M&M's
Chapter Eleven: Hey Mako
Thoughts/Flashbacks/Lyrics
Later that night Mako and Aoshi returned to his penthouse apartment with all the necessary ingredients for the following nights feast.
"So five people for dinner correct?" Mako reconfirmed as Aoshi nodded, "Alright, what time do you want dinner to be served?" She asked, plopping down on a stool.
"Around seven if that fits in with your schedule."
Mako nodded, "I'll be back around three tomorrow, will someone be home to let me in?"
"I'll be here."
"Great," she smiled as she hopped off the seat, "I'll see you tomorrow around 3." She began to walk to the door.
"Wait, Mako" Aoshi came up beside her, "It's late, let me take you home."
She nodded gently, "I'd like that." Aoshi smiled as he grabbed her coat and led Mako to the elevator.
Aoshi watched as Mako entered her apartment, waving goodbye before dissapearing from veiw. He slowly pulled out of the parking lot, and stopped when he saw the lights of her apartment turn on.
I saw you standing by your window
You had the lights down low
I wanted to get your attention
So I could let you know
He smiled to himself as he drove back to his apartment, thoughts of Mako filling his head, she was radiant, and there was something about her that just drew him to her. He couldn't explain what it was, all he knew is that he wanted her more than anyone before.
That I want to be your one and only
And I want you to be my amor
From what she had told him the night before, she had been burned real bad in her last relationship and apparently wasn't ready for love again. He knew that getting through to her wasn't going to be easy, and that if all she wanted from him was friendship, it would suffice for him... for now atleast.
I don't want just a little bity piece girl
I want it all
The next morning Aoshi woke up and immediately began to pick up around his apartment. He called Keita and asked him to pick up a floral centerpiece for the table and a small white lily and pink rose bouquet for Mako.
Hey Mako, are you ready for a love everlasting
Hey Mako, are you ready for a love that will see you through
At around 2:30 Aoshi was standing in front of his huge closet, a towel wrapped around his waist, wondering what to wear. The doorbell rang, figuring it was Keita he went to open the door without bothering to grab a robe.
Mako stood there and couldn't help but stare at Aoshi's marvelously sculptured chest, and his well defined abs. The sight of his navy blue towel barely clinging to his hips fanned the fire of lust within her. There was no denying it, Aoshi was a devastatingly handsome man and she couldn't deny the physical attraction she had towards him.
Feeling bold, she made eye contact with him, and smiled slyly, "Looking good Aoshi." She put a hand on his chest and gently pushed him aside, the beat of his heart pounding beneath her palm. She sauntered in, "I'll be in the kitchen if you want me."
Aoshi watched her walk away, her hips swaying back and forth, driving his hormones wild, he shook his head as she disappeared into the kitchen, "Time for another shower… a cold shower." He mumbled as he headed back to his room.
Fifteen minutes later he emerged wearing khaki pants and a black dress shirt, he headed to the kitchen where he heard Mako humming to a song he remembered hearing on their date. He found her on a stool, struggling to reach the bag of flour on the top shelf. He rushed forward as he saw her start to fall, catching her in his arms.
Her eyes, that had widened in fear softened as she realized Aoshi had saved her. "Thank you." She whispered, their faces were so close Aoshi could practically taste her minty fresh breath as it tickled his lips.
"Anytime" he murmured back, unconsciously inching closer. His eyes drifted closed as did hers, inching closer still, and then it happened, her lips touched his, tenderly and sweetly.
The kiss was slow and devastating, Aoshi knew exactly how to move his lips over hers. She clutched the fabric of his shirt tightly as he proceeded to deepen the kiss.
Just as Mako was about to give in to her lust, the doorbell rang, pulling the two out of their hormone driven state. Mako realized what she had almost done, quickly removed herself from Aoshi's embrace, retreating to the sink, stared at the dirty dishes, rather then face him.
Aoshi sighed and ran a hand through his hair, he grabbed the flour for her, then left to answer the door.
You won't regret it if you'd only let allyour feelings shine through
Just like I've done for you
Mako breathed out a sigh of relief, she had just kissed Aoshi, and it meant more to her then she was willing to let on. She turned back to where he had been standing and put a hand to her head, What are you thinking Mako? Are you trying to confuse the poor man, you already told him you weren't interested and then you come over and act like some hormone driven teenager. She shook her head to clear her thoughts and tried to focus on preparing dinner.
Aoshi answered the door, Keita stood before him with the center piece and a small cluster of flowers for Mako. Aoshi took the flowers and told Keita to put the centerpiece on the table, Aoshi took the flowers to his room, he couldn't give them to her know, not after what had just happened in the kitchen. What did happen? He wondered to himself, She fell I caught her, then we kissed. He smiled and touched his lips, still feeling the softness of her mouth on his, She kissed me back, and man can she kiss, if it wasn't for Keita coming, who knows what could have happened there on the kitchen floor. She's not someone I'm going to easily forget. He frowned for a moment, I know she's not looking for a relationship, maybe I scared her, damn it Aoshi! You're so dense sometimes… I'll have to talk to her later. He put the flowers aside and composed himself before heading back out to talk with Keita.
He over heard him talking with Mako, who sounded shaky and uncertain, Aoshi knew he was the reason she was feeling the way she was and it irritated him to no end that he was the cause of her uncertantity and unease.
I know that you've been through the ringer
And that you've been around the bend
And that you've had your share
Of unreliable men
After dinner was complete, Aoshi and his clients were retiring to the den for brandy and business talk. Mako pulled Keita aside, "I'm going home now, tell Aoshi I said goodbye."
Keita nodded, "Dinner was delicious by the way."
"Thanks" she smiled as she started to leave. She tried to sneak by the den, she thought she had made it too, until she heard Aoshi excusing himself.
He caught up with her in the foyer, "Mako wait," he reached out and grabbed her hand, he debated for a while on what to say, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been as forward as I was."
But I really want to tell you something
And it's something you've got to believe
If you let me inside, I'd never leave
She turned to face him, "It's not completely your fault, don't worry about it, but don't let it happen again. I already told you I'm not interested."
Aoshi nodded in understanding, "My clients loved your cooking," he smiled as she blushed, "Will you still consider cooking for me?"
Mako slowly nodded, in truth she had fun cooking the elaborate meals in Aoshi's huge kitchen. "Sure, when's the next dinner?"
"Four days from now, Friday."
"Alright, I'll see you Thursday at seven to go grocery shopping." She opened the door, "Good night Aoshi."
"Night Mako, and sweet dreams."
Hey Mako, are you ready for a love everlasting
Hey Mako, are you ready for a love that will see you through
Later that night as Mako was falling asleep, dream she would, or rather remember, a glimpse of her past, a memory of a life she lived long long ago.
"Jupiter darling," Jupiter's mother Juno entered the room, "I hope you're ready, the Royal Family of Earth is about to arrive." Queen Juno hurried her 20 year old daughter along.
"I don't see why I need to be there, you and daddy are just going over a treaty. I've never needed to be present for other foreign dignitaries, why are they so important?"
"Because they are the only ones not in the Silver Alliance, and they are thinking of joining so we need to be on our best behavior, got it?" Juno glared at her daughter who simply cracked a sly grin,
"Of course mommy dearest." she replied as she followed her mother out to the main thrown room.
Jupiter stood there next to her mother, wishing she was anywhere but here. All of her friends were on the moon ice-skating, one of her favorite pastime, but she was stuck on her home planet, meeting some stupid royal family from a small and insignificant planet.
"Announcing the Royal Family of Earth! His majesty King Teran, her majesty Queen Gaia, and his royal highness Prince Endymion."
Jupiter turned to face the front when her mother poked her in the ribs. She wasn't prepared for the sight before her. Completely ignoring the King and Queen, she zoned in on the handsome God of a man before her. Just then he lifted his eyes to meet hers, sapphire met emerald and everything else in the room disappeared. Jupiter could feel her heart skip a beat as her breath caught in her throat.
He stopped before her and bowed, "Princess Jupiter, it is an honor to meet you." he reached out and kissed her hand gently, a bold move in the presence of Jove, King of the largest planet in the solar system.
"I do believe the pleasure is mine." She managed to respond somewhat dreamily.
The coughing of their parents brought the two out of their daze. "Jupiter honey, why don't you show Prince Endymion around the palace, these treaties do not require your attention." Juno suggested to her daughter, knowing that she was smitten with the young prince of Earth.
Jupiter nodded then turned to Endymion, "Would you like a tour of the palace Prince Endymion?"
"I would." he smiled as he offered her his arm, which she gladly took, "I hear that Jupiter is home to the most beautiful gardens in the galaxy." He snuck a glance at her, "Definitely the most beautiful women." He whispered under his breath.
Endymion watched as the beautiful young woman next to him blushed a charming shade of pink. He was pleasantly surprised when the he realized how beautiful the Princess truly was. He had heard from others that the women of Jupiter were as fierce as Amazons yet about as beautiful as the Huns.
The woman who walked beside him was definitely the most beautiful he had ever seen in any part of the galaxy. Her auburn hair was streaked with strands of gold, red and earthy brown. Her eyes sparkled like flawless emeralds, framed by luscious long lashes. Her skin was slightly tanned, smooth, so smooth that he wanted to reach out and touch her.
She turned to face him, "What is earth like?"
He smiled at her, "It's hard to describe, one must really visit to appreciate it. Perhaps one day you could honor our small planet with your presence."
"I'd really like that, it's the only planet I haven't been to."
Mako shot out of bed, "What the hell was that?"
Alrighty then people! The newest chapter is here, and I think that I'll have the next chapter out by Sunday... so yay! Um, the song is by Los Mocosos, and originally called Hey Mama, but I changed it to Mako cause I could! Don't own the characters... Hope you all had a wonderful New Year!
Thanks you's:
Clemen: Sorry it took me so long to update, I was busy running amuck at home! Hope your holidays went well!
Moongoddess86: Thanks for the birthday wish! Happy holidays to you too!
Miyumi-Chan: Thanks for wishing mea happy birthday, I did have a great one, drank a little too much, but it's the big 21, and it only happens once!
Cris: Thanks, my birthday was a blast... I surprisingly remember all of the night. Don't know if you're old enough to drink or if you are a drinker, but mojitos, midori sours, and margaritas rock!
Elara2: As much as I'd like to make Aoshi a badass samurai, I don't know how I'd work it into the story. Glad you enjoyed the last chapter, I hope you like this one aswell.
Kourui: Thanks for all the support Ko! Loved the update of Silent Tears! Hope your holidays went well, and you got everything you wanted!
Lady-D: Here's the latest chapter! Hope you enjoy it!
Reading Reccomendation: Silent Tears by Kourui, it's a SM/GW cross over and really well done... so go, scamper off and read it!
One Love,
Athena Kyle