Chapter 12
It had been a few days; things were going better then ever. Today on the other hand would be interesting. See I haven't exactly told my parents about Rita… Well they know who she is but not about the fact that were dating. So I thought today I would have her over for dinner and well, introduce her… it was Friday after all… man I'm nervous.
"Izzy is this your place?" Rita asked as I stopped in front of my door. "Yeah, lets go in," I said while grabbing her hand after opening the door. I yelled out "Mom, I'm home," though there was no reply. "I guess she's not home," I commented. "Oh well then why don't you show me around." Rita spoke, I nodded. "Okay well the first door on the right is my room," I stated. "Awe I like the little fish sign with your name on it." Rita commented while laughing. I blushed, "Yeah… well then down the hall is," I started but was interrupted. "Aren't you going to show me in your room?" Rita asked. "Yeah," I said nervously as I opened the door to let her in. "Wow there are a lot of books… and computer things." She commented. "You seemed surprised," I replied. She just laughed as she then sat down on my bed. "Comfy," she spoke as she looked at me. She then smiled as she reached out for my hand. I took it not knowing she was going to pull me down onto the bed with her. I landed on top of her; I felt my face turn bright red… being of the position and all. Rita was blushing as well and as I was about to get up she pulled me back down holding onto my neck. I felt my face get hotter as she pulled me down towards her face. "Rita?" I whispered. She just smiled as she pulled me closer till our lips touched. She wrapped her arms around my neck as I slid my hands behind her head. The kiss was getting more passionate until I felt her lick my bottom lip. I was surprised really I wasn't expecting it being we uh, haven't used our tongues yet. My blushed deepened as I let her in. I tried to use mine as well though truthfully I had no idea what I was doing, but I seemed to be doing okay. I was feeling really hot especially in a certain place that I won't get into. Just then my bedroom door opened. Rita and I broke the kiss as I heard my mom's voice. "Izzy?" In my head I'm thinking... oh I am in so much trouble; she's never going to let me live this down. I turned around to see my mom looking at me with a shocked look on her face, and then her eyes glanced to Rita who was bright red. I'm sure this wasn't the first impression that she was hoping for. "Uh… hi mom," I spoke while rubbing the back of my head trying to ignore the awkwardness. "Izzy…." My mom spoke… I knew it here it came the lecture. "Izzy… HAS GOT A GIRLFRIEND OH MY GOODNESS I CANT BELIEVE IT!" She yelled out as I fell over… not what I expected. "This is so exciting, sweetie aren't you going to introduce me to her?" My mom asked. "Um yeah mom this is Rita … Rita… this is my mom," I replied trying to cover my blush. "Nice to meet you Mrs. Izumi," Rita spoke also trying to cover her blush. "Awe same here, you're so cute. Oh I remember you from the play, you were amazing. But I guess it wasn't all acting now was it?" My mom replied as she ran up and hugged Rita. "Yeah …I brought Rita over for dinner… so I could introduce her to you and Dad… but you weren't home and well I then showed her around and well we ended up…" I stopped there as Rita smacked the top of her head as if she was saying you didn't just say that. "Oh of course she can stay over and I know how it is, this is so cute, oh I can't wait to tell your father. He should be home any minuet, I'll get dinner ready." My mom replied as she ran out of the door. "Your mom seems really nice," Rita commented. "She is," I replied. We then looked at each other and turned away blushing. "Well that went well," I spoke to break the silence. "Yeah," Rita replied as she walked over to me as she grabbed my hand. "So where were we?" She asked as she looked at me. I felt my face get hotter. "Now? I mean my mom could walk in again and well I don't want her freaking out and what if my dad comes home and…" Rita shut me up by kissing me. I closed my eyes as I wrapped my arms around her waist, at the same time deepening the kiss but as soon as it gets good it gets bad… the door opened again only this time when I turned around both my parents standing there. Once again Rita and I turned bright red. "See honey I told you Izzy has a girlfriend." My mom commented to my dad. They both smiled as he said, "good going Izzy she's a cutie." I could tell that Rita was uncomfortable being she was hiding behind me. "Is… dinner ready?" I asked. "Yep lets go," My mom replied. She walked out the door with my dad following. I then grabbed Rita's wrist and led her out the door with me. We arrived at the table and it was very awkward. "So Rita why don't you tell us about yourself?" My dad asked. "Umm… okay," Rita mumbled out. She looked at me and I nodded as if saying go for it. "Well last summer I moved to Japan with Mimi, who is my cousin. I am a vegetarian and I love animals. I also am a member of Matt's band." She commented. "Wow really?" My mom asked. "Yeah Rita has an amazing voice." I added in. "You should sing for us," My mom stated. "I uh…" Rita muttered out. "Great idea dear let's set up the karaoke set." My dad added. "Since when do we have karaoke?" I asked. Rita looked at me and smiled. "You better sing too Izzy," she stated. I sighed, "alright," I added… after all it was my parents making her do this.
After we got the Karaoke set up Rita walked up and picked a song. "I'm sorry I believe the only songs we have are Japanese," My mom stated. "Oh its okay I love singing in Japanese." Rita replied. She then chose a song and grabbed the mic.
Toutou shiri atte juunen
(At last it's been ten years)
Doko kara hajime you
(Where did it begin?)
Totsuzen anata no ohikkoshi ga kimatta
(Suddenly you decided you were moving)
Enkyori nante kowaku mo nanto mo nai
(I'm not scared of a long distance at all)
Kanjiteru yo sonzai wo hibi mune ni
(I feel you in my heart every day)
Mou nido to ae naku naru wake dewa
(This Definitely doesn't mean we will never see each other again)
Danjite nai no ni kangaechau yo
(But I can't help thinking it does)
Anata ni aete yokatta
(I'm glad I met you)
Tooi machi demo ganbatte ne
(Even if the road is long hang in there)
Atarashii oheya de kimi wa mou making love
(You're already making love in a new room)
Moshimo okane ni komattara
(If your having money problems)
Dekiru haninai de te wo kasu yo.
(I'll send you as much as I can)
Watashi-tachi no naka wa kawara nai
(Our bond wont change)
Tomodachi ni sae oseji wo iu sedai
(This generation even flatters their friends)
Tsutsumi kakusazu ni miseru yo kimi dake ni
(I wont cover things up, I'll tell you strait, just you)
Tanoshiku nai no ni furi wa shitaku nai
(It's not fun but I don't want to pretend)
Datta sonna no tsukarechau yo
(But I'm getting tired of that)
Anata ni aete yokatta
(I'm glad I met you)
Kono machi de ganbaru ne
(I'll give this road my all)
Nagai nagai yume no tochuu singing loud!
(Singing loud through this long long dream)
Mujou ni sugi yuku jikan nara
(Time passes cruelly)
Shinyuu wa hitsuyou ne
(But we need it to become close friends)
Sukoshi tsukarete watachi-tachi growing up
(Were a little tired but were growing up)
Hi atari yoshimo yori eki chikaku
(Good sunlight, close to the nearest station)
Tonari no juunin mo ii hito ne
(The guy next door is a good person too)
Yasashii kare to no keizai gaku
(Economics with my sweet boyfriend)
Mikake ni yorazu shikkari mono de
(We don't care about appearances, were sticking to this)
Watashi tosei hantai no anata
(Me and you my polar opposite)
Aratamete iu no wateremasu ne
(I'm embarrassed to say it again)
Watashi ga hajimete horeta onna
(I'm a woman in love for the first time)
Ima kara iu koto wo kite
(Listen to what I'm about to say)
Nekura na mai hato ni hitotsu hana ga saita
(One flower bloomed in my gloomy heart)
Dare yori mo shiwase deatte hoshii
(I want you to be happier then anyone else)
Kanashimi wa niawa nai yo kimi no me ni
(The sadness in your eyes doesn't suit you)
Kanjite nai no ni furi wa shitakunai
(I don't feel it but I don't want to pretend)
Yoru ni natte mo mada mada akarui
(Even when night comes I'll still be cheerful)
Anata ni furi sosogu Hikari
(Light rains down on you)
Tooi machi demo heiki da ne
(Even if the road is long I'm not worried)
Atarashii oheya de kimi wa mou making love
(You're already in a new room making love)
Anata ni aete nakattara
(If we hadn't met)
Shinyuu wa ira nai ne
(I wouldn't need a close friend)
Sagashi tsuduketa kotae mou mitsuketa
I would have had the answer I kept on looking for)
Watashi wo itsukushimu you ni
(The way I am loved)
Tooi kako no natsu no hi no
(in the distant past)
Piano ga mada natteru no ni
(I can still hear the piano playing)
Mou oki nakya
(From that summer day)
Both my parents stood up applauding her. She just stood there blushing. It was a really pretty song and as usual she sang it beautifully. "Wow that was amazing," my mom stated. "I have never heard such a beautiful voice," my dad added in. "Thanks so much," Rita said as she ran up to me to give me a hug. "My parents gave me the look, they were smiling… I felt uncomfortable. "Your turn," she whispered to me. I nodded as she took my seat and I walked up. I only knew a few Japanese songs … so I will pick one of my favourites.
The music started to play… I was getting nervous with them all looking at me… but its not like I haven't done this before.
isupurei no mukougawa de
(I found what I was looking for )
Sagashite ita mono mitsuketa
(On the other side of the display)
Gimon no tobira hiraku kagi
(My heart grasps the key)
Boku no kokoro ga nigitteru
To opening a door of questions
Ima wa michi no koto bakari dakedo
(Right now everything is unknown)
Minna ga iru kara kabe koereru
But everyone's with me so I can cross the wall
Open mind itsu no hi ka
(Open mind, someday)
Shizen ni waraeru boku ni naru
(I'll be able to laugh naturally)
Kokoro itamu dekigoto mo boku e no messeeji
(Things that make my heart ache are messages to me)
Open mind itsu no hi ka
(Open mind, someday)
Subete wo yuruseru boku ni naru
(I'll be able to forgive everything )
Tashikametai koto ni mukatte iku boku ga iru kara
Because I face the things I want to figure out
Peeji wo mekuru koto bakari ni
(I tried to find the answer)
Kotae wo motomete ita keredo
(Just by turning the pages)
Hontou ni shiritakatta koto
(But the thing I really wanted to know)
Boku no kokoro no naka ni aru
(Is inside my heart)
Ima mo shinjiteru michibiku koe
(I still believe in the voice that calls me)
Minna ga iru kara tsuyoku nareru
(I can be strong because everyone is with me)
Open mind itsu no hi ka
(Open mind, someday)
Kokoro wo hirakeru boku ni naru
(I'll be able to open my heart)
Kizu tsuke au tatakai mo bokura no sutoorii
(Our story is also about fighting and hurting each other)
Open mind itsu no hi ka
(Open mind, someday)
Minna wo ai seru boku ni naru
(I'll be able to love everyone)
Umaku iidasenai kotoba sae mo buki ni naru kara
(Even the words I can't get out well will become my weapons)
Open mind itsu no hi ka
(Open mind, someday)
Shizen ni waraeru boku ni naru
(I'll be able to laugh naturally)
Kokoro itamu dekigoto mo boku e no messeeji
(Things that make my heart ache are messages to me)
Open mind itsu no hi ka
(Open mind, someday)
Subete wo yuruseru boku ni naru
(I'll be able to forgive everything)
Tashikametai koto ni mukette iku boku ga iru kara
(Because I face the things I want to figure out)