I'm gonna try and make this an uber long one to make up for the delay :p----------------------------------------
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No alcohol, no friends, no fun. All that Laura could think of was the impending PV shoot and the six month concert that would shortly follow.
"Life is too stressful" she sighed as she kicked random pieces of litter. It was a little depressing to realise that she didn't have any normal friends any more, just mountains of famous accquaintances and although it was cool that her mobile phone was starting to look like a directory of who's who in the Japanese music scene, it just wasn't that great. A black BMW with blacked out windows slowly passed and came to a hault a few metres in front of the girl
'Great and now I'm going to be kidnapped an raped this is awesome She could hear the electric window going down but was still surprised when shiny black hair popped out, the head then turned so Laura could see the pale slim face of the back seat passenger, her jaw almost dropped to the floor. Wordlessly she rushed to the window, the man pulled his head back inside before motioning for Laura to get in. Of course she knew the whole 'don't get in a strangers car' deal but. . . what about a famous stranger? She grinned before opening the door and sitting on the leather seat trying to be as elegant as possible as she was watched with cold eyes. The man nodded to the driver who then pressed a button the make the window rise to the top before he started to drive again.
The first few minutes were silent, she didn't really want to speak until she was spoken to.
"What's wrong Justine?" smiled Waka
"Nothing, it just takes me a while to get used to this" blushed the girl
"You seem so sad"
"I guess" sighed the bassist "I just really miss Kanon, I mean I know he had to go on tour, but why did he have to go to so many places??? It's just so annoying!"
"Woah! woah! calm down!" laughed the singer "When was the last time you spoke to him?"
"That's the thing. . . I . . . I haven't answered his calls the past few days and he hasn't tried to call me once today"
"Why weren't you answering them?"
"Because I get upset, I know it's stupid, but I just can't help it, I cry then he gets mad and cries it just gets me down"
"But he's going to think you don't want to talk to him"
"Well that's cause in a way I don't"
"You could text him, just say you love him"
"I guess"
"Don't guess just do it!" smiled the woman
"I'm so lucky I've got a friend like you"
"What about your band?"
"I dunno, we all just seem to have our own agenda"
"What do you mean?"
"Well. . . I think Anne Marie did it for money, Mitzy for the boys, Laura . . ."
"Laura?"
"Cause she had nothing else to do I guess, she just sorta goes with what's happening"
"Ah! And you? Why are you in the band?"
"Because I want to" smiled Justine "I cam all the way to Japan cause I wanted to be in a band with my friend, the house, the parties, even to an extent Kanon is just like a huge bonus. I guess I worry that I'm stupid cause I'm the only one who wants this because. . . well because I want this rather than something else does that make sense?"
"Yes, but you know, maybe that's the right thing"
"Huh?"
"Well, say your right and that Mitzy did it for the guys well. . . you know what happened there and although I don't really agree on the money front with Nicchan her life isn't sunshine and daisies either"
"You got a point, what about Laura?"
"What about her? I don't really know her and she is your friend Justine"
"So what your saying is. . ."
"Maybe you should try and reconnect with them and they will make you feel more at home so you won't miss Kanon as much therefore stopping you from ruining your chance of one true love"
She'd never been in a French style cafe.Even when she'd visited France, so to be sitting in one which was located in the heart of Tokyo was a new and bizarre experience for Laura. Her companion was gently holding a cup of coffee in his hand, his eyes were almost closed as he blew on the drink before taking a sip. Finally he spoke.
"Do you know why you are here?"
Laura put her head to the side as she though, she licked her teeth trying to get the taste of tea out of her mouth, she didn't hate the drink but hot drinks really weren't her thing.
"No not really"
The man sighed before placing his cup down gently, he was so elegant it was intimidating
"Do you know what I do?"
She pursed her lips wondering if it was a trick question
"Apart from being in a band" he added impatiently "It's like a side project"
'He's so pushy' frowned Laura, she would find it funny that he was answering his own question if she wasn't so concerned about why she had been summoned.
"You. . . design clothes"
"Exactly" replied the man "Do you know what kind of clothes I design"
"Umm . . . Sir, I mean . . . err. . .." She wasn't sure how to address him
"Mana" he encouraged
"Well Mana, the only thing I can presume is that you are interested in my band wearing your clothes"
"Wrong" he chided
"I'm interested in you and the vocalist wearing my clothes, I'm branching out to lolita style under wear and sleep wear"
Gothic lolita underwear?? what the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck"Are you interested" he smiled
"Yeah sure that sounds great"
His smile dropped into a frown
"I mean. . . it would be an honour"
"This is my contact information, do not lose it I don't give it out often"
his voice was barely above a whisper, she wanted to move closer to hear him but knew better, she took the business card from him and focused on how beautiful it was
"Make sure you tell no one else"
Laura nodded as she read the black italic font, she could tell it was especially made for her as it had her name
Laura Graham inscribed in the top right hand corner
'Wow, I can not lose this, I need to put this somewhere uber safe' fretted the girl as she slid the card into her purse
"Ari. . ." she looked up but the seat was empty an his cup was gone, Laura looked around the empty rooftop courtyard as a waitress approached
"The bill was paid for, you can leave when your ready" smiled the girl
"Oh. . . "blushed Laura, "thanks"
"Don't worry" she added "He's done that before"
"He does it often?"
"No, definately not"
"Stupid rock stars always think they're so damn cool" muttered Laura she slammed the front door closed, she could see Justine in the front room so made her way to see her.
"Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey"
"Hi"
"You ok?"
"No"
"Did you not have a good day? You disappeared before I could find out where you were going"
"I went out with Waka"
"Oh cool"
"I miss Kanon"
". . . Ok"
"I haven't spoken to him in a while"
"Is he not answering your calls!" roared Laura as she stood up angrily
"No"
"Oh"
"Could you call them?"
"Them?"
"An cafe and find out what he's up to"
". . . Sure!"
The phone didn't ring for long
"Nyappy!" yelled Miku
'He probably thinks it's Mitzy'"Um hey Miku it's Laura!"
"Heyyyyyyyy I know that!"
"Umm" Laura looked around the room and to Justine nervous face "How is everyone"
"We're good" laughed the boy "We all miss home though"
"Oh really? So everyone is good"
"Hang on" whispered Miku. laura waited as she heard the man walk away from unknown voices
"Hey Laura"
"Yeah?"
"Is Justine ok?"
"Well . . ."
"It' just that shes not answering Kanon's calls"
"She misses him a lot, I think she's just trying to be strong and not worry him"
"Ok, I'll tell him that" laughed the boy "Erm, did Nicchan give Mitzy something today?"
"A tin?"
"Yeah"
"yeah, what's in it? She didn't open it"
"It's a secret! Is she still with Kyo?"
". . . No" she wanted to kick herself for lying, she could feel Justines confused stare on her back
"Really?" the joy was evident in his voice "There's no one else right?"
"Right"
"Aww man I wish I was in Japan"
". . . Yeah everyone misses you too! Um, I gotta go now"
"Ok! Cool! Tell Mitzy to not be a stranger right!"
"Uh, sure. . . Bye!"
"Bye nyappyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Laura" scolded Justine "What did you tell him"
". . . Please don't hurt me!" squealed the Brit
Justine started to walk towards the girl btu a knock at the door distracted the pair, both rushed to answer the door first, but Laura tripped up the small step which went up into the hall, she skid along the wooden floor, collecting the welcome mat before she came to a hault by the garage door
"Smooth" mocked Justine as she opened the door
"Oh. . Um hi guys!"
Laura shook her head she got onto her knees while the guests walked in. Ruki frowned at the messy brunette before moving to give space to the rest of the members of the Gazette.
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Is that a lot?
IT FELT LIKE A LOT AND TOOK ME A WHOLE HOUR!!
Cause I feel Justine doesn't get enough attention :pxoxoxoxo