Mu #25: Landscape (Straight to You by Kitsune Moonstar)
Title: Straight To You
Author: kitsunemoonstar
Pairing: Kunzite x Aino Minako
Fandom: Sailor Moon
Theme: #25: Landscape
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or its characters.
Rating: For Everyone
Straight To You
She was bored out of her skull. That really shouldn't surprise her. Minako had been to hundreds of parties like this over the years. It was part of being a model and actress. That didn't mean she had to enjoy it. There were aspects of the parties she liked. Mina would admit that she loved to dress up. Still, there was only so much of gossip and brownnosing she could take. And she could admit that she was feeling rather lonely.
Of her close friends, she was the only one who was still single. She wasn't exactly jealous, but she did envy her friends. Just once she'd like to have a date really work out. But between bad dates, awful dates, and completely sycophantic dates, Mina was rather sick of the whole dating scene. But that didn't mean she was not lonely at times as well. And not having a date at parties like these always tended to lead to her getting hit on by the most annoying people who just could not take the hint that she was not interested.
Anyway, this particular party really did not benefit from her presence. She had only played a minor role in this particular production, and she already had her next few roles lined up. Minako carefully skirted the edges of the party looking for a safe escape and avoiding a former coworker who couldn't seem to take no for answer. What she really wanted to be doing was lounging at home and catching up on BBC shows. If she was back in England for work, she might as well enjoy it.
She was sidling her way towards an exit when she caught sight of what looked like a kindred spirit to her. The young man was probably a few years older than she was, and he stood out for two reasons other than the fact that he looked quite uncomfortable. He was at least six feet tall and he was wearing a kilt. His white blond hair was pulled back in a ponytail, and his eyes were a slate grey color. Mina rather liked the look of him. And she definitely recognized the look of boredom and dread on his face like he wanted to blend into the landscape. She decided that a change in plan was in order.
So she made her way over towards his spot by the window instead of the exit.
"Hey."
He started slightly at the sound of her voice. Minako just smiled.
"I'm Minako Aino. I got dragged to this thing thanks to a bit part I had in the mini-series. What about you?"
He held out a hand. "Kenzie MacLeod. I got sent because my boss didn't want to attend."
"Do you have to stay? There's a Starbucks down the street. You look like you could use the caffeine."
He offered her slight smile. "I'd like that. You won't be missed?"
"Not at all. I have to warn you though; we'll probably have to dodge the paparazzi on our way out."
"I'm not afraid of reporters."
"Good. Give me your hand."
She held out her own. He took her hand, looking rather confused. She flashed him a smile, gripping his hand. Even as she opened the door that lead to
"Run!"
The two of them dashed out the door and into the foggy night, ignoring the flash bulbs going off around them. Mina knew that a flush was kissing her cheeks, but she didn't care. Running off with a perfect stranger was far more to her tastes than spending her evening at yet another party. And maybe if she was lucky, he might share her love for BBC mystery shows as well.
Author: kitsunemoonstar
Pairing: Kunzite x Aino Minako
Fandom: Sailor Moon
Theme: #25: Landscape
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or its characters.
Rating: For Everyone
Straight To You
She was bored out of her skull. That really shouldn't surprise her. Minako had been to hundreds of parties like this over the years. It was part of being a model and actress. That didn't mean she had to enjoy it. There were aspects of the parties she liked. Mina would admit that she loved to dress up. Still, there was only so much of gossip and brownnosing she could take. And she could admit that she was feeling rather lonely.
Of her close friends, she was the only one who was still single. She wasn't exactly jealous, but she did envy her friends. Just once she'd like to have a date really work out. But between bad dates, awful dates, and completely sycophantic dates, Mina was rather sick of the whole dating scene. But that didn't mean she was not lonely at times as well. And not having a date at parties like these always tended to lead to her getting hit on by the most annoying people who just could not take the hint that she was not interested.
Anyway, this particular party really did not benefit from her presence. She had only played a minor role in this particular production, and she already had her next few roles lined up. Minako carefully skirted the edges of the party looking for a safe escape and avoiding a former coworker who couldn't seem to take no for answer. What she really wanted to be doing was lounging at home and catching up on BBC shows. If she was back in England for work, she might as well enjoy it.
She was sidling her way towards an exit when she caught sight of what looked like a kindred spirit to her. The young man was probably a few years older than she was, and he stood out for two reasons other than the fact that he looked quite uncomfortable. He was at least six feet tall and he was wearing a kilt. His white blond hair was pulled back in a ponytail, and his eyes were a slate grey color. Mina rather liked the look of him. And she definitely recognized the look of boredom and dread on his face like he wanted to blend into the landscape. She decided that a change in plan was in order.
So she made her way over towards his spot by the window instead of the exit.
"Hey."
He started slightly at the sound of her voice. Minako just smiled.
"I'm Minako Aino. I got dragged to this thing thanks to a bit part I had in the mini-series. What about you?"
He held out a hand. "Kenzie MacLeod. I got sent because my boss didn't want to attend."
"Do you have to stay? There's a Starbucks down the street. You look like you could use the caffeine."
He offered her slight smile. "I'd like that. You won't be missed?"
"Not at all. I have to warn you though; we'll probably have to dodge the paparazzi on our way out."
"I'm not afraid of reporters."
"Good. Give me your hand."
She held out her own. He took her hand, looking rather confused. She flashed him a smile, gripping his hand. Even as she opened the door that lead to
"Run!"
The two of them dashed out the door and into the foggy night, ignoring the flash bulbs going off around them. Mina knew that a flush was kissing her cheeks, but she didn't care. Running off with a perfect stranger was far more to her tastes than spending her evening at yet another party. And maybe if she was lucky, he might share her love for BBC mystery shows as well.