Ok will it be a steak and potatoes or maybe she’d like pasta… wait… The wine! The wine is very important! And flowers! Definitely flowers! Makoto was listing things that she would need for her and Minako’s date in a couple of days.
She was visiting her father’s friend for a while now that friend handled her trust fund when she was young. She needed to do some papers so that she was the only one managing her trust fund and for the financing of the café she wants to open. She stayed also for a couple of days every week to try different foods so that she would get an idea for the menu of the café. She was walking at the streets and she saw this flower shop which was selling different kinds of roses. She went inside and looked around. She stopped as she saw these apple green colored roses on the table.
“Beautiful isn’t it?” asked the florist.
“Definitely. What is it called? I never seen a green rose before.” Makoto replied still looking at the plant. These would be perfect. I know she’ll love it and it’s in my favorite color too!
“Viridiflora or Rosa Chinensis. It’s one of the rarest roses in the world and luckily, I got to cultivate a few of those. So if you’re planning to buy those… would be expensive. Really expensive.” Said the florist.
“I’ll take it. All of it. Just give me the numbers and I’ll pay you.” Said Makoto without even glancing at the florist.
“Are you sure?” the florist couldn’t believe what Makoto was saying.
“Definitely.” Replied Makoto.
Makoto then thanked the florist after the latter gave her tips how to preserve the rose and take care of the plant. She had convinced the florist to give her a fresh branch to cultivate it. A song playing from her iPod made her think of Minako again.
You don't have a clue
What it is like to be next to you
I'm here to tell you
That it is good
That it is true
Birds singing a song
Old paint is peeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling
Words can't be that strong
My heart is reeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling
Try
Try to forget what's in the past
Tomorrow is here
Love,
Orange sky above lighting your way
There's nothing to fear
Birds singing a song
Old paint is peeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling
Words can't be that strong
My heart is reeling
This is that fresh
That fresh feeling
Some people are good
Babe in the 'hood
So pure and so free
I'd make a safe bet
You're gonna get whatever you need
Makoto happily walked towards her hotel while singing the song and remembering Minako.
………
Ring Ring Ring….
Minako rushed over to the telephone.
“Moshi moshi. Aino residence.”
“Minachan! How are you?” Mrs. Aino shouted at the other end of the phone.
“Mom! You didn’t have to shout.” Minako answered as she pulled her ears away from the phone.
“So. what’s the news there love? Are doing ok?”
“I’m doing fine mom. So how’s dad and England?”
“He’s ok. He’s really busy these days. Anyway, we go around on the weekends. We’re even planning just to stay at home on Valentine’s. You’re dad said he’ll cook something special but I bet we’ll end up ordering take out. Hahaha…. So do you have a date tomorrow? How’s Makochan? Does she have a date too?”
“…” Minako was blushing.
“Minachan?” asked her mom in worried tone.
“Well… Makochan asked me out so…”
“Makochan?!? Wow! That’s good!” Mrs. Aino was shouting again.
She’s ok with that?!? Thought Minako.
“She’s a really nice girl Minachan. She protects you and everything. And the way she looks at you…”
“The way she looks at me?” Minako was surprised.
“Oh. You haven’t figured it out yet? How about what your feeling? You figured it out?” asked Mrs. Aino. Minako heard her giggling in the other end of the phone.
But before Minako could answer, “I have to go dear, your dad is calling on my cell. Message you later. Bye love. Kisses.” Her mom continued and then put down the phone.
Minako was still holding phone, confused.
………
The day came and Makoto was nervous. She checked and rechecked everything. To the sauce, flower arrangements, her breath and the suit she’s wearing. She told Minako to meet her at her apartment later that evening.
She planned that it is more romantic to cook for Minako than to eat out with hundreds of people lining for the very best restaurants in town. Some of the petals of the roses were scattered at the dining table and living room. She dimmed the lights a bit and scanned the apartment again.
Then the doorbell rang.
Ok. Do not panic Makoto. DO NOT PANIC. Remember what Haruka said, just breathe… She checked her breath and suit at the mirror near the door and opened the door.
Makoto’s jaw dropped to the floor.
Minako was wearing a simple yet elegant strapless shiny black dress showing her beautiful neckline, a pearl necklace and earrings and the hem of the skirt is just above her knee. Her hair was made into a knot from behind. She was wearing stilettos which made her just 2 inches smaller than Makoto. She almost looked like Holly Golightly but blonde.
Damn! She’s perfect. Makoto thought.
“Makochan, are you going to let me in or will you just stare all night?” giggled Minako. She was pleased that Makoto loved her dress. She went through a couple before deciding that this was the one she will be wearing.
“Oh right. Sorry.” Makoto said giving herself a mental slap. “Umm… I kind of planned not to eat out. I cooked something for you and maybe later…” she trailed off blushing as she let Minako in.
“That’s perfect Makochan. I didn’t know you looked good in a suit. I’m glad you cooked.” Smiled Minako and touches Makoto’s tie. Makoto blushed.
She looks so handsome and dreamy in that suit. She’s so tall, thank Kami I wore this stilettos tonight. Minako giggled to herself.
As Makoto lead Minako unto the kitchen. The blonde was in awe of what she saw.
Candle lit dinner and roses all over the place! This is so romantic. The smell of the food is heavenly. Oh my… Makochan’s perfect. My Makochan. Minako thought dreamily.
Makoto pulled the chair a for Minako to let her seat and the brunette served dinner after that.
The dinner was almost perfect except for the part that Makoto was so nervous she spilled some wine on herself and the apartment almost went in flames as Minako knocked over the candles as she tried to wipe the wine out of Makoto’s shirt. Some of the towels caught on fire and almost reached the spilled wine. They panicked and tried to stop the fire by throwing the vase water unto the fire. Luckily it worked. After several minutes they finally calmed down and finished their dinner at the couch in Makoto’s living room.
“The dinner was amazing well except for…” Minako laughed before finishing her sentence.
“Yeah that.” Smiled Makoto. “Could you wait there for a while? Ill just get something.” Asked Makoto. Minako nodded.
She stood up and went to her room. After a few seconds she came out and her left hand was behind her back clutching a dozen roses she bought the other day. She then turned on the stereo, eyed the remote and walked over to Minako.
“Mina tenshii will you do me the honor of dancing with you?” asked the brunette as her right hand motioned towards the blonde.
“Of course Makochan.” She blushed.
Before she hit the play button on the remote, she handed the roses to Minako and whispered, “Happy Valentine’s Day my tenshii.”
Minako hugged Makoto after putting the roses at the table and then positioned her arms on the chest of Makoto and the brunette cautiously hugged the blonde and pushed the play button.
As the music started, they began to slow dance…
Come a little closer flicker in flight
we have about an inch space but I'm here
I can breathe in what you breathe out
As the chorus neared, Makoto hugged Minako tightly and began to sing to
blonde.
Let me know if I'm doing this right
Let me know if my grips too tight
Let me know if I can stay all of my life
Let me know if dreams can come true
Let me know if this one's yours too
Coz I see it (Oh...)
And I feel it right here
And I feel you right here
Makoto’s heart was racing and she knew Minako could feel it.
She’s singing for me! And she’s so warm. This is like the sweetest thing
anyone has ever done for me. First date ever with someone who’s not expecting me to give up
something. Minako thought.
The vacuous night steps aside
to give meaning to Gemini's dreaming
The moon on its back and the seemingly
Veiled rooms lit by the same star
Minako felt like she’s melting inside Makoto’s arms. She can
hear Makoto’s heart racing as the brunette held her closer. She felt protected and most of
all, loved. She was a little bit confused but she felt happy and contented.
Let me know if I'm doing this right
Let me know if my grips too tight
Let me know if I can stay all of my life
Let me know if dreams can come true
Let me know if this one's yours too
Coz I see it (Oh...)
And I feel it right here
And I feel you right here
Minako was staring at Makoto’s eyes and the brunette looked back lovingly. Makoto gave it all to fight the feeling of kissing Minako on the lips and opt to kiss the blonde’s forehead instead. Minako’s face went crimson red and Makoto chuckled.
I could get used to this. They both thought.
After dancing, they talked and talked until 4 in the morning. They were still holding each other. Feeling sleepy Makoto said that she would take the couch and Minako could sleep in her bed. But Minako insisted that they should sleep together.
Kami please give me the strength not to kiss her or do anything stupid while she’s sleeping. Makoto thought.
As though Minako could read the brunette’s mind, she said, “Don’t worry I won’t rape you or anything.” And then she laughed.
Makoto blushed and Minako lead her to the brunette’s bedroom.
Makoto gave some old shirt and shorts for Minako to change from her dress and she changed clothes as well. A few minutes after lying down, Minako was fast asleep facing the brunette and was hugging her loosely. Makoto couldn’t help but fall in admiration with the blonde’s face as she slept. She brushed some of Minako’s hair at her forehead and sang to her in a whisper.
…Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable, distance
And up until now
I had sworn to myself that I'm
Content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
Well, You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream…
“My Makochan… my teady bear…” Minako said in her sleep and she smiled and hugged Makoto more.
Makoto panicked for a few seconds because she thought Minako was awake and then she relaxed after hearing what the blonde had said.
Teady bear. I can be your teady bear. Definitely. Thought Makoto and she finally slept.
……….
Makoto woke up as someone was humming a song from the shower. She sleepily turned to other side as Minako went out of the bathroom and was still singing…
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
Makoto laid there frozen and was fully awake now. She gripped the pillow hard as her heart started beating faster and faster and she thought she was having a heart attack.
Oh Kami… Oh Kami… was she awake when I sang to her? I know she was definitely sleeping last night. Think Makoto! Think of an excuse! Shit…. Shit… shit… Makoto thought panicking.
”Good afternoon sleepy head!” Minako said.
Makoto shut her eyes and braced for the worst.
“I can’t understand why that song got stuck to my head. I’ve been singing it since I woke up. A great song but kind of sad in way.” Minako continued as she was picking up her clothes from the desk chair.
Makoto let out a sigh. That was a close one. She thought. She then turned around and saw the blonde just wearing a towel that was too small to cover most of her body.
Makoto suddenly put her hands to her nose and gasped. She felt blood oozing from her nose. She hurriedly walked backwards towards the bathroom.
Shit! Why in hell would she be wearing that? Is she doing this on purpose?!? I gave her a freaking towel last night. A big towel!
She’s soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sexy. This is torture… Ok stop
imagining things, your nose is bleeding! Torture I terll you! Torture! The brunette
thought as she waved her fist in the air and then she tried to find something to cover her
nose. She couldn’t see much because she was holding her nose and head up. Suddenly a towel
was put in her face.
“You’re bleeding Makochan!” Minako said as she was holding the towel from Makoto’s nose.
Makoto looked at Minako and saw the blonde was now wearing only her bra and panties. More blood came down from her nose. Why wouldn’t she just dress up already! I’ll lose a lot of blood if she won’t change! Makoto thought while panicking. “I’m fine Minachan… just go and get dressed first. I’ll handle this.” The brunette said reassuringly. The blonde finally gave up and walked out of the bathroom. Breathe Makoto. Breathe. Do not panic. Makoto said to herself and began calming down.
That was weird. Minako thought and then she looked at herself at the mirror. Oh that’s why. But I know she already seen me in my underwear before. Oh well… My teady bear is really funny. Minako giggled while getting dressed.
After controlling her nose bleed and washed herself, Makoto went out of the bathroom and searched for Minako. She found her washing the dishes from the night before and was now fully dressed. She smiled as she hears her singing the song again.
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