Takafumi and Ritsu stood at the bar with their drinks. Ritsu was uneasy in the night club setting without Masamune around but she managed. However, this didn't go unnoticed by Takafumi "Ritsu, relax"
"Sorry, I'm normally with Masa-kun while I'm at clubs, now I'm way nervous" Ritsu explained
"You can't go your entire life relying on Takano" Takafumi scolded.
"I'm not!" Ritsu protested "I just don't think I could be comfortable in a club without him, I'm fine otherwise" She pouted
"Whatever, look I need to go to the bathroom, if some guy tries flirting with you just flash the ring and if they don't get the hint just out right tell them you're taken" Takafumi warned. Ritsu nodded and focused on her drink in between texting Masamune.
And sure enough, it wasn't long until a guy came waltzing up to her "Hey cutie" The guy slurred. Ritsu jumped not expecting the attention. "What are you doing sitting here all alone?" The guy was attempting to sound sexy and it rubbed Ritsu the wrong way
"I'm waiting for my friend" Ritsu said and just like Takafumi had taught her before they arrived Ritsu raised her hands in front of her face and started toying with the ring.
"I can keep you company" He insisted "I'll even buy you a drink"
"No thanks, I'm fine" Ritsu stated firmly returning to texting Masamune.
"C'mon don't be like that" The drunk whined. Ritsu turned back with a huff
"I have a fiancé, leave me alone" Ritsu stated firmly hoping it would work otherwise she'd need to make a run for it to find Takafumi. The guy was about to say something when the guy was jerked back and a man with light brown hair and matching eyes was glaring down at him.
"She clearly said she wasn't interested, idiot" The man said shoving him away with a growl "You okay?" he asked tilting his head
"I'm fine thank you" Ritsu answered wearily. The guy seemed to pick up on this and chuckled
"Relax I'm not interested. At least not like him, I'm here to have a few drinks with some colleges" the man waved his hands. Ritsu relaxed when she caught the glint of his wedding ring "Do you need some company till your friend comes back?" The man offered.
"That would be nice" Ritsu sighed "That was honestly terrifying" she added
"Maybe next time bring more friends" The man chuckled sitting next to Ritsu "I'm Kirishima Zen"
"Onodera Ritsu" Ritsu raised her hand to show off her ring "Soon to be Takano Ritsu" she smiled proudly
"Oh congratulations" He smiled. "You must be excited" Ritsu nodded her head vigorously. Suddenly a hand slammed down on the table Ritsu looked up and giggled seeing a rather unhappy Takafumi glaring at Zen who smirked knowing he wasn't doing anything wrong
"Taka-chan! Don't be mean" Ritsu giggled "He was keeping me company" She added
"They all say that" Takafumi growled
"But do they all have a wedding ring?" Zen pointed out flashing his own ring. Takafumi relaxed slightly backing off but not easing her glare. "Thanks for looking after her"
"It's nothing, I have a daughter and kind of saw her in Onodera's place I got annoyed" Zen shrugged. "see ya, Onodera-san, Taka-chan"
"Don't call me that!" Takafumi snapped.
"Then what do I call you?" Zen asked teasingly
"Yokozawa" She hissed.
"Gotcha, I'm Kirishima," Zen grinned and sent a playful wink and Takafumi huffed.
"You okay?" She asked turning to Ritsu. Ritsu burst out laughing at the grumpy look on her friend's face.
Onodera Ritsu
Ritsu and Takafumi were walking back to Ritsu and Masamune's apartment late at night, Masamune agreed to walk to meet them half way and Takafumi was planning on staying with them for the night. Ritsu was the drunker one of the two just giggling happily and chatting away with a grin. Takafumi turned to look at Ritsu as she made a gesture in regards to the story she was telling and noticed a couple of guys staggering behind them.
Frowning she guided Ritsu to walk a little faster. They just had to get to Masamune and they should be fine but they almost collided into someone else. The man they almost ran into grabbed a hold of Ritsu and forced the two girls apart. Takafumi growled and Moved to swing when the two that had been following them grabbed her arms pinning them beside them. Both girls struggled Ritsu let out a shriek as she did.
The one holding Ritsu reached for the front of Ritsu's dress and started to rip the front of her dress when a fist collided with his face. He dropped Ritsu and staggered away and Ritsu collapsed. Looking up a seething Masamune stood in front of her kicking the man down with a snarl. Not only that but someone else seemed to have joined the fray helping Takafumi get free. Once Takafumi was free the woman went to attack the man who had tried to hurt Ritsu only for and arm to wrap around her waist and lift her to stop her. "I think the other guy has it" The voice said. Takafumi turned to see who it was and saw Zen frowning back
"Let me go" Takafumi hissed and Zen did just that. Takafumi sent him a questioning look.
"I saw him follow you guys out, by the looks they were giving you guys I didn't think it would be good" Zen answered the unasked question. Meanwhile the men that had attacked them had scampered off and Masamune was draping his jacket over Ritsu's shoulders holding her tightly as she shook. "I'm guessing that must be Mr. fiancé?" Zen asked
Takafumi nodded "Thanks for the help" she added.
"It's fine" Zen shrugged
"Your wife is a lucky woman" Takafumi nodded
"Not 100%" Takafumi gave him a questioning look as he looked at his ring in the lamplight of the streetlight "She passed away a couple of years ago, the only reason I'm out tonight was because my in-laws encouraged me to do so looking after my daughter for tonight"
"I'm sorry to hear that" Takafumi cooed sadly. Turning back to Ritsu and Masamune Ritsu had finally calmed down and was now standing with a small smile and Takafumi sighed in relief