Chapter Seven: Date Night
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Ren blankly stared at Kyoko...it took him forever to respond.
"Were you talking to me?"
"Umm.....Who else would I be talking to? It is just you and me in this room..."
Ren's eyes widened with joy. This was probably one of the happiest moments in his life...No it was the happiest moment of his life.
"When?"
Kyoko looks down at the floor. It really wasn't because she was embarrassed or anything...but more like...not knowing what to do next.
"Umm....you choose.....you may pick the place as well...."
"Okay then, tonight. I will pick you up at 5:45 PM for dinner. Wear something formal."
"...Okay....wait! Something formal? What sort of place were you thinking of?"
"You'll find out. Well as I can see that it is 2:00 PM now, so I will make my departure and come for you later. Remember, something formal."
Ren left Kyoko's house and one might say that he was skipping to his car. He was so happy, yet he had no idea how to express it.
Kyoko is once again alone in her home. She goes into her room and throws out everything in her closet to see what would be good enough to wear tonight. She finds this one knee-length aqua dress with sparkles on it that opened up in the back. Kyoko looks in the mirror and is satisfied with what she sees...except for one major detail. She has no sex-appeal. She kept wondering if Ren would care about that...then she stopped herself in mid-thought...What am I thinking? Why should I worry about whether Tsuruga cares about the size of my breasts? She decided that the aqua dress was perfect for the occasion and put all her other gowns away. Now, Kyoko needed to decide what make-up to wear.
Ren got back to his apartment and immediately suited up. He put on black dress pants, a white dress shirt, along with a black sports coat. Ren had to make a decision of whether to wear a blue tie that was the color of the ocean, or the red tie. He thought the blue tie would resemble Kyoko's bright, heart -warming character, but the red tie reminded him of the fire behind Kyoko's desire to act. He decided on blue.
Kyoko found a light shade of a pretty blue to match the dress. She also put on some black mascara along with a blue eye liner...She was ready to go. Kyoko needed to remind herself the reason why she was going on a date with Ren again, so she thought of all the times he has done something for her...especially supporting her and protecting her from Sho and that creepy Reino, that beagle guy*. She knew that she was making the right decision. The door bell rang and Kyoko swiftly opened the door. She saw a tall, dark, and hansome figure staring at her. He wore a black suit with a blue tie. It took her a moment to realize that he was Ren.
"Are you ready?"
"Yes...."
"Mog-"
"Call me Kyoko....tonight....I am Kyoko."
"Kyoko...How would you like to go to this party that is on a cruise? The man who is hosting it, invited me and said that I may bring someone....it's tonight."
"I would love to."
Ren's smile went straight to both of his ears when he heard these words. Maybe this relationship wasn't hopeless at all...maybe he had a chance with her.
"Okay...well we better be going..."
"Okay."
Kyoko locked up her house and followed Ren to his car. Kyoko was really surprised that Yashiro wasn't with him.
"Where's Yashiro? Was he invited?"
"Yes he was....but he was unable to make it." Actually, Yashiro felt he needed to stay behind so that he wouldn't bother Kyoko or Ren on this special evening.
"I see..."
The rest of the trip took place in silence...Ren kept wondering if he should say something, while Kyoko thought it was best to stay quiet. They arrived at the cruis.
"We're here." Ren got out of the car and opened Kyoko's door to let her out. He offered his hand in the process and she took it. Kyoko's heart started beating really fast.
Alright Kyoko. You are just on a date with Tsuruga...that's it. Calm Down.
The two of them walked on board the cruise.
"Why, hello Ren." a man started walking up to them. "I thought you couldn't make it."
"Change of plans, I guess."
"Looks like you brought a friend along."
"Sure did. This is Kyoko Mogami. She is a co-worker of mine and a close friend."
"I see. Well see you both around." Kyoko looked at Ren strangely when he said 'close friend.'
"Kyoko, do you want to grab a table to sit at while I get us both punch?"
"Sure."
Kyoko spotted a table and walked to sit down. She glanced around the room and saw that the cruise was magnificent. It had high ceilings with gold trim all around it. Three chandeliers hung low from it and there was wonderful paintings all around the room. Ren came back with two drinks.
"Do you like what you see?"
"Yes...its...somewhat relaxing here..."
"I think so, too."
Ren sat down at the table and scooted his chair so that he was right next to Kyoko. Kyoko thought about moving her chair away, but she didn't. Ren came to her ear and whispered.
"By the way, you look beautiful tonight."
When Ren spoke these words, Kyoko's face lit up with with both happiness and embarrassment.
Ren backed away from her ear and said. "You look a little surprised."
"Just a little."
"Why is that? Did you not know that you are the most beautiful girl in the room tonight."
What Kyoko intended to say was 'What are you saying?' but it came out different.
"It's just that....no one...not one person has ever told me that I was or that I am beautiful...You are the one and only one who has ever said that to me....so I was surprised when you said that."
"I see. Well, this shall be the first time you hear it, but not the last."
"How so?"
"I just think that you will hear it more in the future."
Kyoko rolled her eyes and leaned closer to Ren and kissed him on the cheek.
"Thank you, Ren."
"Anytime....Kyoko....Do you want to dance?"
"I will be honored to."
Ren stands up and bows to Kyoko. He then reaches his hand so that Kyoko may take it. She grasps his hand and they flew to the dance floor.
Chapter 7 ends! I hope you liked this chapter...Chapter 8 will be up this week sometime, so please don't miss it!!!
*Reino is in the manga...I did not make this character up...
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