Chapter 17
Wednesday
"Ah man, I'm going to be late!" Kevin moaned for the umpteenth time as he ranted and raved in the driver's seat of his car.
"GOD! Why did Usagi and Mamoru's departure have to be one hour before Makoto's plane arrived??? WHY!?!?!" he roared, causing a driver in the next lane to swerve slightly in surprise as his hand pounded the horn.
Fortunately for the rest of humanity Kevin arrived at the airport five minuets early, and by some miraculous stroke of luck actually found a parking space within a kilometre of the arrivals bay.
A grin gracing his face from ear-to-ear he rushed inside; as the loudspeaker announced Flight 223 from Tokyo has now landed.
Sighing, Kevin looked around at the freshly painted cream walls and blue plush seats as he wandered aimlessly before spotting a flower stand where he decided to purchase a dozen long-steamed red roses.
"Kevin, Kevin is that you?" a voice called. Turning towards its source Kevin's breath caught in his throat as he saw the most beautiful brunette dashing towards him through the crowd.
"Makoto?" he breathed as she paused in front of him, a dazzling white smile lighting up her face and emerald eyes,
"It's so good to see you again" she exclaimed laughing at his shocked expression.
"It's so good to see you too, oh! These are for you" Kevin mumbled remembering the roses.
"Thank you!" Mako exclaimed launching herself into his arms. Stunned, it took Kevin a moment before he wrapped his arms about her slim figure and gave her a hug, then summoning up his courage he gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"Ready to go?" Kevin asked, wondering how she felt about his kissing her. Hearing her sigh he looked her in the eyes, and caught the fleeting traces of her unspoken disappointment wondering what could have been the cause.
"Yeah, I guess" Makoto sighed as Kevin grabbed her luggage before he lead her out the door of the terminal, while she followed behind virtually drooling as she admired his lean graceful way of moving.
Meanwhile
The large grey-hound bus was full of students' voices as they shared gossip from all over campus, stories from their past, and plans for their future as they studiously ignored their Professor's desperate attempts to get everyone to pip down so that they could "practice" their song one last time before they arrived.
Sitting in the very back of the bus a couple was resting peacefully, the petit blonde's head lay comfortably against the strong chest of her raven haired companion she sighed listening to the steady beating of his heart, while his comforting smell of roses, and cinnamon surrounded her.
"Mamo-chan?" she inquired wondering if he had fallen asleep
"Yes Usako" he replied, giving her a light squeeze
"Did you make the arrangements for our room?" Usagi questioned moving back to look him in the eyes.
"Yes, Usa it's all taken care of. Why?" Mamoru asked curious; ignoring the increase in volume from the voices around them.
"Oh I have a little surprise for you" Usagi responded mysteriously as she leaned in to capture his lips, effectively preventing him from asking any more questions.
Two seats up and on the other side of the aisle Seiya and Melanie were equally oblivious to the chatter, as they were very engrossed in their discussion about the cultural differences between Japan, and America.
That is until a voice said, "hey everyone looks like the love birds are practicing for their wedding"
All eyes strained to look at Usagi and Mamoru as they continued their kiss unaware that the entire bus was looking at them. As the kiss went on and on everyone began whistling and cheering, everyone that is except for Seiya and Melanie whom were more than a little jealous. Unnoticed by everyone even himself Seiya had unconsciously placed his larger hand over Melanie's smaller and given it a comforting squeeze, which Melanie equally distracted smiled slightly and squeezed back.
Finally breaking apart for air Usagi blushed red as she saw everyone looking at them. Mamoru on the other hand was completely unfazed, and only pulled her closer as he stated,
"Jeesh! Think we could get a little privacy here?" as he bent down to kiss Usagi again. Shortly the bus once again broke out into a series of whistles and cat calls; ending in a succession of thuds as the bus jolted to a stop in front of the hotel
A communal "Ow!" followed the thud as people untangled themselves from where they had fallen in the middle aisle.
"Ok, everyone off the bus" stated professor Montaine smiling with pleasure as the group groaned, pained by limbs sore from sitting hurt in protest to their movement . But finally 10mins later with only a couple of people being hit on the head by other people's luggage the bus was left deserted.
Inside the lobby was a different story, as the mass of students congregated in a loud mob, voices raised with excitement as they waited for their room numbers
"Silence everyone!" the professor roared above the bustle, and as everyone turned to look at him began, "Simon you're in room 219 with Daniel. Angela and Margaret 210, Melanie your in 214, Mamoru 222, Usagi 224, and Seiya your in 220" the Prof. stated as Mamoru asked,
"What was my number again?" having been so busy admiring Usagi that he hadn't heard the first time.
"220" the professor said not paying attention, while Melanie on the other hand burned the number 220 into her mind
"Okay! Go to it!" the professor finished five minutes later looking up from his list to find the lobby empty as the elevator doors closed 'students these days . They really are getting ruder and ruder' thought the professor as he picked up his own suitcase and headed to the stairwell.
Usagi and Mamoru exited the elevator with the rest of the group, walking down the long yellow painted hallway with un-descript blue carpet,
"I think they need a new interior decorator" Usagi commented looking at the clashing colours in disgust
Mamoru nodded praying that their room was slightly better.
"Hmm I guess were neighbours" Seiya remarked when they reached the end of the long hallway, Mamoru eyed him suspiciously then nodded,
"I guess so" before turning his attention back to Usagi whom had pushed open the door to reveal a spacious pale blue room with a large double bed.
"oh!" she squealed dragging Mamoru, with his arms loaded with their luggage in after her. Watching as she opened the door that separated their connecting rooms, and disappeared inside.
Smiling indulgently at the blonde woman Mamoru dumped their suitcases in the closet before saying,
"Usagi, do you want to go and get something to eat? I think I saw a little Japanese restaurant about a block away"
Popping her head back into his room Usagi smiled broadly, and said,
"Sounds good to me!" moving to link her arm through his as he led her out of the room, locking the door behind him.
Three hours later
Melanie crept up the hall towards room 220, a long black coat hiding the outfit underneath a devious smile played on her lips. 'soon. soon he will be mine' she thought arriving at the room just as a maid did
"Oh thank goodness" Melanie exclaimed spotting the maid, as she turned to face her
"Can I help you?" the lady asked watching as Melanie entered the room
"No actually I'm fine thanks though I was worried how I was going to get back in here you see my boyfriend has the key and he decided to go to the gift shop" Melanie lied.
"Oh well I'm glad that I could help out..." replied the confused maid shutting the door behind her.
Inside Melanie sighed in relief 'time to go to work' she thought removing the coat to reveal the outfit beneath, before she stretched casually out on the bed.
Down in the lobby
Usagi and Mamoru were just walking back into the hotel when Usagi caught site of a familiar head standing at the check in counter. 'Mako-Chan?' Usagi thought to herself.
Then releasing Mamoru's hand she walked over to the counter, recognising the familiar female voice Usagi squealed in delight, "Mako-Chan! How are you?"
"Usagi!" Makoto sighed "you weren't supposed to know that I was here"
"Um Sorry?" Usagi said stepping back
"nah, it's all right" the brunette commented winking at the blonde.
"It's so good to see you!" the pair suddenly burst out as the blonde hurtled herself into Mako's arms giving her friend a big hug.
Watching from a distance Mamoru watched Usagi hug the girl then hearing her cry out in Japanese. He figured out who it was and went over to say hello,
"Hey Makoto-san" he greeted her. "Think I could have my fiancée back for now?"
Makoto smiled at him and said, "I guess so, I'm pooped and could really use a good sleep. What room are you guys in?"
" ..."
"uh. 222, 224" Mamoru responded since Usagi remained silent (for once)
"Okay. Well I'll see you tomorrow?"
"All right" Usagi said, "see you later"
"Night" Mako replied walking to the other side of the lobby with a suitcase in each hand.
"Come on Usako." Mamoru whispered in her ear, as he held her hand in his
Usagi nodded and allowed herself to be led to the elevator.
Upon arriving at their room, Usagi went over to her suitcase, pulling out an item with a secretive smile as she hide it from Mamoru, quickly dashing into the bathroom to change
Meanwhile next door in room 220
Exhausted Seiya unlocked his door and entered his room which smelled a lot like vanilla, and strawberries.
"Hmm must be some new type of air freshener" he commented to himself as he entered the bathroom.
In room 222
Usagi emerged from the bathroom, with a long pink bathrobe covering her slender figure which was carefully encased in her "surprise".
"Mamo-chan?" she questioned moving out into the darkened room "where are you?"
"Out here" his voice called through the open sliding glass door which allowed the warm night air to flow into the room accompanied by the silvery light of the moon
"Usako, Come and look at this" Mamoru called turning to look into the room holding out a hand to her.
Silently Usagi moved forewords out of the darkness into the silvery light which bathed the one she loved. Staring at him, she sighed in contentment. Mamoru had his back against the railing, moonlight casting shadows over his face, her gaze lowered to watch the rhythmic rising and falling of his chest drinking in the site of strong defined muscles as she scanned downwards to his black boxers and long strong legs, thankful for the night's shadows to hide her blush as she meet his gaze. The instant Usagi's cornflower gaze met his, she found herself drowning in the deep sapphire of his eyes as they gazed back at her filled with love. They did not know how long they stood like that, breath coming faster and faster, heart rates increasing.
Mamoru finally broke the eye-contact to study her, Taking in the site of her long golden hair as it fell about her in waves, porcelain skin, heart shaped face, eyes clear and innocent overwhelmed with love. He watched fascinated as her lips parted and a soft whisper reached his ears while her small white hands undid the ties holding her robe together. He gasped as it fell back to expose her slender frame beneath eyes eagerly drinking in the site of flesh as it was revealed inch by tantalising inch.
Instinctively he moved foreword, drinking in the sight of Usagi's perfect slender form encased in a baby blue spaghetti strapped night dress that was cut low across her chest to reveal the milky white-ness of her breasts.
"Usako" he whispered voice hoarse with emotion as he placed his arms about her, kissing her hungrily his tongue running over her lower lip seeking entrance, before slipping inside the sweet warm cavern of her mouth. Usagi held him tightly one hand running down his back the other moving upwards her fingers intertwining themselves in his silky raven hair.
Mamoru sighed in pleasure as he broke the kiss his midnight eyes dark with an emotion mirrored in the pair of crystal blue before him.
Desire evident in her voice Usagi whispered while trailing soft butterfly kisses up his jaw, "I love you Mamo-chan" afore she found herself scooped up into the strong arms of her love .
Room 220
Seiya rounded the corner entering the main room still oblivious to the figure stretched seductively out on his bed until a voice said,
"Seiya? What are you doing here?"
Startled Seiya found himself looking into Melanie's emerald eyes. "I'd ask you the same thing"
"me. I'm waiting for Darien isn't this his room?"
"Uh … no, he's next-door"
"DAMN!" Melanie cursed rushing out onto the balcony preparing to climb over the small expanse of flowers separating Seiya and Mamrou's balconies.
"Melanie? What are you doing?" Seiya demanded watching her attempting to climb over the plants, in a long green night dress
"What does it look like?" she demanded continuing her climb
Sighing Seiya just shrugged and picked her up in his arms and leaped over the plants, landing safely on the balcony of room 222 where the unwanted pair immediately crept into the shadows, not wanting to alert the room's occupants to their presence.
Inside
Mamoru gently placed Usagi on the bed, and sitting beside her soon found himself lying on his back with the blonde straddling his waist, gasping in shock as she continued her sweet torture.
Trails of hot fire seared through him as Usagi traced innocent kisses down his jaw line, throat, and almost agonizingly slow down the center of his chest her tongue forming not so playful hearts as she explored his toned chest before moving upwards to graze the base of his throat, causing his body convulse in pleasure. Smiling she stopped asking sweetly,
"is Mamo-chan feeling alright?" as she playfully felt his forehead and cheeks. Mamoru nodded straining his head up; as she leaned down to kiss him. Distracting him with her mouth, her fingertips replaced her lips on his chest, as Mamoru gently stroked her cheek and her spine causing Usagi to gasp giving him the leverage he needed to roll her under him.
"gotcha" he murmured
outside
"What's happening?" Melanie whispered as Seiya stared on in shock
"uh Melanie I think we should go. He said watching as Mamoru began to trail kisses down Usagi's throat and lower To the neckline of her night wear
"Why? What's going on" she demanded.
"I think they're going to…"Seiya began interrupted by Usagi's moan of pleasure
"Are they doing what I think their doing?" Melanie questioned
Then as a garment came hurdling to the floor in front of the door
Seiya responded "Do you still want me to answer that?"
Inside
Usagi placed a hand on the top of Mamoru's dark head causing him to pause as she whispered,
"Did you hear something?"
Resting his chin on her toned stomach he looked up at her,
"no" he replied after listening intently.
'Oh well' Usa thought moaning in pleasure as Mamoru continued his administrations.
Outside.
"Shit!" Melanie exclaimed "I don't want to know anymore"
"Hey. Neither do I" Seiya stated smiling at her. Thinking 'wow .she looks so beautiful'
Sensing eyes on her Melanie faced him and smiled back seeing admiration for her in his eyes
"You want to go?" she questioned
"yeah" he said as more cries from with in drifted out to disturb the peacefulness of the night.
Taking her in his arms Seiya leaped back to his own balcony, and gently placed Melanie down
"So... I guess that's the end of that" Melanie whispered to herself.
"huh?"
"oh she's won" Melanie stated sadly
"Oh Melanie, I don't think either of us really had a chance" Seiya whispered gathering Melanie into his arms as she began to cry. "shh. Don't cry" he murmured wiping the tears from her cheeks as he tilted her chin so that he could look into her eyes. Then loosing himself in their depths he leaned closer and ever so gently laid a tender kiss on her rose lips
next door.
Mamoru sighed pulling Usagi closer, her head resting in the crook of his arm as she slept golden lashes resting on her pale cheek as one of her slender arms draped across his chest smiling he ran his hand through her golden locks and whispered
"sleep well" before drifting off to sleep himself.
Room 220
Melanie stood stunned as she felt his lips press against her own.
'oh Darien I think you met your match in kissing' she thought before pressing back against the lips that had captured her own feeling a warm fire burn within her.
