4: December 15th 5:30 P.M. Joseph's Coffee and Restaurant.
"What time were they joining us?"
"Misaka texted me saying they'd be out of class at 5:00 so I'm not sure what's taking them."
"There is one good thing about the cold."
"Which is."
"You can't flip up my clothes in this weather."
"Yeah, but those poinsettias can be yanked off your headband."
If Saten can make me lose my grip about one thing it's the flowers. I'm just glad I was able to get the flowers carefully removed and switched to something more festive.
"Uiharu, have you started to think about what you're getting them for Christmas anyway."
"With Sharai I know exactly what, Misaka on the other hand is a little bit more difficult."
Personally it's not hard to go online and find a gift card to a frilly clothing store. Those two will be taken care of. It's Saten that's going to give me a headache when it comes to picking out a gift.
"Oh look I think that's them outside."
Saten spotted them rushing up the street from the window. Misaka giving Sharai an angry look probably wondering why she wasn't teleporting theme in. My time at Judgement with Sharai of course had me knowing the answer.
"Sharai doesn't teleport that well in the cold."
As the door opened and they pointed out where they were joining us, we moved our stuff so they could scoot in. Sharai joining me and Misaka with Saten, what the standard combination.
"Anything new with you two today?" Misaka asked looking at a menu
"Not much, just have a couple more days of class before break." Saten responded glancing at the same menu. "What about you guys, your text mentioned you were in a bit of a hiccup."
"Yeah, Sissy and I are homeless." Sharai brought up with a tear in her eye.
The two of us shed tears while Misaka angrily shed a shock to Sharai knocking her back.
"We're not homeless Kuroko, we just need somewhere to go, and definitely not Asurno."
As the waitress came and took our order, they explained their situation about the Ebola quarantine. Our jaws dropped in unison.
"So where were you guys going to stay." I asked feeling curious but starting to guess what will happen.
"Well…" They both said in unison.
Yep they're asking us. I may be hesitant but Saten did smile.
"Come on Uiharu, we should let them. I could have one and you could have Sharai."
That got me a little peeved. "Why does Sharai always have to be stuck with me?"
"Well you two are partners, and you should always stick close." Misaka pointed out.
"Saten are you sure both of them cant' stay with you?"
The face of Sharai started to get more angrier with every disparaging thing we said about her.
"Uiharu, you know if it's a little much for you to deal with Kuroko, I can stay with you." Misaka kindly offered. That did make me feel a little bit better and I nodded in agreeance.
"So Saten." Sharai now tuned and asked. "How do you feel about doing a little modeling for me after I move in?"
Saten's face now went sour at that thought.
"What kind of modeling?"
"Let's save that surprise for after I move my stuff in."
After that calmed us down the food arrived. The dinner sure know how to throw in a festive flair with their free candies. Homemade candy canes that tasted even better than the plastic ones. It took us about 25 minutes to finish eating and the whole time Sharai kept trying to make Misaka eat hummus. By the time we exited and went back out into the cold our plans were being finalized for the rest of the week.
"You guys sure you don't have that much to carry." I asked them as we began the walk.
"No, From what the head resident said the bulk of our non-essentials would have to be deep cleaned so we wouldn't need more than what could be fit into a bag."
"Easy for you to say Kuroko you have like 10 things of frilly evening wear."
"And what else do you have besides your Gekota PJs Sissy?"
I could tell that made Misaka want to zap her so Saten and I decided to have an excuse to turn tail.
"Well guys well see you tomorrow."
Misaka waved us off while Sharai teleported them away. Knowing the cold it would likely be to a bus stop so they could get back. As our attention now turned to the cleanups we needed to do in our apartments so they could move in, Saten had a bit of unease in her eyes.
"Uiharu, are you sure you wouldn't rather have both of them in one place."
"Saten you worry too much, I mean its just for the Holiday season, they'll be back into their room by early January."
"I sure hope you're right about this Uiharu."
The two of us reached our split point where we would have to go our separate ways. I could see Saten pull out her phone to check the temperature than put on a pair of earmuffs. That made me put up the hood on my jacket. As we set off I could tell that Saten had forgotten something so I turned around.
"Uiharu, are we still going to watch the Hobbit on Wednesday?"
"Yeah of course we'll met you guys there."
With that we were off. When it came to the split point my place was closer than hers. As I walked into my apartment somehow the eagerness of what would transpire reared its ugly head. Misaka will be living with me for 3 weeks. In addition to the 5 gifts to grab and now I got to get her a thank you card as well.
"I wonder if they make Gekota greeting cards. I'll ask Sharai maybe she'll know."
The walk up to my door was a bit whimsical especially for the winter, the door was cold to the touch as i opened it. For late in the evening my forgetfulness can be a little much. The place needed some cleaning and I got that done in no time flat. Before I could go change into my nightware the phone went off. As my flower headband went on top of the dresser I grabbed the phone.
"Hello Uiharu speaking…"
"Oh, Konori, well we have to help with a friend of ours…."
"Oh, ok we'll be there right away in the morning. You have a good night.."
Well there goes me helping Misaka settle in. As I changed the fingers did the rest as the text for Sharai went out. Within 2 minutes the reply came back and had one word.
Seriously
With that response, that was all today wrote as I snuggled into bed. 17 Days of holiday wonder start in a mere 48 hours. Let's hope that's all that happens.