Chapter 16
Neither Madison or Eli talked on the way to Madison's apartment. Eli parked in the parking garage and him and Madison walked through the garage entrance and into the main lobby. As they wait for the elevator Madison turns and looks up at Eli, "You miss her don't you?"
Eli looks at Madison, "I do, she raised me since I was only young. She was a good person, but she always told me that when she leaves I am not to dwell on her."
The elevator doors open and they step inside. "My password is Moon." Says Madison as she types in the password.
"Why are you telling me?" asks Eli as he grips the swords tightly.
"I love you Eli and I want you to be able to come over whenever you wish. I'll never want you to leave though." Says Madison with a hint of red that grows over her cheeks.
"I love you too Maddi." Says Eli softly as he leans down and kisses Madison softly on the lips.
Madison moans softly and smiles. The elevator doors open to reveal the entry way to Madison's apartment. They walk inside and Madison doesn't even bother to take off her boots but Eli does. He walks into the living room and sits at the piano and lays his swords on top and he begins to play the first thing that pops into his head. Madison walked into the kitchen to get some water for her and Eli. She hears the music fill the apartment and she smiles. She walks back into the living room and sits at the piano beside Eli and puts the two glasses down on some coasters on top of the piano. She watches Eli's hands for a moment and then she plays along with him but up an octave. Eli smiles and stops playing listening to Madison play.
"Your good Maddi." Says Eli before taking a sip of water.
"Thanks. I can sing too. But I don't feel like it right now. What are the swords all about?"
"Oh well one is mine. Ruby gave it too me when I came to live with her. The other one I guess is yours."
"Mine? But why would I get a sword?"
"I'm not sure I guess Ruby thought you may like it. Here it's this one." Says Eli as he picks up the sword with the violet sheath and hands it to Madison.
Madison pulls the sheath off the sword and stares at the blade. The handle is a silver dragon with the blade coming out of it's mouth, and the blade itself is about 36' inches long and is double edged. The designs on the blade are feathers and cherry blossom petals, along the length of the sword is an inscription in Japanese. "Be thou strong willed and that of a good heart and you will soar." Says Madison out loud as she reads the blade.
"It's true you know." Says Eli as he picks up his sword and get up off the bench and walks to the entryway and lays his sword on the table.
"Eli I'm not to fight with this am I?" asks Madison as she puts the sword back in its sheath, stands up and walks over to Eli.
"Oh no. It's for display, I like it." Says Eli gently as he wraps his arms around Madison's waist and pulls her close to him.
"Eli?"
"Yes Maddi?"
"My sword is poking me in the stomach."
"Oh." Says Eli as he lets go of Madison and she steps back a bit and giggles.
"And what's so funny Madison?"
"Nothing. Listen I have to call the company to let them know I'm alright. Make your self comfy ok."
"Sure thing." Says Eli with a smile as he walks to Madison's room.
Madison watches him with a smile. She puts the sword down on the coffee table and picks up the phone and dials the number for the company. After a few minutes of arguing with them Madison hangs up the phone and walks down to her room. She opens the door and sees Eli laying on her bed asleep. She smiles and grabs a soft blanket off of one of the chairs and drapes it over Eli. She brushes some of his hair away from his face but it just fall back into place. Madison walks over to the chair facing out the ceiling to floor windows and she sits down and curls up watching the clouds move across the sky.
Eli rolls over and opens his eyes, he shields them from the bright light of the sunset. "Uh, how long have I been asleep?" groans Eli.
"All afternoon, you sleep peacefully you know that." Says Madison from the same chair she sat in hours ago, still looking out the window.
"Come here." Says Eli as he holds his head up with one hand propped up on his elbow.
Madison stands up and turns around and smiles at Eli. Eli smiles back to see Madison is wearing a button up silk shirt that goes halfway down her thighs. She walks over to the bed and crawls on it and lies on her side facing Eli, right next to him. "Yes?"
Eli puts his arms around Madison's waist and rubs the small of her back, he slides her closer to him so she is pressed right against him. Eli kisses Madison on the lips, softly and gently. He slides his tongue across her full red lips and moans as he can taste the strawberries and cream she must have eaten while he slept. Madison parts her lips and playfully flicks Eli's tongue with her own. Eli smiles and kisses Madison more deeply, their tongues dancing around each other. Eli takes his arm from under his head and wraps it around Madison, playing with her hair. His other hand moves down to her thigh and he slowly caresses her soft skin.
Madison wraps her arms around Eli and breaks the kiss, "Eli I love you so very much." She whispers softly and gently, her lips brushing his with each word she says.
"I love you too Maddi, my Maddi. But are you sure?" asks Eli as he pulls his face back a bit and looks into Madison's big violet eyes.
Madison smiles and responds by starting to unbuckle Eli's pants.
Tori walks into the office to find Sakura, Li and Meilin talking. "I got Julian and Jenny." He says as they step out from behind him.
"Eli and Madison aren't here Tori. They took the rest of the day off." Says Sakura as the three of them look up at Julian and Jenny.
"Where did they go?" asks Julian sternly.
"I know where they went but I'm damn well not telling you. Besides the person who they went to see is gone now and we will never see her again." Says Li.
"Well you guys know why they are back, so question them." Says Tori not knowing what the hell Li is talking about.
"Fine I'll talk to Julian and Sakura you talk to Jenny." Says Li as he stands up and glares at Julian.