Chapter 16
Bastion woke up holding Meg in his arms. He looked at the analog clock hanging up on the wall. He shook his girlfriend's small body. She needs to wake up, it's 9:30 am, and we need to get ready to leave. We should be there before 12 pm noted Bastion. Then an idea hit him, the auburn-headed girl was ticklish. He tickled her side making her jerk around awakened by shock of the tickle torture. She rubbed her eyes and looked displeased.
"What the hell was that for? You know I'm ticklish," complained Meg sitting up. She had fallen asleep in her clothes. Bastion stood up stretching.
"We need to get ready. We need to be there before the boat leaves," answered Bastion pulling her up. Meg moaned unhappily and threw a pillow at him.
"That's all fine and dandy," said Meg sarcastically, "but was it necessary to do that." Bastion shrugged and kissed her forehead.
"I wasn't going to pour cold water on you. Remember you are wearing a white shirt, and that would be awkward," said Bastion looking down at his bare chest. Meg sighed wishing that he wasn't always right. She tackled him pinning him to the floor. Bastion thought what the heck is she doing? She's crazy.
"Don't ever tickle me again," said Meg angrily. Bastion nodded nervously hoping he wasn't blushing. "Now, I am going to take a shower. It shouldn't take too long, but it should be fine since you took yours when you woke up in the middle of the night." Bastion shook his head. Of course he did, but it wasn't his fault, he was just used to waking up that early.
About twenty minutes later, Bastion was already dressed wearing jeans and a collared shirt and he heard Meg say, "Bastion can you get my clothes out of my bag." Bastion grabbed her black mini skirt and some random shirt. He closed his eyes thinking she should not have made me do this as he reached for some underwear and a bra.
"Here you go," replied Bastion opening the door slightly. Meg quickly grabbed them quickly so he'd have a less of a chance of seeing her in a towel. Bastion went back to the living room. Bastion said mentally to his conscience I do believe you are going to get the best of me, but just so you know, it's all her fault. She needs to stop doing this to me.
Meg came out putting on some big black boots. "Do I look okay?" inquired Meg. Bastion stood up with the bags and he smiled sweetly.
"You have no idea how great you look. You put even super models to shame," he responded. Meg smiled thinking He is such a sweetheart. He's genuine. I probably should be nicer to him. She gave Bastion a big hug wishing that they had all the time together before they had to get on the damn boat.
The couple arrived at the dock around 11:30 which made Bastion a tad anxious. What if the dock manager wouldn't let them on because it was so last minute? I wish we didn't get lost in this town contemplated Bastion. Meg, on the other hand, was relaxed and ready to deal with whatever was in store for them. That was how she was raised.
After giving the boat manager their ticket stub, they sat on the boat both wondering what was in store for them at domino. They had their own room, because people assumed that they were either on their honeymoon or eloping. Meg wished that people wouldn't presume such ideas, but there was nothing she could do to convince them otherwise.
"So how long is the trip until we arrive at our destination?" asked Meg attempting to sound like an impatient tourist. Bastion looked at the brochure they had received from his father.
"About five days," answered Bastion, "So we can rest a little from that journey. Besides, I like the sea, it's very relaxing." He looked out the window mentally thanking his father. He had only luck on his side on this trip. He started to unpack his things, organizing them that best he could while making sure Meg had room for her material possessions.
"That sounds like fun," said Meg as she unzipped her boots. "I really wish Raoul was here." She sighed making a distressed Bastion look up. Please tell me she doesn't like him in any way fretted the young man.
"Why?" he asked. Meg grinned evilly as she stroked the side of his face.
"Just so you could smile as I pushed him overboard," she said slightly pushing Bastion. He could only chuckle lightly as he pushed her in return. She forced herself from acting on sexual urges. She kissed him on the cheek.
"You're silly," responded Bastion tickling her side making Meg jump and giggle like a school girl.
"You're unfair," the amused girl replied. She ran behind the couch hoping he would come play hide-and-seek with her. She loved being able to relax like this. Bastion pulled out a notebook trying to make her react. Meg looked over the couch thinking does he really have to work on formulas now? That's so unfair. He works too much.
Bastion looked behind him to see the figure shrinking behind the couch. He jumped over the couch and sat beside her. "I found you," he taunted, "If you are going to hide, don't hide in obvious spots." He laughed as Meg pouted like a spoiled six-year-old brat that didn't get her way. "Meg, don't give me that look," he said as she gave him puppy-dog eyes.
"Do you have to be so mean?" asked Meg cutely, raising her voice an octave higher. Bastion teasingly rolled his eyes at her with a smirk. Meg wondered what he'd say in response; he didn't fall for guilt trips.
"I think you deserve it," answered her boyfriend mischievously. He jumped back over the couch and continued a formula that he had been working on for the perfect deck. He had the formula memorized, written on his bedroom wall, and in that notebook.
Meg pouted, "No, I don't." She slid over by him on the couch resting her head on his shoulder, "You should believe me." Bastion looked down at the girl who was enjoying herself. Bastion grinned and shook his head.
"Sorry, Meg, I don't," Bastion replied. Oh, now I remember why she is so hyper today. She had coffee this morning. Note to self: Never give her caffeine, but I must admit, this side of her is amusing as well as adorable noted Bastion. Meg stood up and stole his notebook. "Meg, give it back," Bastion demanded.
"Only if you say I am a good girl," Meg said holding the spiral-bound book behind her back. He'll take my bait Meg swore deviously.
"Well, I would be lying. I might if you give me my notebook," replied Bastion trying to snatch it from her. Meg turned around rapidly. She wondered what she should do next. She could either give it back or still play hardball. Hardball was most definitely the choice she chose.
"Sorry, then we have no deal," she said twirling around as she held the notebook close to her chest. Bastion deliberated she wants to play this game, then she has a no other option than to attempt to catch up with me. I can outsmart her.
"Well, I won't state that you are a 'good girl' unless you can prove it," provoked Bastion curious to her response. He looked at Meg who was contemplating her next actions. She smiled as she neared him.
"How do I do that, Mr. Misawa?" she asked politely.
Bastion shrugged casually and smiled, "Try something, anything. Just give me a reason to believe you are a good little girl." Meg stood on her tiptoes wishing she was taller. Her lips crashed into his in a blaze of passion. She dropped the notebook as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She felt his arms curling around her waist. He really does have power over me. That's curious thought Meg as she slid her tongue around his. Bastion felt himself respond to her action in a similar fashion.
After they broke away, Meg grinned and giggled as she asked, "Am I a good, decent girl now?" Bastion held her tightly.
"I wouldn't say a good girl would do that, but you are always in my book," replied Bastion making Meg smile happily. "And Meg…" said Bastion hoping he wasn't being too forward.
"Yes," she said looking up into his clear blue eyes.
"I love you," he said with his heart racing in perfect time with hers. That was how he had imagined the moment to be like. Hopefully, her response would be the same.
"I love you too, Bastion," she replied resting her head on his chest. This was, and always would be a moment that they would remember. She wondered what Taniya would make of the moment if she witnessed this.
Whilst the couple were having their moment of pleasure, happiness, and joy, Taniya was in panic while Crowler and Taniya were hoping someone had spotted them, and would return them to where they should be. Unfortunately, the flyers they had drawings by Jaden instead of actual photographs, so the three teachers had no such luck. Crowler sighed wishing they would at least call.
"I don't understand why they would abandon everyone to worry about them," Vellian Crowler said hesitantly. He wondered how the amazonness was taking the situation. Fonda and he had just figured out that the Megara and Taniya were sisters. Of course, they had a strained relationship from what the older sister had said.
"It is unusual for Misawa to run off," sighed Fonda Fontaine. She didn't know what to make of the situation at all. She always was a sucker for a lovely romantic drama, but she had no idea that it would actually play out in front of her. Maybe, it was destined to be she thought, but it must be extremely difficult for Taniya to take.
"That's believable," replied the large Amazon woman, "but still he ran off with my sister. She hasn't even bothered to warn anyone about this, and if something happens, I will murder Bastion Misawa." Crowler flinched at the words. She had anger problems just like his ex-wife. He wondered if he ended up with Taniya, would the same story play out and would he have a son that acted the same as his.
"It must be hard on you," said Crowler sympathetically.
"Probably not as hard as you watching your kid grow up from a distance," replied Taniya with the same amount of concern and compassion in her voice.
"Who is your son, Vellian?" asked Fonda curiously. She had heard so much about him that she had to know.
"Jaden Yuki," he replied as the girls gasped.
Mew Kazurinu: That was interesting beyond reason. I loved the Bastion and Meg scene. It's so playful and cute. Don't ask about the Jaden Yuki being Crowler's son thing. I plan on explaining that in later chapters. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.