Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi
Starting Notes: Sorry to disappoint some, but I'm not going to put any lime in this story, I just rated it PG 13 because of attempted rape and some foul words. Please don't kill me!!
Sunday: Farewells and Shopping
The cold and mischievous storm finally left Miaka's hometown, and just left a warm and sunny morning. The breeze is light, the sun is out. . . it is truly a magnificent day.
Our 15-year-old priestess is currently in a deep and peaceful slumber; she never had a nice sleep since she got back from Konan, finally she is able to find peace with her lover. . . Tamahome
The sun's rays reached Miaka's half-opened eyes, which made her twitch a bit. Her body felt so heavy, she wondered why? Finally, she gently opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was the blinding light on top of her. She moved her head to her right, and was surprised yet a bit relieved when she saw him. . . her Tamahome. Miaka smiled and nuzzled her self in his naked chest.
His smell is so sweet, and obviously, as sweet as him. She felt his lovers arms move around to be able to hug her tight. She couldn't help but gave up another smile; she cuddled into Tamahome, and then just gazed at his baby blue eyes above her.
Miaka smiled warmly that could just melt Tamahome's heart, then gently spoke "Good mornin' my love. . . I guess we both have the fever after all" she then laughed a bit
Tamahome kissed her forehead "Because of the rain, I guess"
Miaka gently sat up then yawned "What happened last night? I can't remember a thing" she then massaged her aching forehead
"Yeah, I can't remember anything too" Tamahome replied, then surprisingly hugged Miaka from her back, much to Miaka's surprise
Miaka blushed furiously "Ta. . . Tamahome" she said stammering
Tamahome then whispered into her ear "I'm sorry, Miaka. . . truly"
Without facing her lover, Miaka managed to reply "Why?"
"For not making you happy" Tamahome whispered sadly
Miaka was surprised, and was hurt at the same time. She felt small tears of crystals form at the edge of her eyes, she was crying. She really is the one to blame; she became so selfish in the past few days, yet he's still the one who's sorry?
'Does he love me that much?' she thought while crying "No, Tamahome! You had made me very, very happy! Really! You loved me and still loving me, that's enough. Actually, I'm the one who should be sorry, because I was so selfish"
Tamahome smiled, as if a big thorn from his heart has been pulled out. He hugged her tighter, despite their current attires, and managed to kiss her
"I love you, Yuuki Miaka" Tamahome smiled then gazed at her big brown teary eyes
"I love you too, Tamahome" Miaka cried in his bare chest
Tamahome blushed furiously "Uh. . . Miaka? Can I ask you a question?"
Miaka looked up with a curious face "What is it?"
"Are you aware, well that were both naked?" Tamahome asked while stammering
Blink
Blink, Blink
Miaka then looked at below her, and just grew bright red then screamed, that made her jump at the other side of the bed, away from Tamahome also trying to cover the rest of her
"Ah! You pervert! You knew it all along!!" Miaka shouted at him while holding the rest of the sheet for her cover
"Whoa! Why would I do such a thing?" Tamahome blushed "When I woke up, we were already like this! And stop pulling the sheet, we only have one, we must SHARE!"
Miaka gasped "What if something happened between us, I mean last night?"
"What? No way!" Tamahome blushed harder
It silenced the lovers, when the door of the room gently opened; it was Keisuke, holding a basin with water and two white towels.
"What's with the look?" He calmly asked as he proceed to Miaka
"Oniichan, what happened?" Miaka asked "And why am I naked beside him!"
"Yes, I want to know too!" Tamahome just can't stop blushing
Keisuke sweat dropped "Eh? I thought, you're already used to each other, that's why I didn't bother to separate your beds" he sighed "Well, if you wanna know, what happened last night, All I can remember was. . ."
Flashback
Keisuke was about to enter the Yuuki residence, when. . .
"Keisuke!" Tamahome shouted clearly, despite the heavy rain and the fainted Miaka on his back
"Tamahome! What happened to Miaka?" Keisuke ran closer to the lovers and gave Tamahome a helping hand on Tamahome
"Please. . . take care of her, Keisuke" Tamahome managed to say, while handing him Miaka
"Okay, I'll do my best, tell me what happened?" Keisuke asked
But before Tamahome could answer, he collapsed
". . . That's when I carried the both of you in here" Keisuke laughed "Oh, That was not carrying, it was dragging!!" he then placed a wet towel on Miaka's forehead
"Thank you, Oniichan" said Miaka cheerfully
"Don't thank me, Miaka" Keisuke smiled then placed his gaze at Tamahome "Thank him, he saved your life, if it wasn't for him, you could have been dead by now"
Miaka smiled warmly at Tamahome that made him blush
Keisuke was about to leave the room, when he threw Tamahome his wet towel with a friendly throw "Oh, I almost forgot, when I was starting to panic because of Miaka's high fever, I noticed that both of you glowed bright red, that freaked the hell out of me, ya know, but after that, Miaka cooled down a bit. Weird" then left the room
There was once again a pregnant silence. . .
"Thank you, Tamahome" Miaka whispered shyly then kissed him
"Love can do crazy things to men, even sacrificing his own life" Tamahome smiled
"Oh, what time is it anyway?" Miaka asked
"12 noon" Tamahome reply
Miaka stood up, while covering her body that surprised Tamahome because he fell off the floor "I got to go!"
Tamahome snatched some of the cover for his own "Whoa! Where are you going, Miaka?"
Miaka took the bathrobe beside her and covered her body, she then looked behind for Tamahome then smiled "Shopping"
"Shopping? At a time like this?" Tamahome asked
"Yes, Today is our last day on earth, remember?" Miaka reply "I got to do some shopping for Nuriko and the others"
Tamahome nodded, "Okay, I bet they were worried sick since we were missing this whole week"
Miaka just nodded, Tamahome wore his own bathrobe and directly entered the bathroom, to take a bath. While, Miaka quickly went downstairs. . . to eat
Finally, they both finished their own businesses, and went downstairs for lunch. Miaka, as usual, cooked up some edible food.
Miaka took a bite of her riceball "What do you think was that red light, Oniichan was talking about?" she asked Tamahome while fetching for the sauce, but some tripped on her cheeks
Tamahome smiled he took a napkin then wiped some sauce out of Miaka's cheek "Maybe it was Suzaku, he wouldn't let you suffer, right? After all, you are the priestess of Suzaku"
Miaka was silent for a while then looked at Tamahome straight in the eye "You didn't answer my question last night, Tamahome. What do you think will become of us?"
Tamahome was a bit surprised, then placed his gaze at Miaka "Of course, we'll lead a happily married life, and then we'll have lots and lots of kids!"
Miaka raised one of her eyebrow then stood up, bringing her own plate to the sink "Tamahome, I was serious, but never mind" she sighed
He then quickly stood up then hugged his lover from her back while nuzzling her neck "Of course, I care, Miaka. I love you"
Miaka blushed while stammering "Ta. . . Tamahome?"
"I don't care what will happen, as long as you're with me and I'm with you. I love you, and I'll do my best to keep you happy, protect you and love you even more." He smiled "Then after all of this, after all of this whole mess, I want to be forever with you"
Miaka smiled her sweetest smile "Thank you, that's the answer I've been waiting for. . ."
"But. . .What about you, Miaka?" Tamahome asked while letting her go "Would you like to be with me forever?"
Miaka brightened then looked at her lover "Yes, Tamahome, of course. But after Suzaku is summoned, and after I bring back the peace and harmony in Konan, and after I bring back my friendship with Yui then we'll be together, my love" then left happily
Tamahome was left alone in the dining room, he nodded then smiled "After everything, Miaka. . . finally"
The lovers finally finished lunch then head for the city streets, Miaka was looking around for a place to shop while Tamahome was watching in awe, like a little kid, and his first time in the city. . . we'll it is his first time anyway
"Wow Miaka. . ." he said in awe "This is much better than the train thing, and look at all the buildings!"
Miaka laughed, she didn't care what other people might think of Tamahome, she's proud of him and never ever be ashamed of him
"Tamahome, don't stay away too long, you might get lost" Miaka lectured as she turned her gaze at Tamahome, he was nowhere in sight
Miaka worriedly searched for her lover "Oh no. . . Tamahome?"
Then as she was walking around a bit, she felt a tap in her left shoulder, she looked behind, and sighed in relief as she saw Tamahome, grinning.
"Baka! Where were you!" she shouted "I was worried, you know! I searched every. . ."
Miaka was surprised and was speechless; Tamahome has given her a whole dozen of red rosebuds, then slowly but perfectly bloomed into beautiful red roses.
"Wow, they're beautiful" Miaka exclaimed while holding the red roses "But how can you buy such, I have all the money?"
Tamahome laughed "You know what Miaka, I figured out that Mr. Tsuneda was not only selling ice cream, but also flowers. When I saw him along the way, he told me to give those to you, because you looked sad at the time he last saw you"
Miaka smiled then kissed him on his cheek "That's for Mr. Tsuneda, give him that later" she laughed, apparently she was joking
Tamahome gave another silly grin "Where's my kiss, Miaka?"
Miaka blushed but she gently kissed Tamahome on his lips "Happy?" she then left
Tamahome smiled "Very"
Finally they found a good shopping store, as they entered, as usual; Tamahome was staring in great interest for everything. Miaka started to choose one for Nuriko, Hotohori, Mitsukake and Chiriko then she told Tamahome to find one for Chichiri and another one for Tasuki
They bought their gifts and they met by the fountain, they exhaustedly sat down beside it then dropped their shopping items
"Now, I know, why Tasuki and the others, except Nuriko, hated shopping" Tamahome gasped for breath "I don't want to do that, ever again!"
"Oh Cmon, It aint that bad" Miaka tried to smile although inside she's pretty tired too "And besides, you only bought 2 gifts, while I bought 4, I'm the one who should be complaining!" she laughed
"Let me see what you got for them, Miaka?" he asked
Miaka took the first bag and searched "Hmm? Lets see, I bought some accessories for Nuriko, a cute photo frame for Hotothori, for the picture I gave him. Hmm? I bought some herbal things for Mitsukake and for Chiriko. . . a book!" she smiled "How about you?"
Tamahome smiled "I bought a small wallet for Chiriko and for that baka, Tasuki. . . I bought him a book on how to swim!" he laughed
"Tamahome! That was rude!" Even though Miaka's giggling in the inside, she lectured "Even though, Tasuki don't know how to swim, he's still a good fighter and a bandit!"
Tamahome smiled "Okay, okay, I'm sorry. . ." he apologized then handed Miaka something "That's for you, my love"
Miaka looked at the small box "What is that?" she pointed at it
"Just open it" Tamahome sighed
Miaka opened the small red box, it was a gold necklace, and it has the three sweetest words engraved on it and it was 'I love you', Miaka gasped and held the necklace close to her heart
"But. . . how?" Miaka asked, she and Tamahome don't have enough money to buy such a gift
Tamahome grinned "I won it by the counter over there, and guess I was just lucky!" he smiled
Miaka raised an eyebrow "Oh really?"
"Really! I don't want to steal, ya know" he reasoned out
Miaka's face softened then smiled "I know you wont do such things, Thank you, Tamahome. . . for such a nice gift" she then placed the necklace around her neck then smiled at Tamahome, showing him that she's really grateful.
Tamahome smiled warmly "No prob, my love"
Miaka got Tamahome's hand "Cmon, after all of this shopping, I'm kinda tired, let's go home" she then lead the way
"Wait, who'll bring all of this things?" Tamahome pointed at the shopping items
"You, of course" Miaka grinned "I'm kinda tired"
"What! Wait a minute! You're so unfair; I'm tired too you know! And you expect me to carry all those things?" Tamahome complained
"Please" Miaka begged with puppy eyes "Pretty Please. . .My love"
At the foot of the Yuuki residence,
Tamahome gasped for breath "Huff. . . Huff. . .Huff. . . You. . .and that cute face of yours" as he dropped all the shopping items in the floor
Miaka grinned "Thank you so much, Tamahome" she then kissed him on his cheek
"I hate it when you make that face" he joked then grinned
"What face?" Miaka asked innocently "Cmon, step inside, it's a cold night out here"
Tamahome gratefully accepted the offer and stepped inside the warm house. The first thing he ever done was dropped all the shopping items on the floor then sat comfortably on the sofa, while Miaka fixed dinner.
Miaka joined Tamahome in the living room, and she bought some left over riceballs and some soup for dinner, she placed them by the sofa table and turned on the radio for some sweet melodies.
Miaka finished fixing the romantic scenario in the living room; a candlelight dinner was prepared with some love songs occupying the once silent place.
"Ta dah! This is what I call a romantic dinner!" Miaka smiled at Tamahome "This is also our last night in my world, I wanna make it real special!" she then sat down by the coffee table
Tamahome was surprised but just gave up a sweet smile "Miaka, you really are full of surprises" he joined Miaka by the coffee table
They filled their dinner with jokes, kisses and romantic things only people in love will do. After dinner, Miaka sat down beside Tamahome and leaned her head on his shoulder. Tamahome placed his right arm by Miaka's shoulder to make her sleep
"I wish this night will last forever" Tamahome smiled while closing his eyes
"Me too, Umm, Tamahome. Do you want to know what I wished for at the shrine?" Miaka asked
Tamahome nodded with great interest
"I wish I can make you feel how much I love you. I know, I cannot prove it right now, but someday, I know I can. In my own way, in my own childish and silly way. I promise I will prove it to you" Miaka smiled
Tamahome looked deep into her eyes "You have already proved that to me, Miaka" he smiled sweetly "You, I mean, we worked so hard for this love to survive, despite every trial we've encountered. So, that's why we are together, even now. . . even in the future, I'm sure of it"
"Is that enough?" Miaka asked
"More than enough, my love" he kissed her forehead gently "But you can still continue proving it to me, if you like" he grinned
The melody started to change, and it was Miaka's favorite love song. She begun to smile, while Tamahome noticing it. He gently stood up with Miaka and whispered into her ear. . .
"Can I. . . have this dance? My princess" Tamahome asked romantically
"It would be a pleasure, my prince" Miaka respectfully reply
The romantic tune started with. . .
Wishing on a dream that seems far off,
Hoping it'll come today,
Into the starlit night, Foolish dreamers turn their gaze
Waiting on a shooting star
Tamahome and Miaka stared at each others loving eyes, without hesitation, Tamahome tangled his fingers into Miaka's fine ones. They swayed, they danced the night away. Hearts filled with love, dreaming and holding on. . . together. . .
But what if that star is not to come?
Will their dreams fade to nothing?
When the horizon darkens most,
We all need to believe there is hope
They would share I love you's to each other, Miaka placed her head gently into Tamahome's warm chest. They swayed, they danced never letting go. . . forever
Is an angel watching closely over me?
Can there be a guiding light I've yet to see
I know my heart should guide me but,
There's a hole within my soul
"I love you so much, Miaka" Tamahome whispered with the most caring tone
"I love you, too. . . Tamahome" Miaka whispered back with tears in her eyes
"I promise, I'll protect and love you, Miaka. Even our own worlds would not be able to separate us" Tamahome promised with a caring smile
What will fill this emptiness inside of me?
Am I still be satisfied without knowing?
I wish, then for a chance to see
Now all I need (desperately)
Is my star to come
Tamahome bend closer to his lover, and they locked lips. A kiss, filled with passion, respect, understanding, patience and of course. . . love. A kiss that will seal their promise and love to each other
The tune finally ended, Tamahome placed his almost-sleeping Miaka on the couch. Before Miaka closes her eyes, she gave Tamahome a kiss on his nose.
Tamahome was about to leave, but was stopped by Miaka, she looked at him with puppy dog eyes and with a sweet and caring smile
"Please, sleep beside me for the second time, my love?" Miaka asked with hopeful eyes
"But. . . Miaka?" A blushing Tamahome asked
"Please" Miaka pleaded "When I wake up for a new tomorrow, whether it is in Konan or to anyplace in this world, I want to see first your loving face, your sweet smile and I want to feel your love, Just here beside me" she smiled
Tamahome smiled back then nodded, he gently placed himself beside the priestess, and he surrounded the cold priestess's body with his warm arms.
"Goodnight, my love" Miaka yawned then slept
"Sweet dreams, Miaka" Tamahome replied and later on joined Miaka in a peaceful slumber
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Miaka gently opened her eyes. . . there she was relieved to see, a familiar figure. It was Tamahome, with his loving face, sweet smile. And of course, his love. Miaka looked around her surroundings, green grasses were occupying her every sight.
Miaka sighed then smiled "I guess were back, eh?" she asked her lover
Tamahome, on top of her, smiled "Yes, we're back home"
As Miaka gently sat up, she could feel the light breeze around them, the ancient houses, and the nature around them. Yes, they are truly back home
"Where are the gifts for Nuriko and the others?" Miaka asked cautiously
"Right here, safe and sound" Tamahome reply, smiling
"Miaka!!" A booming feminine voice, appeared
"Nuriko?" she asked as she ran closer to the feminine figure
"Miaka!! We were worried sick!" Nuriko cried "Where have you been all week?"
Before Miaka could answer, she gently took Tamahome's finger and tangled it with hers. She gazed at his baby blue eyes and smiled. Tamahome blushed but smiled as a reply
"In Paradise. . ."
The End
Finale Notes: I'm so sorry for the late update, you know school! So reviews and comments are welcome. I would really appreciate constructive criticism, but not flames ok? Well, anyway, as you have noticed, there is a song in this chapter. It's my FAVORITE!! Those who are playing LUNAR the silver star story (Playstation), will surely be touched with this song! Also those who are watching NARUTO, I'll be doing my first fic in there, wish me luck!
Thanks for the following loyal reviewers:
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For all fututre reviewers (I hope) advance Thank you! Ja Ne
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