~....Not The Same....~

Chapter 2

Misako opened the door to the tea shop, and was overwhelmed by the scents of the varying teas. She took in a deep breath, and let it out slowly. It was wonderful. A lady in a straw hat stided over to her, a wide smile spread across her lips.

" Hello. How many?" She asked, taking a small menu from a rack near the counter.

" Three, but I'm not sure if my friends are here yet...." Misako replied, looking around the shop.

" Would one of them have sandy blond hair, and the other one wavy, brown hair?" She asked. Misako giggled.

" Pretty much. Did they each have a staff with them?" She questioned.

" Yup! their in the back corner, perfect view of the sunset. I'll show you the way." She grinned, leading Misako down a hallway, past tables of couples and families drinking tea quietly amongst themselves. " If you don't mind me asking, which one is your boyfriend?" The waitress asked. Misako's face grew red, and she giggled as if it was a joke.

" Neither, just close friends..." She replied.

" Or have you not decided yet?" The waitress said slowing down her pace.

" I'm not sure yet..." Misako sighed, coming to a complete hault.

The waitress chuckled. " Ok, tell me a bit about them..."

" Well, they're brothers. Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master, and fought in the recent war."

" Ok, what are some differences?"

" Wu is quieter than his brother, and Garmadon isn't as laid back as Wu. Wu has plans of one day being a Sensei, but Garmadon isn't sure if he wants to work with his brother, or do something else. He was always more adventerous..." Misako couldn't hold back a smile. " I love them both, and they both feel the same way about me, but I can't decide! I don't want to break the other one's heart..."

" So, let tonight be how you decide." The waitress said, beginning to walk again. " Tonight, focus on what makes them special to you-What characteristics you admire about them. Then, at the end of the night, you tell them."

" Thank you." Misako said quietly.

***

" Wu, be patient." Garmadon hissed at his brother. Wu sighed, and stopped spinning his spoon." She'll be here any minute.." He murmered, looking around the shop. " This place is really small, hard to miss anyone...."

" Except for the girl you're suppose to be meeting..." A sweet voice giggled. Garmadon and Wu turned, and saw Misako twirling her braid in her fingers. " Hey guys...."

" Hello, Misako." Garmadon nodded, gesturing to an open seat. Wu grinned, and gave her a welcoming smile.

" Glad you could come." He said, handing her the small list of teas being served that day. She quickly read over the menu, and placed it down in front of her, just as a waitress walked up.

" What can I get for you guys today?" She asked, winking at Misako.

" Green tea." Wu said, smiling politely at the waitress.

" Chai. " Garmadon said, leaning back in his seat. Misako handed the menu to the waitress.

" I'll have the same." She said. The waitress nodded, and walked away silently.

Silence hung over the table like a storm cloud, until Misako spoke up. " Congrats on the victory."

" Thank you." The brothers said in sync. They glared at each other, but stopped when the waitress returned.