Recap
"We better get back to dance practice," I said.
"Are dancing or am I changing?" Nagi asked.
"You will be changing again and again and again," I said sounding creepy. Nagi sighed as the rest of us laughed, even Mrs.. Fujisaki. I then remembered something.
"Nagi, you said you owe me for making me go on that ride. I have a thing you can do but it will be tomorrow at the Royal Garden," I said.
"I'm going to regret this," Nagi said. Once again everyone laughed.
Chapter 20 If Ikuto Were Gay
*Rima's POV*
"Kazumi please come out. We can play," Kusukusu begged her sister.
"No, if I'm not a useful chara then I might as well stay in here," Kazumi said as she lifted the lid of her egg up a bit to talk to her sister. Ever since I snapped at her she's been in her egg. Last night I did not hear a peep from her and it was peaceful. Kusukusu tried her best to cheer her sister up since that's what she does best but Kazumi is too stubborn.
"Hi Rima," Nadeshiko said as I met her at our meeting place.
"Hi Nadeshiko, is your brother ok from practice yesterday?" I asked as we began to walk to school.
"He got really good sleep last night," Nadeshiko said.
"I bet but can he be at the Royal Garden?" I asked.
"I guess, why?" she asked.
"He owes me and I have something great in mind," I said with a smirk.
"Should he be afraid?" she asked.
"I just want him to read some lyrics from a song I found. Nothing too terrible," I said as we made it to the school gates.
"So that's a yes," she said still not sure she should be worried for her 'brother'.
"Yes for what?" Ikuto asked as he snuck up on us.
"Nagi owes me and Nadeshiko wants to know if he should be scared," I said.
"Great now when are you going to work on Amu and me?" he asked.
"I have an idea but you might not like it," I said.
"I'm open to almost anything," he said.
"Stop flirting with her," I said.
"What?!" Ikuto said a bit shocked.
"If you lay off for a bit then she'll miss it," I said.
"Or she'll run straight into Tadase's arms," he said.
"Good point...make Amu jealous," I said.
"How do I do that? The only friends she knows is 'Nadeshiko' who I'm not flirting with, Utau, that hyper girl, and..." he then had a smirk on his face.
"I don't know what you're planning but good luck with that," I said as I began walking to class. Nadeshiko followed.
"Do you know what he's planning?" Nadeshiko asked.
"Nope and I don't care. As long as Amuto is done by the end of the day," I said. We both went to class.
"Tadase-kun is sick today," Amu informed us.
"Too bad," I said pretending to be upset. Now Ikuto can get her.
"What's he got?" I asked.
"Mono, he could be out of school for awhile," Amu said concerned.
"I'm sure he'll be ok. Mono makes you tired and not want to eat. You have a fever and sore throat but it's not too bad," Nadeshiko assured Amu.
"You've had mono?" Amu asked.
"Freshman year," she said.
"I thought Nagi had mono freshman year," Amu said.
"They both had it. It was terrible. It was first Nagi then Nade was dancing and passed out," I said making a story up.
"Oh, I guess twins share sickness too," Amu said.
"Isn't mono the kissing disease? Maybe Tadase was kissing girls," I said.
"But he wasn't feeling good at the water park. He was with us the whole time," Amu said.
"It doesn't show symptoms right away," Nadeshiko pointed out.
"Oh no! Tadase has a girlfriend," Amu said panicking.
"I wouldn't worry too much about it," I said.
"You're right," Amu said.
"Make sure your at the Royal Garden today. Nagi is stopping by," I said.
"Really? Awesome! Utau wanted to talk to him about something," Amu said.
"I have to go home early today so I won't be at the guardian meeting," Nadeshiko said.
"Really?" Amu asked.
"I'll have Temari go so she can catch me up," Nadeshiko said.
~~~~*Time Skip*~~~~
"Do I have to Rima?" Nagi asked as he was changing into his boy clothes in the girl's bathroom.
"Yes," I said.
"But-"
"No buts! You said you owe me and this is what I want you to do," I said.
"This is cruel," he said.
"You promised," I said.
"Is there anything else?" Nagi asked.
"There is one thing," I said.
"What is it?" he asked.
"You have to carry my things and if I want something you have to get it for me," I said.
"So be your servant," he said as he came out in his normal clothes.
"Yes but it takes out the fun that I was really going to do," I said.
"Singing a song about a drunk guy with his gay friend is embarrassing," Nagi said.
"American comedian Stephen Lynch's song 'If I Were Gay' is hilarious," I said. I saw it on TV the other day.
"I'd rather be your servant. How long?" he asked.
"I don't know. Probably till I'm bored with it," I said.
"Can you check if the coast is clear?" he asked. I poked my head outside the girl's bathroom. There didn't seem to be anyone.
"Go now," I said. Him and I walked out.
"First thing you'll do is carry me to the Royal Garden," I said. He let me climb on his back and carried me.
"Hi everyone," Nagi said as we all came in.
"Nagi, why are you carrying Rima?" Amu asked.
"I owe her for making her go on that water ride she hated so much," Nagi said.
"So you gave her a piggy back ride?" Kukai asked.
"No, he has to be my slave until I'm bored with it," I said as Nagi set me down.
"Nice," Utau said. I sat down and Nagi sat next to me. What surprised me was that Ikuto sat on the other side of me which was not next to Amu. I then remembered he was taking my advice and stop flirting with Amu. I felt someone poke my side and it tickled a bit.
"Ikuto stop," I said. He pretended not to know what's going on. I glared at him but I let it go.
"Anyway, Nagi I thought you would be in Europe?" Amu asked.
"Not this week. My grandmother and mother want me to focus on dancing with Rima although last practice wasn't very good," Nagi said looking at me.
"What?! You're faster now aren't you?" I said. Ikuto poked me again.
"Ikuto!" I said in a stern voice.
"What?" he asked.
"Stop poking me," I said.
"I'm not," he said. I gave him an icy glare but once again decided to drop it. He's probably bored since he's leaving Amu alone.
"Ikuto is flirting with you," Kusukusu whispered in my ear. That's why he was acting weird earlier.
"Make Amu jealous," I said.
"How do I do that? The only friends she knows is 'Nadeshiko' who I'm not flirting with, Utau, that hyper girl, and..." he then had a smirk on his face.
"He's flirting with you to make Amu jealous," Kazumi said as she popped out of my bag but she was still in her egg.
"Are you still mad at me?" I asked.
"Duh! I only came out to point out the obvious," she said. Ikuto poked me once again.
"Do you want to get punched?" I asked annoyed.
"No."
"Then stop," I said.
"I'm bored," he said.
"I have something interesting you can do," I said.
"I'm listening," he said.
"You can do what I was going to make Nagi do. Read these lyrics out loud," I said as I handed him the lyrics from my bag. He read it real quick.
"You think I won't do it?" Ikuto asked.
"I know you won't," I said.
"Wanna bet?" he asked.
"Prove me wrong," I said.
"Alright I'll play your game," he said. He stood up and began to read them out loud. Everyone began to listen.
Here we are, dear old friend
You and I drunk again
laughs have been had and tears have been shed
maybe the whiskey's gone to my head
But if I were gay
I would give you my heart
and if I were gay
you'd be my work of art
and if I were gay
we would swim in romance
but I'm not gay
so get your hands out of my pants
All of us were busting up laughing as Ikuto continued. I had to lean on Nagi to stay in my chair.
It's not that I don't care, I do
I just don't see myself in you
another time, another scene
I'd be right behind you
If you know what I mean
I was now nearly sitting on Nagi. I was laughing so hard I had to hold onto him. He was holding me up. All of us were laughing so hard.
Cause if I were gay
I would give you my soul
and if I were gay
I would give you my whole...being
And if I were gay
we would tear down the walls
But I'm not gay
So won't you stop cupping my...hand
I couldn't breathe and my face hurt from laughing so much. All of our faces were red from laughter. Once I recovered I noticed I was still on Nagi's lap and he had his arms around my waist. Utau noticed but I quickly got off him and acted innocent.
"I can't believe you were going to make me do that," Nagi said.
"Well good thing you chose the other option because Ikuto saying that is much more hilarious," I said.
"Please tell me someone recorded that," Utau said.
"I did," Amu said.
"Send it to me," Utau said.
"Me too," I said. Amu sent it to all of us, even Kairi and Yaya who were back in their hometown. We all watched it again. There was someone clearing their throat. We all turned to see Mrs. Fujisaki.
"I was wondering if my son and Rima would like to work on their dance a bit since you are staying this week," she said. Did she know about Nagi being himself today?
"Is that alright with you Rima?" Nagi asked.
"Where?" I asked Mrs. Fujisaki.
"I thought here was big enough," she replied.
"Since Tadase is sick we weren't doing much anyway," Utau said. We cleared a space.
"Utau give us some music," I said.
"Any suggestions?" she asked.
"Just anything. We haven't set anything in stone yet," I said. She played a random song but of course it was a slow song.
"Good luck," Utau said and I swore she winked at Nagi.
Nagi offered me his hand and I took it. We began to twirl around to the music. We went different ways but our hands were still connects. He then spun me and then pulled me close. This dance was magical. That weird feeling in my stomach the day we went to the mall was back. Nagi was with me both times. Was that a coincidence? No, it has to be Nagi. What is this feeling?
"They are amazing," Amu gasped.
"They are the top of my class," Mrs. Fujisaki bragged. Nagi picked me up gracefully and spun around then gently set me down. Why did this feeling not go away? It wasn't bad. I wasn't sick or anything. This feeling felt really good. I couldn't help but smile.
"They are doing this off the top of their heads too," Kukai pointed out.
This feeling was swelling up inside me. I just wanted to explode.
"Rima and Nagi sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g," Kazumi whispered in my ear. Kusukusu was giggling next to me. Temari and Rhythm were also laughing. Great, way to go Kazumi. Of course I'm being sarcastic. Nagi smiled when he heard Kazumi. Does he like me? Is that what this feeling is? He brought me close then he dipped me as the music stopped. Everyone clapped for us.
"Well done," Mrs. Fujisaki said.
"Thank you," Nagi and I said at the same time. We looked at each other then laughed.
"We better head home," Kukai said.
"You coming over?" Utau asked him.
"Of course," Kukai said. They left and Ikuto went with them since Utau and Ikuto live in the same house.
"Bye guys," Amu said as she left.
"Do you want to walk home?" Mrs. Fujisaki asked her son.
"I'll walk Rima home then I'll be home," he said. Nagi and I left.
"I thought you weren't talking to me and know you keep talking," I said to Kazumi.
"I'm over it," she said as she came out of her egg. I guess she'll talk my ear off all night. I looked at Nagi. He smiled down at me. I grabbed his hand.
"Rima?" he asked confused.
"What?" I asked innocently.
"Why are you holding my hand?" he asked.
"Do you not want me too?" I asked turning the question on him.
"I don't mind," he said.
"Then I don't see the problem," I said.
"You got played," Rhythm pointed out. Nagi's hand was bigger than mine and was very warm and smooth. The feeling in my stomach never went away. We held hands on the whole way to my house. We were at the porch.
"Bye Nagi," I said as I hugged him. He seemed a bit shocked but hugged me back. I heard a ping and there was a head set mic in my face. The control of my body was gone. I kissed Nagi's cheek. Granted, this was not the first time but Kazumi made me. The headset was now gone.
"KAZUMI!" I yelled. The charas giggled. My face was a bit warm. I looked at Nagi's looked a bit pink.
"Um...bye," I said and went inside. Even though Kazumi made me do it, I couldn't help but smile.
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