She quietly shuffled out of her room while trying not to awaken Bella who had gotten in an hour before and headed straight to bed. Luna grabbed her bag, and headed out the door. She got in to her Prius, and pulled out in to the road. The traffic was surprisingly good considering that it was 7:30 on a Saturday night, so she arrived at the Luxor by 7:50. After parking her car, she wandered inside wondering where she was supposed to meet Criss in the expansive lobby. She finally settled on sitting at the same spot they had talked the previous night. Her mind began to ponder why she had to wear warm clothing in spring. Then suddenly pulled away from her thoughts, Luna saw Criss in front of her.
"Hey," he said walking over to Luna as she stood. "It's really good to see you again, Luna," he stated in a voice barely louder than a whisper. Cold shivers surged through Luna's body, and made her grateful for the warm clothing.
"It's good to see you too," she responded trying to maintain her composure. As they stood there, she literally had to hold her body back, because she wanted to kiss him again so badly. Fortunately Criss took her by the hand and began walking towards the elevator. She noticed that he was in warm clothing too, wearing a black jacket over a long sleeve shirt, and jeans as well. Luna turned red with shame as the thoughts of hot elevator scenes ran through her head. "So, where are we going?" she asked breaking the silence as they began to ascend.
"It's a surprise," Criss responded smiling slyly. "But then after the surprise I figured we could go to my room and have dinner. How's that sound to you?" Luna smiled, and thought that doing anything with this man sounded good to her, but of course she couldn't say that aloud.
"Sounds great! But will you tell me one thing? Why do I have to dress warm?" She implored widening her eyes like a puppy.
"Aw, that's not fair! You're not supposed to use cuteness to make me reveal surprises!" Criss laughed, never lowering his gaze from hers. He loved how Luna could look so beautiful, while wearing a baggy sweatshirt and jeans. It was also nice to see that she was so comfortable with herself, because that was a rare quality in a woman these days.
"Plllleeeasseee tell me?" Luna pried while adding a pout to her begging eyes. But just as she finished speaking the elevator stopped.
"Oh, come on, we're almost there anyways," Criss said leading her down the hallway. Luna followed along even more puzzled than before. What could there be on the top floor of the Luxor hotel that required warm clothing. At the end of the hall, a large man with a fancy security badge was waiting at a door marked "Authorized Personnel Only : NOT AN EXIT". Criss walked up to the man, who proceeded to open the door, and Criss nodded his head as a gesture to follow. Luna did as he wished, but was starting to feel very nervous. They walked up a few flights of stairs, and then Luna saw it. They had reached the tip of the Luxor and all that separated themselves from the world vast sky was the glass around them. But Criss quickly changed that.
"Are you ready for this?" he asked her smiling excitedly. Luna looked pale, but she couldn't help but to be completely ecstatic as well. She nodded her head meekly, since her tongue now refused to put together syllables. Criss opened the side of the glass pyramid, and instantly the two were assaulted by strong winds from all sides. Criss took Luna's hand and they crawled out on to the top. Luna was breathless, and stared in awe at all of the lights below them. It was the most incredible thing she had ever experienced. She turned to Criss, who had been watching her. She mouthed 'thank you' since their voices couldn't be heard over the howling wind. Luna's pony tail flew around behind her, and she laughed to herself as she realized Criss' hair was long enough to do the same. 'you're welcome' he silently responded. Luna looked back at the sight, and let it all sink in.
"So was that amazing or what?" Criss asked as they went back down the stairs. Their cheeks were red from the wind, and their hair was completely tangled, but they had a glow about them nonetheless.
"Criss, that was spectacular," Luna said on the verge of tears. "I can't even put it in to words. I don't know how to thank you!" Criss paused and turned to face Luna.
"I think I have an idea," he said smiling mischievously. He leaned in to kiss her, and Luna didn't have a second thought this time. She just leaned right back and enjoyed the tingling sensations he sent through her. When they broke Criss leaned his head against hers baring a goofy smile.
"I don't think we're quite even yet," Luna said as she pulled him in to her again. Criss raised his eyebrows in surprise of her new found affection. They opened the door and walked out hand in hand. Luna noticed the guards name tag on the way by, and turned back for a moment.
"Thanks a ton Wally," she said giggling. Criss smiled and held her closer to his side as they reached his room.
A/N -- So yes, this chapter was kind of gushy, but I happen to think it's sweet. And once again, review are truly greatly appreciated.
P.S. This all seems too good to be true doesn't it? hinthinthint And no, I don't mean she's dreaming.