So it's been a week since I've arrived in New York and I love it. The people are awesome, the music again, awesome, and the whole New York scene is just amazing. I love going out with the girls, basically just my aunt, a few of her friends, and Jenny. Though they keep complaining about my more Lolita look so they've decided that today is the day I get rid of my childish look and, as auntie put it, 'Flourish into the little sex kitten she knows is hidden away.'. Of course she was drunk when she said this, so I'm pretty sure the sober translation of this would have been 'beautiful flower'. Though it's not quite as funny as the original, it does make more sense and sounds a bit truer.
When I headed down the short flight of stairs to the kitchen area of the flat I rubbed my eyes and let out a loud yawn. I stretched my arms up towards the air and sat down at the counter, "Ohayo, Anita-san, and Nick-san."
"Remember your English here sweetie." Anita reminded me.
"Oh riiight…" I sighed.
My aunt set down a stack of pancakes in front of me, "So how are you doing this morning? Did you sleep well?"
I shrugged, "Ok I guess. I'm starting to feel a bit homesick though. I slept pretty well actually; I had the most awesome dream about being a Ninja and totally kicking ass. It was great."
Nick chuckled, "That's good. I'm glad it was a good dream and you were the one kicking ass, instead of the one getting their ass kicked."
"Yeah, that would have really sucked I agreed and took a bite from my plate. These were the best pancakes I've ever had. They were light, fluffy, cooked perfectly through, "These are amazing! I hope I marry a guy that's as good a cook as you are Nick. This is really brilliant!" I grinned at him.
"Why thank you. That's one of the best compliments yet."
"Mhmmm, you're welcome… Oh, so I talked to Kisa last night before I went to bed. They had just arrived at the beach house. She said it was beautiful there. Nice and green. She also said that she, Momiji-kun, and Tohru-nee were planning on catching stag beetles." I chuckled, he may look more grown up, but Momiji is definitely still Momiji.
"What's so funny? That sounds like a typical thing for them." Anita pointed out.
"True, but you wouldn't believe the contradiction between that childish behavior and Momiji's new look… Anyways, she said that Shigure had also invited Akito to come stay with them. I swear, if that bastard does anything to hurt that boy I'll crush his skull with my bare hands!"
"Well don't worry Akemi; I'm sure he'll be fine. He's got the others watching out for him after all, doesn't he?"
"Yeah… but… But still, I can't help but worry about him. He's not the strongest or most violent of the bunch, and when it comes to dealing with Akito that's exactly what you have to be." I sighed. After I finished eating up breakfast I went back up to my room, put in a CD, grabbed some clothes, and headed to the bathroom.
I got the water running and stepped in. The warmth from the water felt so good on my skin. It was really relaxing, which was exactly what I needed. I was getting a little overly worked up about this beach trip for the zodiacs. I'm sure Momiji would be fine. It's not like he'll ever be left alone with him. I washed my hair and got out of the shower. I dried off put on some jeans and a T-shirt, and went to my room to do my hair and make-up.
When I got in my room one of my favorite songs was playing. It was Hold My Hand, by New Found Glory. As I was getting ready I sung quietly and swayed with the music. I don't know what it is, but every time I hear this song I smile and have the sudden urge to dance. I guess it's just one of those things; then again, I'm like that with a whole bunch of song. But anyway~, after I finished my make-up I pulled my hair back into pigtails and then I just dance around my room and sang. Right now, at this moment, I didn't seem to have a care in the world. It's moments like this that I absolutely live for. Anytime get the chance I just forget the world around me I jump at it. After Hold My Hand ended Freunde Bleiben by Tokio Hotel came on. After dancing around and attempting to sing to that one I pulled on some converse and went into the living area.
"Jeez, took you long enough?" My aunt asked, "I don't know why you got your hair all done up, we're just going to get it redone in an hour."
"Well that's an hour that I don't feel like having my hair down." I sat down next to her on the couch.
"Oh, I see. Well come on. Sitting down was pointless. We're leaving now." She stood up and started walking towards the door.
"Right… I'm coming." I stood up and jogged to the door so she wouldn't leave without me.
When we got to the lobby I saw the blue haired girl I am so familiar with, "Hey Jenny!" I smiled. She was dressed in a black dress wit a thick black belt around her mid section and a pair of black ankle boots.
"Hey Aki-chan, are you ready for your make-over?" She asked excitedly.
"Actually, yeah, I'm really excited. I think it's about time I look my age. The change should be nice." I smiled.
"Good, I'm glad you're in that mindset." She smiled at me.
"Me too, I figure I might as well go in this with a positive attitude or else the whole day will suck and we don't want that."
"No, no we don't. Now let's get going." Anita ushered us outside to the hustle and bustle of the big city. As cars flew by in a blur of color we started look for my aunts little red corvette (yes… I just made a Prince reference. If ya'll don't know who that is go look him up cause he's iconic).
When we finally found it the three of us piled in a started the drive to the hair salon. Though my hair was the thing I was most scared of losing, it was also the thing I was most excited to change. (By now ya'll should know what she's gonna do to her hair, if not go back and look because I'm too lazy to describe it again)
After an hour in the car we finally made it to the salon. As we stepped through the large glass doors we were greeted with tons of 'hello's', 'how are you's', and 'how may I help you's'. I could tell this was going to be quite an experience, and I was ready to enjoy in it fully.