A beautiful encounter: Chapter 4: That's how much I like you...
Title: A Beautiful Encounter
Author: Hikari
Rating: AA
Classification: AU, Fluff, Romance
Disclaimer: Do not own mao or jun
Summary: It's about a love story that begin with a beautiful encounter in Spring this year...
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Chapter 4: That's how much I like you
Earlier release:
Prologue : Our first encounter... Chapter 1: I want to see you again...
Chapter 2a: You captured me... Chapter 2b: You captured me...
Chapter 3: Always on my mind...
Date : Evening, Summer, end-of week 3 2010
Inspiration : Fearless - Taylor Swift Listen here
Opening Introduction : So far, I think it is evident that Jun-kun likes his new found girl lots, so much till it makes him nervous and giddy at the same time. While for Mao-chan, he definately made her heart flutter and in a mess but... let's find out more from this chapter neh? Hehe.
Albeit the sun was exceptionally bright and hot for the pass few days, it had finally took its rest as the drizzling rain swept over Tokyo since the first ray. The long ageless shower did not dampen any bit of Matsumoto Jun’s spirit, for he had embraced his days with smiles brighter than the sun.
He had been chauffeuring Inoue Mao to work and home for the past two days due to the unfortunate incident of her car, which turned out to be a series of fortunate events for him. Not only it created the perfect opportunity of getting to know each other better during the short journey; it had manifested a sudden courage in him to ask her out for a date on this Saturday evening.
The warehouse trip with both Kennichi and Mao on Thursday morning was indeed fruitful. Not only was he amazed by the scale of the Inoue Corp and their seamless tracking system, he is more than glad to see discover yet another different side of Mao when it comes to work. Her girly appearance was totally gone when she was immersed in her work. With a sleek iPad and a stylish Canon Ixus on hand, she took the chance to go trough some old stocks and brought some back to her office. Looking at her from afar talking to the warehouse crew, Inoue Mao exudes the image of a admirable leader that knows her stuff within her finger tips and all the ground staff adores her.
But she still looked absolutely adorable when she enjoyed her mixed fruits cereal and soya milk during breakfast.
Are they really that nice?
Matsumoto Jun shocked his head disbelievingly once he found himself thinking of her again… It had been these way ever since she appeared before him. Just like this, day by day… flashes of her would just slip into his mind seamlessly, occupying his whole heart and soul. He had arrived 10 minutes before the agreed time to pick up his date. Leaning against the car hood, he was one again lost in his thoughts of her.
Finally the angelic face in his mind started to move towards him with a even beautiful smile. He stood up and straight with his gaze fixated on his date that is appearing before him.
Wrapped in a loose purple v-neck sweater and a short chic-checked skirt, Inoue Mao blushed lightly when she realized how her appearance had set her date - Matsumoto Jun in awe as she struts closer to him on her black knee length boots.
“Hi…”
“…Hi”
Jun was completely taken in by her; he loved how her soft hazel curls falls loosely on her shoulders, giving her a soft feminine look. The royal shade of the v-neck purple top contrast perfectly with her smooth white skin, making her complexion glow, adding a hint of sexiness to her overall look.
“You looked beautiful...”
“Thank you. You are not bad yourself.”
Clad in a pair of wash off jeans, Jun had worn it with a simple white-t and a smart khaki rolled-up shirt. Actually while he was still in a trance day-dreaming of her, Mao had already caught sight of him when she came out from her apartment lobby.
In fact, she had been excited for the whole day whenever she thought of the date, and especially when she started preparing herself for the night.
He looked absolutely hot leaning on the car while he is deep in thought...
Jun chuckled at her compliment and remembered the flowers in his hands.
“These are for you.”
“For me? I love sun flowers~ Aren’t they lovely? Forever so bold and bright, neh?” Mao smiled happily as she received the flowers from him and mouthed a soft “Thank you” to him.
“Shall we?”
There’s something about the way
The street looks when it just rain
There’s a glow on the pavement
You walk me to the car
And you know I want to ask you to dance right there
In the middle of the parking lot yeah
“So where are you bringing me… Jun-kun?” Mao giggled at her own whims as she purposely emphasized on the last two syllabuses.
“Hahaha… nice try…” “Mao-chan.”
He gave his comeback by doing the same to her.
“Hey… don’t copy. It’s patented you know?” Mao protested with her big round eyes while he just laughed at her reaction.
“Oh too bad then… so what should I do… Mao-chan?”
“Haha. You are so doing it~ Hmm… now I wonder if a cup of ice-cream will get you off the hook?” “Or should I add in a slice of strawberry shortcake? Hmm… fruit parfait sounds good too.”
“Hey hey slow down there… how can you eat so many sweet stuffs at once?”
“Oh trust me Jun-kun, I can…” Mao commented and she nodded affirmatively at Jun with her big sparkling brown eyes.
“Serious? Wow… I can’t imagine that…”
We’re driving down the road
I wonder if you know I’m trying so hard not to get caught up now
Cause you are so cool, run your hand through your hair
Absent mindedly making me want you
Inoue Mao found herself stepping into the beautiful western garden. Old factories like building with white and red bricks stood magnificently on both site of the garden. Floored with reddish tiles, the garden is dorn with lush green bushes that grow neatly behind the low white metal railings and long wooden pots the garden emits a cozy and welcoming feel to any of its visitors. Right in the of middle there’s a long garden walk-way that stretched from an old clock tower all the way down to the center, a lower tier of the end of the garden aisle. Couples and passer by are seen strolling leisurely along the garden walk as the golden tree lights and the English street lamps illuminates its gentle glow on the path. With the cooling night breeze dancing around her, Mao couldn’t help but fall in love with this place as she turned around to take in the scene before her.
“Where is this place? It’s so beautiful…”
“This is Ebisu Garden Place. Your first time here?”
“Ebisu… I can’t remember. Is there a beer factory around here? I remember Daddy once brought me to some beer factory with red bricks…” Mao murmured as she tried to recall.
“That’s right, that’s the Sapporo Beer factory, and you see that little Spanish café next to it? They serves excellent baguette sandwiches~”
“Really? Is that where we are having our dinner?”
“Haha, of course not… We are going there.” Jun pointed to a tall and dark tower before them and gave her a wink.
“Eh? But… it’s so dark…”
“Common, let’s go. You’ll love it.” Jun flashed an assuring smile at her.
She looked at him and then the building…
“Trust me.” He looked into her eyes and extended his hand to her.
Looking back at him… a smile slowly spread on her beautiful face as she place her hand naturally into his and the next thing she know she was running along with him, laughing happily with their infectious laughter filling the air, causing heads to turn and smiled at the joyous couple before them.
I don’t know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first fearless
I don’t know why but with you I dance in a storm in my best dress fearless
Hand-in-hand, they were both still panting slightly when they finally reached the restaurant. She had held on to his hand tightly when they went into that small-old-roudy-lift of the building. Jun had pulled her closer to him when he senses her sudden grip. His hand was so warm, and his grip was so tender that gives Mao the assurance she needs.
The manager was very much entranced by the gorgeous couple before him as he gestured them to follow him to the reserved table. Mao was amused by the interior and the occupancy rate of the restaurant given that shabby lift she just came across and the dark appearance of the glass building. The interiors are nicely partitioned with dark water-glass panels and lush maroon sashays and gold ribbons, coupled with soft amber lightings. The soft trickling sound of the waters running down the glass panels had added a refreshing feel of this place giving off an elegant and romantic ambience.
She smiled pleasantly to the manager as he gestured her to the reserved area at the corner, still holding hands with Jun, she felt him giving her a light tug as he urged her to take a step further before him.
“What…”
*gasp*
Inoue Mao was completely awe struck by the view before her. Right before her, is a full length glass panel and behind it is non-other than a blanket of city lights shimmering in freckles of gold. Although from her sky-studio, she had a top view of Tokyo city, but the view here was completely different. Gone were the sky scrappers, but a horizon of golden lights.
“Look carefully over there, Mao-chan.” she followed Jun’s pointer as he whispered lightly next to her.
“Oh my god… it’s moving… this is a revolving restaurant~” Mao squealed in excitement and went closer to the window for a better look. Indeed, there’s a double glass casing, and the inner one is spinning slowly.”
“Like it?” looking at her happy face, Jun felt so contented just to be here with her.
“Oh yes, I do. Thank you…” Mao turned to him and found his face right next to hers… flashes of gold can be seen in the dark mysterious orb of him. He was standing so close behind her that she was almost leaning into him. Her heart started to beat so loud against her chest that she thought he might have heard her. She went all stiff as she tightens the grip on the railings.
“Afraid of heights?” sensing her sudden stiffness, Jun expressed his concern and fixed his gaze on hers, enveloping her cold hands gently with his own.
“Uhmm… but I’m fine if I don’t look down…”
...but it’s more of you that is making my heart all jumbled up Jun…
Lowering her eyes… she managed to utter in her tiniest voice…
“Shall we order? I’m getting hungry after all the run.”
But soon, Mao found her self totally relaxed and at ease with Jun’s company. It’s always amazing on how he would set her heart go all wild at the beginning, and then calm her down with his confidence and total attention. He would make her laugh, get her all excited, forget about all her worries and just be her self.
Time flies whilst they enjoyed their dinner while admiring the city lights surrounding them. He had moved to sit next to her, showing her the different sides of Tokyo as they turned around slowly.
Every minute with Mao was never bored as she just had the ability to make him feel he just ate the most exquisite food in the world; made him laugh as though he had heard the best joke ever. His heart soared whenever they subconsciously lean into each other with every other laughter they shared; his senses awaken whenever they accidentally brushed on each other ever so lightly.
As privately reserved person, Jun found himself chatting freely with Mao. From childhood dreams to Hollywood stars, from geeky high-school jokes to the exciting New York city. He had never felt so comfortably at ease with anyone before.
“Uwah… I’m so full.” Mao exclaimed as she walk along Ebisu Garden Walk, stretching both her arms aside as she turn round and round slowly to enjoy the cool night breeze.
Jun couldn’t help but felt a warm tug in the heart at how Mao freely expressed her self. He had never met any girl quite like her at all - so straight forwardly cute. He followed her contently with a plastered grin as he admired how beautiful she was twirling around under the soft amber light of the street lamp by the walk, closing her eyes as she enjoyed the cooling breeze.
Suddenly Mao turned around and looked at him.
“You haven’t told me why you insist to buy me dinner… ?”
Jun chuckled… he knew he can’t get away with this.
Ah… because I would love to date you? But I can't tell you this... not yet...
Jun scratched his head on wondering how he should answer this… “Well… I thought as a friend, it would be nice to bring you around since you been abroad for so long… ”
“Hmm??? That’s it?” Mao eyes him suspiciously as Jun started to stutter.
“… Ya. Isn’t the restaurant a good place for you to see Tokyo in one view?”
“Hmm… it is indeed a nice place.”
“Thank you for the wonderful dinner… Jun-kun.” Mao said teasingly again as she enjoyed his reaction to that.
Jun laughed as he cast a side-glance at her: “Still doing that huh? Mao-chan?”
“Hee…” she merely continued to smile mischievously at him.
“There’s actually one more place I wanted to bring you, any room for dessert?”
“Eh? We are still eating?”
As the third surprise of the night, Jun had brought her into the shopping center at garden itself. Hidden away in the corner of a row of luxury shops, there’s one cozy little patisserie that offers both French Pastries and Italian Gelato.
Jun stood in front of the display window while he enjoyed looking at Mao’s expression from the reflection.
He gave the girl beside him a nudge with his shoulder, and whisper cheekily: “Are we going in?”
Mao stared at the arrays of colorful fruity pastries and cakes that seem to be waving at her… She nudged her companion back with her shoulder: “Uhm… ok. Will you share that Strawberry Shortcake with me?”
“Ok… what about that Pistachio gelato over there?”
“Hmm…”
Jun can’t help but burst out laughing when the girl in the reflection started to show a troubled face.
“Haha. Let’s go in and order anything you like. We’ll share.” and Mao found her self being dragged along happily by Jun again for the second time of the night, with her heart fluttering over the contact; and with her heart captured by his many charms for the rest of the night.
So baby drive slow
Till we run out of road
This one horse town, I wanna stay right here
In this passenger seat you put your eyes one me
In this moment, now capture it, remember it
Inoue Mao was in total bliss. She enjoyed Jun’s company and his many surprises thoroughly. She was pleasantly impressed by his charismatic personality aside from a working professional; from the selection of place, the choice of food and that wonderful dessert, to the special attentions and warm gestures given to her, she felt that she was being pampered.
It had been such a long while since she had someone to pamper her like a princess…
I mean only Daddy and a-ni does that… but…
She stole a glance at Jun who was focusing on the road, with a small smile playing on his lips…
He is so hot… but he is totally different… unlike any other men I know… one moment he got me all mixed up inside and now I... I just felt so comfortable around him…
She relaxed her head on the seat and looked at his side profile with a soft smile...
Feeling eyes on him, Jun turned to his side…
“What…?” he grinned as he noticed she is just sitting there looking at him…
“Nothing… just… ” she replied softly without looking away from him as two pink clouds slowly climbed on her cheeks.
“Are you not feeling well?” not used to her going all quite all in a sudden, he started to wonder if she ate too many sweets after dinner.
Unknowingly, his hand just reached out to feel her forehead.
“I’m fine… just a bit tired. It’s been a while since I had so much fun.” Mao expressed lightly and remove his hand from her foreheah when she felt her face started burning with his touch.
“You sure? You’re a bit warm…” he casted a concern look at her and all she’s capable of at the moment was blushed even deeper by his comment.
I’m just blushing you silly…
Mao smiled inwardly as she noticed he is still holding onto her hand...
I don’t know how it gets better than this
You seek my hand and drag me head first fearless
I don’t know why but with you I dance in a storm in my best dress fearless
Jun followed her as she took a step ahead to her apartment entrance. She turned to face him once she reached her apartment door. Mao felt like she’s going to melt any minute if he continued to look at her that way for the rest of the night.
“So… this is me.”
Jun smiled at the pretty angle before him. Reluctant to leave, he took a step closer closing the gap between them.
“You want me to help you hold the flowers while you…?”
“Oh… right. Thanks.” She handed him the sun-flowers and started rumbling for her keys in her large soft leather bag. Her soft long curls starts to fall freely along her angelic face… making him remembered how soft they were when he had felt her forehead in the car.
She looked up and smiled at him as she gently tugged those fallen strands behind her ear… before she clicked open her door with two pinkish clouds floating on her rosy cheeks.
Jun had wished he had more excuse to stay when she gently took the flowers from him and placed them on the small counter beside her door. Jun finds himself subconsciously following her, nearing the genkan…
At first I just wanted to make sure you went home safely… and to see you for a while more… but…
“Thank you for the wonderful night…”
His thoughts were interrupted when he sees a vision of purple came to him and… he was effulged with a light Jasmine scent and could smelled felt her soft hair brushed his face gently with a wave of soft whisper at his ears…
“Good night Jun.” Mao had given him a quick light peck on the cheek and retreated back to the entrance. Before he could register what’s going on in his mind… his had caught her waist by reflex and held her close to him.
Mao let out a small gasp as she felt herself being whisked into his strong arms. Hands on his firm chest; she can feel his hot breath flowing down her neck to her spine with his deep magnetic voice breathing in her ears.
“Mao…”
She turned her head to him just to meet that burning gaze of him melting with her own, making her knees goes all week and wobbly, and her mind just went blank. Pressed lightly against his chest, Mao felt all energy had drained away from her causing her to leaned closer onto him… all she could felt is his drumming heart beating against her own…
Well you stood there with me in the doorway
My hands shake, I’m not usually like this
But you pull me in and I’m a little more brave
Jun find himself lost in the scent of her as he nudged his nose gently along her profile, leaving a trail of soft feather light touches on her. Her beautiful brown eyes were gazing back at him so lovingly, and with every breath they take, her eyes turned hazy and it drawn him closer and closer. His eyes traced every delicate features on her face and he just can’t take his eyes off her…
Such beautiful eyes and long lashes she got… such smooth skin and red lips…
Feeling her shallow breath on his face, enticing his every sense when her lips brushed lightly on his … Jun gazed deeply in her eyes as he leaned into her.
Mao felt the sparks in her heart exploded when their lips finally touched…
It’s the first kiss, its flawless, really something
It’s fearless
She closed her heavy eyelids while her arms find their way up his shoulders and locked itself behind his nape. Taking the cue naturally, Jun bent forward into her, embracing her closely to him and deepen the kiss...
“… it’s the best date ever…”
“… it’s perfect.”
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Authors note:
So this is the 1st date, hope this update didn't dissapoint you. What inspire me is the song fearless. As explained by Taylor, is not without fear, but despite all the fear of the unknown, you jump right in the river of love. Its about the perfect first date that most girls dream to have.
To me, it is such for them. They hardly know each other long, but the attraction and the feeling was just too strong. And, I wanted them to have the simple yet perfect first date, perhaps something that they couldn't in RL... so I hope I did the job though. :p
Is the date what you envision? Romantic? Sweet? Fun? Share your thoughts with me neh?
Lastly, checkout the layout in Ouji to Hime, it will give you an idea of thier date apparrels and how they feel by the end of the day.
Author: Hikari
Rating: AA
Classification: AU, Fluff, Romance
Disclaimer: Do not own mao or jun
Summary: It's about a love story that begin with a beautiful encounter in Spring this year...
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Chapter 4: That's how much I like you
Earlier release:
Prologue : Our first encounter... Chapter 1: I want to see you again...
Chapter 2a: You captured me... Chapter 2b: You captured me...
Chapter 3: Always on my mind...
Date : Evening, Summer, end-of week 3 2010
Inspiration : Fearless - Taylor Swift Listen here
Opening Introduction : So far, I think it is evident that Jun-kun likes his new found girl lots, so much till it makes him nervous and giddy at the same time. While for Mao-chan, he definately made her heart flutter and in a mess but... let's find out more from this chapter neh? Hehe.
Albeit the sun was exceptionally bright and hot for the pass few days, it had finally took its rest as the drizzling rain swept over Tokyo since the first ray. The long ageless shower did not dampen any bit of Matsumoto Jun’s spirit, for he had embraced his days with smiles brighter than the sun.
He had been chauffeuring Inoue Mao to work and home for the past two days due to the unfortunate incident of her car, which turned out to be a series of fortunate events for him. Not only it created the perfect opportunity of getting to know each other better during the short journey; it had manifested a sudden courage in him to ask her out for a date on this Saturday evening.
The warehouse trip with both Kennichi and Mao on Thursday morning was indeed fruitful. Not only was he amazed by the scale of the Inoue Corp and their seamless tracking system, he is more than glad to see discover yet another different side of Mao when it comes to work. Her girly appearance was totally gone when she was immersed in her work. With a sleek iPad and a stylish Canon Ixus on hand, she took the chance to go trough some old stocks and brought some back to her office. Looking at her from afar talking to the warehouse crew, Inoue Mao exudes the image of a admirable leader that knows her stuff within her finger tips and all the ground staff adores her.
But she still looked absolutely adorable when she enjoyed her mixed fruits cereal and soya milk during breakfast.
Are they really that nice?
Matsumoto Jun shocked his head disbelievingly once he found himself thinking of her again… It had been these way ever since she appeared before him. Just like this, day by day… flashes of her would just slip into his mind seamlessly, occupying his whole heart and soul. He had arrived 10 minutes before the agreed time to pick up his date. Leaning against the car hood, he was one again lost in his thoughts of her.
Finally the angelic face in his mind started to move towards him with a even beautiful smile. He stood up and straight with his gaze fixated on his date that is appearing before him.
Wrapped in a loose purple v-neck sweater and a short chic-checked skirt, Inoue Mao blushed lightly when she realized how her appearance had set her date - Matsumoto Jun in awe as she struts closer to him on her black knee length boots.
“Hi…”
“…Hi”
Jun was completely taken in by her; he loved how her soft hazel curls falls loosely on her shoulders, giving her a soft feminine look. The royal shade of the v-neck purple top contrast perfectly with her smooth white skin, making her complexion glow, adding a hint of sexiness to her overall look.
“You looked beautiful...”
“Thank you. You are not bad yourself.”
Clad in a pair of wash off jeans, Jun had worn it with a simple white-t and a smart khaki rolled-up shirt. Actually while he was still in a trance day-dreaming of her, Mao had already caught sight of him when she came out from her apartment lobby.
In fact, she had been excited for the whole day whenever she thought of the date, and especially when she started preparing herself for the night.
He looked absolutely hot leaning on the car while he is deep in thought...
Jun chuckled at her compliment and remembered the flowers in his hands.
“These are for you.”
“For me? I love sun flowers~ Aren’t they lovely? Forever so bold and bright, neh?” Mao smiled happily as she received the flowers from him and mouthed a soft “Thank you” to him.
“Shall we?”
There’s something about the way
The street looks when it just rain
There’s a glow on the pavement
You walk me to the car
And you know I want to ask you to dance right there
In the middle of the parking lot yeah
“So where are you bringing me… Jun-kun?” Mao giggled at her own whims as she purposely emphasized on the last two syllabuses.
“Hahaha… nice try…” “Mao-chan.”
He gave his comeback by doing the same to her.
“Hey… don’t copy. It’s patented you know?” Mao protested with her big round eyes while he just laughed at her reaction.
“Oh too bad then… so what should I do… Mao-chan?”
“Haha. You are so doing it~ Hmm… now I wonder if a cup of ice-cream will get you off the hook?” “Or should I add in a slice of strawberry shortcake? Hmm… fruit parfait sounds good too.”
“Hey hey slow down there… how can you eat so many sweet stuffs at once?”
“Oh trust me Jun-kun, I can…” Mao commented and she nodded affirmatively at Jun with her big sparkling brown eyes.
“Serious? Wow… I can’t imagine that…”
We’re driving down the road
I wonder if you know I’m trying so hard not to get caught up now
Cause you are so cool, run your hand through your hair
Absent mindedly making me want you
Inoue Mao found herself stepping into the beautiful western garden. Old factories like building with white and red bricks stood magnificently on both site of the garden. Floored with reddish tiles, the garden is dorn with lush green bushes that grow neatly behind the low white metal railings and long wooden pots the garden emits a cozy and welcoming feel to any of its visitors. Right in the of middle there’s a long garden walk-way that stretched from an old clock tower all the way down to the center, a lower tier of the end of the garden aisle. Couples and passer by are seen strolling leisurely along the garden walk as the golden tree lights and the English street lamps illuminates its gentle glow on the path. With the cooling night breeze dancing around her, Mao couldn’t help but fall in love with this place as she turned around to take in the scene before her.
“Where is this place? It’s so beautiful…”
“This is Ebisu Garden Place. Your first time here?”
“Ebisu… I can’t remember. Is there a beer factory around here? I remember Daddy once brought me to some beer factory with red bricks…” Mao murmured as she tried to recall.
“That’s right, that’s the Sapporo Beer factory, and you see that little Spanish café next to it? They serves excellent baguette sandwiches~”
“Really? Is that where we are having our dinner?”
“Haha, of course not… We are going there.” Jun pointed to a tall and dark tower before them and gave her a wink.
“Eh? But… it’s so dark…”
“Common, let’s go. You’ll love it.” Jun flashed an assuring smile at her.
She looked at him and then the building…
“Trust me.” He looked into her eyes and extended his hand to her.
Looking back at him… a smile slowly spread on her beautiful face as she place her hand naturally into his and the next thing she know she was running along with him, laughing happily with their infectious laughter filling the air, causing heads to turn and smiled at the joyous couple before them.
I don’t know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first fearless
I don’t know why but with you I dance in a storm in my best dress fearless
Hand-in-hand, they were both still panting slightly when they finally reached the restaurant. She had held on to his hand tightly when they went into that small-old-roudy-lift of the building. Jun had pulled her closer to him when he senses her sudden grip. His hand was so warm, and his grip was so tender that gives Mao the assurance she needs.
The manager was very much entranced by the gorgeous couple before him as he gestured them to follow him to the reserved table. Mao was amused by the interior and the occupancy rate of the restaurant given that shabby lift she just came across and the dark appearance of the glass building. The interiors are nicely partitioned with dark water-glass panels and lush maroon sashays and gold ribbons, coupled with soft amber lightings. The soft trickling sound of the waters running down the glass panels had added a refreshing feel of this place giving off an elegant and romantic ambience.
She smiled pleasantly to the manager as he gestured her to the reserved area at the corner, still holding hands with Jun, she felt him giving her a light tug as he urged her to take a step further before him.
“What…”
*gasp*
Inoue Mao was completely awe struck by the view before her. Right before her, is a full length glass panel and behind it is non-other than a blanket of city lights shimmering in freckles of gold. Although from her sky-studio, she had a top view of Tokyo city, but the view here was completely different. Gone were the sky scrappers, but a horizon of golden lights.
“Look carefully over there, Mao-chan.” she followed Jun’s pointer as he whispered lightly next to her.
“Oh my god… it’s moving… this is a revolving restaurant~” Mao squealed in excitement and went closer to the window for a better look. Indeed, there’s a double glass casing, and the inner one is spinning slowly.”
“Like it?” looking at her happy face, Jun felt so contented just to be here with her.
“Oh yes, I do. Thank you…” Mao turned to him and found his face right next to hers… flashes of gold can be seen in the dark mysterious orb of him. He was standing so close behind her that she was almost leaning into him. Her heart started to beat so loud against her chest that she thought he might have heard her. She went all stiff as she tightens the grip on the railings.
“Afraid of heights?” sensing her sudden stiffness, Jun expressed his concern and fixed his gaze on hers, enveloping her cold hands gently with his own.
“Uhmm… but I’m fine if I don’t look down…”
...but it’s more of you that is making my heart all jumbled up Jun…
Lowering her eyes… she managed to utter in her tiniest voice…
“Shall we order? I’m getting hungry after all the run.”
But soon, Mao found her self totally relaxed and at ease with Jun’s company. It’s always amazing on how he would set her heart go all wild at the beginning, and then calm her down with his confidence and total attention. He would make her laugh, get her all excited, forget about all her worries and just be her self.
Time flies whilst they enjoyed their dinner while admiring the city lights surrounding them. He had moved to sit next to her, showing her the different sides of Tokyo as they turned around slowly.
Every minute with Mao was never bored as she just had the ability to make him feel he just ate the most exquisite food in the world; made him laugh as though he had heard the best joke ever. His heart soared whenever they subconsciously lean into each other with every other laughter they shared; his senses awaken whenever they accidentally brushed on each other ever so lightly.
As privately reserved person, Jun found himself chatting freely with Mao. From childhood dreams to Hollywood stars, from geeky high-school jokes to the exciting New York city. He had never felt so comfortably at ease with anyone before.
“Uwah… I’m so full.” Mao exclaimed as she walk along Ebisu Garden Walk, stretching both her arms aside as she turn round and round slowly to enjoy the cool night breeze.
Jun couldn’t help but felt a warm tug in the heart at how Mao freely expressed her self. He had never met any girl quite like her at all - so straight forwardly cute. He followed her contently with a plastered grin as he admired how beautiful she was twirling around under the soft amber light of the street lamp by the walk, closing her eyes as she enjoyed the cooling breeze.
Suddenly Mao turned around and looked at him.
“You haven’t told me why you insist to buy me dinner… ?”
Jun chuckled… he knew he can’t get away with this.
Ah… because I would love to date you? But I can't tell you this... not yet...
Jun scratched his head on wondering how he should answer this… “Well… I thought as a friend, it would be nice to bring you around since you been abroad for so long… ”
“Hmm??? That’s it?” Mao eyes him suspiciously as Jun started to stutter.
“… Ya. Isn’t the restaurant a good place for you to see Tokyo in one view?”
“Hmm… it is indeed a nice place.”
“Thank you for the wonderful dinner… Jun-kun.” Mao said teasingly again as she enjoyed his reaction to that.
Jun laughed as he cast a side-glance at her: “Still doing that huh? Mao-chan?”
“Hee…” she merely continued to smile mischievously at him.
“There’s actually one more place I wanted to bring you, any room for dessert?”
“Eh? We are still eating?”
As the third surprise of the night, Jun had brought her into the shopping center at garden itself. Hidden away in the corner of a row of luxury shops, there’s one cozy little patisserie that offers both French Pastries and Italian Gelato.
Jun stood in front of the display window while he enjoyed looking at Mao’s expression from the reflection.
He gave the girl beside him a nudge with his shoulder, and whisper cheekily: “Are we going in?”
Mao stared at the arrays of colorful fruity pastries and cakes that seem to be waving at her… She nudged her companion back with her shoulder: “Uhm… ok. Will you share that Strawberry Shortcake with me?”
“Ok… what about that Pistachio gelato over there?”
“Hmm…”
Jun can’t help but burst out laughing when the girl in the reflection started to show a troubled face.
“Haha. Let’s go in and order anything you like. We’ll share.” and Mao found her self being dragged along happily by Jun again for the second time of the night, with her heart fluttering over the contact; and with her heart captured by his many charms for the rest of the night.
So baby drive slow
Till we run out of road
This one horse town, I wanna stay right here
In this passenger seat you put your eyes one me
In this moment, now capture it, remember it
Inoue Mao was in total bliss. She enjoyed Jun’s company and his many surprises thoroughly. She was pleasantly impressed by his charismatic personality aside from a working professional; from the selection of place, the choice of food and that wonderful dessert, to the special attentions and warm gestures given to her, she felt that she was being pampered.
It had been such a long while since she had someone to pamper her like a princess…
I mean only Daddy and a-ni does that… but…
She stole a glance at Jun who was focusing on the road, with a small smile playing on his lips…
He is so hot… but he is totally different… unlike any other men I know… one moment he got me all mixed up inside and now I... I just felt so comfortable around him…
She relaxed her head on the seat and looked at his side profile with a soft smile...
Feeling eyes on him, Jun turned to his side…
“What…?” he grinned as he noticed she is just sitting there looking at him…
“Nothing… just… ” she replied softly without looking away from him as two pink clouds slowly climbed on her cheeks.
“Are you not feeling well?” not used to her going all quite all in a sudden, he started to wonder if she ate too many sweets after dinner.
Unknowingly, his hand just reached out to feel her forehead.
“I’m fine… just a bit tired. It’s been a while since I had so much fun.” Mao expressed lightly and remove his hand from her foreheah when she felt her face started burning with his touch.
“You sure? You’re a bit warm…” he casted a concern look at her and all she’s capable of at the moment was blushed even deeper by his comment.
I’m just blushing you silly…
Mao smiled inwardly as she noticed he is still holding onto her hand...
I don’t know how it gets better than this
You seek my hand and drag me head first fearless
I don’t know why but with you I dance in a storm in my best dress fearless
Jun followed her as she took a step ahead to her apartment entrance. She turned to face him once she reached her apartment door. Mao felt like she’s going to melt any minute if he continued to look at her that way for the rest of the night.
“So… this is me.”
Jun smiled at the pretty angle before him. Reluctant to leave, he took a step closer closing the gap between them.
“You want me to help you hold the flowers while you…?”
“Oh… right. Thanks.” She handed him the sun-flowers and started rumbling for her keys in her large soft leather bag. Her soft long curls starts to fall freely along her angelic face… making him remembered how soft they were when he had felt her forehead in the car.
She looked up and smiled at him as she gently tugged those fallen strands behind her ear… before she clicked open her door with two pinkish clouds floating on her rosy cheeks.
Jun had wished he had more excuse to stay when she gently took the flowers from him and placed them on the small counter beside her door. Jun finds himself subconsciously following her, nearing the genkan…
At first I just wanted to make sure you went home safely… and to see you for a while more… but…
“Thank you for the wonderful night…”
His thoughts were interrupted when he sees a vision of purple came to him and… he was effulged with a light Jasmine scent and could smelled felt her soft hair brushed his face gently with a wave of soft whisper at his ears…
“Good night Jun.” Mao had given him a quick light peck on the cheek and retreated back to the entrance. Before he could register what’s going on in his mind… his had caught her waist by reflex and held her close to him.
Mao let out a small gasp as she felt herself being whisked into his strong arms. Hands on his firm chest; she can feel his hot breath flowing down her neck to her spine with his deep magnetic voice breathing in her ears.
“Mao…”
She turned her head to him just to meet that burning gaze of him melting with her own, making her knees goes all week and wobbly, and her mind just went blank. Pressed lightly against his chest, Mao felt all energy had drained away from her causing her to leaned closer onto him… all she could felt is his drumming heart beating against her own…
Well you stood there with me in the doorway
My hands shake, I’m not usually like this
But you pull me in and I’m a little more brave
Jun find himself lost in the scent of her as he nudged his nose gently along her profile, leaving a trail of soft feather light touches on her. Her beautiful brown eyes were gazing back at him so lovingly, and with every breath they take, her eyes turned hazy and it drawn him closer and closer. His eyes traced every delicate features on her face and he just can’t take his eyes off her…
Such beautiful eyes and long lashes she got… such smooth skin and red lips…
Feeling her shallow breath on his face, enticing his every sense when her lips brushed lightly on his … Jun gazed deeply in her eyes as he leaned into her.
Mao felt the sparks in her heart exploded when their lips finally touched…
It’s the first kiss, its flawless, really something
It’s fearless
She closed her heavy eyelids while her arms find their way up his shoulders and locked itself behind his nape. Taking the cue naturally, Jun bent forward into her, embracing her closely to him and deepen the kiss...
“… it’s the best date ever…”
“… it’s perfect.”
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Authors note:
So this is the 1st date, hope this update didn't dissapoint you. What inspire me is the song fearless. As explained by Taylor, is not without fear, but despite all the fear of the unknown, you jump right in the river of love. Its about the perfect first date that most girls dream to have.
To me, it is such for them. They hardly know each other long, but the attraction and the feeling was just too strong. And, I wanted them to have the simple yet perfect first date, perhaps something that they couldn't in RL... so I hope I did the job though. :p
Is the date what you envision? Romantic? Sweet? Fun? Share your thoughts with me neh?
Lastly, checkout the layout in Ouji to Hime, it will give you an idea of thier date apparrels and how they feel by the end of the day.