I got bored so I decided to write up a quick oneshot. And hopefully this one will stay only one chapter...anyway, enjoy! Also, this is a first for me. Yes, you all read right... there will be no EyesKanone in here. In fact, it will be EyesRio. This is an odd couple to me, but a lot of people seem to like it and I couldn't bring myself to write another EyesKanone fic. They're a wonderful couple...but 7 fics is enough! I just realized how close my rantings were to the actual fic, so I'm gonna try to put something there to seperate them.
Eyes was in his penthouse, practicing his piano like always. Rio was laying on a nearby couch and Kousuke and Ryoko were off somewhere, doing something. Honestly, Eyes couldn't care less what the two were doing, killing each other or making out, as long as they weren't bothering him it didn't really matter. And for once in her life, Rio was being quiet and just laying there. Eyes figured it was mostly due to his playing, which was why he was still doing it. He had gotten bored of it a while ago, but kept playing in hopes of keeping the small girl quiet. Unfortunately, the song was done and he had played nearly all of the others from his current CD and quite a few from some old ones. As he pressed the ending keys, he opened his closed eyes and looked at the instrument. There was no mystery about it anymore, not like when he first started playing. Back then he couldn't even keep a beat, but he had learned quickly (as he did with everything else) and now he was an expert. There wasn't a song he couldn't master in a day or so, even hours if he really put some effort into it. But that rarely happened, Eyes never put effort into anything, simply because nothing was worth his efforts.
It may have seemed to some that Eyes had a god complex and thought he was above everyone else, when he really just didn't concentrate on anything because everything came so easily to him. Well, almost everything...there had only ever been two things in this entire world that Eyes could never understand. One was human beings in general. He understood nothing about them or how they worked. He understood anatomy and how the brain worked, but he couldn't figure out how people could go living in such ignorance. Every day they went on with their lives, ignoring the pain around them and doing nothing to help others. It was a wonder that humans had not become extinct due their carelessness and ignorance of basically everything. They only cared about themselves and concentrated on making their lives better, everyone else be damned. It was a complete mystery how they went on living with this pain and why they didn't try to change the things that caused such turmoil, but that's people for you.
The other thing that Eyes never understood was love. Once upon a time Kanone had tried to show him this emotion, but Eyes just didn't catch on. Perhaps it was because he didn't feel that way for the older boy. Sure he loved Kanone, but only as a friend. He was dedicated to the boy, of course, but could never give him his heart. Of course, Kanone hadn't taken this news well and the two grew apart after that. It hurt slightly to know that Kanone had only ever shown Eyes how to defend himself and helped him because he was in love with him, and once Eyes didn't return the feeling, Kanone couldn't care less what happened to him. No, that wasn't true at all. Kanone still cared for Eyes, perhaps he had left only because there was no reason to stay. Perhaps it was because he had taught Eyes everything he could, and it hurt too much to stay around him. Eyes knew Kanone cared because he still wanted what was best for him, though his idea of what was best was warped to suit his own needs. But then again, Kanone was only human.
Eyes couldn't say that he wasn't greedy, he just didn't need all these material possessions that everyone else seemed obssessed with. Giving that he was rich, his things were a little nicer than other's, but it wasn't completely neccessary. Though, Eyes couldn't deny that living the rich life was a bit addictive and he did enjoy what things he had. This aspect had always been a contradiction for him. On one hand, he didn't need all these things that he wasted his money on, knowing that he couldn't possibly spend all the money he had. on the other hand, he knew that he had gotten used to this lifestyle, and didn't want it taken away. Eyes was definitely greedy, but he wanted more than just money, seeing as how he had enough of that. No, he wanted...
"Eyes?" Rio asked, yawning and stretching. She sat up and blinked once before looking to the pianist who was still sitting at his piano, but was staring at her, "What's wrong? Why'd you stop playing?"
Eyes panicked inside, though he'd never show it. How long had he been staring at Rio? Why had he been staring at Rio? Shaking his head he looked to her, "Nothing's wrong." He assured her.
Accepting this answer, though still a little suspicious, Rio smiled, "Hey, Eyes, want to go buy me a melon?"
Eyes sighed to himself, Rio was definitely human. If nothing else gave it away, her obssession with those melons would. Knowing that he wouldn't be able to get out of it, Eyes simply stood and headed towards the door. Rio smiled brightly and ran after him, anticipating the melon.
An hour and a half later, the two reemerged into the apartment, dirpping wet and melonless, "How could all of the stores be out?" She whined, looking to Eyes, hoping beyond reason that he would just pull one out of his pocket. Unfortunately the boy just removed his jacket and looked to her. Realizing that he was waiting for her to leave, Rio looked outside, "Ummm, Eyes?"
Annoyed that the girl wouldn't just leave, he decided to get it over with, "Yes, Rio?" It wasn't that Eyes didn't like the girl, but he desperately needed some sort of shower and sleep. It had started raining by the second out of ten stores that Rio had either annoyed or guilted him into taking her to. They were both thoroughly soaked, and it was getting late.
Rio hesitated for a second, "Well, you know how much I hate thunder storms..." She stared, looking up to him and playing her cuteness to her full advantage.
Unfortunately, that didn't get her very far with Eyes. He had seen the evil and coniving side of the girl, and was a bit insulted that she thought she could get away with the cute act. Then again, she was the most innocent looking of the Blade Children. Even if Ryoko was the actual innocent of the group, Rio still had something about her. Eyes didn't know what it was, but he didn't really care. After all, Eyes never put too much effort into something, and Rio was no different, "You want to stay here." He replied. It wasn't a question or an offer, it was simply stating the truth.
"Really? Thanks, Eyes!" Rio yelled and bounded into the bathroom, "I'm going to take a shower, okay?" Without giving him time to respond, the door was shut and the water was running.
Sighing, Eyes sat down, waiting for the girl to get out so he could take his much needed shower when his phone rang. Eyes flipped it open and waited for the other person to talk.
"Rutherford? Have you seen Rio? I tried calling her, but I didn't get an answer." It was Kousuke, and he sounded slightly worried. Of course he did, he and Ryoko were very protective of Rio. Eyes couldn't figure out why, the girl could definitely take care of herself, and she only looked cute and innocent. Despite this, she was still the baby of the Blade Children, metophorically speaking, and all of them (yes, even Eyes) wanted to protect her.
"Rio's with me, you don't have to worry." Eyes replied.
"With you? Why is she with you?" Kousuke asked, now he sounded angry, though Eyes couldn't figure out why.
Wanting desperately to get off the phone with the rehead, Eyes tried to hurry things up, "Does it matter? She's here, that's all you need to know." His final words left no room for discussion and Kousuke just scoffed.
"Fine, just make sure she's up in time for school." Without another word from either man, the line was disconnected and Eyes' apartment was finally silent.
Of course, with Rio there, that didn't last long, "Eyes?" She asked, coming out of the bathroom in only a towel. Eyes simply stared at her, waiting for her to continue, "Do you have anything I could wear to bed? My clothes are soaked and I don't want to put them back on." Eyes didn't know if he had anything that could fit the small girl, but went to check anyhow. Obviously the much taller man wouldn't have clothes to fit her, so he gave her a set of blue, silk pajamas and she simply rolled up she sleeves and legs to fit.
Once Eyes had finished with his shower, he walked into his room, ready for bed...to find Rio already asleep. And wouldn't you know it, she was convienently located in the middle of his bed. The thing was huge, though, and there was by far enough room for the two of them. So Eyes just slipped under the covers and Rio rolled over in her sleep to face the opposite direction. Eyes stared at the girl for a second, memorizing every little detail about her face. The way her bangs fell across her forehead, the way she looked so at peace when her eyes were closed, the way her mouth opened slightly whenever she took a breath.
He didn't pull his attention away soon enough as she suddenly opened her eyes to gaze at his own, which had moved from her mouth back up to her closed eyes. Closing her still slightly opened mouth, Rio sat up, "Eyes, is there something wrong? Was I snoring?" Rio asked, completely oblivious to the other's reasons.
Eyes just shook his head, "No, Rio, it's nothing. Good night." With that, Eyes layed down and closed his brilliant blue orbs, trying to figure out why he had been staring at Rio so often.
Fortunately, Rio was a smart girl, and had already figured out why the boy was so fixated on her. His infatuation was obvious, and it excited her just a little. To be honest, she had always figured he and Kanone were a couple or at least had been. But to learn that her crush was straight and liked her as well, that was almost too much. Of course Rio had a crush on Eyes, who didn't? She could distinctly remember conversations with Hiyono about how cute he was (and that's putting it very mildly). Of course, Hiyono was only attracted to his famous side, the pretty face. Hiyono definitely didn't like Eyes for the wonderful person he was (yes...that was a bit of sarcasm). Hiyono and Ayumu made a much better couple in Rio's opinion anyway, and Rio really knew Hiyono felt the same way. Rio had known Eyes before he was famous and had had this crush before he was famous, too. Though, in all honesty, being famous really did help.
Deciding that she wasn't the kind of girl just to sit back and not express herself, Rio went for it. She leaned over and lightly brushed her lips against Eyes'. Those wonderfully blue eyes snapped open and stared at her uncertain grey ones. Hoping that she had made the right choice, Rio sat back up on her side of the bed and waited for Eyes to do or say something. In a rare moment of caring about something, Eyes decided to pursue this further and sat up as well. The two just sat there, looking at anything except each other for what felt like hours though it was only a few minutes. Summoning up all of her courage, Rio glanced over to Eyes and slid a little closer to him. He didn't look at her, but she could tell he was aware of everything she was doing and didn't move away. Taking this as a good sign, she slid a little closer again and again until she was next to him.
Without really thinking she kissed him again, this time it was a real kiss. She pushed her lips to his, and closed her eyes tight not wanting him to push her away. When he didn't she figured that this was good enough, at least she had been right in her assumptions of him liking her. He wouldn't just let her kiss him if he felt nothing, right? Suddenly unsure of herself, Rio tried to pull away. She would have been sucessful except for the fact that Eyes was now holding her firmly in place and was kissing her back. It was a soft kiss, not really passionate by any means, but also enjoyable at the same time.
Eyes wasn't sure exactly what he was doing. Was this why he was staring at Rio? Is this why he sat up after she kissed him the first time? Did Eyes love Rio? No, he didn't love her, just like he knew she didn't love him. It was a crush, at least on Rio's part. As for Eyes, well...he was human, and humans were greedy. He didn't need material possessions like everyone else, but he was greedy nonetheless. So what did Eyes want? What did he crave more than anything else? He understood humans after all, he knew they were needy and that they wanted things. So what was left over that had Eyes feeling so unfulfilled? It wasn't exactly love, no just simple affection. He wanted what Kanone had offered him, but not from his childhood friend. No, he wanted it from Rio. Why? Who knows, humans are strange creatures, and who knows why they want the things they want? Eyes just knew he wanted this, this thing that he had put so much effort into. Rio was different, she had invested so much of his time and concentration without him even knowing it. Despite claiming knowing nothing of them, Eyes was more human than anyone else, he realized. After all, some humans are ignorant and some are greedy, but how many could do what Eyes had done? He had become ignorant of his greediness, and all it took was Rio to show him the light.
I didn't really like that ending...it went on for too long, but I coudn't just end it. Don't ask me why, but there it is. Hope it's not too bad, but it is my first fic with this pairing, so be nice in your reviews. Which you will leave, right? I'm asking nicely...thanks!