okay this chapters a little boring cuz i wanted to do one crammed with takuminess! but dont worry, the next chapter will be more exciting so let me know what you think. and as usual, bloodbathsucks can go get his ass raped. i know how much he enjoys it ^_^ his brother told me so.

Worlds Collide

Chapter 16

"Where are you taking me?" Zoe asked. "And when can I take this blindfold off?"

"You'll see," Takuya replied. "Personally, I would rather if you didn't have a blindfold covering your gorgeous eyes. But I wanted this to be special and a surprise."

Zoe relaxed in his arms, resting her head against his firm chest. "Well, when you put it that way...."

"Either way, we're almost there. Just another minute or two," he said.

The blond sighed, waiting as patiently as she could. Her heart was quickening in anticipation. I wonder what he has set up, she thought to herself. Well, you'll be finding out soon enough.

She suddenly felt him land and he gently set her down on the soft ground.

"Keep the blindfold on for another minute," he told her. "I want to make sure everything is perfect."

Zoe nodded. "Okay."

Takuya looked around and smiled. Everything was perfect for her special night. A flame appeared in his hand and he threw it in the direction he wanted, starting a tiny fire. He stepped up behind Zoe, putting his hands on her shoulders.

"Alright, you can take it off now," he said huskily in her ear.

Zoe pulled the blindfold off with trembling fingers. When she opened her eyes and saw what Takuya had laid out for their night, her breath caught in her throat.

"Oh, my god." She felt herself melt in his arms.

Under the starry sky Takuya had laid out a thick cushiony blanket with a small fire nearby. There was a metal bucket on the blanket containing two glass bottles, as well as a picnic basket. A single red rose lay in the center, its dewy petals glistening in the moonlight. Though simple, it was breathtaking.

"Oh, Takuya," Zoe whispered. "This is so perfect. How did you come up with this?"

"I may be evil, but I know a thing or two about romantic getaways," he replied.

Zoe turned to face him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I love you so much. Thank you for-"

Takuya put his finger to her lips, hushing her. "Don't thank me. Just fucking kiss me."

The blond pressed her lips against his, tears running down her face.

"I love you," Takuya whispered, nipping at lips.

"I love you too," she replied.

Finally, they broke the kiss, their hearts pounding.

"Okay, let's eat before it gets cold," Takuya said.

He took her hand and led her to the blanket, pulling her down next to him. Once they were comfortable, Takuya pulled out two crystal glasses. He filled them each with the sparkling beverage, then smiled.

"Normally wine tastes like ass, but I got a special kind for you," he explained.

Zoe took a sip, savoring the sweet taste. "Mmmm....It's so sweet. I don't like wine myself, but this is amazing. Are you sure it's even wine?"

"Well, technically it's raspberry ginger ale that I spiked with alcohol," he said sheepishly. "Give me a break, though. I could've brought a few bottles of Jack Daniels."

"It's very romantic, thank you." Zoe gave him a kiss on the cheek, snuggling into his arms. "Much better than any type of wine you could've found."

"Yeah, no kidding. Though it's still not as strong as I would've liked," Takuya added, downing his glass in a single gulp.

Zoe smiled, rolling her eyes. "You drink vodka straight from the bottle and complain that it tastes like water."

Takuya poured himself another glass. "Yeah, so? Doesn't everyone?"

"Only if they have a stomach made of steel," she replied, giving him a light tap.

She could feel the rock-hard muscles rippling beneath the thin shirt he wore, and she couldn't help but run her hands over them.

Takuya laughed. "That's for later. But for now, open the basket."

Zoe opened the top of the basket, revealing it to be crammed full of food. Her emerald eyes widened in surprise.

"How did you manage to fit all of this in one basket?" She asked in disbelief.

"Good things come in small packages," he replied, pulling everything out.

Soon the blanket was covered in various dishes, from lasagna to chocolate-covered strawberries.

"Wow, did you do all of this yourself?" Zoe inquired.

Takuya's mind quickly wandered back to a half hour ago.

"Sir, would you like the entire order to go?"

"Yes, and I'll be paying with cash," Takuya replied, handing the hostess a thick wad of bills.

"Uh, sure I did. Let's eat," he said, trying to change the subject.

Zoe only smiled, deciding to play along.

"This lasagna is delicious," she told him a minute later. "You really need to give me the recipe."

Takuya rubbed the back of his neck. "Uh..well you see...it's a family secret. I can't give it to you."

"Fancy restaurant?" She asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Hey, I can't cook," he said, holding up his hands in defeat. "What do you want from me?"

"A kiss," she replied, pulling him close to her.

Takuya wrapped his arms around her, crushing his lips against her. "I love you....And I'm friggen hungry."

Zoe pulled away with a chuckle. "Go ahead, eat up."

The brunette gave her a grateful smile before digging into the buffet in front of them. Zoe watched in amusement as he gobbled down plate after plate of lasagna, steak, chicken, and the assortment of desserts along with it.

A half hour later they were both completely full, and Takuya pushed everything off the blanket so he and Zoe could lie down.

"I never get sick of this view," Zoe said, staring up at the starry sky.

Takuya glanced at her with a smirk. "I know of a better one."

"Oh, really?"

"Yeah, really." He pushed himself onto his side, gazing down at the beauty next to him. "I got you a present."

Zoe blinked. "A present?"

"Yup," he replied, trying to contain his excitement. "Sit up."

The angel sat up and waited to see if he wanted her to do anything else.

"See that rose? Pick it up."

Frowning with confusion, Zoe picked it up and stared down at it.

"What am I supposed to do now?" She asked.

"Just watch."

A second later, the petals began to slowly move, opening up more. Zoe watched in amazement, her lips slightly parted. After a few moments, there was a sparkle in the center of the rose.

"What's that?" She asked in awe.

Takuya smiled, pulling the glittering object out of the centerfolds. Holding it up, he revealed it to be a thin gold chain, with a single diamond hanging from it.

"Takuya, it's so beautiful. You shouldn't have....." Zoe's voice softly trailed off.

He unclasped it and put it around her neck. "No, I should've. You deserve more than this, but I didn't want to overwhelm you with an overbearing of gifts."

Zoe gingerly touched the necklace, tracing it along her collarbone. Takuya cupped her face in his hands and gently kissed her.

"Only the best for you," he told her.

The blond wrapped her arms around him, tears running down her face. She felt his tongue run against her lips and welcomed it. Soon they were lying naked on the blanket, their bodies intertwined. Sweat glistened on their skin as they made love under the white moonlight. When they were finished, Takuya held her in his arms, refusing to let go.

Meanwhile

"Jasmine, go fetch Zoe. I need to speak with her."

The dark-haired angel nodded at the Lord. "Yes, sir. Right away."

She hurried off to Zoe's room as quickly as possible. When she finally reached it, she gave a light knock.

"Zoe?" She waited for a response, but heard none. "Zoe?"

After a few seconds, Jasmine quietly turned the knob, pushing the door in. There were no locks allowed, so she knew she would be able to gain access easily enough. She searched through the room, including the connected bathroom. To her surprise, Zoe was nowhere to be found.

"Oh, no....What do I do?" Jasmine left the room, rushing back to the ruler of Heaven.

"Zoe is very ill," she lied. "She was wondering if she could speak to you in a little while."

The Lord looked somewhat annoyed, but nodded. "Very well. Tell her to speak to me as soon as she is feeling up to it."

"Yes, my lord."

Jasmine exited the room, her heart pounding with nervousness.

Zoe, wherever you are, please hurry back soon.....

okay, so that concludes chapter 16. i wanted to do something romantic (which is weird considering that this is me we're talking about here) i wanted to think of the perfect getaway, so if you no likey then sorry. damn ive been on some pretty good dates before but nothing like this T-T. anyway stay tuned for the next chapter cuz it'll be more exciting (action-wise) so please review and ill see ya laterz ^_^