Dead Set: Rebirth

Chapter 2

The fight had lasted for fifteen minutes with Reina and Jonathan winning, but they did not come out without the bruises and scratches. Jonathan picked up the girl's doll and handed it to her. "Thank you..." She spoke, taking the doll from him. The girl then turns her attention to Reina. "You're that boy who works at the shop." She points out. Reina coughs and turns around. "Yes. This boy came to help his dear friend save a damsel in distress." Reina deepens her voice to sound like a boy. Jonathan who is confused looks at Reina. "Is she trying to hide her gender?" He thought. "My name is Erina." The girl introduces herself and smiles. "My name is Jonathan Joestar, but everyone calls me Jojo." Jonathan responds. Reina turns around and grins. "My name is Rei Thomason." Reina introduces herself; she still kept her charade up when it meant to hide her real gender from the public. The girl had her reasons.

"Ah, Miss Erina, can you meet us here tomorrow?" Reina asked. She never had a female friend before. "We all should hang out together. Here seems like a good spot. You know, when I finish work for the day." Reina explains. Jonathan and Erina looks at the girl and smiles. They promised to see each other. Erina waved good bye and headed home. Jonathan and Reina were back at the mansion. The two received a lecture for fighting and have to accept their punishment. Reina's punishment was to take a lesson in dancing with Jonathan being her partner and the lead. Dancing did not bother her, but the wearing a dress and heels did. Reina stood in the middle of the main hall. The girl wore a simple purple Victorian gown. Her hair was down covering her back.

"I can't believe this. I don't even dance." Reina said to herself. She disliked wearing dresses. "You'll be able to exhibit grace young lady. Do you want to display beauty?" George, Jonathan's father, spoke with Jonathan walking by his side. Jonathan was even more embarrassed now that he had dragged Reina into trouble. "Father, Reina is a lady, but I'm not sure if she is comfortable with this." Jonathan tries to get Reina out of this situation until he had gotten a better view of her. That "boy" was actually a cute boy in a dress. No, the girl was a girl no matter what she wore. "J-Jonathan... I look stupid. Everyone sees me as Rei. So, let's get this over with." Reina said trying to hide her embarrassment by sounding tough. Jonathan now stood in front of the girl. "I'll always see you as Rei and now Reina. You look cute really. One day I will know why you hide your real gender." Jonathan says with a genuine smile on his face. Reina sighs in relief and smiles. She was happy that someone accepted her secret. "Okay then. I'll do this, but do not tell anyone that I wore a dress. Not even Erina." Reina took Jonathan's hand and she places her free hand on his shoulder.

Jonathan placed one hand on her waist and led the way by moving his feet first. Reina slightly stumbles and closes her eyes. The girl was nervous. "If a lady feels unease then the gentleman must help the lady gain some confidence." George spoke as he counted each step. Jonathan moved as he was told. Reina started to count her steps as she stared down at her feet. The girl was stiff in regards to dancing with a boy. "I won't let you mess up Lady Reina." Jonathan whispers to the girl. He notices her hesitation. Reina looked at him; her eyes meeting his eyes. She nods and moves her feet. Her movements became fluid as Reina and Jonathan took their time dancing. Reina's heart fluttered at this moment. The girl was confused at the feelings that came about. She saw Jonathan as a handsome gentleman. He had helped her get out of trouble before. The boy had only seen Reina cry and it was the first time the children had met. Reina was burying her dead pet canary. It was the only time she had shed a tear. "You are learning quickly. That will be all for your punishment." George says. He was satisfied with seeing the two dancing well. Jonathan and Reina stop moving to look at the man. "Father, are you sure? This is the first you let me off a punishment. Also, this was not much of a punishment as it seems." Jonathan spoke as his hands were idly on Reina's waist. "You two have done well. I think so. It's your first time dancing with a young lady after all." Jonathan's father chuckles before he walks away. Reina saw Jonathan's hands and backs away to breathe. "Let's make sure no one knows about this." Reina laughs leaving the boy confused.