Author's Note: So sorry I haven't updated in forever. I was working on my other story and school… and , and I'm sorry! Well I made this chapter extra long and it is really really good! So please please REVIEW!
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Chapter 3
Asuka went through his ordinary routine. Sign a few papers; investigate rumors around town, basic stuff. But what was on his mind was not basic stuff. He had the woman who eagerly waited for the clock to strike noon on his mind constantly. Her looks, actions, even her way of speech drove his mind lopsided. Everything was the same as before.
(This has to be Meimi!) He thought while absent-mindedly reading over his papers. With his mind elsewhere, his surroundings seemed fiction. His secretary continually checking up on him. Her worrisome manner left her nervous around the office every workday. But today she was abnormally stressed out. She had noticed her boss' loss of interest in his job. Usually that was what he lived for.
" E-Excuse me…Mr. Asuka? I-Is everything alright?" She stuttered fumbling with the door. Her hands contained a cup of coffee that was shaking rapidly at the moment and a doorknob. She looked down at the be-knobbed door and gulped.
" Miss Takamiya, that's the second time this week. You seriously have to relax. Everything doesn't always have to be perfectly crystal. A few bumps in the road are sometimes good." Asuka said snapping out of his Saint Tail inhabited thoughts. He grasped the coffee out of her trembling hands.
(Everything does have to be perfect. So then you will finally recognize my perilous efforts to comfort you.) She thought trying to stop her shaking hands.
" I'll try switching to decaf Mr. Asuka." She said and bowed apologetically.
" Stop calling me 'Mr.' Asuka Takamiya. I've known you since high school."
" Sorry Mr.… I mean Asuka." Lina said blushing with the formalness. Asuka took no notice and rounded his desk. He dug in to his papers again. Lina, still dazed, stood in the doorway. After a few moments, Asuka still felt her presence and looked up.
" Do you need me to show you the way out?" He asked. Takamiya, blushing seven shades darker, stumbled to the door. She shut the door in a hurry and sat herself back in her chair. Her hands were at ease now as her mind began to fantasize.
" Soon…soon." Lina said to herself. She began her menial work at the computer once again agitated with boredom. About a half an hour later, Asuka opened his door casually and greeted her with a smile. He handed her the now empty coffee mug.
" I'll be back by the end of my break." He said reassuring her. Lina's face was muffling her sadness by his absence. She was not a good actor.
" I-I'll be here." She stuttered. Lina directed her focus to the coffee mug in front of her and traced her forefinger around the rim. It was still moist from the coffee and…his breath. Lina blushed at the thought.
" I sure hope you would be here. I don't know what I would do without a proper secretary." He said walking past her. " See you later Takamiya." He said stepping onto the streets.
(She still acts the way she did in school.) He said and sighed. (Why doesn't she give up on me? It's been 13 years. Women are hopeless…) Asuka signaled for a taxi. He rode in the back of the smelly car for about five minutes before reaching his apartment building. He paid the cab driver way too much for a five-minute ride. (Nothing's cheap these days.) He mumbled, as his wallet seemed lighter. Asuka trudged up the four flights of stairs miserably. (Boo-hoo…my life is so terrible) He thought in a sarcastic tone. Asuka sighed again before opening his door. What he saw was terrifying.
" I…I" He gasped amazed at the sight.
" Oh! Hello Asuka. I was bored so I cleaned your apartment." She said in a chipper tone.
" I…I have carpet?" He asked still amazed at what lay before him. " I never knew." Asuka said setting his bag down on the couch. The woman came to his side and smiled broadly. " Where did you get those clothes?" He asked now looking at her. She was wearing a pale pink dress down to her knees. It was a beautiful sundress that looked beautiful on her also.
" This is what I was wearing when you found me. I just washed it a bit." She twirled happily. " Pink is my favorite color." She added.
" Pink…" Asuka mumbled. His reminiscing had overtaken him again as he stared blankly into space.
" Asuka Jr.?" The woman said worriedly. She peered into his vacant eyes. " Are you sick?"
" Ah…no. But you're the one that has to go to the hospital." Asuka exclaimed. He grabbed her wrist suddenly and pulled her out the door. About half way down the stairs he remembered he was still holding her. " S-Sorry." He stammered. He released her wrist and walked down the stairs at a quicker pace. The woman only smiled as she continued to follow him. Asuka, his face finally cooling, turned to her. " Do you want to take a cab or the subway?" He asked.
" Hmm…can we walk?" She suggested. Asuka merely nodded and continued down the street. Feeling uncomfortable with the silence, female Asuka started the conversation again. " How was work?"
" Fine." He said shortly. Frustrated with his lack of speech, Asuka probed him more.
" Do you have any friends there?" She asked again in persistence.
" Not really. There's this girl named Lina Takamiya that I've known since school but besides her, I don't talk to many people." The 'talk' fell silent again. The woman felt oddly familiar with that name.
(Lina Takamiya…) She said over and over in her mind. (I know who S---t T-il is!) Asuka heard in her head. (Whose voice is this? Takamiya's?) She wondered. Her brain buzzed with unanswered questions the rest of the way to the hospital.
An overpowering smell overwhelmed both persons as they walked through the swiveling doors. It had the smell of bleach and medicine together. As the couple walked to the reception desk, the smell seemed to soak into their clothes and skin.
" Excuse me Miss Nurse." He said to the woman busily working behind the counter.
" Yes?" She replied.
" We have an appointment to see Nurse Mimori." He inquired.
" Seira…" Female Asuka muttered.
" What? You know her?" Asuka said quickly turning his gaze full of bewilderment on the woman. (I knew it! This has to be Meimi!)
" No I was just reading the door over there." She smiled and pointed the glass door. It had a list of doctors and nurses one of them baring the name of Seira Mimori.
" She'll see you now Mr. Asuka and Miss. Asuka." The nurse said and led them through the same glass door they had been reading. They tramped through white walled hallways. They came upon a series of doors. The nurse led them into one and sat them down. She told them to wait and the nurse would be right in. Female Asuka hummed softly trying to occupy herself. Asuka Jr. peered up at her from time to time from his three-month year old magazine.
" Hello. And how are you today?" Nurse Mimori said in a pleasant voice. Both Asukas looked up. " Oh Asuka. I didn't know you were here today too." She said ruffling through her papers.
" The stitches are for her." He said pointing to the orange-haired woman swinging her legs on the seat. Seira took one look at her and gasped.
" Can I see you outside Mr. Asuka?" She asked fumbling with her glasses. Asuka stood up and accompanied Seira out into the hall. Seira shut the door quietly before returning her gaze to Asuka. " Is that…?" She trailed off. Asuka shook his head sadly.
" She claims her name is Asuka but that gash on her head makes me wonder." He said. The conversation fell silent between the two though chatter could still be heard in the distant halls.
" I miss her." Seira muttered. She looked sadly up at the man who shared the same feelings. Asuka smiled down at her.
" How are you doing Seira?" He asked moving closer to her.
" J-Just fine. I wasn't expecting to see you until the weekend though." She said a slight blush creeping across her face.
" Are you angry?" He asked. Seira looked into his green eyes and smiled.
" Of course not." She said. His hand cupped her cheek gently as she closed her eyes. Seira placed her hand on his comfortably. She opened her eyes to see him leaning closer. " Not in front of everybody!" She whispered firmly.
" No ones watching." He reassured her. Asuka brushed his lips against hers. Her breath was warm, as was her touch. Seira melted from his caressing touch and breathed heavily.
" Ahem." A voice came from behind her. She jumped away from Asuka almost running into the doctor behind her.
" I'm so sorry!" She said bowing. Asuka did the same without as much enthusiasm. He loved getting her into trouble.
" I think the patient is waiting." The doctor said returning to his duties. Seira made sure that he was long gone before she stared angrily up at Asuka. He was choking a laugh as his sides shook from holding it in. Seira hit his arm playfully before returning to the room.
" I thought you guys had forgotten me." Female Asuka piped as both people walked through the doorway.
" We could never forget about you." Asuka said reassuringly. Mimori remained silent as she placed her work glasses over her eyes. From behind the frames, you could tell they were full of concentration. Seira gathered her supplies and began to work on the patient. Fifteen minutes later, she was wiping sweat from her brow and smiling at her work. Asuka felt her stitches and caught Mimori's contagious smile.
" Thank you very much Miss Mimori." Asuka said politely. She walked out the door happily. Asuka Jr. looked at Seira to see her staring at him also.
" I'm still trying to get used to it." Asuka Jr. informed her. Seira put the doctoral supplies away before replying.
" I'll see you on Sunday then?" She said drawing closer to him.
" Sunday it is." He said wrapping his arms around her. Asuka kissed her lightly before stepping out of the room.
(I'm so glad I gave up being a nun.) Seira thought lovingly holding the spot where he had kissed her.
Author's Note: I sorta like this match up, but everyone knows that Meimi and Asuka are better of together. Review Review REVIEW!!!!