Disclaimer: I don't own Fushigi Yuugi
Starting Notes: Well, sorry for the long wait, really! To make up, this is a REALLY long chapter, hehe, hope ya like it!
Friday: When Rain Falls
6:30 a.m. in the peaceful Yuuki residence. . .
"C'mon Oniichan, just this once? Please? Please? Please!" Miaka pleaded to her brother, Keisuke, with hopeful eyes
"No, Miaka! And for the last time, stop it!" replied Keisuke to his irritating sister
"Hey, Keisuke, please, after this, we'll never ever ask for anything again!" said Tamahome by assisting Miaka
"I'm sorry, but I cant. Going to the next city for no reason at all!" Keisuke reasoned out
"We do have a reason, my sweet and handsome brother" Miaka then gave Keisuke a bear hug "We want to make our last three days to be the most enjoyable, and that includes going to the next city!"
Tamahome just nodded
"But, You're both going unaccompanied? I got a job to attend to, you know" said Keisuke
"Don't worry, Oniichan, Tamahome's their to protect me, right Tamahome?" Miaka winked at Tamahome "And besides, were not kids anymore!"
"How about the money then?" Keisuke asked even though he already knew the answer
Miaka's eyes twinkled then smiled sweetly "Well, I was kinda hoping, you can lend us some, just something for the train ticket or food or something"
Keisuke sighed "All right! All right already! Listen, 6:00 pm I want you both home! Safe and Unharmed!"
"We promise" Miaka and Tamahome said and smiled sweetly in chorus
"Okay, here's 500 yen, take care of that, just promise me two things, Miaka" Keisike said
"Yes?" Miaka asked
"Enjoy and Come back safe" Keisuke smiled and looked at Tamahome " Well, I trust Miaka to you then, Tamahome, I got to go to work"
"You can count on me!" Tamahome assured him then bid goodbye
After Keisuke left, Tamahome kissed Miaka then went straight to the bathroom for his turn to take a bath, while Miaka, as usual, cooked breakfast for both of them
'Tamahome, has been really supportive these past few days, I'm really grateful, I better make sure he enjoys this day'
Miaka was finally finished preparing the table when Tamahome hugged Miaka from the back while nuzzling his lover's neck
"Hmmm, smells nice" whispered Tamahome
Miaka was silent yet blushed at the same time, she then faced Tamahome and placed her arms around his neck and they locked lips
After the short kiss "I gotta go, Tamahome, enjoy breakfast" Miaka smiled then left
After Miaka had finished taking a bath, she joined Tamahome on a sumptuous breakfast
"We better watch the forecast for today, Tamahome" Miaka opened the TV, which is in front of the dining area, and sat down once again to eat breakfast
"It'll be useful" Tamahome replied and watched with Miaka
"It's still a sunny morning in Tokyo, but not for long, it will soon be covered with mean showers and thunderstorms. . ."
"Unbelievable, I guess we have to cancel our trip for today, neh?" Tamahome asked Miaka
Miaka looked out in the window "The sun is still bright and shining, Tamahome, don't worry, we'll be home before night, anyway" Miaka smiled
Tamahome nodded "I agree, we have to make our last days in your world the most memorable, right? I can't wait to go back to Konan" he smiled back
'I can't understand, I still don't want to go back, I want it here, I belong here, Tamahome' Miaka thought sadly
"Miaka?" Tamahome asked
"Huh? Oh, oh yes, I cant wait to go back, I miss everyone, you know" Miaka gave a fake smile
Tamahome smiled then kissed Miaka on the forehead
"Can we leave now, my love?" Tamahome asked, Miaka nodded and smiled, after they finished breakfast, Miaka grabbed her backpack and went straight to the train station
At the train station. . .
They finally got their tickets and are currently waiting for their train. Oddly, Tamahome kept on turning his from left to right. Obviously, this was his first time in a train.
"Um, Tamahome?" Miaka asked blushing
"Yes, Miaka" Tamahome asked back
"Um, This IS your first time on a train, right?" said Miaka while sitting down in the newly cleaned floor
"Yes! Wow, Miaka, your world really rock!" Tamahome pointed at the train "Hmmm, Strange mechanism"
"That's a train, Tamahome, we have to ride that 'mechanism' for us to reach our destination" Miaka explained then smiled
Tamahome was really excited, and just gave up a small 'wow'. They finally rode the train. Miaka was having trouble to calm Tamahome down, people are staring at both of them, that made Miaka blushed because of embarrassment, but she couldn't help but smile at the way Tamahome's acting
'He's just too cute when he's like that' Miaka then felt herself giggle, despite the many people staring at both of them
"Wow! Miaka, Look at the tall buildings and stuff!" Tamahome exclaimed "and look, I can see the beach from here!"
The blushing priestess of Suzaku just nodded then smiled
Finally, Tamahome calmed down and sat beside Miaka
"Um, Miaka, sorry, I guess I just got carried away!" Tamahome smiled
"It's okay, Tamahome, I understand, you look cute, If ya' know what I mean" Miaka smiled back then blushed
"Oh, hehe" Tamahome cant help but blush
They made their trip in the train enjoyable, they would just stare into each other's eyes and smile, that's all, and they would be satisfied
Finally, they reached their destination, Tamahome was really amazed, and it was really different than Tokyo, especially Konan. Miaka lead the way, both of them were in the waiting section of the station
"So, where are we going, Miaka?" Tamahome asked
"Hmmm, Oniichan once said. . . that they had lots of wonderful and delicious cuisines in here!" Miaka laughed
Tamahome sweat dropped "Food again?"
"Only joking!" Miaka laughed "Hmm, actually, I don't know"
"Well, does that mean, we'll go exploring?" Tamahome asked
"Guess so, I heard so many good things about this city, and I was really curious" Miaka explained "But to tell you the truth, I never been here, ya know, I'm sorry:
"It's okay, Miaka, It'll be fun, Cmon!" Tamahome pulled Miaka into a kiss then started to walk out of the station
It was still sunny outside, there they saw taller buildings, and more crowded places. They started walking and was truly amazed of the beautiful sights when. . .
"I know, Tamahome! I remember now!" Miaka exclaimed
"What is it?" Tamahome asked
"I know, There was a place here, hmmm, I cant remember, but. . . I know it's a shrine, yes! It is a shrine!" Miaka smiled
"A shrine? You believe in those stuff, Miaka?" Tamahome sweat dropped
"Of course! It makes everyone's wishes come true! Please can we go there, please?" Miaka pleaded with puppy dog eyes
"Oh All right" Tamahome gave up, "But I want something in return" he then grinned
"Really? What is it then?" Miaka asked innocently
"This" Tamahome bent down and placed his lips on hers, despite the crowded place they are in, Miaka was surprised yet she kissed back 'He's so possessive, oh well, that's what I love about him anyway'
"Thanks" he whispered into her ear "Let's get going"
They started to ask some people for directions, finally they reached the shrine, it was holy and solemn, only some can be seen in the shrine. The shrine was surrounded by lots of trees and the only way to get there is by the long stairs.
Miaka and Tamahome started to pray and both were really serious. After praying. . ."Tamahome, what did you wish for?" Miaka looked up into her lover and asked as they started to walk away from the shrine
"I can't tell, Miaka, something bad might happen to it" Tamahome sweat dropped
"Uhhh, Why not?" Miaka asked with puppy dog eyes
"Ok, ok, I can't stand your pleading, your just too cute!" Tamahome sighed while Miaka giggled
Tamahome looked straight into her eyes "I wished I can make you happy"
Miaka blushed "Well, your wish is already granted, I'm happy as long as you're with me, Tamahome"
"How about you? What's your wish?" Tamahome asked
"I wished. . ." she stopped when drops of rain started to fall from the sky "I wished I listened to the weather forecast this morning" Miaka laughed
Tamahome smiled "You're right, and the rain's getting worse, we better head home, Miaka" Miaka just nodded
As they reached the train station, Miaka and Tamahome were both wet from the heavy rain, they stepped in the ticket center and was just surprised for what they saw. . .
"CLOSED!!! Why is it closed?!" Miaka screamed
"Miaka, please try to calm down" Tamahome comforted Miaka
"I'm sorry, miss. But the train to Tokyo just stopped, they're fixing the problem right away, and I think the train will start working tomorrow morning at eight" the fat man with a beard explained
"But. . . but. . . but. . . I promised to Oniichan" said Miaka with teary eyes
"Miaka, we have nothing to do, we must stay here for the night" Tamahome said worriedly but still try to comfort his lover
"I guess your right, were lucky we still have some money left for a hotel room" Miaka said with relief "But we still have to call Oniichan"
"Of course" Tamahome smiled "But I think it's best if we find a hotel first"
Miaka nodded, and with that, they started to search. Finally they found a hotel, not that classy, not too shabby, they entered the hotel with wet clothes and talked to the woman at the front desk.
"Goodness! You're both dripping wet!" The woman namely Karen exclaimed then approached Miaka and Tamahome "Are you both okay?"
"Thank you for your concern, Karen" Miaka smiled "Can we have a room?"
"Of course! Of course! Are. . . Are you honeymooners?" Karen asked while pointing at Miaka and Tamahome
"Of course not!" They both replied while blushing hotly
"Oh, hahahaha!" Karen laughed "I'm sorry, oh, will I get you a room for the both of you, or separate rooms?"
Miaka smiled while Tamahome is thinking really seriously
"Of course, Sepa. . ." Before Miaka could even finish Tamahome stopped her
"We'll share a room. . ." Tamahome stated an unfinished sentence
"What! Ta. . . Tamahome!" Miaka blushed hotly
Tamahome whispered into her ear "It'll save us money, Miaka"
Miaka finally understood, while Karen continued to stare at them
"But. . . with two separate beds please" Tamahome smiled
"Oh, okay! Here are the keys, enjoy the night!" Karen joked while handing Miaka the key
They walked into the stairs, still with wet clothes, the other guests stared at them, but they didn't mind. For Miaka, all she needs to do is call Keisuke, have a nice hot bath and finally get to sleep
"Room 203, this is it, Tamahome, finally" Miaka sighed while Tamahome just nodded
They entered the room, it was warm and just great, the darkness of the rainy night can still be seen in the full-length windows of the room, Luckily, there are two separate beds (phew!)
"What's that?" Miaka asked as she pointed a letter by the side table
Tamahome got the letter and started to read "It's from Karen, she said that she ordered to add more bath robes in the bathroom, for the both of us, so that we can have something to change from our wet clothes, and also a set of relaxation candles to calm you down. . ."
"Thank God, She's an angel" Miaka smiled "I'm going to take a long, nice bubble bath!" she then yawned
"Ok, I better call Keisuke for you then, enjoy your bath" Tamahome kissed Miaka by the cheek
"Oh, Tamahome, Thank you! But there's no phone here, I think you have to go down in the reception desk, I'm sorry" she apologized
"It's okay, just do me a favor and enjoy your bath, Miaka!" Tamahome smiled then kissed her in the lips and started to walk out the door
Miaka then entered the bathroom; she started to peel her wet clothes off and then dipped herself into her nice, warm bathtub
At the reception desk. . .
"That's what happened, so. . . we can't go home tonight, Keisuke, please understand" Tamahome spoke at the telephone
"Well, At least you're both safe, Just try to come back home tomorrow morning" Keisuke on the other line, replied
"Of course" Tamahome said assuring
"And one more thing, you're in the same room right?" Keisuke asked
"Yup" Tamahome reasoned while blushing
"Remember, I got faith in you especially Miaka" he spoke "Just remember that. . . Goodnight then, send my regards to Miaka too"
"Okay, Goodbye then" Tamahome finally hung up and started to go up the stairs to their room, he's starting to get cold because of his still wet clothes.
Tamahome finally reached their room, he was able to open it because Miaka gave him the key, it was silent inside, except for the continues flowing of the water, that can be heard, in the bathroom (where Miaka is)
"Miaka, are you in there?" Tamahome asked at the entrance of the bathroom door
No answer
"Miaka?" he asked again
Still, no answer
Tamahome's getting quite worried, he knocked but still no answer, he was starting to panic
"Miaka! At the count of three! I'll open this door!" Tamahome shouted worriedly 'I hope Miaka doesn't think of me as a perverted ass, but I gotta know, what's happening to her!'
. . . One. . .
. . . Two. . .
Still, no answer. . .
. . . Three. . . I'm going in Miaka!
Tamahome opened the door that was unlocked; there were relaxation candles everywhere, he was relieved to see Miaka's angelic face sleeping in the bubble bath, (no she's not going to drown, I do that real often, yet I'm pretty much alive) Tamahome's face blushed, he could see some of Miaka's flesh, 'so smooth. . . so pure. . .'
He panicked, he shook the nasty thought off his head, and because of his continues movement, it made Miaka stir, her eyes gently opened and was surprised to see Tamahome looking down at her. . . they stayed like that for a long time. . . they both blink. . . Miaka came to her senses, then. . . she screamed.
"Get outta here! Tamahome!" Miaka screamed
"H-Ha-Hai!" Tamahome quickly ran out of the bathroom, then sweat dropped while leaning outside the bathroom door
Finally, Miaka had finished her bath; she went out of the bathroom with only a bathrobe covering her body that made Tamahome blush. He knew that it's his turn to take a bath but he could not move his feet.
"What are you staring at? You perverted ass" Miaka angrily raised an eyebrow
"I'm really sorry, Miaka, I didn't mean it, I thought something bad happened to you and. . ." Before Tamahome could even finish Miaka interrupted
"Don't worry Tamahome, just please take a nice hot bath, I don't want you to have a cold, please" Miaka sighed then smiled at him
Tamahome smiled backed and just hug her 'what have I done to deserved a wonderful woman like you?'
He then finally entered the bathroom, he was silent as he enter, he can still smell Miaka's sweet aroma and because of that he remembered Miaka taking a bubble bath when he last saw her, he shook the malicious thought away, 'Why am I like this today?!' he entered the tub, cursing himself.
Miaka, on the other hand, still on her robes, felt her tired body land on the soft bed on the right corner
'I love it here, it's my home, this is where I belong' she thought sadly 'But, Yui. . . Tamahome. . .' she was really scared and confused, scared to go back to Konan, scared to go back and fight again, against her best friend
Tears started to appear in the corner of her eyes 'Why do I have to choose? If I don't agree, I'll lose everything, especially "him". But again, why do I have to choose? I just want a simple life with Tamahome and my friends. . . but. . .' she then started to cry herself to sleep
After Tamahome had finished, he walked out of the bathroom with also only with his white bathrobes. He sat on his bed in the left corner of the room, far away from Miaka. He glanced at Miaka, he walked towards her then looked closer, and he could see some tears in her eyes 'Has she been crying?' asked Tamahome while wiping them away
"I thought this vacation would be best for you, Miaka, even If I disagree a bit, but your still depressed than ever, why Miaka? Why can't you tell me?" Tamahome whispered as he took some locks of hair away from Miaka's face
Just as he was about to stand up and head for bed, he felt Miaka's arms. . . embracing him from his back
"Tamahome. . ." she spoke sleepily
"Miaka. . . Wha. . ." Tamahome blushed real crimson
"Will you sleep beside me. . . just for tonight?" Miaka asked with her bangs covering her eyes
Tamahome was shocked all right, yet a bit happy inside
"Please. . . I feel cold. . ." she whispered in her deepest breath
"Sure. . . Miaka" Tamahome smiled handsomely then placed himself beside her
Both were real silent, and very awake. . . Tamahome felt nervous to be beside her, beside 'his' Miaka. Meanwhile, Miaka was still expressionless and solemn, Tamahome noticed it and become very worried
"Tama. . ." Miaka was about to break the silent, when Tamahome positioned himself above her, much to Miaka's surprise
"Wha. . ." Miaka began to object when Tamahome stopped her with a kiss
The kiss was passionate yet filled with innocence and love, it gave heat throughout the whole room, Tamahome then trapped Miaka with his arms. Miaka was really shocked
Well, everything's gotta end, after the kiss, Tamahome still cornered her by hugging real tight
"Do you trust me, Miaka?" Tamahome whispered into her ear
"Yes, Tamahome" Miaka replied calmly
"Then prove it, Miaka! You said you trust me, why wouldn't you tell me your problems?" said Tamahome, while facing her, a bit angry "I'm here for you, I just want you to be happy"
". . . I'm sorry, I just cant" Miaka gave a fake smile "Don't worry, I'm all right"
"No. . . You're not. . .Miaka" Tamahome looked sincerely into her eyes "I know, something's bothering you"
"I'm not ready, please respect that, I'll be fine, really" Miaka smiled
"I'm sorry, don't worry, I understand" Tamahome sighed "I just love you too much!"
"I love you, too" said Miaka "Uh, Tamahome. . . you're a bit. . . heavy"
"Oh, hehe, sorry!" Tamahome grinned then place himself beside his beloved
"Thanks" Miaka smiled
"No prob" Tamahome replied "Just do me a favor?"
Miaka nodded
He hugged Miaka then whispered into her ear "Let's get some sleep, shall we?"
"My pleasure. . ." yawned Miaka then slept peacefully beside her lover
to be continued. . .
Finale Notes: Finally 2 more chapters to go! I'm tired ya know! I jaz love ya people! Hehe! Thanks 4 the reviews! Keep em' coming! Personally, I don't like this chappie at all, it made me real tired, and I think there's something missing! Well, thanks everybody 4 the reviews! I appreciate it! Lav yah peeps!
--Crystalgail