Bad Girls

Chapter 4

"Can you believe it? The nerve of her –acting as if her studio setting's any bigger?!"

RIMA ranted from where she stood pressed against the nicely cleaned bathroom wall while Yaya was still letting loose. "Did you hear how she practically teased us about Tadase? She knows that I'm not over him!" She shrieked and there was the sound of the toilet flushing before a splashing and Rima quirked a brow as Yaya muttered a soft 'shit' to herself. "Yaya?" She called and the stall door opened and the redhead stepped out looking slightly pisses as she pointed back at the toilet bowl. "My audio piece fell in the toilet," she stated and they stared at each other silently before Rima snorted and burst into a fit of laughter. "C'mon, we'll get you a new one," he insisted and smiling Yaya nodded and they headed back out to finish filming today's show.

"Well, thanks for watching this holiday episode of Lipstick, Fashion & Boys!" Rima shouted excitedly from where both her and Yaya sat on an open red sled; Santa hats still on and stupid fake snow falling onto their heads. Large grins were plastered to their faces as they were pretty sure the credits were flashing across thousands of tellies.

"Merry Christmas!" Yaya shrieked as she waved and rocked out to the ending song which just happened to be 'Rockin around the Christmas Tree' being performed by the rock band Hypno.

"And Cut!"

"It's about time," Rima muttered as someone helped her off the sled and handed her a cup of hot coffee. It was only after eleven and she just wanted to get home and snuggle up under her covers. She glanced over at her costar who was busily chatting away animatedly with the members of the rock band Hypno who just all happened to be checking the preppy redhead out. Guess they don't know who her boyfriend is.

"Yea, I heard Amu Hinamori's doing lunch at The Pearl with her boyfriend."

That instantly caught the blonde's attention, and tilting her head back Rima caught sight of two interns sitting on a nearby sofa chatting up a storm. "What time? Maybe we can sneak out of here and drop by for an autograph?" The brunette probed teasingly and Rima nearly blanched but kept her ears open as she tried to look natural; sipping away on her hot drink. C'mon hurry up –say what time? Her grip tightened around the Styrofoam cup slightly. "I think Monty from makeup said Amu was saying something about lunch at one –then a tour of the city afterwards." The first part was all Rima needed to hear as she dashed off and grabbed hold of Yaya's arm.

"Sorry but –I need to borrow her for awhile," she informed as she smiled at the guys and dragged the redhead away.

"We need to get dressed quickly and get down to The Pearl for lunch."

"The Pearl? But don't you need like reservations to get in there? They're really classy and stuff," she said and Rima was already ahead of her. She whipped out her mobile and began dialing a number.

""Think I don't know that –that's why I'm calling Utau to book one for us –now go get changed." She barked shoving Yaya gently into her dressing room before slamming the door shut.

Stepping out of the cab on front of The Pearl, Yaya's jaw hung slightly opened while Rima snatched hold of her arm and tugged her along. Pushing the golden glass spinning door, both girls stepped inside looking as exquisite as always but making sure not to draw any attention. Standing at the hostess table, Rima peered at a short slightly pudgy waitress with bleach blonde hair pinned up at the top of her head. "Welcome to The Pearl –do you have a reservation?" She asked in a sugary tone and Rima nodded . "Yup, it should be under Mashiro –Mashiro Rima." She informed pointing at the reservation book and the hostess seemed to glance between both girls whose identities were hidden behind stylish oversized shades. At The Pearl, the employers were used to seeing the rich and fabulous but inseparable duo Rima Mashiro and Yaya Yuiki had never been to The Pearl before.

Nodding, she skimmed through the book before finding Rima's name and soon led them to a table in the middle of the restaurant. Sitting down, Rima caught sight of a few of what she assumed were fan girls seated not too far off form them; giggling and whispering amongst one another. "Alright, so keep an eye out for that slut and Tadase." Rima stated and as she shrugged out of her coat and pulled off her large shades. Yaya nodded as she ate some of the bread and just after they had ordered the fan girls who were dressed in jeans and t- shirts and had cameras and pens and paper on them began to squeal and point.

Following their fingers, Rima looked past her redhead friend and her eyes widened and her eyes widened and her face paled. Yaya caught sight of her friend and took a sip out of her glass of water and quirked a brow. "Rima?" She called and turning around in her seat, Yaya caught of Amu and Tadase and gasped. "Oh God," she breathed as Rima swallowed down a large lump in her throat.

"I need to get a little closer," the blonde breathed as she pushed pout her chair and Yaya looked up at her.

"What are you doing? They'll see you!" She squeaked and Rima glanced down at her for a quick moment.

"Then let them see me –I'll pretend like I'm on my way to the Ladies." She replied and offering a small smile Rima teetered off.

Rima probably forget about the squeaking fan girls as she walked by their table and they caught sight of the petite blonde gasped. "Oh My God –it's Rima Mashiro…in the flesh!" One shouted between large gasps and Rima's eyes widened as she glanced over at the fans and motioned for them to be quiet.

"Okay, it's me! Now please be quiet!" She hissed but the three girls began to squeal and jump about in their seats.

"Oh My God! We are such big fans of your show –can we have your autograph?"

"Do you have a boyfriend?!"

"Is it true you have over three hundred pairs of designer jeans and over six hundred tops in your closest?!"

They were rapidly drawing attention to themselves and Rima was tugging roughly at her hair. Glancing back at her own table, she stared at Yaya's back who was currently chowing down on more bread –she wasn't going to help. And as Rima glanced around many other classy people were rapidly becoming interested in the altercation. Glaring, the blonde placed a thin finger to her lips and motioned with her hands for them to be quiet. "I'll do whatever you want –just shut up!" She hissed but it was to late because the blonde had successfully earned the attention of the entire restaurant.

"Rima?"

Eyes widening and body stiffening, the blonde slowly turned around and stared into the violet orbs of her love –Tadase Hotori. Amu was seated beside him, hand over his and gold eyes boring maliciously at the blonde's doll like features. "Tadase –kunn," she breathed her arms falling limp at her sides as she stared into the blonds gorgeous face. "What are you doing here? It's been ages since I've seen you," he stated and Amu agreed as Rima felt the tears of betrayal building up in her eyes. "Yes what are you doing here Rima?" The rosette hissed and the said girl's head snapped in her direction and she grinned broadly. "Just having lunch with a friend –I saw you over here and thought I'd say nice job on our show today."

Amu seemed to be suspicious of the blonde before she relaxed and smiled cutely. "Why, how nice of you Rima – I did enjoy being on the set again but…" there always seemed to be one of them. Amu brushed back her bangs and smiled apologetically at the smaller girl. "My fiancé and I would like to have a good lunch together," she squeezed down on Tadase's hand and biting down on her lower lip she forced a small smile onto her lips. "We'll, I'll just be going…congratulations on your engagement –toodles!" With a wave of her fingers she turned sharply on her heels and marched back to her table where Yaya was currently slurping up her pasta.

"Let's go!"

Rima hissed as she looped her arm through the redhead's who looked up quizzically. "Whate? Are you done already?!" She probed as she got out her seat and picked up her handbag and coat as Rima collected her stuff. "The hell I am," she replied and glancing quickly at Yaya she tugged on the smaller girl before marching out to the exit. Yaya wasn't sure what was going on but she did manage to snatch up a plate of chocolate truffle cake on their way out of the restaurant.

Utau ripped the glass door to the sports bar open and marched inside; an impassive expression splashed across her face and completely cautious Yaya following behind. It was after ten outside was freezing and as Utau's eyes scanned the bar's occupants she found who she was looking for –slumped over at the bar. "Found her," she hisses yanking on Yaya and weaving her way through the crowd.

"What the hell are you doing?" Her voice was vicious and Rima took another sip out of her beer bottle before brushing back her hair and looking at her friends.

"Utau? Yaya? What are you guys doing here?" She slirred and her friends could smell the alcohol on her breath.

Utau glared at Rima before yanking the beer bottle out of her hand earning a 'hey that's mines!' from the smaller girl. Jaw set, she glanced over at Yaya who nodded and ordered a glass of water. "Look this is so silly…Yaya told me about your little shindig with Tadase and the whole engagement but really this is too much Rima! You're intoxicating yourself over a guy –it has to stop." Utaus's words seemed t ohit Rima hard and she reached out for her beer bottle but Utau swatted her away and digging through her handbag; she pulled out a bottle of aspirin/ placing two in front of Rima, Yaya slid the glass of water her way and they both stared at the petite blonde.

"Take two of these and let's go –you're gonna have a hell of a hangover in the morning."