Blue Flames

Chapter 2

I was pretty tired after school from the mock physical practical exam. We take one at the beginning of the year and one at the end to see our progress. But, after a cold shower and an energy drink, i felt alive again and we finally made it to the mall.

We found ourselves in a clothing store full of stylish color and vibrant colors. "Hatsue! You should try this on! It would look great with your skin tone!" Nala exclaimed, handing me a dark red skirt. I examined the article of clothing, taking it from Nala. "you think? I didn't really think red was my color." i said tilting my head. "well theres only one way to find out! Go try it on!" Kiko butted in. I sighed and jokingly rolled my eyes. I turned and started heading to the back of the store to the dressing rooms. I entered one of the free rooms and slipped off the skirt i was wearing, then into the dark red one. i starred at my self in the mirror and giggled, "maybe red is my color after all." I walked out of the dressing room, while still wearing the skirt, to show Nala and Kiko. But my track was blocked when i suddenly bumped into a stranger. "oh! im so sorry!", i anxiously exclaimed. The stranger was a boy, maybe around my age, he was tall and lean. He had on a black hoodie with the hood on and black pants. he looked at me to where i could now see his face. He also had black hair but bright turquoise eyes. The lower part of his face was also scarred from the bottom lip down. ouch, i wonder how he got those. he didn't answer but continued to stare. "hello?" i asked concerned. His eyes widened, then he let out a chuckle, "oh sorry, you just look like someone i know. Im sorry for starring" he hesitated, but spoke again, "oh and for bumping into you." I shook my head quickly, "no no no, im sorry. I think it was my fault anyway." he let out another chuckle, "ah, well its okay." He smiled and i smiled back, then started to walk past him but then he spoke up once more, "the skirt looks nice by the way, you should get it." My face flushed with warmth as i felt my self start to blush and sweat a little, "U- UH- thanks!", i spoke like a nervous wreck as a shot a smile and quickly walked away.

I finally found Nala and Kiko and did a modeling 360 for them. "Oh wow! Hatsue! That looks so good on you!" Kiko screeched. Nala gave a smirk then spoke, "Girl! I told you, red is SO your color!" she smiled. i giggled and blushed some more, "awh thanks guys! i think im going to buy it!". I paused while admiring the skirt i was wearing. "Oh, have you guys seen that guy before? i've never seen him anywhere" i said pointing to the back of the store. Both of the girls looked towards the back of the store as their faces changed to confusion, "uh what guy?" Kiko asked searching the entire store. I looked and saw that he wasn't there anymore. I continued to scan the rest of the store, only to find we were the only people in the store. "Weird, he must of left." i said in confusion. "Well, im going to go buy this skirt." i told them before walking towards the check out desk.

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After shopping, we sat in the food court to take a break. It was now dark out hence it was almost 8:30. I was wearing my new skirt i had just bought. We were just talking about anything and everything. "Sooooooo" Nala started, "with the new students starting today, did any of you guys see any hotties?" She continued. Basic Nala. Kiko giggled, "hm, i noticed a few from class 1-A". As Nala and Kiko continue talking about boys, i scanned around the food court. I didn't fantasize about guys much so therefore, i wasn't really interested in their conversation. I continued scanning the food court until my eyes landed on a tall male with red hair, similar to Touya's. His profile was also similar to his. "Guys I'll be right back." i spoke as i got up from the table and started walking over to the red headed male. My anxiety increased as i approached closer. I finally reached the male and softly spoke, "Touya?". The male turned around with a confused expression, "who?". My heart sunk. I felt so embarrassed as my cheeks flushed red, "im sorry! i thought you were someone i knew". I quickly turned around and started walking back to my friends, my stomach filled with a sickening feeling and i really wanted to go. I finally arrived to the table Nala and Kiko were sitting, "Hey guys, i think im going to go home." i spoke. Nala shot her head up and her expression went sad, "awh! why?" she asked. I looked down to the floor, "uh, i dont feel so well." i replied. She frowned at my response, "well, do you want me to call you a cab?" she looked at me and lightly touched my shoulder. "nah, i think im just gonna walk. Thank you though." i half smiled. We exchanged our goodbyes and i headed to the door to exit the building.