Cutout: Takes place after end of last Chapter.
Rina lay on her back on one side of the big bed. Rina was sort of glad that her new bed hadn't come yet. It's not like I like her or anything... I mean.. we're both girls... she sighed and turned over. Karin looked like a sleeping angel. Rina scooted closer and reached out her hand to feel her soft cheeks. She pulled away as Karin stirred. Her eyes almost teared. Karin seemed so far away even as they were laying right next to each other. Like an expensive china doll behind a glass window that Rina just had to have. No I don't like her like that! I just admire her for her beauty. Rina told herself and finally went to sleep.
Rina opened her eyes and looked over to where Karin had been sleeping. The spot was empty. She must have gone to work already... she rubbed her eyes. Blinking twice, she looked at the clock on the wall.
“Twelve O'Clock!?” Rina gasped. “No way!” she jumped out of bed and stripped off her clothes. She ran to the bathroom and shut the door. Turning the knob on the shower, Rina was met with a rush of cold water.
“Agh!” she jumped back. “Sheesh...”
She ran her hand under the water until it got semi-warm. Stepping into the stream of water, Rina shivered. And it wasn't because she was cold. In fact, she didn't know why. She looked downward. Karin called me flat chested yesterday... god she was right... Rina raised an eyebrow.
There was a small mirror raised just enough so Rina could see her face. I'm not all that bad looking... maybe if I wear better clothes or makeup...
Rina quickly shampooed and conditioned her hair and scrubbed her skin clean. Grabbing a towel off the rack, she hurried to the sink to comb her hair. As she was pulling the comb through her dripping wet tangles, she heard the door open and shut. Karin's home! Damn, I can't go out like this...
“Rina?! I'm home!” she heard Karin call.
Rina quickly towel-dried her hair and opened the door slowly, hoping Karin would be in the Kitchen. Her hopes died. Karin was sitting on the bed in front of her.
“Hi...”
“Hey...”
“I see you took a shower...”
“Yeah...”
“C'mere,” Karin patted the bed next to her.
Rina reluctantly sat on the comforter in her still wet towel. “I'm getting your mattress wet.”
“It's okay,” Karin looked down at her lap. “Rina...”
“Yeah..?”
“Last night... I just... I want you to know, it wasn't a joke or anything...”
“It's okay Karin. I get it.”
“Just wanted to tell you, that's all.” “Okay.” “Great.” “You can kiss me again...” “I will.” And she did.