GetBackers Fan Fiction ❯ Ladylike ❯ Part Two ( Chapter 2 )

Part Two:

Ban was used to getting stared at, him being who, and what, he was. He was stared at out of fear, and the occasional curious stare followed him as he walked, but never in his life had he been stared at with such...appreciation before. It unnerved him to see people stare at him like they wanted to ravish him. Don't get used to it. He hissed to himself as he made his way to the address of the shop. It's not like it'll ever happen again after this.

No, he wasn't the slightest bit bitter, why do you ask?

Ban walked into the store, and the art lover in him drooled. There were so many pieces! Ban could see the art supplies in the back and padded over there, eyes scanning for any place one could hide an emerald the size of his fist. He spotted an office in the back, with a rather large portrait. The safe is probably behind that. How cliché. Ban mused, before he returned his attention to the merchandise.

"I personally am fond of the short handled brushes." A voice said next to Ban's ear.

Ban spun, wide eyed. "Oh! Um-" The man he was faced with was gorgeous; dark hair falling into equally dark eyes that a person could loose themselves in.

He chuckled. "I didn't mean to frighten you. I'm Shinagawa Joji. I own this place."

Ban smiled a small, shy smile. "I'm Midori Aria."

"That's a very pretty name." Shinagawa smiled charmingly at Ban.

"Um, thank you." Ban blushed. Geez, this guy is annoying.

"So, what brings you to my shop, Midori-san?"

"I heard that it was a good place to get supplies." Ban giggled. "I'm running low and wanted to stock up while I was here."

"Oh, you're not from Tokyo?"

"Kyoto."

"Ah." Shinagawa smiled. "If you'd like, I could show you around."

I'm sure you could, you sleazy prick. Ban thought with venom as he smiled regretfully. "I can't right now, I have to meet a friend for lunch…"

"Then we can go out for dinner. I can pick you up at seven?"

"How about I meet you at the restaurant at seven?" Ban said quickly. "I mean, I'm staying with someone and it would just be easier…"

"Alright." Shinagawa smiled. "Meet me at the Le Café Nicole at seven. The reservation will be under Shinagawa. Do you need directions?"

Ban's jaw nearly dropped. Ginji and I have been booted for looking too poor to even stand in front of that place! "Um, no, I've passed it a few times during my stay. Seven you said? I'll be there." Ban glanced at his wrist. "Oh! I'm running late! I'll see you tonight!" Ban beat a fast retreat, hurrying back to the Honky Tonk, stopping only to pick up a pack of cigarettes.

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"HEVN~!"

Hevn's head snapped around to the door. "EH?!"

"I need your help again! I got a date with the owner of the store and I need to buy a dress because he's taking me to Le Café Nicole! We've been chased away from that place for simply looking poor!"

"Ban! Breath. I'll help you out, just take a few deep breaths, have a cigarette, fix your makeup and we'll be on our way."

"Ban-chan got a date?"

"Yes! So while I'm out, you can get the gem. The safe is behind a large portrait in his office, I'm pretty sure of it." Ban blinked. "Fix my makeup?"

"Yes. You chewed off your lipstick."

"…you can do that?"

Hevn sighed and dragged Ban into the bathroom to guide him on how to fix lipstick. Ban came out, looking much like he did earlier, and wiggled his fingers at Paul as he and Hevn left.

"Ban-chan got a date?"

"Apparently."

"…Think he'll bring me back a doggie bag?"

Paul laughed.