~*~*~ Eye of the Midnight Storm ~*~*~

By: Rogue Angel Barton

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Makato quickly walked into her room. The thought of relaxing one day by herself was making her heart race. It's been a while since Serena passed away, but the memory of it is forever engraved in her mind. Makato shook her head. This was no time for thinking about this stuff. Grabbing some money and changing into some simple clothes, Makato walked out the door.

Minutes later Makato walked into her favorite cafe. The coffees here were the best she had ever tasted and the food was great too. Makato walked up to the counter.

"Makato! It's been forever since I last saw you!!!!!!!!!!"

Makato smiled at the girl in front of her. She was short, with long blond hair and happy blue eyes.

"Hey Sarah. I've been really busy lately. Can you give me a Mocha Frapuchino?"

"Sure thing!"

Makato drubbed her fingers on the counter as she waited patiently. She smiled as she thought of her own little booth by the window. She turned to her booth to see.... THAT SOMEONE WAS SITTING THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Makato couldn't help but allow a few colorful phrases to come from under her breath. She glared at the back of the guy's head. She took a deep breath, remembering what Ami said about being polite and all that shit.

"Fine, I'll do it Ami's way first. But if that doesn't work, I'm going to tell him to move with my fist and my foot."

Makato started to walk towards the booth. She stopped in front of the guy, who was looking out the window. She noticed his braided long chestnut hair however. 'Guy with braided long hair, great I get the insane guy at my booth.'

"Excuse me."

Makato watched as the guy turned around. Makato couldn't help but let her eyes widen. This man was... beautiful. His chestnut bangs were short and covered his forehead. He had a strong chin and high cheekbones. His red lips were curved perfectly and they just screamed out that this man knew how to love a woman. His eyes were an amazing violet. They were so light and mischievous. They were innocent and yet at the same time held a deep dark secret.

"I must be in heaven since there is a breath takingly beautiful angel before me."

Makato couldn't help but blush. If it were any other man, she would be kicking his ass. But this one seemed so.... different.

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'So bored.'

He looked out the window of the small cafe. He'd been living here for a while and yet he had never seemed to find this one before. It was in the heart of the downtown area. It was small and cozy, just the way he liked things.

'People move so quickly that they forget to enjoy life.... while they can.'

He snorted as he watched two people fight about who got the taxi first.

'They are too absorbed in their own world to notice everything around them. They forget about how life is ever changing, how life, like everything, is not promised to them. It's not a right, it's a privilege.'

"Excuse me."

Out of no where he heard this angelic and musical voice. The voice brought him back from his dream world and back to his reality.

He turned around and saw the sight before him. She was like an angel. Her hair looked silky smooth and was a dark brown. Her face was small and petite. Her lips were curved perfectly and were a deep rosy color. Her eyes were a kind and gentle green. They held all the love in the world. Duo saw that her body had the prefect curves. She was pretty tall, about 5'7". Her body was athletic and the muscles moved from under her green T-shirt and slightly baggy jeans.

"I must be in heaven since there is a breath takingly beautiful angel before me."

For the first time, Duo was completely overtaken by a woman's beauty. She watched as a cute blush escaped her cheek.

"I'm sorry but you're sitting in my booth."

Duo smile slightly.

"Well, I'd be honored if you would allow me to share the booth with you. You see, I really like the view here."

Makato smiled as she sat on the other side of him. She turned her head to see people hurrying about on the street. She looked at him; he was staring at her intently. For some reason, Makato allowed another blush to escape her cheek.

"Two orders for Mocha Frapuchino right here."

They both looked up as Sarah delivered two hot mugs of steaming frapuchino. The stranger took a sip while Makato did the same. She closed her eyes and allowed the warm liquid to awake her senses. She opened her eyes and found herself spinning in orbs of light violet. She smiled at him.

"So, what's your name stranger?"

The other person seemed to hesitate for one minute. He then beamed at Makato. He took her hand and kissed it gently. Makato felt herself shiver when his smooth and soft lips come in contact with her skin.

"The name is Duo, Duo Maxwell."

Makato smiled. She said the name, which flowed like water from her tongue.

"Duo Maxwell."

It seemed to fit him well, a kind of mischievous name, like the man himself. She then watched as those devilish lips curl onto a sinister smile.

"A.k.a. tall, dark, and handsome."

Makato felt herself laugh. It's been a while since she last laughed. Ever since Serena's death.

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Duo felt his heart skip a beat when his lips came in contact with her skin. That smooth, ivory skin. He can just kiss her all night.

'MAXWELL!!!!'

Duo sighed inwardly. He would not drag her into his business.

"The name is Duo, Duo Maxwell."

He watched as she thought about his name for a minute. For some reason, his life seemed to depend on her reaction.

"Duo Maxwell."

Duo felt his heart soar. His name seems to flow like water as it rolled off her tongue. Her eyes seem to have sparkled. Duo grinned inwardly.

'Damn she's pretty.'

Duo smiled sinisterly.

"A.k.a. tall, dark and handsome."

Duo's senses came alive once he heard her laughter. It was soft and music to his ears. But for some reason, her eyes darkened suddenly. Her joyous green eyes were replaced with a sad and haunting light green. He frowned. Could she of figured out? 'No.' He thought.

He looked at her, worried at her sudden change of demeanor.

"Are you okay?"

She nodded.

"What's your name? Or should I keep calling you goddess, angel, beautiful...etc."

Makato blushed again. This guy knew how to say the right words to her. She smiled her usual wide grin.

"My name is Makato Kino."

"Makato Kino. Nice. A beautiful name for an even more beautiful woman, if I do say so myself."

Makato couldn't help but roll her eyes slightly. He laughed a joyous and vivacious laugh.

"Over flattering you my lady? That's a first."

Makato smiled at him.

"I'm not like any other girl."

Duo's eyes glazed over.

"I knew that from the minute I saw you."

Makato was silent as she continued to stare into those violet eyes so filled with emotion. They both felt themselves attracted by the person sitting across from them. Duo smiled, as did Makato.

"So, do you have anything else to do this afternoon."

Makato was surprise that he had asked. She shook her head and smiled shyly.

"No."

She watched as he beamed at her.

"Good, cuz I just found an angel and I'm not letting her go that easily."

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I'm FINISHED WITH THIS CHAPTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How do you like it? I hope you like it since this is one of the shorter chapters, but just as kawaii as I do the longer ones.