The next couple of weeks were an eternity to Shigure and Nightingale, but it was finally spring break. It was actually the night before they were supposed to be leaving for their trip and Nightingale was driving her little sister crazy figuring out what to pack.
"I just don't know what all to bring." Nightingale lamented to her sister.
"I'm sure shigure would be happy if you brought nothing." Mimi teased.
Nightingale let out a small laugh. "Why must you do that?"
Mimi just grinned. "Hey, you and Shigure are adults and you are going away on a trip together; it's no secret what's going on there."
Nightingale glared playfully at Mimi. Then she threw a pillow at her.
Mimi dodged the pillow and then stuck her tounge out at Nightingale. "You know you love me and wouldn't trade me for anything."
Nightingale sighed dramatically. "I guess."
The two sisters shared a laugh and then both finished packing for their trips. Then they watched a little TV and went to bed. Both of them were looking forward to their trips the next day.
Shigure woke up and it was Monday morning. Today he would be leaving on his trip with Nightingale to the hot spring. He got up and got dressed quickly, not wanting to waste any time. Tohru had breakfast ready and waiting on the table.
Shigure quickly dug in. The teenagers looked at him surprised. They couldn't believe how quickly he was eating and how excited he looked. "What do you look so happy for?" Kyou asked, his voice irritated as usual.
Shigure looked up from his now empty plate. "It's spring break." He replied with a smile. "And I am going on a trip with Nightingale."
"Oh that sounds wonderful." Tohru said with a happy smile. "How long will you be gone?"
"All week." Shigure answered. "We'll be returning sometime Sunday."
"Where will you be going, if you don't mind my asking?" Tohru inquired.
"I don't mind at all. I'm taking her to the hot spring."
Yuki and Kyou both just looked at Shigure. He's such a pervert.They both thought.
Taking her to the hot spring? I mean really? Kyou thought. I may never return there myself again.
Shigure looked at the clock. "Well I should be going. You kids have fun while I'm gone. And don't do anything I wouldn't do." He said as he went out the door. Once outside he hopped on a private charter bus and was soon on his way to pick up his lady love.
Soon the bus pulled up and shigure got off and knocked on her door. She answered quickly, with her bags ready at the door. Mimi had left earlier with Momiji and the others, so everything was ready. Nightingale locked her door and they hopped on the bus.
"This is amazing." Nightingale said as she took in the luxurious conditions of the bus. "I can't believe that you did this."
Shigure grinned and kissed her forehead. "I can't have my fair lady traveling in anything other than style and comfort." He told her. "Now, let's have a seat." With that, Shigure sat down and pulled Nightingale into his lap.
"I can't believe that we get a whole week to ourselves." She said, the excitement in her voice.
Shigure kissed the top of her head. "Yes, it is quite amazing."
Nightingale yawned and snuggled closer to Shigure. She suddenly felt very tired. She'd been grading so many papers and having long phone conversations with her cousin, trying to help her plan her wedding.
"You look exhausted. What's wrong?" Shigure asked.
"Oh just a bunch of papers to grade and spending time on the phone with Raven, trying to calm her down. She's wound incredibly tight. I mean she freaks out over the smallest things." Nightingale answered. "And it's been stressing me out."
"Then this trip couln't have come at a better time!" Shigure sang. "The hot spring is the perfect place for you to relax and forget just for a little while about all of that other stuff."
"I just hope Raven doen't need me for anything." Nightingale said, the cell phone in her pocket suddenly feeling heavy.
Shigure held out his hand palm up and open. "Hand over your cell phone."
Nightingale looked at him hesitantly. "What if she needs me?"
"She can call someone else. You need to relax. And besides, I wasn't asking."
Nightingale sighed and handed over her cell phone. Shigure took it and turned it off. Then he tossed it on the floor. Then he laid Nightingale back across the seats and kissed her passionately. When he pulled away, a smile was plastered on both their faces. "When we get to the hot spring, we'll take a dip and I'll give you a massage." He said, kissing her neck.
"That sounds wonderful." Nightingale replied.
The bus stopped just then. "Ah, we must be here." Shigure sang, setting up and pulling Nightingale up with him.
The bus door opened and they stepped off. The driver unloaded their bags and then got back on the bus and drove off. The hostess that was there for Tohru's visit, appeared along with a man, who picked up their bags.
"Welcome young master Shigure." She greeted. "Ah, and you must be Miss Nightingale. Welcome."
"Thank you." Nightingale said.
"Please allow me to show you to your rooms." the hostess said and then started walking toward the building.
Nightingale looked at Shigure, confusion in her eyes.
Shigure leaned in close and whispered, "Just go with it. She'd go nuts if she knew we were going to be sharing a room."
Nightingale nodded and followed the hostess. They were led to a spacious room. "Over there is the dining area, here is the couch, andover there is Master Shigure's room and your room os just right across from it, Miss Nightingale." She told them pointing out all of the important points. "There's the bathroom and right out there is the hot spring. Let me know if you need anything."
"Thank you." Shigure said.
The hostess was eyeing something on the couch. Then she began to freak out, "I'm sorry! I am so sorry!" She then leaped on the couch and pulled a pillow off the couch. "This pillow had a loose thread! Forgive me! I should have inspected this! It should have never have been in here! I am a worthless hostess!"
Nightingale looked up at Shigure, her face horror stricken. "I...is she alright?"
"She's fine. She'll calm down in a little bit." Shigure answered.
About twenty minutes later, the rant stopped and she left Shigure and Nightingale alone. Shigure turned to Nightingale, an impish grin on his face. "Are you ready to get in the hot spring?" He asked.
"And my massage, don't forget my massage." Nightingale answered.
"Oh don't worry I won't." Shigure replied, his eyes dancing with mischief.
Nightingale giggled and then headed to the bathroom. She pulled her hair up into a sloppy bun. Then she slipped out of her clothes and wrapped a towel around herself. She walked out of the bathroom and found Shigure standing in the middle of the room, a towel draped around his waist, a huge grin on his face.
They walked outside, Shigure's hand holding hers. At the edge of the hot spring, Shigure dropped his towel and then got in. Nightingale dropped her towel and followed him in. Shigure pulled Nightingale tp set in front of him and began massaging her shoulders.
"Your muscles are tight right here." He commented. "But I think that I can fix that."
"You do have magic hands." Nightingale said, already able to feel the tension leaving her body with his touch. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the sensation. This trip was exactly what she needed.
Shigure began kissing Nightingale's neck. "I love you." He whispered in her ear.
Nightingale leaned back, into him. "I love you, too."
Shigure smiled. Nightingale was relaxing and enjoying the massage and the hot spring. e hoped to be giving her the gift he had bought for her soon. He almost wanted to run in and get it now, but he knew it wasn't quite the right time just yet.