Authors note:

Um hi! So this is my first fan fic like ever so please be nice. Sadly, I don't own Kaze no Stigma or the song I used in this chapter. Anyways please leave a review! oh and enjoy :)

Kaze no Stigma

Summer Vacation

Chapter one: the reward

The sunlight crept through her bedroom window and touched her face, warming up her pale checks. She gently sighed and rolled over not quite ready to wake up, however the universe had other ideas because the young fire mage rolled over on the wrong side of the bed, and landed the floor. She groaned in pain and in frustration. She had hardly slept well last night, thanks to Kazuma. The stupid wind contractor seemed to always be on Ayano's mind. At first she brushed it off like it was nothing, after all they were spending a lot of time together. But as time went on Kazuma only seemed to linger in her mind more and more. Her heart already knew what it wanted, however her mind didn't want to accept that she could possibly want Kazuma Yagami. Deep down she knew it, but on the surface she'd never admit it. After all they were just too different. He was a womanizer and she had never been kissed. He was calm and collected, she wore her emotions on her sleeve. He had fallen in love once, and she didn't even know what love was. She sighed and pushed herself off the floor. She looked at her alarm clock. It was only 9:45 am. She had plenty of time to take a shower.

Ayano walked over to her dresser and laid some clothes on her bed. She then grabbed her towel and walked into her bathroom. She turned on the hot water and undressed allowing steam to fill the small room. She entered the shower. The hot water sent warm tingles throughout her body. Ayano shivered. The feeling the hot water gave her felt similar to the feeling of Kazuma's warm breath against her neck.

Ayano shook her head and mentally slapped herself for thinking about Kazuma especially in the shower… She instead forced herself to think about other things like summer vacation. She could see it now she'd be laughing beside the pool with Nanase and Yukari sipping a cold fresh smoothie. She smiled at that thought knowing very well she could finally do as she pleased with her friends now that school was over. Perhaps she would invite them out today to actually go to the pool and after they could have a sleep over at Nanase's house.

She smiled and turned off the shower. Grabbing her towel and raping herself in it, she walked into her room and turned on the radio. She smiled instantly because the current song playing was one she knew by heart. She smiled and snag softly.

"Do you ever think when you're all alone

All that we can be, where this thing can go?

Am I crazy or falling in love?

Is it really just another crush?"

She sang along to the song as she got dressed. A slight wind blew through her window, instantly reminding her of Kazuma. Suddenly she wondered if Kazuma thought about her like she thought about him. Did he lose sleep because of her? Did he think of her in the morning? Did he maybe want something more from her than a partnership?

Ayano shook her head. Of course he didn't. He was Kazuma Yagami after all, and besides Ayano really liked this song and she refused to let it be another thing he ruined for her. She continued to sing trying not to think of Kazuma.

"Do you catch a breath when I look at you?

Are you holding back like the way I do?

Cause I've tried and tried to walk away

But I know this crush ain't going away-ay-ay-ay

This crush ain't going away-ay-ay-ay"

As she finished the song she couldn't help but think of Kazuma. She sighed running her hands through her long hair. Part of her knew she had a stupid tiny crush on him. The other part wanted to be sure he felt the same before she deiced what to do about her feelings.

She suddenly heard clapping. Her head shot up and turned to see none other than Kazuma himself standing by her window.

"K-Kazuma!?" she turned tomato red. "H-how long have you been s-standing there?"

"Long enough." He smirked. Ayano chocked on air in response. He stepped closer to her and touched the fabric of her shirt examining it in his fingers. He looked up at her and gave her a sly smile. "You have a lovely voice princesses. Although I wonder if it was me you were thinking of while you were singing."

"Pfft! That's none of your business!" Ayano grabbed his hand and firmly but gently pushed it away from her.

"Oh so you're not denying it eh?" he teased. "Guess you've fallen for me."

"Ugh! Kazuma get out my room you pervert!"

"Okay, okay." Kazuma backed away to Ayano's bedroom door. "I just came to tell you Jugo wanted us to see him in the meeting room."

"Well fine, but you better not try anything Kazuma or I swear I'll-"

"Or you'll what princesses?" he edged her on.

"You don't even want to know." Ayano spoke as she walked right past Kazuma. He couldn't help but chuckle. He followed her into the meeting room smirking. He knew the effect he had on Ayano and he enjoyed getting a reaction out of her. It was one of his favorite things about her.

When the two got to the meeting room. Ren was already sitting down. His face lit up when he saw Ayano and Kazuma.

"Hi guys! Didn't know Jugo called you in too." He said sweetly.

Ayano took a seat and nodded at Ren. "Yeah…I wonder what he called us in for."

Kazuma took sat beside Ayano. "If it's a mission I'm charging double. Its summer and I got stuff I want to do."

Ayano sent Kazuma a glare, he only shrugged his shoulders in response. The lazy and careless gesture reminded Ayano that the only reason Kazuma was here, was for the money. The corners of her mouth fell into a small frown and she turned her gaze away from Kazuma. She wondered if the money was really worth putting up with her.

Kazuma was surprised that Ayano didn't say anything. Normally she'd call him a jerk or selfish or sometimes both. But not this time. No, she just turned away and said nothing. Kazuma would never admit it but he was a little disappointed and concerned that she didn't react the way she normally would.

The sound of a door closing snapped Kazuma and Ayano out of their thoughts. Jugo then made is way to sit down in front of the three. He smiled and took a sip of his tea.

"Ayano, Kazuma, Ren." The Kannagi leader began. "I would like to thank you for all the hard work you've been doing. And to show my appreciation, I have prepared a vacation for you all. You will be staying at the Kannagi beach house next to Dream Land Amusement Park. The vacation will be for two weeks. You may do with your time as you please, all expenses have been paid. The only thing I ask is that you simply enjoy yourself." The man took a pause as he took another sip of tea. "Ayano, Ren you may invite your friends. Kazuma if you wish to bring someone along you may. Just make sure you're ready to leave tomorrow morning." Jugo smiled.

Ayano's frown quickly vanished and smile replaced it. "Thank you father."

"This is so exciting, I'm going to call Kanon and Tatsuya." Ren quickly dashed from his spot and made his way to his room.

Kazuma just kept a calm composer. "Cool." was all he said, he wondered if this was another plot to get him and Ayano together. He wouldn't be surprised if it was. After all it was obvious what Jugo wanted from the two. Kazuma knew it, although I wondered how long it would take before Ayano caught on.

"Father, is it okay if I go over and tell Nanase and Yukari in person?" asked Ayano.

Jugo nodded. "Just make sure you come home and have enough time to pack."

Ayano got up. "Bye father, bye Kazuma."

Kazuma got up as well. "Well if that's all then I'll take my leave as well."

Jugo nodded. He smiled as he saw Ayano and Kazuma walk out. Yes this was a reward for their hard work, but Jugo also hopped that this vacation would finally bring Ayano and Kazuma closer together. He was well aware that his daughter had taken a liking to the contractor, however he still needed Kazuma to make room in his heart for Ayano. He was sure though, that one way or another the two would fall for each other.

Authors note:

So yeah there is the first chapter, but tell me what you think! I'm sorry if it sucked or if you didn't like it I'm new to this writing thing and to this website so again sorry. The song in this chapter is called Crush by David Archuleta incase you wanted to know. I just finished the seconded chapter so I'll put it up before I go to bed... anyways thanks for reading! reviews are appreciated! :)