I raced to my room, flinging open the wardrobe, and got to work. In less than 15 minutes I had worked my way through all my clothes, finally deciding on a short grey denim dress (A.N. Picture of dress on my profile) with some grey flats, with small bows on the toes. I left my hair down with some light curls and draped across my left shoulder, held by a small clip. I then started on my make-up. I added a little mascara, eyeliner and light grey eye shadow; making my eyes stand out. I applied a light shade of pink lip gloss, before glancing at my clock, which read 10:30. WHAT! I had spent more than half an hour doing my make-up, and I had 5 minutes to get to the Shen-Gong-Wu vault. With one last look in the mirror, I raced out of my room and sprinted down the hall. Grrr...Note to self: - Always have a back-up outfit for surprise dates...Huh...Dates...When was the last time I went on a date? Being at the temple, we did miss out on a lot, but we got to experience so much more. I mean how many girls can say they've met a talking bean. But I would also be lying if I said I didn't miss my old life, having girl talks with Keiko, shopping, going to the cinema, sleepovers...And...Dating, sure I haven't even had my first kiss yet, but maybe I would of if I hadn't come to the Temple. Not that I'm saying I would ever swap my time here. I would never leave, I couldn't.
Yeah, just imagine what Raimundo would do.
Raimundo. He wouldn't care, probably be better without me, he's always saying how I let my emotions take over and explode at people.
Ah, come on, you know Rai couldn't live without you.
I smiled at that. Raimundo Pedrosa, The Almighty Leader, falling for me. Ridiculous, but a girl can dream. I stepped out into the courtyard, the night air sprayed on my face, I stared at the tall and ancient building that was the Shen-Gong-Wu vault. My eye's gradually made their way to the entrance meeting with a pair of bright, forest green eyes.
I slowly mad my way over to the vault, where Raimundo was currently leaning, his arms folded against his chest. Cautious step by, cautious step. I half expected to find a tripwire or a bucket of water that had my name written on it. We may have matured, but that didn't mean Rai had stopped with the occasional prank.
"Hey Rai, what you doing out here?" I asked. A smile found its way onto his face, I always did like that smile.
"I could ask you the same thing" he replied, looking me in the eyes. They were full of mischief and something I had never seen before, in his eyes anyway, but seemed awfully familiar. I then realised, I had been silent for more than a minute, lost in his eyes.
"Oh, I was just meeting Jake" I said in a rush, a blush creeping on my cheeks. He took a step towards me, unfolding his arms so that they were now either side of him.
"In that?" He asked, looking me up and down, raising an eyebrow. But, the smile still remained on his face. I looked down at my dress, looking almost white the moonlight (A.N. Just play along).
"Yeah, what's wrong with it?" I asked, looking back up at him, to find his face just inches from mine.
"Nothing", he said with a grin," Just a little outgoing for a first date don't you think?" his grin widening. I blushed and backed away slightly, feeling uncomfortable. I fingered my dress, feeling the soft fabric beneath my fingers. Then I suddenly thought of something.
"Who said this was a date?" I replied, and smiled when I saw him stiffen slightly. Gotcha now Pedrosa.
"I-Um...Uhhh" he stuttered, I could see the heat rising to his cheeks. I was confused by this; usually he would reply with a cocky remark by now. Does he like me? A small flame of hope started to burn inside me.
"Eavesdropping again Pedrosa, aren't we too old for that?" I replied smiling, he wasn't the only one with tricks up his sleeve.
"No... Not eavesdropping, just looking out for my fellow Dragon" He said, his smile returning, and with that the flame was gone. That's all I am to him, "a fellow Dragon", a friend, a teammate. I could feel my eyes stinging and looked away instantly, I stepped back once again. I knew if I looked into his eyes again I wouldn't be able to control myself, I needed to get away. Fast.
"I'm sorry Raimundo, but I need to go find my Date" The words tasted bitter in my mouth, but it was better than getting my heart broken, without him even realising it. I quickly brushed past him and disappear behind the tall building. But I was quickly pulled back and pinned against the wall, a hand tilting my head to meet a pair of forest green eyes.
"Don't go" he said, almost desperately, my eyes widened in shock. Not once in the entire time at the temple had Raimundo spoken like that. Not once.
I pulled her back, trapping her in-between the wall of the vault and my Chest. I placed one my hands either side of her head, the other tilting her head to look at me. I could see shock and fear swirling in her crystal orbs, hot tears rolled down her cheeks. I went to wipe them away, but she batted my hand away, using that time to again avoid my gaze. I was close enough to feel her heartbeat, like a fast drumming, hammering against my chest.
"Don't go, please" I begged, trying to gain eye contact once again, but Kimiko squirmed in my grasp, trying to break free. More tears flowing down her face.
"Rai, I have to go" She said, pushing against my chest with little force, barely moving me an inch. We both knew that she had more strength in her, either she was too tired to fight me off; or she didn't want to. Happiness burst inside me, but I kept my face emotionless, my eyes boring into the top of her head. I tilted her face upwards forcing her to look me in the eye, but she still refused to let me see what she was thinking. I always knew what Kimiko was thinking by looking in her eyes, from despair to joy, I could always tell. What was that saying, 'eyes are gateways into the soul'? Well that's defiantly Kimiko, showing her emotions clearly, but only so the most observant person could tell.
"Rai, I NEED TO GO!" she cried, punching my arm. Even though the pain was excruciating, I didn't move.
"Do you like him?" I asked angrily. Her head shot up, the punching stopped and she looked into my eyes. I could see disbelief, anger, sadness and something that surprised me the most...Love. She stared straight into my eyes as she nodded her head, aggression taking over.
"Do you love him?" I asked boldly. My face not moving an inch. Again, she took a while to answer, but suddenly...
"No" she cried softly, as more tears slid down her face, this time letting me wipe them away with my thumb. I was overjoyed, she didn't love him.
Hold your horses, she might not love him, but does she love you? That is the question.
Fine.
"Do you love me?" I asked slowly and quietly, she probably wouldn't have heard me unless she was standing right in front of me. I heard her let out a gasp and a bright blush crept on her cheeks, burning in the moonlight. I could see she was mulling this question over, questioning herself, I could see it in her eyes. The silence was probably the most brutal thing I will ever experience in my life, the minutes ticked on and she still didn't give me an answer. Till finally...
"Yes" She whispered, the wind whipping it to my ears. It was like fireworks exploded in my head, the girl I had been pining after for nearly 4 years now, had just told me that she loved me. I could have died there and then.
Well, that's enough for me. Go get her.
I pressed lips on hers, pleased to feel her gasp at the contact, but not pull away. Instead she wrapped her arms around my neck and griped tightly on my shirt. I snaked my arms around her waist and licked at her lips, permitting entrance, and she obliged. Our tongues wrestled for dominance, taking in each other's taste; each desperately clinging onto the other (A.N. Just to clarify, NOT their tongues...Sick minded people). We were locked in our blissful moment, nothing being able to separate us...well.
"Uh-hmmm" We both jumped, pulling away from each other, but still clinging to one another tightly. We both turned to see Jake, in a tuxedo holding a Rose. He looked like he had just had just been hit with the Fist of Tebigong, his eyes were shielded by his fringe.
"It seems you too are busy right now, I'll leave you too it" He said solemnly, before leaving quickly and was out of sight before either of us could blink. Now I know this may sound really unsympathetic, but I swear I would have danced around and cheered if Kimiko wasn't still griping to my shirt. Suddenly, I could feel Kimiko fidgeting in my arms.
"We should go after him" She said, looking blankly at the spot where Jake was once standing, now being occupied by a rose, withering on the ground. I turned her to face me, cupping her face with my hands.
"Jake is a big boy, and if he heard anything that you told me then he should understand"I said staring into her crystal orbs. A smile tugged at her lips, I looked into her eyes and saw that they were unfocused; remembering. I kissed her again before placing a hand under her thigh and the bare of her back and sprang into the air. Grinning as I heard her let out a laugh, smiling brightly; feeling the wind in her hair. I stared into her eyes, for the thousandth time that night, and could only see joy, happiness and love; all traces of uncertainty and despair had vanished. I smiled down at her, knowing that I never want to let her go and I sure as hell won't let anyone idiot like Jake have her. I kissed her passionately, all my emotions surging through me and to her; it took her only seconds to get over her initial shock and start to kiss me back.
Bliss, utter bliss.