Wow it has been forever. I'm sorry you all I know I promised a week but several things happened including death of loved ones and my laptop literally went up in smoke. I didn't really feel like cute scene. But here is the next chapter, no yaoi goodness in this one unless you count kisses but hey better something then nothing. And once again I do not own MOB though I sincerely wish I did.

Naoe chuckled to himself. "If you're still ok with it, we'll be going to the beach as soon as I find my keys. The restaurant is actually open until eleven so we should be able to get there with plenty of time to spare." He took a moment to stretch out his muscles. "Maybe if we have good luck we'll be back here before one so we can get an actual good nights' rest."

Takaya pulled his shoes quickly and shook his head lightly when his mind began to wonder in directions he didn't want. It had taken him years to get over the last time he'd been violated and Takaya knew once he was given time to himself he'd be just as tormented as before. He loved Naoe, he really did. But he doubted finding love was going to mystically make all of his nightmares and ache go away. It was all he could do not to relive being trapped in that cellar all over again whenever his eyes shut. 'Good nights' rest, huh? Doubt it.' He was comfortable enough in his own mind to admit that he dreaded delving to deeply into his memories. 'It's not like talking about it'll make a difference anyway, Naoe's already seen what happened.' Takaya sighed loudly and made his way to the door only to turn around sharply and search the vacant room wildly. 'Shit, now I'm jumpy. I could have sworn I felt that guy…'

Naoe stayed long enough to see his lover grab his shoes and then turned for the bedroom. The last he'd seen of his keys was when they had returned from the park. 'I believe they were inside my nightstand.' Naoe groaned, he hadn't been thinking to clearly when he had returned to the room before. Fortunately luck seemed to be on his side, sitting there inconspicuously on the back of his nightstand were the keys to his car. Naoe silently thanked the gods for his absentminded movements and snatched the keys up quickly. Naoe never saw the quick flash of movement from the trees nearby yet he did find Takaya staring blankly at the wall nearest him with a forlorn expression. "Takaya?"

Takaya pulled himself away from his inner thoughts and opened the door. "Got your keys?"

Naoe sighed, it was going to be like that was it. "Yes."

He felt a bit cruel not telling his lover what was troubling him, but the last thing Takaya wanted to hear at the moment was pity in the older man's voice. "So what are you gonna' eat when we get there, Naoe?" He climbed into the vehicle gingerly noting that there was only a slight twinge of resistance when his hips twisted. He blushed and quickly looked away when Naoe sat down as well.

"I hadn't really thought to much about it. Is there anything in particular you want?"

"As long as it's food I don't care." Takaya leaned into the back of the seat and closed his eyes listening to the hum of the road as it lulled him into a light trance.

Naoe didn't speak much when he noticed the young lord drifting off. If Takaya still needed rest Naoe would make sure the youth had it. The rest of the drive was uneventful, Naoe pulled into the parking lot. The restaurant was packed even so close to closing time, fortunately Naoe had done some business with the owner. After calling in a favor along the way there, Naoe made sure there was already a seat reserved for the two of them. He pulled into the first available spot and shook the teen.

Takaya started awake, "shit, did I fall asleep?" Takaya rubbed at his eyes and turned to get out of the car only then noticing the long line outside the entrance of the restaurant. "Hey, Naoe, are you sure we'll get a place in there before they close? It's like nine fifty now and that line ain't moving."

Naoe got out and then opened the young lord's door. "Yes, I'm positive we will have a place. I did an exorcism for the owner recently. He said our seat is an ocean view."

'Now I know I'm underdressed.' Takaya fought with all he had not to hunch over on their way inside the building. Another thing he wished he hadn't recalled from his old life. How many times had Kagetora been made to go to extravagant meals with some of the most prissy and obnoxious lords and ladies. Then be expected to dine cordially while he was insulted right before his face. He spotted a man making his way over to them with a processing look behind his eyes. Takaya did his best impression of an uninterested aristocrat who had every right to be there never mind his garb and age. He mentally sighed, the only other people his age there were mostly women hanging off of old men. You could see the lust for money rolling around on their clothes and faces. 'Why did think this would be a good idea?'

"Mr. Tachibana I presume?" The waiter looked to be in his mid-twenties to early-thirties blue eyes and black hair with a touch of gray. "Our proprietor has requested that you and your," the man paused just long enough to make the real meaning behind his words clear, "company be brought to our VIP table. If you will, please accompany me."

Takaya rolled his eyes at the waiter. 'That's right use big words so the bimbo thinks you are a fancy piece of shit.' Takaya didn't miss the dangerous spark across his partners face when the defenseless help turned either. It made him feel more at ease when he realized he wasn't the only one being insulted. He noticed the odd stares they received, but paid them no mind as he continued walking forward. Only when the waiter turned round to address Naoe did Takaya see the real reason the people had been staring. Naoe had taken to walking exactly two steps behind him making it appear that he was the one who was bringing the older man with him. Takaya saw no reason to argue a mote point so he ran with it. "Is this where we will be seated? I was told it would be an ocean view. There isn't even a window." He held in his laughter when the waiter's face flushed and he shook his head motioning to the door beside the far table. Takaya didn't move instead he merely raised an eyebrow at the man expectantly.

"Oh, my apologies!" The attendant moved quickly and opened the door leading into a rather impressive balcony setting. The table was set with a white cloth, each decoration laid out meticulously, with fine black and gold eating utensils laid carefully on both sides. Finally there was a bowl of water with floating candles in the direct center of the table.

Takaya stepped in Naoe following closely and pulling a chair out for the youth to sit first. As the attendant left and the door shut Takaya had to pray the walls were somewhat thick as he burst into a laughing fit. "Naoe, that was great. Did you see his face?"

The older man smirked rather proud of his lover and of himself. "I'm just impressed you picked up on my plan so quickly."

Takaya's fit subsided. "No I just kind of went out of it until the waiter looked back and got this horrified expression." It had felt so good to laugh. "Err, we don't have any menus? Shouldn't we have been given some when we sat or something?"

"Indeed we should have. I believe our kind server was at a loss of how to proceed. Would you like to know some of the dinners I've had here before?" Naoe couldn't help himself when he began listing the various menu options he could recall. "Do any of those fine assortments sound particularly enticing?"

"Oh don't you start with the big word crap. I understood him and you just fine. I just didn't fell like acceding to the preconception that, because I wore jeans I was a Neanderthal." He enjoyed the victory while he had it. "I want the Traditional Meal with Yakisoba and a soda."

"Very well I will have Oden with the Traditional Meal with coffee."

"Great, sounds good. But why are you telling me?"

"So that you can place our orders and further screw with our rude help." Naoe was amused by the play of emotions that passed across the young lord's face.

Takaya smiled as the waiter returned with the menus. "Those won't be necessary," Takaya spoke with an exasperated air, "we will have two Traditional Kaiseki meals with a soda, a coffee, as well as two waters. Also Yakisoba and Oden should be brought out for sides." Takaya was mildly surprised when the waiter didn't ask for him to repeat anything. The helper promptly excusing himself after he was sure all was said. Takaya took the time to really appreciate the view they had been given in this VIP room. The ocean was bathed in the full moons light, each time the waves crashed upon the shoreline thousands of glittering specks were thrown into the air. It was really quite a breathtaking view. Takaya smiled at the other possessor to show that he enjoyed it.

Naoe allowed himself to laugh finally and looked to his lover with a victorious gleam. "I believe the point has been made M' Lord."

"Oh? What point might that be?"

"Not to judge too quickly. It's a valuable lesson. Though in his defense he has been working here all day and I believe that most of his clientele are exactly what he assumed." Naoe brushed the tips of his lover's fingers in a soothing gesture and joined him in watching the waves wrap the coast like a lover.

"Yeah, there is that. Still felt good to mess with him though." Takaya sighed only to nearly jump out of his seat when the door opened again.

"Your food Sirs." The plates were placed carefully before the two of them and as quickly as the waiter came he left.

"Well that was quick."

"They prepare each meal on the menu again every time it's ordered to save time. Also most of our meals doesn't need to be heated so it's faster as well. I'm more impressed that everything was right."

Takaya shrugged and started in on his meal, pausing every now and then to watch his lover eat methodically. It was so normal it was eerie to the youth. Not even two weeks after being captured and tortured, here he was just sitting down and eating a nice dinner with Naoe. Takaya enjoyed himself the rest of the meal and by the time they'd finished he was stuffed. He hated to admit it, but Takaya felt a small perverse pleasure when Naoe gave him the money to pay for the bill as well. The look on their waiters face was priceless. Takaya noted that his lover visibly relaxed along the way as Naoe drove to the beach next. It occurred to Takaya just how much that little seen had truly bothered Naoe. It was something he usually noticed a little too late, how hard Naoe struggled to make sure he had a good time. Despite the obvious discomforts the older man went through. Takaya was surprised when he saw that no one else was walking along the beach.

Naoe saw his young lords' confusion. "This portion of the beach is a small forgotten little piece of surf. No one ever comes to this place anymore because the main tourists' attractions are about twenty miles away. You would imagine that at least some of the locals would come here but they don't."

"In other words it's like your own private getaway." Takaya bent to remove his shoes a tingling sensation causing him to remember once again the rendezvous that he and his lover had shared before their departure. Takaya couldn't figure out if it was a good or a bad thing so he covered up his blush by concentrating closely at his feet. "You know, it just occurred to me that we didn't exactly plan for walking on the beach. Are you going to take off your shoes too? "

"It's alright, I'm not too worried about it. We are headed straight back to my house anyway." Naoe fallowed the youth as he made his way to the water stopping just short of stepping in.

Takaya took a deep breath and released it falling backwards into the sand. He looked towards the older man and motioned for him to join him. "The stars are nice tonight."

Naoe nodded and ran his fingers through the teen's hair seeing the contemplative look on his lovers' features. He was about to lay back also when Takaya lay in his lap. Naoe leaned down and brushed his lips to the teen's forehead.

"Moon's nice too."

Naoe couldn't help it he laughed. What was he supposed to do when his lover, who fought evil on a regular bases, acted so adorable? "That it is. Should I say you are nice too?"

Takaya blushed and gave the older man the glare he'd earned. "You're an ass sometimes Naoe." He moved to stand up rather than be insulted more when he felt Naoe's arms grip around him. "Let me up." Damn it he was mad, that laughter in his voice meant nothing. Takaya struggled with the older man's arms until he was face to face with his captor. They stayed like that for a few moments looking into each other's eyes. When Naoe brought his head forward Takaya leaned down as well and their lips met chastely. It wasn't a demanding or urgent kiss, it was more like a promise. Something or even nothing could come of it, the kiss just was. Just as softly as it had begun the kiss ended and Takaya smiled at his lover. "You're still an ass." He attempted to get away again and the older man let him go without a fight. Takaya sat up and looked out onto the ocean.

Naoe just lay there and took a long moment to thank whatever god was watching over them this night. This moment right now was one that he would treasure. Looking at Takaya, Naoe noticed the look of complete calm upon his lovers face. If only for a moment his love was at peace, a rare gift that he wouldn't take for granted. Naoe made himself comfortable and closed his eyes. He didn't even realize that he'd fallen asleep until a low chuckle from far away woke him up. He stirred slowly and peaked out toward the water just in time to see Takaya crouch down to grab a seashell holding it as if it were a priceless treasure. The moonlight bathing his lover in a silver outline accenting his features until he almost looked like a painting. Naoe moved slowly and silently, if he timed it right he could catch his lover off guard.

Takaya didn't know what hit him and he knew the sound he'd made was extremely undignified, but hey his boyfriend just pounced on him knocking him into the sand and kissed the surprise right out of him. "I thought you were asleep."

"I was," he smiled and pulled his partner up with him. "I heard you laughing and saw a mythical creature, figured I had to convince it to give you back to me."

"You're so freaking cheesy." Takaya sat up and pressed himself closer to the older mans' side. "It's starting to get chilly now."

Naoe nodded. "Yes it is. Would you like to return to my house now?" Naoe smiled and stood up holding in his laughter when the youth picked up several shells he'd collected. The drive back to his home was uneventful save for a strange feeling he had gotten when he closed his lovers' door at the beach. It had almost felt like someone else was there with them.

It wasn't fair; they shouldn't be having so much fun. Dinner and the beach! What were they grade-schoolers? It didn't matter though. His plans were almost complete and that traitor Naoe was going to get his. Lucky for the blond that it meant he got to play with that lovely toy again too. Just a few more months…

Heh heh heh hope you liked it folks I'll be getting more up as soon as I can. I'll be changing around the original storyline of the author from this point on when it comes to bad guys though, just thought I could give you a juicy hint to the next chapter. Maybe you'll finally meet the bad guys maybe you'll just get another tantalizer. Who knows. By the by sorry this one is short