Hey readers. Jewel that Binds finally reach its 7th chapter! Thank you for your support. ^^
Just to let you guys know, my school is starting new week so I'll be busy. I may update slower but I'll continue to update so please do continue for your support.
Well from the title chapter you guys will know what's it is about. My not that good in planning dates so this is the best I can do. Hope you guys aren't disappointed. :x
Finally….the…
Disclaimer: I do not own D Gray Man or any of it's characters.
Acknowledgements: Thanks to my sister – Vermillion Hart for editing my grammar mistakes
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Chapter 7 – The date
He's the chairman of this company? I don't believe it!
I must have a ridiculous face because Tyki smirked as he walked towards me. "Shocked? But be proud. You are the ever first man to uncover the mask of the Noah."
"But - !" I wanted to ask him questions but he silenced me by putting a finger on my lips.
He put his head next to mine and whispered, "I'll answer all your questions if you go on a date with me."
"Now?" My eyes widened and I was so nervous my heart was beating so fast I was afraid he would hear it.
"Not now, my princess. I'll let you know of it later. It's getting late. I'll sent you home for today." He said as he walked towards the desk and called his secretary using the phone on the desk. "Sophia sent James down with the car. I'll come down in a minute."
I looked at him, unsure if I could trust his words. He looked at my face and smiled, "I promise I will tell you what you need to know. That day will come. Now let's get you home, shall we?" He offered me his hand and I took, letting him lead to the car.
Tyki sent me back home. When we reached my home, he gave me a kiss and whispered softly into my ear, "Until next time, princess."
When went into my room, I laid on my stomach on my bed and buried my head into the soft pillow.
I don't believed I actually found the Noah and he asked me out on a date! What is this warm feeling that is making my heart beat so fast…? Does the Noah feel the same way as well?
My thoughts drifted as I fall asleep.
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The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room and shone on my face. I twitched my eyes a little before opening them, giving myself time to adjust to the light. I sat up lazily and looked out of the window.
It's morning already?
When I was about to get off the bed, I noticed a purple rose and an envelope lying on top of me. I took the letter to take a better look. It looked like the letter I received from Tyki before – a deep purple envelope with my name embossed in gold on the front.
It's from Tyki!
My heart thumped faster and my cheeks felt hot.
Then I remembered what happened yesterday. Why did Tyki have to steal something first?
I cursed him softly under my breath as I gently broke the seal of the letter.
Low have I sunk.
Obstinate it might be,
Verse of my poem,
Entitled to the one and only.
Hmm…the letter seems to be different from the ones before…
I turned and looked at the back of the letter. Weird…there is no time or date…
A soft knock distracted me. I answered the knock, "Yes?"
"Young master, breakfast is ready." A maid said from the other side of the door.
"Bring it up to my room. I'm eating in here today."
"Yes."
I put the letter on the desk and changed out of my night wear. After which, the maid came back with my breakfast which she placed them on the table.
When she left, I switched on my laptop and began doing my work. When I went online, Allen and Kanda were too. We started a conversation.
Lavi08: Hey!
Bean_sprout: Hey Lavi. Morning~
Mugen: …
Lavi08: Doing Mr. Marian's homework?
Bean_sprout: Well…yeah…=.='''
Bean_sprout: By the way Lavi, where were you last night? I tried to find you but could not.
Lavi08: Er…well I was out of town.
Bean_sprout: I see…
We later chatted about homework and stuff, while Kanda stayed out of the conversation throughout.
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When I work up the next day, I found another letter and rose from Tyki. This time, the letter read:
With one keen eye,
You'll know what I seek.
Promises made
Will be fulfilled
When time begins.
Promises?
My heart leaped a little.
Maybe the Noah meant our promise…but wait…why would he need to send a letter…?
I shook my head and placed the letter next to the fist letter I received and headed to school.
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It had been a week since I had gotten Tyki's letters. I told no one about them. To me, the letters are been more important than just 'notices from the Noah'. Gramps is not going to be at home for the week; Allen and Kanda were busy too. So I spent most of my time staring at Tyki's letters or the phone. I was sort of hoping Tyki would call. I was starring at the phone late at night since tomorrow is a Sunday.
It was then the phone rang in the quiet night.
I picked up the phone hurriedly and it almost slipped out of my hands. "Hello?" I said breathlessly.
"Hey Lavi!" It was Allen who said cheerfully.
"Oh…hey Allen…" I replied, disappointed.
"Can you do me a favor and come out of the house now?" Allen requested.
"What..? Now…?" I asked suspiciously.
"Oh just come on out!"
I followed Allen's instructions and headed for the door. When I opened the main door, I was ambushed by Allen and my classmates. "Surprise!" they yelled as they moved aside to reveal a decorated garden.
White tables and chairs were set up with refreshments laid on each table. The trees were decorated with multi-colored lights that lit up the garden.
"We're counting down to your birthday! It's just fifteen minutes away." Allen grinned as I stared at the garden blankly.
I was so preoccupied about Tyki's letters, I totally forgot about my own birthday!
I saw Kanda and gramps standing by the trees as we chatted and enjoy the refreshments.
"Hey, it's almost time!" One of my classmates yelled.
"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy - !" Just then, at that exact same moment, the light went out and the garden fell into darkness.
"What happened to the lights?"
In the confusion, I felt someone covered my mouth and pull me away. I panicked and struggled but when he whispered: "I came to fulfill the promise." I relaxed.
Tyki?
"Come." He said as he let go and grabbed my hand and pulled me away from the garden. He brought me out through the back door and a car was already waiting for us. We got on the car and the driver drove off.
"Where are we going?" I asked as soon as my house was out of sight.
Tyki chuckled as he took my hand to his lips. "With one keen eye, you'll know what I seek…" he said as he lifted his gaze to meet mine and kissed my hand.
I flushed as I tried to pull my hand away but Tyki would not let go.
With one keen eye…is he talking about…me?
Tyki smirked, "I already gave you the answer for the first part. You will know about the other part sooner or later. For now, let's go on a date."
I flushed as my heart skipped a beat with Tyki's very word.
The ride was quite a long one. Tyki refused to let me ask any questions. Instead, he was the one asking me, about school and my very ordinary life.
After forty-five minutes, the car came to a stop and I found myself starring at a cruise ship.
A man came running towards us.
"Mr. Mikk, welcome to Oasis Cruise. Everything you requested for is ready."
"Well then, shall we go princess?" Tyki said as he offered me his hand.
I was being led to a restaurant on the ship but there seemed to be no customers.
I sat down and asked, "Where are the other customers?"
Tyki answered, "There are no other customers except for the two of us here."
"Ehh?"
Before I could ask anything else, the waiter served us appetizers. Tyki had wine while I had juice. We ate quietly at first, then I started asking questions.
"Tyki…why did you become the Noah? I mean, you can have almost anything, right?"
Tyki smirked as he took a sip of the wine. "Well…I want to be able to create the perfect security system. And to do that, I'll have to think like a thief."
He does make sense…No, wait a minute! What logic is that?
"But didn't you develop one of world's best security system already? Why do you continue to steal?"
Tyki chuckled and replied, "Once a habit, it's not easy to kick, right?"
Later Tyki changed the topic and we chatted as we ate our meal.
After eating, Tyki led me to the deck and we laid on the beach chairs to gaze at the stars as the wind blew against my face.
Not long after, my eyes were closing and I let out a soft yawn. Tyki shifted his chair so that I could lay on his shoulders.
"We will do this again, right?" I asked with my eyes half closed.
Tyki chuckled softly as he stroke my hair, "Yes…When times begins for you, princess, we will do this again. Sleep tight."
When time begins…? My time…my birthday!
I smiled as I drifted to sleep.
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The next morning when I woke up, I was tucked into my bed back in my bedroom. My classmates demanded to know where I was after searching only to find me sound asleep in bed. I had to make up stories to hide the truth from them, especially from Allen and Kanda, but at least they believe me.
I was surfing the net later that day when I received a package. In it was a brand new cell phone with its number written on a piece of paper.
After I received the cell phone, I received a massage; it was a picture of me sleeping.
Wa!
Then I received a text message.
Happy Birthday, Princess.
P.S.: you look really cute when you're sleeping. –Smirks-
Tyki.
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