Poppies and Vampires

3. girl-friends

Madeleine;

The Nopolim district is not really that magical but, it was packed with ramen shops, clothing stores, inns, hotels and nightclubs. It's a lot but, you won't find everything here. This is just a district that will fuel your social needs. Or that I know of atleast.

Akira is popular here since she's extroverted, she told me once that she knew the popular nightclub owner of Xylo whose name is Shion and been asking her out for a month now but, I know that she still doesn't want to be tied down. She said it was depressing and then I thought how the hell would she know if she hasn't have had a boyfriend before. 

"Hey Akira, did you say yes to Shion already?" I asked. She simply said "No, because I don't want to look stupid." "Well your fear of looking stupid is holding you back then." I advised her. She rolled her eyes and tugged me down a clothing store. I raised my brow at her and said "Seriously? You're going to make me look like a slut." She laughed and said "Oh honey, not just any slut, but a crack w***e" "But that's worse than a slut!" I yelled. "Exactly." She winked back.

She looked for skimpy outfits that basic bitches at the mortal realm wear at Halloween. I sighed and rolled my eyes. Why am I getting dragged in situations like this anyways?  "Oh Madeleine~." She sang while showing a short black fitted dress with off shoulder white ruffled sleeves. "Chop chop and try it on." she clapped. As I was getting into the outfit, I jumped as Akira screamed "It looks good on you! It fits like a glove!" she hugged me and I facepalmed "But I'm not even halfway through." I said with a bored tone. "Oh, I'm sorry just excited." She sheepishly said.

As I look onto this big ass mirror in front of me, I gazed at my figure and posed. "I'm rocking this s**t Ira." I confidently barked. "Yeah, and someone's gonna rock you at the nightclub too." she sweetly said as she wiggled her eyebrows. "Cut the crap Akira, what are we really doing here?" I huffed. "We are invited at the V.I.P section of Sion's nightclub, isn't that exciting?" she clapped her hands "But I-" before I could even make a sentence she shushed me and said "Shut up Madie, I'm restoring your low social life and saving it from madness." she barked. "Okay stop attacking me personally, geez. Ever heard of constructive criticism?" I crossed my arms, looked at the side and closed my eyes. "Well, that's not on my dictionary." Akira mused.

"As for your unannounced apology, I'm going to pick your outfit for today." I smirked. Oh, this is going to be fun. "Fine, but no puffy ass clothes." She barked, impatient. "I know the drill Kira." I smiled. As I was looking onto the racks, I spotted this gorgeous mermaid green dress that says I'm not a w***e but I'm not a virgin either. (A/N: Where's the White Chicks gang at?)

It was a string dress that was really backless, and by that I mean it only covers your ass. I turned around and looked at Akira and she was sleeping. I lightly slapped her to wake her up and as she stirred, she looked at her watch and said "Damn girl, you've been searching through racks for about.... 30 minutes. You done?" and looked at me. (A/N: It's the spongebob meme, surprise surprise!)

"Yes and look, this will emphasize your fiery eyes and midnight hair!" I excitingly said. She snatched the cloth and tried it on. As I wait, I can hear her gasps and excited giggles. "Madie, you've done it this time!" she smiled. "Yeah yeah enough talk and let's eat, I'm starving!" I hurriedly said. We paid for the clothes and ran to our favorite ramen store.

I brushed the crystal stringed curtain aside and waved at Kaito, the store owner who's deliberately and accurately cooking it ramen like it was a matter of life and death. His dedication is something that I envy because I don't even try and give-up midway which is a toxic trait of mine when I realize that whatever I'm doing is not going to gain me something. But I'm slowly changing because Akira is annoying as f**k. Yes you read it right, it's because she's annoying. 

"The usual please!" "Me too!" we waited patiently because the payoff is so delicious that it feels like you've done something that you've been wanting to do for years but can't. THAT'S how thrilling and tasty this is that we will kill for it.

As the ramen was placed down the table, we didn't talk and just slurping this holy noodles. Since there was an after effect, we just stared at each other and contemplating life. After a few minutes we both stood up and payed Kaito money and respects.

The walk was quiet and its already at dusk "Let's get ready at my house?" I asked her. "Sure." She simply said. As I walk down the street, I realized something horrifying. I didn't feed Ashes. I instantly ran and left Akira behind. 

I slammed my door open and looked at Ashes who's on the couch watching comedy on TV. "Wow, you forgot me just like that." He hissed. "It's not my fault, it was Akira." I sheepishly said as I rubbed my head. He jumped off the couch, stood and looked right in front of me and said "Are you just going to stand there or are you going to feed me?" He hissed as hairs on his back started to stand up. He looks pissed I nervously laughed inside. Last time I pissed him off, he ripped my favorite blanket and smashed my prized vases.

I instantly put cat food on his bowl and as I was starting to walk away he hissed again "Rub my back you dumb bitch." He demanded. "Of course, Mr. Kitt- wait a minute. The roles have been switched huh?" I raised my eyebrows and asked a little angry. He was about to answer when Akira went busting through on the doors and dragged me again upstairs.

I looked at Ashes with a face of I told you.

A few moments later, we were done doing our faces, fixing our hair, putting on dresses and slipping in on high heels. Ooh, the heels are not just the ones who's going to get high. I laughed at my own joke, inside of course, unless you're a weird ass b***h. But hey, atleast we don't do crack. Just strictly sativa.

Akira looked at me and said "It's time for them to see stars." She pouted and strutted. I rolled my eyes but I knew it was true.