M&M's
Chapter Six: Wonderful Tonight
Thoughts/Lyrics
It's late in the evening
She's wondering what clothes to wear
She puts on her make up
And brushes her auburn hair
"Mako hurry up, we're going to be late!" Mamoru checked his watch for the umpteenth time. His hospitals annual charity ball was tonight, and Mamo was being honored with a humanitarian award.
"I'll be right there!" she called out as she put on her trusty pinkjade roseearrings.
Mamo was grumbling to himself about how women took forever getting ready when Mako emerged from her bedroom. She coughed to get his attention, Mamo turned around, "Finally-" his breath got caught in his throat, and all he could do was stare.
She was wearing a white strapless gown of silk, with the most delicate embroidery in whisper pink adorning the top and bottom hems of the dress. The pink on her dress matched herearrings and the pinkjadebracelet the girls had given her last Christmas.
Her hair had been swept up into a bun, her usual tendrils tickling the bare skin of her shoulders. Her skin seemed to shimmer and exude a softness that Mamoru so wanted to desperately to touch. Her lips had been tinted with a sheer wine colored gloss, and formed the cutest pout he had ever seen. Her eyes, were bright and her ridiculously long lashes seemed even longer, as her shimmering eye shadow only added to her appeal.
She smiled and twirled around, when he still stared, and hadn't said anything, she became nervous, she began fidgeting with her dress, "Do I look alright?"
Mamo walked over and kissed her passionately, "You look wonderful tonight." She smiled brightly, as the palest pink blush spread from her nose to her cheeks. "However, it's missing something." He pretended to inspect her, "Aha!" he snapped his fingers, "This is what's missing." He handed her a box, she looked at him, a cute look of confusion and joy on her face.
"You didn't have to get me anything." She opened the box and gasped. Resting there on a platinum chain was a pink jade pendant of a rose, she stared at him, "It's beautiful." She whispered as she turned around so he could put it on. He clasped it shut and kissed her bare neck, taking in the exotic perfume she had chosen.
"Happy Anniversary Mako." He whispered nibbling on her earlobe.
She looked at him, confusion evident in her eyes, "Anniversary of what?" she asked, knowing that they had just celebrated six month a few weeks ago.
"Anniversary of the moment I realized that I wanted to be more that just your friend." His smile grew bigger as did hers, tears forming in the corner of her eyes.
She placed a hand on the rose, "I love it." She kissed him tenderly.
"I knew you would," he smiled as he extended his arm to her and led her to the car.
And then she asks me
Do I look alright
And I say yes, you look wonderful tonight
The couple entered the ballroom of Tokyo Twilight Tower, one of the most exclusive hotels in Japan, "And the man we are here to honor, Dr. Mamoru Chiba." The entire room turned to face the couple, and Mamoru was certain that no one was looking at him, but rather at the radiant jewel beside him. The two walked in, and Mamo could see his nurses whispering to themselves about Mako, they all smiled, giving him the thumbs up sign of approval.
"Mako, these are my nurses, Mari Tateishi, Aiko Koshi, and Miyo Tanaka." Mamoru introduced her to a group of women in their mid to late 40's.
"Mamo, she's absolutely adorable!" Mari cooed as she hugged Mako eagerly.
"Yea, you're absolutely stunning." Aiko hugged her next.
"You two look beautiful together." Miyo, the eldest looking one hugged her gently, "Don't let this one go Mamo." She nudged him in the ribs playfully as he simply blushed red.
Mako smiled graciously, "I'm not going anywhere." The three women 'awed' as the couple tenderly kissed.
We go a party
And everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady
That's walking around with me
Mamo led Mako around the room introducing her to more of his colleagues and mentors, all of whom had the same thing to say as his nurses, that the two made a beautiful couple and that Mamo would be an idiot to let her go. Mako's cheeks had been stained a charming shade of pink, after their rounds of greeting people were done he lead her to their table. They all seem to love Mako, and think that we make a cute couple together. He watched as Mako smiled softly at the waiter who had handed her a glass of champagne. I'd have to agree with them, I'm so lucky she's in my life and that she chose me. I can't believe all this time, the woman I love was right beside me and I never knew it. Just then the words he just though registered with his brain, wait a minute Mamo, back it up, love? When did that word get in the mix? Sure I love hanging out with Mako, and I love sleeping with her, but I don't love her. I love Usagi! Usa and I are meant to be… then what are you doing wasting your time with Mako? The other half of his mind argued. I don't know, cause I love the way she makes me feel, there's that damn l-word again! He was pulled out any further inner dialogue when Mako reached out, "Are you ok?" she put a delicate hand on his.
He looked into her bright green eyes, immediately forgetting all rational thought, "Yea," he nodded, "I feel wonderful tonight."
And then she asks me
Do you feel alright
And I say yes, I feel wonderful tonight
"Good," she smiled brightly, her happiness causing her eyes to sparkle brightly, "Cause tonight is your night, It's all about you." She kissed him softly.
Mamo returned the kiss, bringing her a little closer in the process. She giggled when the separated, the sound of her laughter soothing his soul. He looked deep into her eyes, seeing all her emotions there, like a book waiting to be read.
Lying there plain for him to see were, trust, admiration, infatuation, lust, desire and something else, something else was hidden in the depths of her eyes, like a secret treasure lost in the lush greenness of the Amazon, he tried to look deeper but couldn't as her eyes drifted shut as their lips touched for another earth shattering kiss.
I feel wonderful
Because I see the love light in your eyes
The couple broke apart as an elderly man approached them, "Mamo, who is this enchanting young woman?" the grandfatherly man kissed Mako's hand as she blushed a soft shade of pink.
"Dr. Kimura, this is my girlfriend Makoto Kino, Mako, this is my boss the head of the hospital. Dr. Masaki Kimura." Mamoru introduced the two. "He and his wife are practically my surrogate parents, they've been there for me since I was in college."
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Kimura." Mako smiled.
"The pleasures all mine, and please call me Masaki." He smiled as an elegant woman in her 50's approached,
"Masaki, are you flirting with Mamoru's lovely date?" she swatted him playfully.
"Of course not dear, I only have eyes for you." He cooed as she jokingly rolled her eyes. "Honey, this is Ms. Makoto Kino, Ms. Kino, this is my wife of 35 years Kamei Kimura."
Mako shook her hand, "It's nice to meet you Mrs. Kimura, and please call me Mako."
"And please, call me Kamei, Mrs. Kimura makes me feel old." She smiled warmly.
Just then a slow melody drifted through the air, Masaki turned to Mako, "Would you like to dance?" he then looked at Mamo, "That is if you don't mind me sweeping her off her feet?"
Mamo chuckled, "Not if she doesn't mind." Mako shook her head and took Masaki's hand, Mamo watched as Masaki lead Mako to the dance floor, "Would you care to dance?" he offered his hand to Kamei. Who smiled and followed him to the dance floor.
"Mamoru, she's a lovely girl," Kamei stated as she saw Mako's face light up at a joke her husband told, "I hope you hold on to this one, she's much more suited for you then the blonde." Mamo looked at her slightly stunned, "I mean don't get me wrong, the blonde was sweet, but Mako she just fits with you."
"You really think so?" Mamo asked as he twirled Kamei so that he was facing Mako and Masaki. Something pulled at his heart as she giggled with delight as Masaki spun her. He couldn't help but think back to Naru's wedding when he had danced with Mako, the way she gracefully swept across the dance floor, the way her body fit in perfect harmony with his, the way the gentle scent of her made him dizzy, the way just her look elicited all these emotions from him.
Kamei followed his line of sight and nodded, "Oh yea, there's something special about her, I've never seen you look at anyone the way you're looking at her right now. Tell her how you feel Mamo, a woman won't wait forever." She kissed his cheek and sent him over to Mako who had just finished dancing with Masaki.
Another song started up, as Mamo bowed, "May I have this dance?" Mako giggled and nodded.
"Hold on to this one Mamoru, she's one of a kind." Masaki winked as he went to dance with his wife.
"Don't I know it." Mamo whispered as he pulled Mako into his embrace. She sighed dreamily as she rested her head on his shoulder. Mamo trailed butterfly kisses down her exposed neck sending shivers throughout her body.
A few songs later, Mamo watched as one of his colleagues danced with Makoto. He was the envy of every man in the room, for having a woman like her in his life.
"She really is quite remarkable." Masaki commented handing Mamo a glass of scotch on the rocks, Mamo took the drink and nodded, "She loves you, you know."
Mamo coughed, chocking a bit on the bitter beverage, "What?! We've only been dating a little over seven months."
Masaki chuckled, "Mamoru my boy, I've walked three daughters down the aisle, and not one of their faces lights up like hers at the mention, thought, sight or touch of you."
"Really?" He looked to the dance floor and saw Mako who caught his glance, and smiled, Mamo couldn't help but smile back.
"Ah, Kamei was right I can see it in your eyes as well, you love her too." Mamo turned to stare at him, a blank expression on his face. "Tell her how you feel Mamo, a love like that should not be denied." He smiled as Mako started heading their way, "Ah Mako darling, would you grace this old man with another dance?"
Mako giggled, "Of course Masaki!" she leaned in and kissed Mamo softly, "But after that, these arms, belong to Ru." She tucked a stray strand of hair behind his ear before letting Masaki lead her to the dance floor.
"He really is quite taken with you." Masaki commented as Sukiyaki began. He smiled as he face flushed and emerald eyes sparkled,
"I'm taking with him myself."
"I can see that you are," he smiled as he watched her loving gaze travel to Mamo, who caught her eye and headed over.
"May I cut in?"
Masaki glared playfully then smiled, "She's all yours, take care of her, she's special."
"Oh stop it!" Mako blushed brightly at the flattery she was receiving. Mamo just smiled at the cute blush that had spread across her cheeks. He took her into his arms and proceeded to sweep her across the dance floor.
Mamo couldn't help but wonder about everything all of his friends, colleagues and now his "parents" were telling him, about how 'perfect' he and Mako were together. As they danced, he held her tightly yet tenderly in his embrace, as he began to really think about what he felt for the brunette in his arms.
And the wonder of it all
Is that I just don't realize
How much I love you
The song ended and Mamo was no closer to a resolution of feelings, so he did what any normal person does when faced with great stress and emotions, he drank, a little more than he should have. He managed to hold it together enough to accept his award and even give an entertaining yet memorable and witty thank you speech.
Yet all the thinking and feeling of the night mixed with alcohol took its toll on the Prince of Earth. It was nearly 2 am when they finally left the function; Mako had her arm around his waist, almost helping him to the car. "Here," he handed her the keys, "I'm in no position to drive."
Mako nodded, "I figured," she helped him in, wondering what could have caused him to have drank so much.
It's time to go home now
And I've got an aching head
So I give her the car keys
Twenty minutes later they were at Mako's apartment, she help him up to her room and laid him in bed. She stripped him down to his boxers and grabbed a pair of pajama bottoms he had left and tucked him in.
She helps me to bed
And then I tell her
As she turns out the light
She started getting undressed herself, slipping out of her dress and hanging it back up, she put on the matching pajama top to Mamoru's bottom and climbed into bed next to him. Instinctively he rolled into her arms, resting his head on her chest. She used a small charge of electricity to short the lights turning them off. She kissed Mamo's forehead causing him to look up at her,
"Thanks Kirei, you were wonderful tonight." He caressed her cheek as she blushed, "Absolutely wonderful tonight."
I say my darling, you were wonderful tonight
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight
Alrighty then, another chapter about thier relationship! The song belongs to Eric Clapton not me, and the characters belong to their respective owners... once again not me. By the way, I know that Mamo's inner thoughts were a little crazy, but that's the way I think, jumping from one idea to the next, hope I didn't confuse anyone back there.
Thank you's:
Elara2: Thanks for the support! I forgot to mention this in the last thank you but it would be cool if you wrote a sequel to The Letter, where Mako goes to Neph and seduces him, doing everything she had mentioned in the letter... I just read your Seiya/Mamo one, it was great!
Clemen: Thanks for the sweet review, I don't know how to put the link of the story I recommend, I'm sorta technologically challenged in that aspect, but I'll try to figure it out to make it easier on you guys!
Thunder-Heart: Thanks for everything as always. Take care of yourself, and tell the family I said happy holidays!
Babymar-mar: Just start putting all your thoughts down on paper, and as you go along start orginizing them, when ever I get inspired, I write, and then go back and add to it later. You should really give writing a try, if you want an editor or just someone to help you along, let me know!
Raven Kino: Update! Update! Update! Can't wait for your next update, hope school is starting to mellow out for you! I'll talk to you later chica, take care!
Gota de Mar: Thanks for the support! It's fun talking with you online, thanks for the help and the ideas for my fics and all... I swear I'll get started on Unbroken soon! You need to update pronto!
Kourui: You and Mar have helped me in so many ways, I aspire to write like the two of you. Hope all is going well with you and that you update Love Hurts soon! Take care and talk to you later!
Reading Recommendation for the day is: Old Friends by Raven Kino, it's another Mako/Mamo story, and it's in my favorites so go check it out!
If I don't update againbefore Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy the time with your family and friends!
One Love,
Athena Kyle