Hi sorry this chapter took so long, summer's been busy.. Anyway... This story is almost over! WOOHOO! It'll have maybe 1 or 2 more chapters then an epilogue.

Chapter 9*

Fuyumi's POV

I was suddenly aware of a hand waving and snapping its fingers in my face. I quickly realized it was Hatori. I blinked my eyes and shook my head as I cleared it. I looked down and saw that I was only in a bra and my jeans so I quickly wrapped my arms around myself then hissed in the pain it sent through my body. Hatori silently handed me a shirt and I pulled it on.

I saw Momiji and turned my head away. I got up off the table and looked at Hatori. He gave me a curt nod and I returned it. I walked out with Suteki on my shoulders.

Just as I was about to leave through the front gate, I felt someone grab my shoulder. I turned around and my eyes widened at who I saw.

Hatsuharu's POV

I saw that cute girl from the park, Fuyumi, walk towards the front gates with that pink bunny of her's on her shoulder. I walked toward her and put a hand on her shoulder.

She turned around with big eyes but calmed down when she saw it was me.

"Oh, hello Hatsuharu." She said with a small smile. I had to hold back a blush and kept my face calm and monotone.

"Hello Fumie." I said. I petted her rabbit.

"What's wrong? You look kinda down." I said. She shook her head.

"It's nothing, you shouldn't worry over me." She said. It looked like she was holding back tears. I held her hand and started walking to my house.

"How about I make us some tea and you can talk to me about whatever it is?" I asked. Her eyes widened and she smiled at me.

"That would be nice, thank you." She said.

Momiji's POV

I was about to chase after Fuyumi when what I saw made me freeze. It was her and Hatsuharu. She was smiling at him and he was leading her to his house. I grit my teeth and my face flushed in anger. I decided to follow them.

Fuyumi's POV

I went into Hatsuharu's house and took my time in looking around. I put Suteki on the floor by my feet and she sat there looking up at me. It was a very simple house, nothing extraordinary. But knowing him, his room was probably a whole different story. He gave me warm rose tea and I took a big breath of it before sipping on it. He sat down next to me.

"So, now can you tell me what's bothering you?" He asked me.

I sighed. And looked at him. S-should I tell him?

"Hmm?" He hummed as he leaned toward me. Without our chests touching, he leaned his face into my neck and nuzzled me. I blushed.

"You can trust me, go ahead and tell me." He purred. I gulped.

Momiji burst through the door and looked mad. Hatsuharu raised his head up lazily.

"What the hell?!" Momiji screamed angrily. My eyes widened and Suteki jumped in my lap scared. I held her and we both stared at the arguing teens. They were yelling at each other and it looked like a fight was going to break out. I shot up and ran out the door. I ran all the way to my house and didn't stop until I got there. I went into my room and laid down on my bed with Suteki wrapped in my arms. She twitched her nose at me.

"Were you scared too?" I asked her. She gave her head a little nod. I sighed. I turned on my side and she cuddled up to me.

"I'm gonna take a nap." I said. She just closed her eyes and gave a tiny yawn.

Momiji's POV

By the time we realized what happened, Fumie was long gone. I glared at Hatsuharu and he stared at me.

"What's your problem?" He asked in a monotone voice.

"My problem is the way you're acting with Fumie!" I yelled at him. He stayed quiet for a few minutes.

"You love her." He finally said. I froze and looked at him.

"What?" I asked quietly.

"You love Her. Admit it." He said loud and clear. I looked down and thought. I remembered all the times we were together and how she could always make me smile. I remembered our kiss and how I vowed to protect her.

"Yes. I do love her." I said. He gave a small nod.

"Then go after her." He commanded. I was about to run after her, but he stopped me.

"One more thing. Remember that if you hurt her, I'll be ready to take advantage of that." He promised. I gave a curt nod and ran to Fumie's house.

When I got there, I opened the door and saw it wasn't locked. I walked in quietly. I could hear deep breathing from her room. I slowly walked in and saw her sleeping while Suteki rested next to her. Suteki looked up when she saw me.

"She was really scared you know." She twitched her nose at me.

"I know, I'm sorry." I said sighing.

"What was that all about?"

"Hatsuharu was all over her." I said.

"So?" She asked not really getting it.

"So I got angry." I explained.

"Why?" That simple question made me quiet as I stared at the pink bunny.

"Because I love her and couldn't stand the sight of Hatsuharu all over what I feel should be mine." I said quietly.

"She's not an object you know!" She was getting mad.

"I know, I know! It's just, I want her all to myself." I admitted with a blush.

She smiled. She suddenly kicked Fumie's head hard and she started to wake up. Before I could ask her what she was doing, she jumped on my head. I wasn't expecting her to do that so I fell forward on Fumie's bed. She opened her eyes lazily and they widened when she saw I was lying next to her. She sat up in surprise and fell backwards off her bed.

"M-Momiji! What are you doing here?!" She exclaimed as a blush settled itself on her cheeks.

"Um, I came to see if you were okay." I said as I sat up. Suteki rested innocently on my head.

"How did you get in here?" She asked bewildered as she stood up and dusted herself off.

"Your doors were unlocked." I said making her facepalm.

"Of course they were. I swear, one day Im going to get robbed." She muttered. She looked down at her feet and I didn't really know what to say. I sighed. I walked forward and took her hands in my own.

"I'm really sorry you had to see me get mad." I apologized. She shook her head.

"It's okay." She said. I licked my lips. I sighed and took her hands in my own.

"I was jealous." I said quietly and she looked up in surprise.

"What?" She asked.

"I was jealous because Hatsuharu was all over you." I said and she stood there with an adorable blush on her face.

"I don't know what to say." She said.

'Oh to hell with it. I might as well say it.' I thought with a small blush.

"Say you like me back." I said as I stared deep into her eyes. She blushed darker before pulling away. I saw fear flash through her eyes and I instantly knew she was afraid because of Akito.

"Momiji, I-" I cut her off.

"I don't care about Akito. We'll find a way to be together and I'll protect you." I vowed and tears sprung into her beautiful eyes.

"But what if he hurts you?" She said sniffling. I wrapped my arms around her as best I could in a loose hug so i wouldn't transform.

"I don't care. I love you." I said. She looked at me with big eyes before blushing cutely again.

"I... love you too." She murmured quietly and obviously embarrassed. I smiled and pecked her lips. It was short and sweet, but held so much meaning. I smiled and she smiled back at me.

"Good job." I could hear Suteki tell me.