Dancing with the STARISH

Forgiveness and sinister plans

((Yeah let's just make a hella time jump so we're around the time Camus and Haruka had an episode and Mai will be returning to Shinning entertainment in a week...or so she thought! Spoilers))

Reiji was sitting in the social room with Ai and he lets his mind ponder a bit. A part of him missed Mai and her tolerance of his antics while another part wanted to explore while on this "break". He thought about moving on to Haruka but does he really want to taint an innocent young lady?

He leaned back into the sofa and stared at the ceiling, 'This would be that moment Mai would come in and we would leave together for mind blowing sex...' He thought then let's out a loud sigh, 'Wah now I'm horny!' He looked over to Ai, who was doing some research on his laptop. "AiAi..."

"No," the android said while not even bothering to turn his head to face him.

"You don't even know what I was going to ask you!" He sat up in his seat.

"Whatever it is it's either dirty or illegal." Ai continued to type away.

"You're so mean to me," Reiji wiped a fake tear from his eye. "I just wanted to cuddle..."

Ai stopped typing and clicking then sighed, "Reiji if you miss her that much then why don't you just talk to her and beg her to lift off the break," he told him before getting back to work.

"Yeah, you're right! Rei-chan needs some loving and I can't wait for another two months." He took out his cell phone and dialed her number.

-With Mai and Heavens-

"One....and two...and turn!" Mai was in the middle of practice but it was disturbed when she heard one of Reiji's songs chimed out. 'Odd...why is he calling me?' She hasn't heard from Quartet Night since she left and that was a month ago.

"Sumeragi be a dear and answer that for me." She asked before continuing her lesson with the other two.

Kira nodded before moving to pick up her phone and answered it, "Hello."

On the other end of the phone, Reiji had to do a double-take, 'Who the hell is this ?!' He was sure he dialed the right number. "Hi is Mai Saymi there?" He asked.

'Should I be honest or lie?' Kira thought to himself then look to the dance instructor, getting her attention.

"Okay guys were done here," she stopped the music and walked over to Kira and took the phone. She waited for all the member to leave the room and made sure the door was closed before talking, "Someone better be dying for you to interrupt my dance practice, Kotobuki."

Reiji knew he was in trouble because she only used his last name when she is truly mad. "I'm sorry I don't know your practice schedule. Can we talk?"

"Go ahead." She leaned against the wall.

"I miss ya a lot and I was hoping I can beg for forgiveness ..." There was silence between them as Mai started to think about it.

'Should I end his break early?' She wasn't exactly sure. Yes, she does miss her guys and every time she looked at her tattoo she knew that they will all make up eventually. Then start thinking about how not repeat mistakes again. "What are you sorry for?" If he gets this right then there's hope for them yet.

'Crap I didn't know there was a quiz!' He looked over at Ai. "Psssst hey Ai, what did we do wrong again?" He whispered.

"Well, one we didn't trust her as much. Two we didn't stand up for her when she and Ranmaru started arguing. Finally, in your case, you should apologize for being an idiot."Ai answered.

"Hey!" He took that offensively.

"Just do it before you miss your chance." Ai looked at him. He was a bit angry at himself because he didn't think of calling her weeks ago.

"Okay okay," he looked back at the phone. "Mai I'm sorry for not trusting you as much when it came to your feelings and I'm sorry for not standing up for you against RanRan...." He paused for a moment before finally saying it, "And I'm sorry for being an idiot!"

Mai was silent for a moment, 'Should I be mad that I heard him ask Ai for the answer? Or be happy that he didn't make up a shitty answer that would make it worse?' She looked to the mirror and sighed before smiling a bit. 'I'm glad that they both got it right....'

"Alright, I forgive you. Now put your phone on speaker." She ordered.

"Uh, why?" Reiji did what she asked. "

"So that you and Ai can hear my apology.." Ai looked up with a surprised look on his face when he heard his name. "Yeah I heard the answer you gave to him Ai and I am so happy you got it right."

"The weeks apart gave me some time to analyze the errors..." Also when he was doing a movie with his juniors he couldn't stop thinking about her. He was thankful that she was by his side those two years ago.

" I guess I can say the same about me..." She said then took a deep breath, "I'm sorry for bitching out on you guys. I know I probably ask a lot of everyone and rarely give you anything in return.  I'm sorry for being greedy and I understand why you guy felt the way you do. "

"Awww we forgive you Mai-chan!!" Reiji was feeling a bit emotional.

"We just need to establish some boundaries..." Ai said. When he analyzed the errors of the relationship he did notice that the rules were badly created. They were too loose and new back when the rules were made. If they wanted a secure and intimate relationship, then they need to be more firm with her and she needed to be firm with them.

"We will..when Ranmaru and Camus apologize." She may have let these two off the hook but the two most stubborn hard headed men in the group will just have to wait.

"So does that mean we're off the hook? Come one we're even getting along with your new boyfriends." Reiji said.

"Yeah, I heard that Masquerade song.... Nicely done.." She chuckles and nodded her head, "You two are officially off break."

"Yes! Can we have makeup sex?" He was definitely pushing his luck.

Mai's cheeks turned red and she looked at the phone in her hand, "Reiji!"

"AiAi help me out here!" The older man begged.

Ai did miss having her by his side again and makeup sex is usually the norm for long-term couples right?  "Mai can we?"

"Ai not you too!" She looked over at the time and let out a small chuckle. She really did miss  them, "Alright alright yes we can." Everyone set up the time and location for tonight. 

"I love you, Mai," the two males said at the same time.

"I love you guys too... See ya tonight!" She hung up. The weight on her shoulders felt lighter than ever before.

-Outside of the dance room-

"Did you give her the address Kira?" Eiichi asked. The three heard part of Mai's conversation and they decided now would be a good time for action and chaos.

"Mhm.," Kira said as he sent the text message.

"Good... Our time is almost up so it's now or never boys." He let out a sinister chuckle and the three left.

AN: It's about to go down.