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Macross 7 fanfic: Disclaimer: I obviously didn't make Macross 7. I'm just a wacky fan... Standard Disclaimers apply!
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Soul in Tune with a Wish (7/12) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

They each wondered why they hadn't spoken. It was undeniable that *Miki* confessed her love to *Bobby*, yet it was frighteningly real.

And to add to the confusion, today was the day 1 of the on-screen kiss. Mylene's first kiss...

Mylene rose listlessy out of sleep's hush. Her eyes sketched the room, finally focusing on a small clock.

6:15 am tuesday.

Her eyes dropped to the soft teal of her bedsheets. "Basara." she whispered to herself.

She sunk her head defetedly into the pillow. Guvava shrieked excitedly.

::Ring Ring::

"Who is that?"

Guvava jumped onto the remote control. Mylene continued to bury her head into the pillows.

"Mylene?"

Upon hearing the voice, Mylene rose abruptly. "Gamlin-san!"

She struggled with her disheveled hair.

"Sorry, Is this a bad time."

"No... I'm just sorry you had to see me this way."

Gamlin smiled at her. "I've always wondered what you look like first thing in the morning." His eyes continued to bore at her.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Questioned Mylene.

Gamlin looked away. "Uh nothing. Today's the big day I hear."

"What?"

"Your first on-screen kiss."

Mylene's heart sank to the bottom of her stomach.

"Uh yes."

"I'm sure you will do great. I've seen you act before, you're awesome..."

His voice drifted off. All Mylene could hear was the crashing of guilt settling violently on her brain. Gamlin hadn't even crossed her mind.

"... other than that i'm sure you'll do fine... Mylene?"

"huh."

"Well, I really called to ask you if you wanted to have lunch during the day."

Mylene looked at the screen.

"S-sure." Why was she stuttering?

"Good. I'll see you then."

"yeah."

When he hung up, Guvava lept onto Mylene's waiting shoulder.

"What are we going to do?"

***********

Mylene sauntered into the lounge. She felt nervous and excited, yet she felt so guilty, afraid and unsure.

She inhaled deeply, releasing an audible sigh. She poured herself some coffee before heading to the dressing room.

The scene was to begin at Miki's school. She wriggled into the dark uniform before heading to stage 9.

**

"Mylene-san!"

Before she had the option of blinking, a familiar, and disturbingly eager face came into view.

"Joe-san..." She stated, feigning excitement.

"Where are you going, I was just coming to spy on you."

"Spy on me? Why's that?" she smiled uncomfortably.

"I wanted to make sure that you and your kissing coach get along."

"Kissing coach? Aren't we filming today??"

Joe chuckled. "Today you and Basara meet with your kissing coaches for your first lesson."

Mylene blushed... "Session... for kissing."

"Uh huh. My dad wants to make sure the chemistry is perfect... and he wants to make it seem natural... seem... normal."

"..." Mylene was silent.

Joe marveled as her small eyebrows furrowed in deep concentration. He admired her a bit before slipping a sly arm around her shoulder.

He leaned in and began whispering into her ear.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do fine... and Mylene, if you are nervous about kissing, I'll be delighted to give you a little..." he sighed deeply into her ear before giving a husky whisper... "practice"

Mylene pushed Joe away before flashing a dazzling smile... "No thanks... I'm sure y--"

"Mylene-san is it?" A deep voice interjected.

Mylene turned towards the voice. "Yes, that's me."

"Come in."

Mylene followed the yellow-haired man into a dimly lit room."

"What's going on..." Mylene eyed her surroundings... there was a woman... and there was...

"Basara!"

"Mylene huh. What's with the outfit? Did you just get back from school?"

Mylene glanced down at her costume.

"ha ha! Very funny... I thought we were filming today."

The blond man chuckled deeply. "An honest mistake. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Ken and that's Raina. We are your kissing coaches."

***********

Joe stalked defeatedly to the lounge area.

"I really messed up this time... But maybe she isn't really upset... She's probably playing hard to get. I bet with a little friendly persuasion--"

"Sorry to bother you."

Joe's train of thought was instantly interrupted.

"Gamlin-san."

"Hello Joe. I hope I haven't disturbed you to greatly, but have you happened to see Mylene-san anywhere."

Joe's eyes narrowed.
//What does *he* want with her.//

"No, I haven't seen her today... You should check her hotel room."

Gamlin glanced dubiously at the man. "I see. Thank you very much for your help. I do hope we meet again."

"Sure thing pal." Joe flashed a crooked smile at the gray-haired man.

***********

"Do the lights have to be so dim?" Questioned Mylene with all the politeness she could muster.

Ken grinned. "Are they bothering you?"

"No... I just feel like i'm doing something wrong."

Raina chuckled "Why's that?"

"I don't know."

Raina turned to Basara. "How do you feel?"

Basara opened his eyes. "Like leaving."

Raina cleared her throat. She opened her mouth to speak.

"The dimmed lights help to create a more relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Should help everyone unwind. I can tell that we'll be here for a while." She shot a quick glance at a solemn Basara.

Ken continued. " I can see that you two already know eachother... I think it's safe to say that we're ready for the first exercise..."

//Exercise?!?!//
Mylene inwardly panicked...
Raina smiled. "I think so too."
Ken started again. "We call this exercise... ~the stare~..."
Mylene listened tenatively.
"... what you do... is stare at eachother for five minutes."
Mylene sighed in relief.
//phew! I'm so relieved!//
Basara sighed as well...
Raina turned to Basara as if to say something. But Ken stopped her.
"How about you two start. Basara, is there a problem?"

"No."

"Alright. When I say 'begin' you two will start."

Mylene took a deep breath.

"And... begin."

Upon hearing the signal, Mylene looked up. She found herself helpless as Basara gaze meshed into hers, burning her insides. She blushed and looked away laughingly. "I can't do this!" She exlaimed burying her flushed face into her hands.

"See! It's harder than you think."
Ken pointed out.
"Try not to be so embarrassed. Looking isn't wrong."

//Easy for you to say... Basara you jerk!//

"Let's try again... okay Mylene?"
Ken's tone was encouraging, almost caring.

Mylene breathed deeply before nodding.

"And... begin."

Mylene looked up at Basara. His gaze consisted of the same intensity. The room was blanketed with still anticipation. Her eyes became helplessly fixed on his feirce eyes. They glinted intensely... slightly curiously... maybe it was the reflection of the candle flickering weakly in the center of the room... or maybe it was emotion... Her face began to burn... she probably was beet red at this point. This was too much! Her eyes began to rove across his face. In the dim lighting, shadows danced across his chisled features. She studied him carefully before noticing something she hadn't really dwelled on before... he was really cute... *really* cute... Especailly with his mouth slightly ajar... she suddenly wanted to be close to him...
//What am I thinking?//

Basara studied her... He looked at her eyes... facinating pools twinkling with a desirable mixture of blue and green. Her cheeks were rosily stained... but it helped to complement her petite face... He noted that her face was almost heart-shaped. Stray wisps of pink hair framed her face. He had the sudden urge to brush some of those wisps away...
//What am I thinking?//
But amidst his muddled thoughts, he realized something... She was pretty cute... Gamlin was lucky... he silently studied her lips... he would *have* to kiss those... but as he watched her, he didn't mind too much... he didn't mind at all... if anything, he felt guilty...

"And... stop."

Mylene was the first to look away.
Basara gasped silently before looking down.

"Anyone thirsty?"
Questioned Raina.


TO BE CONTINUED...
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NOTES:
1.This chapter was a long one to me! ^_^
2. Basara is probably OOC at this point... =:P... I have control of him now! Mu ha ha!
3. Raina and Ken aren't married! They're both single, and ready to mingle... Raina is one year younger than Basara... think Rex with a brown, Hongo Yui(Fushigi Yuugi) hairstyle and red lipstick (a small hint to keep in mind for future reference ^-_~^)



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