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let's make a date

Who: Rakka and Raye.
What: A couple tries to go on an actual date for once
Where: Locke City
When: March 23rd

There were many things Rakka thought about nowadays. Certain things were more serious then others. Her developing Precure powers, Fougere and the Heart tree. The Doppelgangers, causing trouble for everyone else-- her run in with the Doppelganger calling herself Raye had left the Haibane pretty shaken, to say the least.

It had been a close call, but Rakka was just happy to be back with the Dians. She could have joined the others in Vegas or Europe, but someone had to remain here. Just in case. And she was fine with staying in Locke, even with the growing tension in the air.

Something was coming, something big. Rakka could tell. It wasn't a stretch to say that everything they'd been through must be leading up to something. Saretha's theory about the aliens and doppelgangers only cemented that idea in her mind. More and more recently, her thoughts drifted, thinking about what may happen in the near future. There could be a war, one day; a fierce enemy that she would fight against, alongside her friends....

Frankly these thoughts were... very stressful, exhausting as well. So she changed her train of thought to other things. Like, well, Raye. Her Raye.

And a thought began to form. She pursed her lips together, hands already around her phone.

She couldn't remember if Raye was busy at the moment; as much as the couple talked, Raye was someone that jumped from situation to situation. It was too late to reconsider, though, she was already dialing her girlfriend's number. The dial tone rung in her ear once, twice, then she spoke.

"... Hi, Raye. Are you there? It's me, Rakka..."

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Raye's expression twists into a bit of a scowl at that voice sounding off in the background. The little loudmouth that had teamed up with Rakka ever since Lapland had apparently found a knack for getting on Raye's nerves ever since he'd first shown up. Still, she bites back a comment about it... for now. For Rakka's sake.

"Not really. Kinda just getting up but I think I might actually have a freaking day free."

The arguments that formed between Raye and Fougere were not something Rakka wanted to be in the middle of, again. She would never understand why the two butt heads so often around one another, and one day, she might work up the nerve to ask both of them.

"Really?" She sounded a bit too excited at that. Cough cough. "That's great!"

Once again, Fougere chimed in. "So, you're gonna hang out with her again or what?"

Rakka was unfazed and pressed forward. "Actually, that's great news, Raye." She replied sweetly. "Because I was going to ask if you wanted to go on a date."

It was because Fougere was a punk ass little jerk, that's why. No other reasoning was possible or needed! Er... whatever.

For now, she just ignored the dumb little voice in the background, focusing instead on Rakka.

"A...?" Wait, that's right. They'd never actually been one of those, had they? Not really. Sure, they'd spent plenty of time together but it always seemed to be moments in between whatever crisis was going on at the time. When had they really ever just... gone out to have fun together? "A date, huh?"

She sat up a bit, a little surprised at the stupid grin on her face.

"Sure, sounds good." She was trying to keep nonchalant about it but, was that a little excitement creeping into her own voice. "Uh... so, a movie or something?"

"Yeah. I thought, since we haven't actually gone on one since we got together..." She kept her tone even, despite feeling her heart beating in her ears. Auugh! It had been a spur of the moment idea, admittedly, but it was also so true! They had been a couple for more then a few months by now. Never once had they gone on an actual date. It was a shocking moment of realization for Rakka, one that she had to fix.

Still... anxiety took a hold on her. Perhaps Raye really was busy. Maybe this was a bad time to call, after all.

But then she replies, and Rakka is all smiles.

"A movie sounds great!" There was no hiding Rakka's excitement. A movie date would have been her first idea. "I think there were some good ones on at the theater, right now."

She really did feel a little guilty about the whole thing come to think of it. True, things seemed to keep getting in the way, but... she shook her head. No point in beating herself up over it now. All that really mattered was that they had their chance now.

... And she was kind of excited at the idea, fall things considered. They'd already gone a few steps past a movie date but she couldn't help a little flutter of nerves.

"Yeah, uh... huh. Crap. I don't even know what's playing." There's a thoughtful pause. "Do... you wanna just meet up and pick something?"

Honestly, the movie wasn't really that important to her.

It was true, their relationship had progressed... quite a bit. But a date like this was never out of the question and, in Rakka's opinion, just what they needed right now. They had time, and the money.

It would be a nice break from the tense world around them. Just the two of them, and a movie to barely pay attention to.

"Well, uh, that's okay! I don't know what's playing either." A slight laugh. "Let's meet there. We can make what we see a surprise!"

"Guess it'll just be a surprise, then." A small laugh from her as well, and she starts to add that she's headed out and then... pauses.

She glances down at herself, looking at the t-shirt and sweats she's wearing and, although she can't see it, takes a second to consider the unkempt mess of hair on her head. Yeah, that's... that's not gonna work out.

"Uh... meet you there at two?"

"Two?" Quietly, she leaned back to check the clock hanging behind her. That was... soon, but not quite. Good. It would give her more time to changed into something more acceptable then the pajamas she'd been wearing all day....

It will also give her time to deal with Fougere, who was already fuming quietly. She always felt bad for the little guy, even when his brashness created conflict with Raye.

"Um, yeah. That works. See you there, Raye"

Time to become presentable.

"Yeah, cool. I'll see you then."

Okay, she had some time but she couldn't waste any of it. Okay, fine, they'd already gone past the whole first impressions thing but... still. She wanted to do this whole date thing right.

A fast shower and she headed into her room, grabbing a few things and then she paused, tossing a glance toward one specific drawer. One that very rarely ever got opened up. A moment of thought and she reached out, yanking it open.

Time ticked on by and right on time, Raye was waiting at the movies. Probably. It might take a glance or two to actually spot her.

Her usual look had been traded in for today. Replaced by a red off-the-shoulder top, over black jeans and boots. Adding to that are a couple of studded, leather bands loose around her wrists and. It was definitely more than she'd ever worn before, even to the "fancy" party from a few months back, even her hair is done up a little and she'd even put on makeup. Not much, but definitely enough to throw in a little color. More noticeable might be the black polish on her fingernails.

Either way, she'd spent the last few minutes worrying a little if she'd overdone it.

"Yeah."

Click. Rakka sets her phone down... and lets out the breath she had apparently been holding in. Oh, god. That had been surprisingly difficult, even though they were already together, and technically past this stage of dating.

Still, it filled her with a sense of excitement all the same. A date! Their first, real date, at that. It had to be a good one, and that required preparation.

For what it was worth, Raye would not have to wait very long for Rakka. She hadn't so much as entered the bathroom after their conversation as she had flung herself into it. And, a short while later, she was walking up the way, almost immediately noticeable from her wings and halo. Her outfit was in top form today. A light grey jacket over a white and black striped shortdress, with knee-high boots. She'd also thrown a few studded bangles on her wrists, and even brushed her hair.

She reached the movie theater, and looked around, searching until her eyes landed on a girl that looked so familiar....

"...Raye?" Her eyes lit up. "Is that you?"

It really wasn't hard to spot that glowing halo coming her way, even from the corner of her eye and she steps away from the wall to turn and greet her and--

Wow.

Rakka never failed to look good in Raye's eyes. From her regular street clothes, to her new Precure outfit, to even her pajamas or whatever while she struggled with that static hair in the morning. She'd even knocked her socks off in that dress she'd worn the night of that masquerade but despite all that, seeing her walk up right now kind of left Raye blinking dumbly for a few seconds.

And then she realized Rakka had just said something to her. Damnit!

"Oh. Uh, yeah, hi. You look..." okay, just... use words, you can do that, use words to say something good here, "... nice."

You friggin' idiot!

"...Um, u-uh, thanks, Raye."

Wow was right. She was dumbstruck.

Rakka allowed herself a moment to just... take Raye in. She had always known Raye as rough around the edges, and it showed through in what she would wear. She had seen Raye in a variety of clothes... including nothing at all.

This was on an entirely new level, and it demanded an appropriate reaction.

So, Rakka took her girlfriends hands, smiling from ear to ear. "You look amazing, Raye! I never knew you had an outfit like this."

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"Yeah, well... it's kind of a thing for special occasions."

It definitely wasn't a look she rolled out every day, it took an amount of effort to impress that she simply didn't really feel like putting into her every day life. Except, now, for Rakka.

Maybe it was "just" a date, but it was technically their first date and... Raye had wanted to go that extra mile. It wasn't really a joke when she'd said it was a special occasion thing. To her, this definitely qualified.

And judging by the smile on Rakka's face, it had paid off. Smiling back, she wrapped her hands around Rakka's in return and leaned into give her a quick kiss not really giving a good god damn who might be around to see them.

"Thanks." She paused, smiling at her for a second before seeming to remember why they were even there. "Oh. Uh, so I guess we should actually pick something to see, huh?"

Not that she couldn't just stand there all day looking at Rakka if she really wanted to or anything....

"And this is a very special occasion." She was in agreement about that. It was the first real that they had actually gone out, so why not make it that much more special.

The simple fact brought a warmth to Rakka's chest. Raye had always kept up a hardened persona around others, but... seeing her like this, Rakka knew that she truly a softy on the inside.

She couldn't be happier as they kissed, Rakka leaning into it just a bit before they broke apart. "O-oh! Right!" Briefly distracted, her eyes now widened in realization.

Quickly, she hopped over to the posters. Each one received a critical glance. "Hmm... How about this one?" She pointed at a particular one. "The Day the Earth Stood... Still."

Ah. Hmm. Her brow furrowed as she thought it over a second time. A movie about aliens didn't seem so... enjoyable at the moment.

The feeling was definitely mutual, and seeing that happiness in Rakka's face just made it more so. She loved seeing Rakka smile. From her normal, small, quiet smile to the much rarer bright one she was sporting right now. Too rare, really. Raye sometimes wondered about that, the sad look that always seemed present in her eyes. But not right now.

Instead, she held onto Rakka's hand as they made their way over to the posters, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her. She scanned over the posters and grimaced a little at Rakka's suggestion, sharing her thoughts on the matter.

"Uh... maybe no aliens right now." Another glance. "There's 'Pissed Off Car Chases 12' I guess but I dunno if you're into those movies. Did you see the other ones?"

It was true. Rakka rarely boasted the smile she wore at the moment. Even in her happiest moments, her thoughts strayed to other things. Right now, though, her focus was on Raye. There were things that still needed to be said... but that could wait for some other day.

She'd told herself that several times already. But a date was admittedly more important.

"...Uh, yeah..." She mumbled before shaking her head. "I saw a few of them, maybe. They're not very big in Japan."

This was harder then she thought it would be. "How about... Zombieland?"

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"I got all of them. Maybe we can check them out sometime if you're curious." Because of course she has those movies.

Zombieland? She gave the poster a skeptical look. She liked zombie movies and everything, but... she wasn't really sure it'd make the best date movie. Or if that was Rakka's thing... although, some of those cartoons of hers could get kinda messed up sometimes.

"Well, it's supposed to be funny. I'm good with it if you are."

Rakka let herself lean against Raye, slowly resting her head on the taller girl's shoulder as they continued to check the posters. "Mmm, sure. That can be another date."

Sure. Admittedly, a movie like Zombieland wouldn't be her first choice for something to watch on a date. She wasn't going to be terribly picky about their dates though, or what they did during them. Honestly, what she wanted to do most was spend time with Raye.

Besides, when the other options were alien movies, and sequels to sequels she hadn't seen before...

"It does sound funny. I saw a trailer online." She said. "Okay, let's go see that!"

She glanced over when she felt Rakka's weight settle against her, light as a feather to her, and gave her a smile. In return, she gave her hand a gentle squeeze and ran her thumb over her fingers lightly while they considered the movies.

"Yeah, sounds cool. Let's check it out." She turned and started toward the box office and... trying not to wince mentally. Her dad had left a pretty decent life insurance policy behind, but... she'd been going about seven months without income now.

Fuck it. She was just gonna blow it on something else stupid anyway.

The little moments like this, where Rakka could simply be close to Raye, feeling her hand in her's... It was times like this that she could say that she enjoyed the most.

She let Raye go first as they moved to the box office, still hand in hand. It wasn't long before she noticed something amiss about Raye, and she realized what it was. She knew Raye didn't like to talk about her lack of steady income, despite how concerned Rakka was for her.

"Raye, I can pay for us. The date was my idea, after all."

Raye could certainly agree with that much, and that they were times that didn't come often enough without something hanging over their heads. It was nice just being here with Rakka without any immediate crisis they had to deal with. Although... if she had to admit, there were other times she enjoyed just as much.

Those were for after the movie though.

She did miss a beat when Rakka brought up paying. It would be silly to refuse, Rakka had been the one to ask her out here after all, and she could certainly handle it but... well, she wasn't here just for Rakka's money, and she didn't want to make it seem that way.

"I... I can handle it." She gave Rakka a small smile, reaching up to rub the back of her neck with her free hand. "I'm not totally broke yet."

Yes, such moments would be for after the movie. Really, Rakka enjoyed being around Raye, doing just whatever.

She frowned, giving Raye a look of concern as they approached the ticket counter. It was true that she was rich, and Raye had been living on her own ever since... the accident all those months ago. She wanted to help her, making minor offers like this at times. to no avail, it would seem.

"...If you're sure." Rakka replied quietly, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "But, maybe I can pay for half?"

Raye glanced over and was immediately hit by a small pang of guilt. Argh, good going! Rakka was just worried about her, and here she was letting her stupid pride speak for her. As usual. Again.

She wasn't ever really good at accepting help or support. She'd spent her life being the one giving it without any herself, and accepting it from others now... it was different. She didn't want to come to depend on Rakka, and she didn't want to seem like she was just there for her money but... maybe refusing her help at every turn wasn't fair to her.

"Okay." She said after a moment, returning the gentle squeeze and inching back from the counter to let Rakka approach first. "I mean, if you wanted to."

It was admittedly a small gesture from Raye, but Rakka couldn't help but light up, giving her girlfriend what would look like a very dorky smile. She knew how averse Raye tended to be when offered help, especially with money. So this. This was progress! And that made her happy.

"Thanks, Raye." She said, already reaching for her wallet; a rather small one with quite a few bills inside, some that weren't in English. She quickly produced half of what was needed and set it on the counter. "Two for Zombieland, please."

Whatever apprehension she may have had dissipated quickly seeing Rakka smile like that. Different from her usual quiet, shy, smile she actually seemed kind of excited at the chance to pay even half. It made Raye smile herself even as she took out her considerably lighter wallet and put her half of the cash down.

She looked toward Rakka, leaning closer a little to speak quietly to her. "Thanks."

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There's a zombie clown in that movie!

Indeed there is!

Schemer!

Muahahaha

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