You're Here Now


I think the ending was cute. Did you? I know writing authors notes in the middle of a chapter stops the flow. Sorry about that, but sometimes it's just necessary. I was really debating on whether or not I should have, but I just really wanted to say that.


Warning: May contain sexual content in the future

Rating: T for Teen

Couple: Takuto and Mitsuki


Disclaimer: I do not own Full Moon Wo Sagashite or any of the characters associated with the series.


Recap: "Could you..." A blushed caressed her cheeks. "Could you stay with me tonight?" Her heart raced from embarrassment, fear, and excitement. She faced the man before her. He also wore a light blush. Obviously he didn't know what to say. "It's just... I still..." She didn't want to say it. She didn't want to admit her fear. She hated that. The last thing she wanted to need was someone else's protection. "I feel lonely." It was true that she felt lonesome, but not true that that was the reason she wanted him to stay with her.

"I guess I could." Takuto scratched his chin shyly. He'd rather be close by anyway. It would be easier to safeguard her that way. End Recap


Chapter 5: Simple Times


The sunrise was as gorgeous as ever. Oranges, pinks, blues... Few pink-turned clouds resided in the sky. It was destined to be a beautiful day, like so many others had been that month.

Within a comfy male's bedroom, two sleeping teenagers rested side by side. They were unaware of how close they had come to be throughout the night.

Takuto's rightarm was wrapped around Mitsuki's shoulder, her head lay upon his chest. There was silent breathing and the chirping of birds. No other sounds disturbed the peace of the atmosphere.

Mumbling something incoherent, Takuto stirred. His eyes flickered open. A beam of light shun through his curtains and onto his face. Pulling up a hand he tried to block the light. A weight rested on his chest. He's eyes roamed down until the came across a sleeping blond.

"Mitsuki?" His mind needed to clear and process. When he realized their position, a small blush came to his face. His ears burned with embarrassment. He pushed back the urge to jump away, knowing it would wake Mitsuki.

Carefully he removed his hand from around her shoulder. In doing this he had apparently awoken her. Her eyes blinked twice and then widened.

"No!" She screamed. Throwing her hands in the air, Mitsuki began to kick and push. Takuto's eyes widened and he rolled away from her. She screamed, before accidentally rolling of the bed.

"Mitsuki!" He had tried to stop the fall, but had apparently been to late. A small moan of pain reached his ears. He crawled over and looked down to see Mitsuki rubbing her head.

"Nightmare..." She murmured, sitting up.

"You okay?" Takuto's concern reached her. She gazed up at him and blushed. She must look ridiculous.

"Sorry... I had a bad dream and..."

"It's fine." He crossed his arms. He sounded angry, but Mitsuki knew him better than that. There were a few moments of silence.

Mitsuki looked around for a moment, trying to think. What day was it? What time was it? She needed to wake up a tad more. Shaking her head, she found a clock on a wooden dresser.

"Ha!" She smiled. That smile turned to a frown as she noticed what time it really was. "Past twelve... I overslept." Her eyebrows raised in fear. She repeated her previous statement. "I overslept! Oh no! I have a photo shoot at twelve-fourty-five." She scrambled to her feet, but in her rush she fell again.

She banged on the ground with her fist in frustration. She hated being clumsy. Getting to her feet again, her wrist was grasped.

"Mitsuki..." Takuto's voice was firm. She looked back at him and blinked in confusion. "I don't think they'll care if you're late after last night."

"Yeah, but..." Her frown grew larger. "They're counting on me."

"You shouldn't hurt yourself over something so unimportant." He furrowed his brows. His own photo shoot was later. He had nothing to rush for.

"Sorry." She pulled away from him and rushed out the door. He watched her departure.

"Stupid girl... she forgot shoes." He looked down. That look in her eyes had been so... distant. He hated that look, despised it fully.

Plopping down on the couch, Takuto placed a hand on his forehead. This was troublesome. When Mitsuki was sad, everyone seemed to be equally sorrowed. It was the same when she was happy.

Takuto decided he would just take a shower and escort her to her shoot. It was the least he could do. He knew her mind was in a jumble after last nights events. She wouldn't be safe if she went alone.

Looking down at the hand that had grabbed Mitsuki's wrist, Takuto glowered. Blood. She was still bleeding. What would her grandmother say if she saw? Takuto hoped the old woman didn't notice. Mitsuki had enough on her shoulders already.

Later On

Mitsuki eyed the paper. She bit down on her lower lip. Now everyone would know. Her grandmother as well. She had been able to keep it from her when she walked in that morning, but with it in the news she would no longer be able to hide the truth.

She read over the front page again:

Full Moon Attacted While Babysitting

She sighed and slumped down onto the closest chair. She had been the recent main topic in a lot of newspapers. She had wanted to put more excitement into her life, but this was to much. She could feel the media reporters waiting outside the building, just begging for more information.

"Mitsuki?" Masami placed a gentle hand on Mitsuki's shoulder. Full Moon looked over at her manager.

"Hey."

"Shouldn't you be heading home soon? It's getting late."

"I'm fine." She really dreaded the idea of going back home to her grandmother's. It would be a painful experience. She knew that much. She could always just go back to Takuto's, but the last thing she wanted to do was burden him by constantly staying there. She would have to face her grandmother sometime. It was better sooner than later anyway.

"Are you sure? I'm heading back now. I think I should give you a ride."

"I'd rather walk." She smiled at the woman. Masami pulled her handback.

"But after what happened yesterday-" She began to protest.

"Thank you for worrying, but I think I can manage."

"It'll be dark soon." She frowned.

"I know." Mitsuki's smile never faltered. Masami gave her a hard stare. Was she serious? She wasn't completely sure.

"I guess there's no changing your mind?"

"Not a chance." She laughed lightly. Masami smiled, finally, in return.

"I'll be going then. Call me when you get back. I want to make sure you're safe."

"Alright." Mitsuki leaned back into the chair, getting more comfortable. The lights were still bright. They reflected off of the plain white tiles that patterned off throughout the large area.

Watching Masami's departure, Full Moon's smile dispersed. She wanted to be alone now. Yesterday she had only wanted company. She didn't quite understand these feelings well, but there was no changing them.

She thought about her fans. Singing was something that truly made her feel bliss. She would sing always if she could. Slowly she began to hum the melodyof 'Love Chronicle'. That song brought back the memories of her largest concert ever. It was such a happy time, but sadness had been hiding in the shadows.

She had just barely survived surgery and upon awaking, neither of her shinigami were with her. Her voice had gone raw. She had felt more lonely then than any other time in her life. Now was nothing compared to back then. These were the simple times.

"I want a break." Mitsuki truly wanted to go somewhere. Somewhere far away where no one would disturb her. "A vacation..."

"You can have a vacation anytime you want." Full Moon turned when she heard Takuto's voice. He stood there with his arms crossed firmly over his chest. One eyebrow was raised.

"Is that what it seems like?"

"It's not what it seems like. It's the truth." He walked towards her.

"Why are you here?" She didn't say it in a rude way, only ina curious one.

"Because my shoot was across the street." He uncrossed his arms. "I saw a red sports car drive off, but there was no Mitsuki in the passenger seat."

"I wanted to walk."

"It's dark."

"I know."

"Don't be stupid."

"I..." Anger erupted in her face. "I'm not!"

"Are so." Takuto tapped her nose with his pointer finger. His eyes held a hint of playfulness. Mitsuki's rage evaporated just as quickly as it had come. She beamed and giggled. "Come on."

"What?"

"I've got somewhere I want to take you." He held out his hand to her. A small blush burning up his cheeks. Mitsuki hesitated, but took his hand in the end. She grabbed it and he helped her up.

As soon as she was out of her seat, Takuto released the hand and began walking off. She followed close at heal.


Driving down the highway, Takuto's car sped just above the limit. He wasn't really worried about a ticket.

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see." The mysterious gleam in his eyes was large enough to upset Mitsuki. What was he thinking?


Arriving in front of woods, Mitsuki became confused. There was no way she was going into aplace like that. It looked creepy beyond reason. She wasn't one to fear lots of things, especially when Takuto was around, but that was just to much at this timeof night.

"Woods?" She quizzed, hoping this wasn't his plan.


All in all I think this was a pretty crummy chapter. It's also a ridiculous place to leave it off, but what can I say? I spend so much time writing actual stories, by the time I get to my fictions I'm all written out.