Bad Girls

Chapter 3

THE following day found all three girls at work meaning; Rima and Yaya had headed off super early to get to the set for their morning show. The set was hopping as stage members scurried around trying to get everything prepared for the Holiday episode. "Okay so are we going to be briefed on our guest for the day?" Rima questioned as she sat in a black chair in makeup and her young jittery assistant skimmed through the pages of her clipboard. "Um…well for the segment it looks like you guys are chatting with that eccentric author on the library set then its -"

Rima completely tuned out the rest of the memo as she stared at her reflection. Here she was; her first day back to work since Thanksgiving and it was to do a stupid Christmas themed episode. There she sat, in a swivel chair dressed in a pair of pink striped long sleeved pyjamas and her hair was pinned up with an EzComb. The makeup artist stepped back and smiled before beginning to clean up while Rima brushed her bangs out of her face. "And that's that," the assistant squeaked and the blonde blinked at her before shifting in her seat and stared down at her pink fuzzy slippers what the hell was she going on about? and licked her lips.

"Oh Rima –ti!"

Looking up, the blonde watched as her costar bounced towards her dressed in a purple striped long sleeved pyjama set that was identical to hers, a pair of black booties and her red hair was in two pigtails like it used to be when she younger. Her makeup was completely natural and as she got closer she handed Rima a Styrofoam cup of hot coffee which she took willingly and took a sip. Yaya waved friendly at the assistant who smiled and blushed before Rima shooed her away.

"Ready for this?!" Rima shrugged and Yaya giggled as she plopped down on a chair beside the blonde and sipped her own drink.

"Nice pigtails," Rima jeered and Yaya chuckled as she leaned back in her seat.

"Nice pjs."

"You too." They both laughed before sucking in a deep breath and silence fell over them as a stage crew member came into view and shouted 'you're on in five minutes!'

"Well –let's do this."

"Yup yup!"

The show was going along wonderfully, Rima had almost forgot what it was like being on the set and in front of the camera. The rush of adrenaline, the butterflies in your stomach and clammy hands; but it was all so oddly calming at that moment. And there the cute duo sat on their famous leather couch, in their costumed pyjamas and Santa hats as they smiled at the camera. "Alright now for our next guest!" Yaya read off the teleprompter as she shifted uncomfortably on the couch the pounding of her bladder against her lower abdomen forcing her to bite down on her tongue and blink back her tears. Just a little longer Yaya then you can go wee.

"She's a supermodel who is quickly captivating the hearts of many Japanese citizens. She's the new face of Fashion Magazine and the subject of all guys' wet dreams!" She continued to read and instantly Rima's expression darkened and a slight scowl formed on her cute face as Yaya continued.

"Let's all put our hands together and welcome Japanese supermodel Amu Hinamori!"

The live audience screamed and applauded loudly and Rima was slightly aware that the many viewers at home were flipping out as the pink haired model stepped onto the set dressed in a leopard print pyjama set. And Yaya instantly popped up and greeted the rosette with a broad cute grin and shook her hand before Rima forced a fake bright smile onto her own face. Rising to her feet, she shook Amu's hand before they all settled back on the couch; Amu in the armchair beside her and Yaya grinned as Amu smiled and waved at the live audience.

"So Amu, tell us what is it like being a huge supermodel?!" Amu shrugged.

"Oh, you know –it's awesome! I just love the feel of it but I'm still getting used to having the cameras and media reporting everything about you. Can't even buy a smoothie without making the front cover!" She laughed and nodding Yaya also forced a slight laugh while Rima just sat there.

"Well, that comes with being a star my dear Amu," both girls stared at the blonde and shooting her a look Yaya turned back to their guest.

"What do you plan to do this Christmas Amu?"

"Well, actually I have an announcement to make. My wonderful boyfriend and I are getting married!"

Big Surprise! The whole audience exploded with excitement while both Yaya and Rima sat there completely dumbfounded. This was really something and they were so stunned that Yaya was sure that she had just peed in her pants. "My God," Rima breathed as Amu glanced back at them grinning. "Isn't that awesome?!" Both girls snapped out of their thoughts and grinned as they both clapped and Amu's grin broadened.

"It's excellent! When's the wedding?!" Yaya squeaked in a high pitched tone and Amu brushed her perfectly silky bangs out of her face –which Rima had to admit looked completely average in her opinion.

"WE plan to get married on Christmas day –here's the ring!" She held out her hand and their eyes widened at the large diamond ring.

"Whoa…it's huge," Rima replied and Amu giggled as her cheeks flushed.

"Well y'know Tadase…a really sweet guy he is!"

Rima got the feeling that ex best friend was being cheeky but in a completely sweet way so as to not let the audience know just how twisted she really was. Boy, did Rima just want to smash Amu's head into the large lit up Christmas tree. "Yes, I am aware of just how sweet Tadase is," she hissed and their eyes met and a sudden tension hung over the set. Clearing her throat, Yaya clapped her hands together and stare out at the audience. "Well, we're going to take a quick break then we'll be back with the sounds of the rock band Hypno!"

"And Cut!"

The bright light died and both girls released deep sighs, shoulders slumping forward as makeup artists rushed on the set and Amu rose to her full and complete 5'5 feet completely towering over the still sitting duo. "Well thanks for having me on your shoebox of a set –I'll make sure to put in a good review about you guys and to tell Tadase you both wish us luck on our wedding –toodles girls!" That said she allowed a stage hand to lead her off the set making sure to act cute and flirty the whole time. As they watched her go; Yaya suddenly remembered she need to go before they came back on and she quickly dashed off the set.