Summary: Sometimes, the thought is more than enough.
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by: honey
"Rei! You were supposed to wait outside!"
Ignoring him, she looked questioningly at the rose sticking
messily out of the drawer he had slammed shut. Jadeite pulled it out
reluctantly, disappointment apparent.
"I thought it'd be romantic to cover the bed with rose petals.
I asked Mamoru for help, but he got stuck in Osaka . . ." He
swallowed. "I wasn't sure I should bother giving just this to you."
Rei slid the rose from him. Extending an arm to the nearest
candle, touching wick to fingertip and igniting a spark, she met her
lover's eyes.
They'd make do.
Written for Romance Themes Drabble Challenge by
Sailor Draco, using theme #14 – bed of roses