Author's notes down at the bottom
A thank you goes out to Isabella2000
ilililililiillililililililililililililililililililililililililililililililililililillililililililililililillilililililililililililililililililililililillilil
Chiaki opened his apartment door to see the one person he treasured above all others. "Maron" His heart skipped a beat. "You take my breath away." Maron blushed at the sweet words her love. "I… made reservations for us at Bistro Trente-Trois. We need to get going." Chiaki barely resisted the urge to scoop the petite girl up into his arms and rush them back into the privacy of his apartment. 'No, I need to speak with her. 'He turned his back to her and locked his door. "Shall we, Princess?" Chiaki offered his arm to her and the town made their way to the restaurant.
The walk to the restaurant was a silent one. Chiaki did not say one word. Maron tried to lighten the mood with about the gymnastics meet and how their school placed. Chiaki did nothing but nod and look away from the vibrant gymnast. 'What the hell is his problem? He has been like this since we left the Mansion. If I wanted to be ignored I would have just gone out by myself then. At least then I would have a reason not to have anyone talking to me.' Maron sadly looked at her companion. 'Is he gonna break up with me? What's going on? I feel so frightened and alone.'
Dinner was pretty much the same. Chiaki may have said one or two words to Maron and that was it. He just sat in his chair and played with his Gratin d'epinards aux ChampignonsMaron on the other hand ate her meal in complete silence. 'Why isn't he saying anything? Here we are in a beautiful restaurant and he hasn't said one thing to me.' Chiaki sighed 'Why can't I tell her? Am I afraid of hurting her or am I the one afraid of getting hurt?' The two left the restaurant with nothing resolved.
"Chiaki you have been quiet all night. Is there anything the matter?" Maron started to poke at the moody teen's arm. Chiaki began to clench his hands tighter and tighter within his pants pockets. "Aren't you gonna say anything to me? " Maron grew upset. "I've hand enough of the silent treatment, I'm going home!" The angel stormed off. 'Why can't I tell her? I don't want to lose her. She's leaving.' Chiaki began to chase after the goddess in the night calling her name in hopes to slow her down. Chiaki quickened his pace so he could catch up to his love. The ex-thief flew down the streets to catch up to the sweet soul, he hugged her from behind. "Chiaki let go of me!" Maron began to slap him feverously but Chiaki just held her tighter. "I'm sorry, please don't hate me." He softly kissed her cheek. Maron released a sigh of displeasure. 'Please don't hate me, Maron. I don't think my heart could handle it, not after I lived so long knowing what your love is.' Chiaki held Maron for just a moment longer taking in the citrus scent that Maron had. "I'll tell you everything, but you must let me finish all the way before you say anything, ok?" Maron froze 'What could he possibly say to make him think I am going to get upset at?' She nodded.
Chiaki took a deep breath "I got accepted to Keio University, I leave right after graduation." Maron's eyes began to tear. 'He's leaving me.' Maron held her chest for fear that her heart would break. Chiaki pulled Maron close enough so she could look into his eyes, "And I would like you to come with me." The blue haired boy pulled a small velvet box out of his pant's pocket and carefully placed it in the hands of the girl that stood before him and opened it. Inside the box was an antique platinum ring with a heart-shape cut pink diamond. "Maron Kusakabe, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" He picked up the ring and slid it onto his beloved's finger and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. Maron stood there in complete shock; she heard the questions Chiaki asked her but she was unable to move or talk for that matter. Tears rolled down from her face she could not stop them nor did she want to because those tears were of complete happiness. 'This is a dream it must be; please don't let me wake up. This is just too wonderful.' Chiaki looked at Maron 'Why isn't she saying anything? She must me so mad at me; she's not even looking at me. Damn, I knew I should have gone over the proposal and the moving away with Miyako. But I wanted it to be a complete surprise to everyone. The only people I told this part of the plan to was her parents and my father. Damn, I knew I should have talked with Miyako about this part of the plan. I knew it! But did I go with my instincts, no. I am such a stupid idiot. ' Chiaki put his hands on Maron's shoulders "Maron?" He started to shake her gently "Please speak to me, say anything. Tell me that you love me, or that you hate me. Just say something to me, please." Chiaki began to shake with fear 'What have I done? She must be so upset with me that she doesn't even want to speak to me.' "Yes" Maron said in a tone that was no higher then a whisper "I will… I will marry you." Before she could even finish her sentence Chiaki picked her up and started to spin Maron through the air. She kissed her love lightly on the forehead and smiled. 'I love him so much. He makes my heart soar.'
Ilililililililililililililililililililililililililililililililililiililililillilililiililillilililiillililililililililililililililililililililililililililili
Author's Notes:
Bistro Trente-Trois: Is one of the founding French restaurants in Tokyo
Gratin d'epinards aux ChampignonsSpinach and mushroom Gratin.
Keio University: Is one of the best Graduate School of Medicine in Japan (I was thinking of having him go to one of the top schools in the world (Harvard) But I felt to bring some of the cast to the states would not work as well since you cut off the rest of the cast. This way they are far enough away to have their own story but not too far to come and visit. :P