A story of a birthday & murder

Chapter II

1 day before Kakyoin's birthday
July 27th, 1989

Kakyoin and his mother went to the store to get the sodas, his mother is right, they need the sodas to be cold for tomorrow since it is July and it is hot outside, even during the night.

"Did you decide on what to wear tomorrow?" His mother was smiling at him the whole time, they were enjoying each other's company, they barely talked before the Egypt trip because Kakyoin always felt like nobody understands him. He took the time to make his parents understand the power he posses even though they didn't see it. He showed them drawings of Hierophant Green and moved objects around to prove them that he is not insane.

"A T-shirt and some pants, I guess?" In Kakyoin's vocabulary, 'a T-shirt and pants' is translated as dress shirt and dress pants.

"We should stop at a store and get you some thin layered ones because I also need to get you a present. Let's go here!" His mother dragged him into a store and as soon as they were inside she followed him around while Kakyoin chose his items.

Kakyoin started searching through the rows of clothes and decided on a pair of dark green linen pants and a few dress shirts. He goes to the dressing room to try them on, his mother followed him closely to see the final fit. He liked all the items and his mother agreed on all of them as well.

"This one is really thin, not too see-through, just perfect. You can roll up the sleeves." They agreed that it will be the choice for tomorrow After the little shopping spree they walked back home where Kakyoin put the sodas in the fridge and his mother went to the laundry room to put the new clothes in the washing machine so they will be sparkly clean for tomorrow.

July 28th 1989

July 28th was the day, Kakyoin jumped out of bed. His parents were already waiting for him downstairs in the kitchen to have breakfast together. They both greeted him and hugged him, showering him with love and wishing him happy birthday.

"You didn't say what you wanted to eat on your birthday so I decided to try and make an western style breakfast with omelette, toast, tea aaand a cherry tart." Kakyoin's eyes widened as he saw the table with such a breakfast waiting for him. Next to his plate was resting a silky black rectangular box with a golden ribbon around it.

"Wow, all of this looks so delicious!" He licked his lips, just imagining the way the food tasted made his appetite grow. He ran his fingers along the edge of the box "What is this?" Kakyoin asked as he was preparing to sit down.

"We noticed that something was missing for some time." Kakyoin's father said giggling. Kakyoin sat down and opened the box carefully, removing the top cover, a pair of cherry earrings was staring back and shining in the morning sun. A solid gold color and stiff material. Kakyoin gasped.

"Thank you so much!" His eyes were watery, his parents gave him another hug and ruffled his hair, he enjoyed this when his hair wasn't done with hairspray.

They all ate in silence enjoying the food that Kakyoin's mother prepared. His father had to leave for work, he made sure to wish Kakyoin to have fun later at Jotaro's place.

His clothes were carefully folded on his bed, along with the small earring box and his favorite cologne, Aramis, that his father gifted him a while ago at the end of the school year. Sadly, the current school year was compromised, he and Jotaro will have to repeat the year so everything is settled for their final exam.

5 PM rolls around and Kakyoin was preparing for the night, he got dressed with the new clothes, set his hair with a bit of hairspray, sprayed some cologne on his neck and wrists then headed to put his shoes on, a pair of dark brown mocassin loafers with a golden accessory across the foot. His mother was already waiting for him with the bag where she put the sushi, sodas and an apple pie she made in the morning for him to take to Jotaro's place. She hands him some bills and asks him to make sure to get a taxi for both going and coming back.

"Have fun!" Her soft smile was such a comforting sight for Kakyoin, he embraced her into a hug thanking her for everything. He finally felt accepted and loved by his parents, they made the effort to understand what he went through all this time.

Kakyoin walked to the taxi station, he was in no hurry because he didn't want to get there too early and make the situation uncomfortable or to seem too eager. There were still 10 minutes to 6 PM when he arrived in front of Jotaro's house. Jotaro was already waiting for him outside smoking a cigarette that he threw on the ground, stepped on it and got to chewing some gum when he saw the taxi. He picked up the cigarette in a handkerchief and stuffed into his pocket. The habit of carrying a handkerchief all the time at school made him automatically carry one around even at home. Kakyoin's stepped out of the taxi and hurried across the strees to Jotaro with a big smile on his face.

"Hey!" His smile was so bright that Jotaro could hardly concentrate. Look at him, all dolled-up just to spend some time with me. Jotaro smiled back trying to keep his thoughts to himself. Kakyoin realized that Jotaro was not wearing his hat which was pretty rare. He scanned Jotaro from head to toe not expecting to see him dressed so casually, they didn't spend time together at each other's houses until now, meaning that this is probably Jotaro's attire when he is at home.

Is this actually intentional from him? Those training pants...and the tight fitting tank top, all black. We know you have abs Mr. Kujo, no need to point them out, thank you! Maybe it is just his casual wear, but he never did this when we went out. The hat that is missing, did he remember I told him I like his hair? The flip flops are especially for home, but this can always work for a walk in the park, hands in the pockets, at least this is Jotaro like. Kakyoin thought to himself, trying not to zone out for too long.