Reimagining Love

Chapter 10

"So, where are we headed, Kenzo?" Ren said as she started her car's engine.

A struggling Kenzo was attempting to buckle his seat belt, but it was stuck. "Umm, The first place is called 'InFashion', 'Camo' 'Corset'?....oh and 'Switch and Sway'. HA! Finally!" He successfully buckled his seatbelt from all that struggle in the beginning. Ren gasps shocked yet excited, "NO WAY!!! You were recommended to those clothing brands/stores?! Who was it that recommended it to you again, because I feel like them and I would become Amazing friends!! I love those clothing brands!!" She proceeded to talk about the recommended places Onyx gave Kenzo.

Kenzo didn't necessarily hate listening to Ren rant on and on about the places for a while, in fact he kind of enjoyed it. He softly smiles as she continues. They continued the drive in silence which was really awkward if you asked both of them. "So why'd you choose Fine Arts as your major?" It was Kenzo that broke the silence between them.

"Oh um, well I know this seems kind of childish,but as a child my mom was really passionate about art.She sadly passed away. And because I loved her more than anything else in the world, and so that's where my passion for art started."

"Oh, I see. I can see you loved her a lot"

"What about you?" The tone of her voice turned from slightly sad from her mentioning her mom to curious to hear my reason.

"My reason," he scratched the back of his neck. "Well art is probably the only thing that kept me going throughout my childhood and even now. And I just really like art." He tilted his head as he said that.

"I see." Ren smiled as she continued to keep her eyes on the road. "I actually have another question, if you don't mind me asking, of course."

"Shoot. What is it?" Kenzo said with a slight wave/shake of his hand.

"Why did you decide to attend the University of Southern California? I applied for this University because there are a lot of people that speak British." Ren stopped the car because of a red light.

"British?" Kenzo spoke with confusion.

"English from England. I was accustomed to speaking like that, so I wanted to go to a Uni that had a bunch of people that understood British English. Also it's in California where I spent most of my childhood years." Ren started to drive once more when the light turned green.

"REALLY? You wanted to study at a university because of its people?" He acted like that was a useless disbelievable reason to attend a university,crossing his arms and shaking his head. "Glad I'm not the only one who did that because I did too. But instead of British people, they are Asian. And I also lived in California for a long while. Then I moved to New York when I was like 3-4 then I moved back when I was 5.Then when I first attended school I met my best friend for life Teo. Who also grew up speaking your British English. I think you two would get along."

"Introduce me to him sometime, I think it'd be nice for one Brit' speaker to meet another. Anyways, we have arrived at the clothes shops you've mentioned. It's all one plaza. Pretty convenient, ay?" Both Kenzo and Ren unbuckled their seat belts and got out of Ren's car.

"Guess so. So which one would you recommend to go first? Since 'ya know you were the one talking about these places for maybe 7 minutes." Kenzo kept talking with his hands then pointed at Ren, he was a Huge hand talker.

"Why thank you for asking,Kenzo!" She slyly smirked. "Well maybe, um, wanna go in order? I think it'd be easier that way. Also while you choose your preferred pieces of clothing I can look for mine! I can tell this is going to be FUN!" She smiles happily excitedly, clapping her hands. Kenzo sighs happily as well, curious to see what's in store for him at the clothes shops.

And without hesitation, or warning from Ren, she grabbed Kenzo's hand and started to run to 'InFashion'. "Come on come on come one!!! LET'S GO!" Meanwhile a flustered and dumbfounded as he was being dragged by Ren.