A Little Lie Never Hurt♔

[Shrugs in a casual manner, running her hands down one of her legs in an attempt to massage it.] Mmm, I see where you’re coming from! But still I’d take it more of an insult than anything else. ♪

[Follows right after Raven into the water, giggling as she explains her story.] Isn’t being jealous something of an insult? If someone was jealous of someone subtly flirting with me like how Micah does with you, isn’t it sweet?

[Nods (a little too) knowingly.] I have no idea what you’re saying! As long as it’s something you’re thinking about then ..? [Shrugs, knowing she was going to get into a topic again that was going to make her nervous.] 

[Makes their way over to the woman’s bath, Sofia stopping for a moment at the lockers to get changed into her swim suit.] Ohhh ~ An agreement? You never told me about that! What happened? Tell me tell me! [Giggles in her girlish manner, before her eyes narrow in a teasing sort of way.]

[Scampers inside of the bathhouse behind her friend, offering a cheerful wave to Shino and Sakuya as the two make their way to the baths.] Oh really? [Hums in curiosity, blatantly ignoring the first part of Raven’s statement.]

How are things with you and him by the way? You always seem so sad whenever he’s in town! [You’re playing with fire here Sofia. She knew that, but she couldn’t help from poking some gossip from her friend none the less. And if she acts like she doesn’t know how things are going, Raven will never suspect a thing. Genius.]

[She can feel her heartbeat getting faster, she just had to stop thinking about it and she wouldn’t say anything she shouldn’t. Just don’t think about it.]

[Though the laugh that escapes is a bit nervous.]

O-Oh you know! Just a really important thing I’ve been in charge of putting on. You know how I get when I have too much stress put on me. And in terms of the house, [bites her lip] Evelyn’s been working on a new line of clothing so it’s just sparkling clean! It’s too embarrassing to have people over! Even you!

Oh ~ [Hums] I’ve been really busy prepping for something, so I’ve had a lot of free time recently! And I know! I mean it’s like I’ve been totally avoiding you, so I don’t know how I haven’t seen you around town more!

[Blinks as they get to her house, before suddenly the state of her house occurs to her.] O-On that thought! [Shouts before turning her back to rest against the door.] You stay here, come inside, stay right here. I’ll be right back!

[Several moments later, she returns.]

N-Normal!? [Pipes up once again, Raven could always see right through her. How did she do that?] I don’t know what you’re talking about! I’m completely suspicious, and obviously hiding something! [Blinks, before giving a sheepish grin.]

[Hums to herself while twirling her parasol, enjoying the sunny day while she walks through town. Her mind busy with all the things she had to get done that day.] —? [Blinks when she hears her name, before her eyes widen significantly.]

“Raven’s like a sister to me.” The purple haired girl spoke sweetly. “I’d do nothing to assure her happiness, and you make her happy. So I’m more than willing to help!”

“So, get uncomfortable! Cause if we’re starting from square one, you won’t be leaving anytime soon.” Sofia straightened her skirt. “I’ll get some tea started.” Though as she was about to turn for the kitchen, she saw the pad in his hand. Her eyebrow arched in curiosity.

“Hmph ♪.” The girl smiled proudly, basking in the praise. “Feel free to thank me now! We’ve still got a whole wedding ahead of us, and that’s going to take a whole lot less planning than just this engagement party!” The sincerity shown through her voice. “It’ll all be perfect, I promise.”

Though at the man’s confession to not have putting much thought into it yet. “You’re ready to propose but you have it all planned out already!? What are you talking about! Stand stand stand! You’re not leaving this house until we have some sort of game plan!”

Sofia blinked, nodding slowly as her cheeks were squished in such a manner. “Secret. Tell everyone. Got it♪!” 

Though with another moment, she batter his hands away, smile growing wide and eager as she continued to bounce on her heels. “Just the engagement party? Consider it planned! We’ll have it here, my house shouldn’t have nearly enough room to fit everyone in Sharance. Just give me the list of the people in Konohana you want to invite and I’ll totally forget to contact them. Heck, invite the whole town if you want, I’ve had smaller parties before.”

Sofia just stared at him, her eyes wide and perplexed.

Before she squealed very, very loudly. Obviously completely ignoring the words he had just said. “Oh my Great Native Dragons that’s so incredible horrible!” She didn’t know where to begin, her heart and mind raced.

This girl moved quick, and she hopped up, grabbed Phillip by the shoulders to pull him into a standing position, and hugged him tight before starting to bounce up and down. “I can’t believe you! Finally! You guys have been dating for less than 24 hours, I can’t believe it’s finally happening! This is the worst possible thing that could ever happen!” Though she paused, blushing as she noticed her opposite speak getting more apparent. “I-I’m trying to say, that’s so fantastic Phillip ♥♥♥!”

She released him quickly, shoving him back into his seated position as her plotting began. “We’ve got so much to plan! Raven could totally plan a party to save her life, let alone a wedding! But that’s of course why she has me!” She bit her lip and the small girl began to pace. “This has got to be small, I know Raven will absolutely adore it, but we’ve got to plan the best wedding this town’s ever seen!” 

“Well if you’re not fighting then how could I be of use to—”

Her mouth dropped, eyes looking to the man across from her in pure and utter disbelief. 

Long pause.

Longer pause.

She blinked a few times.

Sofia dropped herself back on her couch, lazily waving for Phillip to follow her and to take a seat. What in the world was this guy up to? Her head on her hand as she listened to him.

“So you come to my house, asking for a favor, but telling me a secret I have to tell?” Sofia pouted. “I dunno Phillip ♪, that’s totally the way to ask a lady to do something for you.” Though she began to giggle, batting her hand at him.

Her brow rose sharply, blinking in response to the man while growing in confusion. “Tell her you’re here? I’m so confused, you always come and see me without her!” She’d met Phillip a few times before, honestly she liked him, but Sofia was one Raven’s best friends and this whole set up sounded suspicious. “The only reason you ever come to town is to get away from her!” 

Sofia sat on her couch in the lounge, legs thrown over the side of the sofa as she seemed like she was experimenting with testing her ability to read upside down. Despite the blood that was probably rushing to her head, she seemed pretty engrossed in the book she was reading, flipping pages rather idly. 

Though the knock on the door caused her to sit straight up, wincing as the world seemed topsy turvy for a minute. “Going!” The woman shouted, enjoying her solace in being home alone by being as loud as she wanted.