Monday 12/31/07
Who: Daigo, Katie When: 10PM >> Midnight Where: A quaint park in Japan What: Daigo makes the first real move Warning: Probably more fluff, as usual
x1000xmasksx: *walking through park, hands in his pockets* How are you liking Japan so far? KatieInShadow: *Katie smiled at Daigo. wlking next to him.* It's lovely. Thank you so much for inviting me here. x1000xmasksx: *smiles back* You're welcome. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Do you want a hot drink? *he points ahead at a stand on the sidewalk* KatieInShadow: *Looks up at the stand* That would be great! *moves towards the stand with Daigo.* x1000xmasksx: Anything in particular? *his eyes scan over the menu before ordering a coffee for himself, pausing to place Katie's order* KatieInShadow: *Katie glanced at the menu* A coffee please. So how are you liking being home? x1000xmasksx: *Holds up two fingers for the coffee, pulling his wallet out of his back jean pocket with the other hand* I'm glad to be back, I've missed it. But I'll be glad to return to America. KatieInShadow: Why will you be glad to return to America? It's so nice here. x1000xmasksx: *shrugs slightly, waiting for the coffee* I want my job back. KatieInShadow: *Katie nods* I can understand that. You enjoyed your job didn't you? *She takes the coffee once it is ready* Will you be able to get it back? x1000xmasksx: *Taking his coffee as well after paying, he takes a sip and then holds it in both his gloved hands* Yeah. It wasn't the easiest job, I had to...argue with people and persuade them to take my side. Amongst some other officework. But I should be able to get it back once I'm 'fixed.' *Smiling lightly, he begins to walk slowly and leisurely, the air being cool but luckily not terribly cold.* KatieInShadow: Sounds like it could be interesting as well as stressful. How long do you think it'll take you to get 'fixed" ? Katie sipped her coffee, during her stay in Japan she had grown quite fond of the stronger brewed drink.* x1000xmasksx: *shrugs* I don't know. I never had this problem before, as I said once, and my grandfather never warned me what to do if it did happen. Hopefully, it won't take too long. Though I don't know if I want to leave just yet, either. *smiles at her lightly* KatieInShadow: *Katie smiles back at Daigo* Well I know you really want to get back to your job, but I for one am glad you are attending the school. I am glad to have met you. x1000xmasksx: *Opens his mouth to say something, but closes it and walks for a few moments in silence, only having hummed in agreement. After they moved on for a minute or so, Daigo stops and turns to face her.* Ah...Katie... KatieInShadow: *Katie raises her eyebrow at Daigo wondering what he was going to say when he stopped talking. She walked along with him a few more steps before he stopped. She paused with him and looked up* hmm? x1000xmasksx: *Sheepishly puts a hand on the back of his neck, glancing around before finding Katie's face. Managing a smile, though slightly nervous despite his usual confident manner, he pauses and relaxes.* Will you...eh...how do you say...go steady with me? Ah, date? KatieInShadow: *Katie's eyes lit up and a bright smile appeared on her face as she nodded* Yes, I'd like that! ... I'd like that a lot. x1000xmasksx: *Grins back at her, glad to have seen her face light up. Priceless.* Thank you. *Lightly puts his hand under her coffee to steady it as he leans in and kisses her forehead.* KatieInShadow: *Katie felt a wave of happiness sweep through her. She hadn't thought she would feel this happy with someone ever again after... well she didn't even want to think about him. She smiled even more with the kiss.* I've been wondering... how do they celebrate New Years here? x1000xmasksx: More or less like this. *Smiling, he waves a hand lightly in the air.* Typically you go out on a date, but we watch the ball drop on the TV, too. Even if we've already started the new year. KatieInShadow: *Katie sipped on her coffee thinking.* I should call my mom and dad for the New year, but I don't think I will be able to do it at midnight thier times. *She shruges lightly.* x1000xmasksx: You can. It'll be about one in the afternoon here. *looks at his watch, noting they have about three hours until midnight in Japan* KatieInShadow: My mom is in Seatle and I'm not sure if Nox has gotten back to the school yet, or if he is still in England. x1000xmasksx: *He nods.* I see. I'm sorry, I didn't realize they were in two drastically different places. I can look at time differences when we get back to the estate, if you want? KatieInShadow: *Katie glanced up at Daigo gratefully* That would be great, if it's not a bother. x1000xmasksx: It's not. It won't take long at all. *Shaking his head, he begins to walk once more, looking up at the stars quietly. This was turning to be a nice New Years. Definitely better than the past few.* KatieInShadow: *Katie was thinking pretty much the same thing. She was in a beautiful country, with someone she cared deeply for. What more could anyone ask for? She walked along quietly with Daigo.* x1000xmasksx: *Three hours later, back at the estate, Daigo sat around the table with the rest of his family and Katie. Watching the TV, the room counted down from 10 with the news.* Jyu, kyu, hatchi, nana, roku, go, yon, san, ni, ichi! *All of the family cheered, except for Daigo who reached out for Katie. With his hands cupping her cheeks gently, he leaned in and kissed her softly and sweetly on the lips. His family gasps in surprise.* KatieInShadow: *Katie was surprised by the kiss as well. Pleasure flooded her and she returned the kiss lightly. She heard his family vaguely and wondered why they were gasping. Then she forgot them compleatly and surendered more to the kiss.* x1000xmasksx: *Likewise, Daigo forgot--or, perhaps, selectively ignored--his family. Kissing Katie was way better than listening to them talk about their impromptu kiss. After another moment, however, he slowly stopped and pulled back just enough to see her face clearly. Smiling, he speaks.* Happy New Year, Katie. KatieInShadow: *Katie felt a little breathless after the kiss. It was possibly the nicest kiss she had ever had, and she was a little disappointed when it stopped. She smiled at Daigo though and then a sound from the family reminded her that they were there and, like a dolt, she blushed again slightly.* Happy New Year too you too Daigo. x1000xmasksx: *Hearing his brother and sisters tease him, Daigo shook his head and bowed toward his parents in dismissal before standing up and holding out his hands to Katie.* Lets get out of this room. It's too crowded. *He smiles* KatieInShadow: *Katie looks at Daigo KatieInShadow: 's siblings and rolls her eyes at them, smiling. She then took Daigo's hand and stood as well.* Lead the way. * She wondered where he wanted to go* x1000xmasksx: *Flashing a peace-sign at his siblings, almost out of teasing, Daigo leads Katie out of the living room and onto the porch after motioning for her to grab her jacket while he did the same. Outside, he leans on his forearms against the banister while looking up at the stars.* Still enjoying your stay in Japan? *He's teasing* KatieInShadow: hmm I don't know *she teases back* I like the area, and the people are nice, but the kisses... those are really to short. *She smiles at him as she leans with her back to the banister, looking at him.* x1000xmasksx: *For a second, he actually looks shocked like he thought she was serious, but his visage changes to a playful smirk while he moves over to stand closer.* Ah. Well, I think something can be done about that. Lets see... *Reaching out, his fingertips touch lightly under her chin as he leans in to kiss her again.* KatieInShadow: *Katie places her hands gently on his sides and tilts her head back slightly to return his kiss. It was a much better kiss that time. tiny little tingling sensations were running through her body, it was a pleasent feeling. KatieInShadow: * x1000xmasksx: *His other hand resting low on her hip, Daigo continued to kiss her at the original pressure for a moment longer before deepening the action, tongue flitting over her lips. She said the previous kisses had been to short, after all. He was going to amend that here, and now.* KatieInShadow: *She had said they were too short, this was true. She was very pleased that this one was much longer. She returned his kiss in kind, happily. She couldn't think of a better start to the New Year than this* x1000xmasksx: *The hand upon her chin fell lightly upon her shoulder, fingertips spread loose over her neck. Their tongues mixed as he leaned against Katie with just enough pressure to be close, not restricting. At breaks for breath, Daigo occasionally saw puffs of white where he exhaled in the cold night. He couldn't think of a better New Years, either.* KatieInShadow: *When they stopped kissing Katie leaned her head against Daigo's chest, content right where she was. Then something caught her attention and she leaned back slowly, peering beyond Daigo at the house. She though for a moment she had seen movement at one of the windows. She raised an eyebrow at Daigo.* your brother and sisters wouldb't spy on you would they?* x1000xmasksx: *Arms around Katie, Daigo gave a brief glance over his shoulder at her question.* Not if they didn't want to get hurt. *He smiles at her.* They've seen all sorts of frightening things...I know their fears. *Chuckling, he runs his fingers through her hair slowly.* Don't worry about it. KatieInShadow: *Katie chuckles* and having a brother who could turn into their fears? I could see that being a deterient. *She lays her head against his cheast again, comfortable in his arms.* x1000xmasksx: I promise I won't use it against you. *Kissing the top of her head, Daigo looks out over the garden and sighs contently.* KatieInShadow: Better not *she says teasingly* or I won't bring you things when you get stuck in a different form. *Katie turns so that she can look at the garden too. As she does so she wraps Daigo arms around her waist holding his left hand with her right one. It was a very peaceful scene* x1000xmasksx: Not even if I turn into a kitten and meow helplessly? *Teasing back, of course, he rests his chin lightly on her shoulder.* Or a dog who whines in hunger? KatieInShadow: Aww now that's just cheating, everyone knows I can't resist a kitten being cute. *She smiles at the thought, knowing it would probably be a very large kitten* x1000xmasksx: *Nipping at her ear he smiles.* Mew. KatieInShadow: *Katie looks back at Daigo and grins. Twisting at the waist she streaches up and kisses him quickly.* There you go being cutely irresistable x1000xmasksx: *Smiles.* I've been told it was a charm? KatieInShadow: *Katie nods* Charming? * she turns back to the garden quiet and pure from the snow. x1000xmasksx: Is that not the word? KatieInShadow: It's the word, and yes you are. * She smiles back at him ducking her head a little* x1000xmasksx: *Grins, laughing.* Wicked. KatieInShadow: *Katie smiles up at Daigo and wraps her arms around his waist x1000xmasksx: *Smiles back at Katie.* Want to go back in? KatieInShadow: * She cuddles against his chest.* If you'd like. x1000xmasksx: *Nods, but does not move* Then lets just be for a while... KatieInShadow: *Katie sighs happily.* Thank you for the best holiday I have ever spent. x1000xmasksx: You're welcome. I hope you can have more like this. KatieInShadow: I hope so too. It's beening here with you that makes it that much more special x1000xmasksx: *Kisses her forehead* Thank you for coming. KatieInShadow: *Katie streaches up again and kisses Daigo lightly* x1000xmasksx: *Returning her kiss, Daigo wraps her in his arms before he pulls back quickly.* DAISUKE. NANA. *Two snowballs hit the side of the house, fortunately missing Katie and Daigo.* KatieInShadow: *Katie looks around for where the snowballs came from. She spots Daisake and Nana reaching for more snow. She looks up at Daigo and rolls her eyes* Are we going to let them get away with that? *she asks smiling* x1000xmasksx: *Looks back at Katie, half amused and half angry* Not if you'll allow me to bite them... KatieInShadow: *Katie smiles serenely at Daigo.* You may as long as you don't bite them too hard x1000xmasksx: *Grins.* I promise... *Shaking out of his jacket, Daigo puts a hand on the rail and jumps over it, turning into a large snow leopard. Nana and Daisuke gasp and start running away, though Daigo merely paces in front of the porch as though protecting Katie from further attack.* KatieInShadow: *Katie watches Daisake and Nana run away and laughs. She walks up to stand next to Daigo once he pauses in his pacing. Still laughing she runs her hand through his fur, liking the way it feels. * I think you scared them away. x1000xmasksx: *Purring, Daigo nods and walks in a tight circule around Katie's legs, his tail rubbing against her thighs.* KatieInShadow: I am betting they didn't expect that response. *Katie shakes her head* Your brother and Sister are quite interesting x1000xmasksx: *Nodding again, Daigo stops by Katie's side and sits in the snow, continuing to purr as his head nuzzles her hip.* They wouldn't...I don't usually change to chase them down... KatieInShadow: *Katie looks out over the garden* Think they'll be back? * She continues running her hand through Daigo's fur as they talk. It amuses her a bit to hear a tiger talking* x1000xmasksx: Prrrrobably. But not forrrr a while. *Looks up at her and tilts his head.* Would you help me collect my clothes...I need to brrrring them in so they don't get too wet. KatieInShadow: Oh! yes of course. *Katie steps away from him and starts looking around for his clothes. Once she gathers them all she moves back toward the porch.* x1000xmasksx: *Picking up his trousers in his jaws, he leaps up onto the porch and waits for Katie before continuing inside. Leading the way back to his bedroom, he steps in and waits for Katie to put down the clothing. He waits for Katie to either stay or go.* KatieInShadow: *Katie follow Daigo back into the house, and to his room. She sets his other clothes down and moves to the door and closes it softly, with her still in the room.* I won't look while you change back, I hope you don't mind if I stay though. x1000xmasksx: *Chuckling, Daigo shakes his head.* I don't mind. KatieInShadow: Alright * Katie stands with her back to the room waiting for some indication from Daigo that he was back to human, and dressed.* x1000xmasksx: *Glancing at Katie, he smiles internally before changing back to his natural form, pulling on his underwear and slacks.* I'm decent. KatieInShadow: *Katie turns slowly. She smiles when she sees Daigo and steps over to him and runs her hands down his chest before wrapping them around his waist again, and once again kisses him.* x1000xmasksx: *Grinning, Daigo watches her hands fall down his chest before kissing her as she moves in.* You're pushing boundaries. *He sounds amused.* KatieInShadow: *Katie smiles up at Daigo.* boundaries hmm? and what would those be? * She teases* x1000xmasksx: *Puts his hands on her hips as he kisses her neck.* I wasn't sure I could ask... KatieInShadow: *All thought flees Katie's head for a moment, as he kisses her neck. Slowly her thought catch up to her* Ask what? x1000xmasksx: *Pausing, he shakes his head.* It's nothing. Nevermind. *Smiling, he lets her go slowly before going to get his shirt on. Now's not the right time, even if it would be nice.* KatieInShadow: *Katie looks a little puzzled, but shrugs lightly* Alright. *She smiles at him as he moves to put his shirt on* x1000xmasksx: *Buttoning up his shirt, Daigo turns back to Katie and puts his hands on her waist lightly.* Lets go see where those scared cats went. KatieInShadow: *Katie grins wickedly* Yes let's *she says with a mischieveous look in her eyes. She wouldn't actually do anything to them, but it's fun to think about*