The Chase

Summary: He was the hunter, she was the hunted.

Disclaimer! I sadly do not own Barajou no Kiss.

Pairing: Anise x Mutsuki

Note, this is my FIRST fanfiction, please be nice! :/

With wind whipping through her hair and dress splayed against her body, Anise ran for all that she could.

Her footfalls were a steady rhythm. Thud, thud, thud. Her lungs burned and she was desperately in need for a rest. But she couldn't stop for anything, not unless she wanted to be caught. She knew though, that despite her best efforts, he would easily catch up with her. However, she was determined not to make it easy for him. "If he wants a chase, I'll give him one!" were her only thoughts as she ran, forcing herself to continue despite the pain in her lungs. Suddenly, she felt a light brush against her thigh.

"Aw crap!" She muttered, irritated at how he was able to catch up so quickly. Still, she kept running, ruby eyes looking straight ahead. Then out of nowhere, strong arms wrapped around her waist, cutting her off on mid stride.

"Got you." A silky voice murmured behind her. Anise sighed, clearly disappointed in her own defeat.

"Can't you let me win this time, please Mutsuki?" She pleaded anxiously, her voice tinged with embarrassment.

"I'm afraid I can't do that, my Dominion," he said, burying his face in her neck. "I can, however, congratulate you on avoiding everyone, including the mutt." Anise shivered, goose bumps rising on her skin. "Although," he added as an afterthought, "it's not like they were fast in the first place. Compared to me, you're all quite slow."

"Sh-shut up! Of course you're faster; you're a freaking Dark Stalker after all!" She exclaimed with a flustered look on her face. Looking at her, Mutsuki chuckled. At that point, Anise blanched. When the emotionless Black Rose smiled, much less chuckled, you had to be an idiot not to know that shit would hit the fan. Suddenly, he spun her around, causing their faces to be incredibly close together.

"Now, Anise," he murmured, slowly bending down so that his nose grazed her cheek. "Remember what the prize was?" Suddenly, the thought struck her. Anise's face changed straight from being as white as a sheet to red as a ripe tomato. Before they started the chase, Tenjou proposed a little deal. If Anise reached the end of the rose maze, they'd leave her alone for a week. However, if one of them caught her, that person would get to kiss her. Anise had agreed, thinking that she could win in terms of speed. However, she didn't think at all that Mutsuki would decide to play. Then, it all went to hell.

Anise would swear on her life that she had no favourites among the Rhode Knights. However, she was lying. Secretly, deep, deep, deep down in the pit of her soul, she knew that she favoured the Black Rose overall. So, when he caught her, she couldn't help but feeling a little thrilled.

At that moment, Mutsuki bent down and kissed her. His cool lips pressed softly against hers, almost hesitant at her response. When she grabbed his hair and pressed deeper into the kiss, he couldn't help but feel a hell lot of satisfaction. Pressing back forcefully, the two battled fiercely for dominance, until Anise drew back, gasping for air.

"Hmm," he said softly, gazing at the flushed face of his Dominion with his red eyes, "I'm starting to see the appeal of playing tag."

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