Puppy Love // E-girls' Dream

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Shizuka smiled at me when I emerged from my room later on that day. Erie was at work, so I didn't have to face her questions.

"How do I look?" I asked, looking down at myself.

It was a casual date, so I just wore a skirt and shirt, and I had boots by the door. But Shizuka stared at me as if I was the most beautiful thing in the world.

"Beautiful," she sighed.

I couldn't help but blush. Many times I've been told I was beautiful, and I would just thank them. But way she said it and how she looked at me, Shizuka made it seem true. She made it seem like I was the most beautiful creature even in just casual clothing.

"I think it's a bit too much. I'm not all that--"

Shizuka placed a finger over my lips. "Shhhh. You're very beautiful, Ami. You always are. Never say you are not. Okay?"

I nodded against her finger. She smiled and pulled away. She was wearing jeans with a t-shirt, and held sneakers in her hands. I swear I think Erie taught her how to dress. Not that I'm complaining.

"Are you ready?" She asked.

"Hai,"  I nodded.

We checked the house over before leaving. The whole time we were walking to this mystery place, I was nervous. What if she spent all her money--however much it was--on some expensive restaurant, and we show up in casual clothes? I'm still not even sure she understands the different dress codes.

"Where are we going?" I asked, curious to know if she'll tell me.

"It's a secret," Shizuka said, looking up at me. She reached over and grabbed my hand softly. I bit my lip when I felt her fingers slide in between mine.

"But you told Erie's secret."

"This is a surprise. Now cover your eyes."

I hesitated, unsure if I should. What if I get hit by a car?

"Please, Ami?" She pleaded.

Finally, I covered my own eyes and felt Shizuka's hand around my waist. I'm glad I had my face covered, because my face was so hot.

After a minute or two, with me guessing where we were going and Shizuka giggling, she stopped.

"Surprise!" She exclaimed.

I uncovered my eyes to see a little table sat up on the sidewalk in front an open space between two houses. A white table cloth covered the table, two covered platters sat across from each other, and a flower sat in a vase in the middle. And staring beside the table is none other than a certain redhead.

"Aya?" I questioned.

"Ami-chan!" Aya exclaimed, coming and giving us both a hug.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Shizuka called me with this great idea she had. And who am I to not help? You two are cute together, and I want you together."

Aya smiled proudly and stepped out of the way. Shizuka walked up to a seat and pulled it out.

"Sit, Ami," Shizuka pulled the seat out.

"How did you get her to stop calling you her owner?" Aya asked lowly.

"That's the thing. I didn't," I replied before talking over and sitting down.

Shizuka pushed my chair in and went to sit at hers. Aya positioned herself between both of us, and removed the tops from the platters. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw what was under them.