Title: Yesterday's Coffee
Author: Potato Maiden
Pairing: Umi Ryuuzaki/Ascot
Fandom: Magic Knight Rayearth
Theme: # 8 – Our Own World
Disclaimer: I do not own Magic Knight Rayearth, it, and all it's components belong to Clamp, who refuse to answer my phone calls...
The day may have been young, but something was off when the coffee in the coffee machine wasn't fresh. The lady of the household had made a mental note to ask her daughter about that as soon as possible… that is, if she was home. As if on cue, into the kitchen came the daughter of the house.
"Umi!" her mother called as Umi walked over to the refrigerator.
"Yes ma'am?"
"Where were you all night?"
"I was over at Fuu's, remember?" Umi spoke softly, her eyes reflecting a sense of euphoria. The truth was, Umi was in Cephiro with Ascot, a night of ecstasy in her lover's arms, passionate kisses and a little bit more. In fact, Umi had remnants of the night lingering on her body. The distinct smell, the tale-tell hair, the little spring in her step and of course the knowledge of what had happened.
"Oh yes, that's right. I was just wondering why you didn't change the coffee filter."
"Yesterday's coffee isn't good?"
"No, it's not. Lately, you've been in a daze. Almost as if it's…"
"Love."
"What? Oh, I'm so happy for you dear! You should bring him by tomorrow night for dinner and we'll discuss his well being for you."
"What? Mom. No." Umi said quickly.
"And just why not?"
"He's not in town anymore." Umi lied quickly.
"What are you talking about? Is he a soldier?"
"Not exactly."
"Then what is he, exactly?"
"He's a… trainer."
"An animal trainer I presume?"
"Yes. That's what he is. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go shower and I'll make you some new coffee since yesterday's isn't any good." Umi said, walking toward the archway.
"Umi, dear."
"Yes, mom?"
"I know that smell."
"What smell?"
"That smell, it's distinct. I've known that smell many a nights."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course!"
"Well, you see, what happened was that…"
"You borrowed my perfume and forgot to tell me. That's quite all right. Umi, did you forget to brush your hair this morning. I thought your father and I raised you better than that. Go upstairs and get ready, we're going shopping today. And please, next time you use my perfume, don't bathe in it. Go, go shower." Umi nodded and walked up the stairs and into her bathroom. She shut the door and leaned against it, eventually sliding down it.
'We're in our own world now…' she thought happily, sitting on the bathroom floor, a soft smile etched into her face. Umi's thoughts drifted to what happened the night previous, her lips tingling with the memory of the kiss, of how soft his lips were. Yes, that feeling was love indeed…