Suzaku vs Seiryu

By: Kristall

Disclaimer: I don't own FY. Never have and probably never will. I need to work on it.

Tasuki: Just as long as you don't make me do the "Bunny Hop".

Lani: What about a tango?

Tasuki: jumps NO! And how'd you pop up like that?

Lani: Chichiri's been giving me lessons.

Tasuki: CHICHIRI!

Chichiri: Nani, no da?

Tasuki: Aww, never mind. Just make sure Lani doesn't scare me again.

Chichiri: What's the fun in that, no da?

Tasuki: You…you…Chichiri goes chibi and runs off. Tasuki follows GET BACK HERE YA LITTLE SQUIRREL!

Kristall: sweatdrops Oh dear. Looks like I need to go calm them down. Please read away while I handle this. takes off after the guys

Chapter 9

Lani murmured in her sleep and rolled over a bit. There was no alarm going off, but the sun was shining in her face. Oh yeah, today's Sunday. I don't turn on my alarm for today. She rolled over again so that the sun was no longer in her face. She then proceeded to bury her face in her pillow. Man, my pillow smells nice. Kinda smells like ginger or some other spice. Maybe nutmeg…wait a sec! I use lavender on my sheets! With that thought, she sat up abruptly to find herself in an unfamiliar room. She looked down and saw the Chinese dress. Then memories of last night came back. I was having dinner with Tasuki, and then we watched a movie. But I don't remember the movie ending; I must have fallen asleep. That would mean that… "Morning Sunshine!"

Lani jumped as Tasuki greeted her from the door. "It's about time you woke up! It's almost noon. I've got some food out here if you're hungry, and your clothes are on the dresser." Lani thanked him and blushed. She realized that he had folded her clothes and laid them out for her. She wondered what he had thought of her underwear…No! Do not think of things like that. He probably was shuddering the whole time he had to touch them! Shaking her head, Lani got out of bed and started to get dressed. She wondered what her host was thinking about.

Man, I didn't know she wore Victoria's Secret underwear and bras. I hope she wears them all the time…No! Snap out of it! Tasuki sighed to himself. Maybe I should take her shopping…NO YOU IDIOT! She can pick out her own undergarments. You are not to get involved! That's personal stuff remember? PERSONAL! "Tasuki?" Tasuki nearly jumped out of his skin at the gentle touch of Lani's hand on his shoulder. He grinned sheepishly at Lani.

"Sorry, you just startled me. Would you like pizza or a sandwich?"

"Pizza would be great! It's been too long since I had some."

"Sit down and I'll get you some." Tasuki walked into the kitchen and pulled a box from the fridge. "You fell asleep last night before the movie ended. How late have you been staying up?"

"Later than I should. I've got my Economics midterm next week."

"Midterms are already here?" Lani nodded. "Man, no wonder I always find the gang in the library these days."

"You mean you haven't studied?"

"I have, just in my own way. I look at my notes after class, and then go over the notes from that week every Friday. That way, it really stays in my head." Lani looked at him in disbelief. "What?"

"You mean to say that you actually have a mature stand towards studying? Wow."

"Aww, come on! Just because I don't really have a major declared and I like to hang out doesn't mean I'm not serious about grades. I do want to pass my classes, in case you hadn't noticed."

Lani gave a small laugh. "I know, I know. I'm just teasing you. I've never seen you this way, that's all."

"Yeah, well, it's also partly my coach's fault. He's said that we are welcome to play, but he doesn't want us using the team to get out of studying."

"Good for him. So where's that pizza?"

"You want it; you'll have to get through me first." Lani laughed and playfully pushed at him, surprised when he caught her arms. "Come on, I know you've got more than that." he playfully challenged her. Lani smirked at him.

"I sure do." Without warning, she relaxed in his arms and fell forward, landing with her lips on his. Tasuki gulped, but returned the kiss. Lani managed to turn them around. Now all she had to do was get free. She tried to wriggle out of his arms, but Tasuki had caught on by now. Somehow, every time she managed to get on arm free, he grabbed her other arm. She didn't realize that he was backing her up until she felt the wall against her back.

"Do you surrender?"

"Never." Tasuki grinned at her, making her heart flip.

"Good. This will make things more interesting." He pulled back suddenly. "Of course, this means that I get the pizza."

"Why you…!" Lani tried to get him away from the microwave where the pizza was, but it was no use. Tasuki grabbed the pizza and headed for the dining room, Lani hot on his heels. "Gimmie my pizza!"

"Here." Tasuki held out a slice to her. She tried to take it, but he shook his head. "Just eat it." Lani gulped as she suddenly understood. Again, another trust test. She leaned forward and took a bite. Soon, the pizza was gone, Tasuki having fed each slice to her. He grinned and then pulled out a small thing of banana nut bread, another one of her favorites. Again he held it out. This time it was Lani who shook her head.

"Could I get more…comfortable?" There was a pause before the last word, but Tasuki didn't notice.

"Sure." He said it lightly, expecting her to shift in her chair or sit on the floor. He did NOT expect her to sit in his lap. "Uh, Lani?"

"Just shut up and feed me." The words were spoken softly and with humor, taking all of the sting out of them. Tasuki complied with her request.

Tasuki and Lani soon announced to the rest of the gang that they were now going steady. That was two months ago and now there was only one week left in the semester. Tasuki had gone to the mall alone today; he wanted to do some private shopping. He looked over the displays, sighing. None of the rings before him looked right. "May I help you sir?"

Tasuki looked up to find a saleswoman standing next to him. "Yes please. I'm looking for a ring. A special ring."

"Any particular requests?" She was now looking at the display too.

"I'd like one with three stones, middle one larger than the side ones, on a simple gold band."

"What kind of stones?"

"Emerald. Her birthday's in May." The saleswoman smiled at him.

"We've got one just like that. Please come with me." She led him to a different counter, one he hadn't noticed. She unlocked the cabinet, and took out the ring. She handed it too him. "It just so happens that this cabinet is on sale right now for half price. These are items we've had for so long we need to clear them out to make room for new stock." Tasuki looked at the price.

"So, instead of being eighty dollars it's forty?"

"Plus tax." Tasuki smiled at her and said he'd take it. He hid the small sack in his pocket and left the store. Just as he was walking past an ice cream shop, he heard someone call out his name and turned around. Lani was standing there, along with Miaka and the others in the gang.

"There you are! We're about to go to dinner. Wanna come?"

"Sure. Let's go somewhere fancier this time, ok? I'll pay."

"Alright, what's up with you?" Suzaku was suspicious enough to speak up. Tasuki never offered to pay for dinner, and almost never came to the mall.

"One, I just got paid by the league. Two, I want tonight to be special." Lani hugged him.

"Why?" Tasuki laughed.

"You'll see."

The gang went to a very nice restaurant, and had a wonderful meal. Normally they would have had hamburgers and fries, but this time they had seafood. Lani wondered what was up. Tasuki never behaved nicely unless he was up to something. She didn't have to wait long though.

After dinner, Tasuki made sure that he and Lani were at the back of the group when they left. He pulled Lani back, causing the group to walk ahead a bit. "Tasuki? What's going on? We should catch up…" Tasuki cut her off.

"Lani may I ask you something?" She nodded. "Look, I know I've not known you for long. We met only four months ago, at the beginning of this semester. I know that's not long, but I feel as if we have been together far longer. You know what I mean?"

Lani nodded. "I feel like I've known you for years."

Tasuki flushed. He was nervous, but he was going to do this. He held her hand in his, and suddenly got down on one knee. Lani gasped. "What I wanted to ask you was this." He looked up into Lani's wide eyes and smiled. Neither one noticed that the others had come looking for them and were now staring at the sight before them. "Will you marry me?" He held up his hand, showing her the ring he had bought just hours ago.

Lani could hardly breathe. "Tasuki!" The joy in her voice said it all. He stood up in time to catch her in an embrace and kiss her. Then he shyly took her left hand and slipped the ring onto her finger. Suddenly they heard people clapping to their left. The rest of the gang had seen everything. Lani and Tasuki were now both very red, but happy as their friends came around to congratulate them.

Miaka, of course, went for the gold. "When's the wedding?" The others all laughed, even Tasuki and Lani. "What? What'd I say?"

"I only just asked her. I don't even have a clue as to when we'll be married. What do you think Lani?"

"I think that it should wait a while, until I've graduated. After that, I'll have plenty of time to enjoy getting married." Tasuki smiled at her. Suzaku elbowed Chichiri.

"I think that those two are going to be completely out of it for a while." Chichiri nodded, and then turned. Amiboshi and Suboshi were walking up to the group.

"We have a message for you guys." Suboshi spoke in a hard tone, but both boys looked uncomfortable. "Seiryu wants Suzaku to pick the time and place for the fight. He says he'll show up." Suzaku thought for a moment.

"In the park across from the university. We'll meet at nine in the evening the day after exams finish. Both gangs can come, but they do not have to join unless they want to." Amiboshi quickly made a call on his cell phone.

"Seiryu says that's fine with him. Even the bit about the gangs. We'll be seeing you." With that, the twins walked off, leaving the others in silence. The silence was broken only when Suzaku said that they'd better get home.

Kristall: panting You guys…have got…to calm down.

Chichiri and Tasuki: glare daggers at each other

Seiryu: Looks like I may not have to fight after all. You'll beat each other up for me.

Chichiri and Tasuki: glow red

Seiryu: Uh oh. takes off with Tasuki and Chichiri after him

Kristall: gets huge sign that says STOP What does this sign say?

All three guys: Stop.

Kristall: Right. to readers Finally! Another chapter written and it's almost time for the end! I hope you all review, your input (plus my brand new FY DVDs) are my inspiration!