A/N: Clarification: yes the Haruhi I mentioned in the previous chapter is Haruhi from host club. This story actually come in between LOAB II and LOAB III (yes there are that many). Hope you enjoy big thanks to mcangel1976. As always I don't own OHSHC even though I wish I did, enjoy!
Mori came home from the exhibition rather tired and not in the mood for much. He walked through the front door and started to go to his room when a voice caught him off guard.
"You sure look tired," Bethany said sipping on some juice. She had been waiting there for him for a little while. She had been so excited to see him. She wanted to tell him everything that happened. The shopping trip, her meeting Chika, everything.
"Yeah just a bit tired, but nothing that hasn't happened before," he said walking towards her. He put his arm around her shoulder and started walking toward his room. What he wanted right now was sleep but he was glad that his Bethany was with him. Wait his Bethany? Mori thought that he must be tired.
"I'm glad you're back. I missed you a lot," Bethany said meaning every word of it. She wished that he had been here the past two days although hanging out with Satoshi had been fun. She put her arm around her boy's waist.
"So would you like to do anything tomorrow?" he asked, "we can do anything that you wish. Anything in the world."
"How about a picnic?" Bethany asked. She knew that there were beautiful hills around the area and she wanted to sit near them.
"Sure. Sounds fun. We should go during lunchtime. Where would you like to go?"
"I'll surprise you."
"Fine by me. I would love to sit up and chat with you. I am very tired though," Mori said yawning.
"Hey its alright I understand completely. Go get some rest so we can have fun in the morning," Bethany said hugging him around the waist.
"How is your wrist doing? Is it getting any better?" Mori asked.
"Oh yeah its doing pretty well. Called the doctor this morning bcause the swelling was taking a while to go down. He said to just keep it wrapped and take it easy. Satoshi did a good job of wrapping it for me," Bethany said.
"Yes he did," Mori said looking down at her wrist, "Then again he is pretty good at breaking his own."
"That is what he told me. Now go get sleep I don't want to be picnicking with a cranky person."
"Night," Mori said. Before he could leave though Bethany reached up and gave him a kiss on the lips.
"Night," she said giving him one of her devious smiles.
(THE NEXT DAY)
Bethany woke up at 9AM to get ready. They weren't going to leave until 11, but Bethany had decided that she would make the food for the picnic. She snuck into the kitchen and started to get out the food that she would need. She found some steamed buns with beans in the middle and then got out the supplies to start making rice balls. As the rice was cooking she rummaged through the fridge and quickly compiled a plate of sushi. Soon the rice was done cooking and she made the rice balls with mixed vegetables in the middle. She packed everything into containers and put them in a cooler with as many ice packs as she could find. Bethany ran around opening many cupboards trying to find napkins and paper cups and such.
"Sweetie what are you doing in here?" Mori's voice came through the kitchen door. Bethany visibly jumped into the air with a small scream.
"What the hell Takashi? Don't sneak up on me like that unless you think it would be funny to give me a heart attack. And I am in here to pack us a picnic," Bethany said trying to catch her breath.
Bethany set down the cooler of food and started to walk to Mori. She, however, did not notice the container she had dropped on the floor. She tripped over it and before she could catch herself she was headed straight for the counter and then smack…her face smashed into a pie that had been sitting atop the counter. Mori had run over to her to try and help her. After what had happened though he was scrambling to get some paper towels to help her clean up. Bethany took her face out of the pie and started to laugh. Mori turned around and couldn'thelp laughing. He walked over to her and Beth accepted the paper towels and started to mop her face off. Once she was almost done she sat down on the floor and started having a fit of laughter. Mori came and sat down next to her smiling. He saw she had missed a spot and took his thumb and wiped it off. Bethany stopped laughing and looked over. She touched her cheek where his thumb had been.
"You missed a spot," he said. Then he licked the filling off his thumb and smiled, "too bad it was cherry, my favorite." He gave her a wink and she blushed.
"Well I think I should get showered and then we can go," Bethany said getting up. She still had a ton of pie filling in her hair. She went to shower and soon came out wearing a sun dress and a hat with a jacket on. Mori came down the hall and looked at her. She was stunning.
"Is this too casual?" Bethany asked looking down at herself.
"we are going on a picnic not to a ball you look fabulous. The food is already in the car so how about we get going," Mori said looking at the girl with him.
They walked out to the car and got in. Bethany told the driver where to take them and before either one could really think they were in a big open field spreading out a blanket and food.
"So what else do you like back in the U.S. that you don't get here?" Mori asked.
"I miss driving a lot. I love to just hop in a car and drive for hours on end not knowing where I'm going. Sometimes I don't even have a destination in mind I just drive. Have you ever thought of doing anything besides martial arts?" Bethany asked taking a sip of water.
"Not until you came along. You make me want to try new things. Anything really," Mori said. The rest of the meal passed in awkward silence and glances. Once done with the food Bethany packed up everything and they lay down on the blanket to watch the clouds go by.
"Takashi what is this?" Bethany suddenly asked.
"Clouds?" Mori responded not really sure what she was meaning.
"No I mean me and you. We are more than friends, right?" she was getting nervous.
"I suppose we are," he said looking over at the girl beside him. Mori went back to looking at the sky when he suddenly felt warm lips on his cheek. He looked over again to see Bethany with one of her smirks plastered on her lips. He sat up and helped her to do the same. She sat up and instantly felt herself being pulled into strong warm arms. Bethany neslted her head into her boyfriend's chest. She was happy right here. She felt safe. Then she felt warm lips on her neck. She pulled back to look at her man and he kissed her full on the lips. She melted into it and cherished every moment.
"Are you cold?" Mori aksed as he felt Bethany shiver a bit in his arms.
"Yeah im getting a little chilly," Bethany responded. The packed up everything and headed to the car to go back home and eat some dinner.
"what do you want for dinner? No one else is going to be home tonight. Just you and me," Mori said.
"Ramen, that is if it is OK with you," Bethany stated. She had been craving something salty for a while now.
"Sure sounds fine to me. One commoners food I am not at all opposed to."
"What's with the commoners thing?"
"Very long story that I will tell you some other time. What did you study in school?" he asked.
"Oh I double majored in hospitality and archaeology, got a bachelor in both," she said well aware that her choice was the strangest combination out there.
"That's really cool. Maybe I could learn a few things from you. I am a double major as well," Mori said smiling, "Forensic anthropology and Paleontology."
"Woah that is going to be a buttload of work," Bethany said knowing that the man next to her had the brains to do it.
"But hang on, Bethany. You are only 20. But you said you already have your degrees? How is that possible?" Mori asked figuring there was only one possible answer.
"I graduated high school at 16, but took a lot of advanced classes. Tested out of everything and then I got to skip a bunch of pre requisites and just focus on the major courses," Bethany said smiling. She was proud of her accomplishment.
"You are remarkable," Mori said smiling at her. Just then the car pulled up to the estate and both passengers got out. They went inside and ordered their ramen from the kitchen and decided that they would watch a movie while they ate so they went to their rooms to change.
"You have sweats?!" Bethany asked as she saw Takashi walk out in his sweats and t-shirt.
"Did you expect something fashionable? I like to be comfy too."
Both headed down to the kitchen to pick up their ramen and then went and sat on the couch to pick a movie. They decided on SAW and sat down to watch the thrilling mystery. They chatted for the first half of the movie and didn't pay much attention to what was going on. When both decided to start to watch the movie they were totally lost and went back to chatting. As the movie came to a close both got sleepier and started to yawn. Bethany put her head on Mori's shoulder.
"I love you Takashi," she said a smile on her face.
"Do not give out those words lightly," Mori said.
"I never do. When the time is right to say them I say them. That moment happens to be now."
"I love you too, Bethany."
"Hey do you have any sake around?" Bethany asked knowing that they could have a little fun.
"Yeah, let's go get some," Takashi said, "what did you have in mind?"
"Sake bombs?" Bethany asked hoping he would agree.
"Sounds good to me," Mori said with a devious smile.
1,2,3 SAKE!" Mori and Bethany shouted together again. They had each had about four sake bombs and decided that this was going to be the last one
"Why don't we retire to my room for a bit?" she suggested getting up and dragging him to her room. Once there she sat down on her bed and motioned for him to come over too. He got there and she made to move over but tipped in the process. Mori caught her as she fell but being quite intoxicated himself he fell on top of her.
"Well we are in quite a predicament," Mori said leaning closer and giving her a kiss. Bethany giggled into his kiss. She pulled him closer and he drew in a breath. He stroked her silky arm that was the beautiful color of café au lait. She smiled up at him and kissed him just below the jaw. He let his hand run over her shirt and land on her hip. She ran her hands down his torso exploring his muscles through his shirt.
"You are so beautiful," he whispered to her as he kissed her collarbone.
(FISH)
Bethany woke up the next morning and rolled over to see onyx black eyes staring at her. Her heart jumped slightly in her chest.
"Morning sleeping beauty. Would you like something to eat? I can call for breakfast in bed if you like," Mori said smiling at her.
"Sure. Can we have some Advil too please?" she said putting her hand to her forehead.
"Hungover much?" Mori asked rubbing her back. He picked up the phone next to Bethany's bed and ordered them some breakfast. A maid came in shortly and brought them their food.
"Thank you," Bethany said through a mouthful of eggs.
"For what?"
"Everything you have done for me. I would still be blowing up things if it wasn't for you. And I would be in serious trouble if it wasn't for you. C'mere," Bethany said. She gave him a small kiss and then they both went back to eating.
'I could wake up to her every morning,' Mori thought as he munched on some fruit.
A/N: hope you enjoyed!
