Chapter number 2.
Chrono was out shopping, leaving Rosette the time to clean up a bit. She had to find something to cook as well. Aion was a special guest and always welcome.
Aion had lost a lot of weight, a few months after the operation; he had to go through another operation. He had started feeling worse again.
Now he was on strong medicine, that he had to take three times a day. He didn't eat much, so Rosette was happy when he had called. Rosette would try to make him gain weight again so he could recover from the illness soon.
Aion's long white hair wasn't thick and strong anymore and his skin was even paler than it normally would be. He always was happy and would joke around when he was on a visit. Chrono and Rosette knew how bad he felt though and knew his happiness only might last for a short time before he started feeling ill again.
The second operation had been quite easy though and the doctors said it was a good sign.
Rosette had found a recipe on something delicious, she just had to get Chrono peel some potatoes (If it's the right word -.-) she knew she had said she would cook and she was sure Chrono would remember that "I'll make him" she smiled and walked into the living room, where she sat down on the couch to wait for Chrono and the groceries.
"I hope he doesn't buy more than I told him to" she thought "I don't have enough money if he buys a whole lot of stuff we can't use"
Soon the door was opened and Chrono entered, carrying two big plastic bags with stuff from the mall "I'm home love" he called and headed for the kitchen, where he placed the bags on the kitchen table.
Rosette followed him and helped him empty the bags "You've bought a lot" she remarked
"Did I do something wrong?" he asked, looking at her while she put some food into the fridge "I bought all you asked me to"
"No, you didn't do anything wrong" she smiled "It's just so much in there… how much did you buy?"
"I bought what you told me to" he repeated "And… a little gift for you because you were fired today" he smiled and pulled her into a hug "I wanna cheer you up" he pulled out a small box.
Rosette took it "Thank you love" she smiled and opened it. In it was a beautiful silver necklace with a blue gem. She kissed his cheek "That was sweet of you"
"I know" he grinned "I am not always driving you insane am I?"
"No, not always"
He took it and placed it around her neck "There, it looks much better now" he said "Now, what do we do now? It's five now, so maybe we should start cooking"
"Let's start then, Aion will be there soon"
She was actually surprised that he didn't complain or anything when she asked him to peel the potatoes "Are you okay today?" she asked in an almost concerned manner
Chrono blinked "Why should there be something wrong with me?" he asked surprised and looked up from his work.
"I didn't hear you say "But you said you wanted to cook, why should I peel potatoes?" or something like that from you" she said "You always remember every single word I say and then you'll use it against me"
He pouted "Don't you like me like this?"
"No, I'm just… surprised, that's all"
He smirked "Isn't it wonderful that I'm still able to surprise you?"
The blonde rolled her eyes "Just finish the peeling" she sighed and turned back to her own work, making Chrono laugh.
About six, the doorbell rang. Rosette walked out and opened the door "Hello Aion" she smiled and gave the man a hug "Come in"
"Hello Rosette" he smiled and entered "Are you sure that I'm not disturbing or anything?"
"Yes, come inside, dinner is about to be ready"
Chrono was still in the kitchen when Aion came inside. Aion was quite surprised when he saw him "Are you really my brother? What has she done to you?" he asked, making Chrono throw a glare back at him "Hey, I'm actually quite helpful" he pouted.
Rosette stepped beside Aion "He has changed a lot" she grinned "He didn't even complain when I asked him for help"
"I'm impressed Rosette" Aion said with amazement.
Chrono looked at them with a pout "Aion, you should go take a seat… Rosette you are going to help me here" he said, making the white haired young man walk into the living room where he sat down with a grin. He loved it to tease his brother.
Rosette was pulled into Chrono's arms "You two are so mean" Chrono still pouted and nuzzled her neck. Rosette giggled "I know" she replied "But you know I'm thankful for your help… you even bought me a beautiful gift"
"I did" he whispered and kissed her cheek. Rosette smiled "Now bring in the food, Aion is hungry"
A couple of minutes later, they all sat around the living room table and were eating. Aion was talking about how he almost got run over by a car when he went to the drug store "He was lucky I'm not up to date, or else I would have yelled after that idiot" he said and took another bite of the food.
Rosette told him how she had got fired "I guess I have to find something else"
Aion and Chrono looked at her sadly; she looked very depressed when she told them about it.
"Don't worry love, we'll find something" Chrono reassured her and smiled. She leaned over and kissed his cheek "I hope so"
"If you want I can help you a little" Aion suggested, but Rosette thanked him no "You don't have to Aion, but thank you anyways" she smiled and got up from the table, when she heard a knock on the door.
Chrono grabbed her hand though "I'll get it love" he said and walked out to the door.
It was the landlord "Good evening Mr. Oni" he greeted "I'm just here to tell you that a new one is moving into the apartment across yours, so I wanted to ask a favour of you"
"Uhm… sure, just tell me what to do" Chrono replied.
"Just help the newcomer with the furniture, I'm too old for that and the truck will be there tomorrow around ten, is it okay to you?"
"Of course I'll help" Chrono answered "I'll be there"
The landlord said thank you and then left again with a single bye. Chrono then made his way back into the apartment.
"Who was it?" Rosette asked curiously, looking up from her food.
"It was the landlord, a new one is moving into your old apartment and I have to help with unpacking the furniture" Chrono explained.
"Really? Cool" Rosette grinned "We haven't had any neighbours for a long time now"
Aion got up from his seat "Well, I'll better be on my way home" he said and stretched "It was a wonderful dinner"
"Thanks" Rosette smiled and led him to the door, where she gave him a hug "Bye Aion, come visit us soon again" she called after him and waved until he was gone.
Chrono had already cleared the table and sat on the couch "Come here" he smiled, Rosette obeying and sitting down beside him. She leaned on his shoulder and rested her head on it "I wonder how our new neighbour will be like" she whispered, snuggling closer to him when she felt his arm around her.
"Me too" Chrono replied "A nice one hopefully"
"Yea" she sighed and closed her eyes, after some minutes she started to yawn "Chrono I'm going to bed, I'm dead tired" she said, kissed his lips and headed for the bedroom "Okay, sweet dreams love, I'll be there soon too, just wanna watch this" he called after her, before she walked into the bathroom to change into her pajama and then creeping into bed.
Soon after she felt Chrono settle beside her and pulling her close to him "Goodnight" he whispered and closed his eyes "Goodnight"
In a few minutes they were both in a deep slumber.
A/N: That was chapter number two. I hope you liked it :)