The Bridesmaid(Kyo x Rynn)

[Rynn01]

Kyotsuke Akihime

(Yeah)

They all got in the limo, putting the purchased items in the trunk. The drive there wasn’t all that long. Samantha and Stacy chatted the whole time with some Maddy thrown in there.

They got to the store and exited the limo. Samantha stretched and smiled ready to take on the store  

[Kyotsuke Akihime]

Rynn01

[Can you think of the name for this place? I don't know too much about Maternity Shops, so I may need a little bit of help here.]

Stacy, standing beside her friend, shared a look of enthusiasm with her. She had never been into one of these places before. She hadn't even known these existed until today. Though as excited as she was to see what they had in stock, she also had the slightest sense of dread. Stacy only had to bury that dread for a little while, and just try to have fun, right?  

[Rynn01]

Kyotsuke Akihime

[I don't know anything about maternity clothes either. I never worn them. Sure I was pregnant but all my normal clothes still fit me.][How about Maternity Outfitters?]

Cute clothes surrounded Samantha. She couldn't really decide where to start first. That blouse looked really cute. It was yellow, with white and black polka dots. The would go well with those dark jeans with the elastic. Then there was a pink floral one...she pulled Stacy around the shop, all excited and full of energy. She stayed away from flannel.

Maddy went to a different part and would go find things for Samantha to try on.  

[Kyotsuke Akihime]

Rynn01

Stacy trailed behind Samantha, observing each outfit her best friend considered. It was nice to watch her have fun like this, she had to admit. For the time being, she loudly inhaled through her nostrils, threw her arms behind her head, and let her mind drift while watching the diamond patterns on the ceiling. From time to time, she'd glance back at Samantha, and her frolicking through the selection.

"You better slow down there tiger! You might trip on something!", she joked. This was a fun time she was having. This was a fun place. That dread in her mind was simply misguided. Today is a good day. Today is a happy day.

Today is a happy day.  

[Rynn01]

Kyotsuke Akihime

[what is wrong with stacy?]

Samantha had gathered a cart full of really cute clothes, and in all sizes too. Couldn't just shop for this month. She had to consider they entire pregnancy. Maddy was helpful too, finding some really neat ones. Stephanie was no where to be seen. Where had she run off to? Samantha waited at the checkout  

[Kyotsuke Akihime]

Rynn01

After a long while of wandering, Stacy began to feel lost. Every rack of clothing began to appear the same. Her guiding compass, Samantha, had run forth without her, leaving her to navigate the layout alone.

Somehow, without her friend around, Stacy began to feel better. Her dread was vanishing a little. It was, by no means, gone. However, the weight on her shoulders had become noticeably lighter. Though something about these clothes was bothering her. They seemed arrogant, mocking almost. They threw her onto the cold floor and kicked her while she was down. She wanted to close her eyes and get them out of her sight, but she needed to find Samantha.

It was then, that she saw someone standing at one of the racks. It wasn't Samantha, but Steph. She was holding a teal maternity dress in her hands, looking forlorn at its patterns. Stacy could tell at an instant that Steph was feeling the same type of dread that she was feeling. For a brief moment, they shared eye contact with one another. No angry looks, no insults, no animosity whatsoever. They just stared, pitying one another.

For once, Stacy wondered how different they really were. Externally, they were worlds apart. Though spiritually, they were in the same spot. They felt exactly the same way, but were simply put under different circumstances than the other. They were both suffering in the same way, just to different extents. Stacy was almost tempted to give her a hug, and felt as if Steph was thinking the same thing.

After that brief moment of eye contact, which felt as though it was an eternity, Stacy walked on to find where Samantha had gone. Steph had put the maternity dress back with a sigh.  

[Rynn01]

Kyotsuke Akihime

I don't get it. They both want what Sammy has? A baby and a husband? Or to be happy?

Samantha turned around, "Stacy! Where did you go? I was looking for you." she noticed something off about her friend, "Hey, is everything okay? You seem pale." she touched Stacy's forehead with her hand. Didn't feel a fever. She was ever so worried  

[Kyotsuke Akihime]

Rynn01

[Some things are best left vague, to be used as either theory fuel, or for foreshadowing. heheheh]

Stacy giggled with slight plasticity. "I'm okay, Sammy! No reason to worry here!" She gave an exaggerated grin to give the impression of emotional stability. "So, what kind of things did you get. I'm sure they're cute. No wait, don't tell me! I want it to be a surprise!"

She twitched her head around, and saw Maddy nearby. She waved before returning her focus to Samantha.  

[Rynn01]

Kyotsuke Akihime

So you have no idea either. Okay then

Sammy looked at her friend for a while. Then she showed her all the clothes as she put them up to be paid for. Skirts, shorts, pants, blouses, sweaters and a few regular shirts, "I really enjoyed this trip. We need to go out again sometime."  

[Kyotsuke Akihime]

Rynn01

Once the shopping trip was over, it was time to return to the cake shop so everyone could get their cars. Along the way, Stacy remembered something that she needed to talk to Maddy about. She tapped her shoulder while they were in the limozine.

"Maddy...", she whispered, not caring if Samantha or Steph saw her doing this, "How's the party planning going along? Everything in order yet?"

[Gee. Sorry I haven't posted in so long. I bought a Nintendo Switch, and couldn't stop playing Super Mario Odyssey.

What day of the week is it currently in the RP? How many more days until the bachelorette party?]