Gundam SEED Fan Fiction ❯ The Heart Never Forgets ❯ In the Setting Sun ( Chapter 4 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: irishdragon 
Anime/Manga: Gundam SEED Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.29.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 193 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Gundam SEED Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.29.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 193 | Status: Work In Progress
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Warm beams of sunlight streamed in through the large kitchen window. Birds could be heard chirping happily as they flew around looking for food in the warmth of the summer morning. Mwu smiled, watching them flutter about as he gathered the necessary ingredients for breakfast, as he moved about the kitchen in his purple pajama bottoms. First things first, time for some coffee, he reminded himself as he began to brew a fresh pot of the hot, brown liquid.
It had been Murrue’s turn to make breakfast this Saturday morning, but the blonde colonel decided to let her sleep a while longer. He decided she needed the rest more than he did. She works herself too hard, he lightly chuckled, cracking open the eggs. Scrambled eggs it is, he decided as he began to whip the eggs with the silver egg beater and got the stove ready to cook them.
The calendar hanging on the white kitchen wall caught the tall man’s attention. Well, today’s the day, he reminded himself, staring down at the breakfast he was preparing, his hands slightly shaking. Mwu lifted his head to glance at the calendar again. Today’s date. June 14th, C.E. 73, that day stood out more than any of the others. June 14th, his mind flashed back to that very date two years ago as the eggs sizzled in their pan.
A knowing grin spread across the blonde man’s face as he remembered the events that unfolded that day. The day he and Murrue had shared their first kiss on the bridge of the Archangel. It had been one of his first memories to return, as well as the one he was most thankful to have back.
He had chosen this day for a reason, but he still couldn’t help but be slightly nervous. His heart began to race as he thought of what he had planned for later today. Hope this goes well. Is it too soon? It’s just been three months since....
The pilot was so lost in thought that he didn’t notice that the scrambled eggs were past done as a burnt smell began to waft through the kitchen. “Damn,” Mwu cursed as he removed the sizzling pan from the burner. Good, they can still be saved, he stared down at the slightly browned eggs, scraping them onto the plates resting on the beige tile countertop.
“Mwu?” Murrue sniffed the air lightly, looking over to where he was standing from her spot in the arched kitchen doorway, her arms folded, her body leaning against the wall, wearing light pink pajama bottoms and a sleeveless top. “What-,” the brunette female was suddenly cut off.
“Heh, I decided to make breakfast,” the blonde male laughed at himself, turning his head to look at her for a moment, placing a couple of pieces of wheat bread in the toaster. He reached his long arms up into the cabinet to bring down two coffee mugs.
“I can see and smell that,” she giggled lightly as she walked over to him, encircling the muscular man with her svelte arms, her warm breath tickling the back of his neck “Mmm,” the auburn haired woman sighed as she nuzzled his neck with her face. “Good morning,” she muttered, as she stood on the balls of her feet, placing a soft kiss on his cheek. “But wasn’t it my turn?” Murrue looked up at him, her marigold eyes filled with suprise at the unexpected gesture.
“You needed the extra sleep,” Mwu smiled, his blue orbs shining in the bright morning sunlight. “You had a tough week, silly,” he reminded her, touching the tip of her nose with his finger.
“But, I could’ve got-,” she pouted, but was interrupted from her protest. Murrue felt her chin being tilted up and soon found her lips covered by his. The kiss lingered for a few seconds as they stood in the kitchen, their forms bathed in the rays of sunlight streaming in from the nearby window.
“There, now we’re even,” Mwu chuckled, Murrue’s porcelain cheeks flushed bright pink. “Now, let’s go eat this before it gets cold,” he playfully ordered as he removed the pieces of toast and placed them on the green plates along with the scrambled eggs.
“At least let me pour the coffee then,” the young captain offered, gathering the two mugs from their resting spot on the countertop..
Mwu couldn’t help but laugh at her stubbornness. “Okay, you win,” he conceded raising his arms up in mock-surrender, his azure eyes laughing as he watched her pour the steaming liquid into the two cups.
The pair eventually settled in their chairs at the white table, eating their breakfast, as they discussed the events of the previous week. The peace talks between Orb and PLANT were progressing, and were the reason Murrue had been so busy the past few weeks. A cool ocean breeze blew in through the open window, offering welcome relief from the heat on this hot summer morning.
“It sure is hot today,” Murrue groaned, spreading grape jam on a brown piece of toast. “And it’s not even 10 a.m. yet,” she shrugged her shoulders in exasperation. She lifted her head, hearing stifled laughter from the blonde. “What’s so funny?” Her eyebrows furrowed as she looked at him.
“Nothing,” Mwu chuckled. “It’s just that you’re so cute when you complain,” he snickered, his blue orbs twinkling in the morning sun.
The brunette sighed, a smirk forming on her lips. “Is that so?” She teased the man playfully, picking up her toast. A soft giggle escaped her mouth.
“Yes,” he retorted simply, eyes still full of laughter. “But you’re right, it’s damn hot today. How ‘bout we go get some fresh air? You know, see the sights?” Mwu suggested, his heartbeat beginning to quicken, his mind going over his plan again.
Murrue looked up at him, chewing her last bite of toast. “Sounds good to me. But we need to clean this up first,” she downed the last bit of coffee in her mug, standing up to gather the plates.
Mwu laughed nervously, rising from his chair to help Murrue gather the dishes from the tabletop. “Yeah, you’re right,” he smiled anxiously, walking over to the sink, spending the rest of the morning helping her clean up the mess from breakfast.
“So, where to now?” Murrue placed some shopping bags in the backseat of their blue car, climbing into the passenger side of the automobile.
They had spent part of the afternoon shopping at the outdoor mall, its tiled walkways lined with towering palm trees. They both were in need of some more summer clothes, and ended up buying some shorts and shirts from various shops. After the pair was finished shopping, they decided to sit down and enjoy a frozen treat from the new ice cream shop.
“I heard about this really cool place on the outskirts of the city,” Mwu flashed a mischievous grin as the blue car sped toward its destination, his hands tightly gripping the leather steering wheel.
“Oh? What is it?” the auburn haired woman tilted her head, her marigold eyes questioning his blue ones.
“It’s a ‘sight,’ just like I said earlier,” he responded, eyes focused on the open road ahead, the car heading further out of the city. “I promise, you’ll like it,” winking playfully, his blue eyes sparkling in the late afternoon sunlight.
It had been Cagalli’s idea to take her there. She had called him out of work earlier to offer the idea. “It’s a great place for that,” she suggested. “I’m sure Murrue will love it,” the young leader smiled as she wrote down some directions on a piece of paper.
The blonde man had been shocked that Cagalli had somehow found out about what he had been planning. He chuckled to himself when he realized that it must’ve been Kira who told her. That nosy kid, Mwu smirked. But, he reminded himself, that ‘nosy kid’ did help you pick out the ring. And he also went with you to check this place out.
“Okay, we’re here,” Mwu pulled the car into a parking place along the side of the road, going around to open the passenger door for the brunette colonel.
Murrue looked around at the lush green foliage that covered the area, suddenly hearing the unmistakeablesound of rushing water. “Mwu?” The confused female looked up at the blonde, confusion evident in her tawny orbs.
“Come on, I’ll show you,” he wrapped his thick arm around her lithe shoulder, leading her to their destination, the sun beginning to set in the western sky.
“Hey, here we are,” a huge grin spread across Mwu’s scarred face as his senses took in their surroundings. Cagalli was right, this place is perfect, his pulse began to quicken.
“Oh, Mwu, it’s beautiful,” Murrue’s marigold eyes widened as she looked in awe at the sight in front of her. A white curtain of water cascaded down a towering cliff, into a large pool of water, which was sparkling with the brilliant hues of orange, purple, and pink from the setting sun.
Standing on the tips of her toes, Murrue encircled his neck with her supple arms, bringing his head down to hers, their lips meeting in a gentle kiss. “Thank you for bringing me here,” she smiled, turning her head to gaze at the waterfall, the colorful array reflected in her tawny eyes.
“You’re welcome,” he gulped, his hands shaking slightly. “Do you know what today is?” His blue eyes gazed into the water pooled in front of them.
“Huh, today? It’s Saturday, right?” The brunette’s head titled to one side in slight confusion. “June 14th...,” her voice trailed off, her stomach twisting into a knot as the realization hit her. Hard. “Oh, Mwu, today is...., I ....so....much.....happened...sorry.....,” she felt hot tears begin to prickle her eyes.
“Shh,” he wrapped his arms around her, gently rubbing his shoulder with his strong hands. “It’s okay, Murrue,” he comforted her as he felt her bury her delicate face into the soft cotton fabric covering his chest as tears rolled down her cheeks. “There now, all better?” Mwu smiled down at her, reaching into the pocket of his khaki shorts.
“Yes,” she mumbled, her face still pressed against his muscular form. Lifting her head up, she could see the nervousness in his azure orbs, feeling his body tremble slightly, she attempted to speak. “Wha-,” Murrue found herself suddenly cut off, her amber eyes widening by the second.
Mwu clenched his fist around the small metal object, taking a deep breath in the process. “Murrue, I...,” he stammered, gazing down into her pools of marigold. “I’ve been happier than I could’ve ever imagined these past three months,” his pulse began racing. “I never in a million years thought I could be this happy, but there’s one thing that could make me happier. Make me the happiest man in the world actually,” his smile and laughter full of nervousness.
Murrue stared at him, wide-eyed, her own body beginning to shake. “Mwu? What are...,” she gasped as he opened the palm of his hand to reveal a glittering object.
“Murrue, will you make me the happiest man in the whole universe? Will you marry me?” He smiled anxiously down at her, still holding the shining trinket in his outstretched palm, the platinum band topped by a round, brilliant diamond sparkled in the colorful array of dusk.
“I....oh...Mwu....,” she stammered, fresh tears beginning to brim in her eyes, her hands shaking as she brought them up to his cheek, stroking it gently. She looked up into his crystal blue orbs, finding them full of love and sincerity. “Oh.....Mwu......yes....yes,” she managed to get out in between choked sobs, as he slid the band on her slender finger. She buried her face in his shoulder, trying to blink away the tears that threatened to fall once again. His strong arms wrapped around her lithe form, as they held each other in the last of the sunlight.
The couple soon found themselves sharing a passionate kiss, arms still encircling each other, the water cascading down the rocky cliff, sparkling in the new light of the moon.
Warm beams of sunlight streamed in through the large kitchen window. Birds could be heard chirping happily as they flew around looking for food in the warmth of the summer morning. Mwu smiled, watching them flutter about as he gathered the necessary ingredients for breakfast, as he moved about the kitchen in his purple pajama bottoms. First things first, time for some coffee, he reminded himself as he began to brew a fresh pot of the hot, brown liquid.
It had been Murrue’s turn to make breakfast this Saturday morning, but the blonde colonel decided to let her sleep a while longer. He decided she needed the rest more than he did. She works herself too hard, he lightly chuckled, cracking open the eggs. Scrambled eggs it is, he decided as he began to whip the eggs with the silver egg beater and got the stove ready to cook them.
The calendar hanging on the white kitchen wall caught the tall man’s attention. Well, today’s the day, he reminded himself, staring down at the breakfast he was preparing, his hands slightly shaking. Mwu lifted his head to glance at the calendar again. Today’s date. June 14th, C.E. 73, that day stood out more than any of the others. June 14th, his mind flashed back to that very date two years ago as the eggs sizzled in their pan.
A knowing grin spread across the blonde man’s face as he remembered the events that unfolded that day. The day he and Murrue had shared their first kiss on the bridge of the Archangel. It had been one of his first memories to return, as well as the one he was most thankful to have back.
He had chosen this day for a reason, but he still couldn’t help but be slightly nervous. His heart began to race as he thought of what he had planned for later today. Hope this goes well. Is it too soon? It’s just been three months since....
The pilot was so lost in thought that he didn’t notice that the scrambled eggs were past done as a burnt smell began to waft through the kitchen. “Damn,” Mwu cursed as he removed the sizzling pan from the burner. Good, they can still be saved, he stared down at the slightly browned eggs, scraping them onto the plates resting on the beige tile countertop.
“Mwu?” Murrue sniffed the air lightly, looking over to where he was standing from her spot in the arched kitchen doorway, her arms folded, her body leaning against the wall, wearing light pink pajama bottoms and a sleeveless top. “What-,” the brunette female was suddenly cut off.
“Heh, I decided to make breakfast,” the blonde male laughed at himself, turning his head to look at her for a moment, placing a couple of pieces of wheat bread in the toaster. He reached his long arms up into the cabinet to bring down two coffee mugs.
“I can see and smell that,” she giggled lightly as she walked over to him, encircling the muscular man with her svelte arms, her warm breath tickling the back of his neck “Mmm,” the auburn haired woman sighed as she nuzzled his neck with her face. “Good morning,” she muttered, as she stood on the balls of her feet, placing a soft kiss on his cheek. “But wasn’t it my turn?” Murrue looked up at him, her marigold eyes filled with suprise at the unexpected gesture.
“You needed the extra sleep,” Mwu smiled, his blue orbs shining in the bright morning sunlight. “You had a tough week, silly,” he reminded her, touching the tip of her nose with his finger.
“But, I could’ve got-,” she pouted, but was interrupted from her protest. Murrue felt her chin being tilted up and soon found her lips covered by his. The kiss lingered for a few seconds as they stood in the kitchen, their forms bathed in the rays of sunlight streaming in from the nearby window.
“There, now we’re even,” Mwu chuckled, Murrue’s porcelain cheeks flushed bright pink. “Now, let’s go eat this before it gets cold,” he playfully ordered as he removed the pieces of toast and placed them on the green plates along with the scrambled eggs.
“At least let me pour the coffee then,” the young captain offered, gathering the two mugs from their resting spot on the countertop..
Mwu couldn’t help but laugh at her stubbornness. “Okay, you win,” he conceded raising his arms up in mock-surrender, his azure eyes laughing as he watched her pour the steaming liquid into the two cups.
The pair eventually settled in their chairs at the white table, eating their breakfast, as they discussed the events of the previous week. The peace talks between Orb and PLANT were progressing, and were the reason Murrue had been so busy the past few weeks. A cool ocean breeze blew in through the open window, offering welcome relief from the heat on this hot summer morning.
“It sure is hot today,” Murrue groaned, spreading grape jam on a brown piece of toast. “And it’s not even 10 a.m. yet,” she shrugged her shoulders in exasperation. She lifted her head, hearing stifled laughter from the blonde. “What’s so funny?” Her eyebrows furrowed as she looked at him.
“Nothing,” Mwu chuckled. “It’s just that you’re so cute when you complain,” he snickered, his blue orbs twinkling in the morning sun.
The brunette sighed, a smirk forming on her lips. “Is that so?” She teased the man playfully, picking up her toast. A soft giggle escaped her mouth.
“Yes,” he retorted simply, eyes still full of laughter. “But you’re right, it’s damn hot today. How ‘bout we go get some fresh air? You know, see the sights?” Mwu suggested, his heartbeat beginning to quicken, his mind going over his plan again.
Murrue looked up at him, chewing her last bite of toast. “Sounds good to me. But we need to clean this up first,” she downed the last bit of coffee in her mug, standing up to gather the plates.
Mwu laughed nervously, rising from his chair to help Murrue gather the dishes from the tabletop. “Yeah, you’re right,” he smiled anxiously, walking over to the sink, spending the rest of the morning helping her clean up the mess from breakfast.
“So, where to now?” Murrue placed some shopping bags in the backseat of their blue car, climbing into the passenger side of the automobile.
They had spent part of the afternoon shopping at the outdoor mall, its tiled walkways lined with towering palm trees. They both were in need of some more summer clothes, and ended up buying some shorts and shirts from various shops. After the pair was finished shopping, they decided to sit down and enjoy a frozen treat from the new ice cream shop.
“I heard about this really cool place on the outskirts of the city,” Mwu flashed a mischievous grin as the blue car sped toward its destination, his hands tightly gripping the leather steering wheel.
“Oh? What is it?” the auburn haired woman tilted her head, her marigold eyes questioning his blue ones.
“It’s a ‘sight,’ just like I said earlier,” he responded, eyes focused on the open road ahead, the car heading further out of the city. “I promise, you’ll like it,” winking playfully, his blue eyes sparkling in the late afternoon sunlight.
It had been Cagalli’s idea to take her there. She had called him out of work earlier to offer the idea. “It’s a great place for that,” she suggested. “I’m sure Murrue will love it,” the young leader smiled as she wrote down some directions on a piece of paper.
The blonde man had been shocked that Cagalli had somehow found out about what he had been planning. He chuckled to himself when he realized that it must’ve been Kira who told her. That nosy kid, Mwu smirked. But, he reminded himself, that ‘nosy kid’ did help you pick out the ring. And he also went with you to check this place out.
“Okay, we’re here,” Mwu pulled the car into a parking place along the side of the road, going around to open the passenger door for the brunette colonel.
Murrue looked around at the lush green foliage that covered the area, suddenly hearing the unmistakeablesound of rushing water. “Mwu?” The confused female looked up at the blonde, confusion evident in her tawny orbs.
“Come on, I’ll show you,” he wrapped his thick arm around her lithe shoulder, leading her to their destination, the sun beginning to set in the western sky.
“Hey, here we are,” a huge grin spread across Mwu’s scarred face as his senses took in their surroundings. Cagalli was right, this place is perfect, his pulse began to quicken.
“Oh, Mwu, it’s beautiful,” Murrue’s marigold eyes widened as she looked in awe at the sight in front of her. A white curtain of water cascaded down a towering cliff, into a large pool of water, which was sparkling with the brilliant hues of orange, purple, and pink from the setting sun.
Standing on the tips of her toes, Murrue encircled his neck with her supple arms, bringing his head down to hers, their lips meeting in a gentle kiss. “Thank you for bringing me here,” she smiled, turning her head to gaze at the waterfall, the colorful array reflected in her tawny eyes.
“You’re welcome,” he gulped, his hands shaking slightly. “Do you know what today is?” His blue eyes gazed into the water pooled in front of them.
“Huh, today? It’s Saturday, right?” The brunette’s head titled to one side in slight confusion. “June 14th...,” her voice trailed off, her stomach twisting into a knot as the realization hit her. Hard. “Oh, Mwu, today is...., I ....so....much.....happened...sorry.....,” she felt hot tears begin to prickle her eyes.
“Shh,” he wrapped his arms around her, gently rubbing his shoulder with his strong hands. “It’s okay, Murrue,” he comforted her as he felt her bury her delicate face into the soft cotton fabric covering his chest as tears rolled down her cheeks. “There now, all better?” Mwu smiled down at her, reaching into the pocket of his khaki shorts.
“Yes,” she mumbled, her face still pressed against his muscular form. Lifting her head up, she could see the nervousness in his azure orbs, feeling his body tremble slightly, she attempted to speak. “Wha-,” Murrue found herself suddenly cut off, her amber eyes widening by the second.
Mwu clenched his fist around the small metal object, taking a deep breath in the process. “Murrue, I...,” he stammered, gazing down into her pools of marigold. “I’ve been happier than I could’ve ever imagined these past three months,” his pulse began racing. “I never in a million years thought I could be this happy, but there’s one thing that could make me happier. Make me the happiest man in the world actually,” his smile and laughter full of nervousness.
Murrue stared at him, wide-eyed, her own body beginning to shake. “Mwu? What are...,” she gasped as he opened the palm of his hand to reveal a glittering object.
“Murrue, will you make me the happiest man in the whole universe? Will you marry me?” He smiled anxiously down at her, still holding the shining trinket in his outstretched palm, the platinum band topped by a round, brilliant diamond sparkled in the colorful array of dusk.
“I....oh...Mwu....,” she stammered, fresh tears beginning to brim in her eyes, her hands shaking as she brought them up to his cheek, stroking it gently. She looked up into his crystal blue orbs, finding them full of love and sincerity. “Oh.....Mwu......yes....yes,” she managed to get out in between choked sobs, as he slid the band on her slender finger. She buried her face in his shoulder, trying to blink away the tears that threatened to fall once again. His strong arms wrapped around her lithe form, as they held each other in the last of the sunlight.
The couple soon found themselves sharing a passionate kiss, arms still encircling each other, the water cascading down the rocky cliff, sparkling in the new light of the moon.