Chapter Six: Where We Are Now
Complete darkness before her eyes, as she kept her hands lingering in front of her, afraid of hitting someone or something. She moved a bit forward, listening intently at the sound of the waters splashing on the shores. She knew it was by the beach, and her heart was overwhelmed with emotions at the realization at what he was doing.
"Anata?" she called out to him, wanting to feel his touch. She heard him shuffling from behind, getting something from the trunk of the car. Her evening schedule had been kept cleared due to his insistence, but he that was all he asked, leaving the rest as a complete surprise. She had no idea what it was all about and even tried to figure out why the certain date was special. It wasn't their second anniversary, nor engagement, and not even the day of their first (official) date.
He had the basket and blanket securely in one hand and closed the trunk. "No peeking," he warned, turning around to her, and took her hand that was reaching out to him. She seemed relieved, finally having a hold of him, just feeling his touch eased her.
"You're sneakier than ever," she reprimanded playfully. Her nose scrunched up adorably like a child having to take nasty medicine. She stayed close to him, hugging his arm, as he lead her from their car down to the sandy shore. She had on leather sandals and could feel the grains of sand finding their way in between her toes. The evening had a wonderful breeze, whisking her loose locks over her shoulders.
"You've had this plan for a while, hm?" she asked.
"We've both been busy lately," he explained, "and I figured we needed at least a day to ourselves."
"But why today of all days?"
He chuckled, "Admit it, I've got a better memory than you, Mii-chan."
"Anata!" she pouted. For the life of her, she could not remember why that very day was so important.
They reached a lovely spot on the beach, and at that time, there was hardly anyone around. Maybe two or three finishing off a run on the shore or packing up to leave for the day, but to them, it was just the two of them in the world. He let go of her hand to spread out the blanket big enough for two and place the basket at the corner. He turned back to her and lead her onto the blanket.
Mimi remained patient through it all, but she was dying to know why the day was so special to them. He sat her down and slowly undid the blindfold. When it was off, she opened her eyes to see him smiling. After blinking a few times to adjust to the dying sun, already sinking beneath the horizon. "Oh my god... anata... this is..." her voiced trailed away as her eyes wandered the span of the beach, "this is Far Rockaway. We haven't been here since we were young!"
"I know," he grinned. He leaned back next to her and gazed out at the ocean. "That day we planned to come here, but it ended up raining."
"Oh!" she gasped, "I remember now. We spent that day at my house, talking, watching the rain, drinking coffee, and..." She blushed as the memories flooded back to her.
He looked at her and gave her one of the most heartwarming smiles ever, "I told you how I felt."
She placed her hand over his, as her eyes became moist and softened like melting chocolate. His fingers entwined with hers, like years ago with the same intense feelings for each other burned in their hearts. "I love you, Mimi," he whispered, with his free hand reached up to her her cheek and caressed it lovingly.
Slowly, the space between them shrunk till their lips brushed against each other. "I love you too, Takeru," she breathed, barely above a whisper, and sealed their love with a single, deep kiss.
It started out all right, but I think I ended up rather cheesy. lol. Too much mushiness, ne? p This chapter is when they're adults (if you're confused), married for almost 2 years now. Why this big jump? Well, I had writer's block for their younger days. lol. Anyway, I have no plans anymore for this, but if I do come up with a solid plot, it would be better when they're older. And this chapter, pretty much, was a transition.
"Anata" is used by wives directed at their husbands, like "darling", "dear", "honey", etc.
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