Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Happily Ever After or Something Like That ❯ Name that Tune ( Chapter 15 )
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By: deadlydiva 
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.19.2005 | Updated On: 08.20.2006 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.9K | Visits: 252 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.19.2005 | Updated On: 08.20.2006 | Pages: 4 | Words: 2.9K | Visits: 252 | Status: Work In Progress
AN: I am so sorry for being such a duck and not updating sooner. It’s getting warm where I am, so I have been compelled to enjoy the nice weather. Thank you to everyone who has reviewed, will review and is thinking about reviewing. There’s a lot going on, so I won’t keep you in suspense any longer.
DISCLAIMER: Still don’t own BSSM.
Rei ran up the stairs at top speed. She hated being late. What’s more, this could be the break she was looking for. Obviously, an executive noticed her potential. Otherwise, they would not have authorized her for studio work.
Rei was out of breath by the time she reached the studio. She leaned against the door to catch her breath. All of a sudden, Rei felt herself falling backwards as the door opened.
“Rei, are you alright?” Haruka asked as Rei hit the floor.
“I’m fine. I’m fine.” Rei rubbed her hip. “That’s gonna hurt tomorrow.” Rei looked at the person helping her up. “Haruka, what are you doing here?”
“Don’t forget about me Rei-chan.” Michiru emerged from the bathroom.
“Michiru-san, why are you two here?”
“Your CEO asked us to do some work on Yuuichirou’s album. So here we are.” Michiru smiled.
“Fujita-sama asked for you personally?”
Haruka laughed. “Rei-chan, don’t you know that Galaxy Records has a new CEO?”
Rei blushed. “I’ve been kind of busy.” She walked over to the mixer. “Is this the song we’re recording today?”
Michiru looked over Rei’s shoulder at the sheet music. “I believe it is.” Michiru grabbed a copy of the song and handed it to Haruka. Haruka walked to a piano in the corner of the room. She tapped a few keys.
“You feel like warming up? You know this song, don’t you?”
Rei wondered where the company got this song. She wrote it a few days after Usagi’s wedding. There was so much going through her mind after seeing Jadeite again. Where had Jadeite been? Why didn’t he come back sooner? Did he still love her? Rei decided that it would be easier to block Jadeite out of her life. She knew she wouldn’t survive if he left again.
Rei had poured all the pain, all the rage into this one song. The song she was holding in her hands.
“Sure, why not?” Rei stood next to a seated Haruka. Michiru stood off to the side with her violin. Haruka started playing a hypnotic melody.
{I’m so tired of being here}
{Suppressed by all my childish fears}
{And if you have to leave}
{I wish that you would just leave}
{Because your presence still lingers here}
{And it won’t leave me alone}
{These wounds won’t seem to heal}
{This pain is just too real}
{There’s just to much that time can not erase}
{When you cried I’d wipe away al your tears}
{When you’d scream I’d fight away al you fears}
{And I’ve held your hand through all theses years)
{But you still have all of me}
Haruka and Michiru stopped playing halfway through the verse. The skill was no match for the raw emotion in Rei’s voice. All they could do was sit back and listen.
{You used to captivate me}
{By your resonating light}
{Now I’m bound by the life you left behind}
{Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams}
{Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me}
{These wounds won’t seem to heal}
{This pain is just too real}
{There’s just to much that time can not erase}
{When you cried I’d wipe away al your tears}
{When you’d scream I’d fight away al you fears}
{And I’ve held your hand through all theses years)
{But you still have all of me}
Almost instinctively, Michiru began playing a haunting violin solo. Rei stood motionless as she waited for her cue. She was losing her composure with each passing moment. The magnitude of everything hit Rei at once.
{I’ve tried so hard to tell myself that you’re gone}
{And though you’re still with me}
{I’ve been alone all along}
By the time Rei finished, her audience had tears in their eyes. Slowly, Rei opened her own eyes to see the awe in everyone’s face. The crowd was larger than she expected. She was worried. No one was saying a word. Had it been that bad?
“That was incredible Rei,” Yuuichirou gushed. “I didn’t know you had such passion.”
“I don’t know about that,” Rei countered.
“I’m sending this to the lab to be cleaned up. The boss wants this on the air by next week,” said the producer.
Rei, who had been catching up with Michiru and Haruka, thought she heard something about a song hitting the airwaves.
“Did I hear you say that my song was going to be released?”
“Yup,” the producer replied as he was listening to the track san music. “I can smell hits and this is definitely a hit.”
Rei was excited. Her vocals were going to be heard all over Tokyo. Many pop stars got their start singing back up.
“Kento, whose album is it going to be on?”
Kento looked confused. He was not sure if Rei was joking. “Hino-san, this is going to be the first single off your debut album. Didn’t anyone tell you?”
“Tell me what?” Rei looked at Yuuichirou who had a silly grin on his face.
Kento sighed in disbelief. “The boss told us that Hino Rei was our next big project.”
Yuuichirou pushed a chair under Rei as she slowly collapsed.
“But the call. The call said that Yuuichirou needed a back up singer.”
Yuuichirou knelt down next to Rei. “We had to say something to get you to come.”
Rei raised one perfectly arched eyebrow.
“Honestly, would you have believed us if we came out and said ‘Oh by the way, the new CEO wants you to cut an album’?”
Rei was silent.
“I didn’t think so.”
Rei was flabbergasted. Whoever this new CEO was, she wanted to thank him. She looked around the studio for an unfamiliar face. Unfortunately, she knew all that were present. That’s when she remembered Haruka and Michiru.
“You two knew all along! Why didn’t you say anything?”
“That is not our way,” Haruka answered.
“Congratulations Rei-chan.” Michiru hugged the astonished fire senshi. “Come on Haruka. There’s a leak at home that needs to be tended to.”
“A leak! What are you telling me for? Call a damn repairman.”
Michiru placed her hand on Haruka’s shoulder and whispered, “It’s not that kind of leak.”
Haruka felt her cheeks burning. “Uhh…Rei…I’ll see you later.”
Michiru grabbed Haruka’s hand and dashed out the door.
“Are those two --,” Kento began.
“Yes,” Rei and Yuuichirou said in unison.
“That’s just my luck,” Kento dejectedly sighed as he exited the studio.
Rei was still reeling from the news of her upcoming album. In the span of a few hours her life’s dreams had been realized. However, she had not an idea of how it came to pass.
“Yuuichirou, where can I find the magnificent CEO who green lighted my career?”
Yuuichirou cocked his head as he thought. He considered how to respond to her query. The truth seemed his best option.
“Normally, he’d be in his office. Today though, I think he left early.”
“Oh…it’s just as well. I don’t think I’d know what to say. I mean, what does one say to the person that single-handedly launched you career?”
Yuuichirou chuckled. “Rei, calm down. You can express your undying gratitude tomorrow. Why don’t we go get something to eat? I’m famished.”
Rei nodded. Gathering her purse and coat, she left in search of a good meal.
* * * * *
Jadeite sat in his armchair admiring the view from his office. He turned to face his mahogany desk. Jadeite was becoming impatient waiting for the courier to arrive. He pressed the intercom button.
“Noriko-san, where is that courier? He was supposed to be here forty-five minutes ago,” Jadeite thundered.
“I’ll check for you Jadeite-sama.” Noriko had only worked as Jadeite’s assistant for a few days. However, her young nerves were already shot. He seemed to bark every order. Rarely did he speak a polite word. Rather, Noriko often heard him mumbling about someone named Rei. The young assistant was glad that she wasn’t Hino Rei. Whatever it was about this woman, it set Jadeite on edge.
“Very well. Alert me when the courier arrives.” Jadeite turned around once again to admire Tokyo’s skyline.
* * * * *
“So how’s Robin?” Rei muttered between bites of chicken.
“Gone. Left three weeks ago. Some so-called urgent family matter in the States.” Yuuichirou took a sip of his beer. “Emergency my ass. Unless you consider an ex named Robert an emergency.”
“Oh I’m sorry. Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Rei reached across the table to touch Yuuichirou’s hand. “I thought you two had the real thing.”
Yuuichirou looked at Rei and grinned. “Who are you trying to fool? You never trusted Robin. But thanks for the effort.”
Even if Rei weren’t fortunate enough to have the second sight, she would still be able to see that Yuuichirou was a mass of conflicting emotions.
“Yuuichirou…”
Sensing what Rei was about to ask, he cut her off.
“What am I supposed to feel? Part of me is heartbroken. I gave Robin the last two years of my life. That’s time I can never get back. But there’s another part of me that’s relieved. I’m not sure how much longer I could have kept up the act.”
Rei nodded. She knew how hard it was for Yuuichirou to keep his private life just that, private. Life on the public eye had begun to take its toll on the jaded rock star.
“Things were great until the record deal. My agent still thinks that mainstream Japan can’t handle a male rock star that prefers the company of men.” Yuuichirou took another sip of beer. “In this day and age you’d think my choice of partner wouldn’t matter.”
“Is there anything that I can do? You know I’m always here for you. Just let me know.”
Yuuichirou quirked one eyebrow. “There is one thing you can do for me.”
Rei recognized that look in Yuuichirou’s eyes. The last time Rei acquiesced to that look she wound up on a date with Umino’s equally repulsive cousin Tatsuo. Ever since then, Rei has been concerned whenever Yuuichirou gave her that look.
Hesitantly Rei asked, “What would that be?”
“Go on a date with Jadeite.”
Rei all but choked on her wine. Surely Yuuichirou was not asking her to…to go on a date with Jadeite.
“Cute Yuuichirou. And how is me going out with Jadeite going to make you feel better?”
Yuuichirou raised his glass to take another sip when he realized his glass was empty. ‘Oh well,’ he thought. He motioned to the waitress that he needed a refill.
“Yuuichirou, stop stalling. Did Usagi and the girls put you up to this?”
After getting a fresh glass of beer, Yuuichirou answered the anxious firebug.
“So I’m not the only one who thinks you’re a fool for letting this pass you by?”
Rei snorted in disgust.
Yuuichirou know that Rei was a hard sell on her best day. Knowing of her past with Jadeite, Yuuichirou was well aware that he would be met with resistance of the highest level.
“Rei just hear me out.”
Rei nodded for him to continue.
“I just don’t want you to pass on this just because you’re afraid of being hurt.”
“But…”
“No buts. This is not negotiable. Even though Robin broke my heart, I do not regret the experience. We had some good times. Besides, you said that you’d do ANYTHING for me. I’m just calling you on your offer.”
“Damn it,” Rei murmured.
“I want a full play-by-play recap.” Yuuichirou winked as he took yet another sip of beer.
* * * * *
“Jadeite-sama,” Noriko warily buzzed.
“Yes Noriko. What is it?”
“The courier service just called. The package won’t be ready until tomorrow morning. They said it would have it here by eight in the morning.”
“Fine.” Jadeite turned the intercom off. He had waited this long. A few more hours wouldn’t kill him.
* * * * *
“So, Yuuichirou, when are you gonna get back on the horse. You can’t just sit around and mope,” Rei chided.
“Where’s all the sympathy? Where’s the love?” Yuuichirou whined.
“You can’t dwell on this forever.”
Yuuichirou looked across the table at his dining companion. Any man would have been glad to be in her company. Any man but him. Yuuichirou’s thoughts drifted to a different brunette altogether.
“Yuuichirou…” Rei kicked him under the table. “Yuuichirou, stop trying to ignore me.”
Yuuichirou gently shook his head. “Sorry. I was just thinking.”
“About…” Rei was intrigued. There wasn’t much in the world that could divert a man’s attention from her. Gay or not, Yuuichirou was still a man.
“Someone.” Yuuichirou was purposely drawing this out. He wanted to see how long it would be until Rei snapped.
“Yuuichirou!” Rei audibly kicked the rock star in the shin.
“Damn it Rei!”
The raven-haired woman smiled mischievously. She brought her glass to her lips. Rei looked up from the goblet.
“Are you going to tell me or not?” Rei asked in a hushed tone.
Yuuichirou knew better than to go up against Rei. Ever since he met her on the steps of Hikawa Shrine, Yuuichirou knew that she was one of the most tenacious girls he’d ever met. He learned early on just to succumb to her will since resistance was futile.
“I’m waiting.” Rei had begun tapping her foot against the leg of the table. Her patience was wearing incredibly thin.
“Taiki Kou,” Yuuichirou mumbled.
“What?” Rei was certain that she was mistaken. Yuuichirou could not have said what she thought he said.
Yuuichirou sighed. “I said Taiki Kou.” Yuuichirou lowered his head.
For the second time in one day, Rei was rendered speechless. How could she have missed something so monumental?
“What makes you think that Taiki walks on that side of the fence?” Rei was aware that Taiki was involved with Ami.
“Let’s just say that I have a sixth sense about these things.”
Rei sweatdropped. She made a mental note to have Minako investigate.
“You do know that Taiki has been spending a lot of time with Ami?”
Yuuichirou cut a piece of steak and popped it in his mouth.
“And this would be the first time that a man like me hid his orientation behind a beautiful woman.”
Rei blushed. “You have a point.”
AN: SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, what did you think? Did you realize that Rei told the girls a blatant lie about her and Yuuichirou, or did I just confuse the mess out of you? Should I stop while I’m ahead? Should I keep going? Let me know. You know how to contact me. Reach out and touch me.
Oh and by the way, the song Rei sang was “My Immortal” by Evanescence. If you don’t have their CD… *the diva shakes her head in disappointment* Be safe.
The Deadly Diva
DISCLAIMER: Still don’t own BSSM.
Rei ran up the stairs at top speed. She hated being late. What’s more, this could be the break she was looking for. Obviously, an executive noticed her potential. Otherwise, they would not have authorized her for studio work.
Rei was out of breath by the time she reached the studio. She leaned against the door to catch her breath. All of a sudden, Rei felt herself falling backwards as the door opened.
“Rei, are you alright?” Haruka asked as Rei hit the floor.
“I’m fine. I’m fine.” Rei rubbed her hip. “That’s gonna hurt tomorrow.” Rei looked at the person helping her up. “Haruka, what are you doing here?”
“Don’t forget about me Rei-chan.” Michiru emerged from the bathroom.
“Michiru-san, why are you two here?”
“Your CEO asked us to do some work on Yuuichirou’s album. So here we are.” Michiru smiled.
“Fujita-sama asked for you personally?”
Haruka laughed. “Rei-chan, don’t you know that Galaxy Records has a new CEO?”
Rei blushed. “I’ve been kind of busy.” She walked over to the mixer. “Is this the song we’re recording today?”
Michiru looked over Rei’s shoulder at the sheet music. “I believe it is.” Michiru grabbed a copy of the song and handed it to Haruka. Haruka walked to a piano in the corner of the room. She tapped a few keys.
“You feel like warming up? You know this song, don’t you?”
Rei wondered where the company got this song. She wrote it a few days after Usagi’s wedding. There was so much going through her mind after seeing Jadeite again. Where had Jadeite been? Why didn’t he come back sooner? Did he still love her? Rei decided that it would be easier to block Jadeite out of her life. She knew she wouldn’t survive if he left again.
Rei had poured all the pain, all the rage into this one song. The song she was holding in her hands.
“Sure, why not?” Rei stood next to a seated Haruka. Michiru stood off to the side with her violin. Haruka started playing a hypnotic melody.
{I’m so tired of being here}
{Suppressed by all my childish fears}
{And if you have to leave}
{I wish that you would just leave}
{Because your presence still lingers here}
{And it won’t leave me alone}
{These wounds won’t seem to heal}
{This pain is just too real}
{There’s just to much that time can not erase}
{When you cried I’d wipe away al your tears}
{When you’d scream I’d fight away al you fears}
{And I’ve held your hand through all theses years)
{But you still have all of me}
Haruka and Michiru stopped playing halfway through the verse. The skill was no match for the raw emotion in Rei’s voice. All they could do was sit back and listen.
{You used to captivate me}
{By your resonating light}
{Now I’m bound by the life you left behind}
{Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams}
{Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me}
{These wounds won’t seem to heal}
{This pain is just too real}
{There’s just to much that time can not erase}
{When you cried I’d wipe away al your tears}
{When you’d scream I’d fight away al you fears}
{And I’ve held your hand through all theses years)
{But you still have all of me}
Almost instinctively, Michiru began playing a haunting violin solo. Rei stood motionless as she waited for her cue. She was losing her composure with each passing moment. The magnitude of everything hit Rei at once.
{I’ve tried so hard to tell myself that you’re gone}
{And though you’re still with me}
{I’ve been alone all along}
By the time Rei finished, her audience had tears in their eyes. Slowly, Rei opened her own eyes to see the awe in everyone’s face. The crowd was larger than she expected. She was worried. No one was saying a word. Had it been that bad?
“That was incredible Rei,” Yuuichirou gushed. “I didn’t know you had such passion.”
“I don’t know about that,” Rei countered.
“I’m sending this to the lab to be cleaned up. The boss wants this on the air by next week,” said the producer.
Rei, who had been catching up with Michiru and Haruka, thought she heard something about a song hitting the airwaves.
“Did I hear you say that my song was going to be released?”
“Yup,” the producer replied as he was listening to the track san music. “I can smell hits and this is definitely a hit.”
Rei was excited. Her vocals were going to be heard all over Tokyo. Many pop stars got their start singing back up.
“Kento, whose album is it going to be on?”
Kento looked confused. He was not sure if Rei was joking. “Hino-san, this is going to be the first single off your debut album. Didn’t anyone tell you?”
“Tell me what?” Rei looked at Yuuichirou who had a silly grin on his face.
Kento sighed in disbelief. “The boss told us that Hino Rei was our next big project.”
Yuuichirou pushed a chair under Rei as she slowly collapsed.
“But the call. The call said that Yuuichirou needed a back up singer.”
Yuuichirou knelt down next to Rei. “We had to say something to get you to come.”
Rei raised one perfectly arched eyebrow.
“Honestly, would you have believed us if we came out and said ‘Oh by the way, the new CEO wants you to cut an album’?”
Rei was silent.
“I didn’t think so.”
Rei was flabbergasted. Whoever this new CEO was, she wanted to thank him. She looked around the studio for an unfamiliar face. Unfortunately, she knew all that were present. That’s when she remembered Haruka and Michiru.
“You two knew all along! Why didn’t you say anything?”
“That is not our way,” Haruka answered.
“Congratulations Rei-chan.” Michiru hugged the astonished fire senshi. “Come on Haruka. There’s a leak at home that needs to be tended to.”
“A leak! What are you telling me for? Call a damn repairman.”
Michiru placed her hand on Haruka’s shoulder and whispered, “It’s not that kind of leak.”
Haruka felt her cheeks burning. “Uhh…Rei…I’ll see you later.”
Michiru grabbed Haruka’s hand and dashed out the door.
“Are those two --,” Kento began.
“Yes,” Rei and Yuuichirou said in unison.
“That’s just my luck,” Kento dejectedly sighed as he exited the studio.
Rei was still reeling from the news of her upcoming album. In the span of a few hours her life’s dreams had been realized. However, she had not an idea of how it came to pass.
“Yuuichirou, where can I find the magnificent CEO who green lighted my career?”
Yuuichirou cocked his head as he thought. He considered how to respond to her query. The truth seemed his best option.
“Normally, he’d be in his office. Today though, I think he left early.”
“Oh…it’s just as well. I don’t think I’d know what to say. I mean, what does one say to the person that single-handedly launched you career?”
Yuuichirou chuckled. “Rei, calm down. You can express your undying gratitude tomorrow. Why don’t we go get something to eat? I’m famished.”
Rei nodded. Gathering her purse and coat, she left in search of a good meal.
* * * * *
Jadeite sat in his armchair admiring the view from his office. He turned to face his mahogany desk. Jadeite was becoming impatient waiting for the courier to arrive. He pressed the intercom button.
“Noriko-san, where is that courier? He was supposed to be here forty-five minutes ago,” Jadeite thundered.
“I’ll check for you Jadeite-sama.” Noriko had only worked as Jadeite’s assistant for a few days. However, her young nerves were already shot. He seemed to bark every order. Rarely did he speak a polite word. Rather, Noriko often heard him mumbling about someone named Rei. The young assistant was glad that she wasn’t Hino Rei. Whatever it was about this woman, it set Jadeite on edge.
“Very well. Alert me when the courier arrives.” Jadeite turned around once again to admire Tokyo’s skyline.
* * * * *
“So how’s Robin?” Rei muttered between bites of chicken.
“Gone. Left three weeks ago. Some so-called urgent family matter in the States.” Yuuichirou took a sip of his beer. “Emergency my ass. Unless you consider an ex named Robert an emergency.”
“Oh I’m sorry. Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Rei reached across the table to touch Yuuichirou’s hand. “I thought you two had the real thing.”
Yuuichirou looked at Rei and grinned. “Who are you trying to fool? You never trusted Robin. But thanks for the effort.”
Even if Rei weren’t fortunate enough to have the second sight, she would still be able to see that Yuuichirou was a mass of conflicting emotions.
“Yuuichirou…”
Sensing what Rei was about to ask, he cut her off.
“What am I supposed to feel? Part of me is heartbroken. I gave Robin the last two years of my life. That’s time I can never get back. But there’s another part of me that’s relieved. I’m not sure how much longer I could have kept up the act.”
Rei nodded. She knew how hard it was for Yuuichirou to keep his private life just that, private. Life on the public eye had begun to take its toll on the jaded rock star.
“Things were great until the record deal. My agent still thinks that mainstream Japan can’t handle a male rock star that prefers the company of men.” Yuuichirou took another sip of beer. “In this day and age you’d think my choice of partner wouldn’t matter.”
“Is there anything that I can do? You know I’m always here for you. Just let me know.”
Yuuichirou quirked one eyebrow. “There is one thing you can do for me.”
Rei recognized that look in Yuuichirou’s eyes. The last time Rei acquiesced to that look she wound up on a date with Umino’s equally repulsive cousin Tatsuo. Ever since then, Rei has been concerned whenever Yuuichirou gave her that look.
Hesitantly Rei asked, “What would that be?”
“Go on a date with Jadeite.”
Rei all but choked on her wine. Surely Yuuichirou was not asking her to…to go on a date with Jadeite.
“Cute Yuuichirou. And how is me going out with Jadeite going to make you feel better?”
Yuuichirou raised his glass to take another sip when he realized his glass was empty. ‘Oh well,’ he thought. He motioned to the waitress that he needed a refill.
“Yuuichirou, stop stalling. Did Usagi and the girls put you up to this?”
After getting a fresh glass of beer, Yuuichirou answered the anxious firebug.
“So I’m not the only one who thinks you’re a fool for letting this pass you by?”
Rei snorted in disgust.
Yuuichirou know that Rei was a hard sell on her best day. Knowing of her past with Jadeite, Yuuichirou was well aware that he would be met with resistance of the highest level.
“Rei just hear me out.”
Rei nodded for him to continue.
“I just don’t want you to pass on this just because you’re afraid of being hurt.”
“But…”
“No buts. This is not negotiable. Even though Robin broke my heart, I do not regret the experience. We had some good times. Besides, you said that you’d do ANYTHING for me. I’m just calling you on your offer.”
“Damn it,” Rei murmured.
“I want a full play-by-play recap.” Yuuichirou winked as he took yet another sip of beer.
* * * * *
“Jadeite-sama,” Noriko warily buzzed.
“Yes Noriko. What is it?”
“The courier service just called. The package won’t be ready until tomorrow morning. They said it would have it here by eight in the morning.”
“Fine.” Jadeite turned the intercom off. He had waited this long. A few more hours wouldn’t kill him.
* * * * *
“So, Yuuichirou, when are you gonna get back on the horse. You can’t just sit around and mope,” Rei chided.
“Where’s all the sympathy? Where’s the love?” Yuuichirou whined.
“You can’t dwell on this forever.”
Yuuichirou looked across the table at his dining companion. Any man would have been glad to be in her company. Any man but him. Yuuichirou’s thoughts drifted to a different brunette altogether.
“Yuuichirou…” Rei kicked him under the table. “Yuuichirou, stop trying to ignore me.”
Yuuichirou gently shook his head. “Sorry. I was just thinking.”
“About…” Rei was intrigued. There wasn’t much in the world that could divert a man’s attention from her. Gay or not, Yuuichirou was still a man.
“Someone.” Yuuichirou was purposely drawing this out. He wanted to see how long it would be until Rei snapped.
“Yuuichirou!” Rei audibly kicked the rock star in the shin.
“Damn it Rei!”
The raven-haired woman smiled mischievously. She brought her glass to her lips. Rei looked up from the goblet.
“Are you going to tell me or not?” Rei asked in a hushed tone.
Yuuichirou knew better than to go up against Rei. Ever since he met her on the steps of Hikawa Shrine, Yuuichirou knew that she was one of the most tenacious girls he’d ever met. He learned early on just to succumb to her will since resistance was futile.
“I’m waiting.” Rei had begun tapping her foot against the leg of the table. Her patience was wearing incredibly thin.
“Taiki Kou,” Yuuichirou mumbled.
“What?” Rei was certain that she was mistaken. Yuuichirou could not have said what she thought he said.
Yuuichirou sighed. “I said Taiki Kou.” Yuuichirou lowered his head.
For the second time in one day, Rei was rendered speechless. How could she have missed something so monumental?
“What makes you think that Taiki walks on that side of the fence?” Rei was aware that Taiki was involved with Ami.
“Let’s just say that I have a sixth sense about these things.”
Rei sweatdropped. She made a mental note to have Minako investigate.
“You do know that Taiki has been spending a lot of time with Ami?”
Yuuichirou cut a piece of steak and popped it in his mouth.
“And this would be the first time that a man like me hid his orientation behind a beautiful woman.”
Rei blushed. “You have a point.”
AN: SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, what did you think? Did you realize that Rei told the girls a blatant lie about her and Yuuichirou, or did I just confuse the mess out of you? Should I stop while I’m ahead? Should I keep going? Let me know. You know how to contact me. Reach out and touch me.
Oh and by the way, the song Rei sang was “My Immortal” by Evanescence. If you don’t have their CD… *the diva shakes her head in disappointment* Be safe.
The Deadly Diva