"Those Lips"

Poshpuppy27: Heeeyyy! I'm back! Thanks to those who reviewed on my first chapter. I LOVE YOU GUYS! =crying=…=sniff=….yeah…Sorry for updating this late, my laptop got a virus so ALL my files got 'virused' and hence, deleted. Ooh, bugger! I have to admit, I was having fun when I wrote this chapter. I'm a sadist, so you'll understand sooner or later. You'll also find out in here why its rating is a 'T'. Now, on with the story!

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"Those Lips"

Chapter 2: Resisting Someone Irresistible

Chrno sighed for the umpteenth time. How long is she going to make me wait? He tapped his foot and tried to knock outside the girls' restroom again without looking suspicious. It was utterly uncomfortable for him, but for Rosette's sake (and his), he had to wait.

How did he get to this problem again? He reminisced.

Flashback

"Ah! Good to see you two exactly on time for once" Father Remington praised them as they entered the room. They were a rather gloomy pair.

"Yeah, thanks to someone's excellent driving" Chrno muttered sarcastically, Rosette elbowed him in the ribs and he winced in pain. She smirked smugly.

"Now, now" Father Remington tried to break the fight. "I called you in here for a top secret mission. It is an emergency so I'll tell you the details as brief and short as possible". Hearing the words 'top secret' Rosette's ears perked up and her mood lightened up a bit. "Details?"

"A demon dealer named 'Akuma Maou' is the culprit. Chrno?"

"Yeah, I know him. One of the lowest scums ever, but one of the most powerful ones in the business underworld" he explained. Father Remington nodded.

"The deal is, he's using a Level E to do some nasty stuffs for him, such as selling powers for souls, eating souls, anything that has to do with souls"

"Level E?" Rosette asked. Father Remington nodded at Chrno for an explanation. "There are 5 levels or classifications of…Our kind…The demons…"

"You don't have to explain it Chrno, its not important" Rosette said to the depressed demon softly. Chrno stubbornly shook his head and continued.

"Level E is the lowest kind, like when a human exchanges the soul with a demon, or if a human is possessed. In short, a human turned to demon kind. Next, level D are those demons which are sold to humans. Meaning, they have no other use but to cause destruction and mayhem. They have no will nor any brain and heart, only their lust for blood. Level C are those demons who are smarter than those of the level D. They don't care about anything else except for their benefits and for their survival. They'll side with anybody. Next, the level B. They work for the Level A and they only exist for that purpose. Normally, they follow their masters' orders in exchange of a huge reward."

"And…The Level A?"

"My…Kind…Like Akuma as well…The highest demons of all…The most powerful and the most feared ones…"

End of Flashback

"Rosette, are you done?" he called in softly with an inaudible knock. He heard Rosette shuffling, followed by a loud tearing of a cloth and then finally some loud cussing. He winced, trying not to imagine what disaster was she in. "JUST WAIT FOR SOME DAMN MINUTE CHRNO! WHY DON'T YOU TRY WEARING SOME OF THIS ABSURD HEELS AND---Just wait a minute" Rosette exhaled sharply and continued. He sighed again and went towards the window.

He crossed his arms and absentmindedly stared at the full, radiant moon. Unbeknownst to him, the female population of the room was fully aware of his captivating presence. He may not notice it, but he looked extremely elegant and handsome at the tuxedo he was wearing. He wore black slacks matching with black leather shoes. He wore the classic black tuxedo jacket, with a black bow in the middle and a rose pinned on the right side of his chest. For his inside garments, a white long sleeved cotton polo. His hair was done in a neat but cute braid style.

Seeing him dressed up that way, with those mysterious crimson eyes of his looking at the moon, and the moon glowing and giving him some radiance---a very, very dangerous combo. Still, Chrno was oblivious of the fact that all the mutters and the whispers were because of him.

He recalled as to why they were sent here in the first place.

Flashback

"I am so sorry Chrno" Rosette apologized. Chrno shrugged it off lightly and treated as if it wasn't a big deal or anything. "So, Father Remington…Why---?"

"Your mission will be to uncover his latest plan and to immediately stop him at all cost" Father Remington explained with a solemn face.

"Do you accept this mission or not?"

Rosette quickly glanced at her partner, and without a single doubt of heart beat, she nodded. She accepted the mission without any hesitation. Father Remington's eyes crinkled with amusement and excitement for the duo.

"Great. You'll both be sent to an evening party and you'll be staying at the same hotel as him" he smiled gingerly.

"What are we this time? Siblings? How about Owner and pet?" Rosette snickered. Chrno made face in front of Rosette as he blushed. To their surprise, Father Remington chuckled.

"On the contrary Miss Rosette, you'll be going there as lovers" he said with an amused look on his face.

End of Flashback

"Ah-ah~ how long will she keep me waiting this time?" Chrno sighed. He resumed looking at the big blue moon.

"Sorry Chrno, it's just this damn dress was so complicated" he heard an all too familiar voice say. It was a bit high pitched but still sweet for him to hear, it had confidence and annoyance in it. He blushed because of 2 reasons: 1.) His VERY active imagination of Rosette in her 'complicated' dress. 2.) He reacts that way whenever Rosette is involved.

"KU-RO-NO!" Rosette hissed at his ear. Chrno's heart skipped a beat and his ear reddened. He heard Rosette chuckle and that sound made him smile. "Chrno, hey are you alright? Turn around and look at me". Chrno did as he was told, but he did it slowly. He wasn't prepared at what he was going to look at at all.

Rosette wore a scarlet and black cocktail dress. It had a big M shape for the top part, a big black belt at the waist and her skirt reached up above her knees. It had black lace at the skirt part and it was the type that when you twirl around, it will twirl with you. She wore black stiletto heels with a ruby choker which matched her dress. Her hair was curled up and was fixed into a high ponytail with few strands left to frame her face. She barely wore any makeup, only powder and lip gloss. No one can guess she was a nun and an exorcist slash demon killer.

"What do you think Chrno?" she asked, peeking from her long eyelashes. He couldn't say anything he was too busy ogling at her. She's exposing too much skin! Look at all those dirty eyes looking at her. But they can't help it, she's…Breath taking…

"Ooh, Chrno you're drooling. Watch your jaw" she smirked. Chrno felt puzzled at first, but he did felt something wet---falling, drooping. He blushed and closed his jaw, and then he wiped his mouth. "Pervert" Rosette whispered. Chrno blushed involuntarily.

"I knew it. This dress doesn't fit me in any sense" she sighed. Chrno's eyes widened and looked at Rosette sharply. "Have you lost your mind? Maybe, you haven't seen yourself in a mirror yet. You're breathtaking! Your drop-dead gorgeous! DO NOT SAY THAT!"

Rosette's big blue eyes widened at his statements. It was very unlike Chrno to say all those words boldly and without hesitation. For a minute, she actually believed him. Why? He sounded so sure and so confident. "Thank you" she beamed a warm smile at him. His heart skipped not just one beat, but two.

Chrno looked away, blushing, as he mumbled a "No problem" to her. He tried to act indifferent, nonchalant, but he failed and sighed. Finding another topic to bring up to, he remembered their mission. "Do you have your mic on?"

Rosette grinned, "Yeah, I placed it in here," she pointed to her choker. Chrno stared at her slender neck, and his lips were twitching to smother them with butterfly kisses and hearing Rosette create all kinds of noises----STOP! What was he thinking?

"Oh…T-that's g-g-great…Umm." he stammered uncomfortably. "What about your other 'necessary equipments'?" he whispered. Without any warning, Rosette slightly pulled her leg up so that the slit of her dress would fall a few inches back. And there it was a gun and a knife in a black holder.

"I'm a genius, aren't I?" she smiled triumphantly.

On the other hand, Chrno was resisting his urge to drool at this lustful sight. Heck, it wasn't his fault why he felt like that. As a male, it was in their nature. And as a demon, sinful pictures somehow always made it into his head. Being both, a male and a demon was a very sad fact for him.

"Chrno!"

The pubescent demon snapped out of his…fantasy and looked at her inquiringly. The blonde slapped her forehead with her hand and pointed at one of the guests in the room.

"That's him, isn't it?" she murmured quietly. Chrno followed Rosette's gaze and saw a man in his 30's, who was tall and scrawny, with onion paper like skin, with pointed nose and ears, and sharp eyes. His sly and mischievous face was matched with a devilish grin. He was currently engaging a conversation with some of the world's most successful men.

His stomach tightening, he nodded. Turning his attention back to his angel, Chrno saw a spark of fierce determination and excitement in her blue eyes and felt a bit of afraid of what's going on in her head.

"Well?! What are we doing?! Let's go!" she suddenly disappeared. Her partner was left alone---shocked at her sudden disappearance and nervous for her sake as well. Don't do anything stupid Rosette. And don't over do anything or blow our cover.

Having nothing else to do, Chrno made his way towards the buffet table and got himself some wine. He then retreated in a corner and sipped his drink quietly, watching and observing at the same time. There were only a few people, not at all like the other parties they went to. The guests were clearly rich people, Chrno guessed.

Stealthily and unnoticeably, he pressed his black bow and uttered something quietly. "Your position Rosette?"

After a few minutes, Rosette's calm voice filled his ears. "I'm here, extremely near to Maou…He's in some kind of a business conversation with a guy named Maxwell Richie----he's coming…I got to go."

His heart thundered violently when he heard the last words…'He's coming…I got to go'. What would happen by then? A conversation was sure…But what kind? He knew Maou from inside out since they were in league with the Sinners in one business-class mission before.

And with Rosette's looks and her charming personality, she was sure to be his target. Chrno growled in anger. Rosette you clumsy idiot! Why do you have to be so near to Maou?! What if he says or does something to you---anything since he's considerably rich and powerful in your world and mine!

But then he stopped at that thought. He realized that he wasn't trusting his partner, sure she was reckless and an idiot, but still…He had to believe in her…I mean, that's what partners do right?

So, he relaxed again, letting out a sigh. Suddenly, the violet haired demon's ears perked up at some sounds. Footsteps?

"Um, excuse me…" a female voice said. He turned around and saw…three or four classy and elegant looking females standing right behind him. Some were giving him a shy smile, some were biting their lips and winking at him seductively, while the remaining ones were smiling in anticipation---hoping that they would be 'friends'…in the beginning.

Smiling nervously at them and tearing himself on the inside, he did not know what to do. What was wrong with them? What was wrong with him? Both Father Remington and Elder made sure that what he was going to wear won't catch any attention.

But still, fate won't let him have it his way.

Fortunately, he caught sight of his precious one from the corner of his eye. She was talking with the bastard. Good, nothing happening….yet.

"I'm sorry ladies…But my fiancée is currently calling for me. You all look beautiful by the way, and have a good night" he said with utmost polite, gave them a short and brisk bow, and flashed them a smile.

---

He walked over them and saw Rosette's sexy back. Again, he visualized himself teasing her by giving her light arousing kisses from the nape of her neck down to her waist, nipping and sucking once in awhile.

"Oh, speak of the devil, here he is" he heard her say. Rosette smiled at Chrno and made a 'come-here' gesture to which Chrno obediently followed.

"Chrno Daemon, my fiancée", she introduced Chrno with a sweet smile. On the contrary, Maou looked taken aback. He was embarrassed since he was planning to make a move on her. But then his opponent made it all worth while, it was one of his colleagues.

And he needed a plan involving him to get by.

"Uhm, excuse me for awhile…I must be conversing with the other guests tonight. I don't want to make them think that I'm a bad host" he chuckled nervously and made an exit. Rosette and Chrno looked at one another, with the same thoughts. He knows who we are.

Suddenly, classical music filled the elegantly decorated room. The other people around them began to pair up and dance. Chrno laughed quietly and Rosette raised an eyebrow in return. "Oh no Chrno. Don't you dare."

"But we are lovers aren't we?" he teased. Rosette was slightly pink her self but she glared at him anyway. "I don't know how to dance."

"I can teach you" he grinned. Reluctantly, Rosette gave her hand out and Chrno took it eagerly. He held her other hand and slipped the o He held her other hand and slipped the on her small but petite waist.

"This is sooo cliché" Rosette rolled her eyes. Chrno chuckled. He was nervous enough for keeping his feelings pure and innocent, and then…another problem just came up…Holding Rosette. Gawd was he so…tempted. The warmth of his loved one feeling on his hand…It took a great deal of strength and will to keep his hand on her waist and to prevent it from sliding down to her legs and any further.

It was hard to keep his eyes from where he should look to. He was uncomfortable enough when he and Rosette made eye contact…And also the great view of her um…cleavage. Why?! Why?! Why does Rosette torment me so?! He thought sulkily.

"Anyways, I found out a couple of facts about our target" Rosette began. Chrno sighed in relief---this should keep him distracted from his thoughts…For awhile.

"Like what?"

"Well, he invites his other colleagues to buy or make a negotiation…A contract of some sort with him in exchange for…his 'special' products."

"Demons no doubt, level B and C" Chrno confirmed. "Do you know where he makes such negotiations?"

Rosette smirked.

"After the party, we'll find out soon enough."

Poshpuppy27: HAHAHAHA! It was so fun to torment Chrno! But I deleted some scenes because they were just plain…too naughty! O////O

Btw, should I change the rating? *wink* *wink* I'll leave the decision to you.:D

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