Heavenly
Chapter 8: First date
They're off the coast of Gibraltar base now. And luckily they were given a day-off tomorrow. Everyone already had plans on how to spend their day-off but Shinn had planned a special date with a special someone. As usual, Rey doesn't intend to go anywhere but the ship. And Athrun is forced to be with his fiancée, the famous songstress Lacus Clyne.
Shinn walked merrily on the hallway when he saw Lunamaria. Most of her injuries are healed by now and she can now walk normally. But sadly, she hasn't remembered most of her memories. But despite all that, she still smiled.
Shinn approached her from behind and surprised her.
"Shinn!" she said in surprise as the both of them laughed slightly
"Umm… Luna, do you have any plans for tomorrow?" he asked quite nervously. Luna put a finger on her chin as she tried to remember if anyone invited her to go out.
"None so far. Why?" she asked curiously, oblivious to what Shinn is planning
"Well, do you want to go out tomorrow… with me?" he asked, a slight blush covering his cheeks.
"That's great! But where will we go?" she asked, enjoying the sight of Shinn's blushing face
"Um… I haven't really thought about it… Anywhere you want, I guess" said Shinn uneasily
"Okay! I'm really excited!" she exclaimed happily
"Tomorrow then!" he said then went to the practice room where Rey is waiting for him.
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Later that night…
Luna lay on her bed as she stared at the ceiling happily. She's so excited about their date tomorrow she can't sleep. Meyrin took notice of this.
"Onee-chan, aren't you sleepy?" she asked quite sleepily
"Um… I don't know. I'm so excited about tomorrow!" she exclaimed happily as she looked at Meyrin
"Tomorrow? Why? Are you going out with Shinn?" she asked then Luna blushed suddenly and nodded her head in response
"Where are you going then?" asked Meyrin as she flashed a smile
"I don't know yet… But I'm sure Shinn knows a good place around here so I'll leave it to him. How about you?" said Luna as she looked at the clock and realized that she has to sleep now to have enough energy for tomorrow.
"I'm going out with Vino, Yolant and other crew members probably to play arcade and check out some restaurants since it's been a while since we had a day-off" replied Meyrin
"Hope you have fun tomorrow. Good night" said Luna as she pull the blanket up to her shoulders and closed her eyes
"Good night, onee-chan" said Meyrin as she too closed her eyes, drifting off to a peaceful slumber.
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"So, how do I look?" asked Luna as she turned around and faced Meyrin with the clothes that she picked. She wore a black T-shirt with prints on the front paired with a pair of dark pink skinny jeans, white belt and black pointed heels.
"You look great, sis! It's better than those that you picked earlier" replied Meyrin, also dressed up to go out with her friends.
"I think so too" said Luna then heard a knock on the door.
"Uhm… Luna, it's me. Are you ready?" asked Shinn from the other side of the door. Luna quickly unlocked the door and let Shinn in. Shinn blushed slightly when he saw Luna. Probably because he always saw Luna wearing her red coat uniform and it's his first time to see Luna in her normal outfit.
"So, shall we get going now?" asked Shinn, dismissing all of his earlier thoughts aside.
"Yes!" replied Luna excitingly as she grabbed her handbag
"Shinn, take care of my sister, okay?" said Meyrin as she looked at him in the eyes. Shinn replied to him with a determined look in his eyes, as if promising her that he won't let anything bad happen to her sister. And with that they left the Minerva happily.
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Luna hopped on Shinn's motorcycle, helmet already placed safely on her head, and held on to Shinn. Shinn still haven't mention where they would go but Luna didn't bother to ask, she knew that he would take her somewhere nice where they would have fun together.
It didn't take them long to find a place for their first date, a big and fancy mall. It was a weekend so there were many people. Shinn held Luna's hand as they walked through the mall, afraid that they might get separated because of the crowd.
"So, where do you want to go?" asked Shinn then heard a loud growl. Silence overcame them as he flushed in embarrassment when he found the source of the loud growl, his stomach. Then Luna laughed hard, not caring about the stares she received from the people around them. Then Shinn laughed too, embarrassment slowly fading away. Then he realized that he hasn't laughed that loud and hard ever since he became part of the military. He had been so serious all this time that laughing felt somewhat unnatural to him. It felt so good, as if his problems are slowly dissipating in the air.
Then he felt her gently pull him out of the small crowd, both of them still laughing as she did that. They stopped at a corner where only few people can be seen, both of them catching their breath. Then it occurred to Shinn that because of his excitement earlier, he forgot to eat breakfast. He laughed mentally at the thought.
"Your stomach answered your question earlier" said Luna as she smiled, trying not to laugh anymore because it might bring Shinn embarrassment again.
"Come on, I know a good restaurant here" said Shinn as he held Luna's hand and lead to her to the said restaurant.
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After eating, they decided to watch a movie together. Shinn let Luna pick the movie and she picked Koizora (Sky of Love). But unfortunately the tickets got sold out. Luna didn't like the other movies in the cinema. So instead they decided to roam around the mall.
They went from shop to shop. Shinn offered to buy her something she likes but she always declines, saying that she already have those stuff and that she doesn't need them.
"Hey Shinn!" said Luna excitingly. They're inside a toy store and people kept on looking at them, whispering things like they look good together. Shinn turned around and was faced with a lion stuffed toy.
"It looks like you!" she said happily. The lion had a cute fierce face and its fur is messy just like Shinn's hair. Shinn laughed slightly at her childishness. Now that's another side of Luna that he's never seen before. He's learning something about her everyday when she doesn't even remember her old self.
Shinn took the stuffed lion from her, placed it on the counter and bought it. He went to her and showed her the paper bag with the stuffed lion inside.
"Shinn, you didn't have to buy it for me" she said shyly
"That's okay. You said it yourself that it looks cute, just like me" said Shinn as he flashed her a handsome smile. Luna's heart nearly skipped a beat at his smile and she snuggled his arm. And together they left the toy store, earning jealous glares mostly from girls.
While roaming around, Luna saw a fancy jewelry shop. They stopped for a while and looked through the glass window. There were many kinds of jewelry. Gold, Silver, Diamond, Emerald, Jade and many more jewelry that are really expensive. But as Shinn observed his female companion, she has her eyes only one piece of jewelry. It's a simple silver necklace with a small moon pendant studded with amethyst stones. Although it's quite simple, for Luna it's the most beautiful necklace among the rest.
"Luna, wait right here, okay?" said Shinn, sensing her interest in the said jewelry, then went inside the jewelry store. He didn't even wait for her response because he knows what it will be.
Luna stood outside the shop and looked around, seeing countless people living their lives in peace. She hoped that someday she will also live her life in peace, no war, no tears. And she hoped that when that happens, a certain someone will be beside her, sharing his life with her.
A boy's cry disrupted her from her thoughts. She looked around and saw a boy, about five years old, crying. She was the only one who took notice of him since everybody around them seems to be minding their own business.
"Little boy, are you lost?" she asked as she handed him a tissue to wipe away his tears. The boy nodded as he wipe his tears and blow his nose.
"I want my mommy!!!" the boy said aloud as he cried
"Don't worry, I'll help you find your mom" she said as she took his hand and went to search for the little boy's mother.
Shinn went out of the shop carrying a small paper bag a few minutes later. The shop owner was really nice and gave him a huge discount. First was because he's part of the military and second was because no one would buy it even though it's the only one with that kind of design. Shinn smiled in satisfaction as he thought of what Luna's expression might be when she sees the necklace.
"Luna, I have a surprise for you!" he said excitingly but noticed that she's not there. He looked around and found no traces of her. He got nervous and asked the people around him if they've seen her but all he got were negative responses.
"Luna, where are you?"
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"Where's my mommy?" asked Ian, the little boy, as he kept on crying
"What's her name?" asked Luna softly, trying to calm him down
"Her name is Sarah" replied Ian as his sobs began to quiet down
Lunamaria looked around in search for a security guard so she can report the missing boy to them but there seems to be none at the moment. They kept on roaming around, asking the people around them if they've seen Ian's mother when suddenly…
"IAN!!!" yelled a woman from behind them. Ian quickly recognized the voice and turned around and saw his mother. He quickly went to his mother's loving arms. Luna smiled at the sight but also felt a little tinge of jealousy.
"Thank you so much, Miss!" said Sarah gratefully as a tear rolled down her cheek
"Your welcome! I'm really glad to help" she replied happily
"Thank you, big sister Luna" said Ian happily as he smiled at her
"Don't get lost again. I might not be there to help you" she said jokingly. The three of them laughed and then Sarah and Ian left.
Luna smiled to herself because even though she's a normal civilian for today she managed to help others.
"Lunamaria Hawke. Impulse. Launching"
Then an image appeared in her mind. She's flying in the sky with the help of huge machine, a mobile suit. She shrugged the thought aside and just realized something
"I'm lost"
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"Luna, where did you go to?" asked Shinn to himself as he kept searching for the magenta-haired girl. And as the seconds pass by he becomes more and more worried. Asking the people around him seems to be of no help since all he gets are negative responses.
"Luna, where are you?"
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"I can't believe that I'm lost!" yelled Luna mentally as she looked around in search for Shinn. She was so absorbed in helping Ian find his mother that she didn't even realize that by doing that she managed to get herself lost too. She mentally slapped herself for being so careless. Shinn might be worried sick about her right now and that's one of the least things she want to do in this special day, which is to make Shinn scared or worried about her.
"Shinn, where are you?"
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Thirty minutes has passed and Shinn still hasn't found Luna. His worry is not helping him at all, it just makes him think of the bad things that might happen to her. He went to the places where they went earlier, the toy store, the jewelry shop and he even peeked inside the girl's comfort room to see if she's there but still she wasn't. He couldn't stand to wait anymore so he decided to seek help from the mall authorities.
He was supposed to approach the nearest security guard when he finally saw that special person that he's been looking for for the past thirty minutes.
"LUNA!!!"
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Luna kept on looking around, searching for signs of her male companion. It's been almost thirty minutes since she got lost. She has faith in him and she knows that he will do everything just to find her, she just hope that it won't cause a lot of trouble.
"I'm so stupid! I'm so stupid!" she cursed herself mentally as tears started to fall slowly from her eyes. And just when she was starting to lose hope on finding Shinn, a familiar male voice called out her name.
"LUNA!!!"
She turned around and saw Shinn, smiling in satisfaction at seeing her.
"SHINN!!!"
She ran to him and threw herself in his welcoming arms. Shinn held her protectively in his arms, afraid to lose her again. The both of them didn't mind the attention that they were getting from the people around them, all that matters is that they are now reunited with each other. Although they were only separated for thirty minutes they felt like it's longer.
"I'm sorry, Shinn. I'm so sorry" said Luna as tears slowly rolled down her face and into Shinn's shirt.
"That's okay. Just promise me that you'll never do that again, okay?" he replied as he gently pat her head. She nodded in response and they stayed in that position for a while longer.
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They went to the sea shore after that incident, not wanting to get the attention of the people anymore. Since they entered the mall they've been getting unnecessary attention from the people and that's not really a comfortable feeling. So they decided to go to a quiet place where there are only few people since the primary purpose of their date is to enjoy each other's company.
Luna removed her shoes and let her feet touch the calm water. Shinn just watched her as he sat on the sand, admiring her and the beautiful sunset. Everything that had happened today seems so heavenly. Although they encountered some problems, it just made them realize how important they are to each other. Just to be with her on a peaceful day like this seems so heavenly. And he hoped that this will not be the last time that he'll feel this heavenly feeling.
Luna sat beside him after she realized that he has no plans on getting his feet wet. The sun has already set and the moon is now up in the sky, illuminating like no other star in the sky.
"Luna, do you like the sea?" Shinn asked suddenly as they stared at the moonlit sky
"Yes but not as much as I like the moon" she replied calmly. She knew Shinn would ask her why so she continued
"Because not many appreciate the moon. The moon is our guarding light at night, it lightens up the dark night sky and guards us when we are asleep. It gives its own light so that people won't get lost and reach their true destination" she said while admiring the moon above
As she said those things, Shinn learned to appreciate the moon better. Even in the shadows of war, the moon still lights the night sky and gives hope to the people.
"The moon…" he murmured then remembered another moon sitting in the small paper bag. He reached for it and found the small box. He gave it to her. She stared at him curiously
"What's this?" she asked as she slowly opened the box. Her face lit up when she saw the necklace. It was the only one she really liked among the rest in the jewelry shop.
Shinn took the necklace and placed it around her neck. He could feel her happiness as he did that. And without anything said she threw herself on him. Shinn, surprised by her sudden actions, lost his balance and fell on his back. So now she was on top of him.
"Thank you so much!" she said happily as she hugged him, not realizing the position they are in.
"I knew you would like it" he said as he smiled happily. They stayed in that position a while longer until Luna realized that she's on top of him. She quickly got up, blush forming on her cheeks.
"Luna…" he said shyly, blush beginning to form on his cheeks. Luna just stared at him, telling him to continue.
"Luna… you know I love you, right?" he asked as his blush grew brighter
"Yes…" she replied then realized what he just said
"Wait… what!?!?!" she asked surprisingly. Is he asking her a question? Did he just confess to her? Did he just say "I love you"?
Shinn answered by placing his lips on hers. At first Luna was really surprised then let herself be captivated by his lips. The kiss was so romantic and full of love. Then an image appeared in Luna's mind. It was Shinn and her sharing a romantic kiss together. She couldn't exactly remember when that was but she felt the same feeling.
They broke apart after a few minutes, each gasping for the much needed air. Luna leaned her head on the crook of Shinn's neck as they stared at the moon once again.
"I'm just glad that you're not feeling down like you were the last time that happened" she said suddenly
"Wait. Does that mean…?" he asked
"Yes, I remembered"
"That's a good thing. Just don't rush yourself… You'll remember everything eventually"
"And you'll be there, right?"
"Of course"
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The moon shed its light upon them as they passed the beach they went to earlier. The cold breeze of the ocean brushed lightly against her soft skin as she held on to him. This wonderful day came to a close and now it's time for them to head back to the Minerva, back to their life as a soldier.
Shinn focused his eyes on the dark road but steals a glimpse of her from behind whenever he has a chance. What happened today is truly unforgettable. He's very glad that he got to spend just a day with her, considering that they are now in the middle of a war. Then he felt her head rest on his shoulder and her grip on his waist tightened.
"Thank you for this day, Shinn"
"I have to thank you too, we both made this day wonderful"
"I hope that a day like this will come again"
"Don't worry, I'm sure a day like this will come again. We'll both make it happen"
Author's Notes: WWWEEEEEHHHH!! I'm so happy!!! I finally bought a Lunamaria Hawke figure!!! Yes!!!! Heehee... Too bad, she's all alone. But I made her a promise that I will save money to buy Shinn so that she won't be lonely. She smiled at me and said that she's really looking forward too it. Too bad, I think it will take me about a month just to save money and take Shinn home with me.
Anyway, enough of the crazy talk. Another fluffy chapter but a good fluffy chapter heehee... Actually, reading this makes me wish that I have a man like Shinn. Well, I'm sure the right guy will come someday... someday...
Heehee... I'm talking crazy again. Forgive me, I'm just so happy. Anyway, on the moon thing, I actually got the whole idea from AllenWalkerAddict's story My Moon (thank you, my friend!!!). And by writing this chapter, I too learned to appreciate the moon better.
Anyway, I was out in school for a whole week because of a stupid cold and cough. I don't know but everytime I get up in the morning, I start to have a slight fever and I begin to feel dizzy. And since all of my classes start in the morning, I end up not attending to it. Well, I'm partly responsible because I dislike taking medicine. But don't worry!!! I'm better now.
Thanks for the review and the support! *hugs*
Hope you all have a happy and blessed week!
(*^o^*) Peace out! (*^o^*)
Kaycee