Rawr so sorry I haven't updated! I've just gotten these new books from Borders and I just want to read, read, READ! But I cannot forget my faithful readers!

Enjoy this chapter! Last time, Erik convinced himself to kiss Renée! But how will Renée react? FIND OUT NOW! Oh, and sorry if it's short XD Also, once again, TERRIBLY SORRY I HAVEN'T UPDATED! DX you guys must be mad! DX DX

Oh yeah, one last thing. If you look at the chapter titles of this one, the previous one, and the one before that, lol what does it say? XD thought it would be kinda cool. Anyway, START READING! XD

Unseen Cries of the Angels

Chapter 7: With You

Normal POV

Renée gasped as their lips pressed. They were kissing! Renée had never been kissed like this before! And yet she barely knew this man!

But then, why did it feel so right?

She wanted to bite her lip, but then she felt Erik's lips there. The blush that was coming on really showed now. She just accidently bit his lips! Oh, how embarrassing!

While all of these thoughts went through her head, Erik's was empty except for the beautiful, surprisingly happy melodies going on in his head. He had never really had happy music to compose, save for Music of the Night. It was a rather pleasant surprise.

Back to Renée, the woman's thoughts had finally calmed and she too felt as happy as could be. It was almost like being able to see again (if that ever happened). Erik's lips were a bit rough, but at the same time there was a hint of softness in them, as if reflecting his personality.

Before either of them could dwell on the other's lips further, they had to break for air. It was silent for a while, save for their breathing.

Renée decided to point out the obvious.

"…did you just kiss me?"

"Yes, I think I did mademoiselle."

"Oh."

It was silent again. Renée finally gave a silent answer to the unspoken question that hung over both of their heads. She kissed the Phantom again. Wait, no, she did not kiss the Phantom. She kissed Erik again.

The angels began to cry in joy. Erik almost did as well. Finally, after so many years of hate and neglect, someone was actually willing to kiss him. There was no place he would rather be than with this woman right now. And Renée was thinking the exact same thing for him.

MEANWHILE

Madame Giry walked through the blackness of the tunnels, a candle lighting her way. She was going down to Erik to see if the Phantom could look for a woman named Renée Nuit. Apparently the authorities had pulled a nurse and a child out of a fire that had taken place at their violinists' house and all the nurse could say was "Where is Renée?" and where her patient was located.

And if anyone could search the entire Opera House in less than 2 hours, it was the Phantom. He had seemed to be in a good mood that day, or as close to a good mood as Erik Destler could get. So perhaps he wouldn't mind-

Wait.

What was that noise?

Kissing?

No, it couldn't possibly be a kissing noise she heard!

But as Madame Giry turned the corner, her eyes widened as it was indeed true. Erik was kissing a beautiful red haired woman. To her surprise, he was being rather gentle when he touched the girl, as if she were made of fragile glass. And by the looks of her tear-stained face, she must have felt like it.

A few moments later Madame Giry recognized the family resemblance. This woman was Renée Nuit! She had to interrupt them now!

But…they looked so happy….

Madame Giry finally resulted in simply waiting it out. When they broke for air, she cleared her throat softly. Even though it was a quiet sound, the two jumped as if they were standing on hot coals.

"Madame Giry," Erik's voice sounded a bit angry, but shock dominated his tone. "What are you doing here?"

Renée looked confused. Ah yes, that was right, this girl was blind and Madame Giry had never met her in person before. Her parents always spoke fondly of her though.

"Renée Nuit?" the Madame asked.

"May I ask how you know my name?" Renée asked.

"Your sister and nurse were pulled out of the fire. The authorities are trying to track you down and bring you to them. But I see that you have already been found."

Erik looked a bit saddened. He hadn't planned on someone being found in the wreckage alive. However, Renée looked relieved and overjoyed. "Truly? Sarah and Madeline live?" she asked hopefully.

"Oui," Madame Giry answered.

Renée was about to cry all over again, but from joy this time. She grasped Erik's arms and asked, "Could you take me to the entrance please? I promise I will return soon."

Madame Giry could see the obvious disappointment. But nonetheless, to her greater surprise, Erik conceded in letting her take his arm and led her to the surface, his old friend following. Once at the surface, Erik gave her to Madame Giry. He nodded slowly and turned around.

"Wait, Erik?"

She knew his name?

"Yes?" Erik turned.

Renée found his hand and squeezed it. "Thank you."

All the Phantom could do was nod. His lips tingled as Madame Giry guided the woman away.

I hope that somehow makes up for my absence XD I'll try my best to update as soon as I can, but school is being a big bitch right now. Review PLEASE! Once again, I deeply apologize! Thank you to those who reviewed in the past, and hopefully to those who will review right now! 8D