Forevermore ~Gaara~

Chapter 28

Everyone waited on pins and needles as Honiji got Junko into her dress. It was the first time anyone would see it, and everyone was excited. Even Kenchi tapped his foot as he waited in the corner of the living room. There was an odd sense of separation with the people in the room. On one side stood Kenchi, Paku, Kaita, Taiga and Gaara. They wanted to the fruits of Honiji's hard work and the possible expression of muted joy on Junko's face. On the other end, Mitsuko and Hotaka chatted about some mutual 'friends' in high society. Ichiharu was perched between these two obvious groups as he waited happily to see his daughters.

Finally, Junko's voice could be heard down the hall, slight emotion ringing. "I don't see how anyone could disapprove, it's your best work to date."

When the two girls entered the room, all eyes were on Junko. And all were wide with astonishment. The dress was perfect for Junko's body type, the design fitting for her personality, and it made her boobs look fantastic. The dress was corset style in the back, making it able to close on her waist just right so she could still be comfortable while showing off her figure. The skirt was multiple layers of descending diagonally cut tulle and silk. Beading on the top flowed down perfectly to tangle with a splash on her hip. And finally, a single cut of soft tulle ran across her collar bone and over her shoulder, bringing modest attention to her bosom but still covering some extra skin.

Ichiharu was the first to speak. "Oh my beautiful princess. Look at you!" He moved forward and took Jun into his arms. "My little girl is all grown up."

"Father, I'm twenty."

"I think he's saying he likes the dress on you. And getting emotional." Honiji clarified.

"What she said." Ichiharu turned to his wife. "What do you think?"

Mitsuko looked a strange mixture of awed and infuriated. Her face was slowly turning red as she looked between Junko, Honiji, and Ichiharu. Honiji wasn't paying any attention in that exact moment. She had pushed most of her hair back with the thick cloth headband she usually used when sewing and was gently nit picking at the dress, checking to make sure everything was absolutely perfect. She remembered when this dress was nothing more than a rendering in her notebook.

Finally Mitsuko crossed her arms and gently kicked Hotaka next to her as he still had yet to come out of his initial shock. "This dress is an embarrassment to the royal family. It looks like a childs dress up gown!" She barked. "How could you even consider such low quality work for such a prestigious event? Take that rag off and have it burned immediately."

Multiple people in the room began to shake with anger. How dare she say such an out right lie! Anyone could see how perfect the dress was for Junko. She only wanted to hurt Honiji. But it was like the younger sister hadn't even heard her hurtful words as she gently fastened the veil to her sister hair. It only made the dress more perfect. "We couldn't have found a better dress if we tried, right Junny?" Ichiharu was also ignoring his wife's outburst.

"It is quite astounding."

"It's garbage, Junko! Take that filth off and lets go find you a REAL dress." Mitsuko reached out a hand the top of the dress, but was stopped by several people. No one wanted to see any harm come to this gift that Honiji put her very heart and soul into. "How DARE you!" She screamed, ripping her arm out of Taiga's grasp.

She raised an eyebrow. "Oh Hunny, I dare ta do a lot more dan dat."

Hotaka moved around Junko, eyeing every little angle of the dress. It was very well made. He couldn't argue the fact that it looked amazing on his bride either. Which made keeping on Mitsuko's good side for this one that much harder. If he wanted to keep in line to reach his goal, he had to make her happy. And what would make her happiest would be to make Honiji unhappy. He had plenty of ways to do that though.

Hotaka's eyes flashed over to the silent man who stood with his ex. The Kazekage, Gaara. Honiji's conversation with him was being drowned out by Mitsuko's shrill screams and Taiga's lackadaisical retorts. But both of them had a soft, happy atmosphere around them. The beginning stages of love... A dark idea began to form in his head. It was probably the most vile thing to ever cross his mind. And that was saying something.

A twisted grin lit up his face. "I think, this dress is absolutely perfect."

Everyone around them became silent. "Excuse me?" Mitsuko practically growled.

"It's very well fitting, the design works for Jun's shape and height. It's very well made as well. It is perfect. Jun agrees. I think we should go with this." He sent the seething woman a wink, telling her to o along with it. She nodded, none to happy. Oh sweet woman, you will soon have your happiness. Honiji was grinning, he hand absently hving latched onto Gaara's next to her. Hotaka smiled brighter in her direction. You will soon have your happiness.