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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 1, 2011 13:12:24 GMT 1
Gabriel had walked along the Academy gardens at least a hundred times, and yet even now, when he walked along the light red pavement, he would find new flowers blooming at his sides. New fragrances would meet his nostrils every time; brighter colors would encompass him every visit. It was amazing, the sheer tenacity for the flowers to keep living, despite almost no grooming at all. He was almost afraid to take steps, lest it disturb the serenity of the scene.
His regular beige coat covered his shoulders, the one that extended down to just above his knees. The smooth cloth snugly covered the white shirt he was wearing inside, and just partially covered the long, black pants on his legs. His wings were comfortably hidden from view inside his shirt and coat combined. From every angle, Gabriel looked like a respectable gentleman, apart from his messy green hair, of course.
Still afraid to pace forward, but tired to remaining still, he gracefully soared backwards and fell fancily onto the pavement. His eyes glazed over the various flowers, as a kind of calm drowsiness swept over him...
He sought a companion. A companion to join him in his dreamy reverie.
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Post by Shizuka Akane on Apr 1, 2011 17:10:09 GMT 1
It was Shizuka's favorite time of year. Despite the wretched rain showers that spoiled an otherwise lovely day, she simply adored spring. Climbing out of the shower, she shook the excess water from her silken buttercream brown hair, a few wet strands clinging to her damp flesh. She dried herself off and sauntered over towards her closet. She slid the door and gazed a while in thought, wondering what she should dress herself in today. After almost an hour of shifting through the dresses and outfits, she made her decision. She took out a lovely white sun dress with pink lace trim that decorated the hem of the dress and the bust line. The straps were thin spaghetti straps that hung somewhat off of her shoulders. She dropped her towel and tugged the garment on, the upper portion clinging snugly to her lovely figure, emphasizing it perfectly. The lower half flared out, starting at the waste, the flowing fabric dancing with every move she made. She smiled to herself, though her tail was hidden beneath the dress. She could feel the damp fur tickling her legs. She then realized that she had forgotten her underwear. She smacked her hand to her forehead and moved to the small dresser to the right of the closet. She opened the top drawer and took out a pair of white lace panties, quickly pulling them on. She then returned to the closed ant took out a pair of white sling back stilletto sandals. She put them on before walking to the large mirror in her bathroom. She brushed through her now drying hair until it was completely dry and like silk to the touch. She then lifted her dress a bit and took a special comb to the fur of her tail and then focused on her ears. Ofter she was done with that, she applied her favorite strawberry flavored lip gloss to her soft, pink lips, giving them a glossy look. The final touch was added to her appearance when she put on her collar before she tied white ribbons in her hair. Each ribbon was adorned with gold, spherical bells. The collar was white leather and had a circular metal disc attached to it. The gold disc was engraved with the word "Kitten." Finally satisfied, Shizuka left her home and made her way to the Lost Academy, seeking some peace and quiet in the lavish campus gardens.
She arrived rather swiftly and just stared in awe. The scent of the gardens only added to the visual beauty of the place in spring. Shizuka waltzed through the gardens, admiring the verdant foliage and the vibrant blossoms that Spring had given the tranquil surroundings. She knelt near a rose bust, taking in the lush scent. Roses and Tigerlilies were her favorite flowers. She couldn't help but admire them more. Just as she was getting lost in a floral trance, her feline ears twitched. She heard footsteps. Another botanical enthusiast? Shizuka opened her eyes, her vibrant purple hues scanning for any movement or any sign of another person, wondering if they knew she was here too. She chose to sit and wait, letting whoever it was find her first, rather than her go hunting them down.
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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 1, 2011 17:28:49 GMT 1
A few minutes after settling down on the pavement, he realized that he wasn't as easy as he should be. Something wasn't quite right about the place. There was either something missing... or something that wasn't to be there.
It was someone else. The companion he had been looking for.
He stood up, careful to be as silent as he could. With cautious steps, he sneaked around the garden, his eyes straining to find a person there. After a few minutes had passed, his footsteps were no longer dainty and quiet; he was entering a chase now. A chase for a stationary target...
And there she was.
If he remembered right, she was Shizuka Akane, one of the teachers. He hadn't ever seen him before, save for a quick glance a few days black. She was sitting lazily on the floor, apparently awaiting his appearance. His eyes scantily scrutinized her, careful to switch back to her eyes lest he seemed to be a pervert. She looked delightful; her cat ears told him she was a neko. Her sense of fashion was impeccable, and her finishing touch - the lip gloss - aroused Gabriel's attention. It was strawberry, his favorite fruit.
About a minute passed before he said a word. He started when he realized this, and with an apologizing tone, said;
'What might a lady like you be doing sitting here in the garden? Enjoying the foliage?'
His face turned over to the flowers before finishing his last sentence, and he ended while trailing his voice away. Although he wanted to keep staring at the woman, he forced himself to glance away.
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Post by Shizuka Akane on Apr 1, 2011 18:13:17 GMT 1
Shizuka's ears twitched again. She looked up as a male voice rand through her auditory canals. She smiled as she noticed a rather radiant male. He gave off an exquisite aura. It captured her breath and held it in her throat. she slowly rose to her feet, her tail swaying beneath her dress while her ears folded back against the side of her head. She knew who this man was, and greeted him with a polite curtsey. Hello, Mr. Gabriel. Such a pleasant surprise to find one such as yourself here. As for my purpose, I'm just admiring the allure of the rosed and the Tiger Lilies. May I ask your reason for being in this area? Shizuka's voice was soft and sweet, it holding a bit of a southern drawl. She looked and sounded like a feline southern belle.
Her gentle violet hues met the male's golden gaze, her hands moving up to fidget with the ribbons in her hair. She curled it around her finger before letting the silk ribbon slip off her delicate digit and fall back in place. The bells gave off a faint jingling noise while the action took place. She gave off an amused purr before smiling softly, awaiting Gabriel's response.
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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 2, 2011 7:11:12 GMT 1
The impression Shizuka gave him was a great one to start, but her linguistic proficiency was one to be noted. Her feline tone, synchronized with her delightful ears and tail, completed the look that belonged only to a neko. His first assumption was correct, then.
But he hardly had any time to focus on her ears when his eyes met hers. The violet orbs were as smooth as pools of water; pools of violet water, rather. Gabriel simply froze upon sight of it. He was actually quite impressed when she managed to raise her hand to play with her hair. Shaking himself out of his trance, he took a few steps, settling down a good distance away from her, his face facing hers.
'The same reason as yours, Miss. Nothing soothes me more than the sight of...'
He hesitated; he was about to say 'lady'.
'... the scent of roses...'
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Post by Shizuka Akane on Apr 2, 2011 11:58:12 GMT 1
Shizuka's eyes follwed every move he made. When he sat at a distance from her, she returned to a kneeling position in the same spot that she had been kneeling in before. She sat on her heels, facing a bushel of vibrant crimson roses. Slowly, she extended her hands forward. Her right hand gripped the stem of a single rose while her left hand curled into almost a pointing gesture. With her index finger extended on her left hand, the fingernail now began to brow before beveling to a sharp point, a claw.
Swish.. The action was swift and hardly noticeable as she severed the rose's lifeline to it's verdant perch. Her right hand now held a lovely, full blooming rose. The alluring aroma of the blossom filled her nares, sending a small shiver down her spine. So Gabriel came only to indulge in this scent? Shizuka didn't buy that for one second. She suddenly found herself in a somewhat playfull mood. Bringing the rose to her mouth, she gripped it in her teeth. She purred and got on her hands and knees, slowly crawling towards the Celestial Guardian known only as an angel. His sweet scent and holy aura gave him away. Upon arriving at the man's side, she leaned over and opened her mouth, dropping the gorgeous blossom in the male's lap. She sat up on her knees, resting her hands in her lap while she sat there as lady-like as possible. She smiled that sweet smile of hers before finally speaking to the man. Now, Gabriel. I know for a fact that you're here for more than just roses....but if you insist on keeping that excuse, then please accept my little token for such a handsom man such as yourself. Shizuka's heavy southern accent only added to the allure of her words. She was a master linguist, her skills being far superior to most other Nekos. She spoke with charm, grace, and most of all she always spoke in a more than convincing manner. Her compliment to the male was definately not a ploy to charm the man, however. She meant her compliment, and couldn't help but continue to admire his enticing appearance. Such a holy aura and a perfect smile. Truly a gift from God in all senses of the phrase. She simply sat there, looking him over, captivated by him.
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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 4, 2011 5:20:35 GMT 1
Gabriel was simply enthralled by her cute antics. His sharp eye caught her severing the rose from its stem, but the sheer grace with which she did so caused him not to retaliate; he hated the death of life, be it abstract or real. Unblinking, he watched her intently, smiling weakly when he saw her approaching him. The smile widened further as the rose dropped in his lap.
The violet hue of her pupils was intoxicating; it trapped his eyes. She struck him as somewhat carefree, and yet restrained. Her words were well-chosen and powerful; her actions, playful and free. And he had only just met her. He had only just met her...
'I might be here for more...'
Almost involuntarily, Gabriel's spine bent forwards. His eyelids shut by themselves; his neck bent by itself. His lips pressed themselves softly against hers, and as they did, the whole world seemed to come at a standstill-
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Post by Shizuka Akane on Apr 4, 2011 19:22:30 GMT 1
Shizuka's heart froze, the whole world seeming to freeze with it. What she received in turn for the rose wasn't what she had expected in the least. However, she wasn't complaining. The sweet gesture sent a chill down her spine, causing the fur of her tail to bristle out. Her back arched, her neck craning a bit to comfortably accommodate and return the kiss without hesitation. Her eyes slowly drifted shut, her hands lightly clenching over the soft Terra firma beneath her. Slowly, she inched closer, her body now so much closer to his. He was so radiant, so warm. She couldn't pull away, nor did she even want to. She pressed against him, her delicate hands resting on his hips while she added greater depth to the kiss. She couldn't stop herself, nor did she try. She realized now that this is what she has wanted. Love. Affection. Shizuka held so much, and wanted that one special person to share it with. Perhaps this man...could be that one person.
Reluctantly, Shizuka pulled back from the kiss. Her right hand moved up to gently rest on the male's left cheek. Her eyes gazed at him, her heart now racing wildly. Could this be the phenomenon known as love at first sight? Shizuka had to know. She had butterflies in her stomach. She felt something like this only once before, but knew what it meant. She looked deeply into the male's eyes, a pale blush now creeping across her cheeks. Gabriel...I...um.... She paused, unsure of how to put it. She didn't want to frighten the male by flatout saying that she may love him. Instead, she chose a more subtle approach. I like you....a lot...um.... There she goes again. Speechless. He must think she's a complete ditz now. She fought to come up with the right words to say, but the kiss had taken her by surprise and befuddled her brain. She was silent now, her hand still on his cheek while she tried to come up with the proper words so she wouldn't look like a loon in front of this man. After all, if things went well, then maybe she'd end up with this heavenly being.
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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 5, 2011 17:22:29 GMT 1
It would've been very rude of him to stop the kiss now, even ruder than it had been for him to start it at all. And after her advances, his mind was set on the kiss; he became as passionate and as she did. When she stopped, Gabriel was honestly quite taken aback; his celestial grace, however, bent his lips into a kind smile, his soul radiating as brightly as it had been before, perhaps even brighter.
When she had brought her hand up to his left cheek, he lightly pressed his cheek against her hand. He meant it as a sign to show her that he was comfortable, and not uneasy; a sign that she really needed. Her hesitant speech and her flushing cheeks gave it all away; she was utterly unprepared, and didn't know what to do. She was speechless, and was at a loss for words. Her actions were louder than her words, though. And he was glad they were. A wider smile traced his lips, as his right forefinger slowly rising up to her lips, ushering her to stop talking.
Gabriel was an angel on Earth; he knew exactly how she felt after so many years of observing humans.
But for once, it was he, not the human male, that was reciprocating her emotions.
'Speak not, my kitty cat. Your actions betray you.'
'And I believe mine do too.'
He grinned at his sly implication, hoping she would get the message.
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Post by Shizuka Akane on Apr 5, 2011 19:07:35 GMT 1
Shizuka couldn't help purring as Gabriel touched his finger to her lips. Such a warm touch. It made her shiver. She heard him speak, her heart still racing. She didn't know what to do or how to respond. She just looked deeply into those radiant golden eyes. She knew now that she wanted this man. She wanted to be his. He captured her heart with that kiss. The thing is, would he want her? After all, she was just an earthbound Neko while he was a glorious celestial being. She didn't care. She wanted him. She kept her eyes on his, purring softly while she gently kissed his finger. Her hand caressed his cheek more, not wanting to stop. Gabriel...
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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 6, 2011 12:19:30 GMT 1
Gabriel leaned closer to her, his finger still placed softly upon her lips; it amused him to see how fast her heart was beating. It amused him further when he noticed that his own heart was beating itself. His heart never beat too far astray from its usual pace.
He knew that this was the moment. This was the moment for him to achieve the first love of his life. The one that made his heart beat harder than that of a racing horse.
Gabriel shifted around on the spot; by the time he was done moving, he was sitting on one knee, his other leg supporting the rest of his body. His left hand was hanging loosely by his side, while his right was holding onto her left hand, resting it on his knee. He bent weakly, and kissed her hand, feeling the warmth in her hand on his lips. Keeping his face bowed down, he let his lips part, his deep voice emitting from it;
'Shizuka, none have made my heart race as you have. None have captured my eyes as your violet orbs have. And none have worn the strawberry-flavored lip gloss that you wear on your lips.'
As he said that, he licked his lips, a grin traced on his face; strawberry was his favorite flavor.
'Shizuka, would you be...'
'... Would you take me, Gabriel, as your beloved?'
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Post by Shizuka Akane on Apr 6, 2011 16:14:47 GMT 1
Shizuka was frozen in place as she watched Gabriel shift positions, he now kneeling in front of her with her hand resting upon the elevated joint. She shivered as he kissed her hand, sending a chill down her spine. Not a chill a fear.. No.. This was something completely opposite. She blushed and gazed into the male's luminous golden orbs as he began to speak, his words only making her hard race faster. Then he said it. Those five words she had wanted to hear from the moment her gaze met his. She smiled softly and gripped his hand tightly while speaking her reply without hesitation. I'd love nothing more in the world.... At that moment, she lost all restraint. She leaned in, her lips capturing his once again in a soft, sweet kiss. Her arms wrapped tightly around his shoulders, her feline ears folding back against the side of her head. The sweet fragrance of roses filled the air, a gentle breeze whispering through the garden now. This only added to the romantic ambience. Shizuka was the happiest cat in the world now. She finally found her beloved. Her Angel.
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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 6, 2011 17:20:33 GMT 1
His happiness was so great when he heard her voice that he couldn't suppress a laugh. But he didn't have much to struggle about; this time, it was Shizuka that had started the kiss. And conversely, it was Gabriel that deepened it; his arms wrapped themselves warmly around her back, and kissed her passionately. The romantic scenery would've made a perfect picture, but to Gabriel, they were infinitesimal details. It was him and her that held life, and it was life that made them so powerful. It was their lives intertwining from that point on that added to the passion of the moment, not the rosy fragrances or the soft breeze carrying them.
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Post by Shizuka Akane on Apr 6, 2011 18:33:39 GMT 1
Shizuka felt him deepening the kiss further. Such a sweet embrace. Her hands went to his heat, her fingers now entangled in his soft, straw colored hair. A soft purr of delight settled in her throat while she kissed her beloved. If she had the choice, she'd make him hers in body and in spirit, but this wasn't the time nor the place for the physical aspect of a relationship. Perhaps after they feel as if they are both ready for that leap. Only then will she give herself to her Guardian Angel. She ruluctantly broke from the kiss, her soft pink tongue gliding across her strawberry flavored lips as she gazed into her beloved's eyes. She smiled softly, still being so captivated by the male's radiant features. Her feline ears perked up, standing erect atop her head. She leaned in, giving his right earlobe a gentle nibble before she softly whispered to him. I love you, Gabriel.... She then laid her head on his shoulder, simply taking in the sweet warmth of his loving embrace.
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Post by KING GABRIEL on Apr 7, 2011 16:52:53 GMT 1
There they were. The small, three words that did the magic. 'I love you...'
Gabriel had agreed to himself that actions spoke louder than words. And yet, it was these words that had a greater effect upon him than the kisses they shared; a greater effect than the rose she had dropped in his lap. For about a second, he just froze. About a second - that was how long it took for him to fully embrace the meaning behind the words she spoke.
It hadn't been more than an hour that they had met. They never had any sort of contact before. But these seemed to matter naught to her; it mattered naught to him. She directly confessed to her love; what sort of a man would he be if he didn't confess his?
He raised a hand to her head, caressing the long, hazel strand of hair that trailed down her back. That arm pulled her closer to him, while his other hand laid gently on her lap. His face was unmoving when he said;
'I love you too, Shizuka...'
'... Don't you think we should find some place less... open?'
The words came out of him involuntarily. But when he uttered them, not a single cell of him regretted it. That is, not yet. It would be pitiful if Shizuka disagreed.
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