"Chrno! Hurry up! It's not everyday we get the day off, ya know!" shrilled a certain blonde, shattering the peaceful silence which hung around the Magdalan Order like thick mist.

In response to the nun's cry, the violet-haired demon in her wake quickened his footsteps slightly,an exasperated smile tugging on his lips.

Gazing at his contractor through crimson orbs, the child-like demon by the name of Chrno chuckled at the sight of the headstrong nun inhaling deeply, savouring the sweet scent of spring.

As if on cue, the sixteen-year-old snapped her attention back to Chrno, a cold glare embedded on her facial features, causing him to wince.

"Chrno," she growled. "If you don't hurry up, I swear I'll pulverize you."

That appearently did the trick, for Chrno at once pick up his pace again. The nun's threat might sound a little too far-fetched, but after four years of knowing her, Chrno wouldn't put it pass her.

"Why do I always put up with her?" mused Chrno to himself, although he already knew the answer.

He loved her. Rosette Christopher. It was as simple as that.

At times, he'd wonder why he fell head over heels in love with Rosette. Her violence, which often resulted in Chrno getting bumps all over his head; her fetish for food, ending up with Chrno having to wrestle with her whenever she took his food ; her recklessness, which caused her to wreck automobiles and buildings more than he could count…These traits made her a far cry from Mary Magdalene, but Chrno still chose Rosette over her. The possessiveness for Rosette, the need to protect her, the urge to be close to her burnt brighter than any flame could within him. It was a clear indicator that Chrno the sinner had fallen in love with Rosette Christopher. It didn't matter if he got whacked silly by Rosette when she was angry. It was worth it, just to see her smile…

Alas,so deep was Chrno in his thoughts that he did not notice the vein throbbing in Rosette's temple when she called him with no avail.He failed to notice the murderous glint in her eyes as she inched towards him . It was only until something came into contact with his head that he'd came spiraling back to reality-

WHAP!

"Ow!"

Yow…that's gotta hurt…