Eye of the Midnight Storm
By: Rogue angel Barton
Bright green eyes opened lazily as the sun brought warmth. Eye lids half closed, they took in the surroundings. A dark red room, with cream streaks here or there. Black silk curtains were half-open as some of the sunlight was allowed in. The room was pretty big, decorated simply but with hints of wealth oozing at every corner. A few articles of clothes were thrown on the floor.
Soft silk covered her athletic body. Someone shifted behind her as the arms around her thin waist tightened and crushed her to a hard chest. She sighed as she molded into him completely. A pair of soft lips gently nibbled her ear.
"Up already?" She asked sighing again in contentment.
"Uh-huh." Came the husky moan as he continued to place kissed in her hair.
"Do you know what today is?" She asked excitedly as she turned around in his arms to face him.
His beautiful but sleep filled eyes peered down at her lovingly. His lips were pulled into a lopsided smile as he played with a lock of her hair. She glared at him slightly but only giggled when he gave her one of his adorable pouts.
"It's Thursday?" He asked looking confused.
"No! Well... it is. BUT SOMETHING ELSE!"
"It's... um... your birthday?"
Green eyes darkened as they shot him a look that could freeze hell over. She growled slightly and slapped him hard on his muscular arm. He pouted as a loud yelp escaped his full, red lips.
"YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN MY BIRTHDAY IS?!?!" She shouted in anger.
"Yea I know when it is. It's... er.... it's... Well... give me a sec..."
"DUO MAXWELL!!!!!!!!!" Came the shriek as a barrage of fists attacked Duo's strong chest.
"I'M JOKING! I know your birthday Mako. You're birthday is December 5th." Duo answered kissing the glaring girl as he chuckled.
Makoto shivered as she heard Duo's low, husky, and very sexy chuckle. And his kisses... a piece of heaven. She loved the way his violet eyes twinkled as he gazed at her. She loved the way he loved her. Last night was... it was... incredible. She never experienced anything like that before in her life.
HE was so gentle, but he showed her that he cared about her, even loved her. Damn, it reminded her of that song that she heard on the radio a few days ago. It was exactly how Duo treated her... loved her.
"Let's take a shower." Duo urged smirking.
"Duo..." Makoto giggled as Duo pulled her over so that she was lying comfortably on his strong chest.
"Come on... we can... get... distracted..." Duo whispered in her ear, sending shivers down Makoto's spine.
"Well... it's only... 10... and I did get the day off somehow..." Makoto said as her eyes gleamed with mischief.
"Now that's more like it!" Duo screamed as he climbed out of bed.
Makoto blushed as she took in his beautiful body. Strong and long legs, a hard and solid stomach, a nice and well-sculpted chest, and a handsome face. His long, chestnut hair came undone with the... activities... of the night before, and it now flowed down his back in waves of brown cinnamon silk. His violet eyes were staring at her lustfully, darkening to a beautiful shade of violet-black. His sexy lips were turned upwards in a boyish lopsided smile, which masked his inner sexuality and charm.
"Now... how about you get up from bed...?" Duo asked as he suddenly lifted her into his strong arms, with the black silk sheets covering her.
Makoto giggled as she grabbed onto Duo's neck. The charmer chuckled, amused by Makoto's swinging legs. He quickly ran down the hallway and flung himself into the bathroom. Makoto giggled at Duo's paranoia. The tall man gave her an annoyed look.
"There's a lot of people who enjoy spying on me you know." He said dryly as he turned on the water.
"They just want to see your cute ass... and some other parts..." Makoto taunted as she let the sheet drop from her body.
She watched with a blush as Duo's grin darkened, his eyes flashed with lust. The hot water from the shower slowly began to cloud the windows. With the graceful movements of a hunter, Duo slowly made his way to her. Placing his hands on her hips, he slowly guided her into the shower. But on the way he turned on the radio.
Duo's back was to the hot water, letting it wash off his back, protecting Makoto from it as if it would burn her silky skin. Makoto stared at him through half closed eyes, her hair now down as he ran his fingers through it.
Makoto felt her body grow warmer. Damn, that was the song she was thinking of minutes away. But that didn't seem important... only Duo's eyes.
His beautiful violet eyes. To some they were the portals to a soul that was full of life, someone that loved to have fun and never take anything seriously. How little they knew Duo Maxwell. His eyes were always deceitful to anyone who didn't know what to look for.
But for her, they were like an open book. Duo had once said that she held the key, that opened the gate behind which the real him hid. With her, he didn't have to fake smiles, or pretend that everything was all right. That's why he wanted to be with her so bad. He'd said all that.
"I got your legs spread all over the bed
Hands clenched in the sheets hair wild as hell."
As the song flowed from the radio, slowly, his hand cupped her face. Makoto unconsciously leaned into his touch. She closed her eyes and sighed, how much she loved him. He leaned toward slowly, closing his eyes in the process. Water dripped from his long bangs.
The kiss was at first gentle, a simple caress of each other's lips. Softly they washed away all the pain of the outside world. Makoto's hand trailed down his back, feeling the water hit her hand and his body.
"I know the only thing on your mind is sexin me
girl I can feel your temperature rising
you should feel my nature too."
Suddenly a fire was sparked by the gentle caresses. The kiss became rougher... more urgent. Duo slid his hand down her back, over her cute ass, and then stopped at her legs. He yanked her to him and then attacked her mouth again violently.
"Come on you should its gonna be a bumpy ride girl
Let's do what we came to do."
Makoto groaned as she turned around. Now the hot water was hitting her skin with a vengeance. But being much smaller than Duo, she couldn't block the water from hitting him. The glass around the shower was now completely cloudy. She closed her eyes in complete pleasure as she turned her head upwards.
"Girl when we make love all night
When we make good love all night
When we make love all night
We really make love girl."
Duo groaned as Makoto played with his equipment. Damn she knew how to work her hands. Pleasure shot through his body. Being so close to her... it made the other side come out. He felt his power flare up... and he couldn't control it. He suddenly grabbed her shoulders tightly and pushed her roughly against the tile wall.
"When we make love all night
When we make good love all night
When we make love all night
We really make love (come to daddy baby)."
Makoto and Duo kissed each other violently, unable to control their urges. Makoto grabbed Duo's long hair and pulled his hair. Duo's arms crushed Makoto to his chest as he groaned. Their hands intertwined as Makoto pushed herself into Duo even more.
"Damn it Duo... hurry up... oooh please!" Makoto begged as Duo teased her by not fulfilling her wild imaginations.
"Don't rush these things...." Duo taunted as he trailed kisses from her mouth... down her neck... to her breasts... and then downward.
"Duo... don't tease..." Makoto growled evenly as she pulled on his hair.
"Don't be evil..." Duo retorted while in a permanent kneeling position.
"Then you get going..." She smirked as he stood. The water streamed down his boyish bangs as he gazed at her through lustful violet eyes. His lips were pulled into a menacing smirk. He leaned down at attacked her lips violently again, their tongues dancing with the pulsing energy of unreleased desire giving them the beat that guided them.
Then very slowly, he let her wish come true. Their lips connected in a heated kiss, they became one again. But this time, it wasn't as slowly and hesitantly as the first time. Through the one night they had come to know and accept each other completely.
The steam on the window kept the couple in their own little world, and the world out.
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A few hours later,
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Quatre frowned as the CEO of Harper Communications kept droning on and on about the advantages of merging the two companies. His blue eyes were flashing with annoyance but kept it at bay. The business mask never left from his face.
Suddenly a cup of coffee was placed next to his left hand. He looked up to see Minako winking at him as she sat down in the empty chair on his left. He smiled warmly at her and took a sip. Just the way he liked it, strong black coffee with four sugars and one cream.
"So Mister Winner, how about it? Can I count on Harper Communications to be part of Winner Corps soon?"
Quatre suddenly snapped his head up to the speaker who was grinning at him. He smiled wearily and remembered he still had to decide. HE looked down at his papers quickly and scanned the page for any reason to say yes right away.
"Well Mr..." Quatre paused, forgetting his name.
"Krusher." Minako whispered next to him.
"Mr. Krusher. Your presentation was very convincing. But unfortunately I can not make a decision right now. I will review it with the other board members, and then we will tell you of our decision." Quatre said firmly as he stood and walked out of the meeting without another word.
High heels quickly followed him, clicking behind the marble floor of the hallway. Soon the blond multi-trillionaire was accompanied by his favorite secretary. She looked at him carefully as if seeing him for the very first time. Quatre could tell she was still surprised at his business face even though she had worked with him for over 3 months now.
"You didn't pay attention to anything he said." Minako scolded quietly as she slowed down.
"I was... preoccupied..." He whispered gently as he walked into his office.
"What's on your mind?" Minako asked in concern as she seated herself on Quatre's large desk.
"Well, today's... special, but I still have to work. I would rather spend the day with you..." Quatre whispered in Minako's ear as he hugged her from behind.
Minako shivered in pleasure as she heard his husky voice. So that was why he was so out of it. She smiled as he nuzzled her neck as a deep purring sound came from his throat. She blushed deeply... damn this god of a man knew how to turn her on...
"So... how about we... take the rest of the day off?" Quatre suddenly suggested with a goofy grin on his face.
"But Quatre! You have two more important meetings today!" Minako scolded quietly with a mild glare.
"So? I'll just cancel them." Quatre said shrugging and moving closer to Minako with a devilish grin.
"No way!" Minako growled.
But before she could say anything else, a pair of soft and warm lips was covering hers. At first she wanted to push him away, since they were at work, but as the kiss deepened, she couldn't. Quatre's hand slowly stroked her blond hair as the other hand rested comfortably on her waist. Minako's arms snaked around his neck and kept him in place with no thoughts except how perfect his kisses were.
As they broke apart, they gaze into each other's eyes. Even though it's been a 2 months since they first decided to be together, they still couldn't get over the kisses. They were... heaven. Suddenly Quatre's hand moved away from her hair. The next thing she knew, she was being carried by him princess style.
"Quatre!" She shrieked as she grabbed onto his neck for dear life.
Quatre only laughed as he carefully opened the door of his office with Minako in his arms. As he walked out, he ignored the looks he was getting from everyone else. As he walked down the hallway, he turned to one of his secretaries.
"I'm taking the rest of the day off." He said simply as he walked past the woman who was looking at him and Minako.
"Um... sure sir!" She stuttered as he walked out.
"Where would you like to go?" He asked the blond in his arms as he approached his car.
"Back into that building and your meetings!"
"Come on Minako, don't you find meetings a little boring?"
"Yes but it's your job!" Minako scolded with another glare.
"But my job is also to keep you happy..."
Minako froze as she climbed down from Quatre's arms. His job was to keep her happy. Was it her job to keep him happy? Could she keep him happy? He belonged to another world than she did. And no matter how hard she tried to fit in, she never really will. But then that didn't seem too important to him. Maybe it didn't matter.
"Well... Minako...?"
She turned around and faced him with a bright smile. Walking over to him, she straightened his tie and pecked him on the cheek.
"Maybe some lunch?"
^^^
Minako finished her pizza and took a sip of her soda. Looking at Quatre, she realized he didn't eat anything except for his coffee. She reached over and tapped his shoulder in concern. The blue eyed one looked up from his coffee slightly startled.
"Yes Minako?"
"Are you okay?"
"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" He asked with a fake grin.
"Because you were out of it."
"We're having a Valentine's party tonight. It's a masquerade ball." Quatre said rather roughly, ignoring what Minako said.
"Oh. Have fun." She said quietly.
"ER.... I wanted you.... to come with me..." Quatre said looking a bit shocked.
"Why didn't you say so?"
"I... assumed that you... would want to go with me." Quatre said slowly, looking even more confused than ever.
"Why...?"
"Because... you're my... girlfriend..." Quatre said a little annoyed.
"Y-yes... but you still..." Minako stuttered.
"Still what?"
"I don't know!" Minako said in frustration.
"I assumed that since you're my girlfriend, I can count on you to go to these parties with me! But if you don't want to, it's fine!" Quatre snapped as he stormed out of the coffee shop.
Minako jumped from her seat and raced after the blond. She followed him for about five blocks before she caught up with him. His suit jacket was abandoned somewhere and his tie undone. Dressed now only in a white dress shirt and navy dress pants, his blond hair was disheveled.
"Quatre..."
"What?!" Quatre snapped as he turned around, his blue eyes blazing with anger and frustration.
Minako gasped and stepped back. Regret flashed through his blue eyes as he took a step forward. Minako however, reminded of her boyfriends and father, quickly took a step back away from Quatre in fear. Quatre watched her shrink away from fear and his heart tore in two. Maybe it wasn't all good in the land of their love...
He turned away and sighed deeply. Today was Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year. But here they were, fighting. Minako was afraid of him and he was frustrated beyond description. Slumping against the wall of a building, he stared at his hands blankly.
"So are you coming with me?" Quatre found himself asking without any real thought to it.
"I..."
"You don't have to. It would be nice." Quatre said casually as he stood, prepared to walk away at any minute.
"I... I... I don't... know..." Minako stuttered as she looked away.
"Let's catch a movie and then you can tell me whether you want to come." Quatre said shrugging as he started to walk towards the closest movie theater.
Minako watched his disappearing back and ran to catch up with him. Why were they like this today? Today of all days. They were supposed to be kissing, walking down the beach, having a picnic in the park, ice skating or even spending a nice afternoon at one of their houses.
Quatre looked at the girl walking besides him. She was so beautiful when she was thinking. She was beautiful when she was confused. She was beautiful when she scolded him. She was beautiful when she smiled. She was beautiful when she was uncertain of something. Hell, the woman besides him was beautiful ALL the time.
Slowly he grabbed her small hand. Minako looked up at him with confused and happy blue eyes. He smiled down reassuringly and was rewarded by the smile of her own. HE stopped walking and pulled her closer to him. Then he stroked her cheek lovingly. Tipping her face up with his hand, he bent down. Their lips brushed against each other gently before the kiss became more intense.
His hand was placed at the back of her head, keeping her in place. His other hand was wrapped around her waist, crushing her to him. Minako's arms were around Quatre's neck as she went on her tiptoes to reach his beautiful lips.
As they slowly broke away, Minako's chest was heaving for breath. Quatre smiled down at her and traced her full lips with his finger. She ran her hand through his hair, revealing in the feeling of touching those silky strands.
"Aren't we supposed to be at the movies?" He asked suddenly as he blinked in confusion.
"Well, why don't we go to the mall?" Minako asked smirking.
Quatre's face twisted into an expression of pure horror. Minako giggled at his expression. She wiped one finger on the bottom of his chin, and then started walking back to the office. Quatre blinked and kept his eyes glued on her swaying hips. He smirked lustfully and then caught up to the long legged girl.
"Why are we going back to the office?" He asked clearly confused.
"We're going to need your car to carry all the bags." She said grinning as she saw the expression on Quatre's face.
"W-why are we... we... going to the... the mall?!" Quatre gulped as he moved away from the blond girl.
"If I'm going to the masquerade ball, I need a good costume."
Quatre watched as the girl grinned at him. Part of him was so happy that she was coming to the party with him. The other part... dreading to go to a mall with a female, vampire OR human.
A pair of arms snaked around her neck. Snapping out of his thoughts, he focused on the goddess that was watching with concerned blue eyes. He smiled at her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Slowly he leaned down, but this time he didn't kiss Minako. Instead, Quatre rubbed his nose against hers with a huge grin.
"I love the making up part." He whispered pecking her on the lips.
"We should fight more often then..." She teased lightly.
"No. I love making up, but I hate fighting with you." HE said firmly as his eyes took on a pained look.
Minako stopped smiling and stroked Quatre's cheek. She leaned upwards and placed a soft kiss on his cheek. He smiled back at her weakly and started to walk back towards the office. His arm was around his waist and the other swung his suit jacket over his back.
"So, how much money do I need to bring?" Quatre said jokingly as his eyes twinkled with laughter.
"A few thousands dollars..." Minako teased right back.
"Good thing I have all of my credit cards." Quatre said grinning as they entered the parking lot.
"I have money you know." Minako said quickly, not wanting him to think that she was with him for money.
"It's okay. You're coming to my party, I should pay for whatever you're buying."
"Quatre really, I can pay for it on my own."
"You're my girlfriend also. I should by you stuff."
"But I-"
Quatre silenced her quickly by crushing his lips to hers. As he broke away, Minako was breathless and staring at him intently. He placed a soft kiss on her forehead and gave her one of his beautiful smiles. Guiding her into his car, he quickly came over the driver's side and started the engine.
"Minako, I know you don't want me for my money. Calm down." He said smiling as he headed for the closest mall.
"But Quatre..."
"No buts." Quatre said firmly.
"Besides, consider this your Valentine's present." HE added with a smile.
"Thank you!" Minako shrieked as she hugged Quatre suddenly around the neck.
"Ack! Minako!" Quatre screamed as he swerved to miss the oncoming traffic in the other direction.
"AHHH! Sorry!" Minako screamed as she quickly let go and blushed deeply.
Quatre smiled reassuringly at Minako but kept his eyes glued to the road for the rest of the ride. Minako was silence until they got to the parking lot. She groaned once she saw how many people were there, and how many cars were circling around waiting for a spot.
"Quatre... maybe today's not the best time..." She said cautiously as Quatre continued driving.
She watched as the man simply smirked and drove to the very front. She noticed that there were a few spaces up in front. But they all had signs on them saying, 'Mall Investors Only.' Quatre casually parked in the prime spot and unbuckled his seat belt.
"Quatre... this spot is for the investors for this mall..."
"So? I'm one of the investors here." Quatre said casually as he stepped out of the car.
"Really?" Minako said perking up.
"Yea, this mall and a few others in about a 50 mile radius," Quatre said knowing Minako would be very happy to hear that.
"YAY!!!!!!!!!!! LET'S GO!"
Before Quatre could react, Minako suddenly grabbed him and ran into the store. Quatre followed the happy girl with a nervous smile as others watched the two of them. Following Minako into a dress shop, Quatre stood by the door as Minako browsed through the store at the speed of lightning.
"I don't like this store Quatre. Let's go to another one." She said grinning as she walked out.
"Okay." He groaned and followed her.
"This place looks promising." Minako said as she stepped into a crowded dress shop.
Minako browsed through the racks. A few were too puffy, others had too many sparkles, or some too many pokka dots. Slowly she walked out and dragged Quatre with her. Looking across the mall at another store that looked promising, she quickly walked into that one. A few minutes later, she came out, and Quatre was carrying two bags.
"Where are we going now?" Quatre asked cautiously.
"I'm not sure. Oh look! There's Bath and Body Works!" Minako said grinning as Quatre followed her.
Quatre walked behind Minako as the girl ran from place to place, smelling the different scents. The blond man following behind her weaved through the crowds of women, apologizing as he bumped into them by mistake. It was hard to weave through dense crowds of women if you were 6' 4", muscular and practically god-like.
"Quatre, what do you think of this?" Minako asked as she sprayed some Strawberry Champagne in front of Quatre.
Quatre wrinkled his nose and smelt the body mist. God, didn't Minako know not to spray that in front of his face?
"Minako... please don't spray it like that. Use the paper. I don't like the smell of this stuff much." Quatre said politely as he wiped his nose.
"Sorry. But really, how is it?" Minako asked as she wiped Quatre's nose for him.
"It's okay." Quatre said getting really uncomfortable. So what if he had 29 sisters when he was alive? Shopping with a woman was still torture.
"Well, I see you're really uncomfortable. Why don't we go to another store?" Minako asked as she put down body spray.
"Thank you." Quatre replied sighing with relief as he followed her out.
"Well, I need a dress for tonight."
Quatre suddenly grinned. Without another word, he grabbed Minako by the hand and dragged her down the escalator. The girl protested and questioned her boyfriend, but he only smirked and said nothing. Quatre opened the passenger side door, and the confused Minako got in. Putting the bags in the trunk, he quickly got into the car and drove off.
"Where are we going?" Minako asked again as Quatre weaved through the traffic.
"Somewhere." Quatre said mysteriously.
Minako remained silent as Quatre drove out of the city. Minako looked at him in confusion as he drove along the suburban roads. Quatre simply smiled again and kept driving. After another half an hour, Quatre pulled in front of a small but expensive looking boutique.
"Why are we here Quatre?" Minako asked as he pulled her out of the car gently.
"This is a very good dress shop according to some of my friends. They get all their gowns here."
"But it looks.... expensive..."
"The best for you."
Minako froze as Quatre whispered that into her ear. She turned back to him slowly to see his eyes twinkling with honesty and... love? She smiled as he slowly bent down and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. Then he guided her into the shop with his hand on the small of her back.
A small bell above the door sounded as the pair walked in. The shop was small, but very cozy. The shop was richly decorate, with dark red carpeting and fancy cushioned chairs. Quatre casually sat in one of the chairs, clearly used to the general air of elegance in the air.
Slowly a middle aged woman walked out from the back. Her graying hair was done up in a fancy bun. She was dressed in a red 1800's dress, with a large emerald broach was placed in the middle of her chest. Her hands were folded together at the waist level as she walked out with her head held high and her back completely straight.
"Mister Winner. To what do I owe the honor of his visit?" The woman asked in a smooth and quiet but very elegant voice.
"Mrs. Harper. It's a pleasure to see you again." Quatre said quickly standing. He bowed and kissed the woman's hand with a polite smile. He then took Minako's hand and gently pulled her towards them.
"This is Minako Aino, my girlfriend. She needs a dress for the masquerade party at my house tonight." He paused as if suddenly remembering something.
"Would you care to join us tonight Mrs. Harper?"
"It's quite all right Mister Winner. I am not as young as I used to be." Mrs. Harper replied smiling.
"Too bad. Some other time?" Quatre asked with an irresistible smile.
"Perhaps. Now, Miss Aino, please, look around."
Minako nodded and began to browse. But she felt self-conscious and completely out of place. After a few seconds, her sights fell on a knee length spaghetti strap white dress. It was simple and free of anything to divert attention from the plain dress itself. Taking it off the rack, she quickly disappeared into the dressing room. A second later she reappeared.
"How's this Quatre?" Minako asked meekly.
Quatre inspected the dress for a second. She was very beautiful, the dress brought out her beauty. But it was... too simple. Quatre stopped and observed the blush on Minako's cheeks. He usually preferred something simple and plain. But on Minako... he wanted something fancy. He wanted some to make the crowd gasp, more than they would when they saw Minako. Something that would match her elegance and beauty, but not make it look over fancy or too based upon the decorations that it would take away from the true beauty that Minako had.
"I believe you should try something a little more... colorful and a little longer dear." Mrs. Harper said knowing what Quatre was thinking.
"Oh." Minako said crestfallen as she walked back.
Quatre quickly jumped from his chair and ran over to Minako. Lifting her downcast face with his finger, his heart sank at the embarrassment in her eyes and the unfallen tears threatening to spill out. Quatre smiled at her encouragingly and kissed her forehead.
"You look beautiful. I just want... something... that could remotely match your beauty. I don't want the people there to be blow away by your beauty, I want them to be put silent once and for all." Quatre whispered quietly, not knowing if what he said would make her feel better but hoping it did.
"O-okay." Minako whispered and turned away. She knew for the first time that Quatre had been talked to. Talked to about having her as his girlfriend.
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Michiru knocked gently on the girl's door. She's been knocking on the door for the past five minutes now. The blue hair girl at time tended to be a heavy sleeper despite what people thought. Finally the muffled yawn came from the other side of the door. The oak door cracked open as a pair of tired blue eyes gazed at the aquamarine haired woman.
"Morning Mic-" The girl's greeting was cue off by a yawn that she quickly muffled with her hand.
"Sorry. So... what is it hm...?" The younger girl said yawning again as the older woman in front of her giggled.
"You have a surprise watching for you in the driveway." Michiru said happily.
"What is it...?" Ami asked yawning again as she perked up slightly.
"Just go and see." Michiru commanded softly as she tugged on the younger girl's hand.
"Okay... okay..." Ami said tiredly as she followed Michiru.
The two made their way down the large marble stairs. Soon they were at the large door that led to the circular driveway the pulled up to the mansion. Michiru was grinning like a Cheshire cat while Ami was still rubbing her eyes tiredly. Her hand lazily turned the brass doorknob.
The remnants of sleep left her as the door opened. Slowly she walked out of the house, unable to believe the sight before her. Full bloom red roses covered the asphalt surface of the circular driveway. In the field between the semi-circle shaped driveway, the lush green lawn was no where to be seen. Instead, hundreds of lilies, daisies, carnations, daffodils, poppies, sunflowers and orchids invaded the area.
Ami gasped as her blue eyes widened. She walked carefully through the field of roses, looking around in shock and excitement. She made her way to the field of various flowers. She then sat down and picked up a nearby rose. Avoiding the thorns, she took in the unique scent of a beautiful flower. There's no doubt who was responsible for this... if it was for her.
A hand suddenly rested on her right shoulder. Blue eyes wide with shock turned around quickly. Trowa stood over her, his lips curled up in a soft smile and his eyes twinkling. Ami let a sob escape her throat as she bit her trembling bottom lip. Trowa's face twisted into one of shock, concern and surprise. He knelt down next to her and watched her in confusion.
Ami felt his hand run through her short blue hair. She smiled weakly as a tear slid down her cheek. Trowa watched the crystal drop for a second, before leaning toward. His lips touched her soft skin as he kissed away the salty drop of water. Ami smiled up at him and caressed his cheek.
"Are... you okay?" He asked, his soft and tender voice laced with worry.
"I-I'm fine. I'm... j-just so happy." Ami stuttered as she wiped the rest of her tears.
"Happy Valentine's Day..." Trowa whispered as he leaned toward.
Ami smiled and closed her eyes. She found herself drawn to Trowa as her heart pounded in anticipation of the kiss. No matter how many times they did, she always felt as if she was tasting him for a first time. As their lips met, Ami felt the familiar and wonderful shock of electricity race down her spine. Trowa smiled against the kiss as his body erupted in warmth beyond comprehension.
"So, ready to have a romantic day?" Trowa asked as he finally pulled away, his cheeks painted with a soft blush.
"Any day with you is romantic." Came the breathless reply.
"And any day with you is perfect."
Ami saw the truth and sincerity reflected in Trowa's emerald depths. A blush lit her face as she looked down, a smile on her lips. Her lover's smile grew as he saw her embarrassment. Using this as an excuse to steal another kiss, he gently lifted her chin with his finger. Staring into those expressive blue eyes, he suddenly found himself falling in love with her again, as if for the first time.
"Trowa...I... I... have to change." Ami said softly, cursing herself silently for breaking the perfect mood.
Trowa looked down at Ami's fluffily light blue bathrobe and chuckled. Ami felt herself blush even deeper at his gaze, and hit him lightly on the head. Ami stood up and wrinkled her nose at mock anger at him. Turning on her heels, she quickly walked back to the house, careful not to damage any of the roses. As she reached the door, she paused for a minute.
Looking back, her eyes warmed at the field of roses. Trowa stood in the middle of it all, tall and beautiful. Half of his face was still blocked by his gravity defying, but extremely soft hair. One dark green eye followed her movement, twinkling with amusement and adoration. His lips were pulled upwards in a tender smile.
"Thank you..."Ami whispered quietly before slipping back into the house.
"It's only begun..." Trowa said as his smile became mischievous.
Trowa and Ami strolled through the park, hand in hand. Ami sighed as she closed her eyes. Trowa watched her and smiled. Ami's hand slipped away from Trowa's as she walked quicker. Spreading her arms out on either side, she turned her face up towards the blue and cloudless sky. Then she began to twirl around, feeling the wind rush through her hair. Trowa smiled and chased after her.
As he drew closer to her, he scooped down, and swept her into his arms. Ami squealed in delight and surprise as Trowa began to spin around and around. Ami grabbed onto his neck and opened her eyes. Her screams soon melted into giggling and laughter. She peered down at Trowa, her eyes were pools of contentment and pleasure. Trowa's mouth slowly spread into a smile.
The two tumbled to the ground, both dizzy from spinning. They rolled around in the tall green grass, their laughter breaking the peaceful and calm atmosphere in the park. After several minutes of acting like a couple of children, they two stopped. Ami was now lying on top of Trowa, her chest heaving with the need of air. Trowa watched her, stroking her hair with his right hand. His left arm was wrapped around her waist, making sure she didn't fall from o top of him.
Ami sighed and snuggled against his strong chest. Closing her eyes, she relaxed as her body went slack. Trowa smiled at the sight and kissed her on top of her head. His green eyes stared up at the sky, basking in the peace and joy that came with his simple moment. In his arms was all that he could ever dream of, and so much more. Ami brought so much to his life... and yet what did he offer to her? She could never know how deeply she has affected him by loving him. And what did he give to her?
"Trowa..." Came the breathless whisper.
"Yes...?"
"I'm so happy... just being here with you..." Ami said suddenly, as if reading his mind.
Trowa froze for a bit as his eyes glazed over. Could he actually make her happy? A small hand began running itself through his hair. As if by magic, the touch itself made him relax as he closed his eyes.
"You have no idea... what you've done for me..." Ami continued, his voice soft and vulnerable.
"And you have done so much... for me..." Trowa confessed, his voice barely a whisper.
Eyes connected as a bond between them like none before formed. Without saying another word, they leaned in towards each other. Their lips met, but softly this time. It was like no other kiss. The kisses before were ones of exploration. Despite their feelings before, they were still wary of each other. They didn't trust each other to the point that they did now.
This kiss was so much more. It was one shared between two people who felt as if they were finally happy. Trowa's tongue gently licked Ami's lips, begging for entrance. Ami relented and opened for him. Trowa's tongue tenderly massaged Ami's.
Trowa gently pulled away and gazed lovingly at Ami's flushed face. He caressed her face, revealing in warmth as his lover leaned into his touch. Unable to resist any longer, he stole another kiss from her. Ami pulled away giggling, hitting him lightly on the arm.
"Trowa! This is a public place!" Ami screamed giggling.
"So...?" Trowa asked, kissing Ami's neck and shoulders.
"Come on... please...?" Ami begged with her puppy eyes.
"Sure sure. Hey, I have a question for you."
"Sure... what?" Ami asked, noticing the slight blush on Trowa's cheek.
"Will you be my date to the Valentine's Day party tonight?"
"Sure!" Ami said, his blue eyes twinkling with excitement.
"Great! It's a masquerade party." Trowa said kissing Ami.
"Don't worry, I have the perfect mask."
"Good. Now... what about that walk?" Trowa said pecking Ami on the forehead.
"Oh yeah." Ami giggled as Trowa pulled her from the floor.
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Wufei rolled to the left to avoid what would have been a skull-cracking blow. Pushing himself quickly to his feet, he blocked a low kick with his right leg before lashing out with a punch to Rei's face. Wufei felt his fist connect with Rei's face, causing the girl to become dazed momentarily.
Wufei grunted as Rei kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying backwards a good three feet. He quickly braced himself for a roundhouse kick from Rei, then dropping to his knees, he quickly swept Rei's legs from under her. Before the raven-haired girl could react, Wufei pounced on her, sitting on her stomach lightly, though most of his weight was on his legs, which were on either sides of Rei's body.
Rei wiggled from underneath him, refusing to be pinned so easily. She attempted to hit him with one arm, but was stopped when his hand caught her forearm easily. Before she could even lash out her other arm, a pair of lips was on top of her own.
Rei's eyes widened for a minute, before she regained her senses and kissed him back. Even though it's been more than two months since Wufei first kissed her, Rei hadn't yet gotten used to the idea of having your boss, old rival, and friend now boyfriend kissing you in the middle of a spar.
Rei wrapped her free arm around Wufei's neck, pulling him even closer to her. Wufei obeyed readily, his hand releasing the girl's arm. HE wrapped on around her waist, crushing her to his solid chest and hard stomach. The other hand traced her jawline, worked its way down her neck, over her chest, down her solid stomach, across her waist, and then along the soft curve of her behind.
Rei moaned slightly when he placed his hand on her ass, but did nothing else to complain. Meanwhile, her other hand was stroking his hair. Reaching the ponytail, she took off the hair-tie that held his shoulder length hair in that oh so tight ponytail, and began to play with the silky strands.
Wufei smiled against her lips, and broke away for a split second. Then, he began trailing butterfly kisses along her jawline and anywhere that he could get his lips on. Rei giggled and gazed up at him with a soft smile. The hand on Rei's butt broke away, and began to trace the curves of her full, red lips. Wufei smiled, before replacing the figure's feather-light touch with his lips.
After several minutes of intense and heated kisses, Rei finally broke away, heaving for air. Wufei drew back, and studied her flush and oxygen deprived face. He was a bit annoyed at himself, how could he forget she needed air unlike him? He'd half to be more careful, couldn't have his girlfriend suffocation to death while kissing her.
Wufei drew back slightly with an idiotic grin. Girlfriend. He like that, he liked that a lot. She was a most beautiful creature, one that was very desired by other men. Usually, he would choose his women according to how much other men wanted her, and how submissive she was. But her... she was a completely different story, and he LOVED that.
"What about the spar?" Rei asked quietly, still stroking his hair.
"Well, I suppose I won." Wufei said with his usual smug smirk.
"no way Chang! You won only because you kissed me! You distracted me!" Rei cried in outrage, glaring at the man who was still on top of her.
"Well, you weren't exactly complaining about the kiss now where you? IF I recall, you were enjoying it, or why else would you be in such great need of oxygen?" Wufei asked smiling teasingly.
"Hey! Not fair!" Rei said pouting while a cute blush appeared on her cheeks.
Wufei chuckled a bit. Then, he slowly bent down and placed a soft peck on Rei's nose. The fiery woman's nose wrinkled and glared at him playfully.
"I'm sorry." Wufei apologized with another chuckle.
"I'll get off." He said sadly as he began to move.
A hand shot out and grabbed his forearm. Wufei looked down at her in surprise and confusion. She gave him one of her playful smile, a mischievous gleam in her eyes.
"now, I never said you had to move." She purred quietly.
Wufei blinked a few times, still very much surprised. Soon however, he recovered, and chuckled at the playful look on her face. Bending down again, he covered her lips with his own.
"You two face suck too much." Came the mocking voice, laced with amusement.
Wufei growled as he slowly pulled away from Rei reluctantly. Whoever said that would have hell to pay, ah yes, hell indeed. His head quickly snapped to the doorway, where the voice had come from, a cold glare aimed at the intruder. He prayed it was Maxwell, he really wanted to beat the shit out of the braided idiot.
Instead of playful violet eyes, he found cold and amused Prussian blue staring back at him. Realizing it was Heero, he let the flame of anger die down a bit, after all, he couldn't do anything to the all mighty indestructible vampire, now could he?
From under him, he heard a growl of annoyance. He laughed inwardly. His 'fung huwan' however had no problems beating up the brunette youth that had interrupted them. HE bent down and pecked her on the lips, and then felt her relax. Reluctantly, he pulled away and stood, feeling Rei's gaze lingering on his lips. He heard a soft snort from Heero. Turning to his sire, he growled at bit. Looking at him, he made no attempt to hide the annoyance in his eyes. This earned a chuckled from intruder.
"Yes Heero?" He asked, the impatience ringing.
"Do you know about tonight?"
Wufei studied Heero in confusion for a few seconds. Tonight? It was Valentine's Day, and he had something planned for Rei and him tonight already. He wasn't going to miss a chance to woe his fiery girlfriend. A devilish smirk appeared at the thought.
"Well too bad, cancel everything." Came the firm order.
Wufei eyed Heero in disbelief and anger. Sure Heero was the one who had given him eternity, and for that he was grateful because it gave him a chance to meet Rei, but he couldn't just expect him to drop everything at his command. True he had done that many times in the past, but this was different.
"You forgot." Heero stated dryly, now looking a bit annoyed himself.
"About what?"
"The yearly Valentine's Day Masquerade."
If not for Rei being there, the martial arts master would have hit himself on the head. Of course, the Valentine's Day Masquerade, the one held at Quatre's manor every year. It was the social event for the first half of the year, surpassed in splendor and importance only by the Christmas Party. Everyone who's anyone would be there, drinking, partying, and making deals and forming partnerships. Of course, he just had to forget that party.
Wufei sighed a bit. As one of the G5, who were the most prestigious of the business world, he could not miss an opportunity such as this. He automatically had to be there, as it was an unwritten law. Anyone who had dreams of working with Winner Corps, Barton Inc, Maxwell and Chang Industries, or Yuy Enterprise would be there, buttering up to one of them.
Wufei turned back to Rei, looking at her ruefully. His girlfriend was now sitting, and looking at him with a mix expression of confusion and dread. Heero cleared his throat, asking for Wufei's attention.
"You know the importance." Heero reminded softly before turning to leave.
"And if..." Wufei started, trailing off.
"Don't even." Came the cold reply as Heero walked out.
Wufei turned back to Rei, who was now glaring at him mildly. The Chinese man groaned, god, he just had a way of messing up in front of her didn't he?
Rei saw his annoyance and anger at himself. She sighed inwardly, it wasn't his fault that he forgot was it? She was the one who had been demanding a good Valentine's Day. Walking over to him, she softly pressed one hand to his chest. Wufei looked down at her, bracing himself for the worse.
"Well... a Masquerade party's always fun..." She whispered softly with a smile.
"Really?" The man screamed in disbelief.
"Sure. We can make the most of the afternoon, go to your party tonight, and do whatever you had planned tomorrow night." Rei said encouragingly with a nod.
"Great." Wufei said with a wide grin.
"Good, what should we do this afternoon?"
"I don't know, but I think we should finish what we started before that baka came in..." Wufei whispered lowly, his voice taking on a husky tone.
"Hm... I'd like that..."
Wufei chuckled and leaned down to capture Rei's lips in yet another kiss. His 'fung huwan' giggled before returning the favor.
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Heero smirked as the two began to kiss again. Those two, couldn't keep their paws off of each other. But, he supposed that was acceptable, especially with all the stupid things Wufei has done in the past, or just a few minutes ago actually. But then again, Rei wasn't like any other girl.
Now, he had his own problem to deal with. He needed a date for the dance. He could always pick up any girl he wanted and they usually loved to be his date, but he wanted someone classy. Heero Yuy wanted someone worthy of him, someone that other people would gawk at, and admire for the entire night. Heero Yuy wanted someone that people think would match his power, his raw sex appeal, his cold nature, his stature and his beauty.
After several minutes of deep thought, only one person came to mind. Yes, it was always that person. Heero Yuy would confess anyone besides her could match him in every way, as no one could. Heero pulled out his cell from his pocket. Hitting a number on the speed dial, he called the number that he has called so many times in the past two months. The phone rang once... twice... thrice... then...
"Yuy, what do you want?" Came the annoyed and cold demand from the other end of the line.
"Boy did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning." Heero teased, walking down the street.
"Shut up Yuy." She barked. Heero could hear something made of glass breaking in the background.
"That better have not been the angel I gave you." Heero growled coldly, though part of him hurt to think that she might be careless enough to break it.
"No Heero, I wouldn't be that careless." Hotaru whispered softly, sounding a bit hurt that Heero even thought about that.
"I know, I'm just not in a good mood." Heero said quickly, he hated it when Hotaru was sad or in pain.
"Oh. What's wrong?" The raven-haired girl asked, her voice laced with concern.
"I don't have a date." Heero admitted grudgingly, glaring at the girls who were looking at him suggestively as he walked by.
"You... don't... have... a..." Hotaru started, but before she could finish her sentence, she started laughing hysterically.
Heero felt himself flushing, both from anger, and embarrassment. His clenched his fists as he tried hard not to start yelling at the girl on the phone. Angrily, he stalked into a café.
"Meet me at the usual place in 20 minutes." Heero growled as he hung up.
Heero sat in their usual booth at Starbucks, and ordered a Tall Chocolate Brownie Frapichino. The youthful vampire had discovered a few hundred years ago he had a quite the sweet tooth for coffee and chocolate that would be satisfied by simply ordering a cool and refreshing cup of this frosty drink. After waiting a few minutes, he caught sight a familiar dark haired youth run by the door. A few seconds later, she appeared at the door, apparently going past the store. Walking in, she looked around, looking for a sign of her dark haired friend. Spotting him at their usual booth, she quickly walked over.
"Alright... I'm... here..." Hotaru wheezed as she collapsed across from him in the booth.
"Took you long enough." Heero mumbled as he took another sip from his drink.
"What?! Do you know that I live about 40 blocks down from here?! Is it my fault that the mansion is at the OUTSKIRTS of the CITY?!" She yelled hysterically as someone gave her the Carmel Mocha she ordered.
"Where's your ride?" He asked looking at the sidewalk for any signs of her car.
"Rei took it this morning, her bike's in the shop for repairs." Hotaru mumbled in annoyance as she took a sip.
The two sat in silence for a while, drinking their orders. Heero acted as he usually did, a bit aloof and uncaring as he was used to silences in their relationship. Hotaru however looked at him nervously from time to time. Finally, having enough of the weird silence, she cleared her throat.
"Why did you tell me to come?"
Heero shrugged a bit at her question and stared at his hands and drink. Hotaru sighed in exasperation, sometimes that man can be so... argh! He demanded that she be here, put her through fifteen minutes of severe running at neck breaking speed, AND WAS NOT TALKING?! WHAT THE HELL WAS HIS DEAL?!
"I want you to be my date."
Hotaru blinked a few times and shook her head. Her violet eyes focused on him, a blank look on her features.
"What? Say that again Heero? I thought I heard you say you wanted me to be your date." Hotaru said giggling as she drank her coffee.
"I did."
Hotaru's eyes widened as the coffee went down the wrong pipe. Coughing furiously, she soon caught the attention of everyone else in the store. As her face began to turn an unhealthy blue, Heero finally acted. The dark-eyed man quickly slid around the booth. Now sitting next to her, he gently patted her back, hoping that the girl that he hopefully wanted to officially present to the business world did not choke until that night.
After a few more minutes, Hotaru finally calmed down, the choking process ending. She looked at Heero in surprise, finding that he was sitting next to her. Looking down quickly at the floor and sliding away a bit, Heero hoped that his long bangs hid the dark blush on his cheeks.
"Are... are you serious?" Hotaru asked quietly, the shock still not wearing off.
Heero nodded, the blush deepening. What the hell was going on? He never blushed when he asked a woman to go on a date or that kind of social gathering before. So why was he blushing now? And he himself could feel his cheeks growing even warmer by the second as Hotaru's violet eyes continued to stare at him.
"Oh."
Heero nodded his head. The answer was plain and simple from the tone in his voice. He couldn't help but feel a ping of sadness and hurt at the rejection. He slowly moved away, grabbed his coffee and made a move to leave.
"Hotaru I'm sorry for asking you... I was just thinking that maybe I could actually ask you this time instead of demanding or bribing you" Heero said dejectedly as he stood.
"I would love to go with you." Hotaru said quietly as a light blush crept up on her cheeks.
"I understand completely why you would say no. Thanks every much for your-"
Heero suddenly stopped, realizing what Hotaru actually said was not what he was saying. He looked up at her, blinking at her in disbelief. As he saw the blush settling on her cheeks, the fact that she said yes finally settled in.
"You... you... you will?" Heero stuttered in disbelief and amazement.
"Yes... I... I would." Hotaru said quietly as she quickly looked down.
"Oh." Heero managed and just stared at her.
"Great. I mean great! Cool! Thanks!" Heero rambled happily with a large grin.
The two stayed like that for a minute. Heero was in shock and overjoyed, while Hotaru stared down at the floor with a deep blush. Finally, Heero snapped out of his uncharacteristic stupor and shifted a bit.
"Well, it's a masquerade ball and formal. I hope you have a dress on such short occasion, or else I'll take you shopping right now."
"It's fine... I'm sure I can find one in my closet." The dark haired girl said, her blush slowly disappearing.
"That's great! I'll pick you up at your house at six tonight!"
"Cool."
Silence filled the air once again. Heero scratched the back of his head. He knew he had just crossed the line from friend into, perhaps something more. But maybe Hotaru didn't see it as that, maybe she saw that she was a last resort kind of date.
"I wanted to ask you earlier... except... I um..." Heero said trailing off as he felt the blush coming back full force.
"Yeah..."
"So I'll see you at the six. I'll be waiting." Heero said quietly as he turned and walked out, a bit unsure about what he just did.
Hotaru watched his disappearing form. He said he'd be waiting... for her at her house? Or for the dance to come? Either way, Hotaru Tomoe knew that she had a date tonight, even if it was a desperate one, with Heero Yuy, one of the most eligible bachelors in the world.
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DUM DUM DUM! Heero asked Hotaru out on a date! And of course, everyone is going to the hottest party of the year! What will happen at this party? Drama? Romance?!
You can be sure dear readers, it will be nothing like the last dance. It will blow you out of your mind.