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Rei stood still in front of the temple's stairs. The daily newspaper by her feet. She usually liked reading the morning paper. Just not when it was glaring at her with an image of her and Jadeite on the front cover.

Senator's Daughter with Mysterious Man

It was a nice picture. She knew that after her shock and angry wore off, she would cut out the image and keep it for herself. But the thought that someone had been following them on their date, made her blood boil. She could feel her angry spark in her hands. Her lips were trembling with a need to scream when cool fingers touched her palm.

Jadeite.

He began massaging her palm, then her hand until her body relaxed and she allowed him to hold her to him. "We'll figure it out." He whispered to her. His voice had just a powerful calming effect on her. She didn't speak, fearing that her voice would break, so she just nodded and let him pick up the newspaper and guide her back to the temple.

He sat her between his legs and played with her hair. He knew that she still needed a few moments to clear her head. By playing with her hair, he helped her relaxed and it let her know that he was there for her.

After several minutes she finally spoke in a whisper. "The Senator is going to want to know you."

The Senator. Jadeite knew that Rei didn't have much love for her father. While the Senator never had an scandals, he helped the people in and out of his district; a good leader but a lousy father. Even when his wife had been alive, the Senator always put his work above everything. He had met Rei almost a week after she had been born. Claiming that being there and watching it on film would be the same thing.

"What do you want?" he asked her.

Rei sighed and buried herself in his arms. "I want to run away. I want everyone to leave us alone and let us just be together… no worries… no evil to fight." She looked up to him, tears shining in her eyes. "I just want to be with you, and only you."

Jadeite kissed her with all the love and adoration in his soul. "I won't let him or his words hurt you. You must know that."

She nodded into his neck. "I don't know if I'll ever be able to see him."

Jadeite rubbed her arms and held her tight. Letting her release all her hidden emotions out.

~Rei Jadeite~

Rei wore her formal purple dress. She was the image of the prefect daughter; grace, pose and beauty. Not that she was paying attention to herself. No, her eyes were on Jadeite. He had his dress pants on and his white button up was open – a view she was clearly enjoying. He was looking for his dress shoes. Rei could see them from her spot, but she was enjoying the view far too much. Bare chested, bare footed and his hair still dripping with water down his neck. She was shivering with pleasure.

"Come on Rei!" he whined. "You must know where my shoes are! I still need to fix my hair! Your grandfather's party is a very important event! I'm going to meet all the priest – people that are going to judge me – whether you and I like it or not – if I'm worthy of you!" he searched under his bed. "Damn it! Where are they?"

Rei laughed and pulled his shoes off his dresser – where he had placed them so he wouldn't forget. Watching the blush form on his wonderful face was worth the wait. He was clearly remembering that he had put them there before his shower.

He pouted at her laughter.

"So my dashing Guardian of the East, what's my award for helping you?" she asked innocently.

The mischievous gleam that she loved so much shined in his eyes. He walked up to her and pull him towards him; kissing her with unlimited lust, knocked her down on his bed as he covered her body with his. His hands running up her thighs, grinning at the shivers running through her. She wrapped her legs around him, pulling him closer to her. He kissed her down her jaw to her neck, to her collarbone, to the top of her breast.

Then pulled back and grin at her frustration. He kissed her once more before pulling away. "Sorry my Queen, but we have a party to go to." He laughed at her glare. "Just a few more days until your 18th birthday, my Love." Jadeite's eyes turned dark. "Just a few more days."

~Rei Jadeite~

They were the couple of True Love in the eyes of the people.

Neither seem to really notice anyone beside themselves. The elders watched as women came up to the Handsome American, throwing themselves at him. But he didn't stop to talk to any of them. He gracefully dodged wondering hands with noted practice. He's movements didn't stop until he was reunited with Rei Hino.

As Jaden dodged women, Rei Hino dodged men with gracefully effort. She was polite and pose to a point. Not letting any man touch her, or kiss her hand for an improper period of time. She was a beauty, but her eyes were the thing most beautiful about her. An experience person could see the strong will in her eyes; eyes of an warrior.

As the donors of the Temple continued to come in from the cold, each and every one of them learn whispers of the couple, causing them to seek said couple. No one noticed with Senator Hino arrived.

"You too make just a beautiful couple!" Elder Misa cheered. "Absolutely beautiful! Oh the children you two will have!"

Rei and Jadeite blushed at her words. "We are too young to be thinking of children, Madam Misa." Jadeite said.

"Oh what manners!"

"His Japanese is prefect! Is he Half?"

"I want to introduce him to my daughter's husband, teach him some manners!"

Jadeite, not used to direct complaints, blushed at their words. Madam Misa took control of the situation. "Oh but you have thought of marriage, have you not?" People around them kept quiet, eager to listen. "Marriage age in Japan is sixteen, with the permission of an guardian. Surely her grandfather would bless your union!"

Grandfather laughed jollily, "I keep blessing them but they insist on waiting until Rei is at least twenty-one! I say, why wait? They're clearly meant for each other and most importantly – I want great-grandchildren!"

"Grandfather!"

The elders laughed at the red faces of the young couple.

"Rei is far too young to marry, Father-in-law."

The group froze, none of them had seen him approach them. Madam Misa bowed and crabbed walked away, leaving the little family to themselves.

~Rei Jadeite~

Takashi Hino stared as his daughter gripped the blonde stranger's hand – the one he had ordered his assistant to investigate. Looking at him in person, he categorized him. Tall – 6' 2". Blonde wavy hair. Clear Blue eyes. Caucasian- American. Protector. He watched as the man stood beside his daughter; clearly stating that his alliance was with his daughter. He would stand by her, without a word.

"Rei." He nodded at her. She looked him with blank eyes, no love or care for her father was clearly written in her eyes.

"Senator." She bowed, feeling the eyes of the people on her.

Grandfather nodded. "How have you been Takashi? It's been so long." He patted Jadeite's back. "Have you met Jaden? He's American! He's been helping at the temple. Great boyfriend to Rei! I've given them my blessing, I can't wait for more grandchildren!"

Grandfather was clearly stating his alliance out loud for all to hear.

Jadeite stood in front of Takashi Hino. He bowed politely and introduced himself. "Jaden Nolan. I work as a Research in Oxford University, but I'm transferring to Tokyo University this Winter."

"What are you researching in Japan?" Senator Hino asked.

"Japan has ancient records in art forms. Some say that there is a record of Serenity, goddess of the Moon, coming to earth. The Greek and Roman also have records, my research is to find a connection between them."

Senator Hino knew he wasn't a good father. Yes, his child never went cold or hungry. But he fail to show that he loved her. And he did love her. He wanted to improve the world for her. He wanted to live in a place of peace. Maybe if he was kind to this young man, if he showed that he approved of him, his daughter would give him a chance to improve their relationship one day.