Nightingale awoke early in the morning. It was Saturday and that meant a visit to Ayame's shop. She hadn't yet decided if she was excited about the visit or not. After lying in bed for a few moments, she decided to get up and get ready for the day.
She walked into the kitchen and began rummaging through the fridge. She found a small of bowl of mised fruit, some yogurt, and granola. She shut the fridge door, where she found a note from Mimi saying that she would be out for the day. Nightingale tossed the note in the trash and then mixed the food together. she walked into the livingroom, turned on the TV, and sat down to enjoy her breakfast.
Almost as soon as she had finished easting there was a knock on the door. She got up and looked throught the peep hole. Then she opened the door.
Shigure stood on the step, waiting for Nightingale to answer the door. When the door finally came open, Shigure's mouth fell open. There Nightingale stood in a thin, lavender, silk nightie that just barely covered the essentials. Her long firey locks were a tangled mess, but Shigure couldn't have imagined a more lovely sight.
She giggled. "Are you going to come inside or are you going to stand there and admire me all day? If you choose the latter I'll need to get you a cup for the druel."
Shigure sobered slightly, but a playful smile lit up his face. "What do you expect my love? I was the dog after all."
Nightingale grinned and backed up to allow him in. Once the door was closed she strecthed up on her toes and kissed his cheek. "I guess I shouldn't expect much. Since it's such a distraction for you, I had better go and change." She said and turned to walk away.
"No need to be so hasty my dear." Shigure said grabbing her arm and pulled her close.
She looked up at him, a smile in her eyes. "But what about Aya's shop and the Mabudachi Trio stuff?"
"Oh yeah, that." Shigure said his face falling slightly. "That nightie made me forget all about it." He said the last part with a grin.
She reached up and kissed the tip of his nose. "Maybe I'll bring it with me on our trip." She said with a playful grin.
"You had better not be teasing me." He told her, his eyes playful and gentle. "I really like this nightie."
"I'll go and get changed now." Nightingale said and kissed his cheek. Then she headed back to her room.
Shigure took a seat on the couch and sighed. After a few moments, Nightingale renetered the room. She was now wearing a blue-jean mini skirt and a purple tank top under a white lace blouse. "That really isn't much better than the nightie." He teased.
Nightingale laughed. "Oh well."
"I guess I'm just in for a rough day of trying to keep my hands off you." He said, standing up/ He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead. "I mean first the nightie, now this outfit, and who knows what Aya and Mine have waiting for you at the shop."
"Are you ready for the day of torture?" She asked him, a wicked grin on her face.
"I think you are enjoying this...maybe a little too much even." He said, glaring at her playfully. "I guess I'm ready."
They walked over to Aya's shop, Shigure keeping his arm around Nightingale's waist the entire time. They arrived at the shop the same time as Hari and Jin. They opened the door and stpped inside. Mine walked in from the back, hearing the bells. "I'm so glad that you were all able to make it!" She greeted them and then ran up and pulled Nightingale and Jin in for a hug.
"Mine, are they here?" came Aya's voice from the back. Then he entered the room. "Ah, there you are. Hari! Gure! I'm so glad you two could make it. And of course, I can't forget the beautiful flowers that stole your hearts!" Aya then walked over and took Jin's hand. He kissed the air above it three times and then did the same to Nightingale. Then he pulled Shigure and Hatori in for a group hug.
The group shared a laugh, except for poor Hatori, who looked frightened. They walked to the back room and sat down. Mine had snacks tea and snacks ready for them. Aya and Mine took a seat on one couch while Hari and Jin took a seat on another couch. Shigure sat in a chair and pulled NIghtingale in his lap, not yet ready to let go.
"A little anxious aren't you Shigure?" Aya teased. "If you two need a moment alone, there's a room that you can use back there."
Nightingale blushed furiously and Shigure just laughed and kissed her cheek. "I think we'll be fine." Shigure told him.
'Well if you change your mind..." Aya said trailing off suggectively. Then he turned his attention to Hatori and Jin. "So Jin, how is life with our Hari?"
"It's wonderful." She replied. "Even more wonderful now that I can actually see what I'm doing in the house instead of just having to feel my way."
"I'll bet it's nice to see what you are doing, but feeling your way doesn't sound too bad." Aya replied with a suggestive grin.
Jin laughed and Hatori glared at Ayame. "Why have I out up with you all of these year?" He asked rhetorically.
"Because you love me." Aya answered dramatically.
"No, that's definately not it." Hatori said dryly.
Aya pouted playfully. "You're no fun Hari."
After they had finished the tea and snacks, Mine began to eye Nightingale and Jin. "You know both want to try on those outfits mentioned at dinner the other night." She said, her face lighting up.
Jin looked slightly panicked.
"Don't worry. She attacked me last time." Nightingale said in a reassuring tone. "It's not that bad."
Mine grabbed both of their hands and drug them off. Jin had that deer-caught-in-the-headlights soon as they were in the changing area, Mine let them go. "Why don't we let them have some guy time and we can have some girl time?"
Shigure sat in his chair, looking like the little boy that had just lost his favorite toy.
"So, Gure, do you have any plans for the spring break?' Aya asked.
"Yes, why do you ask?"
Aya pouted. "Well, I was thinking the Mabudachi Trio and our beautiful princesses coiuld take a trip to the hot spring together." He responded.
Shigure let out a nervous laugh. "I'm actually taking Nightingale to the hot spring."
"We could all go then!" Aya said. "I can call and make the arrangements!"
Shigure let out another nervouse chuckle. "Uh...that won't work."
"Well why not?" Aya asked, his face falling.
"I've already booked up the entire hot spring for Nightingale and me."
"Well, the rest of us could still go. You would have to say it was okay and we could all have separate rooms." Aya suggested.
Shigure let ouyt a sigh. "I don't want to do that."
Ayame blinked. "What's going on Shigure?"
"This trip has to be perfect and romantic." Shigure answered.
Aya smiled. "I see this is going to be the big trip. You two are going to be alone together for the first time. I get it. You devil you."
"That's not actually it." SHigure replied with a grin.
"Well then what is it?"
Shigure turned around and looked to make sure that the girls weren't coming back yet. Then he motioned for Hatori and Ayame to come closer. "Before I tell you you have to swear to secrecy."
"I swear." Ayame replied, his face serious.
Shigure turned to Hatori. "Well Tori?"
Hatori just rolled his eyes at him. "I'm the one you have to worry about...right...fine...I swear."
Then Shigure reached into his pocket and...
Mine, Nightingale, and Jin sat in a room filled with fabric, dresses, and manequins. They were talking and sharing stories and smiles and laughter. Then Mine decided that it was time to get them in those outfits. She pulled them off of the shelves and handed them to the other two.
She helped them with zippers and buttons. She even pulled out a few hair accessories. "You both look just as wonderful as I thought you would." She said. They Mine walked out of the room. "Are you guys ready?" She asked.
Shigure grinned. "Very ready."
"Alright I present to you the new and improved Nightingale Green and Jin Honda."
Nightingale and Jin walked out from behind the curtain hesitantly. Jin looked beautiful in a pastel green nurse's uniform and white tights.
Of course shigure's attention was instantly drawn to Nightingale. She looked stunning in green plaid skirt that came mid-thigh, a white shirt button-up shirt, and black jasket. She had black knee-high socks and black shoes on. Her hair was pulled back in a cute little bun. "We are taking this school girl uniform with us when we leave." He declared.
Nightingale blushed.
"I bet you are changing your mind about that room now, Shigure!" Aya laughed.
Nightingale's blush deepned.
Shigure got up from his chair and pulled her in his arms and planted a passionate kiss on her lips, completely forgetting everyone else in the room, but her.