Mayonaka Soñodora Meets Cinema Bizarre

8. Last Day

A/N: Well, I'll be out of town for the next week, but I really want to finish this story quickly, so I figured I'd use this as an excuse to post the next chapter.  Sound good?

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Last Day

A week later, we got the bad news--it was time for Cinema Bizarre to return to Berlin. I was almost surprised when they seemed almost as disappointed as we were. Even Bachiko looked as if she might miss them. Personally, I had the nauseating sensation that I was about to lose something important.

Their last day crept up on us way too quickly, but we were determined to make the most of it. We got up early for once, if 10 o'clock can be considered early. Dressed in colorful spandex, the five of us met the boys at the hotel to take advantage of the pool for the last time.

Over her black-and-neon pink bikini, Ai wore a bright purple sarong and an oversized, black, Metallica t-shirt. Her hair had been manipulated into anime-style buns with blue dye frosting the ends. Unable to go even a day without makeup, she sported blue waterproof mascara.

Cho wore a sky blue bikini featuring small black and white butterflies. It was hidden from view by a plain black jacket and a pair of denim shorts. Her long, dirty blonde hair hung loose, but she wore a black scrunchie around one wrist.

Bachiko wore a neon orange one-piece and a pair of black swim trunks. Matching bright orange flip-flops completed the look. She also wore her hair down and had applied a thin line of black eyeliner.

Fuji wore a black one-piece with neon green leopard spots. It hugged her body perfectly under khaki shorts and a loose The Used t-shirt. Her hair was pulled back into a loose but effective ponytail.

I shifted uncomfortably in the maroon bikini Ai had talked me into wearing. Normally, I preferred to wear more the mere scraps of cloth. Luckily I was able to cover it for now, using a black Styx t-shirt and black swim trunks. I tied my hair back in favor of not having to deal with tangles as I swam.

Cinema Bizarre met us in the lobby, and our groups merged as we headed to the pool. I found myself between Bachiko and Strify, mediating an argument concerning the merits of Oreos and gummy bears. Just as Bachiko was pointing out that Oreos don't have heads, we reached the pool and Romeo let us in. I pushed past the two, leaving them to their discussion.

Cho hit the water first, closely followed by Fuji and Yu. I hesitated on the edge, my arms crossed over my still-covered torso.

"If you don't hurry, I'll push you in," a voice murmured in my ear. I turned to glare at Strify, who smirked.

"If you do, you'll have to learn to sleep with one eye open," I threatened in return.

He backed away, holding up his hands in surrender. Blowing past him, I returned to the chair I'd left my towel on and pulled my shirt over my head, telling myself it would only be as bad as I made it out to be.

When I turned around, both Strify and Kiro were staring at me. In the background, Ai smirked triumphantly.

"What?" I snapped, crossing my arms over my chest again. I hurried over to the water and jumped in, hoping the cool liquid would reduce the heat that had flared up in my cheeks.

"Told ya they'd like it," Ai told me smugly as she swam over to me.

"No, you told me you'd steal everything else I could possibly wear if I didn't put it on," I reminded her grumpily.

She rolled her eyes. "Same thing. Just shut up and enjoy the attention."

I scowled at her. "I don't like my looks getting attention," I snapped.