Sorry, was on vacation and I had nooooooo internet access ^-^' here is the next chapter!
After eating we walked back outside to the festival.
"So um... I heard Gill likes you." I smiled.
"Yeah... I guess..."
I nudged her "How about you watch the fireworks with him... I know you like Yuki but how about you give it a try." Yes it felt awkward asking her cause I liked him but I made a promise and I wasn't taking any chances on him saying I was a girl.
"Well... I'm not sure... he is antisocial at times."
"Yeah but he warms up to you... that is what Yuki told me. He said they hated each other but now they look like friends."
"True..."
"Just try it... I know he really likes you."
She was quiet "I don't know..."
"I'll be with you just in case. Think of it more as just friends being together." I said.
"Uh... okay then... sure..."
We looked at the different booths, I even got a little snack at Chihaya's booth like I promised I would.
"So...?" He asked when I took a bite of the shortcake.
"It is really good!" I grinned "Seriously, you should be on Top Chef or something like that."
"Top Chef?"
I giggled "Top Chef is a show from America I watch, the have all these great chefs and they test their skills. The winner gets a lot of prizes like they can be on the cover of the Food and Whine Magazine... they also get money and a supply of cooking utensils."
He grinned "That sounds cool, but Yolanda says I still have a ton to learn."
"Well I will love to see what you come up with cause I don't know if it can get any better than this."
He chuckled "Thanks. That is a huge compliment for me."
"Hey Hikari! Come over here!" Roomi yelled.
"Okay!" I turned to Chihaya "See you later."
"Sure."
I smiled and ran over to Roomi. She pointed to a stand "My grandma will be opening this one in a bit, there are tons of cute outfits we are going to sell."
"That's neat!"
"When it opens we are going to be the first to try everything on." She smirked.
I blinked "Uh okay, that sounds nice."
What she forgot to mention was that we would be walking around with the outfits on.
"You look cute Hikari." Roomi said.
"This looks a bit too girly for me..." I muttered. I was wearing a pink maid outfit with a white headband and a white apron. The maid outfit also had ribbons on the sleeves and ends. Roomi wore a pink dress with frills at the bottom and sleeves.
"Nonsense you look cute come on!" She grabbed my arm and literally dragged me outside.
"You have to be kidding." I muttered.
"Don't be shy! Let's go."
I glared at the ground while we were outside showing off the outfits. Yes everyone was looking at us as we walked around... or me.
This is worse than dressing like a boy. I thought.
"Don't be like that, we have two more outfits to wear and then we are done. It is just an advertisement for our clothes. Plus I bet all the boys think you look cute."
"Yeah and all the girls think I look flat out weird. This is like a punishment game."
"Oh relax, I'm sure you will like the last outfit."
"Sure..."
We walked around looking at booths and I still made no eye contact with everyone.
"Hey Hikari!"
"Crap." I mumbled as Luke ran up to me.
"What's up with the-"
"Nothing... don't ask." I sighed.
"Uh okay..." He looked up at something behind me and I turned around. There stood Gill, he glanced at me up and down for a bit which made me squirm a bit.
"Did you have to barrow clothing from Mai?"
"Very funny, Roomi is having me try on some of the tailor's newest outfits."
"Aka: her latest outfits. Roomi makes most of the outifts-" Luke started.
"Hi guys." She skipped up.
Luke almost fell over "Hey Roomi."
Gill rolled his eyes. Roomi looked from him to me "It is time to try on the second outfit. Ready?"
"Okay." I tried to sound as happy as possible but I saw Gill give me a look.
"Good! Let's go!" She grabbed me and dragged me back to the room where we changed with Gill and Luke walking behind us.
I glared at myself in the mirror "Do I have to?"
She adjusted her black and red gown with roses on the collar then looked at me "Yes, you look cute."
"I prefer the other one."
"Nuh uh, you already wore that one."
"Please! I beg you! Don't make me wear this!" I pleaded on my knees.
"No, it looks cute. I promise you." She said.
I glared at myself in the mirror again, I wore a short pink dress that was frilly at the bottom and had a huge ribbon tied around my waist with hot pink boots, gloves, and to wrap it all up I had white cat ears and a cat tail with a ribbon on it. Oh and I had a cat bell on too.
"Oh you forgot something." She handed me a wand that had a heart on top "Perfect, now let's go."
"Please no..." I mumbled as she dragged me back out.
The two boys just stared at me, Luke looked in awe while Gill just stared.
"What do you two think? Doesn't she look cute?"
Luke nodded quickly still staring while Gill turned and grunted something. My face was on fire while we walked around again.
"Again, I still wonder what to think of this outfit..." Gill mumbled when Roomi was busy talking to Selena about something.
"I wanna see you wear this if you keep making fun of it."
He smirked "Who said I was making fun of it?"
I glared at him "Keep talking and I will seriously ask her to make you try on her guy clothing."
Luke heard this and asked "She has guy clothing?"
"Yep."
"Oh shit..." He mumbled "Better not piss her off."
I groaned then looked at a food stand I picked up a sample of pickled yams and tried it.
"Why are you eating that?" Gill asked.
I smiled "I like to try new things." I picked up another one and held it up to him "Try it."
He hesitated and stared at me for a second. He grabbed my hand and took a bite.
"What do you think?" I asked.
He glanced to the side "It isn't bad..."
I grinned "You like it."
"What makes you say that?"
"I can read you pretty well now."
His lips formed into a slight pout and I giggled.
"Hikari! Let's get the last outfit on." Roomi said.
"Uh-" then she dragged me from the back of my collar so I kinda did look like a cat. Again, Luke and Gill walked behind.
"If it is another cosplay outfit I'm out." I said.
"Don't worry." She said looking through a small closet.
She held out a black and white dress and matching boots "Put this on and I'll grab the accessories that go with it."
I slipped it on and I had to admit it looked good. Roomi walked up and put a black headband on my head she also gave me white gloves.
"I call this outfit Black Victorian, I also made one for winter called Red Victorian. What do you think?"
I blinked "It looks good." I turned and smiled.
Her expression brightened "Really? Thanks!"
I walked out and their eyes bugged out I froze "What?"
Gill blinked "Nothing... you look-"
"Hot." Luke said grinning.
Gill glared at him "Not the word I wanted to use." He flicked Luke on the head.
I grinned "Thanks guys."
"Attention everyone! The fireworks will start in five minutes! Please find a spot!" A announcement called.
"Looks like we should go!" Roomi said then skipped toward the beach.
"Wait for us please!" I called to her.
Roomi sat down and it took Gill a few seconds to sit next to her. Roomi shot daggers at me until I sat down. I moved next to her, she continued to glare I stared for a sec, then moved by Gill. She stopped and smiled.
"Luke!" Selena shouted.
"Crap..." Luke mumbled.
"Come on you are watching these with me."
"I don't wanna-"
She gave him a death glare "You are going with me."
"Okay." He squeaked then she dragged him somewhere.
"What was that?" I asked.
"Selena has wanted Luke to go everywhere with her. I guess she likes him." Gill said.
"You guess... more like definitely." Roomi said.
"Poor guy." He mumbled.
I smiled as they started up a conversation. I was glad Gill opened up to her. I jumped slightly when the first firework went off. I was glad they didn't notice or that would've been embarrassing. During the fireworks my mind wandered like crazy. What if they were holding hands? Worse... what is they kiss? I shook my head, I had to stop thinking like that, if any of that did happen I should be glad for them. Gah! Still I would totally freak out if they did that! I literally almost jumped 3 feet in the air when Gill suddenly grabbed my hand. I started screaming inside my head. I thought he liked her (yes I ignored what Chihaya told me) he was making no sense. I looked over at Roomi "Can you excuse us for a sec?"
She shrugged "Sure."
I took him behind a booth "You sick or something?" I asked.
He looked at me funny "No."
"Well, you were holding my hand and I thought you said you like Roomi..." I was saying this without trying to yell at him.
"I do." He said.
"Then why are you holding my hand?"
He glanced to the side then back at me. I was positive I was red as hell, I turned around and marched home because if I didn't... well... I'm not sure what I would do if I stayed there with him.
"Hikari?" He followed me.
"What?" I spat still marching toward the path that lead home.
He grabbed my arm "Will you stop for a second!" He snapped.
"No." I said trying to tug away but he wouldn't let me.
"That wasn't a question!"
I glared at him "What is it?"
"I'm sorry... you are right."
"Why'd you hold my hand idiot? You said you like Roomi-"
"I know what I said alright!" He snapped "It's just... I don't think she really likes me like that..." He trailed off and looked back at the beach.
"So what? You had some thought that you would make her jealous some how?"
His head snapped back at me and he just stared at me "Do you really think I would go that low?" He said in a whisper, eyes blank with no emotion.
I was quiet, feeling a bit bad for what I said.
"I'm not that type of person. I never will be. Especially to you."
His eyes changed, the way he looked at me made my heart beat faster. I blinked and looked away.
"I'm sorry, I didn't intend to do that." He turned and walked back toward the fireworks. Even though he was gone, I was still blushing. His expression before he left was stuck in my head. The look in his eyes... I never saw that before. His eyes were full of kindness and something else... something that seemed to always be there when I was with him... I just never noticed before. I turned and continued heading home, I needed to get some sleep for the soccer practice tomorrow... and try and prepare for when we faced my ex's team...
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