Lost but Found Again
Chapter 4
Wedding Plans
Dear Nanoha,
How are you? Must be really busy with school and the bakery, since I still haven't received a letter from you. It's okay though. Do what you need to do. I'll be rooting for you. I've had a good semester with soccer though. I was even named MVP. I was so excited. Coach told me that I have a lot of potential. He also said that he would be surprised if I didn't make it to the big league. You think so? Of course you do. You're the main person who has always had faith in me.
The season's over now, so I can just relax. It's close to Christmas here. There's a lot of snow to go around. I love it, but still, it's not the same without you around. I feel alone without you beside me. I can't help, but think about all of our memories together during the winter. We had a lot of fun playing, having snow ball fights, making snow men, and making snow angels. I remember when I would hold you in my arms. I had never been more content in my life than in those moments. The warmth of your body, the small breaths you would make as you slept. I wish I could hold you now Nanoha. My body doesn't feel as warm without you around. But we have to wait. One day, I'll hold you again. I'll feel whole again when that happens. I love you Nanoha. I hope you are missing me as much as I'm missing you.
P.S. You don't know this, but I made a promise to you when you were sleep in my arms one winter. You want to know what it is? Not telling. Hehe. Just because I love you, I'll tell you. Also because I know that you're probably pouting right now. Don't deny it.
P.S.S. I promised you that one day…..that one day I would marry you under the snow we love so much.
Love you and Merry Christmas
Fate
I was saddened. I was sad because Fate was. She needed me and I wasn't there for her. I wish that I could turn back time.
I noticed that the envelope was a little heavier than the others. I looked inside to find a box. Pulling it out, I quickly removed the top. Inside was a silver charm bracelet with the letters N and F connected to it. I couldn't help the smile that came to my lips as I put it on. I promised myself that I would never take it off.
Knock. Knock.
I turn to see Yunno at my window. He waves his hand telling me to come on. I put the letter back into the envelope and put it in my purse before I exit the car.
"Hey" Yunno says kissing me.
"Hey"
"Are you ready to choose our wedding cake?" He asks well walking towards the café.
"Yeah"
"What were you reading?" He opens the door and we walk in.
"Nothing" I couldn't tell him that it was from Fate.
The café was empty, except for the three cakes sitting on a table.
"Mrs. and Mr. Takamachi. We're here" soon my mom came from out of the kitchen. I really didn't know how to feel right now. I was still mad at my parents for what they had done.
As she walked up to us, I could see the sadness in her eyes.
"Sorry, but it's only going to be me today. Shiro had some business to attend to today"
"It's okay Mrs. Takamachi. You're all we need"
"Shall we then" she said with a smile, but I knew better.
"The cakes look good mom"
"Thank you Nanoha" she looks at me then back to the cakes. "As you can see, I've picked out three different flavored cakes. We have lemon, chocolate, and red velvet. Did you have any preference on which flavor you wanted the cake to be?" she turns back to Yunno and I.
"Chocolate" Yunno and I said in unison.
"Okay chocolate it is" she passes us a plate of chocolate cake for us to try.
"Mmmm. Mrs. T. this is so delicious" he was right. My mom knows how to make the most delicious cakes.
"I agree mom"
"Thank you. Next, we have to figure out how many tiers you want. I had in mind maybe a three or five tiered cake"
"I think the five tier cake would be best mom. That would be enough cake to accommodate all of the guests"
"Okay. The last thing would be about the decorations. Any ideas on what you two want it to look like?"
"White with blue trimmings maybe"
"No. I would go with yellow and green trimmings Mrs. T"
"Well the cake can only be one way, not both" she sighs. "Looks like we'll just have to settle this" she digs in her pockets and pulls out a coin. "Call it" and she flicks the coin in the air.
"Heads!" Yunno yells rather loudly. Men in their competitiveness.
"Tails" I didn't have any other choice, but tails.
The coin flips four times before landing in my mother's hands.
"White with blue trimmings it is"
"Yes"
"Aww man"
"It's okay Yunno" I pat his head. "The wife always gets what she wants anyway"
"Yeah right. We'll see about that" his phone goes off. He digs in his pocket and grabs it. He starts pressing buttons. "Sorry, but I have to go. Work is calling" he kisses me. "See you later hunny"
"See ya" and with that, Yunno left. "Is there anything else we need to go over?" I said turning to my mother.
"No, that was all"
"Okay. I'm going to go then. I'll see you next week to go over the seating arrangements. Bye" and I started making my way for the door.
Something grabs my hand. It was my mother.
"Mom?" her head was down.
"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry for hurting you Nanoha" she raises her head. Fresh tears stained her cheeks. "Your father and I never meant to hurt you. We were trying to protect you" more tears came down.
"I know mom" I said hugging her. Her arms tighten around me. "I know that you and dad had good intentions, but it should have been my decision to decide if I wanted to break things off with Fate. We lost each other when we wanted and needed each other the most. That's why I was angry. I'm sorry if I hurt your and dad's feelings, but you also have to understand how I was feeling too"
"I do baby. I'm really sorry. Can you ever forgive me?" I back out of the hug a little.
It was like a river had crashed into my mother's face. I bring up my hand to dry some of her tears.
"Of course I forgive you. I love you. I could never stay mad at you" I said flashing her a smile. She smiles back and pulls me back into the hug. "Please just make sure you and dad don't do that again. I don't know if I'll be so forgiving then"
"I promise I won't. I love you Nanoha"
"I love you too mom"
~0~
I was currently standing in front of the mall. I decided that I wanted to do some shopping so I figured that I would bring someone along with me. Soon, I saw the blonde haired woman that I was looking for.
"Sorry Nanoha for being late. I had to do something for my mother" she said after running over to me.
"It's fine. Let's go inside"
"Sure" and with that, we made our way inside.
It had been a while since I had been to the mall. Probably because I didn't really have anyone to go with and it definitely wasn't any fun going with Yunno. He was no help with I wanted to shop for clothes or something. It's so much better to have another girl's option.
"So Nanoha, what store should we go in first?"
"I don't know" we walked past a few clothing and shoe stores, but nothing really caught my fancy.
"Look" Fate said pointing to our right. I followed where the finger pointed and it was in the direction of a lingerie store. "I want to go in there"
"Okay" and we made our way inside.
We immediately were bombarded by screaming fans as we walked in.
"I'm sorry Nanoha" Fate said sporting an apologetic smile.
"It's okay. I'll just look around"
"Okay. I'll catch up with you soon….. If I can" I couldn't help laughing at Fate as I ventured around the store. Too bad. I actually feel bad for the girl. Well that's what she gets for wanting to be a famous athlete.
It was a nice little lingerie store. There were cute things, really nice things and…..things I just wouldn't even consider wearing. I made sure that I stayed far away from the back. That's where all the erotic pieces were.
As I continued walking through the aisles, I saw a nice blue bra and panty set. The bra would push my breasts up to a nice position it seemed and the panties were just like I liked them….low.
"I see that you still like nice things, but I really think you should show your body off more"
"You would like that wouldn't you Fate?"
"Yes and more" she had a grin on her face that was all too familiar to me. The naughty kind. This girl will never change. "Now let's go and find something that would suit you better" and I was pulled to the section that I was trying to avoid.
"Why do we have to go back here?" I whined.
"Because you're sexy and you need sexy things to go with your sexy body"
"But I don't know what to pick out"
"Leave that to me. Go and wait for me by the dressing rooms"
"Okay"
I have to admit I was a little scared. Fate had always loved buying sexy things. Some even caused instant nose bleeds just thinking about it. So I was scared…..very scared.
~0~
"Here you are" Fate said handing me three different pieces of lingerie. I started looking through them. These were definitely things that I would not wear. I look back at Fate.
"Don't look at me like that. You're lucky that I didn't give you something more out there. Now get your butt in there and try them on. I want to see when you're done" I did as she said and walked into the dressing room.
It was a nice sized room. It was painted dark red and had one mirror. I sighed and began taking off my clothes. When all my clothes were off, I picked up the first piece of lingerie. It was a black set. The bra was strapless and the panties covered half of my butt. There was also this see through cape looking thing. I sort of felt like a superhero.
After everything was on, I looked myself over. I thought I looked like some play boy model or something. I was embarrassed.
"Are you done yet Nanoha? I've aged twenty years already" Fate's voice came from on the other side of the door.
"I'm a little embarrassed to come out"
"Nanoha it's not like I haven't seen your body in all its nakedness before. Now get out here, or would you rather me come and get you" I didn't like the way she said the last part.
I gathered all my courage and opened the door. My cheeks were flaming right now. I know I looked like a serious tomato. I was really embarrassed and I really don't know why. Yes, Fate had seen my body before. Maybe it's just the fact that it's Fate that I'm embarrassed.
"Wow. Nanoha! Wow" Fate was practically drooling right now, which made me even more embarrassed. I tried covering myself up a little. "No, don't cover up Nanoha" she said getting up from her seat and removing my hands. "I'm sorry if I embarrassed you, but it's just you look….amazingly beautiful in this"
"Really?" I said with my blush never leaving.
"Really. Now try on the next one"
I headed back inside the dressing room. The embarrassment that I was feeling slowly vanished. I quickly took off the pieces of the first outfit and began putting on the second one. The second set was almost like a bikini, but was missing a lot of it. I really liked it because it had a blue and white pattern, but there wasn't enough being covered up. There was only enough cloth to cover my nipples and the bottom was a thong. So my whole ass was out. Damn you Fate.
I walked and opened the door.
"It's great. I always thought your body looked so much better with less on it"
"Shut up you perv" I said before going back in the dressing room.
Fate, I tell you. She probably had me come in this store just to see me in erotic clothes. I removed the second set and started putting on the last one. I put on the black thong along with the black fish nets that came halfway up my thighs. The remaining piece was a leather corset and a choker. I was surprised there wasn't a whip and chains among the rest of the items. I was positive that I would look like some kind of dominatrix or something. Damn you Fate.
I picked up the leather top and started pulling on the zipper, but it wouldn't budge. I had to have been pulling on that zipper for like five minutes and it just stayed in the same spot.
"Ugh. You stupid thing"
"Nanaoh? Is everything okay?"
"I need your help with this"
"Okay, I'm coming in" I quickly covered my breasts with my left arm.
The door opens and she comes in closing the door behind her.
"So what's the problem?"
"This. I can't unzip it" she grabs it from me. She turns it around and opens it from the back. "Oh. Silly me. Nya haha"
"You're right about that" she said turning me to face the mirror. "Didn't I already tell you that you didn't have to cover up in front of me Nanoha. I won't touch you or anything. Well unless you ask me to" she says grinning that naughty grin of hers.
"Now I can see why Yunno is scared to leave me alone with you" I said removing my arm from my breasts.
"Well I haven't really done anything he should be worried about…..yet anyway" she says putting the corset around me and closes the back. She grabs the choker and places herself in front of me. "I think personally that he's probably scared that you'll leave his sorry ass for a hot babe like me" she says putting the choker around my neck.
I never really thought about it that way. Well maybe I did, but I wouldn't think that he would be scared of Fate possibly taking me away from him.
She walks behind me.
"Wow. This looks great too. Now to add the finishing touches" she grabs the loop holding my hair up in my pony tail and pulls it out.
My hair falls quickly and she fixes it so it looks prefect.
"Nanoha, you really are magnificent. Yunno's really a lucky guy" she pauses. "I'll wait for you outside" and with that, she left.
I could see the sadness in her eyes before she left. It hurts me every time and it hurts even more that she has to try and cover it up just so we can try and be friends.
~0~
After I came out of the dressing room, Fate and I made our way towards the register.
"Thank you Ms. Testarossa for coming to our store today"
"Thanks for having me" Fate grabs the outfits she picked out and places them on the counter. The lady scans the items.
"You're total is 200,000 yen" I begin to dig in my purse, but Fate stops me.
"It's my treat"
"But I" I tried protesting only to be cut off.
"No buts and no pouting either" she said giggling as she handed that money to the woman. I shot her a glare.
"Thank you and have a great day"
"You too" Fate and I said in unison as the woman gave us the bag.
I stopped walking after we exited the lingerie store.
"Nanoha, is there something wrong?"
"You didn't buy anything. You were the one who wanted to go in the store in the first place and you didn't buy anything" she walks over to me and pats me on the head.
"Silly girl. We went in there just so I could see your body. Why go to the strip club when I can see your body for free" she breaks out into a smile.
"Fate! Why you little" I swing at her to hit her, but she grabs my hand. Her smile soon fades.
"This bracelet"
"Yeah, I found it in one of the envelopes you sent me"
"So you've still been reading them?" she says before we start walking again.
"Yeah. I've read four of them now. It seems to get harder and harder to read them"
"Then don't read them"
"I can't not read them. That would have just defeated the purpose of getting them from my parents. They came from you, so I want to read them"
"Well I'm happy you finally received the bracelet. It looks good on you"
"Thanks for giving it to me. I'm never going to take it off"
"That would make me happy"
"It would make me happy just to see you happy" and I meant it. I wanted her to be happy more than anything.
We continued our way through the mall. Nothing really was catching my eye. That was until I saw it.
"Fate"
"Huh?"
"Let's go take some pictures in the photo booth PLEASE" I said pouting.
"Okay let's go" and I pulled Fate hurriedly over to the booth.
Fate and I hadn't taken pictures in a long time. The last time we took pictures together was five years ago. I wanted some new ones with her.
"Okay, so how many pictures do you want to take?" Fate asked as we looked on the outside, which told us how many pictures we could take and its prices.
"Let's take six. The more pictures the better right?"
"Right. Well let's go inside then" and we did.
I was so excited and I could tell that Fate was too. We took a seat in the booth and paid the fee. Now all we had to do was take the photos.
"Hmmm. This reminds me of the last time we were in a photo booth" I instantly blush and she laughs.
"How could I forget you trying to rape me?"
"Well that's not what you were calling it then" she continues to laughs.
"Let's take the photos" I said pouting.
"Well we have to come up with themes remember? That's what we always do before taking pictures in photo booths" she was right. We did always have a theme for each picture, but that was years ago when we were together. What themes would we have this time.
"Well let's do happy. That should be simple enough right?" I started.
"Yeah it is. We'll just do regular smiles"
"Okay. Let's do it"
"That didn't sound right Nanoha" I shoot her a glare before I going to push the button.
We hurriedly got ourselves situated. I leaned my head on her shoulder and she placed an arm around me.
"5 4 3 2 1. Say cheese" the automated voice said.
"Cheese" we both said together before the flash came.
She removed her arm and I removed my head. Now what.
"So what's next Fate?"
"Hmmm" she put her hand to her chin. "How about we do a silly one. It fits you perfectly don't you think Nanoha"
"I'm sick of the jokes you meanie"
"Sorry. Your expressions are priceless. I can't resist"
"Well I won't be able to resist my hand from meeting your face if you keep it up"
"Temper temper. Let's take the photo"
"With pleasure" I said before Fate presses the button to take the photo.
We quickly get ourselves together. I put my index finger from both hands in my mouth, stretching my mouth as far as it could go. Fate did the same.
"5 4 3 2 1. Say cheese"
"Cheese" we both said. I quickly stuck my tongue out and crossed my eyes before the flash came.
"It's your turn to pick the next theme Nanoha"
"How about we do a sexy one"
"Yes. How about I grab your breasts and pretend that I'm slipping my hand under your dress" she seemed to be extra happy.
"That's not what I had in mind you perv. Do a sexy pose okay?"
"Sure" she said in a sad voice before she pressed the button.
We both turned to the side a little. I used my left hand to lift my left breasts and I bit lightly on my right index finger as I put on a seductive face. Fate put her right arm behind her head and used her left arm to lift both of her breasts. She also put on a seductive face. She was hot. And with her breasts touching my arm wasn't helping me at all.
"5 4 3 2 1. Say cheese" we didn't say it this time. Once the picture was taken, we went back to our original positions.
"You need to keep those breasts of yours under control Fate. They were all over me"
"Made you all hot and bothered didn't it?" she said grinning
"No it didn't" I lied. "Anyway, what's next?"
"Let's do the Spice Girls"
"That's a great idea. I want to be Scary Spice. Roar" I said putting up cat claws.
"No, I want to be Scary Spice. You should be Baby Spice since you already have a pony tail in"
"No fair" I said crossing my arms.
"Okay okay. You can be Scary Spice and I'll be Posh Spice since I'm fabulous"
"Get over yourself Fate. You're not even all that" I said before pushing the button.
"Says the person who would always tell me how beautiful I was when we were together"
"5 4 3 2 1. Say Cheese"
"Roar" I roared putting up cat flaws. Fate being Posh, put up the peace sign and put a sexy grin on her face.
"Next"
"How about we do a flirty picture, since you are always such a tease" I said bringing my face close to Fate's face.
"That was all you Nanoha. Don't try and flip it around"
"Whatever you say Fate" I pressed the button. "Whatever you say"
I quickly turn to my left, sticking my breasts out and winking my right eye. Fate pretended to blow a kiss.
"5 4 3 2 1. Say cheese"
"Cheese" and the flash went off.
This was the last picture. I wonder what Fate was going to pick.
"Alright Fate, this is the last picture. Make it a good one. Meaning no groping, no hands going anywhere not needed. Nothing PERVERTED, Okay?"
"Darn" she said snapping her finger. Fate was always and will be a hand full.
"Well what is it going to be?"
"How about…..love?" she said turning to me.
I could see the seriousness in her eyes. She really wanted to do this.
"Alright" I wasn't sure how this was going to go.
"We don't have to do anything big. Let's just make the picture portray how we were when we first started going out. You know, before all the kinky stuff started"
"You just had to ruin the mood" she chuckles and presses the button.
I quickly wrap my arms around Fate's left arm and rest my head on her shoulder.
"5 4 3 2 1. Say Cheese" I changed my mind and raised my head so that I could kiss her on the cheek.
I didn't say cheese of course because my lips were glued to Fate's face, but she didn't say cheese. After the picture flashed, I removed my lips from her soft skin. She turns her face to me and what sported her cheeks were a deep crimson. She was blushing hard. She wasn't expecting the kiss.
"Don't kiss me so suddenly"
"Sorry. You said before the kinky stuff. I don't think this booth is big enough if we went with kinky"
"Nanoha!" her cheeks became even redder. I giggle at her cuteness. "Let's get the photos" and we made our way out of the booth.
Fate grabs the pictures and I stand beside to also view them.
"Aww. We look so cute"
"You look fuuny. I look cute" Fate said. She's so full of herself.
"Meanie! Well I want the first three"
"Hey I wanted the one with your luscious boobs Nanoha" she's such a perv.
"Okay then. I want the last one with your cute blushing face on it" I said in a baby tone.
"Fine" and she gave me the photos I asked for.
After that, we made our way outside.
"Thanks for coming to the mall with me Fate"
"Thanks for inviting me. We should definitely do it again sometime"
"I would like that a lot" I said giving her a smile. She smiles back.
"Great. Well see ya" she said before hugging me.
"See ya" I said after we broke the hug.
We both went our separate ways. When I made it inside my car, I couldn't help the smile that came to my lips. I would have screamed from joy if there weren't people next to me. I really had a great day today and I hope to have more good days with her.
~0~
"I'm home" I said after walking in my house. I was soon greeted my Yunno.
"Hey you" he said kissing me. "Did you have fun at the mall?"
"Yeah I did. Got some nice things too" he peeks inside
"Yeah these are some nice things indeed. You'll have to try them on for me" he said kissing me once more.
"Later. First I have to do something and then I meet you upstairs"
"Okay. Don't keep me waiting too long"
"I'll try not too" and with that, he went upstairs.
I quickly make my way down the basement. I pull out my box of memories and the stack of letters.
I take out the pictures that Fate and I took. Fate looked so cute in these pictures. I hope we get the chance to take some more. I kiss them before placing them in the box and then I grab the next letter from the stack. It was dated January 1, 2006.
Dear Nanoha,
Happy New Year. I hope just as it says, that this will be a happy new year. My New Year's resolution is to be an even better soccer player than I was last semester. I know I can do it. Let's just hope that that will be the case. Do you have a New Year's resolution? I hope that you'll have a happy new year too Nanoha. I wish we could spend it together. It's getting harder each day that goes pass without you near me. I love you.
P.S. The New Year's resolution that I want to fulfill the most is to come see you this year.
Love
Fate
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