I'm going to switch it up a bit in this chapter! This chapter is just a fun, semi-related part of the series. Think of this chapter as the EXTRA chapter like in a manga. Like any other extra, it is going to be short... Sorry! I do NOT own anything from Prètear. (From Hayate's POV) Enjoy!

Princess of Leafenia: Extra

Hayate didn't realize he was staring. All he could think about was Himeno. She didn't realize her simple movements left him marveling at her grace, the enchantment that nearly put him at her mercy.

Himeno bent down in the giggling brook. The crystal clear water splashed her till her hair was starting to plaster to her now growing red hair. A mirthful glow was in those beautiful ember eyes. Creamy, rosy skin was exposed by the simple wrap around her body. Hayate just watched her.

A carefree laugh was like chimes in the wind to Hayate. For his entrainment, he let a gust a wind stroke through those waves of red. He yearned to be like the wind and just strum his fingers in her silky hair.

Holding out her arms wide, Himeno embraced the billow of breeze. Hayate's self control almost snapped. He yearned-it was painful pleasure radiating throughout his body-to throw himself into her arms and let his fantasies become reality.

Flicking her wrist, Hayate nearly drowned in desire to walk up and kiss the hidden flesh of the inside of her wrist which he knew was soft.

"Let's water the plants, Hajime, Shin, Mannen," she called.

Goh appeared at that moment, only his head sticking out the window. "Mannen is going with the older boys for now. Please just play in the garden with Shin and Hajime." Himeno's eyes flickered with disappointment but extinguished quickly as the two youngest Leafe Knights came outside.

Hayate's emotions reined themselves as he watched the two children propel themselves in her direction like the attraction the planets have for the sun.

Hajime had a grin on his face as two dimples were exposed. Shin put his arms around Himeno's upper thighs before burying his cheek against her stomach. She patted his head affectionately before taking each of their hands. The young children were already chattering up a storm.

Hayate glowered in jealousy. The children could so easily take her in their arms! They got to feel the warmth from her enveloping embrace while he could only hold on to the handful of those haunting memories of Himeno.

Deciding to act, Hayate intervened. "Hayate!" Himeno gaped in astonishment. "Do you have room for one more?" Hayate asked his voice low even in his ears.

Shin and Hajime exchanged an exasperate glance.

Himeno smiled, sending a flutter of butterfly wings flirting against Hayate's heart. Those luscious almost red lips turned up revealing a set of white teeth. With a twirl, Himeno began to walk toward the flowers.

Taking this answer as a reason to join them, Hayate trailed behind her. He watched as her dainty feet danced over the ground, her heels were not marred by the dirt as they stood about three inches from the ground as if Himeno was wearing an invisible high heel. Those calves were a creamy white that gleamed in the sun while a couple droplets of water winked like diamonds against her skin. The stretch of her muscle rippled underneath her skin. Her thighs covered by the simple blue wrap stuck to the shapely limbs. Thin legs moving quickly, creating friction that Hayate didn't want to linger on because some fantasies would keep him all night. He snuck an ungentlemanly glance at her rounded butt. Against the blue cloth, her body was covered but exposed. He could see the arch of her hips while the deep curve of her thin waist. Faintly, he could make out the outline of her outer breast. He could see the muscles tensed in her back while her slight shoulders curved to somewhat exposed thin neck.

Heat flushed into his face. These romantic interludes were dancing in his brain, nearly bringing him to his knees in desire. He was not any better than a pervert!

"Hayate, Hayate," he heard in the distance. Every fiber of his being was on Himeno's body. After a heartbeat, he registered Himeno and him were alone. The children had bound on ahead of them, chasing excitedly at a butterfly.

After a stab of pity for the innocent butterfly, Hayate turned looked down at Himeno. The wind-this time without his doing-was strongly gusting as the sun rained down Himeno. The affect created a halo around her body. He didn't notice something till now.

"Your hair has a tint of light brown in it?" He asked. She nodded as her hair flew in front of her face. She tried to pull it away so she could actually see.

Missing a piece that lay close to her lips, Hayate just reacted. He pinched the delicate strand in his thumb and pointer finger. At first, it looked as if she cringed from his touch, but she smiled while a blush began to bloom in her face. He accidently brushed his knuckles against her moistened lips. The electrifying pleasure shot through his body. He clumsily tucked the strand behind her tiny, shell- shaped ear.

"Thanks," she breathed. Her eyes were melting him in that spot. Hayate took in Himeno's high cheek bones, her classic nose, and than those lips. His eyes stayed on those lips. The sun was having an effect on them.

His memories were of the kiss he shared with her when she was in her deep sleep. It was unresponsive, lacking warmth and filled with grief and hope. He recalled last night, in Himeno's bedroom, the kiss he longed to share with her.

Knowing he didn't deserve her, she was too good; too pure for him. Hayate knew he could break her like he broke Takako. Happily ever after endings seemed to dodge him. For once, though, he wanted to experience just a piece of happiness.

Her lips were once again inviting him to sample their delectable taste. She swiped those cherry red lips with her small pink tongue as if Hayate didn't already have enough desire coursing through his body.

This action led him to lean toward her. Everything about her was perfect to him. Her beauty, her heart, her love for live. He was beyond infatuation with Himeno. He was in love with her. Hayate couldn't describe this moment.

All he knew was he was aching for Himeno. He wanted her to see his open heart. He feverishly craved to have her for himself so he could give her the world. Her existence was now tied to his own; he wanted to protect her, to cherish her. The world no longer held any appeal if she wasn't it. A great shift dawned in his life. Gravity no longer keep him upright, Himeno was now his anchor in this world. How did everything that made him who was, his essences and his lists of importance, seem to shift to revolve around this small, fiery girl?

It was like opening his eyes into a new world. Almost as if Hayate had been born in the nighttime and the sun never rose but now he could see the bright light just swallowing the entire world. This new found light enveloped Himeno as if a second layer of skin.

In the aftermath of this revelation, Hayate couldn't believe only a few seconds had gone by. He leaned till he could feel the heat of her breath against his cheek. Her breathing had hiked up as she anticipated the kiss.

"What are you doing to Himeno?" Shin questioned as Hajime stood and looked in wonder. The moment was shattered. Hayate bounced back with disappointed aching in his heart. Himeno cleared her throat, those eyes looked depressed before masked with happiness.

"Let's go play," she announced, she bolted. The kids shrugged before following along in a bubbling happiness.

Epic fail… I guess it wasn't meant to be right now… Hayate grumpily thought. He caught a glance of Himeno. She still took his breath away.