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A/N:
L will be labeled as Ryuuzaki in this fan fic. I would like to think that L and Ryuuzaki are slightly different. The former being the serious and mysterious and the latter being the funny and quirky. (^_^)
Chapter 3 improvements: I focused more on Ayame's close up look of Ryuuzaki. Posting a question in mind: How would one act if one were to meet Ryuuzaki in person and to top it off, have him as a date?
…Not exactly appealing the first time we see him, unless if we know who Ryuuzaki really is. XD I wanted Ayame to react like any girl would in this situation; I hope I made it clearer this time around.
Italized sentences in this chapter speak Ayame's thoughts.
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Mr. Zombie
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Ayame's POV
"Ryuuzaki!" Misa called out to Mr. Zombie a.k.a my date, Ayame gulped and thought.
She assessed him with her eyes from head to toe. His expression was a bored one, His perfectly round raccoon-like eyes were absentminded. He lifted a hand up to his head and scratched it idly. He made no further eye contact or gave any other sign of recognition to her after their brief exchange of words awhile ago.
Ayame couldn't help thinking. Is he even datable? Well… No offense…He's just as tacky as I am!
"Ryuuzaki!" Misa repeated waving at Ryuuzaki who waved back nonchalantly.
Misa turned back to her army of fans to give them an appreciative bow. "It was nice talking to everyone of you! We have to go now, so, BYE!!" She gave her audience a last wave of her hand, before grabbing Light away. Ayame and Ryuuzaki casually followed the other two, leaving the crowd behind, disappointed.
Light and Ryuuzaki wanted to change clothes first before leaving the school so they went to the boys locker room. While the boys were changing, it took a lot of energy for Ayame to hold Misa down and stop her from peeking at Light. After that they walked the busy streets of the city. It was a relatively quiet walk except for Misa's ranting and pulling on to Light's sleeve, begging him to take her to the mall.
"Alright, I'll take you there so please stop strangling me." Light said calmly to her intolerable self-proclaimed girl friend.
Misa exclaimed happily like a kid being treated for ice cream. "YEAY!!" It only added more to her jiggling though.
Realizing that Misa had completely forgotten her, Ayame she tapped on to Misa's shoulder to assert. "Umm…Misa, I think you're forgetting something."
Misa gave her a clueless face. Ayame felt her eyes roll again. She did forget!
"Ah! Now I remember!" Momentarily detaching herself from her beloved Light, Misa swung Ayame about to face the odd guy Ryuuzaki whom she pulled by his shirt for closer proximity.
"I'm sorry I forgot to introduce the two of you." Misa said in a sorry yet cheerful tone.
"Misa…" Ayame grumbled. How could you forget about your promise!
Sadly, Ayame can't speak her mind openly. Not with the presence of Light and Ryuuzaki. Misa said it would be best to keep the deal a secret from the two men.
Flashback
Ayame still wondered why she had to be taken along. She knew there must be another reason why Misa had to beg to the point of crying. They had a brief discussion about in the cab on their way to To-Oh University.
"Light would never go out with me unless Ryuuzaki was taken cared of! So I had to think of something!"
"And that would be me bringing me along?"
"Yes! When I told Light that I have a date for Ryuuzaki, he got interested. He also said something about Ryuuzaki's reaction being fun to watch."
"What's so fun about Ryuuzaki meeting me, anyway? It's no big deal!"
"Oh yes it is! And Ryuuzaki is really interesting! You'll see!"
When Ayame wanted asked Misa who Ryuuzaki was exactly, Misa only grinned and told her that it was better that Ayame find it out for herself.
Ayame snorted. "Whatever…"
"And by the way, Ayame…"
"What?"
Misa beamed. "Be nice to Ryuuzaki."
"Are you implying that I'm not nice???"
Uncertainty clouded Misa's mind. "Well…kind of…"
"Damn you" Ayame hissed.
Present time
"Ryuuzaki, this here, is my friend Ayame Nao." Misa said.
Ayame yet again formulated a sheepish smile. She wasn't used to meeting new people, especially boys. She can't deny though that she was a bit interested about this Ryuuzaki. After all, Misa assured her that.
"Ayame, this is Ryuuga Hideki. But we call him Ryuuzaki." Ryuuzaki nodded a hello though a bit discomforted by Misa's tight grasp on his shirt. Soon enough, he released himself from her grip.
What can I say? I'm speechless.
Ryuuzaki placed his hands into the pockets of his pants. He held her on the spot with an intense gaze making her muscles stiffen.
She felt a strange aura emitting from this guy. It was not only because he looked and acted strange, something tells her that there was more to him than meets the eye.
If she were to say something to him now, it would come in nasty comments and judgmental observations about the way he looked. To avoid doing that, Ayame finds it best to just purse her lips. Never judge a book by its cover.
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The group entered an Ice cream shop and took their seats. As promised, Misa ordered every dessert she promised Ayame. Ayame was relieved; she thought Misa forgot about it.
Ryuuzaki ordered desserts for himself too. While waiting for their orders, however, Misa's attention was only on Light. The other two couple was quiet, Ayame felt awkward but Ryuuzaki doesn't seem to mind.
"I'm going to the bathroom, please excuse me." Misa stood up sometime later. "And Light..." Misa winked at him and Light lifted an eyebrow in response. "You're coming with me."
Before he could answer, Light took the liberty of pulling him up from his seat.
"Misa, I can't accompany you to the bathroom!" he said. He glanced at Ryuuzaki for a moment. Ryuuzaki shrugged. The men were conversing mentally perhaps both of them did not want to get separated. Light sighed.
"Of course not, silly." Misa pulled Light with her and headed toward the shop's exit, leaving the Ayame and Ryuuzaki in their awkward state.
That Misa wanted to get rid of us. Oh, well, at least she already gave me the money to pay for the desserts. I'll just have to wait for my order and then go home. This date is doomed to fail in the first place, no wait; it's not even a real date.
Ayame turned to look at her so-called date. He was sitting in a very weird fashion. His back hunched over and his feet were on the chair causing his knees to reach his chin. He was staring at Misa and Light through the windows of the shop. Misa was swinging Light along with her and Light... Poor Light could only frown.
"Wherever they're going, it's definitely not the bathroom." Ryuuzaki spoke for the first time in an unexpectedly cool and calm voice that took Ayame by surprise. He still wasn't looking at her.
She fiddled her hands together over the table. Why am I getting nervous?
"I think she's trying to have Light alone for the rest of the day." Ayame replied trying to act as formal as she could. He was a stranger he had to acknowledge whether she wanted to or not. Being kind was part of the deal. Be kind to Ryuuzaki.
"She planned it all out, didn't she?" Ayame was taken aback by Ryuuzaki's question. She stared at him giving him a how-did-you-know-look. Ryuuzaki stared back, it was the longest eye contact they had since the first time they met.
Apparently he can see right through Misa and Ayame's plan. Darn! He saw through everything!
Ayame opened her mouth to say something but Ryuuzaki cut her off. "Misa can be very persistent, I'm sure she nagged you to come with her."
That was annoying.
Ayame narrowed her eyes at Ryuuzaki. "Are you a detective or something? How'd you figure that out?" Ayame said, crossing her arms and getting curious.
"You don't need to be a detective to figure it out. All it takes is getting to know Misa. And I know Misa would do anything to have Light on her own. Her plans were always futile for Light never wanted to go out with her."
"Unfortunately for Light and I, she finally succeeded in doing so. The fact that Light agreed to date her this time remains in question though, it's not like Light at all..."
He pointed a waxy white finger at her. "I wouldn't think it possible if Misa did not have you. I suppose you were the secret weapon Misa bragged about?"
Now that was really annoying. Did he not know that it is mean to point at people? Especially if that person you pointed at was someone you don't know?
Ayame's rage radiated through her. THAT MISA USED HER AS A SECRET WEAPON!! Her pity for Misa evaporated that instant. How could she have agreed to this!? She hates it when people use her! Could it be that she was too stupid to have felt compassion towards Misa? Too stupid it then… she was probably more stupid than Misa.
"I guess I am…" Ayame depressively replied.
He put his mean finger down and stated confidently. "I'm always right."
Arrogant, isn't he? Look like Light is not the only one with a superiority complex around here.
The waitress arrived and placed the tea and the strawberry shortcake that Ryuuzaki ordered at the table. Ryuuzaki took the cup, smelled the tea, put it down and to Ayame's surprise, he placed five sugar cubes into it.
HE IS SO WEIRD!
The waitress came back carrying all of Ayame's sweets, the lady's face molded with confusion upon looking at Ayame's list of orders.
"Those are mine, miss." Ayame affirmed.
The confused woman asked her disbelievingly. "All of them?"
"Yes, please."
The waitress arched an eyebrow but didn't say anything else. She placed all of the dessert on the table and left them.
Ayame was used to this kind of reaction. Its not like everyday a girl in shabby clothes comes in with a zombie for a date and eat dessert like there's no tomorrow. On top of that, Ryuuzaki kept sitting the way he was. He's not even the least bit affected by the stares they both get from the other customers of the shop.
Okay, the waitress' expression was predictable. It's the unpredictable Mr. Zombie that bothers me though…
She remained quiet, eating her meal in silent bliss and taking quick glance at her queer date from time to time.
I can't take this! I'd have to find a way to excuse myself and get rid of him for good!
Ryuuzaki was serenely stirring his tea. There was a silence between them for about seven minutes. Ryuuzaki was down to his last spoon of strawberry shortcake, while Ayame moved on to her baklavas after she finished eating her banana split. She took a bite and found the food too bitter for her taste; she grabbed the bottle of chocolate syrup from the center of the table and poured out the contents over the Baklavas.
There…That should do it! I'll just have to finish all this food first before I leave him.
Ayame looked up and caught Ryuuzaki eyeing her baklavas hopefully. He was nibbling on his thumb. Obviously, she wasn't the only one with a sweet tooth.
Hmmm…One thing we have in common, point 1.
Sigh… this would be a good time to start a conversation. He may be weird and haughty, but he is still my date. For all I know, he probably doesn't like dating either. Both of us were victims to Misa's plan. Maybe, I could lighten the atmosphere a bit...
"Would you like some baklavas, Ryuuzaki?" Ayame said, trying to sound as welcoming as she could.
"You won't mind?" He said bringing an appendage to his lips.
"Its okay, help yourself." Ayame strained a smile.
Ryuuzaki made no other hesitations. After a few seconds, the baklavas were history. Ayame sort of regretted the invitation.
But that's okay since there's still the crème brulee.
"Do you do this often, Miss Ayame? The dating thing I mean" Ryuuzaki finally spoke in a voice of mysterious low baritone. It was almost enticing. It made him sound creepier.
"Oh, ummm… No. Why?"
"Then we're the same. To be honest, I've never had a date with any girl…" He seemed hesitant for a moment. He was scratching the back of his head. His cheeks were velvet, a completely obvious tint next to his pale skin.
LOL wait, another thing they have in common, point 2! And he's blushing??
"… nor have I dated any one, at all" He said to finish his sentence.
"Are you trying to tell me this is your first date?"
"Technically, Yes."
"…"
Of course! What do you expect!? You were the one who kept thinking he wasn't datable, so why are you getting surprised now?? STUPID STUPID AYAME!! Ayame cursed herself mentally.
Ayame suddenly felt sorry for the guy. He's miserable. She was speechless for the next few seconds, lost in thought. She even regretted planning on ditching Ryuuzaki after she's done with her snack. She was downright selfish and insensitive.
It's amazing how quickly she sympathized with this stranger. She doesn't really know why she's always been like this. It was just like the time she felt pity for Misa prior to her agreement for a blind date. But anyway…
There must be something I can do…I could at least let him have some fun before we leave…
Then Ayame remembered the arcade station located at the second floor of the mall. That place did wonders in helping her cheer up that time when she was depressed because her manager, Alan M, asked her to cut down on calories and sweets, telling her it would ruin her model body.
Yes! That's it!
Pleased with herself, Ayame ate hurriedly.
"You seem to be in a hurry, Miss Ayame. Why is that?" Ryuuzaki gave her a questioning look.
" 'Er gooen to aKAide.. cough cough" Ayame choked. She grabbed the glass of water, which the waitress just handed in time, to relieve her throat.
"Excuse me?"
"We're going to the arcade!" This time it was Ryuuzaki's hand she grabbed. She placed the money on the table and drag Ryuuzaki out of the shop.
This is familiar. I'm acting like Misa now. The only difference is I'm doing this for my date and not for self-satisfaction. The thought energized her.
"Arcade?"
"YEAH! Gamezone! That place is really fun!" She shot him a meaningful smile, different from the strained smile she gave him earlier.
Ryuuzaki's face was more or less neutral yet there was no denying his excitement as revealed by his large eyes.
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Miss Ambiguous
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Ayame's POV
A deafening mixture of sounds made its way to both of Ayame's ears. To her, it was a most pleasant music. Here she spent countless times to forget her worries and sorrows. There was a sign above the arcade station which read Gamezone.
"Let's try that DDR game over there! But first we've got to buy some tokens. Wait here!"
Ryuuzaki's POV
So Ryuuzaki was left to stand in the middle of the room all by himself. He never had much experience with arcade stations and the crowd along with it. He braced himself as he tried to avoid bumping into someone.
The place was packed with game geeks. He noticed one of them near him, bawling out of losing a fight with another player. Was it really that much of a deal to cry over? He thought.
Just then, Ayame arrived and shoved a dozen tokens into his hands. Ryuuzaki was dazed at the shiny metals he held, bewildered as he counted more than twenty of them. Just how much time was Ayame planning to waste in a place like this?
"There! C'mon and stand on this DDR platform, see?" Ayame told him as she gestured him toward a platform with glowing arrows. He did as he was told. Ayame stepped on some glowing arrows, her eyes locked on the big screen. She chose the beginners level to be accompanied by a slow rhythm song, a game for two players then start.
"Do you like dancing, Ryuuzaki?" She asked thoughtfully with a smile.
"Never tried" He replied dully.
"Well, right now would be the perfect time to try!"
Then the song started and arrows identical to the ones Ryuuzaki stepped on, flashed on the screen in front of him. Ayame set off in a dance moving her feet harmoniously, congruous to the rhythm and moving arrows shown on screen. While she was in an enthusiastic mood, Ryuuzaki, on the other hand, was frozen to the spot. He heard an artificial booing sound from the speakers of the machine as a result of his unmoving state.
"Follow the arrows, Ryuuzaki!" Ayame encouraged.
Ayame's POV
Later on, Ryuuzaki was getting the hang of the game. He started out as a beginner then leveled up into expert level in less than an hour. Ayame was amazed at how Ryuuzaki quickly learned and to an unexpected extent, he made remarkable dance stunts (the hip hop kind) as he played.
He's even better than me!
She thought as she watched from the side lines. A crowd of people roared from behind her as they applauded the DDR prodigy. Various players challenged him but none prevailed.
"You did it, Ryuuzaki! That was epic!!"
They were at the prize shop now. Ayame leaned on the counter waiting for Ryuuzaki to pick a prize. He just stood there with his thumb on his mouth; a gesture which she supposed was his way of conveying that he is musing.
"What can I get for you, Sir?" The female attendant asked her voice high pitched in attempt to flirt with Ryuuzaki. Ayame can't help rolling her eyes.
"I would like that gallon of cookies and cream" he said. Ayame hid a smirk. Her prediction was right. Ryuuzaki was more interested in food rather than girls no matter how flirtatious they get to be.
"That'll cost, 500 tickets sir."
"We'd like some spoon with that." Ayame added. Yes, they won 752 tickets owing it to Ryuuzaki's mind-blowing performance back at the DDR platform.
"It's your turn to pick, Ayame." He said.
"Hmmm, I want that hello kitty key chain over there." She'd been dying to have one of those.
"Okay. Here you go." The prizes were handed over. "By the way, here, take this!" the attendant added as she offered each of them a ticket to the latest movie, Twilight.
"The manager sends his thanks and regards. You were responsible for filling up this place with your dancing…" she whispered" and I'm a fan!" then she winked at Ryuuzaki.
"Well…I'm flattered." He said in an indifferent tone. Even with his growing fame, he remained unaffected. He didn't even notice the fan girls who followed him the whole time. They were unbearably annoying.
"Let's get his autograph!" fan girl 1 said.
"Give me that camera!!" fan girl 2 demanded.
Some fought over him by bickering at each other.
"He's mine you, slut!" fan girl 3 argued.
"You wish!" fan girl 4 teased.
This ended in an abrupt brawl. A guard yelled "Stop, right there!!"
Thankfully, the commotion was distraction enough for Ayame and Ryuuzaki to slip out of the arcade station.
Ayame's POV
The both of them had to wait until 5:30pm to watch the movie. Both of them also agreed to watch it anyways, since it's really a waste of ticket if they don't. This time, they walked around the mall not really knowing where else to go.
Waiting is not Ayame's thing. She hated waiting; she would have to figure what to do next since Ryuuzaki seemed solemn enough not to be bothered by boredom. Well, she's the only one who's bothered. She wanted this date to go fully well; or at least be assured that she did something for him and that she would be good enough to leave him without guilt.
Going back to the arcade was out of the question. It'd be suicide to plunge into that crowd of fan girls and other pushovers who would like to challenge him which Ryuuzaki just built up obliviously for himself
She can't blame him for being good at it either. Greatness is a burden, isn't it? Only the burden was on her. Ryuuzaki doesn't mind at all because he's just so oblivious.
Damn it
Her mind can't help repeating it. She was even getting tired of herself just thinking about it. It's weird because she felt responsible for the whole thing, responsible for keeping Ryuuzaki away from those people. What's the big deal? She barely knew him and yet here she was, behaving like a mother to him.
"Is something bothering you? You look disturbed." The voice snapped her out of her reverie.
"Uh, no, it's nothing!" She replied automatically. "Is there any other place here in the mall you want to go to?"
He thought momentarily as they passed a book store. Then Ryuuzaki stopped and looked back.
"…The book store, maybe?"
"You like books, too? That's great!!"
Things they have in common, point 3! Hey, they could get along well, they might even become friends. Hahaha…
Great! Books always kept her mind out of problems. They made their way inside the store. Every corner was covered in books and magazines. About four people were there peeking at the pages of books. The cashier yawned quietly from the left side of the shop behind the counter; her eyes stayed on the romance novel she held in her hand while the other one was cradling her face, keeping it still. It was pretty quite.
Those dumb fan girls wouldn't be hanging in a place like this. They were safe for now. She thought with an evil grin. She picked up a book from some of the shelves and brought a book to her face to cover it in order to avoid the questioning looks she might encounter. Yes, she could spend an hour standing here in peace.
Ryuuzaki's POV
Ryuuzaki set his eyes on the magazine stands beside him. Most of the magazine covers involved girls in bikinis while others were undressed and were teasingly covering their hot spots with their hands altogether in an alluring fashion. He raised a non-existent eyebrow.
Tsk tsk, this would not be good to display especially if there are young people present.
He set those magazines behind other ones with wholesome covers. Just then he picked up a magazine called "Eighteen" and eyed it curiously. His plan of covering the repulsive magazines revoked.
Hmmm…curious…
Misa was on the cover. She wore that usual smile of hers and waved from the picture, garbed in a uniform costume. He removed the plastic wrapper and opened it ignoring the PLEASE DO NOT OPEN sign in front of him. Fortunately the cashier was ignorant too.
Through the magazine he flipped from page to page, most of them elaborated Misa. He was searching, searching until he came across the one familiar face's picture he wanted to find.
And so, there it was an article on Ayame Nao. She was in a white tank top and shorts that settled high above her thighs. The shorts revealed a lot of perfectly shaped legs. She clutched a volley ball against her hip and dark hair as straight as lead framed her face. One word came into his mind.
Hot
With her lips curved together in a most innocent smile, she looked even lovelier.
And she's volleyball athlete to boot, an MVP. He noted as his eyes scanned the rest of what was written in the article.
He peered at Ayame. She was on the far end of the room from him with her book entitled " 50 different kinds of muffins" too close to her face. His eyes crawled to her legs they were identical to the picture in the magazine, only they looked better.
"…"
He caught himself gawking at them.
Damnation! Even he succumbed to the common weakness like that of any other male specie. Shocked by his own vile thoughts, he shut the magazine close and put it back where he picked it from.
He moved to another side of the store and took another book which had Sherlock Holmes printed over its thick, dusty cover. He scanned it for a little but can't concentrate. For some time he had to peer again and again at her then walk over to another area. Ayame remained still, engrossed with the book occasionally tilting her head from side to side or shifting her weight from one foot to another. He caught her giggle while she was reading Archie comics.
This dating thing was all new to him. He had always stayed indoors, spent most of his time in front of a computer and never really given much thought about relationships. The only relationship he'd ever had was Watari and the kids at Wammy orphanage.
No… he was not even that close to those kids there for he rarely visits the place. They were very promising talents, capable of surpassing him even, but that was not enough for him to make a close sort of connection with them.
And Watari… Yes. He could say he was the closest person he'd ever been with, both physical and intimate means.
Watari wasn't his real father for he was an owner of an orphanage who took him for adoption. Nonetheless, Ryuuzaki considered him family…
Ryuuzaki was content even though he never knew his real parents. He thought of them as the blurry shadows of his past and nothing more.
Feeling nostalgic all of a sudden, he could not picture himself with anyone aside from Watari and the kids from Whammy house, let alone a model for a girlfriend. But what a suggestive thought.
Ryuuzaki smirked silently.
Not that he expected something like that from her. What she doesn't know won't hurt her, right? It's best to keep these thoughts to him self
"Hey Ryuuzaki take a look at this!" Ayame called out to him. She approached him with a grin on her face. Ryuuzaki bent to see closer the character on a comic strip she had pointed at.
"That's Jughead my favorite character. He's kind of like you!"
What's that supposed mean?? Was that a tease? Or was that acknowledgment? He thought wryly.
"He's a bottomless pit and that's he eats too much junk food. He hates girls. He's really unique, and I like him for that! Also, he's really funny and clever." Ayame said her grin expanding.
"I think weird people are great! Though most people avoid them like the stigma, I think they're more fun to hang out with compared with normal people." She shrugged coiling the comic book between her hands. "I guess you could say, I'm weird too, for saying that." She added and this time her smile uncomfortable.
"Yeah, you are…"
"Weird?" Ayame said expectantly.
"No… I meant you're unique."
It was not for the sake of truth, of honesty, not of flattery he reminded himself taking precautions as not to be mistaken for a sycophant.
Ayame blushed. It seems she did not expect that reply he gave her. For a few seconds he allowed her to compose herself then at last she sincerely beamed at him. "Thanks" she muttered then looked down at the watch on her wrist.
"We better get going. The movie's going to start in ten minutes." Ayame said forcefully inserting the comic she held into a book shelf. Then she turned toward the doors of the store while Ryuuzaki followed.
He felt happy. Did he really just meet her a few hours ago? It didn't feel like it. Somehow, he was beginning to like this woman.
The look he gave him awhile ago was indeed different from the one she gave him the first time they saw each other. What could this mean? …But then again, wasn't it too bold even for him, to presume such things? Seriously, the change in her smile…it's no big deal. And even if it did mean something, why should he be affected?
Ayame's POV
Inside the cinema, Ryuuzaki was having trouble sitting (his way of sitting) on his seat. It took him sometime before he finally managed to balance himself. He was shoving scoops of ice cream into his mouth while holding his gallon with his other hand. Ayame, beside him, enjoyed munching on some pop corn. True. They make a funny glut of a couple.
Infuriatingly, they were still fan girls who managed to follow them. A faction of them made an effort to position themselves beside Ryuuzaki. He disregarded them all the same.
Is this guy really unaware? Or is it that he just doesn't care?
Ayame grimaced as this could mean she would have to take action to remove the parasites—fan girls herself. She glanced behind and there were more of them sniggering. How was she to focus on the movie if they keep disturbing?
Why won't they just disappear?!!
In one swift movement, Ayame locked her arm with Ryuuzaki and rested her head on his shoulder. Ryuuzaki winced in surprise. The fan girls surrounding them were wide-eyed and totally shocked. They looked stupid with their mouths open. Ayame stuck her tongue out at them childishly, like she owns something they can never have. Taken-aback, the fan girls left at once maddened by the b*tch who got hold of their newest idol.
"I didn't know that shabby woman was his girlfriend!!"
"Damn it! We were so close!"
Ayame sighed in relief. WHEW! That trick worked! She grinned suitably.
"Ayame??" Ryuuzaki whispered to her, his voice slightly shaky as if he was struggling to keep his voice unnerved. Slowly she angled her head to face him.
Oh-uh…
He was gazing at her like she was some bizarre creature from another planet. Clearly, Ryuuzaki was not used to public display of affection or anything involving that matter.
"..Sorry. I only did that to keep fan girls away." She said withdrawing her arms meekly from his.
"Just forget about it." Ayame flashed her teeth at him grinning nervously. She wasn't sure how he would react after what she did. Well, she was surprised herself at her own conduct. Blame the fan girls for making her that desperate to get rid of them. Why had she not screamed at them? Wouldn't that be less embarrassing compared to this situation she was in now? STUPID AYAME!
Ryuuzaki did that weird uncomfortable stare of his. His eyes glowed but with curiosity instead of anger.
"Fan girls?" he said.
He really was unaware of them, huh… which means more explanations are in demand.
"Yeah! They're the most dangerous creatures in the whole planet. Better stay away from them, you know. They're crazy enough to be capable of doing… umm, crazy things." Ayame exaggerated in an attempt to lighten the atmosphere but the result was opposite. Ryuuzaki stare intensified. At a lost of what to do next, she laughed an obviously fake and shaky laugh.
He didn't get the humor, did he? Great… this is getting more difficult. She licked her lips defensively.
"Didn't you notice the girls who were following us?" She jerked her thumb toward the theater's exit. "They're after you. But everything's okay now, since I drove them off."
Ryuuzaki arched an eyebrow making her uncomfortable.
"You could even thank me, at least." NO….That didn't come out right.
"Nah, just kidding!" Ayame finally surrendered to the staring contest. She jerked her head away from his face then turned them towards the big screen.
It was getting cold. Considering that she is wearing shorts, her thighs and legs were getting numb. She felt her lips tremble a bit. The air conditioned theater did not make her comfortable now. Trying to cope with her environment by rubbing her hands together, Ryuuzaki momentarily took his eyes off the big screen expressing light concern.
"You're cold." He said in an even colder voice, it would have frozen her in surprise.
And I thought novels were stupid for stating something like 'his voice sent shivers down her spine'. I fear I'm having the symptoms of a hopeless romantic.
She shook her head in the negative. "No, I'm okay."
RINNNNNNNNNNNNNG
There goes Ryuuzaki's cell phone. The ring echoed throughout the theatre, making it stand out. Ayame sensed a few glares from the other occupants of the theater. She recalled the friendly reminder before the show started, that phones are supposed to be turned off when inside the cinemas. Did Ryuuzaki forget it or maybe he just didn't want to obey that rule in the first place? Whatever his reasons were, Ayame will never know. Ryuuzaki did not care at all and he was preoccupied taking the phone out from the pocket of his jeans.
"Hello. Ryuuzaki here" He answered it so casually; it only made the other occupants get more annoyed.
Giving up on watching the movie and giving up to the cold, Ayame thought it was time to leave the place. She grabbed Ryuuzaki by his shirt leading him out. Ayame shuddered involuntarily at the sudden change of temperature. He was still conversing over the phone.
"Light? What is it?"
Ryuuzaki paused to listen. Ayame can't make out whatever Light said, so she would just have to wait to know what it is. "Okay, we'll meet you there in twenty minutes."
There was a beep sound as Ryuuzaki ended the call.
"Light said he'd meet us at the Red butterfly bar. "
"What in the world…??? Did Misa get drunk again? " There's no mistake about it, Ayame dreaded her being correct on the matter.
"I'm afraid so. Light's asked for assistance to take Misa back at the hotel. I'd be calling Watari to take us at the bar."
"Who's Watari?"
"My guardian. I'll call for him."
A little while later. Ayame and Ryuuzaki were standing by the front steps of the mall. They were waiting for Watari a.k.a Ryuuzaki's chaperone.
Ayame was surprised that a Black limousine stopped right in front of them. Is this Ryuuzaki's ride? He's gotta be rich if that is so.
An old man with a thick white beard and well tailored black tuxedo came out of the limousine. He opened the door of the car and gestured for her and Ryuuzaki to go in.
"Thank you, Watari." Ryuuzaki said kindly.
"Ayame, please get inside."
"Oh… Okay" She must have spaced out. She quickly went inside the car then followed by Ryuuzaki. He assumed the same awkward position as earlier. He really does sit that way wherever he is, huh. Looks like the date is over. It was fun though.
Then the ignition of the limousine went on, and off they drove towards…
"Take us to the Red Butterfly Bar, Watari."