I don't know what I was thinking with this chapter. Not only is it shorter than my others, but also I guess I earned PG-13 rating. Plus I added a new element just to have something new to write about.

Its Always Been You

Next morning at the Masaki's was a lot quieter than usual, even when three of the girls were gone. Ayeka came out of room and sat down without a word to anyone. She seemed to be holding together okay, if you ignore that fact she looked like she was going to break down in tears at any moment. Tenchi was worried about Ryoko, as she had yet to return. Washu assured him that she would be okay and just needed to be alone for a while. It was now breakfast time and everyone was sitting around the table eating silently. Mihoshi tried to end the awkward quiet, but Tenchi shook his head in a silent, 'Please don't even try'. Mihoshi sighed and went back to eating. Tenchi was very tense. Kiyone noticed and grabbed his hand to calm him down. He looked at her and smiled weakly. This whole exchange went unnoticed by Ayeka thankfully.

After eating and clearing the table, Tenchi approached Ayeka.

"Good morning Ayeka, how are doing?" he asked out of concern

"Oh Lord Tenchi, I am fine, or at least I will be. If it had to be someone besides me, then I'm glad it was Kiyone. I really wish you all the happiness in the world." She answered trying to sound cheerful, but failing miserably.

"Thank you Ayeka. And I'm sorry it had to be this way, but we don't chose the one we love, or heart does." Tenchi quoted an old saying

"Why Lord Tenchi that was very philosophical of you," Ayeka chuckled, "Thank you for cheering me up."

"Sure, anytime," He replied, "Well I see you later. I have to go pick up my father today."

"Goodbye Lord Tenchi." She called

Tenchi then sought out Kiyone. He found her upstairs in her room fixing her bed. He crept up behind her and grabbed her waist from behind.

"AAHH," She yelped. Tenchi laughed at his own antics, but did not release her. She settled her heart and turn around in Tenchi's arms, "That wasn't funny."

"Yes it was, I wouldn't be laughing if it wasn't" Tenchi in between chuckles

"You're in a better mood. What happened?" She asked wanting to know about his improved mood

"Well I talked to Ayeka and she's feeling a little better. She also told me she's glad I picked you since I didn't choose her." He reported to her

"Really now, How nice of her." She beamed at Tenchi

"Say how you like to accompany me to town? We could walk around, maybe watch a movie, get some lunch, then pick up my father on our way home." Tenchi proposed

"Oh are you asking me on a date, Mr. Masaki," she joked, "Of course I would love to go with you."

"Great," Tenchi smiled down and kissed her, "Let's go."

Together Tenchi and Kiyone headed into the city. They parked near the train station where was to pick up his father. Electing to catch a movie, they started for the theater. Tenchi gave Kiyone the choice of which movie they would watch. She pick a romance, since they last one they saw was an action film of her and Tenchi's mutual decision. After getting their tickets, and finding some seats, they settled in with Kiyone wrapping arms around Tenchi's and resting her head on his shoulder. The movie was a real tearjerker. Kiyone was crying all over Tenchi twenty-five minutes into it. Tenchi didn't cry as he was to busy comforting Kiyone to actually pay attention to the movie. Just when Kiyone was calming down, the guy sitting beside Kiyone reach over and squeezed her knees and then slowly started up her leg. She jumped from her and yelled.

"AAHH," she then slapped him hard. It echoed through the room, and everyone turned to see the commotion, "How dare you touch me!" Kiyone exclaimed

"YOU bitch." The guy yelled. He then swung his arm intent to hit her. He was stopped short as Tenchi grabbed his wrist from behind Kiyone.

"Don't even think about it." Tenchi warned

"Humph." And the jerk left sulking

"Thanks Tenchi." Kiyone said as they sat back down and everyone else went back to the movie.

"I told you, no one hurts the one I love." He proclaimed

"Same here." She declared

They watched the rest of the movie almost tear free. Kiyone sobbed a little at the ending. They walked out in virtually the same position they were in while watching the movie. As they turned a corner to an empty street, Kiyone was ripped away from Tenchi and pulled into an alley. Tenchi quickly dove in after, not about to abandon his girlfriend.

"LET ME GO." Kiyone yelled trying desperately to break free. Suddenly she was released and she stumbled forward.

"KIYONE." Tenchi called as he reached forward to stabilize her, but he was push away at the last second.

"Well, well if it isn't the bitch and her boyfriend. What are we going to do with them?" The jerk from the movies asked his burly friend.

"How about leave us alone before we kick your asses." Kiyone suggested

"Kick our ass, I like to see you try. You're just a girl and he's a skinny wimp," the jerk mocked, "He was just lucky at the theater, but I'll take care of him this time."

"Just a girl, I'll show you just a girl." With that she launched forward and punched him in the gut. He stumbled back and landed against his friend.

"You take care of him, I want to slap this bitch around myself." The bigger one just grunted and moved to fight Tenchi.

"You're gonna regret this." Tenchi warned entering a battle stance.

Back with Kiyone, her opponent was throwing blows wildly which she dodged with practiced ease. Suddenly Kiyone grabbed his forearm and elbow and threw him over her shoulder. He landed in a hump on the ground, temporarily stunned. With that taken care of she turned to watch Tenchi as he evaded another giant fist from his oversized adversary. Kiyone noticed the slight smirk on his face and couldn't suppress one of her own.

"Come on Tenchi, quit showin off." Kiyone called out. Tenchi's smirk expanded and he decided to end his little battle now. Quick as lightning, Tenchi was behind the guy.

"Huh," he stated confuse as to where Tenchi seemingly disappeared. The next thing knew he was flying through the air and hit his head on the pavement near his already downed companion, "Man you guys are good." Were his last words as consciousness left him.

"Come on Kiyone, we still have to get some lunch before my dad arrives." Tenchi informed her as he eyed the bastards the interrupted his date

"Yeah let's get out of here." She said

They exited the alley and continued on their way to get some food. They ended up at a popular fast-food place Kiyone had never been, this most probably because she wasn't from earth. Tenchi ordered for her, and she questioned everything put before her.

"Now what are these?" She asked pointing to a box with a bunch of tiny sticks in it

"Those are called fries, they're fried potatoes with some salt. Go on eat it." Tenchi picked one up and held in front of her mouth. She opened up and he gently shoved the fry in. She closed her mouth and chewed slowly.

"Wow, that's pretty good." She told him

"See, now try the burger." Tenchi demonstrated how by taking a bite from his

She copied and was surprised at how good it was, "Now that's really good."

"This is my favorite place, but I don't eat here to often." Tenchi informed her

"Why not? The foods great, and it wasn't very expensive." Kiyone wondered

"Hey how do you know how much it cost anyway?" He blurted out

"I was watching you when you paid. That woman who took our order was giving you funny looks." She said

"Are you jealous Kiyone?" it was more of a statement than a question

"Not at all," she spat out sarcastically, "Now tell why you don't eat here often."

"Yeah its taste really good, but its not the healthiest thing to eat. If you eat this kind of food to often, you could get fat." Tenchi informed her

"But I'm not fat am I Tenchi." She glared at him slightly

"No, no, no. Of course not Kiyone. I think you have a great body." Tenchi said then blushed profusely

"You do. Thank you." Kiyone whispered softly as she scooted closer to Tenchi

"Y-your welcome." Tenchi was trying his best to remain calm, but his nosebleed was becoming more emanate the closer Kiyone got

"I think you have a great body too Tenchi." Kiyone was really close now. In fact she was so close that she brushed her breast against Tenchi's arm. That did it. Tenchi's nose erupted as he tried in vain to stop it.

"OH, Tenchi are you okay." Kiyone became concerned as Tenchi coughed violently

"Y-yeah I'm fine." He attempted to cover up his apparent arousal. But unfortunately he wasn't good enough and Kiyone noticed.

"My, my Tenchi, is that from me," she teased him further, "We'd better get out of here before you scare some poor children."

"Very funny. Let's get out of here." And then Tenchi pulled her out, and led her down the street.

About ten minutes later Kiyone was still carrying on about what happened in earlier.

"Come on Tenchi. It was that bad. I'm actually flattered." She said to him, while laying her head on his shoulder.

"Flattered," Tenchi exclaimed, "But I thought you didn't want to, you know."

"I don't, well not yet at least. It is nice to know I can do that to you." Kiyone giggled

"It's not that funny." He pouted

"Just think once we do, do that." She pointed out

Tenchi appeared to be thinking for a short time, before the nosebleed returned in full force.

"HAHAHAHAHA." Kiyone laughed all the way to the train station.

At the station, Kiyone was trying to get Tenchi to speak to her.

"Tenchi, Tenchi come on talk to me," she whined while shaking his arm. He continued to ignore her, "Ttteenncchhii." Then she got desperate. She leaned over and started to nibble on his ear lobe. He immediately began to squirm. Tenchi grunted when she started kissing her way towards his mouth. They finally locked lips, and all had been forgiven and forgotten. Tenchi snaked his arms around Kiyone's waist and pulled her closer. She also wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. It was a good thing the train station was all but deserted. There were two other people there, and they were both very far away from the couple. They were so involved with one another, that they failed to notice when Tenchi's father walked up to them.

"Um hem." Nobuyuki (correct me if I'm wrong) cleared his throat to gain their attention.

They quickly broke apart and blushed profusely, and then Tenchi said, "Hey dad, when did you get here."

"Don't try that with me Tenchi. I leave for two months only to come back and your making out in a train station with," he stopped to inspect the woman beside his son, "Miss Kiyone? Well Tenchi I hope this means you've finally chosen a girl, because if not,"

"No dad, I chose Kiyone. She's my girlfriend now, and we in love with each other." Tenchi interrupted and declared to his father

"So when can I expect my first grandchild?" Nobuyuki asked

"DAD!" Tenchi yelped

"Not for a while Mr. Masaki." Kiyone answered while trying to suppress a giggle

"Please call me dad, since your going to be part of my family," he recommended, "And congratulations on winning my sons heart."

"Dad." Tenchi hissed

"Well he won my heart as well, father," Kiyone tested out calling him father

"Speaking of additions to the family, now where is she?" he looked around for his missing person

"Nobuyuki, there you are." A female voice called out

"Ah, over here," he waved the woman over, "Setsuko, meet my son and his lovely girlfriend Kiyone Makibi. Tenchi this is Setsuko Tamafune, my fiancée."