Waterfall Eclipse

Vacation

Chapter Thirty-Four:

Vacation

The girls made their way to the Senkaimon and entered into the Dangai Precipice World before arriving in the Living World. They then made their way to Urahara's shop to pick up their Gigais by switching into them.

"How are we getting to the beach?" Rani asked after situating luggage so it was slightly easier to carry.

"We're taking a train. Urahara got us tickets so we could at least look normal." Kiyomi replied. "Well, rather he helped me at the station when I was here last."

The girls made their way to the train station and boarded their ride to the beach.

"This is going to be so much fun. Sand between our toes and the nice ocean to keep us cool."

"Isn't it a bit cold to be going to the beach? I mean, it is only like April."

"Relax Rani. It won't be blazingly hot, but the forecast is supposed to be decent enough to just sit on the beach and catch some rays. We don't need to go swimming, although our hotel has a heated swimming pool. The desk person said she'd make sure they'd have it ready for us."

"What did you have to tell them to make that happen?"

"Just that we were coming from the north and this was the only time the four of us could get off. She bought it. She said there's also a bar inside."

"You three really did your research. I'm impressed, especially since you did it behind my back."

"Rani, we love you, and you need this." Umeko responded.

Two hours later they arrived at their destination and headed to the hotel to check in.

"Look at the stunning view!" Chiharu exclaimed opening the curtains. She quickly stepped outside. "Wow, that's a nice view too." She said as she saw some guys hanging around.

Rani came over to see what she was going on about.

"Natural view is nice, but the view down there is nice too." She said as she also looked at the guys. She suddenly froze.

"Rani? You okay? You look like you've seen a ghost." Chiharu asked concerned.

"Well, this vacation is now ruined." She said as she gingerly walked back inside the room. She then fell flat on the bed closest to the door on her back.

Umeko and Kiyomi looked at her puzzled. They were unpacking their suitcases at the time.

"Ruined? How?" Kiyomi asked as she went outside and looked down. "What did you see?"

"Not what. 'Who'. Who did I see? Who do you think I saw?" She asked rhetorically. "You can't miss his messy white hair." She said as she moaned.

Umeko then joined the other two on the balcony and the three of them looked around.

"I'm sorry, Rani, but I think you've got Hitsugaya on –"

"Found him!" Umeko said cutting Chiharu off.

"Where?"

"He's by that bar."

"I thought he had his leave already. Why is he here?"

"For fun?"

Rani shifted her body to look outside.

"Seriously Kiyomi? 'For fun'? You know why he's here. He's here to annoy the crap out of me."

"Okay, well, we can work around this." Chiharu stated.

"I have an idea!" Kiyomi exclaimed as she followed the other two girls in and went to a teal suitcase, one that was in Rani's room in the morning.

"Kiyomi, ideas from you aren't always that well liked." Rani stated as she sat up and watched her childhood friend pull out a purple bikini.

"You wear this!" Kiyomi stated as she tossed it over to her friend.

"HELL to the NO."

"Yes. Just listen. If he sees you in this, he might be shocked enough to not be able to speak to you. And if he tries, he might be incoherent. If he's incoherent, you can at least laugh at his expense and walk away."

While Rani was looking at the bikini, Chiharu and Umeko started to laugh uncontrollably.

"Good thing I packed for her, right Chiharu?"

"We should make this some kind of operation." Umeko teased.

"This is so not funny." Rani replied turning red.

"Oh, come on Rani. You at least need a good laugh while you're here. You can do it at his expense."

"All while wearing next to nothing?" Rani rhetorically asked.

"Yes. It's perfect. Operation Flabbergast is a go."

"'Operation Flabbergast'? Couldn't you think of something more creative Kiyomi?" Chiharu asked her.

"Just go with it. We can rename it later." She said and then turned to Rani. "Now go put that on."

"Do I have to? I would have preferred a one piece suit than this thing." She whined and then headed to the bathroom to change. She came out moments later with her arms wrapped around herself. "I hate it. I hate the way I look in this. There's nothing covering me up here." She said as she tried to cover her chest area.

"Aww honey, you've got curves!" Umeko commented. "You're not skin and bones, which is nice."

"I don't like this." Rani restated. "I am in less than my underwear." She said as Kiyomi handed her a dress. "Another thing to wear?"

"It's a bathing suit cover up dress thing that matches the suit." Kiyomi replied, still holding it.

Rani snatched it and slipped it on with a small grin.

"I knew you three wouldn't make me go out in just a bathing suit."

"Don't be so sure. You look great in that suit without the dress. Although, the dress also accentuates your curves." Kiyomi replied with a grin.

"I have a different idea."

"Oh?"

"Why don't I just pretend I didn't see him? We can still have our fun, and casually do 'Operation Flabbergast' on the side."

"So, you'll wear this suit by the pool?"

"Yeah, just get me a huge hat and sunglasses." Rani answered Umeko. "I want to make it slightly difficult for him to recognize me."

"And here we thought you were all innocent."

"You should never assume anything about anyone. They might surprise you." She retorted then grabbed the room phone.

"Who are you calling?"

"Shush! Hello, I am in room seven hundred thirteen, and I was wondering if you could do my friend and me a huge favor. [pause] Yes, just that if anyone asks if we're staying in this hotel, please refrain from saying yes. The only people you can say yes to are the police with official badges, but I really doubt that is going to be an issue. [pause] Thank you very much." She finished and then hung up the phone.

"Why'd you do that?"

"So he can't ask if we're actually staying here or what room we're in. Pretty smart, huh?" She replied as she sat down on the bed smiling.