Chapter 5
After catching a late afternoon movie; a musical set in France in the 1800's, Quatre and Kagami enjoyed a nice museum exhibit before stopping at a small restaurant for dinner.
"Are you sure you don't want to eat somewhere nicer" Quatre asked.
"Yes, I'm sure." She replied, leaning in to kiss him on the cheek. "I want us to spend today like a regular couple out on a date." She insisted.
They got their food and sat down at a small table in a garden area.
"Did you enjoy the movie?" Kagami asked in an effort to make conversation.
"Yes I did." Quatre replied. "The story was heart wrenching, and the music was…"
"Entrancing?" Kagami offered. "I felt the same way."
"What about the exhibit?" he asked.
She smiled. "I loved the abstract works on the third floor. They were…"
"Inspiring?"
Both blondes laughed. Meanwhile, only a few feet away, separated by some large bushes, Kori sat at a table with Duo, Heero, Wufei, and Trowa.
"Don't they have any idea how to have fun on a date?" Duo asked making a face.
"It is fun for them, Maxwell." Wufei snapped back.
"Oh, what are you and Trowa even doing here?" Kori asked. "I though it was pure injustice to spy on people."
"It is…but Maxwell dragged me along." Wufei glared at the braided pilot while Duo tried to look innocent.
"I simply didn't want to be the only one left at home." Trowa said with a shrug.
Kagami stood a while later. "If you'll excuse me, I'd like to freshen up before dessert."
"That's fine." Quatre smiled. "What would you like? I can order it now so you won't have to wait so long."
"I've heard they have divine chocolate dream cake." She smiled. She leaned over and kissed him before making her way to the ladies room.
After touching up her make-up and straighten out small creases in her skirt, she began to head for her table.
"Hidaki-san?" A voice called to her. She turned and her eyes fell on a man about 25 with black hair and brown eyes. He was very handsome, but had an air of someone accustomed to getting what they wanted.
"Can I help you, Takashi-san?" She asked in forced politeness.
"I'm glad you're here." He smiled moving closer to the younger blonde girl. "Would you care to join me for dinner?"
"I'm afraid I can't. You see, I'm here with my fiancée…"
"Fiancée?" The older man repeated. "I was unaware you were engaged. How long have you two been together?"
Kagami paused. Truthfully, they'd only known each other a little over a month now…they'd been together for about three weeks…and this was their first date.
Takashi saw his opportunity and seized it. "This fiancée wouldn't happen to be the same man your parents promised you away to as a child, would it?"
"And if it was?"
"Kagami, be realistic a moment." He said, putting a hand on her arm. "How much do you really know about this man? You haven't known him long at all…why, I bet you don't even know his favorite color!"
"Of course I do!" She snapped back, brushing away his hand. "It's…"
"See, that's exactly my point." He replied, a sleazy smile spread across his face. "I'd hate to see you rush into something as serious as marriage unprepared."
"Excuse me, sir, is there something I can help you with?" a voice asked behind Kagami.
"Quatre!" Kagami explained, moving to hug her fiancé. Quatre put a protective arm around her, watching the man wearily.
"Oh no, everything is fine." Takashi smiled. He extended his hand. "I'm Isamu Takashi. I was in business with Kagami-san's father. And you must be the infamous fiancée I've heard so much about."
"Quatre Winner." He replied, shaking the man's hand quickly. "If you'll excuse us…"
"Of course. You know it's not often you find a couple so made for each other." He commented, shooting Kagami a quick glace before turning to leave. The glace seemed to ask 'are you sure he's right for you?'
"Are you alright?" Quatre asked once he was gone.
"Yes...but I don't think I feel up for dessert after all."
"That's fine." Quatre hugged her. "I decided to wait until you got back incase you changed your mind."
Kagami smiled gratefully before returning with Quatre to get their things. Quatre paid their bill and the two left hand in hand.
That sleaze ball!" Kori exclaimed, pounding her fist on the table. "How dare he try to ruin Kagami's happiness just because she turned him down!"
"Whoa…what's the story?" Duo asked.
"He worked with her father, and began trying to court her when she was about ten. He was 19 then." She began. "He wanted to marry her because she stood to inherit all of her family's money. Kagami, however, knew she was promised to Quatre, so she turned him down. He's still trying after all this time!"
She stood. "Come on." She demanded. "We're going home! I have a few calls to make."
Kagami sighed as she sat watching the sunset with Quatre. She wiggled her bare tows in the sand of the beach by her home. She hadn't spoken since they left the restaurant, except to say she'd like to walk on the beach.
"What's wrong?" Quatre asked after a wile, looking away from the brilliant colors in the sky. "You seem upset…"
"it's nothing." She replied, still looking forward.
He nodded and reluctantly turned back towards the sunset. She then looked at him.
"Quatre…what's your favorite color?" She asked hesitantly. 'I bet it's blue…' she pondered.
"Don't laugh…but it's pink." He admitted. "Only a certain shade though." He motioned to some pinkish clouds in the distance. "I call it sunset pink…it's such a calming shade."
She blinked. She never would've guessed pink. "Do you know mine?" She wondered aloud.
He looked at her outfit for a moment. "Green?" He asked.
"Purple." She corrected. "Any shade…but I like royal purple the best."
"It is nice." He smiled back.
Once the sky finally finished it's metamorphosis, the stood, put their shoes back on and returned home. After a quiet goodnight, and a quick kiss, they parted for their own rooms. Kagami sank into her bed and watched the two tigers.
"Migi, Hidari…" She sighed. "Takashi was right…I don't know anything bout Quatre. Sure, his favorite color was nothing big…but what else could he possibly be hiding?" She asked.
The tigers exchanged glances before curling up on either side of her.
"I love him…but how can I marry a man I know so little about?"
AN: (evil laugh) Evil plot twist, ne? No worries though. I'm so Shoujo you ought to know things will work out between them. Please R&R and tell me how you guys like the new chapters.
BTW, the movie they saw was supposed to be Phantom of the Opera. I've been on such a PotO kick lately I had to throw it in.
Another BTW...please tell me (if you know) is Quatre's favorite color really pink? It's what my muse said...but I figured it'd be light blue or purple...Oh well...I still love him.
