CHAPTER 10: Kissing you
Basco: Well, well... why our king seems so pensive in his thought today? What are you thinking about, Cain?
Cain: She... she doesn't give her answer yet. I know that she will choose that arrogant Captain over me. This planet isn't enough to convince her.
Basco: Ahh... don't say like that. She just needs to be 'convince' one more time and a little 'push'. Moreover, girls get confused sometimes.
Cain: What do you mean?
Basco: What I mean is that... I know exactly what you need to make her stay. I know a little trick that will make them... Bamm, apart!
Cain can't help but to give a superb curious look on his face.
Marvellous went up to his crow nest for fresh air and view of galaxies at late night which later he finds Luka doing the same thing. She seems so pensive that she doesn't even aware that Marvelous was right behind her. In the lobby, Doc accidentally moves the Galleon steering, causing the Galleon to move a bit. Luka almost fell down from the deck, luckily Marvelous managed to catch her hand.
Marvelous: Hang on, Luka.
Luka: Marvelous!
Marvelous: You miss me, aren't you? (Marvelous smirked)
Luka just blushed and not uttering any words, still try to grasp what had happened so suddenly. Marvelous pulled Luka up and helped her to stand up.
Luka: What are you doing here? (Luka looked away from Marvelous, at least she doesn't want Marvelous to see her blushed)
Marvelous: Nothing. Just go out for some fresh air. What are you doing here? (Marvelous folded his arms and stand right next to Luka)
Luka: Just to catch some wishing stars at night.
Marvelous: What are you wishing for? (Marvelous started to tease her)
Luka: Mou, Marvelous... I can't tell you. If not, my wishes won't come true. (Luka pouted her lips and punch Marvelous's arm)
Marvelous: Don't you want to know what I wished for?
Luka gives that 'I'm interested' smile. "Hmm, you can tell if you want to. But, don't blame me if it doesn't come true".
Marvelous: I wish that you'll be happy forever no matter where you are.
Luka: Mmmarvelous, that's... ( Luka was surprised and touched . She quickly cover up her reaction so that it won't shown)
Luka: Mou, Marvelous. Why do you tell me that? Now, that wish won't be coming true and I'm going to be a pathetic girl. (She giggled and elbowed Marvelous's arm.)
Marvelous put a smile on his face. "Did I ever tell you that you have a Kawaii face and smile"
Luka: Well, I know. You said it during our first meeting on Zangyack Ship. I can see the way you look at me anyway. I'm must the prettiest girl you ever meet. (Luka pretends to brag about her beauty and giggled)
Marvelous: Haha. Well, I won't deny it. But then... how about now? Don't you notice the way I looked at you? (Marvelous gives her a deep meaningful look)
Luka: Eh... Marvelous? (Luka seems puzzled, unsure of what does Marvelous mean). I... I don't understand.
Marvelous: Hmm, baka... he slightly pushed Luka's forehead with his index finger.
Marvelous smirked and quickly hold Luka's both arms and pulled her closer to him. Marvelous looked right into Luka's eyes and their face are just an inch away. Both of them can hear each other heartbeat and feel the heat of their breath at that close distance. Luka just stunned.
Marvelous: Now look closely... What do you see? (His deep and meaningful voice surely melt Luka's stonecold heart)
Luka: Mmm-marvelous... Nnnothing... (Her heart pounding even faster, still she chose to cover up. She try to loosen Marvelous's grip onto her arms, but he just won't let go)
Well, everyone knows how Marvelous is. He'll go after what he wants whole heartedly. And this time, no one or nothing can stop him.
Marvelous: I... love... you... silly. And I want you to be by my side forever. (Marvelous pulled her even closer)
Luka:Mou! Marvelous... yyyou kidding right? (Luka's eyes grow bigger)
Marvelous: .YOU. And I'm not kidding. (Marvelous showed that he's not kidding and really mean it)
This time around, there's no more chance for Luka to pretend like she clueless nor denying what Marvelous had said to her.
Luka: I... I...I... lo..
The tense around them is getting higher. Marvelous and Luka stunned and without they realize, their faces are getting near in a very slow pace. Finally, their lips met, locked and sealed. Finally, they had their first kiss. It feels like everything stops for a while... time, heartbeat and breathe.
Throwback: Luka's and Cain earlier conversation.
Cain: It's okay, Luka. You don't have to answer me now. You still got plenty of time to think. Sorry, if I force you. (Cain turns his back from Luka)
Luka: Cain... (She feels guilty)
Cain: I just want you to be happy. That's all matter. If you choose to go, there's nothing I could say to make you stay. I'll take care of these kids on my own. Don't worry.
Luka clenched her fist. She feels uneasy and feel bad for not being able to give a definite answer that she'll know will make Cain and the kids happy and overjoyed. Moreover, that's her first dream anyway.
Now that, Cain has made her dream came true, what else she could ask for. Cain is not a bad guy either. He loves her more than anything now that he has confessed, he knows her longer than anyone else ever since childhood, always there whenever she needs him and don't mind to go extra mile to fulfil her dream and make her happy.
Moreover, if people assume that she's a materialistic girl though she actually pretends to be one, Cain's reputation and wealth should be enough to impress her. Deep down her heart, there's a feeling that bothered and stopped her from making decisions of staying here, apart from feeling so connected and closed with her comrades... she knows that she had a feeling attached to her captain, more than comradeship and friendship. But, her strong and independent side refuse to admit it. Though, sometimes they do flirt with each other and nothing has been declared but they already know that they're attracted to each other.
Cain walked away, leaving Luka alone at the balcony with her thoughts.
Luka: Cain...
Back to Marvelous and Luka's moment,
No one knows how long they have been standing there with their lips sealed . The thoughts of Cain and their conversation earlier flashed into Luka's mind. She immediately pulled herself away and turned her back from Marvelous. A few moments for both to calm themselves.
Marvelous: Luka... (His right hand tries to reach for Luka, but she avoids)
Luka: I'm sorry, Marvelous. I want to but I can't. I just can't do this. I'm sorry... I got to go. (Luka immediately walked away, not even waiting for any reply from Marvelous.
Marvelous: Luka! (Marvelous left clueless for a while, but he's not ready to give in. He goes down the stairs, chasing after Luka).
Marvelous: Luka...
Joe: Wait, Marvelous. Give her some space to think. She's still confused (Joe come out from nowhere, restrained Marvelous' arm from chasing after her.
Marvelous can't help but to agree with Joe's words. He exhales heavily.
"Did I do anything wrong?" Marvelous wondered to himself.
Author's Note:
Finally, Marvelous and Luka had their first kiss. It took me quite sometimes to come out with this. So, how do you like this chapter? Stay tuned to know what happen next with this 2 love birds with love triangle, and slowly Basco shall reveal his evil plan. Muahahaha(evil laugh)
