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Love's Guardian- Chapter One: Wishful Thinking

Full Summary: NightxRiiko Night's returned- mind, body and soul! Well, MINUS the body part. Now, seeing each other's thoughts can be such a hassle... Riiko and Night put it to the test! Romance and fluff for NightxRiiko lovers.

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Riiko. Riiko. Riiko.

She was his entire life, the one object of his affections.

Night watched over her, thinking. It had been months since he had left that world. She was back to normal now, and Night was glad that Soushi was taking care of her. All he wanted was for Riiko to be happy. Even if she was without him, he would cope. Somehow.

He didn't know exactly where he was. He didn't have his perfectly manufactured body; no, that was still encased in glass deep inside Kronos Heaven. All Night seemed to have was his thoughts and memories.

He watched Riiko every moment of every day. Sometimes he gazed above, other times it was like he was walking right beside her. His mood brightened several notches as Riiko laughed, a beautiful clear sound. It seemed to Night that it came straight from her soul.

I missed that laugh. He realized this as a fresh wave of memories washed over him. The spa, Riiko's parents coming home, her job- these were all memories of love and fun times that Night would never forget as long as he existed, some way or another. He also remembered how Soushi had been his love rival, how he had fought valiantly for a place in the young girl's heart. He was glad that Soushi and himself had ended up as friends.

Night drifted along next to Riiko. She and Soushi were on a date, although it was less casual than most. Past the worry and concern in Soushi's eyes (it had been there ever since he had returned from Spain), Night could sense something else. Love. He knew that Riiko was one of the main things the boy wanted in his life, the girl he had cared for and protected for so many years. I will do the same, Night thought firmly to himself. I will protect her too. She just won't know I'm there.

How will this turn out? He wondered. Would Soushi and Riiko get married? Will they share their long, happy lives together? Of course, Night had asked himself the exact same questions when he had been Riiko's boyfriend, often times during the night when he was holding her form tightly to his, listening to the sound of her heartbeat.

Ah, night. He still heard Riiko crying out for him in her sleep, hands reaching out while tears unknowingly ran down her face. That was his least favorite part of the day. He hated to see her like that. If only he could hold her, cradle her, until her face was dry and everything was alright. Anything to make Riiko happy, he thought. He really was glad she had Soushi now. They were perfect for each other.

And where does that equation leave me? I'm not- wasn't- human, and I'm even less that that now! If only there was a way to see her head, to-

"Riiko? Riiko, what's wrong?" Soushi asked anxiously. Riiko had stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, her eyes wide. She was completely still.

No, no way, Night thought. It couldn't really happen, it was just a-

Night? Riiko's voice echoed in his mind.

They could see into each other's thoughts.

Author's Note: Okay, I hoped you guys liked it! More chapters coming soon. I'll try to keep this author's section short so I don't scare off potential readers :)

I do spell Soushi's name with a 'u', not like Soshi. Sorry guys.

Reviews are nice, but I'm not going to cry if I don't get any. :) If you guys have time, I'd appreciate it. Comments, thoughts, whatever. Suggestions are welcome too.

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