A/N: It's been a long time since I last posted a fic. ^^;; This is my first multi-part AU fic, inspired by a chinese movie and a really beautiful pic of Tsuzuki. You know, the one from the calendar where he dresses in all white standing in a field of lavender? I looooove that pic. *hearts* I got this idea a long time ago, but didn't start writing until recently. _ Comments will be greatly appreciated!

Warning: Tsuzuki/Hisoka fluff. Very fluffy (I hope). =^^=

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters (I wanna own 003!). I just like to write about them.

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Chapter 1 ~ The beginning

Once upon a time, there was a girl whose parents died in a plane crash. Since then she has been living alone, with only her dog to keep her company. An angel was sent to watch over her, and to comfort her whenever she feels lonely. As time passes, the angel realized that he has fallen in love with her. However, love between a heavenly being and a mortal was forbidden. In order to stay with her, he has to pay a huge price, and his decision would change both of their lives forever…

I scan through the summary of the story again and wonder if I should buy it.

"Hmm…I think I'll get it. Oh I'd better get going."

I quickly pay for the book and leave the book store.

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I'm Kurosaki Hisoka, 16, and I live in a small town in Kyushu. It's been three years since I moved, or rather, escaped here from Kamakura. If you ask why, I'm sorry but I can't tell you. It's a memory which I'd rather not recall. I'm content with my life here, so let's not talk about the past. I have a bed to sleep in, a decent job, money enough to stay alive, friends…and I past each day peacefully (except that once in while there are idiots who approach me thinking I'm a girl). What more should I ask for?

Nothing. But actually, I'm not so sure if I'm really content with my life. One should be satisfied with what he has, but I still feel that something is missing…I have no idea what but I just feel it…

Urgh…now is not the time for reflections. Just a few steps ahead is my workplace: "SPRING" flower shop.

"Good morning, Hisoka-kun!"

"Good morning, Kannuki-san, Terazuma-san."

"You're early today, Kurosaki."

"Yes, it's Saturday so I thought I should come earlier to help."

This young couple, Kannuki Wakaba and Terazuma Hajime, is the owner of this flower shop. They are not married yet, but I'm sure eventually they'll tie the knot. I was introduced to them by my friend cum house mate, Watari Yutaka. Most importantly, he's my life-saver. Watari-san is the one who found me in the park that night and offered a room for me to stay. I could never payback his kindness.

"Set up the register and we're ready for business."

I do as told and put on the apron. At first I didn't really like it but Kannuki-san said that it suits me, so I just go along with it. After all, I'm working in their shop. At least I'm used to it now.

Our flower shop is no ordinary flower shop. Other than common flowers like roses and lilies, we sell something that cannot be found in other shops. That 'something' is lavender aromatic oil. I'm not boasting or anything, but we are the first in this town to sell this product. Lavender is known for its soothing and healing properties. Ever since it was introduced, our sales has raised significantly (even more so after I started work there, according to Kannuki-san, although I don't know why). It is especially popular among females.

Man, I sound like a sales promoter. Oh, here comes our first customer. And now begins another ordinary day of my life.

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"Thank you, Hisoka-kun. See you on Monday."

"I'll make a move first. See you, Kannuki-san, Terazuma-san."

Today is Saturday, so I only need to work half day. Usually I will have lunch with Kannuki-san and Terazuma-san before leaving, but I've got a new book today, and I can't wait to read it. So I went to a nearby 7-eleven, bought a bento, and then head home. Reading is my only hobby; other things don't interest me much.

Watari-san's house is only 15 minutes walk away from the flower shop, which is a good thing because I always have trouble getting up in the morning. From the outside his house looks just like another typical Japanese house, but once you step inside, you'll feel like you're in a totally different dimension. I used to wonder if all scientists have homes like his. The house is full of Watari-san's strange inventions, most of which serve no practical purposes.

I enter the kitchen and place the bento into the microwave oven (one of the few normal appliances around the house) to heat it up. While waiting I pour myself a glass of apple juice. Watari-san has gone to Tokyo for a field trip, and won't be back until Monday. I'm not alone in this house though; there are Watari-san's pets to keep me company. When I say pets, I mean a penguin and a toucan. His owl 003 is the only one that follows him wherever he goes. It's my job to take care of the rest whenever their master is away.

I remove my lunch from the oven and carry it together with the apple juice to the living room. I switch on the TV to catch the afternoon news. Good, just on time.

"Tonight there will be strong winds and a passing shower is expected around nightfall. Please don't forget to carry an umbrella with you if you're going out at night…"

The weather report concludes the afternoon news. I turn off the TV and put away the empty bento box. Now I can get started on my book.

~To be continued~

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I hope Hisoka is not too OOC, and my English is all right…^^;; Comments, please?