Recap
"Rima told me that you are leaning on her to do all the dance moves since my mother liked her but the task is to work together," she said.
"I guess I need to step up," I said.
"Yes, and by the way, we have a visitor," she said.
"A visitor?" Temari asked.
"Yes," my mother said as she pulled back the paper door. All of us couldn't believe who it was.
"Yo."
Chapter 23 Nagi Doesn't Wear Lip Gloss
*Nagi's POV*
"Tsukasa?" the charas said confused.
"No offense but what are you doing here?" I asked. Another question is why is he acting so informal at a teacher and student's house? Wait! Tsukasa and mother were guardians so I guess they're friends.
"I can see your busy with Mashiro-san but I think it's about time a few of your questions were answered," he said. Could he know about the wishing well?
"I don't have all the answers yet but I'll call you and Mashiro-san when I know," he said.
"What? Do you mean-"
"You know what I mean," he said.
"Tsukasa, Rima-chan has sprained her ankle. Is she going to be able to stay in dance class at school," my mother asked. He looked at Rima's foot.
"It doesn't look too bad. She will just have to sit out. Maybe Mashiro-san and 'Nadeshiko' can talk about her and Nagihiko's dance that you told me about," he said.
"What about Kazumi?" Kusukusu asked him.
"Who's Kazumi?" Tsukasa asked.
"My sister," she replied.
"Right, I heard she had another chara. Mashiro-san will have to deal with that. Possibly a boy that just happens to be holding her could help with that," Tsukasa teased. I felt my face heat up.
"Anyway, the stars haven't been clear yet but when I have the answers I'll let you know. Now Natsumi, I would like to catch up. Even though I hired you as the dance teacher you and I haven't really caught up. We used to be the best of friends when we were guardians," Tsukasa said.
"Of course. Dance practice is over now. Baya! Please make some tea," mother said as her and Tsukasa left.
"That was a bit random," Rhythm said.
"Your telling me," I said. My phone began to go off. I quickly grabbed it and answered it so Rima wouldn't wake up.
"Hello?" I whispered.
"Yo Nagi, it's Kukai. Why are you whispering?"
"Rima's asleep at my house. Dance practice wore her out. Anyway, what's up?"
"We were wondering if we could hang at your house."
"Who's we?"
"Just the usual group; me, Utau, Ikuto, and Hinamori. Is that alright?"
"Sure, what about Hotori-kun?" I asked.
"He has mono, remember?"
"Oh yeah, well Rima is asleep right now so we'll have to be quiet."
"We'll just go into your room," he said.
"She's in my room."
"Did you guys...you know?"
"NO!" I yelled. Luckily, it didn't wake Rima up. I heard laughter in the background as well as Kukai's laughter.
"Am I on speaker?" I asked.
"Yeah, that was hilarious," I heard Utau say. I just sighed.
"Come on over but be quiet...and keep your heads out of the gutter," I said.
"What ever you say man," Kukai said then hung up. I just sighed again.
"You might want to get up before they come over," Temari said.
"How do I get up without waking her?" I asked.
"Good question," Rhythm said as he tried to think of a way. Even if I let go of her she had her arms around me.
"Maybe we could wake her up," Kusukusu said.
"She was tired but I guess I just slowly try to get up. I did yell earlier in the phone and she didn't wake up. Maybe she's a heavy sleeper," I said.
"I don't really know. She always wakes up before I do," Kusukusu admitted.
"I guess I'll give it a shot," I said. I grabbed Rima's arms and tried to move them but she snuggled up closer to me.
"That didn't work," Rhythm said pointing out the obvious.
"Try rolling out," Kusukusu suggested. I tried to roll out of her arms but she had me.
"Come on Nagi, they could be here any minute," Temari said.
"I'm trying," I said. I tried again to roll out again but this time I fell off my bed with Rima falling on my chest. The wind was knocked out of me.
"What?!" she said confused as she woke up.
"I think you crushed Nagi's ribs," Kusukusu said. Rima looked at me and tried to get up but she fell back on my chest because of her sore ankle.
"What happened?" she asked.
"I tried to get up but your arms were tight around me." I explained.
"Oh, sorry," she said.
"Yo...did we come at a bad time," Kukai said as the door flew open.
"Rima just nearly crushed Nagi's ribs," Rhythm explained.
"I did not," Rima yelled.
"Can you get off?" I asked.
"I can't, my ankle is sprained," she said.
"Is anyone going to help?" I asked our friends as they came in.
"No, it's kind of entertaining," Ikuto said.
"So you guys are going to let me just lay here?" I asked.
"Pretty much," Utau said.
"I'll help you," Amu said. She was going to help Rima but Ikuto pulled her to him.
"Ikuto you pervert," Amu said.
"You know you love it," Ikuto teased. Amu just pouted.
"Anyway, how did you two end up like this?" Utau asked with a smirk on her face.
"I have no idea. I was asleep," Rima said. Everyone looked at me.
"Rima was asleep. I was trying to get up but she was in the way. I tried to roll off but she went with me," I said leaving a few things out.
"Wait go back. Rima was asleep and you were trying to get up. You were laying next to her. I knew she was in your room but you were next to each other," Amu said.
"No they had to be holding each other. He could simply get up if they were just next to each other," Utau said. They all looked at us again.
"I sprained my ankle and was upset. Nagi was only comforting me," Rima explained. Did she forget that we kissed or was she lying.
"Really?" Utau asked as if she knew something.
"Really? Look at my foot," she said as she showed her swollen ankle.
"Then why does Nagi have lip gloss on?" Utau smirked. Everyone looked at me again. I checked my mouth.
"I don't have lip gloss on," I said.
"But you checked which means you two kissed," Utau said proud that she solved a big mystery.
"I guess your smarter than I thought," Rima said. I'm surprised she gave up just like that.
"Are you two a thing?" Amu asked. Rima and I looked at each other then we both shrugged. We didn't actually talk about it. We both admitted we liked each other but we never officially got together.
"Never talked about it," Rima admitted. She never just said what was true. She always found a way around it.
"Why not? We've all thought you looked like a pretty good couple ever since we met Rima,"Utau said.
"I thought they were together when I first saw them," Kukai said.
"Same here," Ikuto said.
"Come on guys. You obviously like each other," Amu said.
"Amu if you pressure them then they'll say no," Utau pointed out.
"Then totally ignore what I said," Amu said.
"Can we move on," Rima asked.
"Sure, but tell us later," Utau said.
"Anyway, shouldn't you keep your foot elevated?" Amu asked.
"Yeah," Rima said. I managed to sit up making Rima fall onto my lap.
"Ow"
"Sorry but that was uncomfortable," I said. We all heard a phone beep. Amu checked her's.
"OH MY GOSH GUYS!" Amu squealed.
"What is it?" Utau asked.
"Tadase-kun just texted me and he said that Tsukasa is going to throw a prom the end of the month," Amu cheered.
"NO WAY!" Utau cheered.
"Are you going Rima?" Amu asked.
"Well Nagi and I have a dance thing at the end of this month but it's not like they will be on the same day," she replied.
"What day is the prom?" I asked.
"The twenty ninth," Amu answered.
"My mom hasn't really told me a date but I'll ask her later. Tsukasa was actually here. He might still be here," I said.
"When was he here?" Rima asked.
"When you were asleep?" I said.
"We'll go see if he's still here," Utau said as her and Kukai left. It was now just Rima, Amu, Ikuto, and me.
"Can I talk to Amu alone?" Rima asked Ikuto and me.
"Sure," I said. I lifted her up and set her on my bed where she elevated her foot. Ikuto and I then left.
*Rima's POV*
"Are you going to prom with Ikuto?" I asked.
"No!" Amu nearly yelled.
"Then who?" I asked.
"I was hoping Tadase-kun would-"
"Tadase is sick with mono. He might be out for months. What's going to happen when you're the only at prom not dancing with someone," I asked. It was a bit more harsh than I intended it to be.
"But he could get better before then," she said.
"But he'll still be weak," I said.
"I guess you're right," she said a bit upset.
"Listen to me. I want you to go out there and tell Ikuto that you want to go to prom with him! I WANT YOU TO TELL HIM YOUR REAL FEELINGS! DO IT WOMAN!" I yelled with determination.
"Tell it like it is girl!" we heard. That voice...
"Kazumi!" Kusukusu cheered. The little, pink, neon egg floated in front of me and she popped out.
"Don't you ever scare me like that," I said as I pulled her into my hands and hugged her. I know she was annoying and loud but I missed her.
"What just happened?" Ran asked.
"I don't really know-desu," Su said. Where have they been? I bet they were sleeping.
"It's obvious! Kazumi went back into her egg but is out now," Miki said.
"I knew that," Amu said.
"Sure you did," the charas and I said at the same time.
"Shut up!" Amu complained.
"Anyway, I really think you should ask him out," I said.
"How about we make a deal," Amu offered.
"What deal?" I asked.
"I'll go to the prom with Ikuto if you go with Nagi," she said.
"You drive a hard bargain but fine," I said. The door opened and the rest of our friends; Kukai, Utau, Ikuto, and Nagi came in.
"Your dance is the twenty eighth. The day before prom. You can go!" Utau cheered.
"Nagi we're going to prom," I said.
"What?!" he said a bit shocked.
"You heard the girl!" Kazumi said.
"Kazumi? What happened the few minutes I was gone?" Nagi asked.
"Kazumi is back, we have a dance to work on, and prom to get ready for. This month will be busy. No pressure or anything," I said and smiled at him.
"Your foot needs to heal first," he said as he sat on his bed next to me.
"Amu, weren't you going to say something," I reminded her.
"Do I have to?" she asked.
"Yes!" my and her charas both yelled.
"Fine, Ikuto do you want to go to prom?" she asked. Ikuto looked a bit shocked, gave me a quick glance, then looked back at Amu.
"Alright," he said.
"We better get home before your mom is worried," Kusukusu said.
"Your right," I said.
"I'll have my limo drop you off. You can't really walk on that foot," Utau said.
"Thanks," I said. Everyone walked out of Nagi's room except me and Nagi.
"Nagi, are we a thing?" I asked.
"I think so," he said with a smile. He helped me off the bed and supported me as I hopped on one leg. He gave me a quick peck. I smiled up at him.
"So I can call you me boyfriend. Does that mean I have to call Nadeshiko my girlfriend?" I teased as I whispered the last question. The charas busted up laughing.
"What ever you want," he said. I kissed him and then we set out to Utau's limo. Kukai and Utau pretty much sucked face so I was the awkward third wheel. Ikuto walked Amu home. They dropped me off and I hopped on my good foot to the door. I opened the door, hopped in, and then collapsed on the couch.
"Are you alright onee-chan?" Azumi asked.
"I sprained my ankle," I informed her.
"Are you going to be ok?" my mom asked.
"Yeah, I just need to stay off it a couple days," I said.
"Is this why you stayed home?" my dad asked.
"No, really what happened was..." I'm not used to being so open with my parents. They would never listen to me unless I was yelling at them but them they would scold me and send me to my room like I'm a child.
"Tell them Rima. Be open with your family. They love you," Kazumi encouraged. My mom smiled since she is the only one that can hear her besides me.
"Two people that I thought were my friends were really using me. One, because I looked, his words not mine, hot; and two she was trying to get close to Nagi by being my friend," I said.
"You are hot Rima!" Kazumi said. Kusukusu started to giggle.
"They are meanies. I'll go over to them and start beating them up," Azumi said as she punched the air a couple times. My mom wrapped her arms around me and cuddled me.
"I'm sorry Rima. There are mean people out there," my father said. My eyes were probably three times as big as normal. Mean people? Like the people who kidnapped me?
"Rima," Kusukusu said worried.
"Are you sure you're ok?" my mom asked.
"I've been having...nightmares," I lied. What was I supposed to say? I'm from another world where I was kidnapped but I fell through a magical well and now I'm in a seemingly better life? No way! They would send me to the loony bin.
"What kind of nightmares?" dad asked.
"I was young, like fourth/ fifth grade, two men grabbed me and put me in a van and asked for ransom," I said. Tears began to fill my eyes. My parents fought so I never got a chance to tell them about it and talk it out. Maybe if I got this out in the open then I could put this nightmare to rest.
"Oh honey," mom said as she hugged me tight.
"I'll beat up those guys to," Azumi offered. I couldn't help but smile. For an annoying little sister, I'm glad that I have her. This world has its ups and down but maybe it wouldn't be that bad to stay here even if I was practically starting over. Maybe that's what I need, a fresh start.
Hey Daydreamer here. I''m sorry for the long wait for the update. There was Fright Fest, Halloween, and I'm planning a birthday this week. I've been pretty busy. I'm also sorry that this was pretty much a filler chapter but big stuff is coming up.
Also no one guessed Tsukasa. Everyone mainly guessed Ikuto or Kukai. Some thought outside the box and said Yoshito or even Nagi's dad. I wasn't expecting anyone to get it but I loved that you all tried.
Also for those waiting for the sequel to RF and NC, I have started the first chapter but I will probably go slow with it since I'm working mainly on TWW (The Wishing Well)
P.S. rates/reviews/flames/comments/ideas are welcomed with open arms