Dead Set: Rebirth

Chapter 6

Seven years had passed, Reina was studying for her final exams in the shop. She became one of the lead employees as well as the assistant manager. The cross dressing girl was now a young woman. Reina had her hair down. It was not pulled up in a bun hidden under a hat anymore. She wore glasses half the time. "Rei, you need to go to the game. Dio and Jojo are playing." One of the employees spoke as Reina was finishing stacking the boxes of shoes on the table. She closed her books and headed out the door. Her parents were sitting at the front counter. "Rei will be an excellent fashion designer. With those boys and Erina supporting her, Reina will grow stronger." Laurel said. It was true. Reina was now Dio's girlfriend to the public eye. She was about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in fashion design. The woman kept in touch with Erina.

The relationship between Dio and Reina; however, was not a secret. Dio would never let any man touch Reina. Reina was less of a fighter, unless she was pushed. Dio and Jojo protected her. Reina was too embarrassed that she was in love with Dio. His advances towards her at first were playful then later in the years became serious. He would tease her and teach the girl how to defend herself. Dio would steal kisses from her and fight whoever mistreated her. He was not the same boy Reina had first met. As Dio showed his gentle side, he had his possessive side. He left bite marks and hickeys on Reina's flesh. He was not concerned about Reina not fighting, but he disliked anyone touching her in general.

Reina ran just in time to see Dio and Jonathan play on the field. She promised them that she would see them win the game. It was the last game just in time before their graduation. As the woman was able to get through the crowd and take a seat on the bleachers, Jonathan and Dio were running across the field. "Jojo and Dio are going to win this! No way they can lose!" One student cheered. Everyone was excited. The spotlight fell on the two men who Reina grew up with. The two boys were now muscular young standing over six feet tall. Reina watches the game carefully hoping that the game would end in victory. Once the game ended with Jojo and Dio winning the game ball, the crowd went crazy.

Reina cheered the school team. She was happy to see her childhood friends happy. "Rei!" Dio calls out to the woman. Jonathan moves through the crowds and help brings Reina to his adopted brother. Dio held his arms open and Reina hugs him happily. "I am glad for the both of you." She says. Reina gave Jonathan a hug. "You guys are the tough ones now. My knights. Heck, I'm not a knight anymore." Reina says. She wanted to cry for this moment. Tears were slowly coming out. "Rei, you were never one to cry. How is this possible?" Jonathan spoke. A chuckle escapes his lips. "Rei is a woman after all. I accept the tears." Dio smirks as he places a kiss on her cheek. Reina playfully snorts and looks away. She wipes her tears away and laughs.

"Such a girl." Dio teases once more. "Shut up. I am a woman now. Not a damn girl." Reina retorts. Jonathan was glad to Reina smile. He had witness Reina change in personality. The girl was optimistic. Now she was a serious hardworking woman. The woman was still petite, but with more feminine curves and a few inches taller. She was more studious and driven to see goals being fulfilled. Reina was not as reckless anymore. The girl was now a woman who he depended on for friendship. Dio places his hands on Jonathan's and Reina's shoulders. "Let's tell father about this and celebrate. Reina, put on a nice dress for me." Dio said. Reina scoffs and shakes her head. "My pants are fine thank you. Besides, I still have a final exam tomorrow. Tomorrow night we can celebrate." Reina said. Dio wanted to take Reina out on a date. The two made a promise to keep their virginity until they had both graduated college.

The promise was a secret kept for years. "You can dress differently now. Everyone knows you're a woman." Jonathan said. This was true. Reina did not hide her gender anymore. "I prefer to keep the hardworking appearance." Reina said. Dio smirks and bites his lover's ear. "Dammit Dio, that hurts." Reina places one hand on her now bitten ear. "Still sensitive..." Dio shakes his head knowing how he would enjoy teasing Reina in bed. The two had shared a bath together a few nights ago. Dio wanted to relieve his lover of her stress. And a bath was perfect. The couple shared a bed, but not completely. Dio's gentle touch was going to be more tantalizing for the woman. The three adults rode in a carriage to the Joestar estate.