Its Always Been You
It has been a week since Tenchi and Kiyone's date. They had gone only one more so far. It was only a trip to the movies, but they enjoyed each other's company regardless of the surroundings. Now the Masaki's new resident couple had settled somewhat into a routine. Every morning Tenchi and Kiyone would wake of nearly at the same time. After preparing for the day, one would wait for the other at the top of the stairs, usually Tenchi. When they would meet they would lock lips in a morning kiss, then head down for breakfast arm in arm. Sasami still amazed everyone by waking way before them and getting breakfast ready for them. Now we join Tenchi training with his grandfather.
"Very good Tenchi, now do it again." Yosho commanded
"Yes grandpa." Tenchi obeyed
"So where is Ms. Makibi today? She usually watches when you come train." He asked
"Oh, Kiyone got a mission early. She left a little after breakfast." Tenchi answered
"Is that so. And how are things going between the two of you." Yosho questioned. To that Tenchi blushed, but answered
"Pretty good I'd say. We spend a lot of time together, and we're really getting to know each other too." He responded
"I see. So when are you going to propose." His grandpa then asked in all seriousness
"Grandpa I think it's a little to early for that. I mean we've only been dating for a week." Tenchi then said
"Understandable, but Tenchi do keep in mind that a woman such as Kiyone will not wait forever. When you feel the time is right do not hesitate or you could very well lose her." Yosho stated wisely
"But how will I know when the time is right grandpa." Tenchi asked
"Trust me Tenchi, you will know. And if not Ms. Makibi will tell you." He said wit a chuckle
"I hope so." Tenchi then went back to his training
Later when Tenchi returned from his training, Kiyone had also returned from her mission. She was waiting for him to return, and when he did return, She flung herself at him. She proceeded to reacquaint herself with his lips. They broke apart after a few minutes, and Tenchi gasped for a breath.
"Hahahaha, I love having that affect on you." Ever sense the started going out, Kiyone was becoming bolder and bolder everyday. She even went as far as to kiss Tenchi in front of Mihoshi and Sasami a couple of times.
"I missed you." He confessed
"I missed you too," she replied, while hugging him tightly and burying her head in his neck. Tenchi wrapped his arms around her waist and stuck his face in her hair and inhaled deeply. He loved to do that. A one point they move to the couch where they sat holding each other and telling the events of the day so far. Everything was going fine until the phone rang. Kiyone reached over and answered it since she was closer.
"Hello Masaki residence." Kiyone stated
"Hi. Is Tenchi there?" An obviously female voice asked
"May I ask who's calling?" Kiyone asked in a slightly suspicious tone catching Tenchi's attention. He now tilted his head so he could the answer
"My name's Yukia." At hearing this, Tenchi recoiled and shook his head fiercely. Kiyone nodded in agreement and took care of business with this female caller.
"I'm so sorry but Tenchi's unavailable right now; but I'm his girlfriend and would be glad to give him a message." Kiyone said with her voice dripping with venom.
"Um-um n-no that's o-okay. I'll j-just get in touch w-with him later." She Studdered back in fear
"I highly doubt that." And with that Kiyone promptly hung up the phone
Tenchi laughed out loud, and Kiyone looked back at him with a smirk.
"Something you find amusing Tenchi." Kiyone asked
"You scared the her senseless. She probably won't ever call back now." Tenchi explained
"Good because she needs to know that you're taken." She said
"Yeah taken by the most beautiful and possessive woman in the universe." Tenchi said, poking her in the nose
"Oh yeah, well how's this for beautiful." Kiyone then grabbed him around the neck and pulled him down for a fierce kiss
"Tenchi, Kiyone. Do you guys think you could separate long enough to eat some lunch." Sasami complained from the doorway
"Sure Sasami we'll be right there." Kiyone assured
"Do we have to?" Tenchi whispered in mock complaint
"Come on you. Let's go." She took his hand and led him into the kitchen
The rest of the day seemed to go off without a hitch. Kiyone and Tenchi helped clear the table. Then Tenchi headed off to do some work in the garden and Kiyone followed. She said she wanted to help but everyone knew she just wanted to spend more time with Tenchi. Later that night after everyone was fed and heading off to bed, we find the couple cuddled together once again on the sofa. This was also part of their daily routine. They would wait till everyone else was asleep or at least gone to bed before they would walk upstairs, kiss one last time, and finally head off to bed themselves.
The next couple of weeks flew by for the Masaki residence. Tenchi and Kiyone went out a few more times, but between the random calls for mission and Tenchi's newly acquired part-time job, stocking shelves at a local supermarket, they had very little time to plan a day away. But that didn't stop them from spending as much time together as they could when they were both home and alone. In fact not seeing each other as often only made them become closer. Now only a day and a half away from the return of Ryoko and Ayeka, and Kiyone was becoming a little nervous about their return. She and Tenchi were sitting on the porch outside the front door.
"Hey Tenchi, you know that they're coming back tomorrow, right?" Kiyone asked
"Yup." He replied simply
"You know they're not going to like what we have to tell them?" she asked again
"Yup." He repeated
"Do you know what your going to tell them?" another question
"Yup." He repeated again
"Stop saying yup and give me a little bit more than that." She snapped slapping him on the arm
"Ow," Tenchi exclaimed, "Alright I'll talk. Like I told you before I'm just going to tell them the truth."
"And what is the truth?" She asked yet again
"That I'm your boyfriend now and you're my girlfriend." He explained
"What if that's not enough for them? They both love you a lot." Kiyone questioned some more
"Well they'll have to deal with it. I love you and nothing's going to change that." Tenchi said not realizing exactly what he said
"T-T-Tenchi you j-j-ju." But couldn't finish
"I what? What I," Then he figured out what he let slip. He'd been meaning to tell her, he was just waiting for the right time. It's too late now and he wasn't going to lie to her so, "Yea Kiyone, it's true. I love you."
"Oh Tenchi I-I love you too." And with that she lunged for him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she squeezed his neck. They then locked into a passionate kiss. Soon they broke apart, caught their breath, and engaged in another kiss. Tenchi's tongue grazed Kiyone's lips asking fro entrance which she gladly gave. His tongue boldly explored the recesses of Kiyone's mouth. Kiyone moaned with pleasure. She then sent her tongue out to investigate Tenchi's mouth. Their eager appendages eventually found each other and a battle of the tongues began. Tenchi then did something unexpected. He scooped Kiyone up in his arms and carried her into the house. He carried her through the living room, past Mihoshi who was asleep on the sofa. He then proceeded up the stairs and into his room. Back downstairs, Sasami poked her head out of the kitchen and smiled a knowing smile. Inside Tenchi's room, he and Kiyone were now making out in his bed.
"Tenchi," Kiyone said breaking the kissing," I don't want to,"
"Sshh, its okay we won't go that far just spend the night with me tonight. It's our only chance, before THEY come back." He whispered reassuringly
"Okay Tenchi." And now that that was settled, they went back to their previous actions.
They carried on for a while, until they fell asleep from exhaustion. Tenchi had Kiyone snuggled tight against his chest, with his face buried in her hair. Kiyone's head was resting against his chest with her ear pressed against his heart, listening to it beat in a steady rthyme. Some time early the communicator went off, but Tenchi knocked it to the ground where it promptly broke.
"Huh, I wonder what happened to the communicator." Ayeka voiced
"Yeah Washu, what's up? The signal just broke all of a sudden." Ryoko demanded of the mini genius
"Let me see it. Um," Washu inspected the device. After looking it over she came to a conclusion. "There's nothing wrong with this one. Its must be on Tenchi's side. Either the thing malfunctioned, which I highly doubt, or it was destroyed."
"Oh dear I sure hope Lord Tenchi is okay." Ayeka spoke
"Relax. Don't forget Mihoshi is around, and that in itself could mean trouble for everything and anything in that house." Washu assured
"Yeah, there are probably a million things the ditz could do to break that thing. We're lucky it lasted as long as it did." Ryoko put in her two cents
"I suppose your right, but I have the strangest feeling about going home. I almost sure there's been a huge change in something or someone." Ayeka said dejected
"Bah, you're crazy. I can't wait to get back to my Tenchi." Ryoko said
"He's not yours." Ayeka argued
"Of course he is, you'll see."
And with that they went off. Washu sighed and turned to go to her room. After being coup up with those two for two months, she couldn't wait to get back to the solitude of her lab. Maybe she could convince Tenchi to be her guinea pig for a while.
The next morning Kiyone awoke in the single most comfortable position ever. She was cuddled up with her Tenchi, in his bed. She snuggled closer and inhaled his masculine scent. She noticed the way he seemed to enjoy her smell, and now she could see why. He was so warm and comforting. They didn't have sex last night, she wasn't sure if she should be disappointed or not, but she wouldn't mind waking up like this every morning. To bad Ayeka, Ryoko, and Washu were due back today. They wouldn't have so much time alone once they got back today.
She sat up suddenly. They were coming back today. They would be here at anytime.
She didn't notice that her sudden movement had awoken her boyfriend.
"Mmm, what time is it?" Tenchi questioned sleepily
"Oh Tenchi did I wake you. I sorry." She apologized
"No, no. Its okay," he soothed, "It's probably time to get up anyway."
"Yeah, your right. It actually a little past breakfast." She responded
"Huh, I never over sleep. Sleeping with you is just so comfortable." Tenchi then seized Kiyone and drop her down for a morning kiss
"Good morning to you too," Kiyone joked then kissed him again, "Come on we'd better go get breakfast before come up here looking for us."
"Fine, fine. Let's go." And they headed down stairs
"Good morning Sasami, Mihoshi." Tenchi greeted as he entered the kitchen, Kiyone trailing shortly behind
"Morning Tenchi." Mihoshi said sleepily
"Good morning Tenchi, and Kiyone. Breakfast is ready so dig in." Sasami replied cheerfully
They ate in relative silence. The day was starting out well, but Tenchi knew it wouldn't last. Soon they would return and he'd have to break the most difficult news in his life. Thankfully Kiyone would be there to help him. Just then Kiyone stood up and started to leave.
"Where're going Kiyone?" Tenchi asked
"Um I was, was just going to um go check on my ship. Yeah that's it. I've got some repairs to do, and upgrades to make." She tried in vain to fool him
"Now Kiyone you wouldn't be running, and leaving me to deal with them on my own, now are you?" Tenchi asked suspiciously
"N-no of course not." She replied knowing she was busted
"Your not scared are you?" Tenchi accused
"ME scared, never. Come on Tenchi they'll be here any minute now, let's go wait for them." With that she grabbed his arm and literally dragged him out the house and near where the ship would land. She then plopped down on the grass and pulled Tenchi down with her.
"We're just gonna wait for them here?"
"Of course, we've something really important to tell them and it needs to be done right away." Kiyone explained
"Whatever you say Kiyone." Tenchi obeyed
And there they would wait. They sat there for a few hours until Sasami came out to join them since now would be a more likely time of arrival. A half hour after Sasami sat down, then a small twinkle appeared in the sky.
"That must be them." Sasami spoke
"It sure is." Kiyone confirmed
The small twinkle was now a large dot, getting large by the second, approaching them. After a few minutes the ship took shape. Another minute past and they ship was now right above them. It stopped in mid air, and Tenchi gulped nervously. Kiyone noticed and grasped his hand. Tenchi visibly relaxed and he smile at Kiyone, and she smiled back. Now a beam of light shined down in front of them and the shaped of Ayeka, Ryoko, and Washu began to form. Once they fully materialized, the ship shrunk down to and assumed form of a small cabbit, who drop down into Sasami's waiting arms. Then it started.
"TENCHI." Ryoko wailed. She immediately flew at him with arms wide open. Just before she got him, he sidestepped out of the way and she missed.
"Huh." Ryoko was now confused
"HA, see I told you," Ayeka chuckled. She now decided to test her luck, "LORD TENCHI." And with that she barreled towards Tenchi. He once again evaded her advance. He now stood right next to Kiyone, "What's going on Tenchi."
"Ayeka, Ryoko, there's something I need to tell you something."
"What is it Lord Tenchi?" Ayeka asked worriedly
"Yeah Tenchi, spit it out already." Ryoko demanded
"Well you see the thing is while you were gone Kiyone and I started dating. She's my girlfriend now so you no longer have a reason to fight over me." Tenchi said surprising himself at how calm he had said it.
All was quiet at first. Ayeka looked utterly shocked, and Ryoko's mouth hung open.
Then Ryoko broke the silence, "WHAT!"
"YOU MUST BE KIDDING LORD TENCHI," that was Ayeka
"I AM not kidding." Tenchi spoke slightly harsher than intended
"KIYONE how dare you," Ryoko growled out. She was charging a beam sword in her hand. At this point Ayeka was also entering attack mode. Her little logs started to appear around her.
"Now wait just a minute," Tenchi warned stepping in front of Kiyone, "You will not harm her got that. I will protect with my full power if I have to, so stand down."
Ayeka immediately powered down, but Ryoko had other plans. She screamed and launched at Kiyone. Tenchi quickly drew the Tenchi sword and deflected Ryoko's attack. When she tried again, Tenchi grabbed her wrist and threw her over his shoulder. She landed with a thump, and didn't move. Her sword had disappeared, and she slowly started to rise up. She stared at Tenchi, barely holding back the tears in her eyes, and she then said.
"I loved you Tenchi. Why couldn't you have chosen me?" With that she fazed away
"Don't worry Tenchi, I'll follow her and talk to her." It was Washu
"Thanks Washu, I'd appreciate that." Tenchi said
"So you chose her lord Tenchi?" Ayeka questioned quietly
"Yes Ayeka, it's true. I love Kiyone." He confirmed
"As I thought." Ayeka then burst into tears and fled into the house
"Tenchi, do you want me to see about her." A little voice spoke up to him
"Yes Sasami, would you please." He pleaded. She nodded and went after her big sister.
"Tenchi," Kiyone's voice flowed into his ears, "Thanks for defending me back."
"I had to Kiyone. I couldn't let anyone hurt the women I love." Tenchi whispered and brought her into a tight embrace.
"I love you too Tenchi, so very much." Kiyone smothered her face into his chest and they stood outside alone.
The EndOf the ChapterThank you to all my reviewers, they really inspire my to keep going