Bombshell Americano: Sk8 The Infinity

Chapter 39: Pity

"T-Tadashi! It's... too tight!!" I shrieked, gripping the bed sheets for any source of comfort. Now, the situation wasn't anything like how it sounded. In fact, Tadashi was fitting me in some dress that Adam wanted me to wear for the Diet Gala. I didn't understand why I had to go. Just a couple weeks ago, Ainosuke told me that no one was going to find out about me being his assistant. The following result was a lie.

"Hold still one more moment, (Y/N)..." He assured before tying the bow promptly. I let out a small breath of relief, taking in as much oxygen as I possibly could. The dress looked like a 1950s prom dress. It was a light pink and was overlapped with chiffon to make the illusion that I was wearing a flower for a dress. It had off shoulder sleeves, and a golden like belt around my waist. In the pendent was a golden apple. 'Seriously, he has too much of a thing for apples...' I sighed, before looking back over at Tadashi. "You aren't allowed to reveal yourself tonight."

"I know..." I huffed out, dreading the idea of going to some fancy party.

"I also advise that you don't drink excessively, however, it will look suspicious if you don't." The butler continued to inform as I took in all the information. 'It would be so much easier if I just didn't go...' I sat on the bed, feeling overwhelmed. Tadashi sat next to me, before putting some fake flowers in my hair. A small blush appeared on my cheeks as he did so. His fingers drifted through the strands lovingly, making sure to not pull or tug. "You're representing the Shindo Family tonight..." I gazed over at the handsome, yet stoic butler. Abruptly, he stood up with great vigor. "Put on your heels. We should be off." Doing as he instructed, I followed behind him to Ainosuke's home office. Tadashi shielded me as he had a brief couple of sentences with Adam before I came out from behind him.

"תפוח~" The blue-haired male cooed, walking up to my figure. He suddenly grasped my waist tightly, bending over to meet my face. "My~ How beautiful you look~"

"Thank you, Mr. Ainosuke." I accepted, hiding my embarrassed expression away. He merely smirked in my direction, before moving onto the next task. Tadashi and I followed after him. We all got into the usual slick, black car, before Tadashi drove us back into the bustle of Tokyo. I moved my fingers over the window, feeling somewhat reminiscent. Upon approaching a well decorated building, I held my breath, feeling incredibly nervous. Suddenly, a hand was placed on my own. I gazed up at Ainosuke.

"Don't worry your pretty little head. All you really have to do is stay quiet and be obedient." I wasn't all that convinced, which he noticed immediately, "I'll make absolute sure that you're not found out, תפוח. After all, you are one of my highest priorities." Letting out a quiet gasp, I snapped my gaze toward the male. The car was parked in front of the staircase before he exited the vehicle. Adam offered his hand out for me to take, which I obliged happily. Whispering in my ear, he stated, "Refer to yourself as תפוח, and follow after quietly and with grace. Know this and you'll be fine." He lead me into a large room, with people packed in pretty tightly.

He mainly talked to his colleagues as I was stationed either next to him, or nearby. To pass some of the time, I started looking at all the other woman in the room. Preferably, their dresses. 'And I thought the dress he gave me was over the top...' A small glass of champagne was situated in my hand; however, I didn't bother to drink it. There was an hour of caterwauling before the actual dancing started. I knew how to dance; I just didn't really feel up to it. A figure approached me. Meeting the individual's gaze I was met with Tadashi. "Would you care for this dance?" He questioned, as I took his hand. He lead me out to the twirling crowd, before pulling me in, softly. Maybe it was the waltz, but the moment felt a little too slow, however, I didn't mind.

"You're a good dancer, Tadashi." I complimented, giving him a small smile.

"Thank you." He responded, as I let out a small giggle. I felt safe in Tadashi's arms. It was a feeling of great solace and comfort, as he lightly twirled me, just the same as everyone else, however, I felt like Tadashi, and I were the only ones in the entire room. When the dance ended, we all clapped at the musicians, before I resumed my game of 'who has the most flamboyant dress in the room?' When I got back to my chair, Ainosuke was glaring at something. 'Is it me?' I thought, before sitting back down.