The Cherry Blossom Romance-Part 3

The Cherry Blossom Romance-Part 3

By: Raye Maxwell

**Continuing on with our story, it seems Duo and Raye have some serious feelings for one another. And Duo's fantasy came true after all. What will happen to them now? You'll just have to read on to find out in the finale of The Cherry Blossom Romance! Remember that I don't own these characters at all so don't sue me! Arigatou ^_^**

Upstairs in his room, Duo picks up the phone and dials Raye's number. As he waits for someone to pick up he gets nervous. "Oh what am I gonna say? Please Kami-sama don't let me make a fool out of myself!" He says out loud. Then someone picks up the phone.

""Moshi Moshi?" The person asks. It sounds like an old man, Duo thinks to himself.

"Uh yes is Raye there?" Duo asks with a nervous tone to his voice.

"Oh hai she's here, but may I ask who's calling because I don't seem to recognize your voice." The man says.

"No prob. My name's Duo Maxwell and I just met Raye-chan today. I told her I would call her later."

"Oh yeah I know who you are. You're the guy Raye's been talking about all evening. She's been waiting for you Duo. Hold on; let me call her to the phone. RAYE-CHAN! YOUR KOIBITO'S ON THE PHONE!!"

Duo blushes and he can hear Raye's voice in the background. "I'll be right there!" She calls and she picks up the phone. "Duo is that you?"

"Konnichiwa, it's the one and only Shinigami!"

"Oh Duo-chan, you're so kawaii when you call yourself the God of Death!" Raye says.

"Aaawww you mean that?"

"Of course I do Duo-chan."

"Well, how are you baby?"

Raye sighs. "I'm fine, just missing you."

"I miss you too babe. I want you SO bad!" Duo says.

Raye laughs. "Well if you want me that much, why don't you come and get me…" She says very flirtatiously.

Duo starts to sweat. He pictures Raye saying her sexy statement again but she's standing right in front of him wearing the sexiest outfit he can imagine, black lace lingerie. But he quickly goes back to reality and answers Raye. "Well, how about I come and get you tomorrow like we planned?"

"Well, I kind of forgot that the Cherry Blossom Festival is tomorrow and I've gotta stay at the temple with Ojii-san." Raye says with a sad tone to her voice.

"That's okay, I'll just come to see you anyway. How does that sound?"

Raye exclaims, "Great! Oh, aishiteru Duo-chan."

Duo smiles shyly. "Aishiteru Raye, with all my heart. You know, you're the only one who I've really cared about since The Maxwell Church was destroyed when I was little."

Raye gasps and a single tear runs down her face. "You…you really mean that? Oh wow, I didn't know you cared so much."

"I do Raye-chan. I really do." Duo says.

They both keep talking to each other for the rest of the evening. They finally say good bye to each other after Raye's Ojii-san tells her to go to bed. Duo hangs up. He puts his pjs on, unties his long braid, and jumps into his bed. He starts to drift off to sleep, only to find himself having the greatest dream he's ever had.

Raye heads off to bed. She says good night to Ojii-san and tries to get to sleep. But she just tosses and turns with no luck. She finally gets up and heads to the fire, hoping it'll help her get some sleep. She chants and meditates, but she can't concentrate. She only thinks of the sexy braided bishonen named Duo Maxwell. Raye thinks to herself, am I in love? Is this the way love's supposed to feel like? I've never felt like this before. I've never longed for and wanted someone like this before. Are we meant to be? Is he my one true love? I'll find out tomorrow if I am meant to be Mrs. Raye Maxwell…

The next morning, at the Hikawa Jinja, Ojii-san goes to Raye's bedroom to wake her up. He opens the door only to find her not there. "Hmmm…I wonder where she is." Ojii-san says. He walks past the meditation room and sees Raye lying on the floor asleep in front of the fire. "Oh geez, she slept there all night! She didn't even put out the fire." He takes a bucket of water and throws it on the fire, putting it out. Then Raye twitches a little and opens her eyes, to see Ojii-san standing in front of her.

"Good morning Ojii-san." Raye says as she sits up.

"Why did you come in here?" Ojii-san asks in confusion.

"I couldn't get to sleep in my room, so I came in here only to find that I couldn't concentrate on my meditation exercises. Then I passed out when I finally got sleepy." Raye explains.

"Why couldn't you concentrate dear? No wait a minute, it's that Duo Maxwell isn't it?"

Raye stands up and sighs. "Hai, that's it. Oh I can't stop thinking about him! His gorgeous face, his soft brown hair that falls across his big blue eyes, and his smooth sexy voice! I want to just throw myself on him and kiss his soft lips again…"

Ojii-san smiles. "Aww…how kawaii! My Raye-chan is in love. This calls for a celebration!"

"Not now Ojii-san, we've gotta get ready for the festival." Raye says as she runs back to her room to change her clothes.

Meanwhile, back at Relena's mansion, the guys are sitting at the table for breakfast.

"Hey Heero, have you found anything on the youmas yet?" Quatre asks as he takes a bite of his pancake.

"Nope not a thing." Responds Heero. Then Relena walks into the room.

"Konnichiwa Minna." She greets them kindly.

"Konnichiwa." Quatre answers back. Relena sits down at her spot at the table and sees that Duo's spot is empty.

"Where's Duo? Did he ever come out of his room yesterday?" Relena asks the group.

"Nope, but I'm guessing he's still sleeping." Wufei says as he's still focused on his plate.

"He'll be late for the festival at this rate." Quatre answers.

But just as Quatre finished his sentence, Duo comes into the room. He's looking even sexier than he normally does. He's wearing his black leather jacket that has the sleeves cuffed up, a red shirt under it that is zipped up to his neck, really tight black leather pants, and brown boots. His chestnut brown hair is in its typical braid, but it's really clean and shiny. And his eyes are shining like two bright sapphires as he smiles and greets them.

"Konnichiwa Minna, what's up? I had the greatest dream last night and I feel fabulous!" Duo says as he sits down at his spot at the table. He picks up his fork and starts inhaling his food. Everyone is staring at him wondering why Duo is looking so dressed up. Duo looks up from his plate with a confused look on his face. "What's with you guys, you're not even gonna say hi to me?" he asks. Everyone still stares when Relena speaks up.

"Wow Duo you look SO fine!" Relena exclaims. Heero slaps his hand against his forehead and sweatdrops. Now she's flirting with Duo? What is this world coming to?! Heero thinks.

Duo grins. "Eat your heart out girl. Hai, I did fix myself up today because…"

Wufei looks up from his plate with a smirk on his face. He interrupts Duo's explanation and says, "We know we know, you're going to see that raven-haired onna today for that Cherry Blossom Festival thing."

"Why yes Wu-wu I am. And her name is Raye Hino not onna!" Duo snaps back at Wufei.

"Yeah whatever Maxwell. And don't call me Wu-wu!" Wufei answers back as he continues on eating. Quatre sweatdrops and rolls his eyes at the bickering bishonen, but continues on eating. Duo takes a bite of food and glances at the clock. Duo's eyes open really wide and he drops his fork. He wipes his mouth on his napkin and gets up.

Heero raises an eyebrow and asks Duo, "You're going now? Aren't you gonna finish your food?"

"Can't Hee-chan, I've gotta get going now or I'll be late!" Duo responds as he jumps up from the table and rushes out the door. In about a minute, a motorcycle is heard starting up and Duo rides off on his slick, jet-black bike. The other four gundam pilots and Relena just look at each other and continue eating.

Raye steps out the front door with her new outfit, a red oriental style dress with purple gloves that reach the top of her elbows. She also has a small braid on the right side of her face that's draped over her shoulder. She looks over to see her fellow senshi and Mamoru sitting on a blanket by a big cherry blossom tree. Luna and Artemis are with them and they are all laughing and seem to be enjoying themselves. Just then, a long pink limousine pulls up. Relena Peacecraft steps out the car followed by Heero, Trowa, Quatre, and Wufei. They walk up to Raye and greet her.

"Konnichiwa Raye." Relena says.

"How are you today Raye-san?" Quatre asks politely.

Raye smiles. "Just fine, arigatou Quatre-san. But where's Duo-chan?"

The others all look around with confused looks on their faces. Trowa speaks. "You mean he isn't here yet?"

"No, I thought he would be with you guys." Raye answers.

"Well, maybe he's doing something before he comes." Quatre says.

Wufei and Heero look at each other with smirks on their faces. "Maybe he got lost or something. You know how stupid he can be sometimes." Heero says.

"Yeah, but for two hours!" Wufei shouts in amazement.

Raye looks over at them with shock. "Nani?! He left two hours ago?"

Relena nods. "Yup he did. I wonder where he could be?"

"He'll come, I know he will. But it'll just take a few minutes. But in the meantime enjoy yourselves." Raye says with a smile.

"Arigatou Raye-san." Quatre says as the group walks over to the senshi on the ground. Raye watches them as they all greet each other and they sit down and talk. Raye goes and sits on the front steps to the temple, watching for any sign of Duo Maxwell.

After about twenty minutes or so, Raye still doesn't see any sign of Duo. The pilots, the senshi, Relena, Mamoru, and the cats spot Raye still sitting on the front steps. Ami sighs. "Poor Raye-chan. She looks so sad."

"I know. I hate to see her like this." Minako says sadly.

Relena smiles and responds, "No, Duo's gonna come. I know he will."

Heero nods. "Hai, I know Duo Maxwell better than anyone, and I know he'll never walk out on anyone he cares for. And he's so in love with her."

Usagi looks up. "Yeah, and I know Raye and Duo are perfect for each other. I saw that glow in both of their eyes yesterday. They are in love, for sure. Duo won't do that."

"You're right Usagi-san. We'll just have to wait to see how long it'll take him to get here." Quatre answers.

Raye kicks a rock that's on the step in front of her. She rests her head on her hand and stares out into the street, waiting for her lover to come. Just then, a motorcycle is heard. Raye looks up and sees a handsome bishonen pull up in front of the temple. He takes off his helmet to reveal the most beautiful face Raye has ever laid eyes on. Duo looks up the stairs to see his girl standing on the top step. Raye's eyes tear up and she runs down the steps. Duo shows his kawaii grin and stretches his arms out. Raye jumps into his arms and says, "Oh Duo-chan, I've missed you so much."

She wraps her legs around his waist and her arms encircle his neck. Duo holds her up to meet his eyes and leans over so his lips touch hers. They stay that way for about the next minute in a long passionate kiss. Then they finally pull away. Duo puts Raye on the ground in front of him. Duo rests his hands on her shoulders and smiles his infamous Shinigami smile. "Nice to see you too. Wow, what a greeting babe."

Raye laughs. "Gomen, I couldn't help myself. Aishiteru." Raye hugs Duo.

"Oh aishiteru too. I love you so much baby." Duo says. He then reaches behind him and shows her a bouquet of red roses. Raye's eyes light up when she sees them. She smiles back at Duo.

"I guess this is the beginning of a wonderful relationship." Raye says gently.

"I hope so. Come on babe, lets have some fun!" Duo cheers.

"I'm with ya. Lets go!" Raye exclaims. Duo wraps his arm around her shoulders and they walk off to join up with all their other friends, who have been waiting patiently for them.

**The End (Whatcha think? Like it or Hate it? Send me comments or flames.)**

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