departure. 'Hm, Kyo's being an ass to everyone and Reina avoids conversations about Kyo... maybe Jun might know.' She walked up the stairs to the loft in the lounge room.
"Hey brat, what are you doing here?" Seijun asked Meg when he saw her.
"I'm not a brat, Jun. Where's Kyo?" she asked annoyed.
"Over there sulking," he nodded in Kyo's direction.
"Oh… still?" she asked, rolling her eyes. "What is it with those two?"
"Two? You mean Reina?"
"Yeah, you'd think they'd be happy to see each other after so long, but ever since that party they've been acting like they don't know each other."
"Yeah, no kidding. He's like a bear with a sore head. You should have seen him today, he scared everyone off with just a glare."
"I don't doubt that, I've seen it before. He gets it from my dad. Well, I'm going to talk to him. Catcha later Jun," she said as she walked over to Kyo.
"Hey Kyo," she greeted cautiously.
"What do you want?" he replied glaring at her.
"Geez, what's up your ass?" she shot back.
"What'd you want?" he asked impatiently.
"Just bringing your jacket to you since you left in such a rush this morning, geez," she said, throwing his jacket to him.
"Thanks," he said, sighing.
"What's up, big bro? What's the matter?" she asked, concerned.
"Nothing."
"Are you sure?" she prodded.
"Yeah…"
Reina looked at him, before her lips curled up evilly. "Reina's a nice girl, huh?"
Kyo glared at her. "Aren't you leaving yet?"
"Alright, alright… see you later, butt head," she said, leaving him, satisfied with his response.
Kyo waited until his sister left before turning to Seijun. "Have you ever felt like you thought you knew someone, but find out that you really didn't?"
"Uh, no, why?"
Kyo sighed. "Nothing, never mind."
Seijun stood there for a moment, deciphering what he just said. "Well you really can't claim to know someone until you can say you trust them. I'm assuming that you're talking about Reina?"
Kyo glanced at him quickly before looking away. "Maybe."
"Why are you mad at her anyways?" Seijun asked, picking a lint off his shirt.
"Because! She knew who I was and never mentioned the fact that she was the girl I used to know. She pretended like we didn't have a past together. She pretended like she didn't know me! You know how stupid I felt when I found out who she was?!" he said angrily.
"That's it?"
"What do you mean that's it?! How can I trust someone who lied to me ever since we met?"
"Maybe she had a reason. Maybe she wanted you to remember who she was."
"How? She never mentioned her last name… EVER!"
"Well maybe she wanted to see if you were the same boy she remembered… I don't know. Why are you getting upset anyways? I mean come on. It's been what? 10 years since you've last seen her."
"The whole point is that I spent two years looking for her after she left. I thought about her everyday. You should remember. We went on that stupid girl hunt and got lost for two days in the woods. She never wrote, called or even tried to visit me. And now after all these years, she didn't even want to admit that she remembered me."
"Kyo…," Seijun sighed. "Maybe she thought you forgot about her… ever think of that?"
"How can she think that?" he scoffed.
"Well, hmm, maybe because, like me, she figured it's been 10 YEARS, and maybe you forgot about her… yeah?" he said sarcastically.
"Don't be an ass," Kyo replied, lightly punching his friend in the arm.
"Hey, you like her a lot, huh, Kyo?" Akito said, popping out of nowhere.
"Where the hell did you come from?!" Seijun yelped, heart pounding with fright from Akito's sudden appearance.
"W-What?!" Kyo asked, face blushing.
"You do, huh?" Akito grinned.
"I-I don't," Kyo forcefully denied.
"Look at him, Jun. He's all red from embarrassment," Akito laughed. "So that's why you've been so grumpy lately. You like her."
"S-Shut the hell up, Kito, you bastard," Kyo growled, even redder from his friend's teasing.
"Nope, I'm not a bastard. Everyone knows who my mom and dad are." Akito dodged Kyo's attacks as he danced around the table singing off tune. "Kyo and Reina sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g!"
Seijun shook his head and sighed loudly. 'When will these two grow up?' he thought to himself.
"AHH!!! JUN HELP ME!" Akito screamed as Kyo narrowly caught him.
Seijun laughed. "I don't know, Kito. You did start it."
"Aw come on, Jun. I think he's really gonna kill me this time!" Akito huffed as he ran around the table even faster.
"Yeah, I am gonna kill him!" Kyo yelled.
Seijun rolled his eyes and shook his head before standing up. As Akito ran pass him, he stepped out in front of Kyo with his arms wide open. "Stop, Kyo. Remember, you're the bigger man. Kito's not worth it."
"Yeah, I'm not worth it," Akito grinned at Kyo.
"It'll be worth it in a minute when my foot's down your throat!" Kyo growled.
"Aw, you don't mean that, Kyo," Akira teased.
"Kito, shut up or I'm gonna let him pass."
"Okay, my lips sealed," Akito said, inching towards the stairs. "But I still think he's in love with her that's why he's so mad! And cuz other guys are starting to notice her!" he yelled as he ran down laughing.
"Akito, you're DEAD!" Kyo yelled.
Seijun stood there and laughed.
"What the hell are you laughing for?" Kyo growled as he turned to Seijun.
"You- You should see the l-look on your f-face," he barely got out as he laughed hard.
Kyo punched him in the arm, hard. "Shut the hell up."
Seijun kept laughing until he couldn't laugh anymore. He ended up gasping for breath as he slowly stopped. "Haven't laughed so hard in a long time," Seijun smiled, rubbing his stomach.
"At my expense, no doubt."
"But you have to admit, he has a point."
"No, he doesn't," Kyo disagreed, frowning.
"Yes, he does. You do like her… admit it."
"So what if I do?" he growled, running a hand through his hair.
"Kyo… get over it. She's a chick, dude. Chicks are weird. There is no way in hell you'll ever be able to understand girls. If you like her, you like her. If not, well… sorry to say this, but get over it. Honestly there are so many other hotter chicks than her."
"Shut up. She's not like the rest of them… and I didn't say I liked her."
"Whatever, man. Look, just go out with us tonight and see how you really feel. If you don't enjoy yourself, then I guess you're stuck. If you do, then she's just another girl," Seijun tried to reason with Kyo.
"Alright, whatever," Kyo sighed in defeat.
Reina hid herself in the library, trying to study her text books unsuccessfully. She sat back and stretched, letting out a big sigh.
"What's the matter?"
"Whoa!" Reina yelped in surprise as Meg came up behind her. "Don't do that!"
"Do what?"
She shook her head. "Never mind. What's up?" Reina said, closing her text books.
"Nothing. Just thought I'd join you," Meg said sitting down across from her. "Hey, what're you doing tonight?"
"Hmm, nothing really, why?" she asked curious.
"Come out with me tonight."
"What?"
"Come clubbing with me. My Uncle Akira owns it, so we'll get the best seats and everything."
"Uhh… I don't think-"
"Come on! It'll be fun," Meg pleaded. "Besides, you need a break. Like they say, all work and no play."
"Yeah, but-"
Meg stood up. "Great! So I'll see you at your house okay? Don't worry, I know where you live. That's one good thing about being a Domyouji. We get what we want," she winked and giggled before leaving.
"But- I- you…," she sputtered after Meg. Reina let out a big sigh. She picked up her eraser and tapped it against the table absently. 'I could go, I guess… why not? Maybe it'll help me forget about Kyo.' She got up and gathered her books when the bell rang and headed to class.
Later that night…
DING DONG…
Reina got up from the couch and peeked out the door hole before opening it.
"Hey Meg. Come in," she moved aside to let her in. "You're early."
"Yeah, I know, but I brought some clothes for you to borrow," Meg said as she snapped her fingers. Four men each lugged two suitcases in.
"Uh, what's going on? What are they doing?" she asked as two more men came in with flowers and bags that gave off a deliciously good smell.
"You're getting a spa treatment and a make over."
"A-A what?!" she exclaimed with shock. "Uh, you never said anything about a make over!"
"Oh, did I forget to mention? Well, it's too late for complaints now. Ah… here he is," she said as a handsome man wearing a pink shirt and tight white trousers walked in. "Marcos!" They greeted each other with kisses to both cheeks before she turned back to Reina.
"Reina, this is Marcos, the top hair stylist in the world. He will be giving you your make over today."
"A pleasure meeting you, honey," he said, flamboyantly bowing and kissing her hand. "Oh my goodness! What is this? Honey, these are just so dirty!"
Reina snatched her hand back and blushed.
"My darling, Meg, I am so glad you called me! This girl needs a T.M.O! And her clothes! Ugh, oh my god, we must start immediately!"
"T.M.O?" Reina asked uncertain.
"Total Make Over, darling," Marcos said before clapping twice. An army of women and men came in whisking Reina into the living room.
"What the…," Reina said in shock as she glanced around. Her living room was gone. She saw little booths set up with individual tools and kits. "I-Is that what I think it is?!" she gasped as she saw a lady stirring a small pot of sticky goo that looked like honey.
"Yup, wax," Meg grinned wickedly. "Now, let's begin."
A few hours later…
"Now, ladies and gents, the moment you have all been dying for!" Marcos announced as he opened the door.
Reina hesitated before walking out. She heard collective gasps as she took a step forward. Meg walked up to her, face full of shock.
"Reina…"
"What? What's the matter? Do I look okay?" Reina asked nervously. She hasn't seen herself either, not with Marcos rushing her through everything.
"You look… amazing!" Meg cried with happiness. "Why you hid yourself all this time, I don't know, but I am so glad you let me do this. You're a total knockout!"
"I feel different, but I don't think knockout is what I'd call myself," Reina smiled, blushing.
"What?! Have you seen yourself?!" Meg exclaimed. Reina shook her head. "Well, what are you waiting for?" Meg pushed her towards the large full length mirror.
What Reina saw there shocked her. She hardly recognized herself. From the make up to the clothes she wore, Reina would have never in her life even thought for a second she could look… beautiful.
"I was scared that I wouldn't be able to do it, but I did," Marcos said fluttering his lashes, bringing his hand to his chest. "Let me tell you how I worked my charms, shall I?" He strode over to Reina.
"Let's start with your make up. You have such beautiful skin, so we had an easy time. You have amazingly long lashes, darling. I don't know why you never did anything with it! We just lightly darkened it with a touch of mascara and used a black eyeliner that brought out your brown eyes. Notice how it's more of a burnt honey than brown now? And oh, all the wonderful colors we could put on to accentuate your eyes now that we finally tweezed your eyebrows! Oh!" he cried, fanning his eyes. "You are just… a work of art! MY work of art!
Reina kept starring at her reflection. Her eyes were colored by black eye shadow, giving her a smoky eye look, her cheeks glowed with a shimmering rose blush, and her lips shined with a rich pink creamy lip gloss that made her lips look fuller. Her hair looked soft and shiny. It also looked thicker by the way the hair was cut. Marcos called it a round layer style. The shorter layers were swept to one side to frame her face, drawing attention to her eyes. The rest cascaded down and around, curled at the end like a hook, to highlight the different layers in her hair.
She looked down at the outfit she wore. The sparkly lavender spaghetti strapped top revealed two full breasts pushed up by the miracles of a strapless bra. It hugged her like a second skin, showing off the curves she hid underneath her baggy clothes. The simple black skirt she had on was cut a little above her knees with a slit on the right front side that reached mid thigh to show off her tanned shapely leg. Her legs wobbled a bit at the strappy high heeled shoe she wore. 'How does anyone walk in these anyways,' she thought, trying to balance herself.
"Well, what do you think?" Meg asked excitedly.
Reina couldn't find the words to express how she felt. Tears clogged her throat as she turned to look at Meg, Marcos and his staff. "I can never repay you all for this. Thank you," she managed to get out wobbly, her eyes filled with tears.
"Don't you dare cry! You'll ruin your make up," Meg joked, hugging her. No one had a dry eye in the house.
"Oh my god, this is so sweet! Ah, I think I'm going to cry!" Marcos said, fanning his eyes. Everyone laughed and started gathering their equipments.
"Reina, you're going to have every guy eating at the palm of your hand," Meg said excitedly. "Come on, it's time for us to go." The girls gathered up their purses, said a round of thank yous, then got in Meg's chauffeured car headed towards the club.
Sorry, I know this chapter was kind of rushed! I've just been so busy! Hopefully the next chapter will be better! Isn't Kyo just like Tsukasa? Making up excuses to justify their actions? Lol, but you can't help but love em. Please leave a review!