Angels in Japan Epilogue

The final follow up sub-story for Angels in Japan before I make a start on the sequel! Once I start on the sequel I won't be taking any more head canon requests so if you would like something, fire away! Please leave a review!
Love M xxx

Chapter 1 Angel hummed happily to herself as she cleaned up the kitchen. Things had been going brilliantly with Soryu. Aside from a small hiccup regarding a target and her jealous boyfriend, they'd hardly fought. She had the day off and had decided to surprise Soryu with his favourite breakfast- omelettes! She'd also attempted to bake muffins, which had gone disastrously, leaving her with a mess in the kitchen. She really wasn't very good with the domestic chores- omelettes were one of the few dishes she could actually make well. With a sigh, she finished clearing up the mess while Soryu finished getting dressed. As she contemplated what she would do that day, she felt a pair of strong arms snaking around her waist, pulling her back against a strong, broad chest.
'Soryu!'
'What are you doing today?' He asked, nuzzling her ear affectionately.
'I was just thinking about that… not a clue.'
'Good. Grab your bag, we're going out.' He commanded, releasing her so she could turn to face him.
'What… like a date?' She asked with a shy smile. Although they'd been together for a while now, there'd been so much going on with Mei Ling and their jobs that they'd never actually gotten the opportunity to go on an actual date.
'Yes. Would you like to go shopping?' Soryu suggested, recalling from his short experience of women that they generally enjoyed shiny, expensive things. Angel bit her lip. Shopping wasn't exactly one of her favourite things to do, but it had been a while since she'd gone to the mall and she really did need a few clothes. She went through clothes unbelievably fast because she either got shot or wounded, hence tearing the clothes or leaving them irreparably blood stained.
'Alright.' She agreed happily, giving him a quick peck on his cheek.

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Angel sighed in boredom. When Soryu had said 'date' she had, not unreasonably, expected some romantic alone time with her boyfriend. However, she'd unfortunately discovered that Soryu's loyal lapdog had decided to tag along. Inui hung on like the severely unwanted 3rd wheel, clearly not getting her hint when she suggested that he go to a nearby café for a little while. Realizing that Inui wasn't going anywhere, she turned her attention to Soryu instead. It was the first time she'd seen him dressed casually, aside from hen he was in his pyjamas, and she had to admit he looked good. The tight fitting white top showed of his fit form and he'd paired it with an elegant black blazer. 'You look hot.' She commented, causing him to blush and rub the back of his neck like he always did when he was embarrassed.
'Don't say that in public!' He scolded as Inui began to giggle at him. Angel threw up her hands as if to surrender.
'All right. Although I can't see for the life of me why not, gorgeous.' She winked flirtatiously at his as he reddened further. It was so sweet to see Soryu acting all nervous and flustered. He clearly hadn't been on many dates before. 'All we're doing is just walking around. Is that all right with you?'
'Sure. I'm just happy being with you, handsome.' She laughed at his scowl and Inui dissolved into a helpless fit of giggles. Soryu glared at him, shutting him up instantly. Soryu had been less than thrilled when Inui decided to tag along with him for protection. Now, he searched desperately for a way to shake him off.
'Hey Inui, would you mind getting me a drink from that store there?' Soryu asked, pointing to a store that was surrounded by a large crowd of people. 'We'll wait here for you.' As soon as Inui reluctantly left to get the drink, Soryu grabbed Angel's hand. 'Let's make a run for it, before he gets back!' Soryu dragged her and they both ran, dodging the crowd until they were well away from where Inui had left them. Panting they came to a stop next to a pet shop and looked at each other before bursting out laughing.
'I can't believe you just did that! He's going to freak.' She laughed, gasping for breath.
'This date's just for the two of us.' He said, pulling her in for a quick hug. She smiled up at him, glad that he wanted to be with her so badly that he'd even fight Inui off for it.
As they resumed walking, a puppy in the window of the pet store caught her eye.
'That is so cute!' She gasped, pressing her nose against the glass, as the little pup on the other side did the same.
'A pet shop, huh?'
'Isn't he adorable, Soryu!' She exclaimed, her eyes shining with a childlike joy he'd never seen before.
'Do you want it?'
'Oh, I wish I could have a pet, but my lifestyle won't allow it. I'm always travelling and I won't have time to look after it.' She sighed sadly, looking back at the puppy longingly.
'Would you like to come inside? We've got lots of puppies.' An employee asked. Angel looked up at Soryu hopefully. Even if she couldn't have one, there was no harm in playing with them. She looked at him uncertainly, unsure whether he would like to.
'You can do whatever you want.' 'Yay!' She eagerly hurried in, beaming happily at Soryu.

Inside there was a host of puppies of different breeds and they all barked excitedly, reflecting Angel's own ecstatic exuberance.
'Go ahead and pick one up.' The employee said. Angel gently picked up a Golden Labrador puppy, which instantly began to lick her hands and chin as she cradled it against her chest.
'He's so soft and warm.' She cooed. 'Want to hold it Soryu?'
'No thanks.'
'This one's popular too.' The employee said, opening the cage of a little Chihuahua, which instantly tottered up to Soryu. He warily moved away but it kept following him wherever he went.
'Why do you keep following me?'
'It looks like this one really likes you.' The employee said.
'That's adorable!' Angel laughed at the sight of the huge Soryu, carefully tying not to trip over the excited, tiny dog. Angel stroked a German Shepherd puppy, as she preferred the smart, strong breeds to the lap dog types.
'Geez... what a pain.' Soryu sighed. 'Let's go.' He strode out of the store, without waiting for Angel. With a sad sigh, Angel reluctantly put down the dog and followed Soryu.
'I guess you don't like pets.' She asked as he strode ahead. He picked up his pace, not answering her and she hurried behind him to keep up.
'Pfftt… you're just like that Chihuahua.' He teased.
'What's that supposed to mean?' She scowled.
'Dunno.' He smiled at her, before taking her arm. Glad that he'd finally decided to hold her arm, she happily leant her head against his arm and they walked around the mall.
Angel spotted a beautiful dress hanging in the window of the store and stopped to take a closer look. 'That's beautiful! I wonder if Soryu will like it? What kind of dresses does he like?' She wondered, studying the elegant, flowing white summer dress. It looked very expensive.
'You want that?' Soryu asked, noticing where she was looking.
'Oh! Soryu!' She called after him as he disappeared inside the shop.

'Give me that dress in the window.' He said to the cashier, pulling out his wallet. But Angel quickly stopped him.
'You don't have to buy it for me!'
'Huh?' He stared at her uncomprehending.
'You do not need to buy it for me.' She repeated slowly.
'You were looking at it because you want it, right?'
'I'm perfectly capable of affording it myself Soryu. I don't need you to get it for me. Besides, I don't even know if you'd like me in that kind of a dress…' She trailed off, looking away.
'I think you'd look beautiful in it.' He said quietly, holding up the stunning white dress next to her. 'It's white, which suits you because you're so pure and sweet.'
'That's the sweetest thing you've ever said to me.'
'It's true. And I know you can afford it, but I'd like to buy it for you, as a gift.' He handed the dress and his credit card over to the cashier when Angel reluctantly conceded.

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