Sorry for the slow update, I actually had this done a month ago but my computer crashed and I lost everything.. Read and Review please.
"So how was your winter break?" Milena asked grinning as they walked through the chilly parking lot towards Brooklyn's car.
"It was ok, the school felt really empty with almost everyone gone though." Brooklyn replied as he cast his gaze towards the white snow around his feet.
Milena's face fell instantly. "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way…" She started, she had forgotten that Brooklyn grew up from foster home to foster home, and didn't keep in touch with any of them, his only relative being Salima, though she grew up in various foster homes as well.
"It's ok, I know you wouldn't mean it that way." Brooklyn reassured the blue haired girl ruffling her already wind swept hair and a soft smile.
Milena's grin came back instantly as she latched onto Brooklyn's arm happily.
"So are you going to tell me what you figured out over these two weeks?" Brooklyn asked teasingly. "If you got Nobel Prize worthy stuff be sure to mention me when you get to Switzerland." He laughed.
Milena's face went red again…She still hadn't figured how to tell Brooklyn, and whether he was even serious about the whole 'never getting into a serious relationship again' thing.
"Um, well, the thing is…I realized how much of a drama queen I was."
Brooklyn's soft laughter filled the chilly air. "Is that all? I could have told you that a long time ago."
"No, that's not all…it's just that…It's just that I realized no matter how hard I try, and how much I convince myself, there's no way I can not ever get into another relationship just because of one heartbreak. I guess I was really being childish when I made that decision." Milena softly said, leaning her head slightly against Brooklyn's chest.
"What made you start thinking that way? Got another guy in your sights?" Brooklyn asked smiling.
Milena took a deep calming breath. "Yeah…I do." She stared at him straight in the eye, letting go of his arm and faced him.
Brooklyn looked at her, as a light of realization hit him. He bent over a little as he placed his hand on the small of her back and gave her a kiss.
Milena's eyes widened, this wasn't the response she thought she would have gotten, but she happily returned the kiss.
Later, as they sat in Brooklyn's dorm room, Milena decided to ask him what happened to his vow to himself about keeping away from long term relationships.
"So why are you going back on your word?" Milena asked, snuggling closer to Brooklyn, content with her position half lying on his chest as he read a thick volume about the history of psychology.
"Because it was you." Was all Milena got from him.
"Because it was I?" Milena repeated confused.
Brooklyn placed his book down on his night table. "If it were some random girl, I would have said no, but it's you. I feel like I know you so well, and I have an absolute feeling that you would never betray me." Brooklyn smiled and placed a kiss on her forehead.
The dreaded feeling of guilt starting building in Milena's stomach again. She knew she should tell Brooklyn about Tala, but she couldn't. She couldn't let him no about the red head that still haunted her, despite her vow to stop thinking about him.
"Thanks, I feel so special." Milena grinned sighing contently, trying to disperse the feeling of guilt.
"Hey, Brooklyn, I'm back." Rei's voice called as the door unlocked.
"Whoa! I didn't expect to see this…" Rei smirked. "How long have you guys snuck around our backs?" He asked as Milena got off Brooklyn quickly.
"Only for the last 5 hours." Brooklyn replied smirking back.
"You better tell Salima soon before she gets mad at you for not telling her." Rei suggested to Milena, who agreed to leave the two after a quick kiss with Brooklyn.
"WHAT?" Salima screamed hugging the blunette.
"I told you you guys would go out eventually didn't I?" Salima asked rubbing it in Milena's face.
"Yeah, but you don't have to rub it in my face." Milena pouted.
"I know, but I just knew you would eventually get over your whole 'never having a relationship again' thing." Salima grinned and gave the other girl another hug.
As winter break officially ended, the classes began getting harder as well. But Milena could have cared less. She was perfectly content with her life now, Brooklyn was an absolute sweetheart and even more adorable (if that were possible) and perfect as a boyfriend. And everything seemed to be going on fine in Vancouver as well. Cathy and Kai were steady and even had plans at marriage.
Milena grinned, spotting the bright orange hair of her thoughts. She ran up and gave him a big hug, catching him off guard and almost knocking Brooklyn off his feet.
"Hey." He greeted returning the hug, though with much less force.
"Hey." Milena mimicked grinning broadly.
"What are you so happy for?" Brooklyn asked smiling.
"Because I'm with you. And because I feel like my life's just absolutely perfect right now." Milena answered happily.
"I'm glad." Brooklyn placed a kiss on her mouth.
Three Years Later Right After They Graduated
Milena and Brooklyn had surprisingly stayed together the whole time. And both had received their undergrad in psychiatry and were planning to go on and get their masters degrees, and hopefully their PhD's.
Salima had already gotten a job at a local school close to the University, and already bought an apartment close by.
Mistel was still attending Toronto U, now in the seven yr. Medical program, while a professional baseball team had hired Michael the previous year after he scored the winning run to the University Baseball League championships.
Milena grinned; she had gotten her undergrad already, and moving on to her masters together with Brooklyn.
Though like every relationship, theirs had its ups and downs as well. Though most of it was little stuff. The only main thing she tried to discourage Brooklyn from doing was being so protective and a little possessive. He was even suspicious of Mistel at times for God's sake! But Brooklyn had sworn to her that she would try and stop that, so Milena pushed that flaw to the corner of her mind. She guessed the possessiveness had to do with the whole 'MingMing situation' and Brooklyn was afraid to lose her too, which Milena had to assure him he won't like he did MingMing.
She turned on the television to see the headlines that day. As Brooklyn dropped the mail in front of her she began sorting it through while paying half attention to the news.
"Now, the top story tonight, Tatiana Ivanov and Dimitri Ivanov of the Ivanov Corporation have announced that her only son, the heir to the multi-billion dollar company is to be wed to Hilary Tatibana, the daughter of the oil tycoon John Smith Tatibana. Their wedding will be no less fitting then one for royalty, with the two families spending an estimated 10 million dollars on the wedding ceremony alone." The excited anchor announced, most likely hoping to be able to go and broadcast the wedding live.
Milena froze…Tala was getting married to that slut? She then realized she was holding a fancy lavender envelope. It was titled to a Miss Milena Hiwatari. She opened it hesitantly.
Dear Miss Milena Hiwatari
You are cordially invited to the one and only wedding of Tala Ivanov and Hilary Tatibana. The wedding will be on July 15 but please arrive one week prior for pre wedding ceremonies and such. Please present this invitation to the hosts for admittance. You may bring one guest only due to capacity limits.
Cordially Yours,
Tala Ivanov and Hilary Tatibana
"What's that?" Brooklyn asked, noticing the fancy paper.
"It's an invitation to Tala Ivanov and Hilary Tatibana's wedding." Milena replied softly.
"Whoa! You mean the ones just on TV right now?" Brooklyn asked his eyes widening.
"Yeah, Tala's my brother's best friend, so we hung out a lot." Milena replied forcing a smile.
"Nice…" Brooklyn relied speechless.
"You want to come with me? I'm allowed to bring one guest." Milena asked hesitantly.
"Sure…I don't have anything better to go to." Brooklyn smirked.
Milena grinned, she felt relieved that Brooklyn was coming, which would prevent her from meeting Tala face to face alone.
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As Milena and Brooklyn got off the plane, the site of Cathy and Kai greeted them. Kai and Brooklyn exchanged an intense stare, before Kai decided he would accept Brooklyn. For now at least.
Cathy stared at Brooklyn raising an eyebrow.
"Why does he look so much like Tala?" She whispered anxiously into Milena's ear.
"He might look like him, but he's a completely different person than Tala." Milena answered back.
"I see." Cathy was satisfied for now, wanting to see how this "Brooklyn" would act.
As they went to get the luggage, Brooklyn carried both suitcases with ease, as Kai carried a third.
"Such a gentleman!" Cathy teased.
"I try to be." Brooklyn smiled.
As they drove past the Ivanov's mansion on their way to their own house, Milena was shocked at how much it had transformed. It was bustling with activity and people were already streaming in and out of the massive iron-wrought gates.
Tala and Hilary had decided to hose the wedding in his massive backyard, partially because it offered a breathtaking view, and because neither of them was really that religious to want it in a church.
A few days passed at Milena and Brooklyn settled in, and it was the day of the rehearsal dinner.
Milena had bought a fancy pale blue spaghetti strapped dress for the wedding that went well with her hair, as she tried to pin her silky locks up onto a messy bun.
Brooklyn was wearing a formal white suit that seemed to enhance his almost angelic features even more.
Cathy, being the stubborn girl she is, insisted on wearing pants, much to Hilary's annoyance. She was wearing formal slinky black bellbottom dress pants and a silky red and black tank that was layered at the bottom.
Milena, being the one that took the longest to get ready, found everybody already waiting for her when she went downstairs. Kai was wearing a formal black tux, contrasting greatly to Brooklyn's white.
As they got into the chartered limo, seeing as all the guests were filthy rich and most were famous, Hilary demanded on all the guests arriving in limo's to make her wedding seem more impressive, the four of them decided to share one to not waste too much gas.
As they exited the limo, Brooklyn was awed. There were so many celebrities, as well as founders and CEO's and such of many multi-million and billion dollar companies. He had never seen so many of the Forbes Richest People in one place.
Tala and Hilary were greeting guests in the Ivanov's enormous ballroom.
Hilary was dressed in an absurdly expensive custom-made strapless silk gown.
Milena had to admit she looked stunning. She had sparkles sprinkles in her hair, making it glitter every once in a while, yet though Milena couldn't pinpoint it, something seemed off about her. Milena had been at a good deal of weddings, and somehow Hilary didn't seem like she was getting married the next day, it seemed more like she was just hosting a party.
As they went up to greet the young woman, Milena's eyes strayed, trying to find a certain red head.
Taking her eyes hesitantly off the red hair, Milena congratulated the brunette with a wide grin. The brunette smiled haughtily as she thanked them, before going back to an engaged conversation with a model from Playboy.
A gentle hand suddenly grabbed Milena's wrist, at first she thought it was Brooklyn, trying to stick together with her, as she turned around with a brilliant smile.
Only her smile froze halfway, as she turned around and saw it wasn't Brooklyn, but another redhead. She quickly scanned her surroundings for her boyfriend, hoping he was still beside her.
Lady Luck wasn't on her side though, and she couldn't spot the familiar orange hair anywhere.
"Trying to avoid me?" The smooth voice asked, flowing perfectly out of the smirking pair of lips. The groom was wearing a completely black suit, silky black shirt and all. If it were even possible, he had gotten even more handsome than the last time she saw him half a year ago. Though it seemed like he wasn't sleeping well, there were extremely faint, but definitely there, black marks under his eyes, and his whole presence seemed more tired. Milena guessed it was because of the stress of the wedding, and most probably the excitement and nervousness.
"N-no." Milena muttered, glancing up at the turquoise eyes that stared down at her with amusement.
"I would think otherwise, you haven't even tried to find me to talk to me since you came." The smirk faded to a pout, as the red head shook her arm gently to emphasize his disappointment.
"Sorry, but it's you wedding you know, and I didn't want to interrupt you, especially since you seem so busy." Milena apologized, trying to avoid his piercing gaze.
A hand placed itself under her chin, and tilted her head up to meet the bright turquoise eyes.
"I would never be too busy to talk to you." Tala whispered in her ear.
"And I think you owe me some explanations…Come on." The red head started dragging her across the ballroom to an enclosed study.
Milena's mind screamed no, trying to get him to let go, but her body seemed oddly detached from her mind, as she allowed the red head's touch to stay on her arm, feeling oddly relaxed at his touch.
As they entered the study, Tala shut the door behind him, staring right at the blunette.
"You owe me a lot of explanations Milena."
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Somewhere else in the ballroom, the lone orange head stood, trying to find his girlfriend among the throngs of people.
It helped greatly that he was above average height as just barely 6 foot, but he couldn't spot her.
Suddenly, he spotted pale blue cloth among the people, and the all too familiar royal blue hair with light blue streaks.
What unnerved him was a handsome red head that had his hand latched onto his girlfriend's arm all-too intimately, as they walked off together to another more secluded room down the magnificent hall of the mansion.
Brooklyn followed his gut feeling and decided to follow the pair, though his mind screamed no at him.
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Read and Review please! Wow, this story is coming to an end…only about 2-3 more chapters including an epilogue. And check out my other Beyblade stories: Meteor Garden, Because I'm a Girl, and my new one shot, Everyday Without You.