Kikyan's POV
"You should have told me it was an emergency Kikyan." Ranko told me as she opened the door to let me in.
"Sorry…" I apologized and started unpacking my stuff. Ranko smirked and sat on my suitcase, making it impossible for me to get my clothes.
"So… Who was the guy that was talking to me?" She smiled and waited for my answer.
"Um…" What should I say? Clearly the guys are hiding something from me… And yet… Aren't couples supposed to not keep secrets from each other?
"Well?" She asked.
I took a breath before looking at her. "No one special to me…" I got up, looked at my reflection in the mirror, and brushed a single tear away.
Third POV
8 o'clock
"It's show time…" Riki said with no excitement in his voice and everyone stared at him worriedly, but had to carry out their plans.
"Cameras are down." Takuto said nonchalantly.
"Thanks." Kenshi replied.
"It's not on the fifth floor." Hiro reported.
"Found it guys…" Riki sighed and carefully removed the painting.
"Alright!" Hiro pumped his fist.
"Got the other one." Kenshi exclaimed as well.
"We got both of the paintings, now let's go." Riki commanded and the three ran into the van. "Start the car boss."
"Got it." Boss started the car and they sat there in silence. Riki sighed and stared out the window.
"You should call her." Hiro broke the silence.
"You think she will answer?" Riki asked with hope.
"No…" Takuto replied.
"Thanks a lot." Riki hissed sarcastically.
"Try it anyway… Oh! Ask her on a date!" Kenshi piped up.
"I'll try…" Riki pulled out his phone and dialed Kikyan's number.
"… Hello?"
"Hey Kikyan, it's me Riki."
"…Yes?"
"Uh well… Do you wanna go on a date with me?" I asked her nervously.
"(Sigh)."
"Is that a yes?"
"…I guess…"
"Is tomorrow a good day?"
"Sure."
"I'll pick you up at 10."
"Alright."
"Goodnight."
"Goodnight." She whispered softly and we hung up.
(Click)
"She said yes?" Boss glanced at me from the mirror and I smiled for the first time in like… Ages…
"Yeah."
NEXT MORNING
"So Riki asked you on a date? I thought he was no one special?" Ranko asked me as I was picking out something to wear in the closet.
"Yeah, yeah. How does this look?" I pulled out a no shoulder shirt and a skirt.
"Cute!" She exclaimed and walked into the bathroom. "Come into the bathroom when you're done changing. I'm gonna help you put on some make-up."
"Alright!" I replied and slipped into my clothes.
"Done?"
"Yup." I strolled into the bathroom.
Several minutes later, I almost didn't recognize myself. "Thank you Ranko."
"Now off you go." She smiled and gently pushed me away.
I felt as if I'm Cinderella and Ranko was the fairy god mother. When I shut the front door, I slipped on a pair of sunglasses and leaned against the brick wall. Every once in a while; I would check my watch for the time. 9:55…
3 guys stood in front of me. "Hey beautiful."
I pushed my sunglasses up and let it sit on top of my head. "Huh?!" This scene feels familiar. Wait a minute… These guys… "!"
"Remember us?" Another questioned.
"Waiting for someone?"
I swallowed and answered calmly. "Yes, my boyfriend."
"Hmm… Maybe you can come with us instead. We'll have a lot of fun."
"No." I gasped when I realized my back was against the wall. They smirked at my reaction. Why the hell does this keep happening to me?!
"Come on…" He slammed his hands on each side of me, preventing me from going anywhere. Unexpectedly, he wrapped one arm around my waist while the other hand was going up my leg.
"!" I tried to pull away, but instead, he pushed me against the wall and he lifted my chin up with his hand.
"NO! Riki! Help me!" I screamed.
"Hey! What are ya doin' to my girl?" A voice exclaimed and I felt the arms around me loosen.
"Riki!" I squirmed away from the guy and my eyes widened when beside Riki, were the other guys glaring at the men behind me.
"Kikyan, come here…" Riki held out his hand and I quickly took it. He gently pulled me towards him and buried my face in his broad chest.
"She was lost so we decided to help her."
Riki looked at me worriedly and I continued crying into his chest.
"Doesn't look like it…" Takuto hissed.
"You're gonna pay for doing that." Kenshi started cracking his knuckles. "And doing 'that' in broad daylight…"
"Kenshi…" I looked at Kenshi with my jaw dropped. He looks furious, so do the others…
"You made Kikyan cry, you're gonna pay the price." Hiro said.
Hiro…
"My specialty is seduction… Damn you guys for copying off me." Boss sighed. (Got that idea from the game hehe)
"How the hell does that make her feel better?" Takuto glared at Boss. "They should be drowned in the ocean…"
"…Anyway, I'm ready to punch this guy." Riki said to the others who nodded.
"Riki…" I looked back at him.
"Forget about that Riki, take Kikyan on that date!" Kenshi looked at us and smiled. "We'll take care of these blockheads."
"Guys… You don't have to… You might get in trouble." I said.
"And leave the fact that you were harassed? As your childhood friends, you gotta trust us k?" Hiro winked at me. "We're the Black- Mmph!"
"Forget what he said!" Takuto exclaimed quickly and covered Hiro's mouth.
The Black, what?
"Riki, just get Kikyan outa here." Boss said.
"A-Alright!" Riki grabbed my hand. "Let's go."
"Are you sure?" I asked with worry.
"Heh, don't be such a worrywart. The reason why they wanna fight is because they're just worried about you. They want to protect you. As do I…" Riki told me. "Plus, we all known each other for so long, I guess you can say we have a habit of wanting to protect you. But anyway, are you alright?" He asked me once the guys were nowhere in sight.
"Yeah…" I replied and bit my lip.
"I'm sorry; I should've got here sooner."
"It's fine." I faked a smile. This happened to me two times… "Are you mad?"
"No… I'm more upset because those were the same guys from before…" He clenched his fists.
He remembers… "Um… Where are we going?" I tried to change the subject.
"I was thinking maybe the beach?" He looked at me for my opinion.
At least that got his mind off for a while. "Hehe, sounds great. But wait… I don't have a swimsuit."
"Don't worry, we'll go buy you one." Riki smirked and looked off into the distance.
"What are you thinking?" I questioned and his eyes widened, but he looked at me and smiled.
"I was just imagining what color and design of swimsuit I should make you wear."
"! Riki!" I smacked him on the arm.
"Oww! Kikyan!" He rubbed his arm playfully.
"That's what you get." I hissed.
"Haha… Funny as always."
"Riki."
"Hmm?"
"You love me right?"
He stopped walking and looked at me seriously. "Kikyan? What's wrong?"
"I wanna know if you really love me."
"I told you I love you didn't I?"
"Yeah… But you swear you'll never keep any secrets from me?"
"Yes." He answered without hesitation.
I simply smiled and hugged him.
Riki's POV
I feel terrible lying to her like this… I thought as I hugged her tightly. I'm such a jerk… I don't deserve someone as great as she is… The truth is, I don't wanna tell her in case she might leave me… I mean like, who would want to date a thief anyway…? Maybe it's best if we broke up. I thought for a while and finally made a decision.
"Kikyan?"
"(Gasp) Wow! It's beautiful!" Kikyan beamed as she was staring at the blue water and hot sand.
There's no way I could tell her when she looks so excited. I'll tell her here… During our date…
Third POV
The others are LRN…
"Wasn't that exciting?" Kenshi asked the others happily. Referring to the fight.
"We barely made it out…" Takuto sighed. "Luckily, the police didn't see our faces."
"Heh, you worry too much Takkun!" Hiro sang. "We're the Black Foxes! We can escape in the most dangerous situation!"
"Speaking of which…" Boss stared at Hiro. "You almost blew our cover!"
"Sorry! It was an accident!" Hiro replied and looked at the others for help.
"Don't be so hard on him Boss, it was an accident." Kenshi said.
"Right, sorry Hiro."
"Sorry for almost blowing the cover…"
Silence.
"Anyway… what do you think they're doing?" Kenshi spoke first.
"I don't know… Having a blast maybe?" Takuto said. "I would never step foot on a beach."
"Why?"
"Then I'll become a burnt chip." Takuto answered flatly.
"Ohh…"
Kikyan's POV
Hours later, Riki and I were in our swimsuits, and were walking by the water. The sunset is beautiful…
"Kikyan?"
"Are you guys hiding something from me?" I questioned when he called me.
"…" He stared at me.
"Never mind." I turned back around and continued walking.
"Kikyan…" He took my wrist.
I decided to change the subject. "Isn't it beautiful? Reminds me of the time we all went to the beach when we were little-"
"Kikyan."
"- That was when you-"
"Kikyan!" Riki shook me and I froze. "Kikyan, please listen to what I'm going to say…"
I didn't freeze because Riki shook me; I froze because of the way he was looking at me with the serious eyes.
"Kikyan, I think we need to break up."