Summery: Ayano kissed Kazuma's hair! Kazuma wraped his arms around Ayano while they were in bed.

A/N Thank you Funkymonkey 321 for the review I'm so glad you are enjoying my story. :) Disclaimer: I do NOT own Kaze No Stigma but I wish I did. On with the story. Also sorry so late I have been playing with this chapter. I have also been working on a Halloween one for Halloween :)

Chapter 4: Why not

Ayano still blushing and her heart racing. Kazuma turned her around. Kazuma said, " Thank you Ayano." Ayano said, " Your welcome Kazuma, but don't do anything funny. Oh Kazuma GET OFF ME!" Kazuma said, " Princess I am not on you. I am hugging you stupid." Ayano than pulled off Kazuma's arm off her thigh. Kazuma said, " What you do that for? I thought you wanted me to wrap my arms around you. If you didn't that why the hell did you kiss me?" Ayano replied, " Beacuse I was trying to make up for hurting you. You jerk!" Kazuma busted out laughing and said, " You hurt me. Are you crazy? You couldn't hurt me even if I was having an off day!"

Kazuma thought damn she did noticed how I felt. Ayano than yelled, " Fine you big stupid jerk. Have it your way I didn't hurt you. I don't even know why I tryed to make you feel better. It's not like I care. I hate you!" Kazuma knew he went to far and said, " Gomenn Ayano." Ayano eyes got big and said, "It's okay. I'm fine." Kazuma than got a inch away and stared at her for a minute. Both their hearts were racing as they looked in eachother's eyes. Kazuma being Kazuma couldn't help but tease Ayano. Kazuma moved closer and than kissed her on the lips. Ayano pushed his chest so Kazuma would stop kissing her.

Ayano had mixed feelings she wanted the kiss, but didn't want the kiss. She wanted the kiss because she knew she loved him. She didn't want the kiss beacause she wasn't sure how he felt about her. She also knew he still might love Tsui Ling/ Lapis and that was a big problem for her. Before Kazuma noticed tears starting to fall from Ayano's eyes she hurried to the bathroom. Ayano locked the bathroom door and sat in front of it. Silently crying to herself. Ayano was trying to pull herself together. She didn't want Kazuma to see her shed tears for him. Kazuma was very confused he thought she wanted the kiss. All those times she let some of her true feelings show. Kazuma knocked on the bathroom door. Ayano said, " Just a minute Kazuma and I will be right out."

Kazuma asked," Princess are you alright? Did I do something wrong? I'm sorry if you didn't want the kiss." Ayano replied, " I'm fine Kazuma really." Kazuma knew something was wrong with Ayano, but didn't want to stand by and pretend everything was okay. Kazuma used his wind to unlock the door. He turned the door knob to open the door. He noticed Ayano's back was pressed on the door while she was sitting down on the floor. Kazuma used he wind to slide Ayano away from the door. Kazuma went in and noticed Ayano crying so he embraced her in a hug. Kazuma whispered I am so very sorry for making you cry princess. Ayano buried her face into Kazuma's chest. Kazuma rubbed Ayano's back to comfort her. When Ayano looked up she noticed a worried Kazuma. Ayano thought to herself Kazuma is worried maybe he does feel the way I do.

Kazuma noticed Ayano was in deep thought. Kazuma than told Ayano as long as your with me you have nothing to worry about princess. After he said that he picked her up and carried her to the bed. They sat on the bed and looked into each others eyes for a few minutes. Ayano spoke first. Ayano said," I am sorry Kazuma that you seen me that way." Kazuma than kissed her nose and said," I am the one who should be sorry. I am the one who made you cry. Ayano I never ment to make you cry and I will do my best not to do it again." After he said that Ayano than kissed him on the lips while she blushed scarlet. Kazuma than thought Jugo will be happy to know his plan worked. Unless all this ends when we get back. Ayano broke the kiss after two minutes. She was out of breath and panting for air. Kazuma smiled at Ayano and said," Wow princess what was that for? I thought you didn't want to kiss me."

Ayano blushed a deep scarlet and said," It's not that I didn't want the kiss. I just have mixed feeling you know. What I am trying to say is that. I know you still love Tsui Ling/Lapis." Kazuma replied," I will always love Tsui Ling, but she is dead. Lapis is a cheap knock off and is not Tsui Ling. That doesn't mean I can't have feelings for you Ayano." Ayano was shocked and happy at the same time. She than knew that he must feel the way she feels. Ayano than gave Kazuma a big bear hug and kissed his right cheek. Kazuma than said," Ayano how about we get some sleep before the long drive home." Ayano yawned and replied," Yes lets get some sleep Kazuma." With that the two layed down and drifted off to sleep.

Ayano woke up first and blushed when she relized that her head was on Kazuma's chest. Kazuma's are was wraped around her. Ayano also had an arm wraped around him. Instead of getting up Ayano decided to just lay there and closed her eyes. Of course Kazuma was awake he just didn't let Ayano to know. He didn't want the feeling to end. He loved having Ayano in his arms and her head on his chest. They were like that for another hour or so. Before Kazuma got up and told Ayano it was time to go back home. They packed their suff up and got in the car. ON the way back they talked and laughted. Kazuma than dropped Ayano off at the Kannagi estate. Kazuma than went to his suite to unpack. After Kazuma unpacked he went to the Kannagi estate. Kauzma went in and said hi to Ren and Jugo. Before Kazuma got to ask if Ren and Ayano wanted to go out to eat. Jugo asked Kazuma if he wanted to stay and eat with them. Kazuma said," Sure Jugo thank you."

After they all ate Jugo asked Kazuma if he would talk to him in his office. Kazuma nodded his head yes and fallowed Jugo into his office. They both sat down in the office. " SO how was the mission?" Jugo asked. Kazuma said." Well we killed three youmas and than relaxed a bit." Jugo was shocked about the youma part beacuse he didn't send them on a real mission. Jugo was also shocked told Jugo in detail abou the fight and the rest of the trip. Jugo was happy that the two got closer. Jugo also thanked Kazuma. Kazuma as always said," Sure no problem." Kazuma looked for Ren and Ayano to tell them goodnight and he would see them tomorrow.

The next day Ayano and Ren went to school. Kazuma used his wind to hide him and watched Ayano all day. Ayano, Nanase, and Yukari talked about their weekend. Ayano told them that her's and Kazuma's weekend at the hot spring was good. Yukari being herself was pushing for more and full details. Nanase was like yes please tell us really how it was we wont tell anyone. Ayano gave up knowing that her best friends wouldn't stop until they got their way. Nanase and Yukari said awwww and ahhhh when needed. Not to meantion Kazuma watching and hearing everything that is being said. Kazuma was happy to know how Ayano really felt. He loved watching her blush while she told them everything. Ayano even told them about the cuddling part and how she liked it.

After school Ayano, Nanase, and Yukari went to the cake shop. Ayano stuffs her face with cake while Nanase and Yukari talk about Ayano and Kazuma. Nanase and Yukari are saying Kazuma and Ayano must be close to telling the other their ture feelings. Ayano says what aew you two whispering over there. Nanase and Yukari say nothing Ayano just trying to figure out how you get that much cake in your mouth. Ayano got mad and told them to shut up and be nice. Yukari and Nanase just laughed and said eat your cake. After they were done eating they all headed to their homes. Ayano walked slowly to Kannagi easte. Kazuma used his wind to reappear and walk behind Ayano. Ayano didn't know Kazuma was walking behind her and watching her.

Ayano was talking to herself. She was saying I can't believe I told them both everything I did. I'm happy I didn't tell them the dream I had. I didn't tell them that I was awake for a hour or so brfore Kazuma said it was time to go. How I liked sleeping on his chest. *sigh* I really do-. Ayano heard foot steps behind her she spun around really fast and found a Kazuma. Ayano yelled, "KAZUMAAAAA! What did you hear?" Kazuma smirked and said," Why nothing princess I just came out of the coffee shop." Ayano knew that he had to hear something. While blushing she asked nicely," Kazuma can you please tell me what you heard." Ayano thought if I play it nicely he might tell me what he heard. Of corse Kazuma heard every thing. Kazuma said," All I heard was.. I really do." Ayano was glad to hear that. She thought that Kazuma heard more, but she was wrong.

Kazuma walked with Ayano to the Kannagi esate. Some blonde hair girl was yelling for them to stop. They turned around and waited for the girl to catch up. The girl said," Catherine McDonald needs your help she's in big trouble. I think she was caught. She was on a mission and never came back." Ayano said," Don't care she can rot." Kazuma said," Who are you? How do we know you are telling the truth? Also can anyone back up your story? If not we don't have time for this. If you know our names you know where you can find us. Oh and I always get paid to help!" The girl stood there with her eyes wide and mouth open. Kazuma didn't think she was going to say anything so he picked Ayano up princess style and flew up. Kazuma told Ayano," We have to tell Jugo what happened. I am going to request that you stay with me tonight." Ayano started to protest, but saw Kazuma wasn't done. " Ayano we will not be staying in my room if you knows where we live. Than we need a hide out not connected to me or your family." Ayano was started getting nervous the way Kazuma is acting is like we are in big trouble.

~At Kannagi estate~

They told Jugo everything and asked if Ayano could stay with him for tonight. JUgo said," No I haven't heard anything about Catherine in a while. I didn't know she was on a mission. I think if she went missing Kirika would have said something by now. I will call Kirika in the morning. Until than go to your hideout and Ayano don't go to school. Ayano go with Kazuma now I will see you soon." They said their goodbyes and Ayano gave her father a big hug and said,"I love you dad." Jugo said'"I love you to baby." Kazuma and Ayano flew to Niseko. When they got their they found a soup stand and they ate there. After they ate their dinner that went to a clothes store. Ayano bought a red silk nighty, blue jeans, and a red shirt. Kazuma bought silk boxers, jeans, white tank top, white shirt, and a pink shirt that says princess in gliter.

Kazuma Flashback: Jugo pulled me to the side and said," Kazuma I need you to get Ayano out of town. I am the one who sent the woman. Nanase and Yukari want to have a surprise party for Ayano. So I needed to get her out the house. The only way I knew how to do that was make something up. Catherine is fine she left to visit her family for a week or two." I said," Okay Jugo. I won't tell Ayano any of this. I will just tell her you told me to keep your little girl safe." Jugo than said," Thank you Kazuma and yes do keep my little girl safe!" We said our goodbyes. Than we headed off. ~ end of flash back ~

They went to a three star hotel and got a room without a kitchen. The only room without a kitchen in it had one bed. ( what I mean by no kitchen is the kitchen is broke)The bed was a twin bed. They put up their stuff that they bought. Ayano saw that Kazuma had a small flat box. She was wondering what was in it. Kazuma noticed that Ayano was staring at the box. Kazuma said," Why are you staring at my box Ayano. Don't you know it's not nice or polite to stare?" Ayano blushed and giggled. Ayano said," Yes Mr. jerk I do know that. I also know that curiosity killed the cat." They laughted for a minute than Kazuma said," I seen something I thought that it would look good on you. You never know you might like it. It also matches you." Ayano blushed a little. Ayano thought why would he buy me something? What is it? Will I like it?

Ayano than asked Kazuma," Do I get to open and see what it is?" Kazuma relied," Yes you do, but only if you promise to be a good girl. I will know if you have a plan to go back home in while I sleep. Trust me when I say it will be a failed mission." Ayano sighed and said," Okay I won't try anything. So can I have my gift now?" Kazuma smriked and floated the box to Ayano. Ayano took it in her hands and shook it. Kazuma had a confused look on his face. Ayano laughted and said," Don't you shake your gifts to guess what they are?" Kazuma said," No Ayano did you forget I have no family but a brother. No one buys me gifts and I couldn't care less." Deep down Kazuma cared, but he wasn't going to tell anyone. Ayano said," Oh sorry I wasn't thinking about it like that." Kazuma said," Don't worry about princess just open your gift." Ayano unwrapped her gift and opened the box.

She saw pink gift paper in it. She removed the pink gift paper. Than she saw the pink shirt, but didn't see the word princess yet. She held up the shirt up to her to see if it was the right size. That's when her eyes got BIG. She saw the word princess in red glitter. Kazuma saw her eyes grow big and asked," What you don't like it? I'll take it ba-" Ayano cut him off with a hug and said," I do like it. Thank you Kazuma for this gift." Kazuma said, "Your welcome Ayano. I'm going to take a shower so you can order room service. Order whatever you want. Just don't forget to order something for me to eat. Oh and Ayano please order a bottle of wine." Whith that he went in the bathroom.

Ayano order fish and rice for them both. She also order a the best wine they had for Kazuma. After Kazuma got out of the shower Ayano went to take a shower. Right before Ayano got out of the bathroom room service knocked on the room door. Kazuma opened the door, thanked the man, and gave him a tip. Kazuma set the table and poured him a glass of wine. Ayano went to the table and sat down and took a sip of her bottled tea. Kazuma thanked Ayano for ordering the food and good bottle of wine. They ate their dinner and cleaned up. When Ayano finished her smirked knowing what Ayano was going to do when her asked her his question. Kazuma asked," Hey Ayano I have a question for you." Ayano said unsure." What is it Kazuma?" Kazuma than said," I know I asked you once before, but would you like a small glass of wine? We will be here for a few days. Your dad or anyone else will never know. I promise I won't tell if you do." With that Ayano started thinking about it. Ayano thought I don't have to go to school tomorrow. I'm also not going home so why not.

Ayano said," Sure. I don't have to go to school or home. So why not! As long as you don't tell I won't get into trouble." Kazuma was very shocked that Ayano said sure why not. That is not what he though was going to happen. Kazuma poured him another glass and poured Ayano one as well. They drank and laughted. Together they drank the whole bottle of wine.

Hope you liked it. Please review. Sorry so late as I am also writting a chapter for Halloween.