ooc:// AAHHHH the scene between Minnie and Riku is reminding me so much of this video that I just had to share! The boys aren't dating, they're just bandmates. I'm almost positive that Eli is straight, but I'm just as sure that Kevin isn't... By the way, Kevin is the one I based Minnie off of, but I'm pretty sure I already told you that. Anyway, link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlxHPUb0hAs

in the beginning they're the two who are practically on top of each other. Eli has the black and teal baseball cap on. =3 THEY'RE SO CUUUTE~~<3

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Giggling, Minnie touched the place on his cheek where Riku had kissed him. The thought of sharing a bed was almost too much to handle, but only almost. At Riku's offer to carry the bags Minnie shrugged, grinning as he slipped his arm through Riku's. "I don't see why not. After all, you're such a big, strong man that it should be no problem for you." Winking playfully he nodded, leaning his head on Riku's shoulder. "I guess I just like seeing you happy. It makes me happy when you smile."

Biting her lip Nai reddened again, her smile turning shy. Her heart skipped a beat, but she decided to be bold regardless and nuzzled him back. "I'm very glad you found what you wanted. You just seem so serious and tense. You're so much cuter when you're relaxed and at ease." Fom behind the counter Hamon controlled her urge to laugh at the antics of their barely-concealed affections, instead nodding to Kyin. "Oh, it's no trouble. You seem like the kind who truly appreciates my wares and will put them to good use. Especially with Miss Kim as a model." She scanned the paints and the canvas quickly, looking behind the counter for a moment before pulling out a pretty white wicker basket, painted with delicate flowers of pale pink. She put the paints in the basket, handing them to Kyin. "And this is my present to you. I made the basket myself."

Flushed with pride Nai nodded gratefully to Hamoni, handing her the money for the paint and canvas. "Gansahabnida, Hamoni! It's so pretty." The woman smiled, waving them off. "It's no trouble. Now go and enjoy the day while you can!" With a giggle Nai led Kyin out of te shop, looking around once they reached the sidewalk. "Is there anywhere else you would like to stop?"

Riku smiled and looked at Minnie. "really? You like to see me happy?" His tail swished and he walked into the camera shop. "Oh wow! The camera's are all so pretty and cool.." His ears perked up and his tial wagged. He picked up a camera and looked through the lens. He took a picture really quick to see what it looked like. "Wow.. it's nice." He smiled and looked at Minnie. "Hey Minnie, will you buy me the cheapest one here?? I don't want you spending too much money on me.. I'd feel like a brat..."

Kyin smiled and held the basket. "it's so pretty! How did she learn to make these?!" His face lit up and he continued to look at the basket and he held the canvas. "Well.. Anything is fine now.. I really appreciate this.. So.. I'll just follow you as a puppy would.. If you wanna get clothes we can do that.. Or jewlery.. or whatever else you like here.."

((kya!! Adorable!!))

Minnie nodded at the first question, going ust the slightest bit pink. "Of course I like seeing you happy. Why would I want to see you any other way?" At the question about the camera Minnie shrugged, pulling Riku to a shelf that had sleek, shining models in a rainbow of colors. He picked up a deep, elegant purple, holding it p to show Riku. "I like this one. I'll get it, and you can let me borrow it so tha you don't feel like so much of a brat." Not waiting for a reply he tugged Riku to the counter, meeting the cashier's giggle with a friendly smile. "I'd like to get this one, please." After she'd scanned it (as well as the boys) he handed her his card, signing, then leading Riku out before he had a chance to protest. "This one is so cool! You said you had something you wanted to get your mom before we went to visit her?"

At the mention of clothes Nai felt her first hint of conflict. She wanted to show off for Kyin, but she didn't want to seem super girly. Eventually the draw of the clothing was too much, and she giggled. "I know my favorite dress shop. I never know when Father is going to have one of his fancier parties, so I get lots of pretty dresses just in case. C'mon!" She linked arms with him, leading him through the streets to a very high class looking store, the windows filled with beautiful, delicate gowns. As soon as she entered Nai was greeted by a saleswoman, as well as a dress that caught her eye. The saleswoman noticed, and grinned. "Ah, Miss Kim. It's a pleasure to have you back. I see you already have a gown in mind?"

Nodding Nai pointed it out to Kyin, continuing in Japanese for him. It was of a gauzy pale cream, the front coming to where her knees would be, with a train flaring out in the back. "I hope you dont mind, but..." She pulled him to where the changing rooms were, sitting him on a chair just outside the changing room door. She slipped into the dress, then stepped out for Kyin's opinion. The top of the dress was a bodice style, hugging her slender form, the heart-shaped neckline drawing attention to her face and neck. The bottom half was very wispy, the length of the front showcasing her legs while the back floated behind her when she moved. Just for fun Nai twirled, feeling like a fairy in the light breezy material. "What do you think? Is it too... Girly? I feel like it weighs nothing."

Riku smiled and nodded. "Yeah.. i do.." He grabbed the Camera and snapped a picture of Minnie. "I'm gunna give her pictures this year... I've always given her something she liked while she was alive or soemthing she had.. I never gave her anything that meant something to me.. So I'm gunan take pictures and before we leave abck to Japan.. I'll visit her and drop them off.." He smiled. "Now smiled for me Minnie~~<3" He purred and held the camera up to take a picture.

Kyin blushed slightly. It was beautiful on her. "It looks very nice.. I like it.." He smiled and placed the basket of paints down on a chair next to him along with the canvas. "It looks very nice on you." He smiled and chuckled when she spun around. "That was cute.. ANything else your going to try on? I don't mind sitting here until you've gotten everything you wanted." He cooed.

With the camera pointed at him Minnie gave a big, cheesy grin, making a little peace sign. He thought back to Riku's words as he did so, wondering at the meanng. He had said that he wanted to give her something meaningful to him... then took Minnie's picture. The deeper understanding that could have been implied made Minnie a little light-headed, and his face fell into a more natural smile, his emotions toward Riku shining through in that moment. 'When you see this, I want you to know that someone cares for your son, and that he is loved.'

Nai smiled, looking down at her feet as a delicate pink hit her cheeks. "Thank you. It's nice to have someone around." She gave a quick nod, going back to the changing room. The saleswoman handed her a dress, winking. "I think your friend might like this one." After putting it on she peeked in the mirror that was inside the room. The dress was short, to about mid-thigh, and of a clinging black material. It went off one shoulder, leaving a good portion of her skin exposed. That saleswoman obviously knew what she was doing. Again Nai stepped out into the viewing area, this time a bit more reserved as she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "This one seems nice... Just tell me if shopping bores you."

ooc:// Bed time. I'm really loving this though

Riku smiled and snapped the picture. He looekd at it. "Oh wow Minnie... You look really nice.. It's a very nice picture.. Mom will like it.. I"ve finally found someone who accpets me the way I am.." His tail wagged happily and he snapped a picture of the camera shop. He smiled and lookedf back at Minnie, kissing his cheek gently. "Thank you minnie. I had fun shopping.. What do you want to do now? I'm completely at your mercy because i"ve never been here..."

Kyin looked at Nai and his cheeks filled wiith pink. He covered his cheeks. "It's really nice..." He gave a nervous smile. He's never been around scuh a beautiful girl in a dress like that. It was just gorgeous.. "I-I really like it." He smiled

((sorry.. Fail for both of them. T-T))

It took Minnie a moment to see Riku's teary eyes, but when he did he stopped, pulling the boy against him. With gentle care he kissed Riku's eyelids, then pressed himself cheek to cheek with him. "Don't be sorry for being special. There is nothing for you to apologize about. You did nothing wrong. I am the one who should be sorry for the behavior of my fellows. I always thought that they would be more polite, but I was clearly wrong. I should kill them for making you cry." His hug was a clutching one, and he had to squeeze his eyes tight to keep from crying himself. No one made Riku cry. No one.

Nai nodded, feeling a bit concerned at Kyin's last comment. Still, she moved past it, looking around. They were already within view of one of the more magnificent murals. There on the side of a building was a replica of the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and one of Seoul's greatest modern sights. "Well, there's one of the murals I was talking about. And Yuni!" With a squeal she gave his hand a squeeze, pulling him toward a girl with a violin set up right in front of the mural.

At the sound of Nai's squeal the girl looked up, her round, expressive face already set in a warm smile. "Nai!" As Nai approached she set down the violin, pulling her Nai into a hug. When she finally released her Yuni looked to Kyin, eyes bright. "And you brought an audience!" Nai nodded, her smile growing. "Mm. We should speak Japanese around him." She switched languages, motioning between the two. "Kyin, this is is my good friend Song Yuni. Yuni, this is Ichishia Kyin. His our exchange student. Kyin, Yuni and I are in the school's choir together." Yuni pulled a face, her pretty features scrunching, matching Nai's flawless Japanese. "But I prefer violin to singing. Now Nai..." Seeing Nai's blush she grinned, looking to Kyin. "Have you heard her sing yet? She has a voice like an angel."

Sighing Minnie nodded, following Minnie. Before long they were back at the spot between houses, and Minnie bit his lip in consternation. Well, since dinner was at his house tonight, they might as well go there for now... "Let's take a nap in my bed." He led Riku into the house, up the stairs, and to his room, wherehe shut the door and threw himself on the massive, comfy matress. "So comfy... come lay with me, Riku." Flipping to face the boy, he gave a tired smile.

At first Nai was uncertain, seeing a brief flash of fury in Yuni's eyes when Kyin touched her instrument. But then they heard him play, and any emotion other than awe was gone. Yuni sighed, obviously understanding the finer motions and intricacies of the playing, whereas Nai was simply stunned. The tune was incredible, and the skill with which Kyin coaxed the sound from the strings was masterful. After a moment she found the pattern to the melody, and lifted her voice in a soft, sweet harmony, her crystal soprano blending with the violin's high sound in some parts, dancing around it in others. Oh, the joys of music.

Circling his arms around Riku he sighed, snuggling close and burying his face in Riku's chest. "Mmm." Minnie's hands caressed down the boy's back, stroking down his tail. In his emotionally exhausted state Minnie had conveniently forgotten the effect this would have, and merely petted it, smiling. "It's so soft. I don't know how anyone could ever not like tail..." With a happy little sound he kissed the base of Riku's neck, then cuddled in more so that they were thoroughly pressed together.

When he stopped, it was like a spell had broken. Yuni shook her head wildly, picking up the instument and handing it right back to him. "Idiot! That was incredible! You should never stop in the middle of a piece. The two of you were sounding so amazing that I didn't even care that you were using my violin! I'll forgive you for not asking if you play more so that I can hear you and Nai again. She won't sing unless there's music, so it had better be you playing. Go on, take it!" Nai giggled at her friend's anics, then smiled up at Kyin. "Please continue. I think you are amazing."

At the first sounds from Riku's lips Minnie was surprised, and then... Well, his emotions went a bit off the chart. Some darker, hungrier feeling twisted his insides. Minnie's lips went to Riku's ears, his voice dropping to a rough whisper as he continued to pet Riku's tail. "Mmmm, Riku? Is there something you'd like to tell me?" His other hand slid down Riku's chest over his shirt, feeling how tense the other boy was through the fabric.

Again both girls sighed, and Nai's voise rose again to meet the violin. Sh loved how she could waltz across the notes, creating asound that was lovely and delicate like a dream. Added to the flowing, breezy motions Kyin made with the bow, it was a trance-like combination for Yuni. Several people had stopped to listen, and tossed money into Yuni's collection basket. They were as taken with the song as Yuni was, and wanted to show their appreciation. Nai was just happy to be singing, especially with Kyin there to play for her, He really was incredible.