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Chapter 9 - Can I count on you?

"Alright, ladies we'll be taking my car to work" Hiro announced.

"Yeah, and you'll be taking us to work for the rest of the year because you owe me BIG TIME!"

'O- o -oh~ ohhhh~' BTR theme song played in Hiro's head for a moment. "Okay, I will be taking both you girls to work for the rest of the year." Hiro smiled and began to drive off.

"So where do you guys actually work?" Haru asked. Hiro looked in his rearview mirror and smiled. "You wouldn't believe us if I told you so just sit tight until we get there." After a few stoplights and turns, they pulled into a big parking lot. Haru's eyes widened at this unbelievable sight. "YOU GUYS WORK AT O.K. ENTERTAINMENT?" Haru shrieked. Riku and Hiro looked at each other and smiled. "What do you guys do there?" Haru spouted excitedly.

"I am boss and head of the makeup department so you'll be working under me and Hi-" Before Riku could finish her sentence Hiro cut her off. "I'm a temp assistant to a manager. Embarrassing I know." Riku looked and raised an eyebrow at Hiro.

"NO NOT AT ALL! I think that's amazing!" Haru really admired them. "So is that how you guys met and became friends?"

"No Hiro and I have known each other since elementary school. I saved his butt" Riku smirked. "Ha ha, funny Riku. Our parents are neighbors and close friends. That's how we became bestest buddies right Riku?" Riku stared at Hiro with sarcasm which left Hiro in a very awkward position. "Awww that's so cute" Haru broke the silence by cooing. "I never had any friends growing up. I was always bullied... I wasn't really a people person and my husband was my only friend." "Until now! Right Riku?" Hiro interrupted. "Yeah sure." Riku replied with some emotion. "Yeah" Haru smiles happily and looks out the window as they descend into the underground parking lot.

Hiro watched Haru smile and began to blush seeing how happy she looked.

"What was that?!" Riku abruptly asked. "What was what?" Hiro replied in confusion. "Your face just changed color." Riku bluntly pointed out causing Hiro's face to redden even more. "Shut your face. I don't know what you're talking about my face looks normal." Hiro snapped back. Haru quietly chuckled in the back seat.

Hiro found a parking spot and reversed in. As they all got out of the car Haru started to sweat. Hiro noticed her composure change. "Haru are you okay? Do you need to sit for a moment?" Haru could tell that he was concerned. "No no I'm fine just a little nervous. I tend to sweat when I feel overwhelmed or nervous." She replied shakily. "Ready or not we gotta go." Riku replied cooly. "Can I really count on you today Haru?" Riku asked seriously.

"Y-yes I- I guess?" "You can't guess on this job you have to be ready at all times." "Okay, I got it." Haru smiled nervously "Are you absolutely sure you can do this?" Riku Pressured "Yes." Haru replied confidently this time. Hiro relaxed a little and whoohood "Alright let's go!"

They made their way up to ground level and walked up to the front door. Hiro opened the door for the two ladies and they all walked in. The scenery took Haru's breath away it looked gorgeous and so professional. The lobby had White marble flooring and a very comfortable sitting area with blue pleather couches and a very pleasant and approachable woman standing behind the front counter which was also made of white marble and the countertop was made of sleek grey marble. Very smooth and cold to the touch. Everything was just extravagant. "You should close your mouth before it gets stuck like that." Riku joked.

Haru quickly closed her mouth and blushed. "I'm sorry but this is all amazing I've never seen anything like this..... in person anyway." She chuckled. "Well, ladies this is where I shall bid farewell my job is this way. I'll see you ladies at lunch" Hiro pointed "Good luck Haru I believe in you!" Hiro cheered as he walked away.

Haru took a deep breath and together She and Riku made their way up to Riku's work station.

Once they made it to Riku's work station Haru was flabbergasted. The makeup room was outstanding. It had everything from makeup wipes to every color of lip tint. Seeing Haru's expression Riku smiled with pride for she was the one who made this setup and hand-picked all the supplies in the room. Overall Haru was impressed everywhere she went with Riku and Riku couldn't help but smile and feel full of pride today.