Chapter 6: Dancing With the Lonely Soul
April came and there was chaos in the air as everyone struggled to get ready. The rehearsal dinner was the first thing to go and it went rather well. Nagira and Doujima seemed to be pleased with the out come and those who came.
" It's going to be a beautiful wedding tomorrow," Doujima's mother said
" I hope so," Doujima said
Karasuma talked with Hikari and Amon just watched and then looked over at Robin and Sakaki, whom to be almost as happy as Nagira and Doujima. To him it was almost sicken. Karasuma glanced up at Amon as he listened to everyone talking, she leaned over to Amon and whispered something in his ear. He looked over at Karasuma and she saw a slight smile crease his face out of pure humor. He reached over and grabbed her hand and placed something in her hand. She looked down at the piece of paper and smiled. She read it and smiled and looked at Amon.
" Of course," Karasuma said
Doujima and Nagira looked over and saw Karasuma and Amon just staring at each other with occasional words and a smile.
" I think another chance is coming close," Doujima said
" I agree," Nagira said
At 10 everyone left and prepared for the day that would bring joy in two people's life or more. Amon dropped Karasuma off and Karasuma looked at him.
" Don't you forget Amon, you promised," she said
Karasuma kissed his cheek and waved to Hikari. Hikari looked at Amon and smiled.
" Uncle Amon, what did you promise Ms. Karasuma?" she asked
" Nothing," he said straight forward, " Something I can tell you when your older."
The next morning, Amon woke up early and got the morning started, someone dropped off his tux and he brought it into his room. He showered and then began to dress in the slick looking tux. He called down the hall for Hikari and she walked out dressed and ready to go.
" Uncle do you want me to help you with your tie again?" she asked so innocently
He lifted her up onto a chair and handed her the tie as she fixed it just right, he looked at it and slipped on the vest over his shirt.
" Are your all ready to go?" Amon asked
" Yes, Uncle," she replied
He reached into his pocket and pulled his phone out and handed it to Hikari.
" Call Karasuma and tell her we're on our way," Amon said
" Oh, she called and saw she went with Aunt Yurika to get dress," Hikari said
Amon nodded and Hikari reached for his cologne and handed it to him before he asked for it. He looked at her and she smiled as he took it from her and put some on.
" Ok, let's go," he said
He grabbed his jacket and placed it on then headed out slipping his black shoes on. Hikari slipped hers on and grabbed Amon's hand as they walked down to his car. They drove off to the chapel and saw Nagira just pulling up. He got out and Hikari got out and hugged him.
" Uncle Nagira," she cheered
" Hey," he said hugging her
" You don't look ready," Hikari said
" I'm almost ready, you look very pretty today Hikari," he said
" Thank you," Hikari said
Nagira looked up and saw Amon walking over and shook his hand.
" Looking sharp," Nagira said
" Only for today," Amon said
" Hikari, the women are in the back could you check on them?" Nagira asked
" Of course," she said
She took off to the back of the chapel and walked in through the back way. She walked to where the women were finishing up the last of their make-up and dressing. Hikari tapped Doujima and she turned around and Hikari hugged her.
" Good luck Aunt Yurika," Hikari said
" Thank you Hikari," Doujima said hugging her
Karasuma smiled and then looked at a clock on the wall.
" We have ten minuets we should start heading up to the front of the chapel," Karasuma said
" Then let's do so," Doujima said
Amon straighten Nagira's tie and then Nagira straighten out Amon's coat.
" Come on Amon," Sakaki said
" Good luck," Amon said then followed behind Michael and Sakaki
They stood by each bride's maid and each bride's maid looped their arms under their escort's. Amon looked at Karasuma and she looked at him.
" You look very handsome Amon," she said
" You look nice," Amon said
She smiled and then looked forwards as the music played each pair walked down the isle. Then everyone rose to greet the bride as the march played, Doujima looked at everyone as they stared at her, her father patted her hand as he escorted her up. He presented her to Nagira and Nagira escorted her the rest of the way.
At the reception there was greeting to the bride and groom and happiness for them. Nagira and Doujima made the salutation and the real fun began, with music and food. Hikari walked over to Amon and grabbed his hand, then pulled him towards the dance floor.
" Hikari, I don't dance," he said
" Come on," she said, " Please."
Amon sighed and let her do the dancing, but he danced with her on a slow song. Karasuma watched him and smiled as he danced with Hikari.
" Go ask to cut in," Doujima said
Karasuma looked up and shook her head.
" No, he's spending time with Hikari," Karasuma said
Nagira walked over and wrapped his arms around Doujima's waist.
" Tell her to dance with Amon," Doujima said
" Go cut in," Nagira said, " Yurika will do it for you."
Doujima smiled and grabbed Karasuma's hand and they walked over, but by then the song was over. Doujima looked at Karasuma and she shrugged.
" To late," Karasuma said
" It's never to late," Doujima said
Hikari walked over to Doujima and Nagira and hugged him.
" Uncle Nagira will you dance with me?" Hikari asked
" I'm going to dance with Yurika, but I promise I will dance with you," Nagira said
Hikari nodded and she walked over to Karasuma and sat next to her.
" Dance with Uncle Amon," Hikari said, " He dances fine."
" He's not much of a fast dancer," Karasuma said
" Next slow song ask him," Hikari said
Karasuma smiled and said, " I will don't worry."
Speeches were made and dinner was served, what followed was what everyone wanted the most.
" Alright, I sent Yurika, to get a white cake and of course she ordered it, but it got messed up and we have a black and a white cake," Nagira said
" It wasn't my fault," Doujima said
" Nope, I wasn't saying it was, but you just have to eat a piece of both," Nagira said
They cut a piece together and took a piece for her then smiled as he fed it to her. She fed him the slice of cake and then they served it. Karasuma took a piece and she grabbed a piece for Amon and walked over to him.
" Here," she said, " It's wonderful."
Amon looked at it and took it then looked at Karasuma.
"Thank you," Amon said
Amon looked over at the crowd and the two that stood out the most were Robin and Sakaki. They seemed to be more in love then the bride and groom, but of course it was young love.
" They're so cute together," Karasuma said
" It's sicken," Amon replied
" Oh, come on Amon, young love is always cute," Karasuma said
Amon looked at her and shook his head.
" Your speech was beautiful Amon, there was a lot of thought put into it," Karasuma said, " Sometimes I think you just try to hide it but it's there."
" I hide because I care to much," Amon replied
" There's no shame in caring," Karasuma said
They both ate the cake and Karasuma walked around again slipping her shoes off her aching feet. Hikari walked around and looked at Michael sitting down at the table and she walked over to him.
" Michael," she said
He looked over at Hikari and gave a smile.
" Will you dance with me?" Hikari asked
Michael chuckled and stood up and presented his hand to her. She smiled and took his hand then walked to the dance floor. Nagira walked over and took a seat next to Amon and looked over his shoulder at Hikari.
" She's 10 years old let it go," Nagira said, " Why don't you get out there and ask Karasuma to dance?"
" In time," Amon said
" Look Amon, they say you only live once, and perhaps this is life throwing you a line. So chase it before it's pulled in," Nagira said
Amon looked at Karasuma as she danced with Sakaki then danced around with some of the other guest.
" I've already messed up once, I can't do it again," Amon said
By early evening guest were slowly leaving and bidding Nagira and Doujima a good life together. Nagira looked at Doujima and kissed her cheek.
" Oh, I need to throw my bouquet," Doujima said
She made an announcement for all the single women to come try to catch the bouquet. Karasuma and Robin joined in the catching and hoped it would be one of them. Doujima turned around and gave it a good toss over her shoulder and then turned around. The bouquet came down and Karasuma looked up and caught it.
" Good I was hoping she would catch it," Doujima said
Karasuma looked at it and smelt the roses and she looked up at Doujima who smiled with delight. She walked over for pictures with the bride and the catch she made.
" You were hoping weren't you?" Karasuma asked
" Of course," Doujima said, " Now do yourself a favor and dance while there is still music. They're going to play a slow song so go ahead."
" Yurika," she said
" Fine, I'll ask him you can dance with Nagira," Doujima said
She walked over to Nagira and whispered something into his ear. He nodded and kissed Doujima. A slow song came on and Nagira walked Karasuma to the dance floor and Doujima dragged Amon.
" Suck up your pride and ask her," Doujima said, " It's really simple."
Nagira guided Karasuma over towards Doujima and Amon. Amon pulled away and walked off without a sound and Doujima sighed.
" It's pointless to try Miho, I'm sorry," Doujima said
" It's not your fault," Karasuma said
She let Doujima cut in and walked off to find her shoes. Hikari walked over and handed her, her shoes.
" Thank you Hikari," she said
Hikari nodded and Karasuma slipped her shoes on and then looked at Nagira and Doujima as they danced.
" Love, was blessed upon them," Karasuma said
" Uncle Amon didn't ask you?" she asked
" It's alright, he's not one for celebrations," Karasuma said
By 10 the guest had left expect for everyone who cleaned up. Nagira and Doujima headed out and Karasuma wished them luck.
" Miho, if you want, take my car home, " Doujima said, " I won't need it for a few weeks."
" Ok," Karasuma said, " Have a good time you two."
Nagira and Doujima walked off and she sat down with a glass of champagne. Sakaki and Robin headed out close behind and Michael after them.
" Robin," Karasuma said
" Yes," Robin said
" Be careful," she said
" We will," Sakaki and Robin said
They walked off and Karasuma sighed, then sipped on the champagne. The music remained as they cleaned up and the lights dimmed. Karasuma got up and let them clean the tables off and she walked to a window where the moon light caught her features just right.
Amon walked in and looked Karasuma as she stood there. He set his coat down and walked over to her.
" I never feel comfortable asking a woman to dance," Amon said
" Not in front of people right?" Karasuma remarked
She turned to him and he looked at her then looked at the DJ that still was there. Music began to play and Karasuma looked at Amon, he walked over to her and he put out his hand. She smiled and wiped the tears from off her face and she took his hand. He pulled her to him and took one hand into his and the other around her waist.
" You shouldn't cry, it ruins your beautiful features," He said pulling her close.
He danced with her around the dance floor a couple of times with his slick style. What they didn't expect was an audience that would peep in by accident.
" Karasuma have you seen my…" Robin said then glanced up
She smiled and Sakaki came in and she silenced him and pointed to Amon and Karasuma.
" Amazing, I need to learn how to dance like that," Sakaki said
" Shh," Robin said
Amon dipped Karasuma and pulled her up close to him and she smiled as he did. The song ended and Amon stared at her and stroked her cheek with his hand.
" Amon," she whispered
" Thank you for the dance," Amon whispered as he stared at her
Karasuma stared at him and she reached up to him and he leaned towards her, their lips met and closed the gap between them. Robin looked at Sakaki and he put his arms around her.
" I bet you their going to have a long night," Sakaki said
" Sakaki," Robin said
" Hey, alcohol has just entered the blood stream," Sakaki said
He pulled Robin close and kissed her.
" But of course there's that crazy thing called love," Sakaki said dipping Robin and kissing her.
" My place tonight," Sakaki said, " make you forget about your worries."
" Sakaki, that's not funny," she said kissing him
He smiled and guided Robin out of the building leaving Amon and Karasuma alone. Amon took Karasuma by her hand and lead her out and saw a note on his car. He walked over and saw that Sakaki and Robin took Hikari back to Robin's. Amon looked at Karasuma and kissed her.
" Amon," Karasuma whispered
" Yes," he replied
" I'm sorry," she whispered
" For what?" he asked
Karasuma looked at him and said, " Not speaking to you about my feelings."
Amon looked at her and stroked her cheek then kissed her on her cheek.
" Let's go," Amon whispered
" I have to take Yurika's car," Karasuma said
" Meet me at my place," he said
Karasuma nodded and walked to Doujima's car, she took off and Amon took off and followed her back to his place. They both pulled up to Amon's place and got out, locking the car doors as a habit. Amon stood on the side walk and waited for Karasuma. She walked over and Amon grabbed her hand and guided her to the elevator. He wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close to him. She smiled and leaned her head down on his chest then he leaned to her and kissed her. She wrapped her arms around him and he kissed her deeper. The elevator opened and they walked out close to each other. He opened the door and let her in first then he looked down the halls and shut the door. Both slipped off their shoes and Amon looked at her.
" Amon," She said
He undid his vest and hung his coat leaving only the white shirt left to take off. Karasuma looked at him and walked over to him and kissed him. He lifted her up into his arms and walked to his bedroom and shut the door. He laid her down gently on his bed and he leaned over her, she stared at him then pulled him down by his collar to meet her lips.
Hours later they rested in each other's arms under the cool sheets. Karasuma looked at Amon and he looked at her. She pushed his hair from his face and snuggled close to him as a little laughter escaped her lips. He pulled her close and rubbed her bare back.
" Amon," she whispered, " I'm in love with you."
He looked at her and kissed her and stroked her soft skin.
" Miho," he whispered
She looked at him and said, " What."
" I want to be with you, not apart," Amon whispered, " You're the reason I have been pulled away from the darkness."
She smiled and looked at him as he leaned over her. She ran her hand over his bare chest then reached up and kissed him. He reached behind her and lifted her up closer to him.
" I won't leave you Amon," Karasuma whispered, " I want to care for you and I want to be apart of your life than just a co-worker."
Amon nodded and kissed her more then took her into his arms for the rest of the night.