I nodded my head rapidly. "Yes please," I pleaded.
He grinned, letting go of my hand and approaching the booth, which looked like those games that humans threw a ball into a hoop.
"How many points needed to get that set?" he asked the attendant.
"One hundred in the allotted time frame. They're a limited edition set," he disclosed.
"Limited edition?" I asked Scarlet who moved to my side, while Jaxson moved to stand next to Ryder.
"It's when they only have certain amounts of the item. So, for example, if this candy apple is limited edition, only one hundred people around the world can have it. It obviously depends on what the item is and so on, but that’s generally what it means. A limited quantity of an item. Once it's gone, it's gone," Scarlet explained.
I nodded my head in understanding, staring back at the item with more adoration. It will fit my collection.
"Addiction," Midnight mumbled.
"She'll never admit it," Rose added.
"They are pretty cute though," Hope acknowledged.
"Look there's six of them! We can have one each!" Lexi suggested.
"I want the red one with gold hair," Lily announced.
"...The dark blue one," Midnight claimed.
I grinned; excitement built within me as I bounced on my toes.
Scarlet glanced at me before she smiled.
"Jaxson! I want a set too. Pretty please, baby?" she begged.
Jaxson looked back and blushed, pulling out his wallet. "We'll both play," he announced, presenting the attendant with cash.
"I can pay you now," Ryder said; his wallet in his hand.
"Nah. Let's see how long this takes. We can take turns if anything," he replied.
"We won't need another session. I'll get it on the first go," Ryder announced confidently.
"You play?" Jaxson asked.
"I did when I was younger. Don't have much time now. I may be a tad rusty," he admitted, boyish grin morphed on his lips as he winked.
"Alright, Prince. Let's see how you do." Jaxson grinned, spinning the ball on his finger.
I turned my attention to Scarlet as the attendant set up the scoreboard.
"You want unicorns too?" I asked.
"Nah. If it's limited edition, I want you to have one you can put on display, and one you can keep in the box. Plus, you said you're going to Heila right? You can keep one down here on Earthala and bring one with you," Scarlet suggested.
"Really? But, we don't live here. And we can't stay in Junho's home whenever we come down here," I argued.
She smiled. "Junho has about ten houses that sit there with no one in them. He can spare you guys one house. I'll just ask him nicely." She winked.
"You'll seduce him."
"Same thing."
"I like the way you think." I giggled.
"Sex always wins. Don't get your way? Give them awesome sex. They'll say yes." Scarlet hummed.
I laughed, nodding. "I need to use that tactic more often."
"Hmph, like what you two did this morning," she purred, grinning.
I gawked at her; my face grew red. "I thought you guys were out?" I asked, horrified.
"We slept in. Don't worry, your secret’s safe with me. Junho and the others went out for lunch, so it was just Jaxson and I. Plus, we had our own fun, so can't complain about the noise." She shrugged.
I blushed, feeling embarrassed. "This is embarrassing," I admitted.
Scarlet wrapped her arm around mine. "Nothing embarrassing when it comes to me. Wait till you talk to Cece. She's the sex queen. If you want to know about different positions, just ask her."
"Positions...like in the books?" I asked.
"Books? What have you been reading?"
"Uh. EliaseAnne's collection of hentai books," I revealed.
"Hentai? You mean those graphic porn novels?" Scarlet asked, giving me a curious look.
I blushed but nodded. "Ya," I replied.
Scarlet gave me a good up and down look. "When I look at you, I'd never expected you to read those. You have the innocent look," she admitted.
"Hmm. EliaseAnne said the same thing," I replied, turning my attention to the guys who were setting up.
"Is Ryder the only one you've been sexual with?" she asked.
"Ya. I'm kinda struggling to be honest," I admitted.
"Why?" Scarlet asked.
I gulped, feeling nervous.
She tightened her hold. "Makoto. We're friends. I know, it's kinda hard since we've just met, and I'm not used to having a friend to consult with besides from Cece, but I want you to know I'm here to help if you're in a pinch," she comforted.
"Well...I'm just having difficulty juggling myself between all of them. Ryder and I have always been close because I remember him from my childhood. I'm fine with Marcus and Elias, and even though I just met Kai, it seems our relationship is pretty solid. But, I'm struggling with Daniel and feel he's pushing me away," I vented.
"Why do you think Daniel's pushing you away? He seemed pretty defensive in making sure you were his, this morning," she replied.
"He's dealing with his inner demons I guess?" I mumbled, looking down to the ground. I was trying my best not to show how much it bothered me. I cared about Daniel and wanted to know where we stood. All the tension growing between us and Midnight was getting to me, and I didn't know how to handle it.
Scarlet turned to face me, placing her hand under my chin and lifting my head up to face her.
"You love him just like the others, right?" she asked.
"Yes," I replied.
"Then have some alone time with him. Maybe he thinks you love the others and not him? If he's dealing with whatever has happened in his past, give him the reassurance that you aren't going to leave him behind. Some guys are just like that. I noticed the way he looks at you. There's love there. I think he just needs to get over whatever he's dealing with," Scarlet stated.
I took a moment to digest her words; Midnight lingered in my mind to listen in.
Scarlet gave me a light smile. "Trust your instincts and if all else fails, be stern with him and tell it as it is. If you get tired of chasing, change roles. Give him space and let him decide. If he truly wants to be with you, he'll move mountains to reach you," she encouraged.
That makes sense.
"I like her," Midnight admitted, sounding pleased.
"Thank you, Scarlet. That helped a lot." I smiled back at her.
She smiled proudly. "I have an idea. But you gotta do it sometime tonight. I'm going over to the hot springs. You can come with and bring Daniel," she suggested.
"Daniel hates water," I confessed.
She grinned. "Doesn't matter. Use your cuteness and convince him. He'll go," she argued.
"You have a lot of confidence in my cuteness," I mumbled.
"Jaxson! Shoot faster. I'm kicking your ass," Ryder announced.
"Fuck you! Rusty my ass," Jaxson called out.
We both turned to face them; Ryder already at one hundred and seventy points versus Jaxson who was at fifty-four points.
We both glance back at one another before we burst out laughing.
Boys will be boys.
Chapter Seven
DAY 2: 10:30 P.M.
SCARLET