The next mourning Usagi woke up in a haze. She thought about the before. She really didn't know what to think about it. She had an awesome time, it was just the kiss. He felt like she betrayed herself. She knew she wasn't ready for another relationship just yet, so why did she allow him to kiss her like that? But it was just a kiss, right? It was like he was asking for a relationship... or was he? She knew the kiss wasn't saying; 'Thanks for great night. I had fun, let's do it again sometime.' It wasn't that kind of kiss.
No, he wasn't asking for a relationship. He couldn't be. He knew she wasn't ready for another one yet. She had told him so many times. They were just friends. So then why couldn't she get him out of her head? Why was he always there? Maybe it's because she had never known such kindness from some one she had just met. No one ever treated her this good. Not even Mamoru did. Not even before she found out he was on crack. So then what was the problem with getting into a relationship with Damon? Because I'm not ready, she reminded herself. Besides, for all she knew, he could be acting like this just to get what he wants and then he would act like the complete asshole he really was. And not to mention--
"Hey," Becky had walked into the room, "There's someone at the door for you."
"Can I ask you something? You've known Damon for awhile right?"
"Since high school."
"What is he like? I mean is he a decent guy or is he an asshole?"
Becky cocked an eyebrow, "You spend all last night with him. Shouldn't you know what he's like by now?"
"I just need to know that he's not putting on an act."
Becky sat down on the bed, "Listen, Damon never acts like anything but what and who he is. With Damon what you see is what you get. Why? Is everything okay?"
Usagi nodded, "Yeah, I just needed to know."
"I see. Anyway, "Becky pointed out the door, "There's someone waiting for you at the door."
"Oh right, I forgot." Usagi, knowing that it was probably Alexis or one of her other girlfriends, didn't even bother changing or brushing her hair and stumbled to the front door. She was mortified when she saw who was waiting for her: a tall man with dark hair and dark eyes.
"Well, at least now I've seen you at your worst." Damon grinned.
"Are you saying that I look that bad?" Usagi asked still wide eyed at the shock of seeing him.
"No. But I've seen when you're all done up. When you're just casual. When you're really drunk and when you're crying. and now I've seen you first thing after you wake up. Somewhere in there I'm pretty is your worst. I've seen all sides of you... More or less."
"You think so?" Usagi challenged.
Damon smiled, "I know so. Now get dressed. I'm taking you out for breakfast."
"What?"
"Hurry up. I'm giving you 10 minutes and if you not ready by then I'm taking you as are. So you better hope that you've at least go pants on." Usagi's eyes widened again. "GO! You've already wasted 30 seconds."
Damon had found a small family run pancake house, that he had decided to take Usagi to. Which she was thrilled about going.
"So," Damon began after they had orders, "Reason I brought you out was to apologize."
Usagi furrowed her brow, "Apologize? For what?"
"Last night; when I kissed you."
Usagi's eyevrows shot up, "You're apologizing for a kiss?"
Damon nodded, "Yes. I tried once and yo said no. Yet I did it anyway. And for that I apologize."
"You don't have to. It's okay, really."
Damon shook his head, "No, it's not. I stepped over my boundaries. Will you accept my apology or not?"
"Yes, but I don't think it's necessary."
"It is. Don't argue. Now, what do you want to do after we eat?"
He was apologizing for a kiss? She couldn't believe it. Though he did have a point, she did say no. Was this guy for real? No one had ever made her as important as he did. But still...
"What's the catch?"
Damon frowned, "What do you mean?"
"Well, I've just met you and so far you've always been there to talk to when I need to. You take me place that are my choice and now you're apologizing for a kiss? What's the catch?"
Damon leaned closer to her across the table, "Usagi. There's no catch. I know you've been hurt and are cautious when entering another relationship, with good reason. But understand that this is the way I am. I was taught from an early age to respect everyone and to be a good friend. Also, watching the way my father treated my mother, I promised myself that I wouldn't be like him and I would treat my girlfriends like gold, the way they deserve to be treated. (Unless of course they prove that they don't deserve it, and then they're nothing longer my girlfriends.) So with me; there's no strings attached. Do I think you're beautiful? Yes. Do I want to be your boyfriend? Yes. Do I want to get you into bed? Hell, yes, "Usagi's eyes widened, "Am I will to only be your friend until you decide that you want another relationship and are ready? Definitely. Of course when you are ready for another relationship, I hope you have me in mind," he smiled, "But as far as there being a catch, you don't have to worry about that. The more you get to know me, the more you will come to realize that I'm very honest and up front. I don't lie; it's too much work and creates too much stress. Besides, I could never lie to someone like you," Usagi blushed and looked down at the table, "Which brings me to my next question," Damon continued, "You act like this is the first time anyone has treated you like this."
Usagi nodded, "It is."
"Really? How did the other fuck head treat you?"
Usagi wanted to laugh at Mamoru's new nickname, but fought the urge, "He wasn't all that bad up until the end. But he never gave me the choice of what to do. We always had to agree on what we did. The only time is got my choice was on my birthday."
"Why wouldn't he give you the choice?"
Usagi shrugged, "I just he didn't want to be bored doing things he didn't want to do."
Damon frowned, "How can anyone bored when they're with you? No matter what they're doing? Speaking of which, you never answered my previous question: What do you want to do after we eat?"
Usagi shrugged, "I don't know. The mall?"
Damon smiled, "I'm down for that. Now what I'm about to say could possibly contradict everything we just talked about, but I was thinking that we could go to this great German restaurant Is know of for lunch. Only if you want to though."
Usagi grinned mischievously, "Okay. But only if we go for Japanese sometime."
"Sure," Damon nodded his head once, "We can do that later tonight. We'll go for dinner. Sound like a plan?"
"It certainly does."
Usagi played with her hair as she looked in the mirror. Several weeks had passed since Damon apologized for the kiss. Since then he hadn't tried to kiss her again. Except for one time, but he caught himself and pulled away. She had wished, however that he would make a move on her soon, she knew she would never be able to take the first step. But was she ready for another relationship? She was as ready as she was going to be. But that night was one of the funest night she had shared with him. The Japanese dinner was an experience. They had found a traditional Japanese restaurant. Which meant that they had a small private dinning area where they had to take off their shoes before entering. They had a low square dinning table they knelt at. Thought it was hallowed out under the table so people who couldn't kneel, could sit as if on a chair. Damon was soon using that. He admitted that this was his first time eating Japanese, so he trusted Usagi to order for him. He was like a deer caught in the head lights with fascination when the server and Usagi spoke to each other in Japanese. When it came time to use the chopsticks it was an experience for Damon and hilarious for Usagi to watch him struggle with them. She suggested that he ask for a fork, but he insisted on using the chopsticks.
But now Usagi stood in front of the mirror doing her hair and make-up. She was getting ready to go to the bar where Damon's band was playing. Becky was sitting on the edge of the bath tub, her feet in the water, shaving her legs.
"So," Becky began," What's up with you and Damon?"
"What do you mean?" Usagi asked while applying eyeliner.
"Come on. You know what I mean. You guys are in love with each other. Are you dating yet?"
"No and we are not. We're just friends."
"Then why," Becky twisted around to face her friend, "is it that Damon can never take his eyes of you when you're together? Why is it that you get all giddy whenever just his name is mentioned?"
"I do not! I'm not now."
"Oh Yeah? Damon!"
Usagi tried to fight back a grin and a giggle, but to no avail.
"See? You're totally in love with this guy. So why aren't you two together yet?"
Usagi blushed and was still trying to hide her smile, "I don't know," She sighed, "I don't know if I'm ready to get back on the saddle again. I mean, I'm not over Mamoru completely yet."
"Oh please. Usagi no one gets over their first love completely. If you really loved them then you'll never stop. So if you're waiting until you feel nothing for this guy, you're going to be waiting a long time. But your heart is ready to move on, if it wasn't you wouldn't have fallen in love with Damon."
Usagi knew Becky was right. But what if I get hurt again?
"Come on," Becky said softly, "Take a chance."
Becky and Usagi met everyone at the bar. Damon had yet to arrive, so she had a couple drinks while she waited. Waiting for him felt like eternity. Finally, Damon and the rest of his band walked in. Damon's eye lit up when he saw Usagi walking towards him to greet him.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" Usagi asked. He nodded and followed her into the V.I.P. room that Damon always got when he performed.
"What's up? Is everything okay?" Damon asked as soon as the door was closed.
She didn't answer him. Instead she walked over to him and kissed him full on the mouth. She pulled away and looked up at him. It took Damon a few seconds to recover from the shock, but soon he was look tenderly in her eyes, and finally he moved in for another kiss. A slower, softer, more passionate kiss. As he pulled away he gently bit her bottom lip which caused her to sigh with pleasure. After Usagi recovered from that last kiss, she looked Damon in the eyes and said, "Are you still interested in being my boyfriend?"
Damon raised his eyebrows. It was one surprise after another, not that he was complaining, "Are you serious?"
Usagi shook her head, "No, I got really drunk before you got here and I'm teasing you. Yes! I'm serious!"
Damon smiled and kissed her again. This time more aggressively. The kiss caused Usagi to fall back against the wall. Damon who had his hands on her waist, moved them to her lower back and pulled her closer to him so that their bodies lay flat against each other. Usagi pulled away and gasped when he did this. He moved over to her earlobe and began to play with it with his tongue. She gasped and tightened her grip around his shoulder and the back of his neck. Damon picked Usagi up and carried her over to the couch. He laid her down and followed, laying slightly on top of her. He continued to kiss her neck the part of her chest that was exposed by her low V-neck tank. Usagi began to moan in pleasure. She ran her fingers through hair and caressed his back with her other hand. Damon was now entirely on top of her and he let hi right hand slide down her side until he reached her outer thigh, he let his other hand play with her hair. She moved her hand up from his back to the side of his neck where she traced her fingers. The sensation sent rifts of pleasure through him causing him to ride his crotch up in hers. She felt him hard against her warmth. He slide his right hand under the small of her back He stopped his gentle kisses and looked down at her. He smiled, kissed the tip of her nose and then her again. This time he gently forced his tongue into her mouth. He pulled away and looked down at her, breathing heavy, "You have no idea how much I want you right now," He kissed her again short and sweet. She was about to say something when there was a knock at the door, "Damon?" John's voice came from the other side, "I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but we're on in five."
Damon heaved a sigh, "Alright. I'll be right there." Damon sat up and run his hands through his hair in frustration, "God damn it, "He mumbled under his breath. He turned to Usagi, "I'm gonna have to take a rain check. Sorry." He kissed her gently.
Usagi smiled and rubbed his back, "It's okay. Go do your show."
They left room and parted ways. Damon went to get his guitar and then to the stage, Usagi headed straight for the bar where she order 2 shots of tequila and sucked them both back and order another.
She couldn't believe what just happened. Although she enjoyed every minute of pleasure he had given her. He had expressed he wanted to do more than just lying there kissing each other. She wasn't sure if she wanted to do that, and she was beginning to believe that he only wanted to be in a relationship with her just to have sex with her. It sounded that way anyway. As soon as she agreed to be in a relationship with him, he moved in for the kill. She felt like shit. She couldn't stay here anymore, she was drinking herself to death and right now she couldn't stand listening to his music. She got up and stumbled to the door. Suddenly she knew she was falling. The last thing she heard before she hit the ground was the music stopping abruptly, Damon shouting something couldn't understand and then silence.
Well, that's it for part 10. Hope you enjoyed. Don't forget to review.