Author's Notes: Thank you for keeping up with the story! I hope you'll like the next chapter!

The Other Side of the Fence Meets Sibling Rivalry: (Aqua, Vanitas, and Kairi side of the story)

Chapter 42: I Know! Let's Move In:

It became a routine on Tuesday morning just like every other morning he had to get up. The alarm went off on his side of the bed to wake him out of his deep sleep. Blindly, Vanitas reached over toward the dresser and hit his alarm to turn it off. He let out a groan. Right now, he despised getting up before eight in the morning. His body refused to sit up. Beside him, he could feel another warm body. She didn't even stir beside him. Vanitas had gotten used to staying over at Aqua's since it was a much better apartment than his own and he could spend time with her whenever both of them were free. Staying overnight had forced him to wake up earlier just to get to class on time since Aqua's apartment was several minutes further than his school. Still, it was worth being with Aqua even if it meant he got less sleep. It was worth going to school if it meant they could be together without everyone else putting doubts in their relationship.

Vanitas forced his body to rise from the bed and slowly headed for the bathroom attached to her room. He closed the door behind him, showered, and got dressed. After thirty minutes passed, he walked out and stepped in front of his sleeping beauty that was still in bed. He smiled as he looked at her face and leaned down to kiss her cheek. "Hey. Wake up," he whispered in her ear. Aqua closed her eyes tight as she groaned. "Come lock your door." Slowly, Aqua opened her eyes. She didn't want to get up since she didn't need to get up for an hour herself. It was all a part of her daily routine now as well. Vanitas didn't like the idea of the door unlocked while she slept. It made him worry that something would happen while he was gone. Aqua got up and walked with Vanitas to the door. He turned around to Aqua. He gave one last smile toward her sleeping face and messy blue hair. Gently, he pressed his lips against her. It was one way he liked to start the morning. "See you later."

Aqua leaned against the doorway too tired to smile. "Yeah… See ya." She covered her mouth as she yawned with her eyes closed. After she locked the door, she headed back to her bed where she tried to savor what little sleep she could get before she had to go to class herself.

As the day went on, Vanitas had to wait until Aqua was done for the day before he could get back into her apartment. He waited outside for a few minutes before he spotted Aqua pace rapidly down the hall in a rush. She carried a lot of books with her, which Vanitas looked surprised. "I know! Sorry I'm late!" Aqua was about to drop the books from her hand, but Vanitas reacted quickly and got them. Aqua grinned nervously and unlocked the door to her apartment. They headed inside. Vanitas sat her books over on the floor in front of couch and lied down. He turned over on his side to make room for Aqua to lay down with him. Vanitas wrapped his arm around her as he closed his eyes. Aqua closed her eyes as well as she sighed. It had been a long day. "Sorry I was late again..."

Vanitas gave an annoyed look as his eyebrows furrowed. "Will you stop saying that? You don't have to rush."

Aqua turned her head toward Vanitas as she smiled a little. "But I can't just leave you standing out in the hall. People might start getting suspicious."

Vanitas sighed as he scratched the back of his head. He closed his eyes and leaned on Aqua. He started to fall asleep same as Aqua. Aqua leaned her head on her arm with her eyes closed as she sighed. "Tired?" Vanitas asked.

Aqua relaxed against him. "Yeah... I couldn't get back to sleep this morning."

It seemed they both felt the same way. "It's the same way with me when you have to kick me out in the morning sometimes."

"Hmm…" Aqua felt bad whenever she had to do so, but she was the only one who had a key to lock the door. "I'm not really sure what to do…" Vanitas opened one eye. The same idea popped into his head when he thought about what could make things easier for both of them. Aqua started to get up regardless of how exhausted her body felt. "Have you eaten yet? I felt like I haven't all day."

Vanitas grabbed her arm. She was surprised by the serious look on his face. Aqua laid back down with her back to him. Vanitas leaned his head into her shoulders. His mind kept contemplating about his idea, but he didn't know if Aqua would go for it. He finally decided to put it out there. "I've been thinking…" His eyes traveled over to her. "Maybe there's a way I don't have to wait for you to get here."

Aqua became curious as she turned over on her back. Vanitas stood up on his arms as he hovered above her. He stared down at her as he kept his serious composure. Aqua laughed a little. "What? Are you going to start breaking in here now?" Aqua could see that he didn't laugh with her. It almost scared her to know what he thought.

His lips wanted to go into a smirk at her joke, but he had to get this off his chest. Deeply, he stared into her ocean blue eyes. "Move in with me." The feeling of shock coursed through her body as her eyes widened. She knew they were serious, but she didn't know if he was ready to take another step. Vanitas moved back toward her side. She turned on her side to face him. She was still speechless over his offer. Impatience started to get the best of Vanitas. "Well say something!"

Nervousness overtook her. She gave Vanitas an innocent look. "Sorry…it's just…I didn't think you wanted to do that."

Vanitas arched his eyebrow. "And why not?"

Aqua gave a light shrug as she looked toward the side. "I don't know. We just never talked about it before."

Vanitas frowned. "Well we're talking about it now."

Aqua chuckled. "More like you asking me now and me giving you an answer."

He gave a smirk. He wanted to get straight to the point. "So? What do you say?"

Aqua looked toward the side. "Well…there's a problem with that. My parents might get a little suspicious as to why I want to move."

Vanitas scratched the back of his head. "You don't want to move to my place anyway. It's not as nice as this."

Aqua began to zone out as she thought about what would be best for them to do. Then, she lifted her eyes to Vanitas as she gave him a sincere look. "Then… move here with me."

Vanitas was taken aback by her answer. It was an option that he didn't think she would consider. "Really?"

A small smile came upon her lips. "Yeah. I'm sure. That is… if you don't mind the extra walk to school."

Her comment brought a smirk to his face. "What do you think I've been doing this whole time?" He sat up. "Don't worry. I won't live off your parents for free."

Aqua was a little surprised that he was being noble. "After how my parents treated you?"

He leaned his head against his arm. As much as he didn't want to pay for the apartment, he thought he could help Aqua and himself out. "Look at it this way. We can use the extra money I make for something else. Something now or in the future." A light tint of pink came to her cheeks when he heard him say "future". It let her know that he did think about them as far as that. She found herself thinking about their future as well. "It'll work out as long as we don't let your parents know I live here."

It sounded simple enough to Aqua, but who knew how things would go between them. Still, she was willing to make things work. "All right. If they decide to come over, then we'll be ready." Aqua sat up and placed her hands on her knees. She grinned toward Vanitas. "So? Will you move in with me?"

It was a corny line, but it was true. Technically, he was moving in with her. Playfully, he sighed "Fine…" Aqua's body scooted closer to his. Her head leaned against Vanitas's shoulder. Inside, Vanitas was relieved. It worked out better than he thought it would. "So? What are you making for dinner?"

Instantly, Aqua leaned up. She wasn't happy that he expected her to cook. Her arms crossed against her chest as she leaned back against the couch. "What are you making me?" Vanitas kept his smug smirk on. It just made Aqua more upset. "For someone who wants to move in here, he's sure asking to sleep on the couch." Aqua stood up and headed for the kitchen.

Vanitas stood up. She took the joke more personal than he wanted. He walked over with a seductive grin on his face. His arms wrapped around her waist to keep her from leaving or staying mad at him. His head leaned against her shoulder. "I was just kidding." He snuggled further toward her neck and sucked the skin of her neck gently. She could feel a tingling sensation passing through her body that had made her weak against his touch. He blew a cool breeze, from his lips, onto the wet skin he left behind. That made her shiver in a way that made her want him more. There was no use staying mad at him. He unhanded her and turned her around to him. She felt his hands rest on her shoulders. "I'll call somewhere we can order out. You do whatever you were going to do with all those books you got." He pulled his phone out of his pocket and walked back into the living room. "What are you in the mood for? I'll buy." Aqua was surprised. She sat down on the couch again. They took a few minutes to discuss it before Vanitas called in.

Aqua reached down and grabbed a book off of her pile on the floor. She placed it in her lap and opened it. Even when she tried to study, she couldn't help but be distracted by Vanitas's previous action on her. Her body felt stirred. Her eyes shifted back and forth from her book to Vanitas who had his back semi turned from her as he was still communicating with the guy on the phone. The feeling inside of her became too much. Aqua kept her eyes on her target, ready for when he would turn to her. A few minutes later, Vanitas hung up the phone and then turned to Aqua who had an alluring curve to her pink lips and her sapphire eyes. Her head leaned lightly on her hand. Vanitas was a little surprised, but once he read on her face, he couldn't help but give in to her. He walked over and leaned toward her. She adjusted herself so that she could become align with him. Her book shifted and rested on her stomach. Vanitas gave a sly grin as he stared down at the woman he desired more than anyone. "I take it you're not mad at me anymore?" She searched his golden eyes before leaned up and connected her lips to his. Vanitas grabbed the book that he felt between them and tossed it aside on the ground. He smiled. He knew Aqua was going to yell at him for it later. In her mind, she wanted to. Apart of her was upset, but it quickly went away as her body could only focus on him.

A few minutes later, they parted and opened their eyes to each other. Her hands slid against his abs up to his well-toned chest underneath his shirt. He couldn't help but smirk slyly. Even if he tried to get up, she had him trapped between her legs. "You think we have time for that?"

She planted another kiss on his lips again. "We can make time."

More and more, he got interested. How could he not give in to her demands? "Before the food gets here?"

She gave a smirk of her own and with that came a choice. Her index finger lightly jumped up on his chest toward his chin. "Either that or there won't be time later with everything I have to study."

The offer was too tempting to pass up. Vanitas leaned and pressed his lips against her. One more thought crossed his mind. He placed his hand on her shoulder to separate her for a moment. "I gotta better idea. How about I get the food when it comes and however I leave you…?" His finger snuck inside of her shirt and twisted the fabric on the edge. "clothed or not... you'll have to eat that way."

The deal sounded easy enough and predictable as to where it was going to lead. "All right, but I'm not studying that way." Vanitas could feel his anticipation toward her build inside of him. If he wanted her just how he planned, he would have to time it out carefully. He leaned in and kissed her.

About thirty minutes later, he walked down to get the food. He didn't mind then as he had a big smirk on his face. He headed up to the apartment and closed the door behind him. He headed toward his waiting beauty. She mirrored his smirk. He sat down beside her feet as she laid down on the couch. He placed the food on the wooden table in front of them before he turned to something he wanted to see more than food. Aqua's hands rested on her bare stomach as her knees were upwards to make room for Vanitas to sit. He stared at her body and watched her smile. "I see you weren't going to back down on our deal."

She turned on her side and laid on her pillow. "I thought about putting something on since someone won't be able to take his eyes off or keep his hands off me." Aqua had a point. He wanted to unite their bodies in a sweaty, passionate connection again, but needed time to recover before he tried again. "But I kept to our deal. So? Can we eat now?"

Vanitas leaned down and tossed her clothes to her from the floor. It really was too tempting to watch her. "Deal's off. Do what you want."

Aqua was surprised at first, but then gave a devious grin and sat up beside Vanitas. She leaned against him and placed her arm around his shoulders. "Awe! Can't handle it?"

Slowly, she made him leaned back. Her teasing started to get the best of him. She slid onto his lap as she kept her smile on. He chuckled back. His hands grabbed the sides of her legs. "As much as I want to, the food is gonna end up cold and we wouldn't want that to happen. I'll just have to try later, won't I?" Aqua stood up and grabbed her clothes from the floor. She headed into her room and closed the door behind her. A few minutes later, she emerged wearing t-shirt and shorts. She sat down beside him and ate.

Through the week, Vanitas packed and moved his stuff into Aqua's apartment. By the weekend, he got all his stuff moved in and mostly unpacked. In the living room, he picked up the last box and placed it on the couch. Aqua walked up beside him and smiled. "Well... You seemed to handle all of that fast."

Vanitas gave her a smirk and sat down on the couch beside the box. "Sure you can handle me as a roommate?"

Aqua reached inside of her pants pocket and tossed something toward Vanitas. Vanitas reacted quickly and caught it in his hand. When he opened his hand, he saw a key. Aqua smiled toward him. "You moved in here long before you came up with this idea. Now it's official." She was about to walk away when she suddenly felt a hand grab her wrist. Curious, she looked back. Vanitas pulled her toward him and sat her down in his lap. He leaned forward and kissed her on the lips. They both got what they wanted. They could be together and alone without anyone to stop them.

A week passed since Vanitas moved in. After his day was over, he returned back to the apartment he shared with Aqua. When he walked into the bedroom, he looked surprised. Aqua lied in bed with her eyes closed. She looked the same way as he left her this morning. "Aqua?" He sat down on the edge of the bed beside her. Lightly, he shook her. She closed her eyes as she let out a groan. A serious look came on his face. "Have you been here all day?"

"No…" It took Aqua some time, but she managed to sit up as she pressed her hand to her head, exhausted. "I left and I managed to get through today, but…I just don't feel well."

He noticed the strained, pale look on her face. "You don't look it either."

Aqua's eyes lowered to a close. "I'm okay. I'm just a little tired." She fell back a little and supported herself on her elbow.

Vanitas looked upset and helped her lay back down. "If you were sick, you shouldn't have pushed yourself!" After he got her settled, he rubbed her arm to comfort her. "What do you need?"

A few days had passed. Aqua stayed in her room most of the time and Vanitas took care of her whenever he could. They still weren't sure what was causing it. As Aqua lied in her room, she heard her phone ring. Once she saw who it was, she answered. "Hey!"

Aqua looked down at her phone as she smiled tired. "Hi! How are you guys?"

On her screen, Rikku looked concerned as Yuna and Paine were in the background. "We haven't been able to talk to you in a while! We heard that you were sick!"

Aqua smiled to assure them. "Don't worry. I'm all right. I've just been busy that's all."

Yuna took the phone from Rikku's hand. "Are you sure?"

Aqua nodded. "Yes."

All of a sudden, she heard a knock at the door, which surprised her. She didn't expect anyone to come by. When she noticed, she smiled toward the three and decided to end the call. "Don't worry! I have to go. I'll talk to you soon!" The girls told her goodbye and hung up on the other end. Afterwards, she went to the door. Her face changed to shocked. She couldn't believe who it was. "Hey! What brings you here?"

The red-haired girl smiled toward her. "I heard you weren't feeling well. I came by to check on you."

Aqua smiled gently. "Kind of out of the way for you, isn't it Kairi? I couldn't be the only reason you stopped by."

Kairi shook her head. "No. I came to drop something off for school. Mind if I come in?"

They went into her bedroom and sat down. "Sorry... It's kind of a mess."

Kairi looked around at her bed. There were books and papers spread all around her. "It looks like you've been studying a lot."

Aqua smiled a little as she looked around. "Yes. There's a lot of work that needs to be done." Then, she lifted her head back to Kairi. "It's been a long time since we talked alone like this in my room."

Kairi giggled. It really had been a while. "You're right about that."

Aqua grabbed her hands as she looked excited. "So? You'll be coming here too? Congratulations!"

Kairi nodded. "Thanks!"

"That means we'll be able to see each other soon enough," Aqua pointed out.

"Yeah! It'll be really fun and the others will be coming here too!"

A surprised look came on Aqua's face as she smiled. "Really? That'll be great! We'll all get to see each other again!"

Kairi grinned. "I know!" Afterwards, she wanted to get down to the other reason she stopped by to visit. "Now. What's going on with you?"

Aqua looked down. "I'm not sure. I've just been tired a lot." She placed her hand against her head. "And a little dizzy and my stomach feels all over the place."

Kairi became a little concerned. "Maybe you should rest more."

Aqua let out a sigh. "I'm trying...but there's so much to do…"

"Maybe you have a bug or something," Kairi suggested.

Aqua took a second to think about it, but she didn't think that was the reason. "Maybe..."

"Or…?" Kairi's voice sounded a little nervous.

Aqua gave her a curious look. "What?"

Another thought crossed Kairi's mind, but she wasn't sure if she should ask. Still, it could help. "How have things been going between you and Vanitas?"

Instantly, a smile appeared on Aqua's face. Both of them were in a better place since he came back into her life. "Good."

Kairi's eyes traveled toward the side, nervous. What she wanted to ask was a little personal. "Have you two been…close?"

Aqua looked confused. "Close? How-?" Quietly, Kairi pointed her finger inches away from her stomach. Aqua's eyes widened once she caught onto what she suggested. "What-?! No way!"

Kairi looked to the side uneasy. Doubt began to cross her mind. "Sorry! I didn't mean-."

Aqua breathed out heavily as she closed her eyes. Once she calmed, she thought about the possibility. "No. Nothing is one hundred percent…"

Kairi lifted her eyes to hers. "Do you think…it's possible that…?"

Aqua's eyes traveled to the side concerned as she placed her hand near her lips. "Hmm… There might have been a time when… I might have…" Then, she placed her hands on her knees as she sighed. "With all the work that's been piling up, there was a time I did forget to…" Her eyes lowered. Lately, she hadn't been careful and they had been more intimate since they've been back together.

Seeing her on edge, Kairi stood up and stared at her calmly as she held out her hand toward her. "There's only one way to find out. Come on." Uneasy, Aqua nodded. She wondered if it really was possible...

Later, Vanitas stepped in and leaned against the doorway with food. "Aqua?" he called. Vanitas walked over and placed the food on the counter. Curious, he looked around, but she wasn't in the living room. "Aqua?" Afterward, Vanitas stepped into their bedroom. He figured that she would still be resting, but she wasn't in her bed. It surprised him. "Hey! Where are you?" Nearby, he heard voices through the bathroom door which made him arch his eyebrow.

Inside of the bathroom, Aqua sat on the edge of the bathtub with Kairi next to her. Both of them stared toward the counter as they waited. Then, Kairi gave Aqua a concerned look. "What will you do?"

Aqua's eyes lowered as she noticed Kairi's expression out of the corner of her eye. "I don't know… If I really am… my parents will be really angry because I won't be able to finish school right now." Her head dropped with her eyes closed. "And Vanitas…"

Confused, Vanitas opened the door. Instantly, Aqua's and Kairi's eyes widened and they stood up on edge. "What are you two-?" Then, he noticed a stick on the counter, which made him suspicious. "What the-?!" Kairi frowned and pushed him out. Vanitas's face became written with confusion and anger. "What are you doing here Red and what are you guys doing in there?!"

"You can't just barge in!" Kairi shouted back.

"It's my apartment-!" Vanitas stopped arguing with her once they heard the door opened. Aqua stepped out. The two looked at her curious. To assure them, she shook her head as she closed her eyes.

Later, Aqua walked with Kairi out of the apartment door. Aqua smiled a little toward her. "Thanks for stopping by."

Kairi waved. "No problem. I'm sorry we couldn't figure out what was going on with you, but I hope you feel better."

Aqua waved back. "Tell Sora we said hi." Afterwards, Kairi walked away.

Suddenly, the door slipped from Aqua's fingers and slammed closed, which stunned her. When she turned around, Vanitas stood in front of her. The frown on his face and his furrowed eyebrows were clear on his face. "What was that?!"

Her back leaned against the door. Inside, it concerned her at how angry he was. "It was just so we could rule out the possibility-."

Frustrated, he growled. "You should've been more careful!"

She pouted as she watched him walk away. "It wasn't just me you know..." With a frown, she followed behind him. "Well forgive me for being busy and focused on other things, but you're not the one who has to keep track of making sure we're safe just so you can have a good time!"

Vanitas stopped in the kitchen. He looked back and glared. "Stop playing around and get yourself checked out tomorrow!" After things calmed down, Aqua stepped in the kitchen. Vanitas went through the bag of food he had. She looked toward the floor before she looked at him. "Have you…ever thought about…?" Nervously, her eyes traveled down. "…kids?" she whispered. When she saw the look on his face, he still had a clear frown as his face was tense. "Vani…tas?" As she spoke, he walked away from her. Her eyes traveled down. It was one of the few things they hadn't discussed...

The next day, Aqua returned back to the apartment. After she settled, she lied on her bed and slept. Later, she felt something near her feet. Tired, she woke up. When she looked at the foot of her bed, she noticed that Vanitas had leaned forward and removed his socks. She leaned on her elbow. "Hi…" she whispered.

Since their argument the night before, he hadn't said much to her. When he spoke, he didn't look back at her. "What did the doctor say?"

"Hmm…" Aqua sat up and looked down as she thought back. "I just need to rest more. With everything going on, I haven't eaten or slept much. I've been really stressed with exams lately so that's why my body has been a little weird." Suddenly, she felt a flick to her forehead, which she closed her eyes tight. "Ow…What-?"

Vanitas frowned at her as his body was twisted toward her. "Take care of yourself. I'm not going to do it for you." He turned back forward.

Since he was talking again, she wondered if she could bring up the same thing she did yesterday. "You never did…answer my question."

Vanitas breathed out as he remained silent. It took some time for him to answer. "…It's not for me."

Aqua became surprised and curious. "What do you mean?"

"Just drop it…" Since he didn't answer, she scooted in closer and sat near the edge of the bed. She could see his uncertainty. Her arms wrapped around his neck as she pressed against him. "For the record…, I think you would make a good dad."

He arched his eyebrow toward her. "And what makes you say that?"

She smiled a little. "Well…you know how to take care of your family and you can be protective."

He shook his head as he looked down. "It's ain't happening."

She sat down beside him at the edge of the bed. "I don't understand…"

Afterwards, he stood up and headed toward the door. "I gave you my answer. What more do you want?"

Aqua's eyes lowered as she sighed, which he noticed. A slight frown tugged at her lips. "You're right. Never mind…"

The annoyed tone in her voice made him curious. It sounded as if there was something else she wanted to say. "What?" When she didn't respond, he turned more toward her and asked again. "Just say it!"

She placed her hands on her knees as she stared toward the floor. "I know what you said, but I couldn't help but feel like there's another reason you're not telling me." His eyes lowered toward the ground. She noticed his reaction. She patted the bed beside her. "Please…There's something I want to say." Vanitas walked back over and sat beside her. Aqua thought back to when they were younger. "We've known each other for a long time. Even back then, I knew there were some things you didn't like to talk about, but I still wanted to be there for you when you were finally ready to. After all we've been through, I wanted to find a way that you could depend on me when you needed. I still want you to feel open with me. When you talked about what happened before you came back and how you felt, I was relieved and happy because I felt closer to you. I thought it helped you too." She leaned her head against his shoulder. "I'll always be here. Just remember that." His eyes traveled along the floor. After things turned silent, the reason she wanted to know came to his mind again. The thought caused anger to course through him. A growl escaped through his teeth that were pressed together. Curious, Aqua lifted her head. Once she saw his anger, she started to get concerned. "Vanitas-?"

His fist baled against the top of his leg. "I don't want to be anything like that bastard…"

Aqua could hear the hatred in his voice. "Who…?" she asked surprised.

"Back then, he didn't care if he left anyone behind. We were just left to fend for ourselves. I didn't have a choice but to take care of others."

Through his vague pronoun, he made it a little clearer as to who he was talking about. Aqua shook her head. A gentle smile crossed her lips. "That's the thing. Back then, you did have a choice. We all do. You didn't have to help at all, but you decided to take the hard path and do it for them." She placed her hand against her chest. "And I'm sure that the others are grateful for that." She lifted her eyes to him. "Maybe things might have been easier with him around, but there's no use dwelling on the past. Who knows if things would have turned out any differently?" His eyes traveled along the floor. She had a point, but still… "I see…That explains a lot…even back then..." She wrapped her arms around his arm. "Vanitas…you're nothing like your father." Quickly, he turned his head to her as his eyes widened. Her eyes met his. "You never left me behind so I know you won't now. You always came back for me." She smirked toward him. "Plus I know you only have eyes for me so that's how I know you'll be just fine," she replied with confidence.

Her words caused a genuine laugh to escape from him. Then, he smirked. "You really want a kid who looks like me?"

She gave a slight shrug. "What's wrong with that?"

"Hmm…" Then, he gave her a suspicious look. "You're just saying that because that's what you want."

She shook her head. "No." She nudged him. "Although we should slow down a little."

"Hmm… Whatever. It's not happening yet so there's no point talking about it."

She arched her eyebrow as she smiled. "Yet?"

He didn't think about what he said. Then, he smirked. She trapped him by his words. "We'll see if you get what you want." Aqua smiled. They could only see what happens later on in life. She moved further back on the bed. Vanitas smiled a little. "Going back to sleep?"

"I'm still supposed to be resting. Do you mind... staying with me for a little?"

"I guess for a little while." He moved over beside her. Both of them lied on their sides. He leaned his head against her arm as he closed his eyes.

She closed her eyes as she gently smiled. Her hand grasped onto his that was pressed against her chest. "It's nice to have time just like this. To just lay here. Just the two of us..."

As he pressed his hips closer to hers, his hand squeezed her right breast. "Nothing that leads to this right?"

"Hey!" Nervously, she jumped as her face heat up a little.

He buried his face further into her back. "Relax…I heard you the first time. I ain't gonna try anything."

She turned her body completely toward him as she grinned. "Try not to be too disappointed."

He frowned. "Yeah yeah…I'm in this for more than that you know."

She placed her fingers toward her lips as she giggled. "Oh really?"

"I have some self-control... Worry about yourself. You attacked me last time."

Aqua's eyes widened. "What?! No way!"

He smirked and pulled her closer by her waist. "All I tried to do was order food, but you wanted something more."

She pouted as she looked toward the side. "Whatever… You teased me first..." He snickered. Then, she looked up at him with sincerity. Her hand slid along his cheek to his jawline. "Don't ever doubt that you're different. I'm glad you told me." Listening, he relaxed. She made him more open to the possibility. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. Aqua grinned. "I see you didn't object when I said you only had eyes for me. Back when we were kids, did you have a crush on anyone else beside me?"

He shrugged. "I didn't really care about girls. I thought it was lame."

His answer made her curious. "But what about me then?"

"You were just around." Aqua pouted as she pushed him. Her arms crossed against her chest. Vanitas looked over serious. "What?"

Her eyes traveled away from him as she frowned. "So... I guess I was just a convenience…"

He wrapped his hand around her waist as he looked serious. "No. That's just the way things worked out. Out of anyone, you were the person I could tolerate the most."

"Thanks…" she replied dully.

"I hung around you all the time, didn't I? That had to mean something." A faint smirk crossed his lips. "You were cute, I wanted you, and now you're mine."

She arched her eyebrow. "Were?"

He brushed her blue bangs aside. "Still are." He pressed his lips against her forehead. His thumb brushed against her chin. "Even when you had braces."

"You picked on me about those." She looked toward the side. "That was mean…" she muttered.

"I told you why." He closed his eyes as he sighed. It seemed as if he was digging a bigger hole for himself. "Fine… I'm sorry I picked on you…I told you it was because I liked you." His eyes traveled along the bed. He let out another sigh. "And about yesterday too. I shouldn't have gotten angry at you." In response, she smiled. It didn't seem as if she was upset anymore. He arched his eyebrow. "Would you have been jealous if I went with another girl?"

Back then, she wasn't sure if she would be, but the thought of someone else would have made her upset now. "Maybe…I don't know, but…if you wanted to be with someone else and you were truly happy, I would be happy for you."

"Better than me. I couldn't." He didn't think he could be friends with her much less around her if she had chosen someone else.

Aqua looked down. "It could've been that way if I didn't know how you felt." A determined look came on her face. "That's why I want you to tell me how you feel more often. We could've missed out on this. I'm glad things worked out the way they did."

"Me too." Vanitas lifted her chin. "There's no use dwelling on the past. We're here now."

Aqua nodded in response. She placed her hand against his cheek. "You know… you're not so bad yourself." He smirked. He leaned in and gave her a sensual kiss. "Hm." More, she became captivate in his kiss. His rubbed against the side of her stomach, slowly raising her shirt. Her hand brushed against his chest down toward his stomach. He noticed how her hand had hit his belt. She seemed anxious so he came up with a plan in mind to really tease her. His fingers traced along her stomach and slipped into shorts. She breathed out as they parted. Her body was ready and anxious, but then noticed that he had stopped a little below her stomach.

When she opened her eyes, she saw the smirk that was on his face. "Wait now…you told me that we should slow down. This doesn't seem right. Then again, I could make an exception." Vanitas leaned in toward her lips as his hand slowly moved further down. "But it's going to cost you."

Her eyes opened surprised. "What?"

He leaned partly over her as she turned her back. His hand rubbed against the side of her stomach toward her chest. "Let's make a little wager, if you can't resist, which you can't, then you'll have to cook for me for a week."

An appalled look came on her face. "You can't be serious."

Aqua was about to sit up, but Vanitas grabbed her wrists and pinned her to the bed as he came over her. "Oh I am." He leaned in toward her chest and pinched the fabric of her shirt with his lips pressed tightly together. He slid it further up her body. "But you see, if you do, I can help you."

She gave him a skeptical look. "How so?"

He tilted his head toward her neck and began to kiss her. Her eyes lowered to a close as she breathed out. "For one, I could help you get back to sleep, but more than that, you would get what you want. I'll have you crying out my name in no time."

She frowned toward him. "Your confidence is little much, isn't it?"

"I would like to think I know your body very well." He tilted his head down and let a trail of kisses along her stomach toward the edge of her stomach. His teasing started to get to her again. Afterwards, he sat up on his knees. "When you change your mind, just call out for me." He stood up from the bed and tossed his shirt and belt aside to feel more relaxed now that he was home. He looked back and smirked. "Otherwise, good luck getting this chance again." Aqua watched as he left the room. Afterwards, she turned on her stomach as she pouted. She leaned her head against her arms as she closed her eyes. Again, his arrogances got the best of him, but she had to admit that Vanitas did managed to get under her skin. Her body felt worked up from his teasing, but she couldn't give him the satisfaction that he was right. This was one game he wasn't going to win. As she started to relax, she thought about their conversation earlier. Inside, she was glad that he felt a little more at ease about their future. It was the last thing on her mind before she fell asleep.

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