Makoto turned her face away from Mel as a small tear ran down her cheek. She wiped her cheek oh her shoulder and looked back at Mel. "Let's go see what movies you got to watch huh."
Mel nodded and the two of them walked back into the apartment. "I take it Mirror has two faces is out huh." Mel chuckled slightly.
Makoto looked at her and shrugged, "Depends what else you got?"
Mel pointed at the large bookcase full of movies. "I have no idea you tell me Mako-chan." Mel smiled and walked into her kitchen.
Makoto smiled and followed Mel into the kitchen. "Oh no you're not running off and leaving me to pick the movie ai."
"Nani?" Mel blinked a few times confused then smiled "Never mind I figured out what you jus said. Guess my mind is some place else." Mel chuckled. "Let me finish up in here then I'll be out."
Makoto looked at Mel concerned. "Um ok I'll wait for you on the sofa." Makoto walked out of the kitchen and sat on the sofa. A few moments later Mel emerged from the kitchen with another huge bowl of popcorn. The two girls looked at the movies and finally decided on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Mel took the DVD from Makoto and walked over to the entertainment center and put the movie in her digital DVD player then walked over to her 70 inch wall mounted flat screen TV and turned it on. While the TV warmed up Mel searched for the DVD remote. "Ma fa na ble! Where the hell did it go?"
"Where did what go ai?" Makoto asked laughing because she was holding the remote in her hand.
"The damn re- so you have it huh. Just how long were you going to make me look for the damn thing before you told me you had it?"
Makoto smiled evilly. "Oh I dunno. By the way Mel how much did that thing cost ya anyways?"
"Rude aren't we." Mel smiled and chuckled slightly "You wanna know how much the TV was or how much the wireless digital DVD player cost?"
Makoto raised her left eye brow and looked at Mel. "Hmmm how bout both."
"Well the TV was 15, ooo dollars and the DVD player was um...shit it was like 20 thou." Mel rubbed the back of her neck and smiled nervously at Makoto.
Makoto just shook her head and chuckled. "You really are a baka you know that."
"Me no los rapidos I know. Estupido thaz me."
The two girls laughed and after a few minutes of tickling Makoto she finally surrendered the remote to Mel. Mel picked up another remote and hit a button. The large room was soon filled with very loud heavy metal music. Mel quickly hit another button and turned the music off. She shook her head and hit another button and the lights turned off. Mel finally got comfortable. She leaned back against the soft leather cushions and stretched her arms along the back of the sofa and crossed her feet and rested them on the coffee table. Makoto sat down next to her with her legs folded under her. She blushed as she cuddled close to Mel and rested her head on her shoulder. Makoto slowly wrapped her hands around Mel's waist. Through Mel's shirt Makoto could feel the definition of Mel's ab muscles. Mel smiled softly and draped her left arm over Makoto's shoulders.
she still has such strong arms. Makoto nuzzled Mel's neck before kissing it lightly. Makoto then put her head back where it rested on Mel's shoulder and watched the movie.
Mel looked down lovingly at Makoto cuddled up next to her and smiled. Mel blushed at her bodies reactions to having Makoto in her arms. "You feel chilly. Do you want me to go get you a blanket?"
Makoto looked at Mel and blushed at the flicker of longing in Mel's eyes. "No its ok. I'm fine just how I am." Makoto snuggled closer to Mel. "I just want you to hold me please."
Mel smiled "I can do that." Mel never took her eyes off of Makoto the remainder of the movie.
Makoto felt Mel shift a little on the couch and looked up at her. That action and the fact Mel could feel Makoto's taunt hard nipples through her shirt pushed Mel past her limit. With the song (Everything I do) I do it for you playing on the TV Mel pulled Makoto up to eye level and kissed her deeply. Makoto's eyes went wide as Mel captured her lips then mouth in a hot kiss. Makoto blushed deeply when Mel decided to add to the kiss by using her tongue ring. Makoto at first kissed Mel back then tightened every muscle in her body and pushed Mel away.
Mel blinked a few times and smiled softly before she reached over with her right hand and softly caressed Makoto's cheek then letting her arm rest on the back of the couch. Makoto looked down at the sofa then back up at Mel who still had that look in her eyes. "Gomen nasai Mel I didn't mean to push you away like that I-" Makoto's mind went blank as she saw Mel smirk slightly before reaching over and wrapping her arm around Makoto's slender yet toned waist, and pulling her to her once again.
Mel spoke in a soft husky voice "Don't be sorry princess. If you're uncomfortable doing this say so now and I won't do it again. If not please let me make you happy again."
Makoto sat there silently for a few moments and looked deep into Mel's eyes almost searching for the answer.
Mel smiled softly. "You won't find the answer in my eyes angel. Look inside yourself for the answer."
Makoto nodded slightly and sighed. "Can you Mel? Can you make me happy?"
Mel looked at Makoto and smiled softly "Look deep inside yourself angel only you know if I can make you happy. But if you let me I will."
Makoto was quiet for a few minutes then smiled softly. She repositioned herself so that she was straddling Mel's waist. Makoto ran her fingers through Mel's thick rainbow hair and smiled. Mel sat forward and wrapped her arms around Makoto's waist and captured her lips and mouth in a deep playful kiss.
Makoto woke up the next morning and looked around. When she went to get up she felt familiar arms grab her and pull her close. "Mmmm where you going angel?"
Makoto smiled. "To the bathroom for a shower if that's ok with you."
Mel chuckled. "Yea sure help yourself." Mel let Makoto go and rolled over.
Makoto smiled warmly as she got out of bed and walked down the hall to the bathroom. She kinda chuckled at the theme of Mel's bathroom. The shower curtain was black and had lightning streaking threw it. The towels were black along with the bath mat. Makoto pulled the shower curtain back to reveal a black marble tub slash shower. Makoto shook her head and put the water on. She pulled the shower curtain closed undressed and got in. A heavy sigh escaped her lips as she let the warm water wash over her.
Mel laid in her bed with a soft smile on her face that soon faded when a small black cat jumped up on her chest. In a sleepy annoyed tone Mel spoke to the cat. "What do you want Dortia?"
The cat sounding just as annoyed answered her. "Why in the hell did you do that?"
"Do what?"
"Tell her all that."
"Come off it cat you know damn well why I did that."
The cat stood up and walked up to Mel's face so her nose was touching Mel's. "You better hope all this doesn't blow up in your face Melanie." The cat then jumped off the bed and walked out of the room.
Mel sighed and rolled over on her stomach. "Grouchy cat." Mel let her right arm hang off the bed.
Makoto turned the water off and stepped out of the shower grabbing a towel and wrapping it around herself. Makoto giggled. "Guess I gotta go raid Mel's closet fer cloths." Makoto walked out of the bathroom and into Mel's bedroom and shook her head. "Now doesn't this look familiar?"
Mel smiled "Yea but you were in a gi last time not my bath towel. Let me guess you need cloths."
"Yup if I may borrow sum."
Mel rolled over and sat up. "Well my pants, shirt, socks and boxers will fit ya but gomen princess but my bra's won't." Mel chuckled at the glare she received from Makoto. Mel got out of bed. She was still wearing her school uniform slacks, and her sports bra. Makoto noticed the sun like symbol around Mel's navel with 'warrior' written above it, and the large hunter green dragon that covered her back. Through the dragon tattoo Makoto saw a scar that ran diagonal across the length of Mel's back. She even still had the 'x' scar across her ads.
"You haven't changed one bit you know that. You still look exactly the same. Right down to the scar over your left eye. All that's missing is your cockney accent."
Mel flexed all her muscles as she stretched then she cracked her neck before walking to her closet. "Gee thanks you make it sound like a bad thing. But you still look the same as you did on Jupiter so. I'm warning you I like my cloths a little baggy." She handed Makoto a pair of faded blue Levis loose fit jeans, a baggy black T-shirt that had Godsmack written across it with their symbol below it. She then walked over to her dresser and pulled out a pair of half silver half black silk boxer and a pair of sock and set them all on her bed. "There ya go princess. My turn for the shower." Mel grabbed a pair a loose fitting black leather pants and a silk shirt with Dante from Devil May Cry on it. She walked to her dresser and grabbed a pair of navy blue silk boxers and her white kickboxing sports bra. She then went to the bathroom and closed the door. After about 15 minutes Makoto heard the water shut off. A few minutes later Mel walked into her room fully dressed except she left her shirt undone. "So angel what do you wanna do today?"
"Hmmm I dunno lets go hang out at the arcade. I know the guy there he'll give us free drinks." Makoto smiled and winked at Mel
"The game arcade huh. Alright if you want to. It's been awhile since I've been to an arcade this should be interesting. But I'll have you know it's my treat. We'll even have lunch while we're out ok."
Makoto's emerald eyes sparkled "Ok sounds like a plan to me Mel."
Mel smiled as she buttoned up her shirt leaving the top two buttons unbuttoned her and Makoto walked out of the bedroom. Mel smiled as she stepped around and over her dog, who decided to sprawl out in the middle of the hallway. By the time they got to the parking garage it was well after 1pm. Mel looked at Makoto and winked "So which car you wanna take?"
"W-w-which car?"
"Yea I got a totally supped up 1963 split window stingray, a '69 stingray, a '67 Shelby Cobra and a jeep wrangler. Plus 3 different motorcycles so what's your pleasure?"
Makoto looked at Mel with her right eyebrow raised. "It's a nice day lets take one of your bikes."
Mel smiled. "Ok let's go." Mel walked over to a black Yamaha sports bike and handed Makoto the spare helmet before getting on the bike. After Makoto was on Mel felt her arms wrap loosely around her waist. "Gotta hold on tighter than that angel." After Mel felt Makoto's grip tighten she started the bike and pulled it up into a wheelie and pleaded out of the parking garage.
Mel parked next to a yellow convertible '69 Stingray. As Makoto got off the bike her smile grew. Mel looked at the car. Mel put the helmets in her saddle bags and the two girls walked into the arcade. Makoto smiled and ran up behind a tall blonde and jumped on her back childishly. "Hey Haruka-san."
The blonde smiled and looked at Makoto over her shoulder. "Hey Mako-chan."
"And what has you in such a childish mood today Mako-chan?" A teal haired girl asked wrapping her arms around her lovers arm.
Makoto let go of Haruka and smiled. "Nuttin, I jus got the best nights sleep ever last night that's all." Makoto chuckled slightly. "Oh yea duh how rude of me." Makoto ran back to the door and grabbed a very confused Mel by the arm and drug her up to where her two friends were standing. "Haruka-san, Michiru-san this is Mel. Mel these are my friends Ten'ou Haruka and Kaiou Michiru. Haruka-san-"
"Is one of the best motocross racers in the Tokyo circuit. I lost to her in Madrid last year."
Haruka looked at Mel and raised her left eyebrow. "You raced against me in Madrid?"
Mel smiled "Yup had you a few times too. If I hadn't landed wrong on the last jump I would have won."
The light bulb above Haruka's head finally lit up as she realized who was standing there. "Melanie Chase you little punk." Haruka chuckled. "You better not be corrupting poor Mako-chan. She's too sweet and innocent to hang with the likes of you, you know." Haruka smiled.
"Yea, yea I know, I know. I promise I won't corrupt her too much." Mel smiled at Haruka and winked at Makoto and Michiru.
Makoto shook her head. "You're such a damn flirt you know that Mel."
"Don't I know it." Mel's smile got bigger as she saw Makoto blush.
Michiru looked at Mel and smiled softly. "It's nice to see you again Mel-chan. Would you guys care to join us for lunch?"
"Um ok sure but I got whatever Mako-chan and I order ok."
Haruka nodded and the four girls walked over to a table and sat down.
After they ate the girls sat and talked Mel and Haruka talked about the World Championship Race in Madrid. While Makoto and Michiru asked random questions.
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It was a warm spring morning in Madrid and the stands were already packed. The racers were in their pits making all the final modifications and adjustments on their bikes. Mel leaned up against her bike and sipped her bottle of water. A heavy sigh escaped her lips as she looked up at the sky. Her daydream was cut short by a tap on her shoulder. She jumped slightly as she turned around. Another racer stood before her. Their slate blue eyes matched their race suit. Their short wheat colored hair blew slightly in the wind. They stood about 5'10, and from what Mel could see was quite toned. "Can I um help you?" Mel asked a little confused. The whole year she'd been racing no other racer had approached her in the pit.
The other racer chuckled. "I had to come over and meet the only other girl in the Tokyo circuit. And anyone who can make it this far her first year racing is worth knowing."
Mel blinked a few times then smiled softly. "The names Melanie Chase. But please call me Mel."
"Nice to meet you Mel-chan. The names Ten'ou Haruka."
"Please just Mel. I grew up in Liverpool, England and New York. I'm not used to the whole 'chan' 'san' 'soma' thing." Mel chuckled
"Wow England and America. Tokyo must be a big change for you."
"Yea it iz kinda. I only moved out here cuz well I lived a block away from ground zero. I jus need a change I guess. Have a really rich uncle out there. Gave me a few cars a few bikes a loft and a shit load of money I'll never spend. And the kicker is he wants nuttin to do with me."
Haruka frowned she knew all to well how it felt to not be accepted by family. "What about your mother and father? Don't they miss you?"
"Wouldn't know. They've been 6ft. under since I was 2. So you can see what I focused all my attention on."
Haruka kicked herself for asking. "I'm sorry to hear that. Best of luck out there today." Haruka turned and stared to walk away. Then stopped and turned around. "I'm sure one day you'll find whatever or whoever it is you're looking for. Don't give up on that." Haruka walked back to her bike and rode back to her pit.
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The starting gun shot rang through the calm mid day air and the racers were off. The clear sky around the track slowly became dusty as the race went on. Haruka and Mel were first and second the whole race. When they took the final jump Mel's bike skidded slightly and slowed her down just enough to follow Haruka across the finish line. After the trophy ceremony Mel went back to her pit and loaded her dirt bike into the bed of her truck then sat in the chair on the far side of the pit while the rest of her pit crew loaded the equipment into the truck. Mel focused on the rock that lay at her feet. After starring at it for about 10 minutes she growled and stood up kicking the rock as hard as she could.
Haruka's eye's widened slightly as she watched Mel kick the rock. Mel then sighed heavily and sat back down in the chair and hung her head. Haruka walked up and put a hand on Mel's shoulder. "Are you ok Mel-chan?"
Mel looked up and saw Haruka standing there with a younger, teal haired girl hanging from her arm. Mel sighed heavily. "Yea I'm fine. I just need to get to a gym and pound a heavy bag for a while."
"Your coming to the big celebration aren't you?" the teal haired girl asked softly
"Naw I don't do celebrations. Besides 2nd place has no business there anyways. Have fun though you guys." Mel stood up to leave when Haruka put a hand angrily on Mel's shoulder and spun her around. Her annoyed glare was met by Mel's. Her deep emerald eyes burned into Haruka's slate blue eyes. "What." Was all Mel said.
"There's only one thing in this world I hate more then dresses and that's people like you"
"Then why the fuck you still have your hand on my shoulder."
"Because, you shouldn't be beating yourself up for losing the race. Big fuckin deal you came in 2nd place. Most first year racers would kill to be in your place. You should be happy you made it this far and came in 2nd place." Haruka's hard look softened when she saw Mel's eyes glass over with held back tears. "Look Mel-chan why don't you come with Michiru and me to the party. Afterwards we'll finish up the talk we started earlier."
Mel swallowed down her emotions and shook her head. "I'm sorry Ten'ou-san but I'll jus make you look bad. I'm going to the gym to beat a heavy bag then back to my hotel room to pack." Mel rubbed her neck. "Hold on to her Ten'ou-san. Never let her go or you'll regret it the rest of your life." Mel felt a small tear run down her cheek and turned away from Haruka. She took her race shirt off and removed the padding. Haruka's eyes went wide when she saw the scars all over Mel's back. Mel threw the pads on the ground and put her shirt back on. As she walked away she threw her pads in the truck. She told her manager where she was going and left the track.
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After 3 hours of intense working out Mel went to the locker room and showered then dressed and left. When she got back to her hotel room there was a note stuck to her door. Mel took it off door and walked in. She sat on the bed and read the note. It was from Haruka telling her to meet her in the center of town at midnight. Mel looked at her clock and it said 7:45pm. Mel sighed heavily and flopped over on the bed. No sooner did she get comfortable but there came a soft knock on her door. Mel groaned annoyed and stood up and walked to the door. When she opened it her deep emerald eyes met soft teal ones. "Michiru-san?" Mel asked confused.
"Hai, may I come in I need to talk to you."
Mel stood to the side and allowed Michiru to walk in. "Please excuse the mess I was in the middle of packing."
Michiru walked in and sat in one of the chairs at the small table. She spoke in a soft comforting tone. "What you said to Haruka at the track today. About never letting me go. You spoke as if you had someone you cared deeply for at one time. Why did you let her go?"
"I didn't!" Mel shot back but her look fell as she looked at Michiru. "Gomen nasai I didn't mean to yell. I didn't let her go...she...she had to go." Mel choked back her tears. "I went and saw her the other day and she acted like she didn't remember me. So I wished her well and left."
Michiru looked at Mel and frowned. "I'm sorry that's not what I came here to talk to you about. When you took your pads off your back was covered in scars. You look like you've been threw hell and back again."
"Maybe I was." Mel looked at Michiru with a face void of emotion. "Was there something other than my past you wanted to talk to me about?"
Michiru looked at Mel shyly "I just wanted to know more about you that's all. You will be meeting us at midnight right?" Mel nodded "Good meet us by the fountain."
"Yea ok whatever. Why do you guys wanna meet me at midnight anyways? Why couldn't Haruka-san come here like you did?"
Michiru stood up and walked towards the door. "Just meet us there alright."
END FLASHBACK