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Lapis: I will try to post a new chap every week! But I really can't promise, please give me time, I prefer to write my stories calmly rather than to slap everything together. My stories really become horrible if I just concentrate on hurrying! So please try to bear with me! Thank you all for your support!
So now Kazuma and Lapis are finally together...let's see what happens...
Lapis POV
We arrived at the building where Kazuma was staying.
"Let's get in real fast." Kazuma said as he flew through a window right into his apartment which was on the seventh floor. He turned on the lights.
"Welcome, Lapis. This will be your home from now on."
I looked around the apartment, it was very luxurious. I was used to that kind of luxus since Bernhardt too was able to affort it. But in here it felt so much warmer. I felt comfortable.
"I like it a lot Kazuma..."
"I am glad you do. Do you want to have a bath first?"
"No, you go on ahead, since you must be tired."
"Okay, see you in sometime."
He disappeared into the bathroom and I sat down on a soft white couch. Kazuma..
This whole apartment was covered in his scent, maybe this was why I felt so comfortable? I felt how my lips formed to a smile, I was overly happy knowing that I would spend my life with the man I loved more than anything from now on.
Kazuma got out of the shower and was just covered with a towel, I blushed lightly when I saw him like that.
"You can go now."
"Allright!" I rushed into the bathroom and closed the door. I removed my clothes and my ribbon and went under the shower.
I enjoyed the feeling of the warm water running over my body. I closed my eyes and Kazuma's face appeared infront of me.
"I love you..." was what he said. The end of his sentence got me alerted.
"I love you Tsui-Ling." I opened my eyes and pressed my hands against the wall.
Who am I really? I stood still for a while, feeling nothing but the warm water pouring down my skin. I started to come back to my senses after the door suddenly opened. I covered my breasts and closed my legs.
"Ka-ka-kazuma?" I asked with a trembling voice.
"Yeah, it's just me. I will put your towel here."
"Ok, thanks."
I realized the position I was in and quickly removed my arms from infront of my breats. What am I doing? He is the one I love. He is allowed to see me like this. I smiled and got out of the shower. I covered myself with the towel and went into the living room. Kazuma was now wearing a white t-shirt and a black trousers , typical home clothes.
"You don't have clothes again, right?"
"That's right." I answered somewhat embarrased.
"That is a memorable thing, isn't it?"
"It really is." I giggled half-heartly.
"I will get you some clothes, they will be too big though. The last ones I gave you were actually Ren's."
"Are you saying that I am a kid?"
"Hmm...well you could actually say that...since your body is so small and delicate."
My face went red as the disappointment wield up inside of me.
"You know that's not true! Remember that I was the one who destroyed Pandemoniun all my herself!"
"Hmm oh yeah right that is true!,But Ren's clothes really suited you. I don't have them here anymore though. So maybe a t-shirt would do?"
"Hmm, show me?"
I held it onto my body, the lenght was okay. Although it might be a bit loose, but it would be okay.
Completely forgetting the fact that Kazuma still stood beside me I removed my towel carelessly and threw it on the bed.
"OH!" I heard Kazuma say with pleasure.
"Huh?" As I realized how Kazuma's eyes were travelling over my body I took a look at myself and quickly covered myself with the towel again. I took the t-shirt with my other hand and hit Kazuma with it.
"Idiot! Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!" I yelled with ruby-red cheecks.
Kazuma's POV
She is more and more becoming human. Her heart developed so much just from staying at the Kannagi's. This is remarkable. Bernhardt is a fucking bastard for believing she would develop feelings while enjoying to see other people in pain.
"So you are not going to let me see your beautiful body even though you are now mine?" I asked with a smirk.
"Well...I am sorry Kazuma...I just..."
"It's okay." I couldn't resist to hug her. She just looked too adorable. When I held her fragile body in my arms it reminded me of Tsui-Ling again. It was so similar...but still different...I was a bit surpirsed when I felt her arms tightening their grip around my biceps. She hugged me very tightly, encouraging me to hug her back even tighter. We remainded like that for a while, I didn't mind it. I would have loved to remain like this for the rest of my life. But she then broke the hug and removed the white towel which was covering her perfect body once again.
She got into the t-shirt and smiled warmly at me once she was done.
"Do you want to watch TV or surf the net Lapis?"
"No, I want to sleep."
"Okay, I am pretty tired myself."
I got into my bed and covered myself with the blanket.
I was confused that Lapis was still standing there.
"Umm...where do I sleep?" She asked innocently.
"Well, right here of course." I replied, pointing my finger at the other side of the bed.
She blushed again and smiled as she crawled into the bed.
When she was comfortable enough and stopped moving around I moved closer to her and wrapped my arms around her soft body.
"Kazuma..." She whimpered softly, buriyng her head inside my chest as if trying to hide.
When she said my name like this, it was just like Tsui-Ling, it sounded the same and it made me want to protect this girl for ever. I would never allow anything or anyone to hurt her. That is what I swore to myself. Once again. To that yet same yet different girl.
I kissed her head softly and closed my eyes in an attempt to sleep, when her beautiful nostalgic voice spoke up once again.
"I am really very happy Kazuma. I am so happy to be with you. Inside me it feels as if that is what I have longed for for so long now. All the love for you inside me which was locked is now filling my new developed heart. I love you a lot Kazuma, I want to stay with you forever." She started to sniff, it was just like back then. Tsui-Ling's eyes also felt with tears back when I confessed my love to her.
"I also want to be with you forever, I love you too." I replied, she brushed her tears away and looked up at me. Seeing her eyes that once were full of despair, pain and sorrow, they were now full of happiness and love. Even though you could still see a tad of the sorrowful side of her eyes. Our faces moved closer and our lips touched. I gave all my love to her through a passionate and loving kiss. And for the first time, Lapis returned the kiss with equal passion. Our tongues touched and started dancing. Lapis moaned softly and tightened her grip around my neck. I rubbed her back gently with my right hand and softly played with her hair with the other hand. Her kiss tasted just like Tsui-Ling's... I then pulled off to let the two of us breathe. The kiss lasted for a long while and Lapis lips were reddened by my sucking and licking. She smiled warmly at me before she gave me one last kiss on the cheeck.
"Good night Kazuma."
"Good night, Lapis." I replied closing my eyes and pulling the girl I loved closer to my body. I had missed this kind of comfort for so long. Sure, I had slept with plenty of women after Tsui-Ling's dead. But it was different. I did it with them just for fun, just to ease myself once in a while. Their was no love involved at all. But right now, the girl in my arms gave all this feelings I missed so much back to me. Her warmth, the softness of her skin and her silky hair. I would treasure her forever.
The next morning...
No one's POV
The two new lovers laid in each others arms and were still sleeping until the oh so annoying sound of Kazuma's ringing phone woke them up. The handsome young man stirred around and picked the phone up. With a sleepy voice he said:
"Hello.."
"Morning Kazuma, it's me."
"Kirika, you are calling so early again, what's up?"
"You know we need you for a case. I hope you can help us."
"What is it about?"
"Someone seems to kidnap plenty of young teenagers. We found out that it is a magican because he was able to teleport the victims away. So far 30 people have been missed."
"Hm, any idea about who could be behind all this?"
"Witnesses gave a description of a man who probably lives in Misaki, but we believe he doesn't held the victims there. With your wind you would be able to find them, that is why we are relying on you."
"I don't mind doing it if the payment is good."
"Don't worry about that."
"When shall we meet?"
"At 10.00."
"...hmph...okay...seeyou."
Kazuma hung up and turned to look at the girl beside him who was still slumbering peacefully. He smiled gently at her, then got up to take a quick morning shower.
As the water poured down Lapis remembered a moment from Tsui-Ling's past.
Flashback
Tsui-Ling was still asleep. It was her birthday today. She was woken up by the sounds of water pouring down next to her room. She figured that it was Kazuma who took a shower. She wondered why he was up so early today. Usually she would be the one to have a hard time to wake him up. Geez, he was always such a slacker. He loved sleep more than anything in the world. You could almost say it was his favorite hobby. When she rubbed her eyes she realized that she should get up soon. She turned her head to check the time and realized she had over an hour left. She decided to stay in bed for a while longer. Kazuma got out of the shower and noticed Tsui-Ling was awake. Before going into the bedroom he went to the kitchen to take out a small box.. He then went to the bedroom and hid the gift he prepared for her. He sat down at the edge of her bed and kissed her cheeck gently.
"Good morning Tsui-ling."
"Good morning Kazuma, why are you up so early? We still have time."
"Why? Well today is special, isn't it?"
"Huh?"
Kazuma opened the small box. Inside it was a ring that matched perfectly with the necklace he gave her earlier. Tsui-Ling's eyes sparkled when she saw the ring.
"Ka-ka-zuma..."
"Happy Birthday Tsui-Ling!" Kazuma said, giving her a big hug.
Kazuma put the ring on her finger with a bright smile. Tsui-Ling was impressed by it's brilliance and continued to starr at it with sparkling and teary eyes.
She then throw her arms around Kazuma and the two were cuddling again. Soon their lips met and Lapis could even feel the warmth and love of the kiss.
End of flashback
Lapis opened her eyes and looked around. The other side of the bed was warm, but empty. She realized that the sounds of the pouring water weren't just in her flashback. Kazuma was really taking a shower.
Lapis got up and sat down on the edge of the bed.
As Kazuma got out he greeted her with a smile.
"Good morning."
"Good morning Kazuma."
Infront of her, he pulled off the towel carelessly and put fresh clothes on. Lapis blushed heavily when she saw his exposed body. But this was a sight she will have to get used to from now on.
"Your laundry should be done. I have to go to work now, but I will probaly be back in about 2 hours. Is it okay for you to stay here?"
"I don't mind it but..."
"Why don't you go to the Kannagi's? You would be able to see Ren and Ayumi again. Ren called yesterday, he told me his class has the day off, so the two should be home now."
"I want to see these two! I also want to see Jugo-sama again. He is a very kind man."
"Then I will bring you there and pick you up once my job is done, how is that?"
"It sounds great I missed the Kannagi's a lot. Will I also be able to meet Ayano? I have to clear some things with her..."
"Hmm...I don't think so...unlike Ren and Ayumi she has school today. But I could ask her to come by later, then you two can talk."
"Okay."
"Ok, get dressed and let's go then. I am in a bit of a hurry."
"Allright!"
At the Kannagi mansion
"Oh, welcome back, Kazuma, Lapis!" Jugo greeted happily when he saw the two.
"We are back Jugo-sama." Lapis replied while she bowed.
"Now, now, don't be so formal!" Jugo said as he patted her back. Lapis looked up at him and simply nodded.
"Soshu, can you tell Ayano to come over to my place later on? We have to discuss something with her." Kazuma requested.
"I will tell her."
"Thanks, I have a job to do, so I am leaving Lapis in your care until I get back."
"Good luck Kazuma." Jugo smiled as he looked at Kazuma who vanished in the air.
"Ren and Ayumi really missed you." Jugo said as he walked inside the mansion with Lapis.
"I missed them as well, and you too Jugo-sama. The Kannagi's were always so nice to me and the most important thing is that they taught me what a human heart is like. I am very grateful to all of you."
"Ren let's go out and play I am bored of playing PS2!" A familiar voice said.
"But it might start to rain again Ayumi-chan." A boyish-voice replied.
"Ren! Let's go!" Ayumi repeated as she chased Ren as he run off teasingly.
When the two arrived in the hall, their eyes widened.
"Lapis-onee-san is back!" Ayumi cheered, running towards Lapis.
Lapis welcomed her with her arms, bowed down to the girl's height and strocked her hair gently.
"Lapis-onee-san I missed you so much! How are you? Was it horrible there? I hope they didn't harm you! Are you hurt anywhere?"
"I missed you too Ayumi-chan. Don't worry I am perfectly fine and very happy to see you all again."
"I am glad to hear that!" Ren cheered.
Jugo smiled gently at the three and headed back to the meeting room.
"Ayumi-chan, I actually have something for you, take this."
Lapis took out the doll she made from her pocket. It looked like it was not finished at all, with lots of holes in it, the white filling coming out. It looked like someone very clumsy just created that!
Ayumi looked at the softdoll confused. When Lapis realized the look on Ayumi's face she was embarrassed and realized how bad the softtoy actually looked.
"Um...well..um...I made this by myself...I know it does look bad...um..sorry...I shouldn't give you this after all...you don't seem to like it...I can understand you though, I wouldn't like such a bad-looking doll either..." Lapis said as she smiled half-heartly, only to hide her embarrasment.
Ayumi shook her head, replying
"I like it! I like it very very much! Because...after all...Lapis is the one who made it!"
When Lapis heard these words she was so happy that she just wanted to cry. She hugged Ayumi tightly and told her over and over again how happy she is that Ayumi likes the doll.
The rest of the time Kazuma did his job was spent with games full of fun. The three laughed and joked around a lot, and even drank a sip of tea and ate delicious chocolate cake with the Soshu.
Time seemed to pass extremly fast and after just two and a half hours Kazuma was already back from the job.
"I see you all are having great fun." Kazuma smirked as he flew down and went inside the meeting room where everyone was gathered.
"Nii-sama!" Ren rushed to his beloved brothers side and wrapped his small arms around Kazuma's waist.
Kazuma gently smiled down at his younger brother.
"By the way Lapis, since you only have the clothes you are wearing right now, how about we spend the afternoon with some shopping?"
"Ah, that sounds really great!" Lapis agreed.
"Can we go with you Kazuma onii-sama?" Ayumi asked with puppy-eyes.
Of course seeing these innocent and expectant eyes, there was no way he could refuse. Even if he was a violent and rough guy, he could not hurt a girl as cute as this.
"Of course, let's go!"
The four went off, Jugo sent them off and waved them goodbye with a bright smile on his face.
At school...
Ayano's POV
While the teacher was babbling something about x and y, I looked out of the window. I just couldn't concentrate on classes right now. Something else, something much more important to me, was on my mind now. Yesterday night, Ren told me that Kazuma successfully rescued Lapis and that she would be staying at his apartment from now on. So that means the two are now officially a couple, huh? Thinking about that created an awful pain in my heart, but after all...after all I should consider Kazuma's happiness more. Loving someone also means to let him be happy no matter what. I wanted Kazuma to be happy. It really hurted me a lot when I learned about his past. His story really got to me. I always wanted him to rely on me when he felt down, to talk to me when he was sad. I was able to comfort him every now and then, but it probably wasn't enough to make him fall in love with me. He probably just saw me as a...good friend maybe? Or maybe just a close cousin? Maybe for him the bond we share is similar to the bond Ren and I share? I believed Lapis could make him happy, after all she is an almost exact copy of the girl who meant everything to Kazuma. And she also still has a part of Tsui-Ling inside her and that part, no matter how small it might be, Kazuma wants to protect it. I also want to protect Lapis, because she is my dear friend. Thinking of that, I still haven't made up with her. I was worried, I needed to apologize to her as soon as possible. Allright! I will call that son of a bitch right after school to make an appointment!
Back at Kazuma's apartment...
No one's POV
"Ahhh that was fun..." Lapis said exhausted as she entered the apartment with a lot of bags in her hands. She placed them on the floor and Kazuma did the same once he entered.
"Every woman loves shopping." Kazuma said.
Lapis giggled. A few weeks ago, she wouldn't have felt anything about going shopping at all.
Kazuma got into his lazy-look clothes and sat down on the comfy couch.
"Lapis, will you make some food for me? I am really hungry."
"Making food? Me?" Sweatdrops formed on Lapis head, she never cooked anything and she wasn't confident in something like that either.
"I want to taste your home-cooking. It's very important for me to taste your home cooking because you are the woman I love. The food the woman I love makes should taste like the best in the world to me."
Lapis got even more nervous after hearing that statement.
"But...but...I can't cook at all Kazuma!"
"Give it a try." He smiled.
"How?"
He got up lazily and handed her a book.
"Pick something from this book, follow the instructions and try to make it. I am sure you can do it. Believe in yourself." Kazuma gently said as he patted her head.
Lapis, who was still unsure about all this looked at him for a while. She wanted to do it, she definetely wanted to let the man she loves taste her food!
"Okay. I promise I will make something delicious." She said as she took the book and vanished inside the kitchen.
"Oh but before I forget it!" Kazuma interupted her as he took out an apron that once belonged to Tsui-Ling. He went over to Lapis and putted the white-pinkish arpon over her head, even closing the ribbon on the back. In the process, he didn't miss the chance to get a feel of her tiny waist of course. He wrapped his strong arms around her from behind and gently whispered.
"I will be waiting."
Lapis blushed and got into a cooking position.
"Kazuma...I will surely make the best food you ever tasted."
That was what she promised herself, but would she really be able to do it? As clumsy as she is?
In the next chapter you will find out whether Kazuma loves or hates Lapis home-made cooking! I hope you enjoyed this! If you have any complains, don't hesitate! Just spit them out! And pls don't forget to review!
Thanks for reading! :)