Yuri's POV:
"Where's your house? Aren't you embarrassed for your parents? They might get mad. Why don't you just drop me off and I'll call someone to pick me up? Blah blah blah....."
So irritating! I'm getting so annoyed with this girl's mouth. I should've just let her swim in the flood after all. I can't believe I waded through the flood just to pick her up in my car. Then, her mouth was like an assault rifle with all the talking. She's like the female version of Ci-N.
There was no way to get through to her place, so even though I didn't want to, I has to take her home. We tried to find another route but there was still flooding.
"Yuri! How did you know where our house is?"
"I went there before..." I didn't ask her. I just drove, probably she noticed I wasn't heading there.
"I only know the area. Ci-N told me," I answered indifferently.
She gave me a short reaction. We finally arrived at my building, the 80-story one that my family owns.
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**Jay-jay's POV:**
I was just staring at the huge building in front. It's huge! Suddenly, the car we were in went straight into the basement of this huge building.
"Hey! What are we doing here? I thought we were going to your house?" I panicked.
"I live here," He answered boredly.
Huh? This isn't a house! This is a building, man.
Yuri's car stopped beside a fancy car. Wow! Yuri's car flipped over next to what looked like a Ferrari.
"Are you staying here?" I asked.
He already got out of the car. I followed quickly. I didn't want to be left in the basement.
Yuri walked away after locking his car. I just followed him, looking around because it was so dark but there were a lot of fancy cars.
When we entered the elevator, I couldn't stop myself from asking. The place was really making me curious.
"Uhmm.... Yuri, is this whole building your house?"
"Tsk! Maybe! It's probably not!" He snapped.
I gave him a dirty look. Does he really have to shout?
"You don't have to yell! Also, what's with that 'maybe'?! There's no 'maybe' here!" I yelled back and gave him a glare.
Through the reflection in the elevator door, I saw Yuri smile and shake his head.
His smile is really nice. It's kind of contagious. I suddenly found myself looking at his eyes in the reflection, which was currently staring at the top part of the elevator. He wasn't wearing glasses.
Wait!
He has a bit of an Asian look, his eyes are narrow but the bottom part is full. His skin is so smooth, like it's been taken care of with papaya lotion. His skin is even better than mine.
I snapped out of it when the elevator bell rang, signaling the doors were about to open.
When the doors opened.....
Japan?!
Wait! Am I going crazy because of rain?
We were suddenly in traditional Japanese-style house. I rubbed my eyes thinking I was seeing things.
They had sliding door, wooden floors, and even women in kimonos welcoming us.
What's going on?!
Yuri stepped out of the elevator and I followed him. I hid behind him.
I felt like I was in another world.
"Okaerinasai Young Master!" the women greeted together.
There were about ten of them, all bowing, with their hands resting on their stomachs.
It was like they were greeting royalty in Japan.
WAIT! Young Master?!
I glanced at Yuri, who was reaching for his bag and umbrella from one of the women.
"Madam, please remove your shoes," one of the women whispered to me.
I was a bit surprised but couldn't move. It was too embarrassing because I was covered in mud.
What's going on?! They know Tagalog.
"I-I'll just go back home. I don't need to take off my shoes," I said, pointing to the elevator.
But before I could step away, Yuri grabbed my arm.
"Take off her shoes and get her things," Yuri ordered the women.
The women came closer, and some tried to take off my shoes while others grabbed my bag.
"Yuri..... What's going on? How did we get here?" I whispered to him.
I felt nervous. Everything felt so wierd, especially the atmosphere-----it felt so... Japanese.
"Our house is on the rooftop of the building we don't wear shoes inside. Tanda might get mad," Yuri explained.
Ah, I thought the elevator had taken us directly to Japan
After the women took my shoes and bag, Yuripulled me along. I only then noticed there was another step before entering the house.
It really felt Japan!
There were so many hallways. Rooms everywhere with sliding doors. We turned left, then right until we reached a small garden in the middle of the house with a few small trees.
Yuri stopped when an older woman greeted him. She was wearing glasses sand kimono, just like others.
"Young Master, your grandfather is looking for you," the old women said while bowing.
"Tsk! Tell him I went to Japan!" Yuri shouted at the old women.
This kid's so rude!
I immediately slapped him. The old woman was surprised by what I did. Yuri shot me a deadly glare.
"You're rude! Show some respect to elders!" I shouted at him.
"Why do you have to slap me?!" He shouted back. He faced the old woman again. "I'll just take a shower. Don't tell anyone I have company."
Yuri dragged me again.
"Ugh! My arm's going to fall of," I compained.
"Tss."
Oh!
Yuri and Keifer?! They're exactly alike. They must share a tongue or something, because even their reactions are the same!
We turned again down another hallway, but this time, stairs greeted me.
As usual, Yuri was dragging me without a care.
"Slow down! I'm going to fall!" I yelled.
"Lower your voice! Tanda will hear you!" He shouted back at me.
Lower my voice?! He's the one shouting!
We turned into another hallway after climbing to the second floor, but stopped at the first sliding door. Yuri opened it and shoved me inside.
The Japan theme disappeared. Now, I was in a regular room. The floor was still wood. There was a king size bed, a study table, a bookshelf, a desktop computer, an electric guitar, and lots of other things. The room was brown and coffee brown, making it feel wooden.
The only Japan vibe left was probably Yuri's walk-in closet, where he was at that moment.
It was a sliding door too. Next to it was the bathroom door.
Yuri came out from his closet and threw me a towel.
"Hurry up and take a shower," He said, then left the room.
I was really embarrassed. I wanted to go home. This place was so huge, and it was so Japanese-themed.
I felt like I was getting sick from all this. But I had no choice, so I reluctantly entered the bathroom to shower.
There were so many liquid soaps. Which one should I use? Would Yuri get mad if I used the wrong one? Whatever, I'll just use it!
I picked the pink bottle. It said Sakura on the label. It smelled so good!
After showering, I realized there were no clothes for me to change into.
What now?
Should I walk around his room just wearing a towel? Yuri had left earlier, but I wasn't sure if he came back yet.
I peeked out the door and called softly, "Yuri....."
No answer.
"Yuri...." I called again.
Still no answer.
Okay.... Coast is clear!
I mustered up the courage to leave the bathroom.
"OH MY GOSH!" I screamed.
Two women in kimonos were standing by the door.
One approached me and offered the clothes she was holding.
"This is all we have. We can't lend you anything else," The women said, bowing.
I took the clothes. "Okay, thanks."
"We'll also take your dirty clothes," said the other woman and they immediately entered the bathroom.
I didn't have time to speak. They just took everything and left quickly.
I returned to the bathroom to get dressed. They gave me a gray long-sleeve and pajama set. It was too big for me, but better than nothing.
Hiphop!
I went back to the room, and Yuri still wasn't there, so I started snooping around his stuff.
The first thing I approached was the huge curtain that was darkening the room.
I pushed it aside, and behind it was a large balcony. The floor was also wood, and there was a glass sliding door separating it from his room.
The rain was so heavy!
Looks like I won't be able to go home anytime soon. It's only 4 pm, but the sky looks like it's 6 pm because of the darkness..
"Do you like the view?" Someone whispered in my ear.
Crap! I couldn't move. His breath was so cold when it hit my ear. I got chills.
A ghost.
Suddenly, the person grabbed the curtain and shut it, so I faced them.
Pfft.... Yuri!
He was already dressed like me, in a long-sleeve and pajama set. Wait!
I looked at my clothes and then at his.
I thought I am wearing his. Wow! That's why it's so big!