Disclaimer - Microsoft and Xbox are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US. Dead or Alive and Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball are registered trademarks of Tecmo LTD. This story is in no way suggesting or questioning the sexuality of any and all of the characters mentioned. It's just a harmless bit of fun.
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Emma James was an 18 year old girl. She was 5'7, and approx. 120lbs, she had reddish blonde hair down to the middle of her back which contrasted nicely with her light blue eyes, she did regular gymnastics that kept her body well toned but she wished she could do something about her 32B chest. She wasn't the most popular girl at school, she tended to keep to herself and only had a few friends She discovered many years ago that she liked girls, the thought of boys would turn her stomach. Weekends she would baby-sit her neighbours eight year old son, Sam, he wasn't much of a handful as he would spend his time playing video games. This all changed one cold night...
Game On
Hitomi and Emma continued talking as they walked arm in arm all the way to the island. When they rounded the corner they saw Kasumi and Leifang waiting, Leifang pacing back and forth,
"Hitomi," Leifang called out as she ran towards her, "Where have you been?"
"I found her... Thinking in the jungle,"
"I'm sorry Leifang, I didn't mean to worry you,"
The two girls held each other as Kasumi came up behind,
"Come on Kasumi,"
"What?"
"Show me how to play volleyball,"
"Okay, we'll see you guys later,"
"See ya,"
Emma and Kasumi walked back up the beach, Kasumi demonstrating several volleyball moves,
"Leifang?"
"Yeah,"
"I have something I've got to tell you,"
"Really, what?"
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball Ch. 02
It turned out that Emma already knew how to play volleyball, most likely due to her new environment. Confident in her abilities she and Kasumi took on Lisa and Tina in a game in the evening, where she lost 3-7,
"That wasn't bad, for your first game," said Kasumi as they walked back to the hotel,
"We lost,"
"Winning isn't everything. Anyway, after a good nights rest you'll be fine, we can play 'em again tomorrow,"
"Yeah, you're right,"
When the two girls got to the hotel Kasumi sped up and walked backwards facing Emma,
"Hey, could give me a few minutes first?"
"What do you mean?"
"I just wanna get the room... Tidy, before you come up,"
"Oh, really?"
"Yeah," said Kasumi, blushing slightly,
"Okay, I guess I'll just hang out at the hotel,"
"Good, give me about fifteen minutes,"
"Alright,"
They split up as Kasumi headed for the stairs and Emma went to the casino, there she found Ayane and Christie playing blackjack, Helena was at the roulette table, and Tina and Lisa were bickering at the poker table. Not really a girl who knew a lot about gambling, she headed to the slot machines knowing there was minimal skill involved. The eight machines were in a line, appeared to be one for each girl, noticing Kasumi's she plopped down on the stool infront of it and put in some of the money Kasumi had given her earlier. Several minutes passed and so far Emma had not won anything, she was about to give up when she heard a voice behind her,
"Hey, try this machine,"
Turning around she saw it was Ayane,
"Why that one?"
"It's my one, plus it has a better of winning because..."
As Ayane explained Emma noticed how similar she and Kasumi were. They were the same height, about 5'2, they were about the same size but Ayane had slightly bigger breasts, and Emma found herself wondering whether Ayane's hair was naturally that colour,
"... So, you should probably give this one a try,"
"What? Oh, yeah definitely,"
Emma sat down at Ayane's machine and started playing, while Ayane sat at Kasumi's and put in some money,
"Um, Ayane?"
"Yeah?"
"Why don't you and Kasumi get along?"
Emma already knew some of the reason but she still thought it would be interesting to find out,
"It's... Complicated. Family stuff,"
"Oh, okay," Emma said, noticing the uneasiness Ayane was displaying as she asked her,
The two girls continued chatting as they played the machines, until Emma noticed her half hour had passed,
"Well, I'd better head to bed," she said,
"All right, I'll see you around,"
"Okay, good night,"
"Good night,"
Emma left the casino and headed for the stairs, a thought popped into her mind and she walked to the hotel desk,
"Excuse me, what rooms Leifang and Hitomi in?" Emma asked the lady at the desk,
"Twenty and twenty-one, they're next to each other on the second floor,"
"Thanks,"
Emma headed up the stairs, but instead of carrying on to the third floor she got off at the second and found the rooms,
"Leifang, you in here?" She asked knocking on number twenty,
With no answer she moved across to number twenty-one, where she heard moans from the other side of the door,
"Guys, you there?"
She quietly opened the door slightly and caught her breath.
"So Hitomi, what do you want to tell me?"
"It's kinda hard to say,"
"Aw c'mon, you can tell me, we're friends right?"
"Okay, but just promise me one thing,"
"What's that?"
"Promise me that no matter what happens we'll still be friends,"
"Why wouldn't we be friends?"
"Please, just promise me,"
"All right, I promise, now tell me already,"
"Leifang, I... I... I like you,"
"I like you too silly,"
"No. I mean, I like you, like you,"
Both girls lost track of time as they stared at each other, countless thoughts running for their minds,
"Please say something,"
"I... I don't..."
Leifang tried to fight back tears but couldn't, she pushed passed and ran towards the pool side, leaving Hitomi on her own,
"Leifang..."
Emma was already feeling hot in expectation of what Kasumi was up to, but the sight of Hitomi and Leifang was really turning up the heat.
Hitomi spent most of the evening on the swing in Private Beach, rocking slowly back and forth, tears running down her face, cursing herself for telling Leifang her feelings and wishing she could just get off this island. As the sun set behind the horizon, Hitomi realised how dark the sky had become and headed to the hotel. She wiped the wetness from her eyes and walked up to the main desk,
"Hi, has Leifang come in yet?"
"No, not yet,"
"Okay, thank you,"
Hitomi went up to her room her and fell face down on her bed, sobbing into the pillows. She eventually sat up and saw her reflection in a mirror against her wall, she saw her puffy eyes and messed up hair,
"God Hitomi," she said to herself, "You're such a mess,"