Chapter 7

The next day, Twilight was pacing back and forth around the apartment nervously. She was so nervous that she hadn't even eaten breakfast or showered yet. “Hey, I'm done showering. The bathroom's all yours.”
“...”
“Uh, did you hear me?”
“...”
“Hey.” He put his hands on her shoulders.
That brought her back to reality. “Huh? Did you say something?”
“Yeah, you can use the bathroom now.”
“Right.”
“This is why I said we should shower together. That way I could give you a nice massage to calm your nerves.”
She glared at him. “First of all, that's exactly why I said no and because I've seen more than enough of you yesterday. Second, I'm not nervous. I'm worried because what if your friends turn out to be like you?”
“What, you mean handsome?”
“No. I was thinking more along the line of perverts. Having to deal with you is already bad enough, I don't want to have to deal with more of you.”
“Don't worry. They're not like that or maybe that's just my opinion. Besides, no one, except me, is allowed to sexually harass my Jelly boo.”
“How do you come up with these nicknames, and that did nothing to make me feel better.”
“The point is: I won't let them lay a finger on you. Now, go get ready and then we can have breakfast before we leave, ok?”
“Ok, dad.”
She was in and out of the bathroom within ten minutes and hurried to the kitchen to eat breakfast.
“You look pretty in a dress.”
“We’re friends, so of course, you’d compliment me.”
“No, I’m being honest. I’m sure you can tell.”
“Right.” She blushed. “So, where are we meeting up?”
“At a cat café.”
“That sounds cute.”
“You bet it is.”
On the way, a few girls were looking at Takumi and blushing like schoolgirls. Twilight noticed this and decided to have some fun. “Hey Rengoku, I need you to play along.”
“With what?”
“You'll know soon enough, just walk for a few metres and then stop, pretend like you're waiting for someone. Try to look natural.”
“Ok.” He was interested in what she had planned.
“Great.” She walked across the street into a restaurant. She asked to use their restroom and went there. Once inside, she undid her side ponytail and tied her hair in two low pigtails. She walked out of the restaurant and waited. She pretended like she was waiting for someone when, in reality, she was keeping an eye on Takumi, waiting for the perfect time to strike.
It didn't take long for a girl to walk up to Takumi. It was clear as day that she was a hooker and wanted to get into his pants. Then Twilight made her move before words came out of the girl's mouth. She went over to them and hugged his arm, her chest pressed against it.
“Daddy, Kitten missed you, even though I only went to the bathroom for a few minutes.” She said in a childlike voice while burying his arm deeper into her chest.
“Don't worry, next time daddy will go with you.”
“Really? Daddy's the best. Can we go get ice cream?” She batted her eyelids.
“How about you be dessert when we get home? Does that sound fun, Kitten?” He said lifting her chin and she nodded her head like a little kid.
“Let's go then.” They walked away; she was still hugging his arm. She looked back to see the bewildered and broken look on the girl's face. She just smirked.
When they were a good distance away, she let go of his arm. He burst out laughing.
“Who would have thought...” He said when he finished laughing.
“Thought what?”
“You look like a masochist, but you're actually a sadist.”
“There's a lot of things you don't know about me.”
“You should wear your hair like that more often. It suits you.”
“Let's get going.” She blushed.
“Yes ma'am.”
After a few minutes of walking, they reached their destination.
“Rengoku, why are we here?”
“This is the place.”
“But you said we're going to a cat café.”
“This is a cat café. The waitresses cosplay as cats.”
“I thought you said your friends weren't like you.”
“I did say it might just be my opinion.”
“Right.” She sighed.
“But we're not going in, we're just meeting up in front of it.”
“Geez, you almost gave me a heart attack.”
He chuckled.
“Tak-kun!” They both turned to where the voice came from.
“Ichiya, I told you not to yell so loudly in public, it's rude.”
“Sorry Keito, I'm just so excited.” The two males approached them.
Ichiya was a 5'7 guy who loves playing basketball. He's known for being loud and outgoing. Most of all, he thinks of Takumi as an older brother, even though they're the same age, not to mention they're in the same class. He's one hell of a flirt but has terrible luck with the ladies. Yep, a hopeless romantic.
Keito, on the other hand, was the quiet type, being 5'11. He doesn't talk much unless he thinks it's necessary and still believes in being a gentleman. But, secretly under his intimidating exterior is a total anime and manga lover and cosplayer. Everything in his room is anime related from his walls, bookshelf, computer, and even his bed and floor. The only thing missing is his ceiling.
“Sorry about that, Takumi.” Keito apologized.
“Nah, Tak-kun doesn't mind at all. Right?” Ichiya threw his arm around Takumi's shoulders.
“Ichiya, it's rude to throw your arm around someone's shoulder without permission.”
“It's ok.”
“See, Kei-kun, Tak-kun doesn't mind.”
“How many times have I told you that it's not Kei-kun, it's Keito.”
Twilight looked at them with confusion and then burst out laughing. The kind of laugh that sounds like a pig struggling to breathe. Yep, she snorts whenever she laughs.
All three turned their heads to her.
“You guys are hilarious.”
“Whoa, sexy mama alert.” Out of nowhere Ichiya appeared in front of her. “Hi there, I'm Ichiya. You know, Ice Beauty, you should keep an eye out for elves with ropes and a blindfold.”
“Why?”
“Because I asked Santa for you this Christmas.”
“Ichiya, how many times have I told you that's no way to speak to a lady? I apologize for my idiotic friend's actions. My name is Keito Sakamoto a pleasure to meet your acquaintance, young miss.”
“No need to be so formal with me.” She laughed awkwardly.