I don't owb tenchi muyo

been a while but i've been wrting just not posting,anywho hope you enjoy.

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The chill of the wintry breeze swam through my locks like a twirling waltz, as the shuffling of my feet on the chilled pavement echoed through the serene street. My breath could be seen in the cold stale air as I sighed with self aggravation.

"You came all this way just to stand in front of the building."

I mumbled to myself as I glanced over the worn warehouse, my feet seemingly making an everlasting impression in the snow covered ground. I was a statue standing in front of rusty double doors. With another profound sigh I decided to be a statue no longer. My long limb reached forward a made contact with cold steel. The sound of my knock seemed to echo endlessly, when suddenly it was replace with an eerie creaking of the door cracking open ever so slightly.

"Hey, you look cold, come on in"

His voice was thunderous and full of cheer, as he swung the door open with a warm inviting appearance. I have to admit I was a little startled by his surprisingly giddy greeting, but the feeling of the heat from inside the building gently bringing life back into my cold flesh seductively pulled me in.

"Why thank you"

I said half-way in reverie, as my mind engulfed itself in the sensation of the heated area. I stood inside indulging in the warmth so much that the closing of the door was like a whisper and the voice of Mr. Keito almost eluded me.

"Would you like me to take you coat?"

He suggested for the second time.

"Oh, yes please"

I said pulling myself out of a daydream. It would seem today was a day for dreaming.

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After a half hour of pleasant hospitable customs, we began our first day of work.

"Just skate, do whatever you feel like. Just pretend I'm not even in the room"

He coached me as I laced up my skates. Not a moment later I was placing my skate on the ice, and began. Starting with simple turns and swaying every now and then, for some reason I was just too nervous and felt a slight bit out of place. I mean I was skating for a total stranger, why wouldn't I be nervous. However, soon it was just like the skating rank from yesterday. Everything else disappeared, and it was like I was back at home, just me and the dazzling surroundings. The white trees surrounding me started to come into view, as the snow flurries soared into the heavens with every stroke of wind. It was like paradise, and I felt more at peace than ever.

Mr. Keito was so amazed at how deeply I had relaxed; he was so amazed that he almost forgot about painting me.

Before I knew it the two hours we had agreed on were up, and Mr. Keito was calling to me.

"Yes?"

I muttered as I slowly pulled myself out of my daydream.

"Just wanted to let you know that you're free to go now"

Mr. Keito said with a slight chuckle as he put his stuff up. I blushed a little wondering how long I was in my daydream. Not wanting to look crazier just standing there thinking about it I nodding quickly and skated over to the side and sat on the bench.

"So how is it so far?"

I asked unlacing my skate; I seriously needed to make some small talk after a moment of embarrassment like that.

"Well, it's not as easy as I thought. Nothing seems good enough, when I watch you in your zone like that, there an essence exerting from you that's breath taking; I just hope I can do you justice with my painting. I mean you're just stunning"

He replies, mostly talking to himself, as my shocked face went unseen by him. Me stunning? I thought to myself as I watch him pack up his stuff. This guy better watch out, I just might get a crush. Blushing wildly I cheerfully finished changing my skates and departed.

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Kiyone said she would have everyone meet me in the park, but to be honest my mind was still on Mr. Keito's words. Stunning, he said I was stunning. I thought continuously as I strolled along lost in the memory of his words.

"Daydreaming?"

A familiar voice said with a chuckle. It was Tenchi! How could I have not noticed? I screamed to myself as I wondered how goofy I must have looked. An image of me blushing as I walked goofily in a daydream popped in my head. Realizing I was doing it yet again I nodded slightly with embarrassment.

"Where are the others?"

I asked, mostly because I wanted to get off the subject but also because I was wondering if I heard what Kiyone said earlier clearly.

"They're infatuated with this jewelry store around the corner."

He said pointing behind him with his thumb. I could just imagine everyone drooling over the diamonds. However, even though I was slightly tempted to join them, this would be a superb time to get everyone's gift. Just one problem, I didn't really know my way around without some kind of instructions. Maybe I could ask Tenchi where some good stores are at?

"But hey, don't you still need to shop for gifts too? How about I help you? If you're anything like the others I bet you don't know your way around either"

He said laughing and grabbing my hand as he pulled me along. To be completely honest I could have died happily right then and there! He was holding my hand, my hand! And his hand was so warm too; he was warm. I thought as I watched him smile and point at the different buildings, talking about how that's good for this and that's good for that. But I couldn't help myself from wondering why I loved him so and how he would never know how much I really did. What was it about Tenchi that made my heart melt? I knew it wasn't the fact that he was from Jurai, and that traditionally we were to be wed, because being away from my home's exasperating rules was happiness beyond words; even if that one particular rule was quite intriguing. After stopping at several stores, my hands started to get cluttered with bag handles.

"Can we stop for a minuet?"

I ask finally giving in to my body who was screaming out that fact that it needed a break.

"Sure"

He said pointing over to a bench. He was enjoying himself I could tell, like a kid on Christmas. We sat back on the bench and I found myself starring at him. He was glowing with contentment, and it made me think, this very moment was truly perfect.

"What?"

He said with a slight smile. SHIT! I screamed, he caught me starring at him. What am I going to do? Come on Ayeka think on your toes, say something!

"I was just thinking….that..um…restaurant we passed, over there, you see? We should all go there for a Christmas eve dinner out."

Thank you lord in heaven that was a great recovery, of course I did falter a bit in the beginning but I think I picked it up rather well. I praised myself as I glanced over his features to see if he was buying it.

"You know what that's a great idea. And we could all open one present too! Great idea Ayeka"

He said with immense approval of the idea. I for one was just relieved that I escaped another embarrassing moment in life.

"So ready to venture out again?"

He asked standing up and extending his hand; an offer which I could never refuse. Nodding gleefully I grabbed his hand and strolled off with him at my side.

"Let's see I got Sasami, Ryoko, Washu, Mihoshi, Kiyone, Grandpa…all I need to get is yours. Hey look at that, those are gorgeous! Why are they identical though? Friendship rings maybe?"

I said with my face plastered to the display window. Twin rings both identical, both beautiful. Platinum bands with distinctive designs engraved into them, they were expensive, you could tell just by looking at them.

"What do you think?"

I asked turning my gaze to Tenchi's, who was slightly blushing. He stepped forward closer to me; his blush getting more distinctive.

"Those..their identical because they are promise rings."

He stated simply, but I just didn't get it, what were they supposed to be promising? Giving him a puzzled look I debated on whether I should question further. He smiled slightly, which let me know he could tell I didn't get it.

"Like a promise of marriage, not as official as engagement, but like a promise of love and stuff."

It seemed really romantic, a promise of love. On Jurai it was arranged, not really much romance, no promises, just duties to fulfill. It was funny as I glanced at Tenchi, who was still blushing, he seemed nervous.

"Hey Ayeka,"

He whispered out of the blue. Turning to him our eyes locked, he seemed serious.

"Yea,"

Was all I could manage to get out. In my heart I was secretly hoping for him to confess that he loved me and only me, but if he just said my name again, truly that would make me just as happy. His lips parted and I knew he was going to speak.

"There you guys are!"

Dammit I protested as Mihoshi's voice echoed as she ran down the crowded street towards us. I could see in his eyes that he was slowly pulling back from whatever he was about to do, and I wanted nothing more than to pull it out of him in the seconds we had left, but I was too weak. Suppressing my longings I quickly plastered on a smile.

"Hey Mihoshi, how was the jewelry store?"

Tenchi said happily. As much as I wanted to I didn't try to read him, mostly because I was a little afraid of what I might find. So I stripped the entire situation from my mind and strolled over to Mihoshi and the others who were trailing not to far behind.

"There were lots and lots of pretty diamonds"

Mihoshi said with sparkling eyes

"That is until she tripped and broke a glass full of them"

Kiyone said with an annoyed and tired voice, I assumed that they had run out in the nick of time before the store clerk could point them out. The thought actually brought a genuine smile to my face. Mihoshi drooling over the jewelry and then bang, all goes to hell.

"So I see you've managed to steal Tenchi for yourself"

That voice, every time I hear it I just want to punch something really hard. Sighing at Ryoko's whimsical sarcasm I bit my tongue while my ego screamed for a comeback to put her in her place. However looking over at Sasami and remembering the whole holiday customs and how much it meant to her I swallowed my pride and replaced it with a smile.

"What's you favorite color?"

I simply stated looking straight into her eyes. I had to admit I was very curious to how she was going to react, but I tried my best not to show it.

"…What?"

Her look was priceless, it was a 'is this leading into a comeback or did she not hear what I just said to her' kind of expression. Muffling my laughter I decided to end her confusion peacefully.

"Never mind, I was wondering because of the Christmas gift but I think I can figure it out."

I couldn't help but smile slightly, turning to Sasami I continued talking.

"Well it's chilly out here how about we head home"

She nodded cheerfully at my proposal, probably happy about me not giving into a theatrical fight with Ryoko, but she was happy nonetheless and for me that is all that mattered.

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