Did everyone have a good Halloween? I had an awesome half term with lots of sleepover. (And homework) so I have been absent for a while. But hey, pretty much everyone else has been gone as it is that time of year guys! Also I've been watching Naruto since Semptember and I can clearly say there will be a fanfic soon. Yay. Anyway sticking with corpse party...
"Ha ha, Seiko your jokes get me every time!" giggled Mayu as the four girls burst into the corridor of Naomi's house. The all tried to fit through the door way together (much to Naomi's distaste) however, that seemed impossible, so with one big push, Naomi forced herself and Seiko in, with , Mayu, and a rather quiet Ayumi following them, laughing along with Seiko's giggles.
"You have to make everything ten times difficult don't you Seiko!" exclaimed Naomi irratibly, wiping her brow with the back of her hand. "Geez…"
"Aw, lighten up Naomi! It was just some fun!" Seiko smiled in return, flushing slightly at Naomi's harsh tone.
"Sorry, it's just a bit annoying!"
"I agree," Ayumi piped up, crossing her arms. "Seiko, you should really give people space, especially if it's someone elses hosuse!"
Naomi blinked, slightly taken aback my Ayumi's words. Was Ayumi sticking up for her, even if she didn't really need defending as Seiko was only being silly, really. After a brief silence, Naomi's mother entered the room, with a plate of cutely iced cookies, big and round. Seiko's eyes instantly lit up as she rushed over to Naomi's mother, licking her lips with glee.
"Wow, Ms Nakashima!" she cried with happiness. "These look great! Did you ice them yourself?"
"Yes actually!" beamed Naomi's mother, who was pleased to see her daughter's best friend so enthusiastic over her sweet treats. "But they're for everyone mind, so do share them out equally!"
"Of course! We'll have to save some for the boys though," murmered Mayu, considerably with a nod.
"Naomi," her mother called to her. "You didn't mention that boys were coming!"
"Oh, um, just a group from our school mum, two or three. You know Satoshi, and you remember Morishige, right?" explained Naomi, with a hopeful smile.
"Oh yes, Mochida-kun! He's very sweet; his younger sister is delightful as well! I suppose it would be okay, just don't do anything-"
"Alright mum!" Naomi cringed, walking towards the stairs. "Let's go up, the boys will be here soon."
"Don't forget the Cookies!"
Ayumi watched quietly as she saw the three girls, laugh smile and giggle over something as they followed eachother up the stairs. Naomi's mother noticed that she had yet to move yet, and felt a little sorry for the girl as she looked quite out of place.
"Shinoazki-san, are you feeling alright?" She asked with aconcerned voice. "You look rather pale."
"Oh," said Ayumi, snapping back to attention with wide eyes. "I'm fine, honestly. Just lost in thought, that's all."
"Okay dear, why don't you join the others, and would you mind giving this to Naomi?" her motherreplied, pressing something cold and metallic into her hands. "She left it down here!"
"Oh, sure," she smiled, before turning away. Already hundreds of ideas were circling around in her head, ranging from drastic to petty, but they all involved the phone. This was the opportunity she was waiting for! She could check her history, to see if she had in fact posted those things, or maybe even look through her texts. It was just a few clicks away, just to check and secure Naomi's reasons. It was so tempting…
Upstairs she could hear the circles laughing, clearly having fun. Downstairs she could see the boys entering the house, in the corner of her eye. Sweat trickled down her forehead as she stood, frozen in her position awkwardly on the stairs, the phone clenched in her hand, giving off a gentle blue glow. Her mind was conflicted, she could barely think. No, she just needed to give it to Naomi, that was clearly the logical option! But curiousity burned like fire inside of her, making her question her own opinions and thoughts.
Suddenly, she felt a strong arm snake around her, warm and reassuring against her cold skin. But Yoshiki's face was not one of sympathy, it was sharp and questioning, with a hint of frustration, and even surprise.
"You weren't seriously going to do it, were you?" he asked quietly, whispering in her ear. "Look through her stuff?"
"Of course not!" she denied, turning bright red, her heart fluttering. "Get of me!"
"Okay," he replied, snatching the phone out of her hand with a grin, before running up the stairs, grabbing her hand in the process. "Nakashima, I think this is yours."
"Oh yeah, thank you Kishinuma-kun!" smiled Naomi, taking it off him quickly, though she was not seemingly suspicious. "I left it downstairs!"
Mayu giggled as Yoshiki sat down beside Ayumi, staring at her hands, before shaking her head, telling herself Morishige was the only one for her!
"Hey guys!" Yelled Satoshi as he walked through the door, a charismatic beam* on his face. "Did I miss much?"
"Miss much?" commented Morishige behind him, as he too entered the room. "Ms Nakashima herself told us we were within minutes of each other!"
"Whatever!" Laughed Seiko, suddenly seeing that Satoshi was signalling to her in some way, his eyes intently on hers.
"What is it Seiko?" Asked Naomi, curious about why her friend was being abnormally quiet. Seiko giggled, jumping up from her place on the bed, next to Naomi.
"Ah oh nothing Naomi-san! Aha, I thought I'd just catch up with Shinozaki, since we haven't really talked much recently!" She cried, over dramatically, rushing over to Ayumi, who was extremely confused at Seiko's odd behaviour.
Confidently, Satoshi strode over to Naomi, hands in his pockets, and took Seiko's place beside Naomi.
"So.."
"Satoshi, I think Seiko was sitting there," began Naomi, but was stopped abruptly by Seiko's loud voice,
"OH! But can't you see Naomi, Im having a very important conversation," she told Naomi, before leaning close to Ayumi, almost so close that Yoshiki had to put a protective arm around Ayumi, just in case.
"Just go with it okay? I think Satoshi wants some~~!" She whispered, though a Seiko whisper wasn't exactly quiet.
"Oh...Okay..."
"Ah, just carry on as usual!"
"What was all that about?" Quipped Satoshi, giving Naomi a sideways glance.
"I don't know..." sighed Naomi, leaning back on her bed, arms stretched and yawning. "I don't know what she's on about half the time!"
Yoshiki observed the couple from the other side of the room, looking at how happy Naomi was around Satoshi, and how relaxed he seemed with his effortless charisma. It was much harder for Yoshiki to be so confident though...
Morishige and Mayu were talking their mouths out about some drama piece; Mayu looked inspired and uplifted just hearing Morishige talk about his part, the passion in his voice really shone through. To him it was obvious Mayu liked him, more then a sibling type relationship. But he wouldn't just cast it away as a hopeless crush, as alone, Morishige was quite reserved, however when with Mayu he was far more open and generally happier. He had definitely seen the change from just a minute ago.
"Woah, Kishinuma-kun..." mumbled Seiko, looking straight at him. "I don't know you, but you look pretty intense right now! And what's with the staring, are you a creeper or what?"
"Your the one in love with you best friend," he stated, rolling his eyes with a bored look. "Of course, who am I to judge?"
"Hey!" Seiko shouted, going bright red. "You can't just say things like that!"
"It's true..."
"Hey Seiko," called Naomi, not wanting to cause conflict. "Why don't you come talk to me?"
"Okay," Replied Seiko, but not before turning around and pulling an unpleasantly silly face at Yoshiki as she left, which was followed by a mildly apologetic glance from Naomi.
"What's up?" Asked Ayumi, unsettled by Yoshiki's tensed jaw and narrowed eyes. "Yoshiki...?"
"I love you," he said, unexpectedly, turning towards her with smiling eyes, and a sheepish grin on his face. "Okay?"
"Um, yeah, I love you too, obviously, but-" she replied, feeling her heart speed up and her words stutter.
"But what?"
"But..." she gulped, their eyes locked.
"No buts, Ayumi..."
Yoshiki could see Seiko from the corner of his eye, looking directly at them with wide eyes. She wasn't going to ruin the moment...!
"I'm sorry," Seiko announced, standing up. All eyes were on her now, just as she had planned. "But please..."
Everyone held their breath with the suspense of what she was going to say next. Was it a joke perhaps? Or a serious accusation? Actually, could Seiko make a serious accusation?
"JUST KISS ALREADY!"
"You didn't have to hold me up!" Retorted Yoshiki, glaring at her.
"Yoshiki..."
"Yes I'm aware everyone is staring at us," Yoshiki said, turning back towards her, his face suddenly kind and kind of reassuring. "But..."
Yoshiki leaned over and kissed her, making Ayumi's heart beat even faster than when he had kissed her before, and that was only ever brief and shy, even a little clumsy. However now he was sweet, passionate and kind...
"WHOOP DE WHOOP!" yelled Seiko, but Yoshiki clamped his free hand over Seiko's mouth, not looking away from Ayumi.
"Mfffffmfmmmmmm!"
I am like Seiko in so many ways! - when you see your OTP! Awmagawd...