M & M's
Chapter 12:Mako's Rose Earrings
Thoughts/Lyrics/Flashbacks

Meanwhile, Makoto wasn't the only one having memories of the past resurface as dreams…

"Endymion!" Jupiter giggled as she squirmed in the princes' strong arms. He stopped tickling her, but held her tightly in his embrace. It had been two months since the two had met, and since them they had become inseparable. Jupiter was a frequent visitor to Earth, enjoying all the things that the irresistible planet had to offer.

The two were currently in Endymion's chambers, lounging on his bed. "Oh my god, Endy, I've never had more fun before in my life." she sighed dreamily, remembering the days events. Endymion had taken her to a secluded waterfall, where they had spent the day swimming, in peace, away from the watchful eyes of their parents and the public.

"I love you Jupiter." he whispered softly in her ear.

Jupiter stopped laughing as she stared up at her blue-eyed boyfriend. "What?"

"I'm in love with you." he whispered again.

"Really?" he nodded, as her face broke out into a huge smile, "I love you too!" she threw her arms around him, and pulled him in for a passionate kiss. The two pulled apart and simply stared at one another, taking in every detail of their soul mate.

"Are you going to the ball on the moon tomorrow?" he asked, softly caressing her face.

She nodded, "Are you?"

"Yes, my family's presence has been requested by Queen Selenity herself." He smiled, "I can't wait to see you all dressed up in your ball gown," he looked down at her wearing one of his large white shirts, "not that you don't look amazing right now." His smile grew wider as she blushed furiously.

"Endymion? Are you there?" The voice of his mother broke the two out of their little moment. Jupiter suppressed a giggle as they began to frantically clean up.

"Um yes mother, just a moment, I'm getting dressed." He called back as Jupiter helped him fix his bed. He produced a pink rose and tucked it behind her ear before kissing her tenderly.

"I'll see you tomorrow." She whispered kissing him softly before disappearing in a flurry of green lights.

"Ok, you can come in now," Endy sat back down on his bed as his mother entered.

"She was just here wasn't she?" she asked as she sat beside her son, who stared at her in shock, "Mothers intuition," she smiled, "You love her don't you."

Endy nodded, "And tomorrow at the ball, I will make it known to the universe."

Mamo woke up with a start, What the hell was that? He sat up running a hand through his hair, unlike most dreams that he would forget as soon as his eyes opened, this one remained. Was it a memory? Was I with Mako in the past? He racked his brain trying to remember more, I was in love with her, and she loved me. I was going to ask her to marry me… If that's true then why do I remember being happily in love with Serenity? Though try as he might, the prince of earth would receive no answer.

Four months later, Mako was still cooking meals for Aoshi and his business clients, although the meetings were now far and in-between, Mako found herself at Aoshi's home at least once a week, enjoying his company.

The two had grown incredibly close, closer than Mako had wanted. Don't get her wrong, she like Aoshi, a lot; she just wasn't sure what to do. The truth was that the more time she spent with him, the more she wanted to be more than a friend to him. But ever since the night he had kissed her, and she told him no, he had respected her wishes and remained an ever loyal friend. She had even dropped hints, but either he was dense and didn't pick up on them or he was no longer interested in her.

It was now February and Paris was in full swing, celebrating the month of love. The city was in a blanket of pinks and reds, hearts and cupids were everywhere. Mako was sitting on her couch, lost in the thought that she must have pissed Mina off in the past since she was having such bad luck in love now.

Her phone rang a few times before Mako picked it up, "Hello?"

"Hey Mako,"

She smiled, "Aoshi, to what do I owe this honor?"

"I was wondering if you could come over and cook a special meal tonight… are you free?" Mako checked her calendar and realized that it was Valentines day, "I'm having dinner tonight with a friend, just the two of us. I have all the ingredients for what I want to serve, if you don't mind could you make your famous cherry pie too?"

Mako's heart skipped a beat, could it be that he was finally coming around? That he wanted to have a private dinner with her tonight. She knew he wasn't dating anyone, and couldn't think of any other reason why he would request his favorite dish at such last moment on such an important date. "Sure Aoshi, I'll be right over to start cooking."

Aoshi opened the door, and the sight of Mako took his breath away, she stood before him in a red dress that clung to her body in all the right places. Damn his mind whistled, She's sure not making it easy for me to only be her friend. "Got a hot date later on tonight?" he teased as he moved aside to let her in.

"Maybe." She coyly smiled as she headed to the kitchen, he followed after her, watching the way her hips moved back and forth, teasing him relentlessly.

Mako had taken her time preparing the meal, wanting everything to be absolutely perfect. She had really out done herself, she looked at the plates, happy with the way they looked she went and placed them out on the table. Aoshi grabbed two wine glasses, while she went to his wine cellar to pick out the perfect bottle.

She walked back out to the dining room only to see Aoshi in the arms of a completely gorgeous blonde. "I've missed you so much Aoshi!" The brown eyed bimbo giggled, he smiled back at her and Mako's heart broke.

She felt like such an idiot, she placed the bottle on the table and hurried towards the door, "Mako wait!" Aoshi's voice pulled her back, "Mako this is Keiko, Keiko this is Mako, she's-"

"His chef," Mako filled in, completely ignoring the look of confusion on Aoshi's face, "It's nice to meet you Keiko," she shook hands with the blonde who was still holding on to Aoshi, "Dinner is on the table along with a complimenting bottle of wine." She couldn't bare to look at Aoshi, "Good night Mr. Shinimori." And with that she rushed out.

Keiko looked at Aoshi who stared dumbfounded at where Mako had just been standing. "Well Oshi-Boshi," she gestured to the door, "Go after her, I'll make myself at home."

The raven haired man smiled at his childhood friend before going after Mako, "Mako wait!" he caught up with her in front of the elevator.

"Aoshi, please, just let me go." She turned away from him, and wiped away a tear.

He turned her to face him, "Mako why are you crying?" he put his finger under her chin, raising her face to look into his eyes. Her green eyes were filled with tears, ripping at his heart, he hated to see her cry.

"It's nothing Aoshi," she tried to pull away but he pulled her back, holding her close.

"Nothing, wouldn't make you cry like this."

"Aoshi, I'm an idiot alright! Lets just leave it at that." She walked into the elevator, and pushed the button to take her down to the lobby.

Aoshi followed her in, "You're not an idiot."

"Yes I am, you've been nothing but amazing and supportive, and I jumped to conclusions and made a fool out of myself in front of your super model girlfriend, and to top it all off seeing you with her in your arms made me see green which is stupid since I'm the one that pushed you away to begin with and have no right to be mad that you've found someone else!" she blurted out all in one breath.

Aoshi hit the emergency stop button, "Wait, you're jealous of Keiko?"

"I know it's stupid, but the past few months that I've spent cooking for you, talking in the kitchen, cleaning up with you afterwards, I found that I'm really comfortable around you, and it's the first time in a long time I've felt this way. I like you Aoshi, but it looks like I figured it out too late."

He collected her into his arms, this time she gave in and leaned against his muscular chest. "Mako," he lifter her chin so she would look at him, "I'm not with Keiko, she's a childhood friend of mine, there's no one I'd rather be with than you."

She sniffled, "Even if I'm all over the place and don't know what I want?"

"Mako," he smiled, "I don't know what it is about you that draws me in, but I would wait forever for a chance to be with you."

A few more tears fell from her eyes as she too smiled, "Why did you have to be so perfect?"

Aoshi chuckled lightly as he tenderly caressed her cheek, this time her eyes sparkled tenderly, warming his heart. He couldn't resist her anymore as he leaned in kissing her passionately. He smiled to himself as he felt her give in, melting completely to him and kissing him back.

The kiss turned less tender and more heated as his arm snaked around her waist, while the other cupped the back of her neck allowing him to deepen the kiss.

A moan passed from her to him as she felt her knees give, Damn, the man can kiss, she backed into a wall for support. The cold wood of the elevator came in contact with her back, while the warm body of Aoshi came in contact with her front, it was a sensation that sent shivers down her spine.

Aoshi pressed his body against Mako, trying to get as closer to her as possible, she moaned as one of her arms wrapped around him while the other played with the hair at the nape of his neck. He was rather surprised when he felt one of her legs snaked around his waist, making her skirt rise up, exposing more of her creamy flesh.

The movement of the elevator brought the two out of their embrace, Mako lowered her leg and blushed furiously, while Aoshi sheepishly raked a hand through his hair. "I guess we got a little carried away there." He smiled playfully.

"Yea," she giggled, then looked deep into his eyes, "Aoshi we need to take it slow ok?" he nodded as the elevator doors opened at the lobby.

"You want to come back up and join us for dinner?" he offered before she stepped out.

"No thanks, you catch up with Keiko and apologize to her for me, I think I'll just go home tonight."

Aoshi pulled her in for another earth shattering kiss, "Sweet dreams Mako, I'll call you in the morning."

She kissed him again, "You had better."

Later that night as Mako slept, another vision of her past came to her as a dream…

Jupiter was ecstatic as she got ready for the ball, she made sure that everything was perfect, her dress, her hair, and her make-up. She wanted to look perfect for Endy, she gazed at her reflection in the mirror and smiled, He'll love this dress she thought to herself as she sprayed on some perfume.

Her dress was the palest of greens with of the shoulder straps, the dress hugged her upper body revealing a well endowed chest and toned stomach. At her hips, the dress loosened and flared gently to the ground, pooling behind her was a small train.

Satisfied with her look she transported herself to the moon. Arriving in the main ballroom to find it already teaming with people, she began her search for her boyfriend. She smiled as she watched Serenity steal a kiss from her boyfriend Seiya, a noble man from a distant galaxy. She jumped as a pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around her waist and soft lips pressed against the bare skin of her neck.

"Endy you scared me!" she exclaimed as he nipped playfully at her exposed flesh.

He chuckled as she turned around, "You my darling look absolutely beautiful." He kissed her softly, "Might I have the honor of this dance?"

She smiled as she took his offered hand, "Yes you may." She curtsied as he bowed, and let him lead her to the dance floor.

In the middle of their dance, Endy's father, King Terran cut in, asking if he could steal his son away for a moment. Jupiter of course agreed, it's not like you say no to a king after all. Endy was gone for all of three minutes, and when he returned he didn't look too happy.

"Endy, what's wrong?" she asked as she handed him a glass of wine.

"Nothing." He answered rather shortly, he looked down at her and softened at her confused expression, he had never been rude to her before, "I'm sorry Jupiter, I didn't mean to snap at you."

She looked deep into his eyes, "Endy something's bothering you, please tell me."

Endy looked up to the thrown of Queen Selenity as she stood, along side his parents about to announce a decision that would change his life forever. "What ever happens, remember that I'll always love you."

"Endy what's going on?" Jupiter's voice quivered, Endy's behavior was beginning to scare her.

He kissed her quickly, "I love you Jupiter." He whispered as he slipped away to join his parents at the head of the ballroom.

Jupiter watched him walk away from her, afraid of what was about to happen, she locked eyes with his mother, who simply looked at her sadly, and shook her head. Jupiter could barely pay attention to what Queen Selenity was saying, and then the words sunk in. Jupiter blinked, praying she hadn't heard Queen Selenity right... Endymion, Her Endymion was engaged to Usagi... Her boyfriend and her best friend? She looked up at Serenity who looked sadly at her, before turning her gaze to Seiya who turned away and quickly left. Jupiter then looked at Endy who turned away from her gaze, confirming her worst nightmare. Her Endy had just been promised to another woman. She watched as Usa and Endy joined hands, slowly turning away she began to walk back towards her chambers, running by the time the tears began to fall.

After the ball Endymion climbed up to Jupiter's room, he crept onto the balcony, it had been five hours since his arranged marriage had been announced, and his Jupiter was still crying. The sound of her sobs tore at his already broken heart. He pushed past the gossamer curtains to see her lying on her bed, her body shaking with sobs. He slowly approached her bed, and right before her got there she stopped crying, "Don't come any closer." she whimpered, "It's not right, what would people think if they found the engaged prince of earth in the chambers of a woman not his betrothed."

"I don't care what they think, Jupiter, it's you I want to be with, I never wanted this, and you know that it's not what Usagi wants either, but we can't go against our parents." he sat down on her bed, and soothingly rubbed her back.

"Please, just go." she sobbed, "Don't make this harder on me." she inched away from his touch.

It was all too much for Endy to take, he pulled her to him, kissing her passionately, "Jupiter listen to me, you're the only one I'll ever love, no woman will ever be in my heart. Usagi is to be my wife, but you Jupiter, are my life, there is no me without you."

"But we can't, and I won't," she sniffled as tears streamed down her cheeks, "Endymion, please, just go."

"Our love will be frozen in time, one day you will be mine again." he whispered as he kissed her goodbye. He disappeared into the night, leaving a small box in her lap.

Jupiter wiped her tears away as she carefully opened the lid, she cried as she noticed the small beautiful rose earrings, made of pink jade. They reminded her so much of her Endymion.

Mako woke up with a start and fingered her earrings, how ironic that they would find their way back to her after all this time. "Sets," she whispered softly, knowing the guardian of time heard her.

"Yes Mako?"

"Was there something going on between Mamoru and I in our past that we don't know about?"

Setsuna sighed, "I knew you'd figure it out someday," she paused as she sat next to her princess, "Yes, you and Endymion were together in the Silver Millennium, and from what I understand, and remember, very much in love. In fact he was going to ask for your hand in marriage the night that it was announced he was to marry Serenity."

"If we were together then how come we don't remember any of it?"

"Because of you princess."

"What?"

"You asked me to erase the memories of you two together. You said that you didn't want to be reminded of what you couldn't have. You and Endy were in love, yet you hid it from your parents, someone of your station couldn't be seen with someone like him even if he was of royal blood as well. His family wasn't a part of the Silver Millennium, and at that time, Princesses only married Princes of the SM."

"Then why was Serenity allowed to marry him?"

"Her father was the best friend of King Terran, long before you and Endy even met, he was betrothed to Serenity, it was an arranged marriage that would bring earth into the Alliance. An arrangement that neither of them knew of."

"SETSUNA!!!" a voice screamed in the solitary soldiers head.

She grabbed it in pain, "I think Mamoru had the same dream." she winced, "He wants me to take him to you now."

"No, I don't want to remember."

"You know that's not true, you know you want to know what happened just as much as he does, he may remember things that you don't."

"Sets, I'm not ready to see him, I've finally got things sorted out with Aoshi, I'm happy, dragging up things that happened a millennium is pointless."

Setsuna bowed, "As you wish princess." She smiled sadly as she disappeared, back to the gates of time.

Mako rolled over and grabbed her communicator, "Tuxedo Mask," she whispered softly as the little gadget began to beep and glow a soft green. It had barely rung twice when Mamoru appeared on screen. "Mamo, don't say anything, just listen I know you've been having dreams of us in the Silver Millennium, but that's all in that past now. You and I are over, please just let me get on with my life."

"But can't you see I'm a part of that life?" he pleaded.

"You used to be, but not anymore Mamo, not anymore." And with that she ended the transmission, and shut her communicator off. Mamoru was finally out of her life, and now she could look forward to starting anew with Aoshi.

Yay! Mako and Aoshi are fnally getting together... or Boo if you wanted her back with Mamo. I know she's kind of being mean ignoring their past lives, but she's just afraid of getting hurt again. Anywho thanks to:
Lady-Dragonguardian: Thanks for the review... although I assure you I am quite the dork!
Kourui: Thanks for all the inspiration Ko!
Thunder-Heart: Becks Happy Belated Birthday!
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Cris: Your support over the chapters is what motivates me to continue!
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Reading Recommendation: Angel of Mercy by WooWoo316. A sexy murder mystery starring Detective Makoto Brooks. A must read!

One Love,
Athena Kyle