Momoko's P.O.V.

Me and Brick settled in one of the guest rooms after Kori and Seichiro-san left. Brick and I ended up cuddling on the couch in our room, making ourselves comfortable. The silence in the room was broken by Brick.

''I don't know if I should be worried, confused, angry or upset.'' he sighed

''What do you mean?'' I asked

''Kori is acting weird, Seichiro wanted to talk to her alone and the mission was for Kori.'' he pouted

''Are you jealous because it wasn't for you?'' I smiled

''Not really. I just think that Kori hides something. First that mafia that she has been tracking down for years and now this.'' he answered

''Maybe there is a reason. Or maybe Kori is scared of something.'' I said

''What do you mean?'' he asked

''Think about it. You don't know that mafia, the way Kori talked to Miya before we left, Seichiro wanting to talk to Kori alone and not to mention that Kori had a weird glint in her eyes when I saw her in the hallways.'' I said

''What weird glint?'' he raised an eyebrow

''I don't know. It was like she has another eye color.'' I shook my head

''Let's forget about that and relax.'' he quickly tried to change the subject and burried his nose in my hair, inhealing my scent

I giggled at his action and decided to listen to him. He can be really cute when he's worried about his friends.

''Why are you gigling? Do you want a reason to laugh?'' I could tell he was smirking

In a blink of an eye I found myself pinned on the king-sized bed with Brick pinning me down, my wrists above my head being held by his left hand, my legs between his as he sat on my tighs and his right hand was on my stomach.

''Or do you want a reason to moan?'' he coed in my ear

I blushed madly as his eyes screamed hunger. Is he really gonna do that? Suddenly I feel my magic increasing.

Aoi's P.O.V.

Me, Asahi, Matsuna and Natsuka walked back to the house after relaxing in the pool. But while we were walking, suddenly..

''KYAAAAA!''

BOOM

''What the?!'' Asahi looked at us with wide eyes

''It came from Brick and Momoko's room!'' Natsuka exclaimed

We ran towards their room but when we barged in, we saw a flushed Momoko sitting on the bed with her arms covering her upper body and Brick who was pinned on the wall with his wrists and ankles covered in...crystals? I looked at Momoko.

''Did you do that?'' I asked her, my shock disappeared

She just looked at me and nodded.

''Did I forget to mention it's my magic?'' she smiled nervously

''Yeah you did.'' Asahi mumbled

''Can you free me?'' Brick asked but we ignored him

''I'm sorry for not saying anything.'' she bowed down in shame

''It's okay Momoko but can you tell us why red over there is like that?'' Natsuka pointed at Brick with her thumb

''Blame him and his hormones! Not to mention I'm to young for THAT!'' Momoko squeaked

''Huh?'' Natsuna looked confused

''Heh if Kori finds out, you're dead.'' Asahi smirked at Brick

''Please don't tell her!'' he begged

''We won't. But next time control the teenage hormones in you.'' I said

''That aside, where is Zane?'' he asked

''He is certainly trying to get Kori's forgiveness.'' Asahi snickered

''What about the others?'' Momoko asked

''Butch is trying something with Kaoru. A trick to be exact. They're trying to create a strong magic.'' Natsuka responded

''Boomer-kun and Miyako-chan are in the garden.'' Natsuna answered

''And Kori?'' Brick looked at me

''Last time I saw her going out of the house. I texted her and she told me she was going shopping.'' I said

Zane's P.O.V.

''Last time I saw her going out of the house. I texted her and she told me she was going shopping.'' Aoi said

When I heard Momoko's scream and that 'boom' I went to see what was happening only to find Asahi, Aoi and the twins talking with Brick and Momoko. When I heard what Aoi said about Kori I decided to go look for her. I was walking around all shops that Kori might visit but what I found was beyond shocking. She was trying clothes and shoes?!

''Kori what are you doing here?'' I asked as I came in

''Huh? Oh. It's you. The slut lover.'' she glared at me when she turned around

''You didn't answer my question.'' I growled at the nickmane

''I'm here to buy battle clothes you aho*.'' she retorted

''For what?'' I asked

''My mission.'' she answered and went back to look for clothes

''What got you so mad?'' I walked after her

''More like who got me mad. I'm mad at you.'' she didn't look at me

''What did I do?!'' I raised my voice

''You broke my heart that's what. You never pushed Sakura away when she whined about how she wanted a hug ar just to be with you. I was jealous. I knew how you felt towards me but you know I put my missions and friends on first place. You knew that we didn't had time for love when we do our jobs and get home tired and worn out. I loved you but now the only feeling that is left for you is only friendship. Did you consider talking to me about how I felt? Did you knew that I loved you? Is Sakura more important that your life and us? Are you that blind? If you're smart, you'll be able to answer those questions. Now if you excuse me, I need to go find some clothes if you're only here to waste my time. And this is a girl's shop so no males are allowed.'' her tone was sharp like a knife

She made me freeze in place as she told me that speech. Now I was alone after she went back to her searching.

I sighed and went back to Seichiro's house. I Went to my room to find Sakura sitting on my bed with a sad expression on her face. I looked at her with confusion.

''What are you doing here?'' I asked

She snapped out of her trance and looked towards me and smiled sadly.

''I wanted to talk to you.'' she answered

''About?'' I sat next to her

''I want to apologize for my behavior towards you and Kori.'' she said

''I found Kori at a girl's shop and she told me a few things.'' I said

''She told me a few things too.'' she sighed

''You knew she loved me, didn't you?'' I looked at the ground, finding it interesting

''...Yes. I was jealous that she was closer to you. I wanted to tell you how I felt but every time you were with her, you ignored me. I decided to try harder by making her jealous.'' she said

''And it worked. She told me she was jealous of how I acted towards you when you whined or wanted a hug.'' I chuckled weakly

''She told me how she no longer loves you. At first I was happy but then I felt guilty at how I made her feel.'' she sighed

''Tell me the truth Sakura. Do you really love me or you're just playing with my-'' I was gut off..

By her lips pressing against mine...

I was shocked and couldn't respond. I mean, right now is my first kiss with a girl one year younger than me. And on top of that I just realized that I rejected the Wind Dragon Rider who is the daughter of a family known for their strength, pride and power. I slightly shaked at the feeling of her lips on mine.

''WHAT THE HELL ZANE?!'' I pushed Sakura away

I looked at the door to see a pissed off Aoi. Damn it.

''Aoi please li-'' I tried to talk

''ENOUGH WITH YOUR BEGGINGS! YOU TELL ME THAT YOU HAD FEELINGS FOR MY COUSIN BUT YOU DECIDE TO FORGET ABOUT HER AND MOVE ON JUST BECAUSE SHE PUTS THE MISSIONS ON FIRST PLACE, ALONG WITH HER FRIENDS! WHAT THE HELL?!'' I paled, he was never this angry

''Aoi-kun it was my fault!'' Sakura butted in

''I DON'T CARE! YOU-'' he got cut off...

...By a knife flying past his right side, only managing to cut his cheek a bit and the object hit the wall outside the room. Aoi looked behind us in pure shock. Both me and Sakura turned to the balcony doors in confusion, only to gasp in shock.

There, outside standing, was Kori who stood normaly with her right hand holding a shopping bag. She was looking at her cousin emotionlessly and walked up to him.

''You. Me. Training room. Now.'' she grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and draged him away, not speaking to us, not even daring to look at us

Me and Sakura gave out a deep sigh of relief.

''Are you okay?'' I turned to her

''I'm fine. In fact I never saw Aoi so angry in my life.'' I sighed again

''I'm sorry Zane-kun. I kissed you without permission.'' she said sadly

''Let's talk about it tomorrow as Kori said. Go to your room and get a good sleep. Prepare for a scolding with Kori.'' I smiled

She nodded and left my room with a 'Good night'. I wn=ent in the bathroom and took a quick shower before I went to bed.

Normal P.O.V.

''What was that for Aoi?'' Kori asked calmly

''He kissed her! I know you have feelings for him! Why didn't you let me kill them?!'' Aoi snapped

''I had feelings for him. And he doesn't have feelings for me anymore. I moved on.'' she closed her eyes

''But Kori.'' he tried to reason her

''No buts Aoi. I think I know now what mom's words meant.'' she smiled

''The one you're connected with is the one you love.''

''I never felt connected with Zane. If I was connected with him, I wouldn't have given up on him.'' she opened her eyes

''And don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Just promise me one thing.'' she continued

''What?'' he asked

''Promise me that you will be by my side. No matter what.'' she looked at him with seriousness in her eyes

''I promise Kori. We are a family, cousins. I'm always by your side, on your side. We protect eachother.'' he said honestly

''That's what I wanted to hear. One last thing, tomorrow I won't be here after breakfast so I'mm putting you in charge.'' Kori explained

''Why?'' he raised an eyebrow

''Seichiro found them.'' Kori's eyes darkened at the last word

''What?! And you're going to fight them alone? Are you crazy?!'' his eyes almost came out of his eye sockets

''I'm the one who's at fault for their existence. I'm the one who caused so much trouble to my parents. I'm the one who will stop them and neither you or the others will stop me from killing them.'' she said in determination

Aoi looked at Kori in distrust, knowing that she might get into a trap, but who was he to stop her? He knows Kori better than anyone, he knows her secrets, he knows her powers. He sighed and smiled at his cousin.

''Then you promise as well. Promise me that you WILL come back.'' Kori grinned at him and raised her left hand, clenching it

''You got it!'' she said in excitement

He grinned back and raised his right fist, both of their fists bumping into a bro-fist. They looked into eachother's eyes and smirked.

To those who aren't haters I hope you enjoyed it. Next chapter will come soon. And a note towards the haters:

If you want to say I suck with my stories, then say it. I've been hurt enough to feel the hatred towards me.

See ya soon. :)