Kazuma
The black, silk sheets on my bed were warm and welcoming to my fatigued body and mind- they always had been. My bed was an accepting place- a safe place- for me. I had never been accepted by anyone- except two: first Tsui Ling, then Ayano. So, being so close to slipping under those silk sheets and lying beside the love of my life gave me the extra strength I need to quicken my pace as I flew home on the wind.
Walking through the front door to our apartment, I noticed the darkness that covered every corner, undisturbed by light. 'She must have already turned in for the night.' I thought to myself. I quietly crept into the bedroom and stood in the doorway as I savored the sight before me. My wife lied asleep on our bed, basking in the moonlight that shined through the windows -unobscured by the drawn back curtains. In that faint light I could make-out every detail of her beautiful body and clearly see the roundness of her stomach that carried our unborn child.
Having my fill of the view, I continued into the room, removing my shirt and pants before climbing into bed with her. When I was finally settled in and ready to drift off to sleep, I felt her shift on the bed and turn towards me. "Kazuma." She murmured. Her eyes were open, staring straight at me. My only reply was a chaste kiss on her soft, pink lips. Although, it didn't stay chaste and innocent.
It started to get heated as she ran her hands in my disheveled hair. These are the moments I lived for, the moments when it was just us- me and my love: Ayano.
When I woke up to chirping birds and the early rays of sunlight, I was paralyzed by my dream. My mind was reeling. I had had many dreams about Ayano and myself –mostly wet dreams - but none of them had left me as stiff down below as I was now. Desire coursed through my body as I realized that it was wanted it. I wanted Ayano to be mine. I wanted her to have my children. But most of all, I wanted her to be the first thing I saw in the morning and the last thing I saw at night.
These realizations came to me every time I dreamed of us. I have bided my time and planned out what I would do to make my dreams a reality. 'But when would the right time come for me to confess my love…'
I put my thoughts on hold when my phone started vibrating on my nightstand. It was Jugo; he wanted me to come to the compound for a meeting. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't go back to sleep and revisit that wonderland, but then I started to think. 'Ayano will be there. I can't pass up a chance to pick with her.'
With that thought in mind, I threw on my clothes and flew out my window.
I arrived at the estate and I sensed someone was close by. "I know you're there come on out," I said turning around to identify them.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ren come out from behind a tree and run my way to cling to my waist. "Hey Ren."
"Big bro, I'm so glad you're here," said Ren, finally releasing me. "Ayano's here too," he added and turned back towards the tree, "Hey, Ayano, my brother's here."
I directed my attention to the tree and watched as I saw Ayano drop from the branches. She slowly strolled her way to us.
"Hey, Ayano," I said holding up a hand to greet her
She continued to walk to the meeting room, but right before she opened the sliding door she turned and said, "You should hurry, this is important." She entered the room and didn't give me a second glance, but she left the door wide open." I don't know what that was about, but I should probably get going. I'll see you later, Ren," I said ruffling hair, then I turned to walked towards the room.
When I entered the meeting room I took my seat on the floor beside the hot-headed heiress. She gazed at the floor and didn't even look up at me so I knew something was wrong; this wasn't the Ayano I knew. "Thank you for coming today, Kazuma," Jugo said with a concerned expression upon his ageing face, "Ayano welcome our guest."
"Welcome back Yagami, Kazuma," Ayano said bowing her head. Jugo began the meeting after Ayano greeted me, trying to hide her depression.
About an hour later the meeting was adjourned and the depressed heiress left the room. I was on my way through the door as well but Jugo pulled me to the side. "Kazuma, I wanted to speak to you about Ayano, she hasn't been herself lately. Do you think you could talk to her," Jugo asked in a low, concerned tone. "I'll see what I can do," I said as I walked out the door.
'I actually want to know what's going on with her. She's been like this since I got here, usually I would have to bother her to get this kind of treatment.' I thought while I began to search for her.
Ayano's POV
When I exited the room I ran into the side yard and sat against a tree. 'For some reason seeing Kazuma today made me feel l-like, well I don't know. I think I might have been holding back how I feel for too long, but I can't tell him now,' I thought pulling my knees to my chest. I never knew how much of an effect suppressed feelings had on my emotions. When I saw Kazuma come into the compound, I guess I just fell into myself and let my emotions take control. I couldn't allow myself to so it again- If I could control it. Some separation should help.
I lifted my head to observe my surroundings when I spotted the one person who I couldn't get out of my mind- so much for separation. "Ayano, you've been acting weirder than usual; what's going on?"
I decided not to answer him. 'Maybe if I ignore him he'll leave?' Apparently, my hopes were unrealistic because instead of leaving he just came closer and asked that same question. "What's going on?" Unexpectedly, Enriha materialized in my hands and I ran at him, knowing he would dodge my attacks. My emotions were all out of whack because of him. I was so frustrated and my emotions were manipulating my abilities. I concentrated and dematerialized my sword.
"What the hell Ayano, what's wrong with you!" he yelled at me with a slightly confused look on his face.
Kazuma's POV
I focused my attention on Ayano and I noticed tears dripping down her cheeks as she turned and ran again. I chased after her and sent a blast of wind to stop her as she hopped over buildings. She fell over the edge of the building and I caught her in my arms with no intention of letting her go. She rapidly flailed around trying to escape my grasp. "Stop struggling unless you want to fall princess."
She calmed down and tears ran down her cheeks as she whispered in my ear "Kazuma, why do you care so much, why don't you leave me alone." "Because there's something wrong and I need to know what, and I'm not leaving until you tell me," I said as I hugged here tight. "Why must you cause me so much trouble?"
We descended to the ground below next to a park bench where I released Ayano from my grasp. Then Ayano yelled these words. "Because you don't know how I feel, and I know you never will!" At that moment people that were passing by looked at us but continued walking away. I didn't care who was watching, but I realized that I felt the same way about her.
She fell to her knees and silently wept into the sleeve of her shirt trying not to look at me. I knelt down, moved her arm, and kissed her on her beautiful lips. She let me put my arm around her waist and hold her tight. I pulled away and looked into her eyes, "Yes, I do, Ayano." Just then, Ayano blushed a deep scarlet red and her tears stopped running down her cheeks.
"Please, tell me, what did I do to make you feel this way; I never meant to hurt you," I asked as I hugged her tighter. "I'll do anything to make you happy again, I promise."
Ayano's POV
I was shocked by what he told me, but I knew he meant it. 'I've been holding back how I feel for so long and now is the best time as any, I should tell him,' I thought to myself.
"Kazu…" I was interrupted by his lips against mine, a deep passionate kiss between the two of us. "I love you and everything about you, Ayano," he confessed as he leaned in closer. "I love you as well and I always have, Kazuma," I told him. "Ayano," Kazuma said, "please be mine and only mine?" "Yes, Kazuma, arigato," I said as tears of joy ran down my face. This is the happiest I've ever been and I didn't want it to end. I love him I truly love him.