Fat. Beautiful. Tasty. Ravenous.

Chapter 10

Taishiro: Meet me for dinner tonight?

When the text comes in as I get in the door of my apartment, I stare at it for a few minutes wondering if I read it wrong. Is Taishiro asking me... on a date?

On one hand, I'm disappointed he didn't say anything about the picture I sent him earlier today. On the other, my heart is leaping. We've never really done something so date-like before. This would be our first time out as... whatever we are.

I can't get this stupid grin off of my face. It feels like it's been months since I last saw him instead of barely two weeks.

Okay now. Calm down. No need to flip out. Answer him like a composed, mature adult.

Aiko: Ok

Nice.

Aiko: When?

I have to keep from chewing my thumbnail as I wait for his reply and my wings rustle restlessly behind me.

He's not answering immediately so I take my phone with me to the bathroom as I get undressed for the shower. If we're going out, I need to clean myself up first. Not that I didn't put any effort in when I had lunch with Fat today. But I don't feel pressured to put on a bunch of makeup and fancy outfits when we meet up. I could wear cut-offs and a t-shirt and not worry about him thinking I'm sloppy or tacky.

My phone buzzes and I practically snatch it off the counter in the middle of pulling my cami over my head.

Taishiro: 6?

I check the time. It's a little after 3 now.

Aiko: 6 is perfect

He names a station that's only a couple stops away from mine and I agree, still trying to keep my eagerness in check. I should have plenty of time to shower and get ready before I catch the 5:30 train as long as I don't spend an hour just picking out my outfit.

It almost scares me how crazy I am about this guy. Even I can tell I'm completely smitten with him. Now that I know he's not gonna run off after finding out about my quirk, I can't help the giddy feeling in me at the thought of seeing him and touching him and kissing him again. What has gotten into me?

After showering and applying a layer of makeup, I fix my hair up in a high ponytail and put on some nice lacy panties (because I'm not gonna pretend I don't know where this will lead) under skin-tight faux leather pants with a nearly backless gold halter top. I don't usually wear tops like this because it's jarring to some people to see my wings just protruding out of my naked back but Taishiro's seen them. He's touched them. He isnt bothered by my odd physical characteristics. If anything, he seems to enjoy them.

I finish the look with some chunky, black heels and a matching patent leather purse and head out the door at 5 o'clock sharp, ready to get my man.

My man?

Well... yes I guess he might be. I hope he might be...

So much for not being the dating type...

I easily make my train and stand toward the back doors that will be the ones to open when it's my stop. I face out the windows, as it's a little full from people making their commutes home after work and I have to tuck my wings and tail in close with all of these people around me. It would be a little weird if someone brushed up against them.

The first stop comes after about five minutes and the train gets a little fuller, making more people press in and I do my best to keep to my own little space next to the window. The next stop won't be for a while longer. It's a good thing I'm not claustrophobic.