Chapter 7 Lolita Dresses and the Sleepover
*Rima's POV*
Today was Saturday, also known as the day we are going shopping and the girls sleep over. It was Utau, Amu, Ami, Azumi, me, Nagi (which I still don't know why he is really coming) and Kukai. I asked him to join us so Nagi didn't die from boredom but I really asked him to come so I can work on Kutau. My mom dropped Azumi and me off. Everyone was waiting for us outside the mall.
"About time chibi," Utau said.
"OH MY GOSH! IT'S UTAU HOSHINA!" Azumi yelled.
"Azumi, she's a normal human just like us. She just happens to have better singing skills," I said.
"Nagi-kun!" Azumi said getting over her starstruck attitude. She hugged him.
"Nice to see you again Azumi-chan," he said. How did he remember her name?
"This must be your sister. This is my sister Ami," Amu introduced.
"Hinamori-san," Azumi said as she gave the small girl an evil glare.
"Mashiro-san," Ami returned with the same glare. There was an evil aura surrounding them.
"You know each other?" Kukai asked.
"We are enemies," Azumi announced. There was a blue spark in between their glares.
"Those two remind me of you and me when we were younger, Rima," Nagi said.
"Azumi probably got her ability to make enemies easy from me," I said.
"Can we go shopping now?" Utau asked. She seemed pretty impatient. She took us to a lolita shop first. Why would she want to go in there?
"Onee-chan, can I get a dress," Azumi asked me.
"This is the first shop we've been to. I'm only getting you one thing," I said. She seemed to ignore me and started to browse. Utau and Amu browsed as well. The boys just sat on a bench and talked about sports.
"Hey chibi come here," Utau said. Her and Amu were looking at very frilly and girly dresses. It's not fit for both of them. I didn't think they were into things that girly. Utau and Amu started pilling dresses into my arms. Then I was pushed into a dressing room.
"Try them on," Utau demanded.
"Why?" I asked as I looked at a few dresses. They were my size which was weird they got it right, but they were way too girly. These dresses would make me look...cute. I'm not tooting my own horn but I'm pretty sure I could get some guys to drool.
"Come on Rima, you'll look cute," Amu said.
"I thought we were cheering Utau up," I said.
"It would cheer me up if you tried on all those dresses," Utau said. I am so going to kill her. I really wanted to cheer her up but I hate dressing up in super cute lolita dresses.
"You both owe me," I said as I started changing. I heard both of them give a sigh of relief. Did they plan this? After I finished I walked out of the dressing room. I was in a dark blue lolita dress that was very short.
"Hey Nagi, don't you think Rima looks cute," Amu asked. Both the boys looked at me.
"I think it looks good on you Rima," he said. What were these girls playing at?
"I agree with you girls. She is pretty cute, like a doll," Kukai said.
"Next dress," Amu said.
"I don't want to do this anymore," I said.
"You promised and it would cheer me up," Utau said. I just sighed and went back into the dressing room. I changed into a purple one next. The same thing happened. Nagi said I looked good and everyone else called me cute. I was getting really pissed. I'm about to snap. Luckily, after I tried on all the dresses they decided to leave.
"But I wanted to try more on," Azumi whined.
"I am done with that store," I said.
After another hour of being forced into cute outfits and the girls asking the boys if I looked cute went by. It felt like torture. Nagi started to notice.
"I think Rima needs a break," he said.
"Fine, we'll take the little girls to the candy store since they had to sit and watch you change into the fifty-eight dresses we made you try on," Utau said.
"Yay! Candy!" the little girls cheered. They then glared at each other.
"I'll go with you," Kukai said. They all left except Nagi. Temari came out of hiding. I plopped down on a bench.
"Rough day," he said.
"You don't even know," I said.
"Why did you go along with it? It's very out of character for you. I don't know how many times they used the word cute in the last hour," he said.
"You were they only one that didn't call me that terrible word," I said.
"That's because I don't think you're cute," he said. I pouted and faced away from him.
"Nagi, you pretty much called her ugly, Temari pointed out.
"That's not what I meant. I think you're very beautiful but when someone asks me if I think you're cute I say no. Ever since that day Kusukusu told me you hated being called that I stopped considering you cute. If someone asked I would use better words like pretty or beautiful," he explained. For some weird reason I had this feeling in my gut. I put my hand on my stomach. Nagi seemed to notice.
"Are you hungry?" he asked. That must be why my stomach had this weird feeling.
"Stay right here," he said. He then quickly left with his charas following him.
"Rima, are you ok?" Kusukusu asked.
"I got this weird feeling in my stomach. I'm probably just hungry but I've never had this feeling before," I said.
"You could have gas," she said.
"I doubt that," I said.
"Maybe you like Na-"
"Here you go Rima," Nagi said as he returned and handed me a strawberry parfait and a spoon. I took them. It looked pretty good to be honest.
"Thanks," I said. I took a bite. It was so fruity and sweet. Kusukusu ate some too.
"This is so yummy," Kusukusu cheered. I then noticed Nagi was sitting next to me watching me eat.
"Do you want some?" I asked.
"No, I thought you deserved it after the what you went through today," he said.
"Just eat some," I said as I stuck a spoonful of parfait in his mouth.
"Indirect kiss!" Temari and Kusukusu teased.
"It wouldn't be their first," Rhythm teased. Nagi grabbed him.
"That was your fault, not mine," he said.
"But this time I didn't character change so you have no excuse," the boy chara said.
"Nagi technically didn't do anything," Temari said. Nagi and our charas looked at me.
"What? I was being nice," I said as I pretended to be calm but inside my head I was scolding myself. I knew that was an indirect kiss but I did it anyway.
"Just give me my spoon back," I said. He handed me the spoon back. I ate some more parfait with Kusukusu helping. I threw it in garbage once I was done.
"What's taking the others so long to buy candy," Rhythm asked.
"I don't know," I said.
"They do have two small girls with them," Nagi pointed out.
"Nagi, when are you going to tell the others that 'Nadeshiko' will be back," Temari asked. Nagi looked at anything but Temari.
"When is your grandmother coming?" I asked.
"Her plane gets here tomorrow so 'Nadeshiko' will transfer into Seiyo Monday," he answered as he looked at his feet. His hands were in fists. I can't have him be depressed. No matter how much I hate to admit it, I need him to get through this whole wish problem. I put my hand on his. He looked at me shocked.
"Look on the bright side. You have me on your side this time instead of against you," I said. Nagi smiled at me.
"I said the same exact thing," Temari said.
"You promised to help me the best you could with my wishing well problem. I promise I'll help you with your grandmother/Nadeshiko problem," I said as I gave him a little smile. He wrapped his arms around me an hugged me. This time I didn't tell him I needed my personal space. This was the last full day of being himself. I wasn't going to ruin it by yelling at him. He let go and it was silent but it was a calm silence.
*Nagi's POV*
There was a silence between us but it was nice. My spirits were up and I felt like nothing could damage my mood right now. I felt something on my shoulder. I looked and saw Rima sleeping.
"The other girls must've wore her out," Temari said.
"Rima doesn't like shopping too much unless it's fun," Kusukusu said.
"Same here," Rhythm said.
"Why do you think Utau and Amu dressed her up?" Kusukusu asked.
"It seemed like they were trying to set her and Nagi up," Rhythm said.
"I doubt that," Temari said.
"After every outfit they asked Nagi's opinion," Rhythm said.
"They were probably asking from a boy's point of view," Temari said.
"I think they were trying to create Rimahiko," Rhythm said.
"Rimahiko?" I asked.
"Rima as in Rima and Hiko as in Nagihiko. If you put it together then it makes Rimahiko," Kusukusu cheered then giggled.
"Exactly," Rhythm said.
"I think that since Rima is new they wanted to see her dressed up. They've only seen her in her school uniform," Temari said. Those two always disagreed with each other.
*?'s POV*
"Look at them. She's leaning on his shoulder."
"Shut up! You don't think I can see that?" I yelled. He hid behind my other friend.
"I think you should just move on. It's obvious that Nagi-sama is or will be dating her. There's no way she would say yes to you," my other friend said.
"I will make sure. Look at her. She pretty good looking," I said.
*Nagi's POV*
"Nagi-kun, is onee-chan ok?" Azumi asked as the others returned from the candy store. Temari quickly hid in my hair.
"She's fine, just a little worn out," I replied.
"My sister has more energy," Ami said.
"Does not! Your sister wasn't dragged around and forced into outfits," Azumi argued.
"Does too!"
"Does not!"
"Does too!"
"Does not!"
"Does too!"
"Does not!"
"Shut up both of you!" Rima was now awake and upset that the two little girls woke her up.
"But she-" Azumi began.
"It's stupid to fight," Rima said.
"But you and Nagi-kun used to-"
"That may be true but we realized how dumb it was now we're best friends. Now hug and make up," Rima said. Both little sisters looked at each other and very slowly hugged each other. They looked like they would rather die then hug their enemy.
"There, now can we leave?" Rima asked still pretty grumpy.
"Sure,since we're spending the night at your chibi's we might as well go there now," Utau said.
"What about the boys?" Amu asked.
"Daddy won't like it if boys are in the house," Azumi said.
"He'll get over it," Rima said. We all began to walk to the exit.
*Rima's POV*
"Nagi-kun, can I have a piggy-back ride?" Azumi asked.
"Sure Azu-"
"I want Nagi-kun to give me a piggy back ride," Ami whined. The little girls fought as they each pulled on one of Nagi's arms. All Nagi did was sweatdrop. I decided to help him out.
"None of you get a piggy back ride," I said.
"Why?" both girls whined.
"Because I'm older and I'm tired and was rudely woken up from my nap so I get a piggy back ride," I said as I climbed up Nagi's back. He held my legs.
"I guess the plan didn't work today," Ran said.
"What plan?" I asked as I glared at them.
"Ran, you blabbed!" Miki yelled.
"Sorry."
"I'm confused too," Nagi said.
"Same here," Kukai said.
"I demand an explanation," I said.
"Fine, I asked Nagi if he thought you were cute. He said no, so all day Amu and I have been dressing you up in lolita dresses to get him to say you were cute," Utau explained.
"Rima isn't cute," Nagi said.
"How can you say that?" Amu asked.
"I'll admit she's pretty or beautiful but not cute," Nagi said.
"You tell them," I told Nagi while looking away from everyone.
"Rima hates being called cute. She feels like that's all anyone sees in her when there is so much more," Nagi said.
"We are so sorry Rima," Amu said.
"We had no idea," Utau said.
"It's fine. Can we go to my house?" I said wanting to drop the subject. They all agreed and we walked to my house. It wasn't that far. Azumi was a bit upset that I got a ride on Nagi's back and not her. I then noticed Utau and Kuaki was dragging behind as they talked to each other. He told her something and she laughed. I didn't really need to push so much. It looks like they're doing fine on their own.
"I guess the girls weren't planning Rimahi-" Rhythm began but I grabbed him and covered his mouth. Everyone looked at me suspicious, especially the little girls. The were to old to see them but too young to have their own chara so me randomly grabbing air and covering it's mouth looked a bit funny. They all seemed to let it go so I let go of the boy chara.
When we made it to my house Nagi put me down. I opened the door and walked in with everyone behind me.
"Mom! Dad! We're home," I called as we all took off our shoes. We all walked in and there were three ladies. My mom, Fujisaki-san, and Hinamori-san. They were all sitting at the dining room table drinking coffee or tea and laughing.
"Hello everyone?" my mother said.
"Mother, what are you doing here?" Nagi asked.
"It's just a get together of old friends. We were high school just like all of you," his mother responded.
"Mommy!" Ami said as she hugged her mom.
"Did you give your sister a hard time?" Amu's mom asked.
"No, we dressed Rima-chan up in a lot of dresses," Ami said. My mom looked at me shocked.
"It wasn't my idea," I said.
"Are all of you staying the night?" my mother asked changing the subject.
"This is Nagihiko's last night here," his mother said.
"Mother, I haven't told anyone yet," Nagi said not looking at anyone. I put a hand on his shoulder.
"Told us what?" Kukai asked.
"I'm leaving tomorrow to go to Europe and Nadeshiko is coming back. We're doing a swap," he said.
"Is that true Rhythm?" Daichi asked.
"Yeah," Rhythm said depressed which doesn't happen very often.
"We'll miss you Nagi," I said.
"Nagihiko, you're grandmother and I have to do some talking when she gets off her plane tomorrow," his mother said. He looked confused but tried his best to understand.
"Why don't all of you spend the night to celebrate Nagihiko's last day here," my mom said.
"I'll take Azumi-chan and Ami to my house so you aren't crowded. Both of the little girls glared at each other. They both hated that idea but didn't say anything.
~~~~*Time Skip*~~~~
The two moms and the little girls left awhile ago. My father came home and wasn't very happy that two boys were spending the night but my mom explained and he was ok with it. We played games like nonstop then we watched movies. All I had were comedies. So we watched them till it was late.
"I'm gonna go to bed. My flight is pretty early," Nagi said then walked up to my room. Everyone told him goodnight and continued to watch the movie. I kept looking up at the stairs that Nagi climbed up not too long ago.
"I'm going to check on him," I said. None of them said anything. They must've been into the movie. I walked up the stairs and into my room. The lights were off but I could hear Nagi's voice.
"She won't agree," he said. There was no response. He must be on the phone. I couldn't really see.
"So if I dance good enough she'll let me," he asked. He sounded a bit happy.
"Alright, love you too, bye," he said then hung up.
"You ok?" I asked. He jumped realizing I was there.
"Grandma problems. She won't let me be myself at home either. If I prove to her that I'm good enough at dancing then she'll let me myself at home," he said.
"At least their is a compromise. Knowing you, you'll win her over with your moves," I said. He smiled at me.
"I'm going to bed. The boys sleep on the floor," I said. My mother brought in two sleeping bags for them.
"I'm going to bed too, night Rima," he said as he got in a sleeping bag.
"Good night," I replied as I got into bed. There was silence. This was his last night being himself and he had to sleep on the floor. I don't know why but I felt guilty.
"Nagi," I said quietly just in case he was sleeping.
"What is it Rima?" he asked as he popped his head out of the sleeping bag.
"You don't have to sleep on the floor," I said.
"Where would I sleep?" he asked.
"Up here," I said as I patted my bed. He gave me a weird look.
"Are you sure?" he asked.
"This is your last free day," she said. He got out of the sleeping bag and got on my bed. My bed was big enough that we didn't touch each other if we were both on the end of my bed. There was another silence and guilt still hit me.
"Rima," he said. I turned and faced him.
"I don't want to push it but can I...hold you?" he asked. My face suddenly felt warmer. Normally I would've yelled at him, maybe hit him, but I didn't.
"Just this once," she said. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close to him.
"Thanks Rima. It means a lot. I won't be able to hold a girl like this for awhile," he said. My face was still hot. Something then came over me. I kissed his cheek. He tensed up when I did.
"You won't get a kiss from a girl in a while too," I said then snuggled up to him. There was more silence but this time I didn't feel bad. I quickly fell asleep.