Title: Lavender

Author: Sardius

Category: Romance

Warnings: PG-13

Pairings: Yohji/Aya

Disclaimer: Weiss Kreuz belongs to Project Weiss and Lavender is written and directed by Riley Ip Kam-hung. I'm just a poor student with a crappy old PC.

Author's Note: Ekk! Not really meant to be posting this at all but I had just finished one project n my fingers were craving to write some fics. Weird eh? *L* Anyway I'm sorry. Just to let u know I hv only 2 more weeks of uni so it's a bit hectic for me to write at the moment. I will work on FM as soon as I finish. *smiles guilty*

[Thanks to Lilla for correcting my bad bad mistakes again. Oh dear - all these red markings. *L* I should go back to primary school! Thankyou gal!]

Chapter Three: A Joker

I was woken up by a loud crash just outside of my room; briefly I mumbled a few choices of curses before I sprang out of the bed, almost falling onto the floor in the process.

Damn it! I'm late for work!

I quickly scrambled out of bed, realising I had about half an hour to get out of the house when suddenly, I froze. Memories from last night drifted into my head. Of finding that horrible green-eyed monster on my balcony only to realise he was an angel. Of him kissing me in the kitchen. Oh god!

I grabbed a pair of faded blue jeans and a black sweater and stumbled out of my room hoping to check out the baka and find out what he was up to …

… The room was empty.

The lounge room was the same as I had left it last night except for the fact that it was clean. Not a speck of dust or feathers on the floor. It was how I had left it before I went to bed only to discover an angel had crashed into my apartment.

Was it all a dream?

Was he just a figment of my imagination?

I stood staring at the empty couch where I last saw him sleeping so peacefully last night when a sudden feeling of sadness overwhelmed me.

Maybe I was right. Why would an angel come into my home of all places? I must have been working too much and having a restless night…But…. if he actually was real, I only wish he had stayed a bit longer.

So that I wouldn't have to be alone when I wake up.

"Ohayoo!"

"Arghhh!"

I hadn't realised, so absorbed in my own thoughts was I, that there was someone behind me wrapping their arms around my waist.

"What?"

A pointy chin rested on my shoulder as curls of blonde hair tickled my cheek, a voice whispering in my ear, "Hmmm…you smell even nicer in the morning sweetie."

That voice!

I twisted around in his arms and came face to face with bright emerald eyes gazing at me in amusement. He was dressed in a clean white shirt and dark blue jeans; part of me wondered where he'd gotten his clothes. There was not a speck of dust on his face, and I couldn't help noticing how bright and soft his silky blonde hair was and how beautiful his eyes were in the morning sunlight.

"You're…. you're here."

I felt like an utter fool blushing and gaping at him as I clutched onto his shoulders. Part of me was annoyed that the baka was here but I also felt a flicker of joy in my heart at seeing him again.

Maybe I have been alone for far too long to remember what it feels like to have someone there, holding me close in the morning.

"Of course sweetie. I wouldn't leave you for the world."

[Grrrrrr…]

I looked up at him horror-struck as we heard his stomach growling and the sneaky look hidden in his eyes, together with his tightening embrace, cued me in on things to come.

"Hmmm…. but I am rather hungry. How about a morning kiss?" he drawled.

Panic spread through my heart as I struggled to get out of his arms.

"Get off of me you stupid angel!"

"I'll let you go if you give me a kiss."

"No!"

I can't believe I am having this discussion with him.

His lips pouted and his eyelashes fluttered sweetly at me.

"Come on Rannie. Considering I fixed your house and your so called pot plants I think I should deserve some credits don't you think?"

"Nani?" I looked at him questioningly.

Yohji rolled his eyes at me and let go of my waist. Before I could escape from his clutches he grabbed my arm pulled me towards the balcony opening the door.

"Yo…Yohji! I'm going to be…."

It…it was beautiful. All the broken pots and soil had just vanished from the tiles. Rose and lavender plants surrounded the railings; different colours of roses ranging from red to yellow, pink and purple all stood up in their magnificent bloom. The smell of lavender drifted into the air as the morning sunlight cast its glow onto the flowers; the morning dew making them sparkle as if come to life.

Aya would have loved seeing this. She always was someone that would admire beautiful things.

"Hey…. you okay?"

It is simply incredible.

"Th…thank you."

It was all I could say and all I could give at the moment without breaking down in tears. If only Aya were still here, she would have latched onto my arm and laughed, her sweetness filling the scented air.

But now…. it was far too quiet.

Unconsciously tears welled up in my eyes.

My chin was gently tilted up as those enchanting eyes met mine again. I could only stare back at them and lose myself in those beautiful orbs.

Do all angels have beautiful eyes like this?

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you more upset."

I shook my head and looked away. Feeling so venerable all of a sudden. But before I could register what was happening, a pair of warm lips descended upon mine making me gasp in shock at the sudden close contact.

"Stttopp."

I struggled a bit but slowly without realising I was kissing him back just as gently. Maybe it was the sudden need for someone to hold me close, telling me everything was going to be all right and that I would never be alone again. Whatever it was, I felt at the moment, the gentle touches Yohji gave me, sent warmth throughout my body making me shiver in delight.

Then as soon as the warmth faded away, I stumbled back from him and rushed back into my apartment.

"Damn it! I am going to be late. Brad will get so annoyed at me."

I rushed to the bathroom to make myself presentable and was hurrying out towards the door when a hand pulled me back by my wrist.

"I'm coming as well."

I could only look up at him in shock.

"What?! You…. you can't. I mean what am I going to say to Brad. Can't you do something else while I'm gone."

I never thought angels could be just as stubborn as humans.

"No. I'm not remaining coped up in this goddamn room."

"But! You can't just come to work with me!"

Yohji only looked at down at me with a mischievous glint in his emerald eyes, while already opening the door.

"Come on sweetie. Shouldn't we be going?"

Sigh. If only I didn't have to go to work then I could rush back inside my room and chase him down with my katana every time he calls me that name.

"You'd better not do anything crazy."

Yet as I walked down the stairs and onto the street I swear I could hear a chuckle behind my back and a voice murmuring, "Of course not sweetie."

* * * * * * *

"Yohji! Stop fooling around! Let's go."

I feel like I'm some terrible parent dragging an annoying brat around the street. Almost every shop we passed in front of, found that stupid angel with his face glued onto the side panels and practically jumping up and down in excitement.

Hasn't he seen all of this before? I would have thought angels would know everything about the world.

"Hey Ran! Check this out!"

I almost gasp when I saw where Yohji was heading.

"YOHJI!"

"What?" he looked at me innocently.

"You…don't go in there. It's only for people…you know." I knew I was blushing beet red as I could feel my face heating up.

Oh god! I can't believe I'm standing here in the middle of the street dragging some stupid moron, who's about to go into a love hotel.

"You mean that's where people go when they want to fuck." Yohji said casually.

"YOHJI!"

He laughed and grabbed me by the waist. "Oh but we don't need a room, we can always do it here" he whispered huskily in my ear. I think I almost fainted, but I managed to push him away angrily and stomped off.

Damn him. Why am I getting stuck with him? He's such an annoying pest.

But then a part of me enjoys his company.

* * * * * * *

Finally we made it to the shop where I work. It's nothing fancy, only a small store around the corner where people come for some scented oils, massages and classes that shows how to connect with your spiritual self. Usually not that many customers come, but we do have quite a few affectionate clients that turn up to most of my classes.

I guess it won't be any different today.

I opened the door of the shop; the jingle of the bells indicating my arrival. I knew there were bound to be people already waiting for me to give my class today. Before I could even apologise for my lateness, I was grabbed around the waist and was kissed soundly on the lips.

I pushed the annoying redhead away from me.

"Schu you idiotic German! Get off me!"

I struggled against the redhead with my arms still trapped in his grasp. Schu just held onto me tighter, kissing me again. Finally he broke off and tugged one of my ear tails, playing around with it and brushing it along my cheeks.

"Oh but Kätzchen I missed you love. I have been calling you all week and you haven't replied."

"I was busy."

Why is everyone molesting me today!?

"Ahem."

I peered over Schu's shoulder to see Brad glaring at me impatiently. He was standing onto the side, his arms crossed, his glasses giving him that air of cold demeanour.

I knew he was going to lecture me for being late.

"Ran. You are twenty three minutes and fourteen seconds late."

"Aa. Gomen. I…."

Then Schu pushed Brad out of the way and dragged me towards the room. "Yeah yeah whatever Braddy. You know that already from last night."

"…"

I turned around to find where Yohji was only to realise he was already chatting up with some customers in the corner. I almost fell onto the floor when I saw him bent down towards Ken, who is one of our regular customers, making him blush a bright red.

"YOHJI!" I practically screamed at him. I think this is getting too much for me. My throat is sore from screaming at him the whole day. I stood there trying to imagine what my life would be if I have to constantly be watching out for him everyday.

I don't want to think about it.

"Yohji?"

Schu looked over to the other side of the room and for one instant I saw two pairs of emerald eyes clashing dangerously.

"Who's Yohji?" he demanded.

Oh my head hurts.

Yohji barged in and grabbed me close, holding me to his chest possessively as he eyed the German up and down.

"I'm his sweet, beautiful, every man's dream, goddamn sexy lover."

"Nani??!! You stupid ang~~~~mmpphhh."

Schu eyed us suspiciously as I tried to mumble my words with Yohji's hands covering my mouth.

"Lover eh? Where did you meet? When? How? How long have you known him? Has he fucked you yet? He better not because you said I could do that."

I pried the blonde's hands away from my mouth and glared angrily at the German.

"SCHU! I was drunk when I said that!"

"Oh yeah the damn kitten sure loves to scream when I fu…."

"YOHJI!"

What have I ever done to deserve this?

"RAN! You are now thirty-five minutes and fifty-two seconds late. We have customers waiting."

I gave them my deadliest glare, muttering 'shi-ne' every moment or so. But both of them just looked innocently at me and smirked.

God it's like they were made for each other.

I quickly put my belongings inside the drawers and made my way towards the room. Already I could sense a terrible headache forming as I took out the lavender scents I was going to introduce to the class today.

As I was preparing myself I could not help but feel a smile forming on my lips.

I don't think I have smiled lately, not for a very long time.

Even though Yohji was one hell of an annoying bastard he…. there was something about him that made my life felt so much brighter.

I think he's the light that I have lost long ago.

I only hope it doesn't fades out too soon.

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TBC~~~~

Well that's another chapter folk! Surprisingly quite a number of people like this fic. Woah! I would have thought it was a bit too sappy and cute for others. Well for me it is.

*L* The visit to the store did actually happen during the movie but of course I added my bits here and there and introduced schu n brad into the fic. Hp no one minds. Hee. Okay like I said, update will be slow. (Keeps mumbling to self: two more weeks, two more weeks, two more weeks…)

A few people asked me about the movie. It was on air a while back, and I dunno if they have subbed versions. I mean I just watched the original canto one. So I'm not so sure myself where u can get it unless u understands cantonese. Hee.

Thanks for the reviews. Believe me they are the only things that keeps me motivated these days despite how lazy I am at not updating. Keep the reviews coming ppl! *hugs*

A very tired Sardius-chan ^___^