Muse On Ice

15.

The week was the same as usual, long hours sketching, measuring, sewing and embroidering. But this time, I had something to look forward to.

I sit at the corner of my bed, waiting for Himari to reply to the photos of the few outfits I made with her pick as I packed my purse with my wallet, lip gloss, keycard, gum and carry on perfume.

After Himari picks the outfit that shows the most skin, most likely on purpose, I slip on a black skirt that falls above my knees, and a tight white t-shirt. I search for my gold necklace, until I remember I left it at Yuzuru's place, I hope he remembers to bring it. I put on my Doc Martens boots and make my way to Himari's house.

At Himari's apartment, she tells me to go into her room from the kitchen while she's making coffee. After a while, she comes into the room with 2 cups of Vietnamese iced coffee, which she'd learnt how to make from her ex, Mai.

I take a sip as she unties my hair and starts doing my hair. After 30 minutes of us arguing if her new crush is worth spending her energy on while she does my hair, I come out with the same wavy hair, some strands falling perfectly around my face. She must be a magician or something. She then moves on to my face, putting more concealer under my eyes than before, trying to hide the fact I've been working 13 hour days, sleeping for no more than 5 hours daily. She finishes off with brushing on some rouge on my cheeks, giving some life to my face.

" You look actually decent, Su-chan," Himari says, smiling at me.

Before I could complain about that one sided compliment, Himari reminds me about the time and shoos me away.