Recap

"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," I 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.

Chapter 8 Meeting The Grandmother

*Nagi's POV*

She kissed me? She let me sleep in her bed and hold her. I heard the others coming up the stairs.

"You better pretend you're sleeping so they can't ask questions," Rhythm said. I listened to him. I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep.

"I wonder why they went to bed pretty early," I heard Amu's voice. I heard the door creak open.

"I think you have your answer Amu," Utau said. They were going to ask questions. Nagihiko is technically leaving tomorrow so I would technically leave her to answer their questions.

"Where are we sleeping?" Amu asked. "We'll just open the sleeping bags and sleep together," Kukai said.

"My dad would kill me if he knew I slept next to a boy," Amu freaked out.

"I'll sleep in the middle," Utau offered to shut Amu up. Supposedly I was sleeping like Rima. I heard them move around for a few minutes but then they stopped. I opened one eye. Utau was in the middle. I think she fell asleep quickly because she snuggled up to the surprised Kukai. Rima didn't have to work hard on Kutau. It didn't take long for the others to fall asleep too. It took Kuaki about an hour to fall asleep. He probably excited that Utau was so close to him.

"Yo Nagi," Rhythm whispered. I looked at him. He gave me a thumbs up. Why? He then pointed at Rima.

"It's not what you think Rhythm," I said.

"This is the last day you get to be a boy. You should savor this moment and go with the flow. I want you to hold this girl so tight that you can feel her breath on your face. I want you to kiss this girl," Rhythm said.

"Rima would kill me," I said.

"You think to much. If you won't do it then I'll make you. Character Change," he said.

"Wait Rhythm I don't think-" It was too late. Blue headphones poofed on my shoulders and I had no control of my body. I felt myself pull Rima closer to me. Our faces were centimeters apart. Even though I was being controlled I felt my face heat up. That wasn't Rhythm making me blush. I lifted her chin up. She looked so peaceful instead of the usual Rima that usually yelled at me or found a way to torment me. She hasn't been doing that recently. I felt myself lean down. Rhythm this is cruel!

"Bala...Balance," she muttered in her sleep. That terrified me, so much that my character change with Rhythm deactivated.

"Whoa man we were getting to the good part," Rhythm whined.

"She was nice enough to let me sleep with her. I don't want to push it. Anyway girls are fragile when it comes to stuff like that," I scolded.

"Fragile? This is Rima we are talking about," Rhythm said.

"Rima worries the most. You've seen her broken up inside but she refuses to show it. The only two times she fully opened up to me is when she was devastated about her parents," I said.

"In this world she doesn't have to worry. She's friends with everyone again so why would she want things to go back to normal," Rhythm thought out loud. That was a good question. If her home life was good and she gained everyone's friendship again then why go back?

"I don't know," I said. I looked at the clock that was on Rima's nightstand. It was now 1:00 a.m. How did it get so late...I mean early.

"We better leave now my grandmother's plane lands in an two hours and I still have to get dressed up as Nadeshiko and be driven to the airport. I carefully got out of Rima's bed without waking her.

"You better leave a note like your mom said on the phone," Rhythm said. I found a piece of paper on Rima's desk and a pen. I began to write a note. Rima knew I wasn't really leaving. Kukai knew too. Once I was done writing the note I folded it in half and set it next to Rima who began to shiver. I pulled her blanket over her then left. At least she let me hold her the last night I get to be my true self.

*Rima's POV*

I opened my eyes but sunlight burned my eyes so I quickly closed them. After a few moments I opened my eyes. I was used to the light now. I sat up but a heard a crinkle noise. I looked at my bed to see a note. It had my name on the front of it. I grabbed it and read it.

Rima,

Thanks for everything you did for me. By the time you read this my grandmother's plane will have landed at 3:00 a.m. I had to greet her as Nadeshiko so I had to leave. My mother wanted me to tell you that you should dress casual for dance practice today. I don't know why but she told me to inform you.

Nagi

P.S. My mother said the three could watch dance practice today if they wanted. Tadase-kun can come too. Kukai and Tadase know about me being Nadeshiko so you don't have to keep it a secret from them.

He Nadeshiko-ed me. He left without a goodbye and left a note. I know he's not really leaving but he still Nadeshiko-ed me.

"Morning Rima," Kusukusu said as she popped out of her egg and stretched. She noticed there was a purple haired boy missing.

"Where's Nagi?" she asked. I pointed at the note. She read it over my shoulder. She then giggled.

"What's so funny?" I asked.

"Today will be your first dance practice since you made that wish," Kusukusu said. She was right. I didn't have dance classes because Nagi's mom was sick. I decided it was not really good to freak out like Amu does all the time. Amu? Where did they sleep? I looked at the floor to see Amu was gone but I wasn't worried because I saw something better. Utau's head was on kukai's chest. His arm was wrapped around her. Kutau in the making.

"Take a picture before they wake up," Kusukusu said. I love my chara. She could be mischievous just like me. I whipped out my phone and took a couple pictures. Right after I put my phone up I heard movement. I looked over at them. Kuaki woke up. He was shocked about the situation he was in but he smiled and held her closer.

"You like her don't you?" I asked. He jumped at the sound of my voice. He then scratched his head and gave a nervous laugh with his free hand. His cheeks were a little pink.

"Maybe a little," he said.

"I'll help you out if you help me with something," I said.

"What do you need help with?" he asked.

"Nagi," I said. He had a smirk on his face.

"I knew there was a thing between you two," he said. What!? I didn't mean it like that!

"That's not what I meant. I mean will you help with the whole Nadeshiko thing," I said.

"You're a lesb-"

"NO! I know Nagi's secret. I want your help to hide his secret," I said. I practically had to spell it out for him.

"Alright, you got a deal," he said.

"Good, because the three of you and Tadase are coming to dance practice today. His grandmother will be there," I said.

~~~~*Time Skip*~~~~

All of us (Amu, Utau, Kukai, Tadase, and me) were outside the Fujisaki mansion. Utau and Amu thought it would be fun to dress me up since I was supposed to dress formal. They dressed me up in a tight tee shirt that said 'Comedy' and some yoga pants. They were comfy but they gave me wedgies every once in awhile.

"I'll ring the bell," Kusukusu said then pressed the button. Baaya opened the door.

"Hello Rima-chan, and friends," she greeted. I bowed to her. Utau, Amu, and Tadase caught on quick. Kuaki stood there confused. Utau pulled him down by his collar.

"Hello Baaya. I was told to dress casual and bring my friends. Is there something special today?" I asked.

"Yes, you see Nadeshiko and her grandmother are back in Europe," Baaya informed as she let us in.

"Nadeshiko is home right now?" Amu asked excited.

"Yes, I believe you know the way to the dance room Rima-chan," Baaya said then excused herself. I honestly had no idea.

"It might come to you if you start walking," Kusukusu whispered.

"Follow me everyone," I said. I started walking. Kusukusu was right it felt like I had walked through the Fujisaki house a million times but this was the first time I've been in it.

"Here it is," I said as we stood in front of the door. Kukai opened the door and barged in.

"Yo Fujisaki," Kukai said. Nagi or Nadeshiko weren't in there. There was a bunch of girls stretching or talking. Mrs. Fujisaki sat gracefully on a small cushion since there weren't any chairs. An elderly woman was next to her. She had grey hair with a few traces of lavender hair. She had wrinkles here and there but besides that she didn't look too old.

"Souma-kun, we knock before entering the dance room," I said. I didn't know that but the words left my mouth before I could think.

"Who is this?" the woman asked. She looked...disgusted at him. This lady was clear that she either didn't like Kukai or men in general. From what Nagi told me I'm going to say men in general.

"Excuse my friends Miss. He is unaware of the rules and regulations of the dance room," I said in a very apologetic voice as I bowed. I looked at Kukai and gestured him to bow too. There was silence but he caught on.

"My bad," he said as he bowed as I did.

"What are these two doing here?" the old woman asked pointing to Kukai and Tadase.

"I told Nagihiko to tell them to come. It has been awhile since Nadeshiko has seen her friends. I thought they should get to see her the day she came back," Mrs. Fujisaki said.

"Fine, but this is a terrible idea Natsumi," the woman said.

"Mother, I'm sure they will behave if Rima-chan and Nadeshiko tells them the etiquette of the dancing room," Mrs. Fujisaki said. This was Nagi's grandma. I can see why he was worried. THere was a light tap on the paper door of the room.

"Come in," Mrs. Fujisaki said. The door slip open.

"Sorry mother, grandmother of my late arrival," a very high pitched and familiar voice said.

"NADESHIKO!" Amu said and ran to her and hugged her. I glared at Nadeshiko. I always had a thought in the back of my mind that Nagi could be a pervert since he could be a girl and get closer to us girls easily. He looked at me and sweatdropped. He showed me his hands saying he wasn't touching her. Luckily, Utau was busy with the ginger next to her. She was scolding him that it was rude to barge in.

"Where's Temari?" Ran asked.

"I'm here," Temari said as she revealed herself from Nadeshiko's hair. They all hugged her. Temari then offered to show them around.

The minute Amu let go Kukai was ruffling Nadeshiko's hair.

"It's been awhile Fujisaki," he said.

"Souma-kun, you're messing up my hair," Nadeshiko's high pitched voice said. Tadase's welcome was more formal. He shook Nadeshiko's hand. I don't really know Utau and Nadeshiko's relationship.

"Hello Hoshina-san," Nadeshiko welcomed.

"Welcome back from Europe," Utau said. They also shook hands. They didn't hate each other but they weren't friends. Now that I think about it. Utau was a bad guy when Nadeshiko first met her. Nadeshiko then looked at me. I walked up to her and hugged her. She hugged me with one hand on my back.

"Girls hug with both hands," I whispered. She quickly hugged me with both.

"I've missed you so much Nadeshiko. After practice you will have to tell me about your studies in Europe," I said.

"Right Rima," she said.

"Nagi calls me Rima," I whispered.

"So does Nadeshiko," she whispered in my ear. I only let it slide because his grandma was here. Our friends sat next to Mrs. Fujisaki to watch everyone dance.

"Now that the reunion is over I was a test for all my dancers," Mrs. Fujisaki said. We all looked at her with curiosity.I looked at Nadeshiko but she was also confused.

"I asked everyone to dress casually which I see all of you did. As you can see we have a guest. This is my mother. She used to be the teacher of this school until I was old enough to take over. She taught me everything I know. I assume some of you may of heard my son Nagihiko is in Europe right now but he will be back soon enough and will do a dance with one of you ladies," Mrs. Fujisaki said. All the girls began to chatter excited. They must be Nagi fangirls. I looked at Nadeshiko. She seemed surprised.

"Did you know?" I whispered. She shook her head. Mrs. Fujisaki looked at the two of us and winked.

"Natsumi, are you sure that's a good idea. You know Nadeshiko needs more attention with her dancing," his grandmother said speaking in code. She must've known the twin story.

"Excuse me Miss Fujisaki but if I may say something," I said. Nadeshiko looked at me shocked. She was pale and scared. His grandmother looked at me too. I noticed everyone was shocked except Mrs. Fujisaki. The old woman looked like a woman you shouldn't interrupt.

"What is it?" she said after she got over her shock.

"I'm sad to say I have to disagree with you. I've grown up with both the twins even when one was in Europe. Both of their dance styles may be different but they are both excellent dancers. I don't think one or the other needs more attention," I said. I promised that I would help him with his grandmother and I was going to keep my promise.

"I see," was all the woman said.

"Everyone we will go in the order you arrived. Everyone feel free to do any type of dance you like. Nadeshiko, you may sit out of this one. You've must've had a rough flight," she said.

"Thank you mother," she said and bowed. She sat next to Amu. I sat on the other side of her. Every girl that went and performed did some kind of traditional dance. Amu kept whispering things that have happened in her life while Nadeshiko was away. She was unaware that she already knew about Amu but as a boy instead.

"Rima-chan, you are the last one," Mrs. Fujisaki said after about an hour of the other girls dancing.

"Alright," I said.

"You may pick some music," she informed me. I didn't have anything planned.

"Here use my Ipod," Utau said as she handed it to me. I set it up to the I pod player that was conveniently in the room and picked random. Who knew what songs Utau listened to besides her own. I stood in front of everyone. I gave Nadeshiko a worried look. She gave me a reassuring smile. I had to at least try.

Sorry for the late update. I'm not going to bore you with my excuses. Just to let you know Rima considers Nadeshiko a girl so Rima will you "she" when refering to Nadeshiko. Even though she knows that she is really a he. Also Natsumi means "Summer Beauty". When my brother read this he said that I was being a tease with the almost Rimahiko kiss. Gomen but I thought it was funny. Nagi thinks too much and it seemed like something Rhythm would do. I wish he did it in the series. Oh well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter