**I do not own Magic Knight Rayearth**
~~~Ah, a completed Chapter 4…I really hope someone is reading these. I know the story is progressing a little slowly, but trust me, I have the next 4 chapters all planned out, and it will definitely start to pick up very soon. So please bear with me. I am quite busy. Oh, and please please PLEASE read and review!!!! This is my first fanfic. If you really like it and you want more, tell me. It helps my muse. And he needs help…he's sick and dying, reviews give him strength… ^.~ …R & R & Enjoy!!!!!~~~
I Dreamt of You
Chapter 4
A warm sunny, spring day seemed to attract the entire city. The sidewalk was crowded with students, all excited to be out of school for the day. It was hard to maneuver around all of the smaller children, but the three girls managed well and made their way toward the small café where their 'dates' awaited them.
"Oh look! There it is!" Hikaru pointed down the sidewalk to a small corner shop. About a dozen metal tables and chairs set outside under a deep blue awning. Assorted high school students sat sipping chilled coffee and munching on sandwiches while they talked. A few scattered college students had tables to themselves, chugging cups of cappuccino as they studied. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu walked through the door, eyes adjusting to the artificial lights, and searched for the three boys. The café was divided into two sections. On the left were the counter and cashier along with more of the metal tables and chairs, but smaller ones, for two or three people. A variety of mugs and containers, coffees and teas sat on shelves, for sale. On the right, there was a wooden divider, followed by a sign stating "Please seat yourself," along with more metal tables of all sizes. Here sat Hosaku, Arashi, and Seiya around a round table.
Hikaru excitedly ran forward to greet Seiya with a hug. The other four burst out loving as Seiya's startled face turned a brilliant shade of pink. He had been ready for a handshake, not a hug. Umi followed, greeting Hosaku with a hug and kiss on the cheek and sitting down beside him.
Fuu cleared her throat. "Umi-san, it would be nice if you could make the appropriate introductions." She smiled as Umi stood up, blushing almost as red as Seiya.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Fuu." She stood up and turned toward Fuu, then back around again. "Well, I might as well introduce everyone, since I'm the only one that knows you all." She smiled at winked. Then turned and looked each person, stating their given name. "There now! We all know each other! Let's sit down and order, I'm starving!"
"Oh, me too. I wonder what's good," said Hikaru.
Fuu laughed to herself, as they all seated themselves around the table, alternating gender, and picked up the small double-sided piece of cardboard that was their menu.. She found herself seated between Arashi and Seiya, whom she had only met once before. He was like a male version of Hikaru, short and cute. He had medium brown hair and bright green eyes. Luckily, he seemed to have a lot of energy, enough to match or at least to keep up with Hikaru. The two of them already had their heads together over a menu, chatting and laughing to themselves.
Umi and Hosaku caught Fuu's eye. She noticed Umi was in her 'flirting' mood; she had that usual light in her eyes and that small smirk on her face. Fuu almost laughed when she saw the look on Hosaku's face. He was one step away from get down on his knees and worshipping her friend. Fuu couldn't help but be amazed at this. Hosaku was definitely one of the most popular boys in their school. He was tall and athletic, with gorgeous blond hair and sparkling blue eyes, and here he was drooling all over Umi. It was quite a sight.
"Ahem…Fuu-san?"
Fuu almost jumped out of her seat. She turned in the direction of the voice and noticed Arashi looking at her rather shyly. He was quite a handsome young man, dark brown hair and eyes, tall and slim. He looked expectantly at Fuu, waiting for her to reply.
"Oh, I'm sorry." Fuu said. "I must have spaced out for a minute."
"That's alright." Arashi replied smiling. "Would you like to look at the menu? I'm not very hungry, I thought, maybe, we could split something?"
"That would be nice. Do you have anything in mind?"
He smiled again and picked out a few things that he thought would be good. Fuu simply smiled and agreed. She was really too nervous to eat anything, although it didn't show. That was one of things that always worried Umi and Hikaru; Fuu generally held a calm exterior, even when she was scared or worried or stressed. Only the really strong emotions seemed to be able to pierce her mask these days, and that was almost never.
The approach of their waiter and the prospect of food brought the others at the table out of their private conversations. They all ordered quickly. The others were also sharing meals, or in Hikaru and Seiya's case, sharing 3 meals.
"Wow." Fuu heard Arashi say. "Do you think they'll have room for dessert?"
"Oh, don't worry." Fuu explained, "Hikaru will probably order twice as many desserts. She uses so much energy; she needs all the food she can get." Fuu smiled at her friend, who was talking poor Seiya's ear off, but he was laughing along with her and seemed to be enjoying himself.
Fuu turned around at the sound of Arashi's laughter and found him staring at her and smiling. She almost wilted under the intensity of that gaze. She forced a smile and sighed. Oh, this is going to be such an interesting evening…
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Fuu set her fork down on her empty plate and savored that last bite of cheesecake. The best thing about the arrival of the food was the silence that came with it. Well, silence except for Hikaru's constant chattering and everyone's laughter. It always amazed Fuu how much she could talk, and she seemed to talk more when she was nervous. But Fuu was grateful that the food could silence her 'date.' He wasn't annoying or anything. He was actually quite interesting, smart and polite and sometimes very witty, but he was always complementing her, and staring at her, and asking her questions. "You know you're so beautiful…How did you get so smart?...What was your childhood like?...What is your favorite color? Movie? Book? Store? Food?" He never stopped. There must be something wrong with me, Fuu thought to herself. The others seem fine with all of these.
"That was a very nice meal. Don't you think, Fuu-san?" Arashi again.
"Oh yes. I will have to come back here," Fuu replied. "I may bring my sister."
"You have a sister?"
Fuu nodded. "Yes, she is one year older then me.**"
"Ah, but I'm sure she is nowhere near is pretty as you are."
Fuu looked down and blushed. She could here Umi trying not to laugh. She knew both her and Hikaru had been listening since they first sat down.
"That's a very pretty ring. Where did you get it?" Fuu noticed she was playing with her ring. She did it all the time, unconsciously. It was comforting.
Hikaru, as Fuu thought, overheard and replied. "Isn't it beautiful? Fuu's grandmother gave it to her when she was little."
Umi joined in as well. "It's one of a kind."
Arashi took Fuu's hand and examined the ring. It was an emerald set in a gold band that had ivy engraved around it. "Why do you wear it on your left hand? Isn't that space reserved for another ring?" He winked at her and kissed her hand. Fuu blushed again. Oh, please, stop. She heard Umi and Fuu giggling uncontrollably.
"It…it doesn't fit right on my right hand, moves around too much." Fuu reclaimed her hand and readjusted her ring. "I never take it off except for when I shower and sometimes when I sleep." She looked up and glared at Umi and Hikaru until they repressed most of their laughter.
"I'm going to go up and pay the bill," Hosaku announced. Protests followed and offers of money. "Shhh," he laughed. "I got it. It's not much and it's not everyday I get to buy dinner for three pretty girls." He winked and walked toward the counter.
When he returned, Seiya waved at him and batted his eyelashes. "Oh, how generous of you." He blew Hosaku a kiss and the whole table burst out laughing. "Alright, I need to go pick up my little sister. She's probably done with her…whatever it is…club already. She's so gonna kill me." Seiya stood up to leave and helped Hikaru to her feet.
Hosaku did the same for Umi. "Yeah, I need to get to work, and I'm sure Arashi does too. It was nice meeting all of you. Especially you." He teased bending down to kiss Umi goodbye.
Seiya prepared himself for another hug and blushed a brighter pink then before as Hikaru gave him a quick kiss on the mouth first.
Fuu laughed to herself and turned to Arashi, holding out her hand. "It was nice meeting y…"
Fuu was silenced as Arashi's lips unexpected met hers. She opened her eyes wide and blushed for the hundredth time that day. He moved his lips away and pulled the stunned Fuu into a hug. "It was nice meeting you, too. Fuu-san."
The three boys left together, as Umi and Hikaru waved goodbye. Fuu was still too stunned to move. As soon as the boys were out of sight, Umi and Hikaru doubled over with laughter, clutching their sides.
"Fuu, the look on your face was priceless!" Umi said when she could speak again.
"Yeah, Fuu-chan, that was great. I wish I had a camera."
Fuu, face still red, replied, "We should be on our way home," and began to walk toward the door.
"Fuu-chan, wait up!" Hikaru called, as she grabbed her bag and Umi, and ran to catch up. "I'm sorry, Fuu. We're embarrassing you aren't we?"
"Fuu, I'm sorry too. But we're really just so happy for you! Arashi is perfect for you! He's cute and smart and he really likes you!"
"Yeah, he couldn't keep his eyes off you!"
I noticed… "I forgive you both. It's really all right. I was just nervous, that's all. But thank you. It's nice to know how much you two care."
Hikaru leapt at Fuu, stopping her in her tracks, and wrapped her arms around her in a big hug. Umi joined in too, a second later. "We just want you to be happy Fuu-chan!"
Fuu laughed and hugged them both. "I am happy. I'm happy as long as I have the two of you, Hikaru, Umi."
"Me too!" Hikaru exclaimed.
"And me," said Umi.
The three released each other and began again to walk home. Hikaru picked up the conversation again, talking eagerly about this weekend; they were spending the weekend at Umi's to work on a project. However, Fuu was hardly paying attention. She had only one thing on her mind, no matter how hard she tried no to think about it. She absentmindedly toyed with her ring all the way home.
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**I don't know how old Fuu's sister is. I'm not sure if it was ever mentioned. If it was, someone let me know and I'll change it.
***If anyone notices any spelling errors or grammatical errors….especially problems with my verb tense, let me know…wing_zer0_angel@excite.com…I seem to be having problems with that today…
****Can some one tell me what I should categorize this story as? Romance? Drama? I'm pretty sure it's going to some mystery/suspense/action elements eventually…and what should my rating be? Sorry, this is my first fic!
~~~Alright, I know it's moving slowly, but trust me, it's going somewhere. Like I said, I have the next 4 chapters all planned out. The next one's going to be a little different ^.~ So please review if you are actually reading this. I would really appreciate it. Tell me what you think. Love it? Hate it? Indifferent? Boring? Whatever. I know it's slow. But believe me, it'll pick up soon. I gotta set it up. Love ya all. ^.~…Review!~~~
~*~*~*~ Just a note...I have chapter 5 finished, but I don't know if anyone is actually reading. So I'm not quite sure when I'm gonna post, which is upsetting because I am quite proud of Chapter 5; it's my best yet. I want to post it...I'll consider it. I have most of the plot planned out and I'm also quite proud of it. It's nothing like what I had originally planned. ~*~*~*~
^.^
~~~Ah, a completed Chapter 4…I really hope someone is reading these. I know the story is progressing a little slowly, but trust me, I have the next 4 chapters all planned out, and it will definitely start to pick up very soon. So please bear with me. I am quite busy. Oh, and please please PLEASE read and review!!!! This is my first fanfic. If you really like it and you want more, tell me. It helps my muse. And he needs help…he's sick and dying, reviews give him strength… ^.~ …R & R & Enjoy!!!!!~~~
I Dreamt of You
Chapter 4
A warm sunny, spring day seemed to attract the entire city. The sidewalk was crowded with students, all excited to be out of school for the day. It was hard to maneuver around all of the smaller children, but the three girls managed well and made their way toward the small café where their 'dates' awaited them.
"Oh look! There it is!" Hikaru pointed down the sidewalk to a small corner shop. About a dozen metal tables and chairs set outside under a deep blue awning. Assorted high school students sat sipping chilled coffee and munching on sandwiches while they talked. A few scattered college students had tables to themselves, chugging cups of cappuccino as they studied. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu walked through the door, eyes adjusting to the artificial lights, and searched for the three boys. The café was divided into two sections. On the left were the counter and cashier along with more of the metal tables and chairs, but smaller ones, for two or three people. A variety of mugs and containers, coffees and teas sat on shelves, for sale. On the right, there was a wooden divider, followed by a sign stating "Please seat yourself," along with more metal tables of all sizes. Here sat Hosaku, Arashi, and Seiya around a round table.
Hikaru excitedly ran forward to greet Seiya with a hug. The other four burst out loving as Seiya's startled face turned a brilliant shade of pink. He had been ready for a handshake, not a hug. Umi followed, greeting Hosaku with a hug and kiss on the cheek and sitting down beside him.
Fuu cleared her throat. "Umi-san, it would be nice if you could make the appropriate introductions." She smiled as Umi stood up, blushing almost as red as Seiya.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Fuu." She stood up and turned toward Fuu, then back around again. "Well, I might as well introduce everyone, since I'm the only one that knows you all." She smiled at winked. Then turned and looked each person, stating their given name. "There now! We all know each other! Let's sit down and order, I'm starving!"
"Oh, me too. I wonder what's good," said Hikaru.
Fuu laughed to herself, as they all seated themselves around the table, alternating gender, and picked up the small double-sided piece of cardboard that was their menu.. She found herself seated between Arashi and Seiya, whom she had only met once before. He was like a male version of Hikaru, short and cute. He had medium brown hair and bright green eyes. Luckily, he seemed to have a lot of energy, enough to match or at least to keep up with Hikaru. The two of them already had their heads together over a menu, chatting and laughing to themselves.
Umi and Hosaku caught Fuu's eye. She noticed Umi was in her 'flirting' mood; she had that usual light in her eyes and that small smirk on her face. Fuu almost laughed when she saw the look on Hosaku's face. He was one step away from get down on his knees and worshipping her friend. Fuu couldn't help but be amazed at this. Hosaku was definitely one of the most popular boys in their school. He was tall and athletic, with gorgeous blond hair and sparkling blue eyes, and here he was drooling all over Umi. It was quite a sight.
"Ahem…Fuu-san?"
Fuu almost jumped out of her seat. She turned in the direction of the voice and noticed Arashi looking at her rather shyly. He was quite a handsome young man, dark brown hair and eyes, tall and slim. He looked expectantly at Fuu, waiting for her to reply.
"Oh, I'm sorry." Fuu said. "I must have spaced out for a minute."
"That's alright." Arashi replied smiling. "Would you like to look at the menu? I'm not very hungry, I thought, maybe, we could split something?"
"That would be nice. Do you have anything in mind?"
He smiled again and picked out a few things that he thought would be good. Fuu simply smiled and agreed. She was really too nervous to eat anything, although it didn't show. That was one of things that always worried Umi and Hikaru; Fuu generally held a calm exterior, even when she was scared or worried or stressed. Only the really strong emotions seemed to be able to pierce her mask these days, and that was almost never.
The approach of their waiter and the prospect of food brought the others at the table out of their private conversations. They all ordered quickly. The others were also sharing meals, or in Hikaru and Seiya's case, sharing 3 meals.
"Wow." Fuu heard Arashi say. "Do you think they'll have room for dessert?"
"Oh, don't worry." Fuu explained, "Hikaru will probably order twice as many desserts. She uses so much energy; she needs all the food she can get." Fuu smiled at her friend, who was talking poor Seiya's ear off, but he was laughing along with her and seemed to be enjoying himself.
Fuu turned around at the sound of Arashi's laughter and found him staring at her and smiling. She almost wilted under the intensity of that gaze. She forced a smile and sighed. Oh, this is going to be such an interesting evening…
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Fuu set her fork down on her empty plate and savored that last bite of cheesecake. The best thing about the arrival of the food was the silence that came with it. Well, silence except for Hikaru's constant chattering and everyone's laughter. It always amazed Fuu how much she could talk, and she seemed to talk more when she was nervous. But Fuu was grateful that the food could silence her 'date.' He wasn't annoying or anything. He was actually quite interesting, smart and polite and sometimes very witty, but he was always complementing her, and staring at her, and asking her questions. "You know you're so beautiful…How did you get so smart?...What was your childhood like?...What is your favorite color? Movie? Book? Store? Food?" He never stopped. There must be something wrong with me, Fuu thought to herself. The others seem fine with all of these.
"That was a very nice meal. Don't you think, Fuu-san?" Arashi again.
"Oh yes. I will have to come back here," Fuu replied. "I may bring my sister."
"You have a sister?"
Fuu nodded. "Yes, she is one year older then me.**"
"Ah, but I'm sure she is nowhere near is pretty as you are."
Fuu looked down and blushed. She could here Umi trying not to laugh. She knew both her and Hikaru had been listening since they first sat down.
"That's a very pretty ring. Where did you get it?" Fuu noticed she was playing with her ring. She did it all the time, unconsciously. It was comforting.
Hikaru, as Fuu thought, overheard and replied. "Isn't it beautiful? Fuu's grandmother gave it to her when she was little."
Umi joined in as well. "It's one of a kind."
Arashi took Fuu's hand and examined the ring. It was an emerald set in a gold band that had ivy engraved around it. "Why do you wear it on your left hand? Isn't that space reserved for another ring?" He winked at her and kissed her hand. Fuu blushed again. Oh, please, stop. She heard Umi and Fuu giggling uncontrollably.
"It…it doesn't fit right on my right hand, moves around too much." Fuu reclaimed her hand and readjusted her ring. "I never take it off except for when I shower and sometimes when I sleep." She looked up and glared at Umi and Hikaru until they repressed most of their laughter.
"I'm going to go up and pay the bill," Hosaku announced. Protests followed and offers of money. "Shhh," he laughed. "I got it. It's not much and it's not everyday I get to buy dinner for three pretty girls." He winked and walked toward the counter.
When he returned, Seiya waved at him and batted his eyelashes. "Oh, how generous of you." He blew Hosaku a kiss and the whole table burst out laughing. "Alright, I need to go pick up my little sister. She's probably done with her…whatever it is…club already. She's so gonna kill me." Seiya stood up to leave and helped Hikaru to her feet.
Hosaku did the same for Umi. "Yeah, I need to get to work, and I'm sure Arashi does too. It was nice meeting all of you. Especially you." He teased bending down to kiss Umi goodbye.
Seiya prepared himself for another hug and blushed a brighter pink then before as Hikaru gave him a quick kiss on the mouth first.
Fuu laughed to herself and turned to Arashi, holding out her hand. "It was nice meeting y…"
Fuu was silenced as Arashi's lips unexpected met hers. She opened her eyes wide and blushed for the hundredth time that day. He moved his lips away and pulled the stunned Fuu into a hug. "It was nice meeting you, too. Fuu-san."
The three boys left together, as Umi and Hikaru waved goodbye. Fuu was still too stunned to move. As soon as the boys were out of sight, Umi and Hikaru doubled over with laughter, clutching their sides.
"Fuu, the look on your face was priceless!" Umi said when she could speak again.
"Yeah, Fuu-chan, that was great. I wish I had a camera."
Fuu, face still red, replied, "We should be on our way home," and began to walk toward the door.
"Fuu-chan, wait up!" Hikaru called, as she grabbed her bag and Umi, and ran to catch up. "I'm sorry, Fuu. We're embarrassing you aren't we?"
"Fuu, I'm sorry too. But we're really just so happy for you! Arashi is perfect for you! He's cute and smart and he really likes you!"
"Yeah, he couldn't keep his eyes off you!"
I noticed… "I forgive you both. It's really all right. I was just nervous, that's all. But thank you. It's nice to know how much you two care."
Hikaru leapt at Fuu, stopping her in her tracks, and wrapped her arms around her in a big hug. Umi joined in too, a second later. "We just want you to be happy Fuu-chan!"
Fuu laughed and hugged them both. "I am happy. I'm happy as long as I have the two of you, Hikaru, Umi."
"Me too!" Hikaru exclaimed.
"And me," said Umi.
The three released each other and began again to walk home. Hikaru picked up the conversation again, talking eagerly about this weekend; they were spending the weekend at Umi's to work on a project. However, Fuu was hardly paying attention. She had only one thing on her mind, no matter how hard she tried no to think about it. She absentmindedly toyed with her ring all the way home.
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**I don't know how old Fuu's sister is. I'm not sure if it was ever mentioned. If it was, someone let me know and I'll change it.
***If anyone notices any spelling errors or grammatical errors….especially problems with my verb tense, let me know…wing_zer0_angel@excite.com…I seem to be having problems with that today…
****Can some one tell me what I should categorize this story as? Romance? Drama? I'm pretty sure it's going to some mystery/suspense/action elements eventually…and what should my rating be? Sorry, this is my first fic!
~~~Alright, I know it's moving slowly, but trust me, it's going somewhere. Like I said, I have the next 4 chapters all planned out. The next one's going to be a little different ^.~ So please review if you are actually reading this. I would really appreciate it. Tell me what you think. Love it? Hate it? Indifferent? Boring? Whatever. I know it's slow. But believe me, it'll pick up soon. I gotta set it up. Love ya all. ^.~…Review!~~~
~*~*~*~ Just a note...I have chapter 5 finished, but I don't know if anyone is actually reading. So I'm not quite sure when I'm gonna post, which is upsetting because I am quite proud of Chapter 5; it's my best yet. I want to post it...I'll consider it. I have most of the plot planned out and I'm also quite proud of it. It's nothing like what I had originally planned. ~*~*~*~
^.^