Author Note: I don't own Love Hina. I'm using the characters from the story wich I do own. This story doesn't really follow the Anime or the Manga it happens in a different time line, though it would probably be based after Keitaro's come back from his 6 month period working with Seta.

Please be nice to me I'm still new at this fan fiction, so I might make mistakes but I will try my best to fix them in the future.

Key L.E.O. √ Lower Earth Orbit When you see Italic it will mean character thinking When I put 888888 it means a flash back

Chapter 1 The Date

Keitaro was bathing in the springs of Hinatasou when he heard a door sliding open, he was about to announce his presence with a 'guy alert', When Motoko, who wasn't paying any attention with what she was doing slipped into the water.

Keitaro slowly slipped out of the water and tried to sneak out when Motoko announced, "Urashima! Do not move I wish to speak with you."

Keitaro stopped in his tracks, and said "Motoko, How did you know it was me?."

Motoko leant back and said, "You are here because your male bath is in urgent need of repair", then in a lighter tone asked "I wish to know what you feel of me?".

Keitaro looked around and said, "'FEEL OF ME?? M-M-Motoko, This isn't a trap is it?."

Motoko shook her and said, "It is not, plus we are both adults."

Keitaro moved to the other side of the springs and said, "Motoko. I like you. You are a strong fighter and I am sorry for all the times I have a walked in on you. I didn't mean too."

Motoko laughed and said, "Do not worry Urashima."

Then she came towards him and sent him flying, landing in the back yard. "Next time announce your presence BEFORE I ENTER." She said slipping into a more comfortable position in the soothing the waters.

Keitaro limped back inside, as Shinobu had heard Keitaro's scream was on her way to see what happened this time, when she saw Keitaro limping into the building wearing only a towel around his lower body. Worriedly, Shinobu asked "Senpai, are you all right?."

He looked at her and said, "I'm fine, Motoko just knocked me out of the bath again, I'm going to my room to get changed so I can work on my bathing area."

Shinobu nodded her head and said, "Ok, then I'll leave some food in the fridge for you until your ready, all right?"

Keitaro nodded his head and walked to his room, walking in and removing his towel he heard a knock on the door, replacing his towel around his waist he walked to the door.

Naru had heard Motoko attacking Keitaro, had decided to "investigate what the (pervert) had done this time" she had told herself, (but really so she could check up on him.) They had been and official couple for about three months now but she still had trouble accepting him around everyone, so had to keep up her facade.

She went to his room and knocked on the door, she heard him approach the door and then open it. She smiled at him and said, "You're lucky, she didn't attack you harder, will you let me in?" Keitaro moved to one side to allow Naru entrance to his room.

Once Naru was in, she smiled and said, "What happened this time?"

Keitaro turned around and said, "I-I-I w-was taking a bath when Motoko came in, she seemed to be in a daze, I tried to say I was out there but I didn't have enough time. So I tried to sneak out, but she heard me and asked me what I think of her. Don't worry I told her she is a strong fighter and I was sorry for all the times I walked in on her."

Naru put her hands on her hips "obviously getting annoyed" but managed to control herself enough to say, "WHAT ELSE?"

Keitaro dropped his head and said, "I-I-I-I was on the o-o-other side of the s-s-springs and she attacked me, I swear it is all that happened."

Naru walked up to him, 'thankful that she had kept her cool enough to listen this time.' She decided then to put her arms around his neck during his usual 'im gonna die position!' saying, "All right, I believe you." Kissing his cheek, Keitaro hesitantly placed his arms around her. Runnings his hand up and down her back giving her the cute reaction he had decided he had liked ever since they became 'officially a couple' her sexy giggles.

However, as always lady luck asserts herself he felt something slipping off his body, He moved away from Naru and grabbed the towel just in time, causing Naru to turn bright red but to hide it said, "Keitaro. I am going to let you get changed and fix the damages." Keitaro nodded his head and Naru left him. Once Naru was out of his room, he removed his towel so he could dress in some old clothes he always used when he was repairing or fixing things around the house.

Being at the Dorm for about a year, Keitaro had fixed up the dorm so many times he had lost count. Su would always find new ways of destroying the dorm.
Motoko would send him flying when he managed to 'walk in on her changing'.
Naru would send him flying also, but always for no real reason. The only one who would help him was Shinobu, who would always leave some food for him. Kitsune was always gambling her money, drinking or both at the same time.

Keitaro walked to what was left of the men's bath, reason being Naru thought that Keitaro was spying on them before while she was in the springs, he had told her he couldn't see anything but as usual she didn't listen and proceeded to send him into L.E.O. A few weeks later with all the work the girls made him do around Hinatasou, Keitaro hadn't had much opportunity to fix his bath, though had managed enough so he could bathe. Both Naru and Motoko knocked him L.E.O. for another misunderstanding that had involved Kitsune, who had sneaked in on Keitaro taking a bath in order to join him, had resulted in the tip that once was the only men's bath in Hinatasou.

Keitaro looked at the damages and shook his head; he had brought all the tools he had with him because he wasn't sure what tools he would need, though looking at the amount of collateral damage he guessed it would be a long day. It was late by the time Keitaro had finished the repairs, during his 'work' he had decided to reinforce as much as he could, so that hopefully he wouldn't have so much work 'next time' as he had found himself depressingly thinking.

Rubbing his sore shoulder Keitaro said, "There, that should last a little while," picking up his tools, Keitaro set about finding the fridge to see what Shinobu had left him for his Dinner.

Meanwhile the girls where in the hot springs, having already eaten when Su said, "Where is Keitaro'os, I need him for some more playing."

Shinobu having heard this instinctually said, "He is busy repairing the men's bath, because some people 'punished' him and sent him flying." Motoko dropped her head slightly and Naru blushed.

Shinobu, embarrassingly felt the heat rising onto her features at blurting that comment out, hurriedly set about leaving as quickly as humanly possible, meaning she whent to her closest 'safe haven', went to the kitchen to prepare some more food for HER sempai.

Motoko meanwhile was having problems of her own, thinking about what had happened earlier 'I want to know if Keitaro likes me or not, I know he is going out with Naru-sempai but over the last few months I have come to accept my f-f-feelings for him,' Motoko shook her head still having trouble coming to terms with her feelings towards a certain landlord. Kitsune saw something in Motoko's eyes and said, "Hey suga! You wouldn't be having NAUGHTY! thoughts about a certain beloved landlord now would ya?"

Resulting in Motoko spitting out the tea she had began to drink, that hit Kitsune in the face while trying to stutter her denial, "I-I-I-I-I W-W-W-W-was not. I am going to my room to meditate for a while." Though she had began to realise her own feelings, she was not about to start blurting them out publicly, Motoko then got up quicker than any of the other girls had ever seen her before, trying to hide the crimson colour slowly adopting her delicate features, she quickly set about getting to her room to 'meditate'.
Once there she closed the door behind her and locked it, walking to her futon she got in to position and tried focus her mind on anything but her current thoughts, but her thoughts always returned to Keitaro. By the time Motoko came out of her internal repute it was late, glancing at her clock she couldn't believe how late it was, it was about 9:30, deciding she had wasted enough time she chose to do some training to help relieve her pent up 'stress'.

Keitaro had been on his way to his room with his leftovers when he heard someone moving on the balcony. Keitaro had decided to delay his bodies' call for food to investigate, as it was uncommon to have anyone on the balcony at this time of day. Walking to the balcony he found it was Motoko training, sitting on the step he had decidied to watch her training for a while.

Turning Motoko smiled and said, "URASHIMA, you still have not learned your lesson about your 'PERVERTED' spying on me."

Standing up quickly Keitaro replied; "I-I-I'm sorry for spying on you, I didn't mean to. I heard someone out here, so I came to investigate. Seeing it was you, I wanted to watch for a while before heading back to bed."

Motoko lowered her replica Kendo sword and said, "Please join me."

Keitaro looked around so surprised said, "Your being nice to me?? What's changed with you Motoko?"

Motoko smiled though having her back turned luckily as her face grew a scarlet hint, replied "I speak with you a moment, What is wrong with that?"

Keitaro shrugging said, "Nothing, but you would have sent me flying by now."

Motoko shook her head replying, "I didn't mean to! Keitaro, when we were in the bath, you claimed I was a strong fighter, did you mean that?"

Keitaro smiled and lean against the railing and said, "I do mean that, I know I wouldn't win against you, But when you are hurt, I made you strong again."

Motoko moved next to Keitaro and said, "Do you mind myself coming this close to you?"

Keitaro was tense for a moment, heck with Keitaro's track record one wrong move could prove fatal replied "I don't mind! Do you want me to do some training with me? I could use the work out?"

Motoko smiling replied with, and excited yet restrained (it is Motoko here people) "Fine, but first let us spend some time together here." Motoko moved closer to him, feeling him tense up said, "Relax, you are scared about me being this close to you correct?" somehow peaking Keitaro's interest as she seemed to be upset about it.

Keitaro nodded his head and said, "A little, Naru and I would at times do something like this, but it's nice to be with someone who wont punish me for it. Please don't tell Naru I said that." in a rather hasty panic.

Motoko patted his arm and said, "I will do as you ask, though now it is time to train."

Keitaro put the remnants of his dinner down, picked up the other replica Kendo sword and got into a Keitaro style Kendo stance. Motoko smiled and said, "NO, NOT HERE!" in another panic, that had Keitaro wondering if there was something wrong, possible she could have been expecting another visit from her sister!

Starting to panic at that thought Keitaro started to drift of in yet another fantasy only to be broken by Motoko continuing her reasoning, "We will practice at the rear of the building to ensure no damage to the dorm."

Keitaro nodded his head following her down through the building, as they walked down the stairs in the direction they'd just decided, Keitaro put his used dishes in the sink, then proceeded outside.

Once outside Motoko attacked him, Keitaro blocked her attack just in time and countered with an attack to her mid-section, Motoko jumped back in time to evade the attack, as a surprising turn of events Keitaro held his own for a few short hours, obviously his time with Seta had been paying off, though was never going to be mistaken for the likes of Bruce Lee.

Motoko though ended up knocking Keitaro's sword out of his hand ordering his "Surrender?"

Keitaro nodded his head and said, "I surrender."

Motoko helped him get up, stating "You have improved drastically over the recent months Urashima"

Keitaro nodded his head in reply, though sheepishly replied "You have that right, between you and Seta I've had to just to stay alive." Motoko sighed because she wanted to be alone with Keitaro but he seemed to have the idea that she still hated his guts, rather than the truth, though she couldn't fault him, he was right she has never allowed him to get close enough to find out the truth, which being Keitaro she knew had to be spelled out.

Keitaro though heard her sigh asked, "How about I take you out on date tomorrow night?"

Motoko looked at him with and excited look said, "Do you mean that?"

Keitaro nodded his head, still oblivious to her excited state said, "I have to repay you for helping me last week with Naru."

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Naru and Keitaro had been arguing again though most the shouting coming from Naru, about something Keitaro did not really understand, resulting in them spending some quality 'away from each other time', Motoko had found him stewing over what actually had happened, she had actually spent a while consoling him. Keitaro had been spending some time alone in his room doing some self study, when Naru had decided that she wanted to spend time with him, but when Keitaro hadn't replied to her calls being lost in his studies, Naru in her usually short fused temper decided to verbally bash him with 'insensitive perverted jerk,' when he still didn't answer due to cringing in the corner in utter terror Naru had decided suitable punishment was in order namely she sent him LEO.
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Motoko smiled and said, "Then I accept, but for now let us rest", leaving their training sight Motoko and Keitaro went to their respective rooms to sleep.

Keitaro lay down on his futon and due to the excessive exercise found his mind wandering, 'Wow Motoko was really strange tonight, plus she accepted my offer to dinner for thanks to her for tomorrow, O NO!! what will I do? Where should I take her? Or worse what will Narusagawa say??'

Then breaking him out of his internal repute a light came on above him peering up he saw it was coming from Naru's room, Naru moved the board that was covering the hole and poked her through, smiling she asked "Have fun?"

Keitaro looked back at her in amazement while thinking 'wow Narusagawa looks like and angel,' "I thought you were sleeping?"

Luckily Keitaro realised that he hadn't sheepishly replied "I-I was until you walked in, you made so much noise, you could wake the whole dorm if you are not careful." Proceeding to lift his pillow Keitaro tossed it at Naru, ducking back in to her room, she avoided it quickly while gathering pillows she tossed it back at him with reinforcements, namely every pillow she owned, bombarding him with good accuracy.

Thus having quickly run out of 'amunition' she knew she was in trouble, she closed her eyes while waiting for them to come flying back at her but when they didn't, curiously she peeked and saw that Keitaro was smiling while stating, "Thanks. I will be very comfortable tonight." He began to fall asleep.

Naru taking initiative looked around while deciding on a course of action turned her light off and moved over to the hole, jumping through and landing on the pillows, Keitaro rolled over saying, "Caught you."

Naru smiled and said, "You are dirty" while Keitaro who was leaning down as Naru moved at the last second ended up on top of him. Keitaro looked at her and said, "No fair." Naru leant down and kissed him, returning the favour kissed her back.

Once Naru decided that it was enough of her 'ploy' grabbed a pillow and hit Keitaro on the side of the head, though seemingly Keitaro had expected this, also grabbed one returned the favour as best he could, without hurting her.

Furthermore, a while had passed, Keitaro and Naruy stopped their 'fight' to check how late it was, having noticed it was well passed midnight, they decided to snuggle close to each other for the night fell asleep in each others arms.
Motoko woke up early as usual to do some of her morning training, went to the Annex roof, after a while Su came up to give Motoko an urgent message (well urgent in Su's case anyway) saying "MOTOKO, BREAKFAST IS READY!" nodding her head in acknowledgement Motoko followed Su down the stairs to the dinning hall.

Arriving at their destination Motoko saw Naru and Keitaro had already arrived and were laughing about something, sitting down Motoko asked "How are you feeling today Keitaro?" Naru looked wondering why the sudden interest, but kept her thoughts to herself. Motoko then asked, "What is the topic of the conversation?" in her usual stoic manner.

Keitaro explained although more for 'Naru's' benefit, "Me and Motoko haven't done any training for a while so I wanted to see if she has been keeping up with her training." Naru nodded her head while stating, "Someone told me you are taking her out on a date tonight?"

Motoko spit her tea across the table and said, "WHO TOLD YOU THAT?" Su jumped up and shouted, "I did's, I was testing my new invention out mecha-tama version XXIV, everyone else was busy when I wanted to tries it out, so I tried it out on you two" while carrying a beaming and proud smile.

Keitaro got up, walked over to Su and said, "You know it isn't very nice to spy on people."

Kitsune started to laugh, "What about you suga-mister Land-lord, you spied on us when you got here."

Keitaro dropped his head and said, "I said I was sorry about it, but look who's talking drilling spy holes in the walls."

Kitsune turning her head replied "I need some more air in my room."

Keitaro shook his head, "WHAT! And they just happen to go into my room."

Naru replied in her usual frustrated anger mood, "OK, KEITARO you can take Motoko out on a date but if she gets hurt I will be hurt your." Though on the inside 'why does he want to spend time with Motoko and not me? Did something happen, does he love me anymore, ohhhh who cares, I DON'T LOVE HIM ANYWAY, who cares what he does.'

While going through her own internal rebut, Keitaro cringingly nodded his head and said, "I'm going to take a soak because I need one after the work I did." He got up and walked out of the room to go to have a bath in the springs, namely because his bath/barrel was still not in working order, mainly because not only does he have to fix the bathroom, but still keep up his maintenance duties too.
Once there he removed his clothes and slipped into the soothing water, while considering what just happened 'Wow, Naru actually is letting me go on a date with Mototk? What if she doesn't like me anymore? What if I screw up tonight, Motoko won't hesitate to punish me then when Naru finds out and if there's anything left of me Naru 'l kill me instead!!'

Hearing the door sliding open, Keitaro shouted "GUY ALERT." Naru poked her head out and asked, "Want some company?"

Keitaro replied "N-N-N-NARU, O-O-Ok, what's going on?"

Naru came toward him and said, "I want to make sure my boyfriend is alright."

Keitaro moved more into the water and said, "I'm fine what are you getting at?"

Naru slipped into the water and said, "Last night during the pillow fight, I thought you were hurt."

Keitaro shook his head and stood while saying "I'm fine see," but Keitaro then noticed he forgot his towel, so quickly he dived back into the water to try and cling to what modesty he had left, while sputtering a "S-S-Sorry Naru"

Naru moved over to him ignoring her usual sense of 'THE PERVERT MUST DIE' syndrome as calmly as she could walked over, while placing her head on his shoulder still trying to calm herself to find out what she wanted to know.

Naru then asked, "Keitaro? Are upset about going out with a date with Motoko?"

Keitaro looked at her and said, "Naru, I'm happy about this date, because I owe her so much I want to give Motoko something back."

Naru laughed asked, "Aren't you enjoying training with her?"

Keitaro shook his head and said, "She keeps me on my toes, I like it when we are training and to be honest when I'm confused she helps me to work them out."

Naru began to eye him curiously, Keitaro realising the 'iminent beanting mode' working in and said, "Don't worry I NEVER talk about us."

Naru chuckling stated, "GOOD." Though Keitaro thought 'I do talk to her about our problems, but I can't let Naru find out, NO NO NO! She helps me more than you think, Naru, to be honest I think I am starting to LIKE like Motoko. But I love though, Naru don't I ?.?.?'

Naru softly stroked Keitaro's chin as he had left for his dreams or what she thought was his dreams and asked, "You all right" while searching his eyes curiously.

Keitaro realising he had not spoken for a while nodded his head and said, "I was thinking about something." Naru nodded her head and decided to let it rest for now, 'the stupid baka must be thinking im gonna punish him or something??'

They spent the next 20 minutes or so cuddled up in the soothing water together. When Naru said, "I am going to read for a bit."

Keitaro nodded his head in acknowledgement, "Ok."

Once she was gone Keitaro sighed 'I don't know why but I think I'm starting to have those feelings for Motoko, WHY?' Keitaro thought about that for a good 10 minutes before he realised if he stayed much longer he'd look like a prune, so decided to get out and change, so he could work on the men's bath and get it fixed because he didn't like to be in the woman's bath.

Keitaro went to his room to make sure everything was in order before he started; walking to his window he saw that Motoko was training on the Annex roof. Meanwhile Motoko had been training for some time had decided to take a short break to get herself a drink, on her way down she heard someone ascending the steps.

She turned around and saw that it was Keitaro; spotting Motoko on his way up Keitaro gave her a quick wave and began to walk off to the men's bath, Motoko had been momentarily stunned as the man she had been thinking about all this time, frustratingly shook her head shouted, "URASHIMA! P-Please stay, I need to speak with you!"

Keitaro gulped in panic but forced himself to reply, "Y-Y-Yes Motoko, but can't it wait until the date tonight cause I have so much to do right now."

Motoko nodded her head and said, "I understand, you have chores to do? You still have to fix your bath," While trying to think of something else to say, then a bulb appeard above her head, "URASHIMA! You still need to train more; you still have some weight around your mid section." Thinking 'help me ancestors, of all the things to say to him, spirits help me.'

Keitaro smiled and said, "Motoko, your right but you need to work on your legs?" Keitaro realising that he had just insulted the living equivalent of the Terminator covered his mouth; while babbling apologies and dropping into his 'oh shit I'm gonna die position.'

Motoko hearing his reply and like a field of bull's seeing Ronald McDonalds red hair charged "URASHIMA, Rock splitting sword," with imminent death on her mind attacked him. Meanwhile, Keitaro had began to realise that Motoko was taking a little longer than normal to attack him, had started to get up only to see her coming towards him, in the blink of an eye reacted bringing both of his hands up in front of him, caught her blade in mid swing, 'wow, I caught her blade again'. Motoko looked at him in disbelief, 'Keitaro, H-H-How', "You have improved Urashima." Keitaro realised that she was not going to let it drop ran for the Annex roof 'OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD Motokos going to kill me, gotta get away from here.' Motoko giving chase, somehow reaching the roof just before Motoko, he grabbed a kendo sword Motoko had left out, due to her still training.

Motoko saw him moving his hand back to grab the wooden sword and jumped out of the way just in time to dodge Keitaro's swipe, Keitaro for all his worth tried to manoeuvre her but couldn't, (hey this is Motoko here) she just blocked the attacks, and threw some of her own in just for fun.

It was about 3:00 in the afternoon before they were both tried, Motoko trying to catch her breath had been impressed with Keitaro's stamina, 'how was Urashima able to keep up, he has really been working hard in his training with Seta, wow,' loosing track of her self Motoko, began a fantasy of Keitaro eventually defeating her and claiming 'her' as his prize and the wondrous things she could do with him which would of made even Kitsune go wondrous shades of crimson.

When Shinobu came out to announce, "Sempai, would you and Motoko-sempai like a snack, after all of your hard training"

Keitaro nodded his head and said, "yes please Shinobu, we have been working out a great deal today, Motoko?" Motoko nodded her head because she was trying still to 'catch her breath', though the fantasies she was living in her mind were not helping, so much so she could only nod her head a second time in response.

They walked inside and went downstairs so they could have a snack and rest, Motoko sat down next to Keitaro, looking at Motoko out of the corner of his eye Keitaro asked "Motoko, you have some good moves, you keep on surprising me more every time we fight."

Motoko turned her head, "Same for you Urashima," She said when she had calmed herself, Shinobu came back with two glasses of water and said, "I was watching the fight between you two for about 10 minutes, you were really good sempai!" in her usual shy manner while her face started going shades of red, due to embarrassment of being to compliment HER sempai in front of Motoko.

Having refreshed himself Keitaro got up and said, "I am going to take a soak before the date tonight all right Motoko?" Motoko had forgot about the date tonight and started to panic 'oh no, I forgot what will I wear, I had planned to look earlier but lost track of time thanks to HIM'. Motoko realised she was being spoken to replied "I have not forgotten, I was merely testing to see if you remembered Urashima, I am going to soak in the springs, you can use your own bath Urashima," With a little more malice than she intended so abruptly left.

Keitaro headed towards the men's bath/barrel, changed and slipped into the man's bath 'I'm so sore.' Motoko in the meantime was in the springs thinking the exact same thing 'I'm so sore, Kei-Urashima certainly has improved a great deal, and what were those thoughts, being around him so long has perverted my mind, am I becoming weak??' As her thoughts were scorning her Motoko realised she hadn't gotten anything to wear and panicked 'what will I do I have nothing to wear, I will have to think of something and quickly,' getting dried quickly Motoko ran to her room to get changed.

Motoko walked to her dresser and looked around, when she heard a knock on her door, She still only wore her towel but went to see who it was. Kitsune had been playing the ponies when she heard Motoko in her room, she walked to Motoko's room and knocked on the door, a few moments later Motoko open her door surprised, asked "Kitsune, what are you doing here?"

Kitsune looked at her and said, "Hiya suga! You need some help picking out some clothes to wear for your big date with Keitaro?"

Motoko was surprised, Kitsune of all people was offering to help her, but was eyeing her sceptically as to what her true intent was but held her tongue as she badly needed help, stated "I do require some help, but why are you offering to help me?"

Kitsune ignored her comment and walked past Motoko and into her room, "Let's see what we have to work with."

Motoko closed the door, "Thank you Kitsune, you know I haven't been on a date before, I do not believe I have any sufficient items!" in a semi panicked state.

Kitsune smiled, "Don't worry about it suga! If you don't have anything I have plenty, leave it to me."

Meanwhile, downstairs Keitaro was getting ready; he had some money for a date like this, though originally he'd planned to use it on Naru, he would treat Motoko to a movie and dinner.

Choosing his clothes with casual in mind Keitaro chose to wear some blue-jeans and a long sleeve shirt for the date, which he in honestly liked, with that grabbed his wallet and left to go downstairs to meet Motoko.

Kitsune said, "suga! You were right there's nothing here that would be good to go on a date, follow me," before Motoko could say anything about not wanted anything too revealing Kitsune had pulled Motoko down to her room.

Kitsune opened the door all the while pulling Motoko into her room, who was bearly able to keep her modesty intact as she was still bearly wearing her towel, closing the door Motoko walked over to the window to let out the smell of sake and other smells out of the room.

Kitsune opened her closest, "Ok. Let me see." She reached in and removed a couple of clothes, while finding a bra and rather different for Motoko's taste panties. Kitsune held the bra up to Motoko's chest, "Ok. You are a bit smaller then me." Going back to her wardrobe kept looking until she found a bra that would work for the time being.

Motoko took the bra and said, "I do not believe I can wear this Kitsune!" Kitsune waved her hand in dismissal and said, "don't worry about it, it's only for one night." Before Motoko knew what happened Kitsune had removed the towel and had put the bra on her.

Motoko felt weird wearing something like this 'by the spirits why must I Aoyama Motoko wear such a thing.' She would normally wrap her chest in bindings but never wear something like this, but thinking about this 'maybe Urashima would like to see me in this' as Motoko began to fantasize, Kitsune had already dressed her in some rather skimpy underwear and was busy picking up outfits, she tossed many onto the bed and said, "Motoko, Suga! You in there?"

Motoko broken from her fantasy just as 'Keitaro' was busy trying a strange notion that can't be addressed here, stuttered an apology while trying to will the blush that she was sure covered her entire body.

Kitsune continued "you know suga! You'll have to pick something yourself." Motoko walked over to the pile of clothes, picking out an outfit that in her mind showed too much of her body, she held it up in front of her in the mirror and tried to imagine what she would look like walking next to Keitaro in it said, "I would like to borrow this one for the night."

Kitsune smiled a wicked smile and said, "I don't mind, let me help you."

Once Motoko was dressed, Kitsune said, "Now let's do something about your hair."

Haruka suddenly appeared saying, "Leave that to me."

Kitsune didn't hear her door opening but Motoko responded with, "Haruka-san, thanks, but how did you know?"

She smiled and said, "Su."

Motoko nodded her head but said, "Privacy is in short supply within the Hinatasou!"

Haruka shook her head and said, "don't worry about it, you should just enjoy your date with my nephew!"

Motoko becoming temporarily speechless and very very red, simple replied with a nod. Haruka sat Motoko down on a chair and began to style her hair, "Motoko, please make sure you BOTH have a fun time all right, when I saw you two training earlier, even Keitaro seemed to be enjoying his sparring with you!" Motoko nodded her head slightly because Haruka was doing her hair.

It took Haruka about 20 minutes or so to do Motoko's hair just right, Kitsune leant against the mirror admiring Haruka's skill. Motoko wanted to have a look but Haruka said, "Not until I am done, so Kitsune don't you move!"

Once she was done Kitsune let Motoko have a look at herself in the mirror, Motoko couldn't believe her eyes at how beautiful she looked, Haruka smiled and said, "you don't want to keep your date waiting? Do you?"

Kitsune managed to sneak out of her room without being noticed, Motoko (mainly because she was to pre occupied just how pretty the face looking back at her in the mirror was to notice.) Arriving downstairs Kitsune saw Keitaro was sitting on the couch waiting for Motoko to come down so they could begin their date, Kitsune cleared her throat causing Keitaro stand up, "Where's Motoko?"

Smiling Kitsune said, "Here is your date," Shinobu hearing the words Keitaro and date came out to have a look; but seeing Motoko just stopped her dead in her tracks. Motoko came down the stairs just as Keitaro began to look for her, his jaw hiiting the ground when he saw her.

Naru poked him in the side and said, "Close your mouth," at his reaction, just to remind him that she was right there next to him.

Keitaro closed his mouth and said, "Motoko, you are so beautiful?"

Motoko blushing simply replied "Thank you Urashima!"

He walked up to her and asked, "Please let me escort you?" Motoko took his hand as he guided her down the rest of the stairs.

Shinobu smiled and said, "M-Motoko-sempai, have fun on your date."

Motoko nodded her head in acknowledgement "we shall."

Furthermore, just as Keitaro slid the front door of the apartments open, Motoko became very conscious of how much of herself was revealed as the cool night air touched her skin hastily slammed it shut "I can not leave dressed like this! I am simply not able too, I might look beautiful but I would not enjoy my evening like this, I wish to wear normal clothes, Urashima PLEASE!"

While giving Keitaro one of her newly achieved and what Keitaro had dubbed 'DEMON EYES,' He nodded his head in acknowledge mind and for his own protection, but before he realised said, "but at least please keep your hair like that? its really nice?"

Motoko nodded her head "I will return shortly," dashing up the stairs she got dresses in a casual pants and shirt.

Kitsune realising all of her work had now been ruined said, "Hey there suga! What's wrong with the dress I've been out in it?? But hey as my present to you can keep the dress," though being Kitsune inside she was thinking 'it fits your body better cause I haven't worn it in a while and my twins have gotten bigger since then, he he, plus now I can tease her endlessly now, he he.'

Motoko nodded her head in thanks, while Keitaro picked up his jacket simply because he thought being out with Motoko, he'll probably end up LEO, so he felt it was too cold for one of his 'long walks home.' 10 minutes later Motoko came back down and said, "I am prepared now Urashima!" Nodding his head Keitaro replied, "Ok, see you girls later."

Offering her his arm Keitaro led a hesitant Motoko down the stairs and off on their 'Date', half of the way down Keitaro felt something hard and long hit him and depressingly began to wonder 'has she brought her sword?? I thought this was a date with me, but then again she probably thinks I'm going to try to have my perverted way at some point.'

Becoming very self conscious Keitaro moved slightly away from Motoko, who though hesitant at first had found she liked being this close to him, her Bushido side taking over swore would never of admit to this at gun point, felt Keitaro move away. Motoko felt him move away and wondered about this 'why has he moved away?? Maybe he doesn't really wish to be here, but merely pretending??' when she decided to ask him point blank "What is wrong Kei-Urashima?"

Looking like a deer caught in the headlights Keitaro replied, "You have your Kendo sword with you."

To which Motoko replied, "Of course, it is unfitting of a warrior to be without" as if he had just asked the most stupid question ever.

Keitaro, for the first time bravely said, "Why?? Were on a date, I promise I wouldn't do anything to you, and you know how I take my promises!!" in a very concerned voice.

Motoko found she could not argue with that nor did she want to she just wanted to spend time with the only person to ever make her feel so weak and strong at the same time. As she recalled how he always kept his promises even going as far as when he helped her with her sister, and didn't take advantage of her 'weakened state' replied "If you like w-w-we can return to the apartments to replace it?" finding it very hard even if she did want to have some time with Keitaro alone.

Keitaro replied "I can do it if you like."

Motoko nodding her head said, "NO! I will do it, merely wait for me here Urashima!" rather more forcefully than intended but had the desired effect none the less, namely Keitaro not even trying to argue, which we all know is because he is currently cringing in terror.

Motoko then turns and heads back up to the apartments, Keitaro having been left alone began to wonder 'WOW, she was so scary then, but WOW I don't know why, But Motoko was very hot, no not now I'm in love with Naru not Motoko, N-A-R-U. But what does Motoko think of me? I know she said she love's me but, OK, I'm going to ask her what she thinks of me tonight??'

A few minutes later Motoko came back, stating "Ok Urashima it is done! What do you have planned for our date?"

Keitaro took a deep breath and said, "I thinking that maybe we could go to the movies and then maybe have dinner! If we have some time after we could walk next to the river?"

Motoko smiled and said, "I am hungry after today's sparring session so I believe dinner first and then the movie?" Keitaro nodded his head in reply, with that left for the restaurant he had chosen.

On their way to the restaurant Motoko asked, "where are we going Urashima, it better not be a beef-bowl as Naru-sempai said"

Keitaro beginning to fear an immenent beating replied "N-N-NO, aunt Haruka told of this nice place at the east side of Hinata, I thought we could go there."

Arriving at the restaurant Motoko was temporarily stunned, the restaurant though not a 5 star gourmet, was quite a romantic looking one, every table they could see seemed set for the mood, strolling violinists candle light etc. Opening the door for her they where greeted by a pretty young waitress who looked not to be older that Keitaro himself asked "table for two??"

Momentarily stunned the couple simply nodded their heads in perfect unison, the waitress nodded her head and asked them "follow me please," following the waitress to their table, which luckily to Keitaro's gratitude had been having a quiet night, as he forgot to book a table, lead them over to a table near a window and said, "What would you like to drink?"

Keitaro looked at the drinks but decided "water for now please, how about you Motoko?"

Motoko replied "I will have water also."

The waitress left to get some water for them, so Keitaro decided to study the menu said "I think I'll have the pork and rice with a glass of sake."

Motoko laughed as being Keitaro what else would he have chosen, even in a fancy restaurant, replied "I believe I will have roast beef on rice with some sake also." Though she did not usually drink she thought 'I do wish to enjoy my time with Keitaro, so maybe a little sake would be ok.'

The waitress came to the couple with the water and an order form asked, "What would you like to eat?"

Keitaro looked at the waitress "c-could I have the Pork fried Rice and a glass of sake, could my friend have Roast beef on rice with sake too please."

The waitress smiling replied "Ok, i'll put the order through for you now." She left then to place their order, Keitaro who by now was embarrassed not being used to being treated with respect by a beautiful women, tried to hide this by taking a sip of his water said, "Motoko, are you enjoying our date so far?"

Motoko smiled, "I am having a fun time, I have not been out on a date before, thank you for taking me."

Keitaro waved it off saying, "Don't worry about it, you have helped me with all of my problems and I would like to thank you properly."

Motoko blushed, which Keitaro noticed wondering 'why is she blushing??' when Motoko replied "Keitaro, p-please d-do not say s-such things, you have helped myself much in the past, I simply return the favour."

The waitress brought over their drinks and said, "Your meal will be out shortly!" Then she went back to the kitchen.

Motoko took a sip of her sake, not used to the strong after shock she blurted out "STRONG?"

Keitaro took a sip of his "Yeah, your right, good thing we ordered water." 10 minutes later the food was set before them. They ate their meal when Keitaro looked at Motoko "You know if I'd have met you first I would probably have gone out with you."

Motoko stunned looked at him and asked, "Do you really mean that Keitaro."

Nodding his head "I do mean that, lately when I am around you I feel like I can open up my feelings and tell you anything."

Motoko leant over and decided to do something she would normally never do, but being alone with him gave her strength of resolve, "I know you and Naru-sempai are together but I wish to ask you something personal?"

Keitaro moved closer to Motoko picking up on her reluctance, "Whatever it is I will understand." Motoko looked into Keitaro's eyes seeing that he understood.

Taking a deep breath Motoko and said "Firstly I am not trying to take you away from Naru-sempai but I-I-I t-think I I I..."

Not understanding what she was trying to say Keitaro said "what Motoko?"

Motoko getting frustrated by her own reluctance, that if she didn't say it now she never would "IthinkIlikeyouKeitaro" in such a quick way Keitaro had to stop to think about what she said.

After a few minutes of stunned silence Keitaro leant in close off his chair and into Motoko and asked, "Who do you like?"

Motoko face faulted, getting back up she looked at him "I think I like you, because when we train I have so much fun and whenever I feel bad you make me feel so good about myself Keitaro?"

Stunned at this Keitaro reached out a hand taking Motoko's in his own said, "I feel the same way, you're like a wall I can put my back up against in a fight! What I'm about to say doesn't leave here all right?"

Motoko nodded her head in agreement "I understand Keitaro, I swear by the spirits that I will not tell anyone about what you are to say to me."

Keitaro took a deep breath, "Motoko, during my time at the dorm we didn't get off on the right foot did we?" Motoko nodded in agreement. "But having gotten to know each other I have come to have feelings for you, it started when I was away with Seta I didn't know it at the time, but came to realise I liked you a lot since I came back we sparred together and Motoko I like you too."

Motoko smiled and said, "I believe I understand, Let us finish our dinner then we can head out of a walk." Keitaro nodded his head and sat back in his chair to finish his dinner, after that they hardly spoke but interestingly Motoko's mind went into overdrive of thoughts 'I can not believe it, he said that he liked me, now what am I going to do, NO he must mean just as a friend, I like him more than that, but how am I going to tell him? During the walk I will tell him, but what would Naru-sempai say? I hope he will understand.'

Having enough of her internal Motoko decided she needed to be on her own for a moment so she said, "I have to use the ladies' room for a moment." Keitaro being always the gentlemen stood up, set about helping her, pulling Motoko's chair out for her, unaccustomed to this she simply, but dashed to the toilet too embarrassed to say anything.

Keitaro watched Motoko run of thinking 'WOW, she really needed to go!' but blushed as he watched her body move noticing her shapely rear was much more prominent, as she had chosen to wear a pair of tighter fitting clothes than she would normally wear.

Meanwhile Motoko was in the ladies room still shocked beyond belie, she looked at herself in the mirror and said, "You are an Aoyama! Get control of yourself, what would big sister say?? You are right Keitaro, I am a wall you can lean against and you are the same for me."

Motoko finally resting her frantic mind finished and returned to Keitaro, reaching their table she said, "I have returned Ura-Keitaro." Getting up he moved to pull the chair out for Motoko, sitting down he pushed it back under so she could continue with her meal.

Sitting down yo finish his own mean Keitaro said "Motoko, I don't want to sound like a pervert you say I am, but the outfit your wearing is very nice, what I mean is you look very good in it"

Reaching over the table Motoko said, "Ummm, T-T-That's ok I do not believe you are a pervert for looking at me." They spent a further 20 minutes before finishing their meal and leaving.

Keitaro paid the bill for the both of them as it was his idea, but decided to ask "What do you want to do now?"

Motoko smiling said, "How about we walk around for a while as it is still early in the evening to head back to the dorm, or if you still wish go to the movies."

He nodded his head and held out his arm for her, Motoko smiled and snuggled close to him, "You are a real gentleman Keitaro, so I am trusting you."

Keitaro blushed but managed to reply none the less "Thank you very much for telling me that, I'm glad you can trust me it means so much to know." Choosing to enjoy the moment Motoko rested her head on his shoulder as they walked to a near by park to watch the sunset at the river bank walk.

As they strolled along Keitaro felt Motoko shiver and asked "You ok Motoko?"

Smiling she replied "A cold breeze that is all."

Keitaro removed his jacket and placed it over Motoko shoulders to keep her warm, "It will keep you warm."

She smiled and said "Thank you" fighting her blush from earlier from returning with a vengeance.

As they strolled along enjoying 'their' moment Motoko couldn't believe the feelings she was feeling just walking with someone she really liked, suddenly stopped and said, "Keitaro. I would like to tell you something all right?"

Keitaro looked at her worriedly asked "What's wrong Motoko? Are you tired? If you want we can go back to the dorm?"

She shook her head "No, Keitaro, I wish to tell you something! Please understand I do not know how to express what I wish to say properly, so please allow me to say what I have to say before you reply."

Keitaro turned to stare directly into her eyes and said, "I understand."

Smiling Motoko decided to throw caution to the wind said, "Keitaro, I believe I LOVE love you?"

Keitaro knew that she loved him but being as naive as only he can be, thought it was like an older brother or close relative sort of feeling, not that kind of love. Stunned Keitaro pulled her close to his chest and said "Motoko, I think I'm having similar feelings, but I have Naru! I promise you though I will be you boyfriend if me and Naru fall apart!"

Motoko felt his heart pace had quickened being so close to him said, "Do you mean that Keitaro."

Feeling her begin to quiver he lifted her head by putting his hand beneath her jaw asked, "Motoko, I do mean that, it's a promise."

Motoko had started to cry by now, "Ok, for now that will have to do", but against her better judgement or just lost in the moment leaned her head into Keitaro planting a quick kiss upon his lips.

Stunned out of reply by the action Keitaro did the only thing he could he reached up and wiped the tears from her eyes, while Motoko, while just as stunned as he was recovered and asked "let us go to the movie theatre you promised to take me to"

Keitaro getting some mobility back replied "Ok, you can chose which one we see." She nodded her head and snuggled closer to him, but this time she didn't feel him tense up when she snuggled close to him, instead she felt his arm go around her waist holding her closer to him.

She was smiling as they reached the theatre they made it to the theatre to see what was playing; Motoko saw a movie that caught her eye said, "Keitaro, I wish to try this one." She pointed to the poster called 'The warrior's last stand.'

He smiled seeing it was an action movie said, "Perfect," They walked to the ticket booth and ordered their tickets, before entering the movie he decided to order a medium popcorn and drinks for them to share also.

With the movie finishing the couple were walking back to the Hinata apartments, when Motoko decided to move closer to him, in response Keitaro placed his arm about her asked "is it ok that I put my arm around you?"

Motoko replied "If I did mind you would have been sent flying right about now."

Keitaro hesitantly smiled at her and said, "Ok."

It was about 11:00pm by the time they reached the dorm, Motoko separated from him and said, "Keitaro, this has been the most wonderful night with you!" Reaching the top of the steps they saw that all the lights were off meaning everyone was asleep.

Motoko touched Keitaro on his cheek so turned to look her and said, "Motoko, What's wrong?"

Motoko smiled and said, "I would like to know if you enjoyed the kiss I gave you earlier?"

To which Keitaro sheepishly replied "I didn't mind, but if Naru finds out." Motoko giggled while moving closer to Keitaro and gave him another kiss. Keitaro himself was in awe to be kissed by a girl vene when he was with his on/off girlfriend Naru was rare, but Motoko had wanted to kiss him not once today but twice.

The second kiss though gave him a different set of feelings for some reason, Motoko's lips were soft luscious, but when he was with Naru it always seemed forced but this simply felt right. However, Keitaro became nervous as she pulled away with her indifferent expression back upon her face, fearing the worst he hesitantly asked "M-M-Motoko."

Motoko eyeing him made Keitaro wonder if he'd done something wrong when she simply said, "Night Urashima, see you in the morning for training."

Keitaro nodded his head and said, "S-S-See you in the m-morning." All the while wondering what he had done wrong, giving it up to something he just couldn't figure out he left to go to his room.

What Motoko and Keitaro didn't know though was someone was still up and suspiciously watched them from the third floor balcony...

I like teasing the readers. You might think it is someone but you might be wrong you have to wait for the next chapter of the story to come out. When Shinobu called Keitaro 'Senpai' it means elder because Shinobu looks up to him. I would like to thank Lyther for editing this and the up coming chapters