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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Apr 20, 2012 16:33:55 GMT -5
(Dar)
"Phew, thank you, Shiki," I laugh nervously. "Can't have the birthday girl missing her own party." I then turn to everyone and add, "By the way this is a surprise party, so be sure to shout surprise when she comes in, alright?"
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(Nami)
"Alright, Shik, I'll be there soon," Snapping my phone shut and tossing my discarded paints into a nearby dumpster, I head in the direction of Veil. Concern is working its way into my system and soon I brake out into a sprint. I'm not sure what could be bugging Shiki that would make her want to meet in private like this. Well, not exactly private, but close enough!
"Ooooooooh! I hope she's okay," I mutter under my breath as I hit the crowd of people on the street Veil is on. Then I weave my way through and head straight into the club, bee lining for the back. My pain covered shirt, dirt covered jeans, and wind blown hair drawing a couple stares as I do. But hey, Shiki is in the back and she says we need to talk. So I enter to backroom and then freeze as I'm nearly scared out of my fricken mind by people shouting at me...
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Post by Shizuo Heiwajima on Apr 21, 2012 6:41:02 GMT -5
(We'll say... He didn't... Um... He didn't want to have Nami possibly delay by speaking to him!? YES! We'll go with that... :3)
Shizuo joined in with the others, giving a somewhat half-hearted surprise before stretching outwards in his seat and giving a yawn, at least now that meant he could go for a cigarette, reaching up to his breast pocket, he gave the familiar little box a secure pat and stood up. Looking across at Kasuka he rolled his eyes, Kasuka was being his 'friendly' self.
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(Kasuka)
Kasuka joined in with the others "SURPRISE!" with a small chuckle before turning to Kiara in order to give her hand a firm shake "Oh me? I've never even really met Namine, except for the few times she was in my non-canon shows... she knows Aqua though, and Aqua's obviously going out with Shizuo, so it only made sense for him to be here, and I'm here because... Well... I like parties!"
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Apr 21, 2012 8:05:28 GMT -5
(XD alright)
I stare, wide eyed before I gulp in a breath, my eyes darting around a moment. Then I grumble before throwing on a HUGE (fake) smile, "Alright, now that's I've nearly died from shock-" overstatement, but seriously WAS NOT expecting THIS!- "where's Shiki, she's why I'm here after all." Inside I'm frowning, I didn't want all these people to witness what's going to happen today...
Idon'twannabeboundedtoamonsterfortherestofmylife!!!
But I keep my smile on and cheerfulness in my voice as I head over towards my friend, flat out ignoring Neku, erm, well ignoring him enough to say I'm ignoring him! I bet you its his fault I'm stuck here in stead of putting my last free thought out into the world.
"Jerk," I mumble under my breath as I slide in next to Shiki and flash Shizuo a smile from where we're at. "Hey, Shik."
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Post by Kiara on Apr 21, 2012 8:08:38 GMT -5
I had shouted when the rest did and now am smiling as I shake the man's hand, "Oh? Well I'm glad you two could make it~!" I giggle at him and then take back my hand. "Say... I haven't seen you all that much around... Do ya work nights or sumthin'?"
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Post by Shizuo Heiwajima on Apr 21, 2012 8:46:08 GMT -5
Shizuo simply gave Namine a small wave, before making his way to outside to finally have that cigarette that he wanted... He had a feeling it was going to be a long night...
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"Ahh, well you could say that! I have my reasons for avoiding going out into public, so I usually just hang around at Shizuo's place.!"
"And pay no rent..." Shizuo grumbled as he walked past him. Kasuka simply scratched the back of his head with a grin.
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Post by Shiki on Apr 21, 2012 9:24:02 GMT -5
"Hey Namine, happy birthday." She smiled at her friend and then paused. Shiki wasn't an expert when it came to people, but something about the blond felt...off. And that didn't seem to be the smile she usually wore. It felt more forced. Well she did just act like Neku wasn't even here. Maybe they had another argument?
She raised an eyebrow at Namine, "...Something wrong?"
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Post by Kiara on Apr 21, 2012 9:57:01 GMT -5
I purr in laughter at they're interaction, "Well... I understand living for free." I live with Kny and the others with out rent so... "Well I hope you're enjoying yourself."
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Apr 21, 2012 10:05:18 GMT -5
"Thanks Shiki," I give a warmer smile before frowning. She can see right through me, can't she? "I'm just... Concerned over whom went through all this trouble... I wanna know who to thank later." Even I can tell my laugh isn't at its normal level.
I then laugh darker as I feel a rush of emotion, almost as strong as day one, "I guess that we should get this show on the road, huh?"
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Post by Shiki on Apr 21, 2012 11:11:32 GMT -5
"Uh huh..." Shiki watched her, unconvinced. Whatever was bothering her was much more than that. "I think it was Darla if you're really that worried."
And when she laughed Shiki knew that it was way more. But she didn't want to just jump into Namine's business. Or at least not yet. "If you want..."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Apr 21, 2012 14:53:34 GMT -5
Every vibe coming off of Namine was wrong, she was scared, hurt, confused... it was gtting a little overwhelming being in her head, especially since she didn't seem to have the level of control over her emotions that she usually did. It was a bit disconcerting, whatever had formed between us, but I knew something was definitely, drastically wrong.
Dammit.
I started pushing through the crowd of Nami's friends toward where she was talking to Shiki.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Apr 21, 2012 20:19:53 GMT -5
"Darla?" Now this surprises me, but then again, its Darla... Doesn't she know what... Maybe not. My frown returns as I nod in response to me wanting to. Then I add in a whisper, "Personally I'd prefer to just be cuddled up next to Neku on the couch, reading or something." Of course I don't think I'll ever get to live that fantasy long, I swear I must be ADD or something. I hate sitting still, yet all I crave is to curled up in his...
I let out a sigh before throwing my arms around Shiki, "I'm so glad your here! I'd never make it through this night with out you!" I then straighten up and put on my game fac--- erm, a big smile and let my eyes brighten up, trying to fill my bones with my normal happy waves. Soon I can smile small with out faking. "Lets do this thing!"
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(Ang)
His nails itch to etch in designs into the wood and he can barely hold in a hiss as he can sense the time dragging on. Yellow eyes narrow as a familiar and repulsive smell hits him, but he doesn't react to it. No, that's a problem for a later date. What's going on now is between him and the birthday girl.
His ears twitch up and his tail swishes calmly. The ball is in his hands, all he has to do is throw a good pitch. Hopefully there won't be any strikes tonight. But he doubts it.
Teeth click together as his vision takes in the party. He can see the other heading for the goal, but that doesn't mean anything. The only one that can do anything now is too far gone to help.
Poor, Bambii, He doesn't need to hear the voice to know who it is and his tail puffs up in response. How will she ever be able to truely live with herself after all that she'll be braking tonight... Wonder if she realizes its not just her freedom that's hanging over her head?
"Shut up."
Ah, touchy I see... Well I'll be around when you need me...
He can only snare lowly at that.
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(Dar)
I can hear Namine's shout and I smile, she's happy with me, I hope. So I hop around, making sure everyone is doing fine and then decide its time for her to open the few gifts she got. I call my cousin over just as Neku is about to reach her, whoops. All well, here she comes a racing.
Ugh.
She's gonna hurt herself one of these days!
"Ready for gifts," I ask and all she does is beam and nod. Odd, but I'll take it this time. "Okay! I think the gifts are over there..."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Apr 22, 2012 0:48:41 GMT -5
No, no, no, this was wrong.
I could... I could feel it. He was here - I knew it. I could... it was strange, I could sense him there, waiting for her. Could feel...
Could feel[/i] the predator stalking...
I shook my head, snapping that voice out of my mind, the one that had been whispering to me recently. It gave me the creeps, and I needed to be myself and not under its influence if I were going to have to deal with Angel tonight.
Namine made a veer for where Darla was and so I turned to follow.
She smiled, but I could tell she was hurt.
"One of 'em isn't," I said to Darla's comment about presents. "One of them's right here."
I held out the bag to Namine. "I couldn't find the table," I admitted sheepishly.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Apr 22, 2012 9:48:58 GMT -5
(Dar)
I watch as Namine beams at Neku and gently takes the gift from Neku, carefully, almost as if she's avoiding physical contact. Hmmm, wonder if they're fighting or something, whatever. She just stares into his eyes, her mouth opens as she speaks, "You didn't need to get me anything..."
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(Nami)
My hand reaches for the bag and a wave of fear washes over me. I know this fear, its not mine and I know I have to give into it. So, careful of avoiding contact with Neku, I receive the gift. My eyes contect with his and I throw every ounce of silent pleading for him to just get out of here. Take Shiki, Shizuo, Kiara, all of them, and just leave. I plead with him in my mind to leave me alone, leave me to deal with this day on my own. But suddenly I'm talking with out my knowing, You didn't need to get me anything... You being here is more than enough." Then I duck my head, braking our contact as I slip through the crowd to the "gift table". I grab a chair on the way and sit on it I stop next to the just barely above bare table. Kiara runs up and drops her gift off in my lap...
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(Ang)
He watches his goal with fear, but she doesn't make things worse for him, so he's thankful for that. His focus shaking a little as his eyes trail after her, a soft sigh leaving his lips as Darla follows her and announces that its gift opening time...
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(Avi)
The tension in the room is almost invisible to those whom don't realize what's going on. But then there is the people whom can sense what's going on and their worry just add to the beauty of the evening. The doctor chuckles to themselves as they watch all of the playing pieces fall into place.
Tonight will either make or brake the pact. Strangely, though, they're not fully confident in their handy work. One factor they had left out was the human soul's ability to heal, to forgive. So, with a low chuckle, Avidity is having the one of the best times of their existence.
Little deer, little deer, don't fear... Hope will cleanse you.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Apr 23, 2012 15:08:53 GMT -5
She was upset, she was scared, and she was begging me to get out of here even after her mouth went through the motions of polite society.
It was bugging the hell out of me. I didn't know what was going on, and I didn't like it.
And I saw him, watching, waiting, like a predator ready to pounce, flexing his claws, ready to tear into his 'prey'.
Something strained at the back of my mind...
I stepped between him and her, directly into his line of sight, before I walked up to her, putting a hand on her shoulder.
I wasn't great at this whole telepathy thing, but I concentrated hard on her, and thought, Namine... please. What's wrong?
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Apr 23, 2012 20:31:20 GMT -5
Neku's hand lands on my shoulder and my mind whimpers. The same fear from before tearing me down, all I want to do is hide, and not in Boss's arms. Then his voice is in my head, concerned:
Namine...
I smile brightly as I begin to open his gift to me, but I can feel my breathing stop a moment, as if his intrusion psychically pains me. But its not pain, but immobilizing nerves. My fingers play with the wrappings of his gift.
Please. What's wrong?
I bite my lip as I look up at him, a sudden smile on my face, bright and not reaching my eyes. I can see that much reflect in his worried ones, I can't get away, not matter how much I try... Neku, don't be mad! But, the part that scares me... Its happening, tonight... I won't be allowed to... I'll miss you... Ang isn't too bad... Please be happy?
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