Chapter 2.
Decisions
Since deciding on her dance partner, Ageha is wondering what her mother would say about dancing with another girl. Sure it might be awkward, but a Tango is a Tango. And Ageha simply can't change her mind about dancing with the beautiful Leo. Heck, maybe her mother would want to meet this girl, too.
"Oh Mamá...espero que estés de acuerdo con mi decisión." She says to herself while lying in bed, facing the ceiling.
**The Next Day**
"What!? Leo-san!?" Yoshimitsu gasps when she hears the news.
Ageha nods. "I've made my decision. And I'll admit it: I can't keep my mind off of her. Her beauty...her smile...her elegance..." At that point, she is blushing while smiling dreamily.
Yoshimitsu smirks while trying to stifle her giggles. "Someone's in love with her~!"
"Que!? I-I, um..."
"Don't deny it, Ageha-chan. Once you laid eyes on her, you were blushing like crazy~!"
"W-Well, um..." For the Spaniard, she is speechless. Love at first sight? Choosing Leo as her dance partner without second thought? This is definitely evident.
Yoshimitsu giggles again and pats her on the shoulder. "You made the right decision. Don't worry about it."
"You think so?"
"Absolutely. Heck, maybe you'll enjoy it sooner than you think."
Ageha smiles. "Maybe. A-anyways, we should head for class."
"Sure!"
The two best friends head towards their homeroom and class immediately begins. However, after a few minutes of lectures, Ageha couldn't pay attention anymore. All thoughts are focused on Leo. And right now, she's imagining what it would be like if she actually danced with her. Her mind goes into "Daydream Mode" as she pictures Leo in a beautiful dress and Ageha in her kimono. She and Leo take hands and dance the Tango. And it was perfect. No mistakes, no falling, nothing and Ageha is blushing and smiling the whole time.
Until...
"Ageha! The teacher calls.
The Spaniard jumps up from her desk. "U-um...yes, ma'am?"
"I've been calling on you 3 times already," the teacher says. "It's your turn to read the passage."
"Oh. S-sorry." She picks up the book and begins reading. Deep inside, Ageha feels embarrassed. She is usually the mature one, plus the one everyone looks up to and she's already setting a bad example. She vows to herself to never let that happen again.
**At Home**
Ageha and her mother are eating some Mexican food, containing chicken enchiladas, fried rice and beans. Ageha's mother looks up at her daughter and breaks the silence.
"So, Ageha," she says. "Have you decided on your tango partner yet?"
The dark brown haired girl stops eating and looks up at her mother. Part of her wants to tell her that she hasn't, but another wants to tell the truth. However, even if her mother does think it's awkward, it won't stop Ageha from keeping her decision
"Mama," she says. "I did decide on a Tango partner."
"Oh? Who is he? Is he handsome?"
Ageha blushes. "U-m...actually, Mama...it's a girl..."
"A girl?"
Ageha nods, with long bangs hiding her blush.
There is silence for the longest time, a little more than 5 minutes. Ageha can definitely feel something wrong with this awkward silence, so she speaks up.
"Um...are you mad...Mama?" She asks quietly.
"No, honey," her mother replies. "I'm actually...surprised. In fact, we never had two girls dance before."
Ageha brightens. "So, does that mean you approve?"
"First, I would like to meet this girl," her mother says. "What's her name?"
"Her name...Her name is Leo." Ageha blushes at mentioning her name.
Her mother smiles. "Well then, I guess we have our Tango partner already. I look forward to meeting Leo-san soon, okay?"
Ageha couldn't believe her ears, yet she is happy at the same time. She immediately stands up from the table, runs to her mother and hugs her. "Gracias, Mama! (Thank you very much)"
Her mother returns the hug. "You've grown so much, honey. You know that I'll support you and your decisions the best I can."
Ageha is truly glad that her mother approves her decision. In fact, it went better than she expected. Now that's all behind her, all she needs to do is to show the crowd what two girls dancing can really do.
After dinner, the Spaniard decides to take a little walk outside in the neighborhood and all the way to the beach that is just 6 blocks away. She and her mother go on the beach on some occasions. Her father picked the house next to a beach because it's where he met her mother. And fell in love. He may not be Spanish, but he's a kind man. Her mother fell in love with him after he helped her fix a flat tire out in the rain and then helped her get home. Ageha loved her father, but right now, he's a very busy man. He took a business trip out to America and won't be back for another couple weeks.
She tells her mother that she will be back and won't be out too long and starts heading down to the beach. Light winds blow past her, making her hair sway as she walks. She hears some seagulls making noise near the beach as she approaches it and notices the full moon right above the ocean. Its reflection shines across the ocean, where the small waves go back and forth. She walks near it, with the waves softly brushing against her feet, taking in the nice ocean air. She stares at the bright moon shining upon her and smiles as the light wind blows again.
"Es...tan bonita.(It's...so pretty.)" she says to herself.
She then hears a gentle voice, startling her.
"It sure is peaceful out here," Leo says.
The Spaniard swiftly turns around to see the blonde beauty, wearing a yellow tank top and blue shorts with sandals. "L-Leo-san!?"
The blonde giggles. "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."
"N-no, no, no! ¡Está bien, está bien! (You're fine, you're fine!) It's just um...you...surprised me, that's all..." Ageha blushes while saying this.
Leo approaches the tanned girl while Ageha is trying to keep her composure. There is silence for a bit when Leo stands by her side and watches the moon with her. It is then that the Spaniard decides to break the silence.
"D-do you walk here often?" She asks.
"No," Leo answers. "I just happened to find it while I was taking a walk and caught interest in the full moon."
Ageha giggles. "What a coincidence."
"Do you walk here often?"
"Actually, my house is 6 blocks from here. I live with both my parents, but my father is on a business trip." Ageha answers.
"Oh, wow! That must be amazing," Leo says.
"Yeah. Mama and I walk here from time to time, but mostly, when Papa's here, we go together all the time. It's more fun when all of us go."
Leo smiles and nods. "That's quite the family you have."
"My Mama's Spanish while Dad is half-American, half-Japanese. They both met while Mama was having tire problems and they later fell in love...right here on this beach. Papa soon decided to pick a house that was close to here so that he and Mama could go as many times as they wanted."
"Wow, Ageha-san," Leo says, smiling. "You have such a nice family."
The Spaniard blushes and smiles a little. "Thank you. Um...what about yours?"
"My family is very wealthy and we live in a mansion," The blonde answers. "Both of my parents are nice people and I have one little sister, Hyoki. We have traveled to many places, even outside of the continent, such as America. We get along well, but lately, my parents are also busy people. In fact, I live on my own with Hyoki while they are out on business."
Ageha is surprised by Leo's story. She recalls the time when the blonde beauty handed her a stack of cash when she was having trouble at the grocery store and it hit her. "So...you really do come from a rich family."
"Of course," Leo giggles. "Why wouldn't I be?"
"Remember when you tried to offer me your stack of cash? I thought you came from a rich family and it turns out it's true."
Leo giggles again. "You're so silly~"
Ageha blushes and slightly turns away, not saying a word. The sound of the waves still brush up against their feet when Leo decides to speak up again.
"When is your next performance?" She asks.
"In two weeks," Ageha answers. "I have to find a dance partner for the Tango."
"Have you found that person yet?"
Ageha blushes and nods. "Yes. And that person...is you."
It is Leo's turn to blush, much to her surprise. "M-Me, Ageha-san? Goodness, I feel honored."
"D-Don't get me wrong! It was Yoshimitsu's fault! I just...couldn't stop thinking...about you..."
Leo wraps her arms around the Spaniard, making her blush even more. "And that is a problem because...?" She whispers.
"It's...not a problem...I had no one else to search for. You were my only choice."
It is then that Leo kisses her forehead and pulls away, smiling her beautiful smile. "I'm very grateful, Ageha-san. I promise to make your performance very wonderful."
Ageha blushes again, just staring at the blonde's orchid violet eyes, speechless. The moon's bright light makes Leo's facial features even more beautiful than ever, same goes for Ageha's. After a few minutes of silence, the blonde beauty lets go and turns to leave.
"I have to go home," she says. "My sister is waiting for me. I wish us both luck at the performance."
"Y-Yes! I'll see you there!" Ageha calls.
Leo smiles as she waves and then starts to walk with her long hair swaying at every movement. Ageha just stands there, watching the blonde beauty walk away with only the sound of the waves. Light wind picks up again, making both of their hair sway. She can feel her heart beating as she puts a fist on her chest.
"Leo-san..." she says to herself. "Mi única y verdadera pareja. (My one...true partner.)"
