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

By: Rogue Angel Barton

Hey! I don't own anything except my stories... and those ain't worth much, so don't sue!

Ami looked around. The sakuras were still falling, but the season is already over, it was already two weeks before Christmas.

Ami looked down at what she was wearing. A pair of simple light blue jeans, black boots, and a white blouse. She wasn't the most attractive girl in the world, but she wanted to see someone.

Ami couldn't help but blush at the thought of the day she had yesterday. She spent the whole day with Trowa, discussing great authors and literature of the past. They had a lot in common.

Ami smiled as she entered the huge library. She hoped Trowa would be there today, she had to leave early due to... well... due to certain huntings.

Ami walked back to the place where she met him. To her disappointment, he wasn't there. She lowered her head, why would someone like Trowa be interested in a little bookworm like her. Her eyes clouded with unfallen tears. She was back to the bookworm and boring girl she was.

A hand suddenly gently fell on her shoulder. Ami looked back in alarm and found herself drowning in a pair of emerald eyes. Hero eyes widened once she realized it was Trowa. His mesmerizing eyes were shining brightly with concern.

"What's wrong Ami?"

"No, allergy season."

"It's December."

"The sakuras."

Trowa nodded solemnly, not believing her. With his hand on her shoulder, he guided her to the armchair.

"Sit down."

"No, it's your turn."

"It's ungentlemanly to sit while a lady can not."

With a small smile, Ami sat down in the comfy red armchair. Trowa, like the day before, sat on the arm. He looked at her with his face in an interested expression.

"Where were we yesterday?"

Ami looked up thoughtfully. She smiled once she remembered her conversation and turned to Trowa.

"I believe we wee discussing the effects of the Ernest Hemingway on American literature."

Trowa smiled softly.

"It's a beautiful day outside."

Ami nodded. She knew it was a beautiful day. An idea struck her.

"Why don't we go outside?"

Trowa's brows furrowed, as he looked hesitant. He looked at Ami, who seemed to love the idea. He didn't want to rain on her parade. But outside... sun...

"Al-alright."

Trowa stood up and so did Ami. Excited, she grabbed his hand and tugged on it. Trowa thought she looked like an excited child about to receive a present. He couldn't help but chuckle.

Ami heard his husky and low chuckle. She thought it was like music and her heart soared. But she didn't care, she kept tugging.

"Come on slowpoke!"

Trowa chuckled again and Ami giggled along. Soon, they reached the door of the library. Ami felt his muscles tense and he paused. Ami turned around, confused at why he would be hesitant by going out side. She watched as his brows furrows as a frown shaped his lips.

"What's wrong Trowa?"

She smiled as his furrowed brows slowly relaxed as his lips quirked up slightly at Ami's slightly confused expression. Trowa squeezed her hand that was still in his own larger one. He smiled down at her.

"Come on then Ami."

Ami smiled as hand in hand, she opened the door. The sunlight covered the street. Trowa blinked a few times as the brightness hurt his eyes. Ami tugged on her hand again and walked down the steps with him.

"Where should be go Ames?"

Ami felt her heart soar. He called her Ames! Score!

"Um... the park sounds nice."

Trowa nodded.

"Where ever you want."

Ami blushed and walked down the street. She noticed a missing warmth from her fingers and looked down. Trowa's hand was no longer around hers. She missed the security that such a simple act provided, the warmth that spread through her body.

"Come then Ames."

Ami smiled as Trowa caught up to her with three long strides and began walking next to her. Ami breathed in the crisp winter air. She stared at the sakura trees.

"How is it that the sakura trees are in bloom in winter?"

Trowa smiled as the sakuras began to fall on the two of them. HE felt out his hand and the tiny leaves fell in his hand. Taking a minute to look at the beautiful and yet small flowers, he turned to Ami with a small mysterious smile.

"I've learn that the most beautiful things, doesn't always have to the rarest, but they usually are the most simple."

Ami nodded carefully at his statement. It was true, although people never really notice.

"Have you ever noticed how a beautiful a sunset is. Or how the nightly dew lights up the entire garden at night, or how the simplicity of splashing waves on a beach can calm you, and at the same time make you beat with life?"

Ami smiled at him. HE was one of the most amazing people she have ever met. She was startled when Trowa chuckled suddenly. She raised a brow to his suddenly burst of laughter.

"I'm sorry, but you look so... beautiful with the simple act of thinking. You are, one of the rarest things in the world."

Ami blushed and started to walk. Trowa stood motionless for a minute and simply smiled at the girl. She was one of the rarest things in the world. Ami suddenly paused and looked back, expecting him to come. Trowa's smile grew as he hurried to catch up. They crossed the street and entered the park.

"So are you Trowa."

Trowa looked down at the short girl in shock. He knew what she meant, and felt himself blushing as well. He knew she was blushing with him. Trowa felt himself smile once the warmth in his cheeks went down. He breathed in deeply and started to walk. He slowly clasped his hand around Ami's. Ami looked up in shock and then down at their hands. She looked up to see Trowa giving off a shy smile. Ami smiled and continued to walk, with Trowa by her side.

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Makato yawned as she continued to sit in the booth. She looked down at her now cold capichino. She had come to the cafe at 12, hoping to catch Duo. 'Duo...' Makato felt herself smile as the mischievous young man floated into her mind. He was unlike any man she had ever seen. His long chestnut braid gave him the cute appearance, while his face was that of a mature man. Instead of making the two different styles clash, his childish humor and hidden maturity had the two appearances seem to come together and delicately weave into the man that he is.

'I sure am thinking a lot about him although I've met him only once.'

Makato sighed and took a sip from her cold capichino. 'Oh well,' she thought sadly. 'It's not like I'm going to see the man again.'

"Why hello there beautiful, my day wasn't complete until I saw your beautiful face enjoying a fine capichino from this fine establishment."

Makato looked up, hearing the amused and joyous voice. She saw Duo, casually leaning on the back of the booth. She smiled at him and he grinned in return.

"May I join you capt'n?"

Makato grinned and winked at him.

"Aye aye Mr. Maxwell!"

Duo laughed and Makato giggled. He walked to the seat across from her and casually lounged in the booth. Makato scolded him with mock anger.

"Young man, it is not proper for you to slouch in the presence of a lady!"

"Yes old maid!"

Makato gasped.

"Why Duo Maxwell you scoundrel!"

Duo laughed and soon Makato joined him. Sarah came hopping to their booth.

"You two are hitting it off! What can I get you Duo? And I do you want another cup Mako? Your capichino should be could by now."

Makato nodded as Duo ordered whatever Makato was having. Sarah nodded and winked at Makato before walking off to get the orders. Duo raised his brows at the cold capichino before Makato.

"Been here long?"

Makato looked down and tried not to blush. She smiled and casually waved it off despite her racing heart.

"I just want to relax. I mean, I've been overworked."

"If I'm not mistaken, you had the day off yesterday."

Makato sighed. It's true, she had been off yesterday, but in order to forget about the death of Serena, she had worked three straight weeks without a break. She was often in the office until 12. And then when she got home, she would patrol. Coming home at around 3, she would get 5 hours of sleep before getting up.

"I've been going through a lot lately. I just... think it's time for a vacation."

Duo nodded, understanding her situation. HE did the same thing she does sometimes... but most time he's just plain tired.

"I understand. Sometimes the stress just builds up huh?"

Makato nodded. Sarah arrived with their orders and the two sat drinking their capichinos in silence. Duo soon smiled.

"Since you need time to relax, why don't we catch a movie later?"

Makato smiled and agreed. She wanted to have some fun.

"Do you know what's playing?"

"Well, there's 'The Mummy 100, Rise of the New pharaoh', 'Angel's Rebirth, Part 30.' Um... 'The Terminator, #23, Final Episode'. There's 'Star Wars, Episode 100, the Darkness Returns'. There's 'Romeo and Juliet', there's also 'Dragon Ball GT'! I love Dragon Ball!"

Makato giggled at Duo.

"I'd prefer something funny... if you don't mind."

"Um... oh! They're replaying an oldie, 'Miss Congeniality'!"

"Great! I love it!"

"So do I!"

"When does it start?"

"In half an hour."

"How do you know that Duo?"

Makato watched as Duo began to blush and fidget. He looked down and started to bite his nails.

"Well, I was hoping to see you today... so I remembered all the movie times."

Makato thought he looked adorable with his little red cheeks. She laughed. Duo looked up and pouted.

"It's not nice to laugh at someone!"

Makato tried to control herself and wipe a tear from her eye. She saw that Duo was being serious. She stopped laughing and smiled reassuringly at him.

"It was laughing because I came to do the same thing!"

Duo felt himself smile as Makato stood up.

"Is the theater far away?"

"About 10 blocks."

"Let's start walking then."

Duo smiled and quickly stood up. The two bid Sarah goodbye and stepped into the sunlight. Makato bathed in the brightness while Duo only looked around.

"Come on then Mako."

Makato blushed at her new nickname. Coming from him that was. The two of them started walking down the street, watching the people speed by. Duo sighed. Makato picked up on his change of demeanor.

"What's wrong?"

"The world is so big, doesn't it make you feel so small and alone?"

Makato nodded. She knew where he was coming from. The two of them put on the face that everything's okay, but sometimes they were insecure too.

"Well, I feel like that sometimes. But then every night when I get home, I see my friends. They're always there for me. Aren't your friends like that?"

Duo nodded. He seemed hesitant.

"My friends are great, but each has their... own personality. Sometimes the difference conflict... and there is trouble. But I do know that I an count on them... despite what it may appear at times."

Makato nodded at his words. That was true for her as well. Sometimes everyone fought, but she knew they still loved each other.

"We have a lot in common don't we Mako?"

Makato looked at Duo, who was smiling gently.

"Yes, we do."

Duo's smile became the sinister grin that she knew so well, even after this short time.

"Now let's get to the movies... AND POPCORN!!!"

Duo suddenly started running down the street. Makato yelled at him.

"DUO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"HAHAHA CAN'T CATCH ME!"

"DUO WATCH OUT!"

Duo turned around and couldn't stop. He ran straight into a lamppost. Makato gasped and quickly ran after him. She kneeled by him as he was gripping his nose. She could see the blood running down his hand.

"Oh Duo!"

"MAKO IT HURTS!!!"

Makato quickly helped Duo up and into a store. The kind old lady of the bookstore allowed them to use her bathroom. Makato ran in with Duo still holding his nose. She quickly washed his nose with the cold water and soon the bleeding stopped. Makato touched Duo's nose.

"Ouch ouch owwwwww!"

Duo stepped back and Makato grabbed his hand. Pulling him towards her, she grabbed the wet towels and gently put it on his nose.

"I don't think it's broken."

"Good, I don't want to ruin a face like mine!"

Makato laughed as she gently changed the towels.

"How does it feel?"

"Much better, thanks."

Makato stood there for a minute, her hand gently on his nose with the wet towels. Duo leaned against the wall and stared into her beautiful green eyes.

"It's okay now."

Makato started to pull away her hand but Duo grabbed it. Gently, he kissed her fingertips. Makato felt a shiver run down her spine. Duo smiled at Makato.

"Thanks angel."

Makato blushed again as Duo started leaning towards her. He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. He pulled back and smiled at her flushed face. Makato smiled as an idea came to her. She stood on her tiptoes; the guy was still a foot taller than she was. She gently kissed the tip of his nose. Duo felt the pain stop as her lips came in contact with his skin. Those smooth, full lips. They stood like that, Makato's hands on Duo's hard chest. Duo's arms somehow wrapped themselves in Makato's thin waist and were gentle resting on the small of her back.

"Are you okay young-"

The old woman suddenly came in and saw the two. She blushed as the two hastily pulled apart. They both blushed as the old woman smiled at them.

"Young man, are you alright?"

"Yes ma'am. Thank you."

The old woman nodded. Duo and Makato quickly went out the bathroom. Makato ran out the store and waited outside for Duo. As Duo was walking out, the old woman stopped him. He looked questionably at her as she smiled.

"Young man, that is a keeper. You two are perfect together."

Duo blushed a deep scarlet as he thanked the lady again and walked out the store. Makato and Duo continued down the street. Duo looked at the girl besides him... maybe the old lady was right.

DONE!!!!!!!!!!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! REVIEW POR FAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR READING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS I Can'T SPELL CAPICHINO! SOMEONE TELL ME THE RIGHT SPELLING?!