Part 3
By Ladyglen

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"I can't believe you got us kicked out of there, Mika. I mean, our time was almost up anyway, but really!"

I can believe it. Not only is she shallow and self-centered, she's got no self control whatsoever.

"Meeeee! Saaaage, are you going to let Ryo talk to me like that? I'm the injured party here! *Kento's* the one..."

"Geez, I said I was sorry. Chill already. Besides, I'm not the one who nearly pegged the hotel manager with a crystal vase."

Yeah, the first one was bad enough, but the second..., talk about timing. Kento ducked just as the door opened. We're really lucky all we have to pay for are some minor damages. If she'd hit the guy, we'd probably have a lawsuit on our hands.

"Both of you, let it go already!"

"Saaaage, baby, how can talk to meee like..."

Ewwww, *baby*? Make me puke already. Only good thing to come out of this is that I think Sage is getting sick of the creature without me even having to resort to telling him what she said about Mia. He looks about as nauseated to be called 'baby' as I am to hear her call him that.

"Mika. Let. It. Go."

Well, at least she must have *some* brains rattling around in there. She shut up. Guess even she realizes that she'd better not push Sage when he sounds like that, but God, can she ever sulk. Wish she'd go and sulk in her own room instead of Ryo's. Geez, we're lucky the management didn't cancel our reservations or whatever after what she pulled.

"Hey, anyone want a beer?"

"You got some here, Ryo?"

"Yeah. Brought a cooler with us, Kento."

"Yes! You the man! Ever prepared!"

"Just shut up and go get the damned thing, Ken. It's in the bathroom."

"Yes, oh fearless leader. Your wish is my command!"

Geez, he bows. Ah Kento, how I envy you. Wish they hadn't kicked us out before I got my chance at that donkey game. I'd have *aimed* for her. Maybe if we got her twice she *wouldn't* have come up here with the rest of us. Yeah right, is that wishful thinking or what? She's not going to let go of Sage that easily. Look at her now. God, if she tries to get any closer to Sage, she'd have to climb in his clothes. Hell, banish *that* image and try not to visibly shudder.

"Soooo, what does everyone want to do now?"

"God, why does it sound like you have another bright idea, Kento?"

"Sai, don't you believe in me? Of course I have another idea."

"Why does that scare me? Haven't you gotten us in enough trouble tonight?"

"My best friend! You wound me, Sai."

"Will you just spill it already?"

"Three words, guys and gals. Truth or Dare."

He has *got* to be kidding.

"Truth or dare? Let me get this straight. A person has to choose to truthfully answer a question or do whatever they're told to do? Are you for *real*?"

"Exactly, Sai! Come on, it'll be fun."

"Yeah, right. Where've we heard that before?"

"Ryo!"

He's *not* kidding. Well, we've already done the chair bit and the donkey game, so how bad could this possibly be? Good thing everyone has drank just enough to go along with this. Might as well get comfortable, but *not* on the couch next to Sage and his second skin. Next to Ryo and Mia on the floor is safe. If I tried to sit near Sage, I'd do something rash. Yeah, like strangle Mika. Fingers around her throat... Slowly press in...

"Rowen, why are you grinning like an idiot?"

"Huh? Oh. Um, no reason, Mia." Geez, get a grip Rowen. But it *was* a nice fantasy...

"This is stupid, Sage. I want to go."

Yes, let her leave, Sage. Wait a minute, bad idea. If she leaves, he'll probably go with her, and I don't even want to *think* of what they might do together if that happens. Yech!

"No, Mika. I'd like to stay. This could be... interesting."

"I can think of other things mooore interesting."

Hardly think that's likely. Hasn't got the brains to captivate him, so all she's got is her body. Yeesh, thought I wasn't gonna think about *that*! Wish I had a body that could captivate him... Geez, I am *losing* it. Can I be any more pitiful? Can't believe I'm actually jealous of the creature, but I am.

"Mika, you can go if you want, but I'm staying."

Definitely losing interest. Oh joy, now we get to watch her pout some more. Heh, think she's even more pathetic than I am.

"Come on guys, let's get started already. Since it's my idea, I get to go first! Ryo, truth or dare?"

"Can't believe I'm doing this."

"Come on, Ryo."

"All right, all right, Ken. Uhh, truth."

"Damn. OK, truth, I can do truth. Ummm, let's see... If you were to ask someone to marry you, who would it be?"

Lame, Kento! Really, truly lame! Like that's a tough one. You must've had one hell of a dare if *that's* all you could come up with for a truth. We already know the answer. Hmmm... but then again, maybe that *wasn't* such a bad question. Ryo's face matches the shirt I gave him, and he's mumbling. Can't let him get away with that, now can we? "We didn't hear you, Ryo."

"Mia! I said Mia. OK? Is that all right with you?"

Way to go, Ken! I forgive you. This game may be more fun than I thought. Seeing that smile on Mia's face makes it worth playing. Heh, it's worth playing just to see the jealousy on the viper's face. Doubt she'd ever get that answer from Sage... but then again, neither would I. Hell...

"My turn now, right? Okaaaay, Sage. Truth or dare?"

"Dare."

God, what I could dare him to do... Stop it, just stop it! Man, just hope he doesn't dare Sage to do something with Mika... Don't think so, not with that evil smile. Nope, think what little dinner I had is safe.

"Mia, didja bring any nail polish with you? Good, will you get it? Sage, you've got to let Mia paint your toenails, then leave your shoes off for the rest of the game."

He didn't even flinch. Got to admire the guy...

"Saaaage, how could you let them do that to you?"

"Mika, lighten up. It's just a game."

"Oh, Sage, *veeery* attractive."

You don't know the half of it, Kento. Can see myself sucking each and every one of those elegant toes. God, what a kink. *Don't* think about it! "You just wish you could carry it off so well, Kento." Oop, didn't mean to open my mouth... but I'm glad I did. A person could get lost in his eyes when they smile like that... Pathetic, simply pathetic. Next thing you know, you'll be spouting poetry. Yuck!

"What makes you think I couldn't?"

"Probably because the color would clash with your athlete's foot!"

"Sage! Double-teaming me, huh? What did I ever do to deserve a comment like that?"

"You opened your mouth."

"Nice! Just shut up and take your turn already!"

"Fine. Rowen, truth or dare?"

Yipe! Should never have drawn attention to myself. I think I wanna crawl under a rock and hide. Better stick to truth, it's *got* to be safer. "Truth."

"All right. Have you ever masturbated while fantasizing about someone in this room?"

This is *safer*? He couldn't possibly know..., could he? No. Not even Sage could so calmly ask a question like that if he knew. God, and if he knew the answer, he'd probably run screaming from the room. Got to be a way out of this... Well, the object *is* to answer honestly and he never asked... "Yes."

"Reeeeally. Who, Rowen?"

"I don't have to answer that, Ken. Sage *didn't* ask for specifics." Besides, can cover myself even if someone asks me for details. I *have* fantasized about Mia a few times. It wouldn't be lying if I had to tell them about it. God, rock and a hard place time. Ryo might just kill me if I say something like that. Yeesh, let's just hope no one asks me to elaborate.

"He's right, Kento. Sage didn't ask him to specify who. Don't pout."

"Not pouting, Sai. Just think he ought to volunteer the info."

Give him a sweet smile. "No way, Kento. You'll just have to wonder. Who knows, maybe it's you." Hee! *That* shut him up. "If you don't mind, I believe it's my turn." Hmmm, who to victimize? This could be fun. Naw, better leave the Mika creature alone. Don't want to hear any truths from her, and all the dares I can think up involve pain. The hotel staff would *never* get the blood stains out of the carpet. "Hmm, Kento, truth or dare?"

"Definitely dare."

Why am I not surprised? What to have him do? Wait... got it! Hell, can I do that to Kento? I know how much he dislikes her. Will he even go along with it? Hmmm, I don't think it will phase him in the least, and *she'll* positively *hate* it. Time to see Mika squirm. "Kento, you get the privilege of giving Mika a hickey on her neck."

"Whaaaat!?! There's no way I'll let him touch me!"

"Aw Mika, I promise not to bite *too* hard."

"Saaaage! Are you going to stand by and let him do this to *meeee*?"

"Mika, it's just a game, and you did agree to play it."

"Saaaaage! I-, how-, why-, Saaaaaage!"

Oh, *so* eloquent. Sage is trying so hard not to laugh.

"Where on her neck, Ro?"

I'd have you plaster a huge one over the entire front, but I *don't* think we can get away with quite that much. "Doesn't matter to me, Ken, so long as you make it visible..." Ye gods, you'd think she was being tortured looking at her expression. Geez, Kento's far more attractive than she is...

"EEEeeeeeyuck! Get away, get away, get awaaaaay!"

"Aw, come on, admit it! It wasn't that bad!"

"Eeewwww! You're such a jerk!"

"Mika..."

"But, Saaaaage..."

"Lighten *up*, will you? It's just a game!"

Way to go, Sage! Good thing is, she's not practically in Sage's lap anymore. Bad thing is, we get more sulking. Doesn't she *ever* give it up? Would probably help if Kento wasn't smirking quite so openly. Hell, I don't know. I think Kento enjoyed that *too* much. Have to believe that it was because he enjoyed embarrassing her. Refuse to believe it's anything else. Kudos to you, Ken. *Such* a nice purple color!

"Your turn, Kento."

"I know that. Just deciding who to pick on Sai."

"Well, since you seemed so interested before, you *could* ask Rowen who he fantasizes about while he... you know."

Oh, thanks *so* much Sai! Like I really need you to remind him! Can't tell them Sage, and I *do* want to live to see my next birthday. I feel a dare coming on...

"Nah, decided I *really* don't want to know. But you, Sai, you haven't had a turn, so truth or dare?"

Yes! Off the hook and safe for at least one more round!

"I just know I'm gonna regret this, but dare."

"Sai, you have to stand up and sing the 'I'm a Little Teapot' song, complete with all the motions."

Oh, this should be good. Should've known he'd come up with something as silly as that. Can't expect anything different after everything else he's gotten us to do tonight.

"What?"

"You heard me, do the teapot thing."

"Kento! You're not going to let me out of this are you?"

"Nope."

So smug... This should be really good.

"Can't believe I'm doing this... I'm a little tea pot, short and stout. Here is my handle, here is my spout. When I get all steamed up hear me shout, 'Just tip me over and pour me out!'"

God, gonna break something... Hand on his hip and other hand outstretched... Hilarious. He's nearly purple he's blushing so hard! "Sai, it's all right. Remember, it can always be worse. Just think, he could have had you do the 'Good Ship Lollipop' or something. Just imagine doing your hair up in Shirley Temple curls? Or can you see yourself in those short little dresses she used to wear?"

"Oh, laugh it up, Rowen. *So* glad you're enjoying yourself. Just for that, truth or dare? Well... that shut you up quick. So, what'll it be?"

Wonderful! Just had to open my mouth, didn't I? So much for my so-called brains... I *don't* like the look on his face. Could he be remembering what we talked about before the party? Stupid, stupid, *stupid* idiot. Just *had* to wear the damned earring, didn't you? I'm in trouble here. Oh, Sai, you wouldn't ask me about..., would you? Damn, but I think he would. Dare's *got* to be safer this time. "Ummm, dare." Never thought Sai's smile could make me feel so sick. God, I am in *serious* trouble.

"Rowen, you have to kiss Sage. With tongue. For at least 5 minutes."


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