Covington Garden:Part 2
Jadecoyote
(Author's note: This is the second part of Covington Garden and there is a good reason I am splitting this small chapter up with its next. Hopefully I won't leave you hanging like I have. Sorry)
The hung lights shone in the night at Covington Garden. It was a beautiful setting for a dance. Soft music played as the girls took turns dancing with the hosts. Haruhi was glad that she learned to moonlight poured through the trees and there was a cool breeze causing the leaves to flutter. Tamaki has been whining when the girls weren't around that he wanted nothing more then to dance with Haruhi, but those complaints fell on deaf ears.
Suzima was dancing with Honey, holding him up a bit since hes the size of a small child. "I wish I was taller so I could look at you better" Honey said smiling at her. "Suzi-chan someday when we are done with school do you think you would marry me?"he asked looking up at her with his big brown eyes. The color rose in Suzima's cheeks but she smiled softly to him. "Well my parents haven't arranged anything for me."She said and finally nodded her head. Honey jumped up and down in excitement "Yay"he said. Mori sat sipping a cool drink watching the two dancing, a smile flitting on his lips. Haruhi couldn't recall a time that Mori seemed so relaxed and at peace.
In the middle of the fun with people dancing togather Suzi stood on the balcony looking out at the starry sky. She startled when she realized Mori was standing silently behind her, causing a smile to slowly spread across her lips. For a moment they locked gaze looking at one another, the moonlight shining upon their faces.
"Thank you" those two words passing over Mori's lips as he looked upon the young woman who had brought such warmth to his life and that of his dear cousin. Tilting her head to the side she shook it slowly. "There is no need to keep thanking me for something that brings me such joy"She replied. "Then I won't say it again"He told her and at the same time reached over and picked a rose that was growing wild on the balcony, bearly uttering a grunt when one of the thorns pricked his skin. Without taking his gaze from her face he offered her the pink and perfect flower.
"Takashi"She whispered, calling him by his first name as she carefully held the rose offered to her. She tore her gaze, noticing the droplets of blood oozing from the surface of his fingertip. "Your bleeding"She said and brought his injured fingers up inspection then reached into her sleeve and pulled out a lace hankerchief. Carefully she wrapped it around his finger, then brought his finger to her lips, kissing the spot.
"Suzima..."Mori started to say, his voice softer then usual. Suzima nodded her head silently then took a step back. "Its late and I have kept you up"she said knowing that the party had wound down and everyone else was getting ready for bed. She turned leaving the balcony as he stood there watching her. "...I love you.."he said when noone was there, bowing his head, finding himself again alone in the moonlight.
Suzima waved to Haruhi as she headed for her room and stepped inside closing the door. It was then the dizziness overtook her. Stumbling she tried to make her way to the bed, the darkness starting to flit over her vision. Suzima grabbed onto the chest infront of the end of the bed and closed her eyes.
(One more chapter to go. I know you are itching to see how this story ends)