It haz no proper title, just something I wrote last Saturday (this is for Liz)


How couldn’t I stop? In every phases my mind seems to clutter in the thoughts of her . It was courage itself that bought me here, only to begin again.. This haunting feelings that burdens my soul yet reasons my heart with intoxicating melodies...

“Are you alright?” blondie frowned in concern, lightly rubbing the other girl’s cheeck with her thumb “you seem tired’ moving closer while pressing the back of her palm on Canina's forehead...

Blushing fierce-fully, she could smell her fresh soapy fragrance of jasmine and lilies swayed through a clean carefree wind.. Her soft palm was warm and comforting..

“…have you?”

“Have I?” puzzled

She smiled. “I said, have you eaten?”

“Yes, I did”, she lied. Is breakfast valid? I was planning to eat here alone..not alone with you..

Dragging her hand with a soft grip as Sei pulled her up. Both walked hand in hand towards an old lady vendor in gray

“Buon giorno”

“Buon giorno” said the lady, barely whispering the words

“How much for the grapes?” she asked in italian

Her hair is worn boyishly shorter than I remember, loose cotton shirt and dark blue denim pants that hugged her perfectly fit waistline. Still, she couldn’t hide the fact she’s very beautiful up close, especially when she carries that cocky reassuring smile. .

“here you go” playfully feeding her a piece of seedless grapes. A finger slightly brushing her lips became an utterly pleasurable gesture. Now, she couldn’t care if the sequence of notes played random in her mind as she read them.

Taking a deep breath she closed her eyes and sighed.. “..that’s it”

“what’s it? Have you memorized it Canina?” blondie asked

“No”

“No?” she repeated “is there something else you have in mind? Is it fun?~ grinning, being amused with herself

Somethi... “there’s this little shop near Spanish Steps.. I’d love to go there..” she spoke while hiding the tint of red on her cheeks

Garden

Licking her creamy gelato, she find herself enjoying Italy’s view, even though she’s already familiar with the site it must be this girl that made her thoughts soar as her heart grew heavier..

Slowly they paced through the grounds of Villa d Este.. There were fountains every where… i] Sei [/i] took various pictures of seemingly living sculptures that stood in radiance. Shizuka showed her an evening view of an endless fall of terraces.

If this coin could grant me one wish, my wish is simply to.. let me.. love her to love me. Closing her eyes and sighed as she threw her coin at fountain. Sei did the same gesture, only Shizuka find herself watching her wide-eyed in wonder... what did she wished for?

She took the liberty to read her notes again lolz pretending to read it, a hand on her shoulder caught her off guard.

“sorry..” Sei grinned “ We should go back, you still have a 2hrs travel to catch” she spoke with reservation.

Before Sei took a step away from her, Canina held her right hand tightly.. stopping her “Sei-sama, I haven’t stopped..” Sei didn’t move an inch “I thought I could but ..here you are making it very hard not to like you ”

Taking a deep breath “These 'feeling' you have for me . Is it just admiration?” turning around to face her Sei’s hand closed around her elbow.. soft fingers pressing hard into her skin. Sei lips was so close to her ears like she was about to be kissed, “Really, you can’t do this, I won’t let you” Sei whispered

Heavy chest made it very hard for breathing as she searched those deep sad eyes for an answer. “Why wouldn't you let me?” she murmured

“Because I like you enough”



Note: italic pronouns is/are referring to Sei ,

Kiss me

It was the farthest Sei could ever give her. It was a waste for a young comely talented girl to pursue her . Shizuka wasn’t her type anyway, lamely answering “Because I like you enough”

How tempting, her eyes caught shades of sunset’s red in hues of gray and the upward curve of her mouth was pink and soft to touch. Shizuka won’t even mind if she kissed her.. secretly laughing at the thought, it wasn’t like her to make ‘what ifs’ .

Her lips parted as she spoke softly K..I…S..S..M…E..

Leaning for a soft brush of lips, playfully rubbing the corners of her mouth... The curves of her lips was sweeter than strawberry flavored gelato melting in creaminess..

Breathes were warm and stirring.. “I don’t think I meant to do that.. “ looking at her bemused “I’ve been wanting to kiss you…”

Picking a piece of hair strand and rubbing it between her thumb and fingers. “Goodnight my sweet Shizuka..” Realeasing her, as Sei trailed off, leaving her in dazed as she bathe to near darkness when the sun left the sky..

Confusion

Walking away while her companion stood in confusion… It wasn’t fair, resting her back on a wall as she hid herself from making too much of it..

“Sei? ” a sophisticated middle aged woman spoke, startling her

“Is there something wrong?”

Looking back at the typewriter “No, its nothing”

“Are you sure? You’ve been very quiet” Reiko asked while sharpening a pencil

grinning, “heard about computers? It makes life MORE easier than electronic typewriters”

The professor was amused, not minding her sarcasm, Reiko did invited her to Rome.. “Very funny~ typewriters were MADE to torture interns like you!” laughing at the door as she made an exist..

Sei shook her head looking back at the typewriter, it barely made half of the white sheet. She began typing again, fingers stabbing quickly at the keys..having no idea of what she was typing

“Ahmmm.. Sei?”

“Yes?!” in an alarming tone

“Take a quick break, we need you in focus mode”

Note: italic pronouns is/are referring to Sei , lolz sorry late cue

The park

Canina wished she packed more than 2pcs of her uncle’s garlic rolls dipped in creamy butter and Parmesan cheese. But she already had those strawberry cheese cup cakes...

Remembering her strawberry gelato the other day, Sei’s image came into mind. She could almost see her standing in the middle of the park, wearing her blonde hair short and that reassuring smile... And why was she thinking about her now?

Touching her lower lip as she remembered the feel of their kiss

“May I join you?”

Shizuka was a bit startled as she heard a familiar tone, looking up (speak of the devil)

“Hello”

“Hello.. Sei-sama”

“Call me Sei. Are you expecting someone?” she asked politely while grinning, gesturing to an empty seat beside Canina’s. “May I sit here?” Sei asked before Canina could answer first question.

“Oh no, I mean yes, I’m not expecting anyone but I don’t have a lot of time ..so-“

“I’ll take whatever time you have” Sei answered slipping into the empty space. “I’ve been looking for you”

“Why?”

Sei looked pensive.. her hand was reaching her’s (Canina’s) but hesitated, nearing an inch between their seats. “ I want to talk about the other day … I’m not sorry for..” ~kissing you.. // “..what happened , I could never be that lucky” Sei smiled looking straight at her

Shizuka couldn’t believe her ears

I don’t want to ruin our friendship, I only wanted to know you better and.. I acted so differently… Sei’s cellular phone sang.. “Excuse me” * getting up..// “it’s Reiko-san, I’ll be right back”

Shizuka held her hand “but if you did come back I might not be here”

Taking a piece off a notepad hasty she wrote.. “here’s my number” handing her the folded piece.. “Call me”

Choir?

Shizuka came by the studio just before her name was called up the stage

Not looking at her the old man in a loose suit who sat at the center spoke in italian, “You’re name is Kanina Shizuka” turning a page of her resume “…a japanese” Then he spoke english “do you understand italian my dear? Can you speak the language?”

“Yes, I do.. I live here for months now..” she told them in the tongue they preferred.

“ fluent, I see... Is this your first audition in Rome?” he asked in curiosity

“No Sir, I auditioned a few months ago”

“Very well, you shall sing”

The studio grew quiet as she parted her lips.. the resonance of her voice filled the curving structure of the building.. Captivating each ear like an angel sang in the clouds were heaven existed before the earth…
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“Phew, you had me worried there for a minute”

“I’m sorry, I ran a bit late Lita”

“Oh no, don’t apologize… its that comment the maestro gave you… “you sounded a bit resentful and uncertain as you sang my dear but still a pure voice he said” mimicking the maestro..

“Hey Shizuka?” Lita said with a puzzled tone “This is still good news, you know … the maestro wanted your presence in his magnificent choir. Not all singers have the privilege”

Phone booth

Her heart was pounding in her ears as she dialed Sei’s number …
It rang .

“Hello?”

“Shizuka?” Sei’s voice was so calm and sounded so nice she thought. “I’m really glad you called” And why did she have to sound soo nice

“I’m not sure why I called but I finally did” resting her back on the glass

“you look exhausted”

“I had an audition this afternoon”

“Oh, that’s why you left”

“No…, you left me” she spoke in a sad tone

Sei placed her right hand on the glass where Canina’s head rested...
The rain poured

“Of course I deserve that”

You deserve a lot of things, Shizuka told herself

“I’m sorry, for not being sorry and I’m sorry for leaving you... I know I’m not very reasonable, but I’m trying very hard... so please have the heart to open your door for me...”

“guess that.. I already did and-”

Sei chuckled softly “Shizuka-chan, please open the damn door... I’m getting really really wet”

Turning around Sei stood at the door where her back once rested. Wet hair dripping on her face, drench clothing shaped the curves of her feminine body.

Sei grinned. “Did yo know I’ve been here since you called?.. and its been raining the entire time too..”

Heavy drops of rain fell like a deep symphony on the copper glass that sheltered them in a narrow space.

“I like the rain.. it makes me feel shut way from the world” Arms are around her waist that soaked both their clothing.

“You like being shut away?” Sei asked as she run her fingers to the soft smooth dark hair

“I like not being bothered”

“And I’m bothering you”

“Mmmmmm..yess” Inhaling the fresh of scent of ther neck

“Are you cold?” Sei asked loosening her grip

“Noo..” giggling “I’m not the one who forgot her umbrella and stood in the rain for a call”

“We should go somewhere else dry”

You don’t like the rain do you?

“Nope.”

“Why?”

“Because..” “I can’t wait to get the out of this clothes” Sei gave her a wink and a stunning smile

“Because..” whenever the rain fall ..I fall in love..


Reiko

”It rained and rained.. it felt as if her skin were covered with cold mist.. she wanted more than lost in remembering ..She had wanted more than pretty words, she had wanted to be touched .. she had wanted more than poetry.. she had wanted sex and it had caused it all..”
Reiko narrated in a somewhat seductive voice…

“ but It’s just rain” Kei answered

“True but some people call it a blessing. It makes things grow, cleanses and refreshes the earth” Reiko said while waving a fork

“that’s lovely, are you a poet Sensei?” Shizuka asked in curiosity

“Hell no, not even remotely” Reiko grimaced

“How many beers did you have Reiko-san?” Sei asked as she sat forward in her sit

“Sensei had more than a few Sei-san ” Kei answered before Reiko have a chance to reply

“This is great!” Reiko said in enthusiasm “this reminds me of going to college style sleep overs~ where bouncing around everywhere and singing silly songs”

Kei glared a look at Sei that said C-H-A-N-G-E-T-H-E-T-O-P-I-C

Sei sweetly grinned “You’re too big to bounce now and your singing is terrible Reiko-san~”

“Just for that I’ll have to sing my specialty” Reiko started of loud and off key rendition of Ninety nine bottles of beer on the wall..

“How embarrassing…” Kei signed in defeat

“Madame our remake had caused injury to our pretty little ears” Sei declared

Reiko laughed “it certainly did”

The professor is generous at heart, inviting her to stay for the night and lending a landline to call her aunt. But the conversation made her feel awkward. She looked at Sei and Sei wink back making her flustered.

“You’re a singer Shizuka-san, am I right? ” Reiko asked

“Yess…” Shizuka felt Sei’s furry slippers ticking the sole of her feet

“What genre do you sing?”

“Classical”

Reiko laughed. “My older sister and both parents are classical music lovers” Reiko gulped a can of beer “aahhh.. they we’re the reason why I preferred rock music and became a frustrated writer instead..”

“Sensei, you just narrated your life story” Sei interrupted.

Flashbacks

Kei’s name was called twice now..

“where is she” Sei mumbled, pacing her steps in circles

A narrow posture of a stood before her in a fatigue as she tipped an eye glasses over her nose “sorry ..” catching q breath “my watch was an hour laee-“

Sei clamped a hand around Kei’s wrist almost marching to their seats.. Sei just couldn’t risk seeing her.. she had to be patient..

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“I’m still wondering what kind of meal have Sei-san been eating” Kei commented as she flipped a page of her hand held novel

“should we ask the young lady in blue, what meals are they serving Kei-san?”

“it must be an antidote for tardiness.. its hardly usual that Sei-san is early during morning classes” peeking Kei held her book beneath eye level.

Yawning as Sei stretched out her legs and eased her head back. “ I have some rare moments”

“More likely avoiding them…” frowning at her book as she read in silence

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Leonardo da Vinci Airport was a confusion of noise and people. Kei and Sei moved slowly though the Customs and then to the baggage area. At the exit gate Sei paused behind an column frowning as she scanned the crowd. Skirts in darkest gray scattered.. white sailor scarf crisp in a perfect bow and young smiles packed together in two perfect lines.

“soo.. you are hiding” Kei whispered

Not looking at her friend Sei settled her eyes on a girl whose hair is like a veil of large curls in brown flowing as she walked, covering a delicate feature.

“Reiko-san was suppose to send someone to meet us.. “ she finally spoke I would have thought—“

“Thoughts… are precursors for greatness” young women seemingly 5 to 6 years older then they are, interrupted

“Sensei?” Kei frowned as she glanced behind her shoulder “Why are you here?”

“Not very pleased to see me Kei-san?”


Drive


The first glimpse of Rome was as busy as the modern roads and streets were a snarl of cars, trucks and more motorcycles. As they drove, Reiko offered a running commentary on the sights. When they stopped at a red light Kei shook her head at disbelief . Despite the stop light, cars crept forward towards the intersection, engines rumbling impatiently , while pedestrians crossed the streets w/o so much as a sideways glance.

“It looks impossible, doesn’t it?” Reiko asked amusingly

“It looks dangerous, I kept expecting to see bodies thrown all over the street. How how do you make it in one piece?” Kei asked in concern

Sei grinned “Ah.. One must learn to think as a Roman”

“Meaning?” Kei frowned

“Meaning, that one must act as if you owned the road …to look straight ahead and walk in confidence” Reiko explained

“Why am I not surprise? ..this isn’t the first time Sei-san came to Rome”