The Truth between Lust and Love

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Chapter II: First Date

Kuroro's POV

Lust is considered to be one of the 7 deadly sins. But what is the real difference between lust and love? I do not understand for I still haven't witnessed either feeling. If you want someone really badly, would you consider it as lust? Or love?

I decided to disperse the Brigade for a while. The auctions at Yorkshin are still months away. I wanted to relax, one day, just stroll around, if possible, buy a good book. Yes, even though we are thieves, we still know how to acquire some things normally. Okay, so maybe only simple things.

Anyway, I was still walking around when I saw someone really familiar at a café window. Too much attractive to be left unnoticed. I went inside and greeted that person.

Ceres. The fourth member of the Brigade.

She was reading a book when I interrupted her. Indeed she was too beautiful. I've always told her to try to go on a date. She tried once, but she ended up killing her date. Said she didn't like his approach. After that, she refused all my offers for her to do it again.

But, come to think of it, I never tried to ask her out. A bit strange for me to do such a thing, but it's still an experience worth trying.

Right?

Dates often lead to form new relationships, if lucky. But if we do form one, I believe that we have to keep it as a secret from the brigade.

After saying my praises on her, she started to blush again.

"You're blushing."

"It's okay, at least I'm not the only one!" she sneered.

I glanced myself at a mirror and saw that I too was blushing. Her face seems different when she smiles.

"It's a bit awkward for me to say such things, but what do you say?" I felt myself redden even more. She stared at me as if trying to analyze what I'm planning.

"Please don't stare at me like that…I feel like I'm melting…. and besides, you shouldn't consider me as…"

"..the Danchou? No, I never did consider you as a leader when outside the Brigade…you're question is a bit tough you know."

I smiled.

"I can't believe I'm gonna do to this again…just try to stop me when I've reached my killing mode.

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It's my first time to go on a date so I hope everything would go smoothly. I'm still trying to decide if I should take her to a restaurant or just see a movie, but since this is a date, I'll let her decide. I went to her apartment to see if she is ready.

"Let's go?" she was wearing a white halter top and a dark blue denim mini skirt with a belt to match. I blushed a bit when I saw her.

"Is something wrong?" she asked. "Hey…you're blushing!" she added sarcastically. She really had a hot body. "Kuroro's blushing! Kuroro's blushing!" she taunted.

"If you don't stop teasing…" she suddenly came closely, just a few centimeters from my face. I could feel her breathe from my neck.

"You're gonna do what?" she said seductively.

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She decided to watch a movie. A horror film. I bought some sodas and popcorn. When we got inside, I noticed that we were the only ones there. Was it still too early? It's only 9:00 though. We sat at the very center and watched.

As the movie was at it's climax, I noticed her shiver, so without even saying, I took my jacket off and covered it to her.

"Huh?"

"I noticed you we're getting cold."

"I…thank you.."

She was blushing again. I'm not sure what I should do next. This is my first date.

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"That's just gross wasn't it?" she suddenly said.

"…W-what…I…ummm…" I was still in deep thought; I wasn't even paying the movie any attention.

She looked at me, a bit concern in her eyes.

"You look tense…what's the matter?"

"N-no…it's nothing…"

"Don't be."

"What?"

"I mean don't be tense. You're probably feeling uncomfortably because it's your first time to go on a date. Just go with the flow and be yourself. That's the main idea."

I don't know how or why but when she told me that, I felt relieved, somehow. She laid her head on my shoulder and held my arm.

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Most women prefer to be walked home after dates so I told her that instead of taking the bus, I'd just walk her home. The night is a bit chilly so I told her to just wear my jacket.

"It's funny you know." She grinned.

"What is?"

"That you never had a date before."

I blushed. "..W-what do you mean?"

"You're good-looking, charming…you're a bit nice…somehow…"

"I know that!" I said, sarcastically grinning. But I stopped when she suddenly poked me in the forehead. What was that for? I looked at her and saw her face. She was smiling. But there was something strange; different in the way she smiled.

"…Just walk me home!"

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When we reached her apartment, she took a key from her pouch bag and opened the door.

"Care to join me for coffee?"

"Coffee?" What for?

"Well, it has been a bit chilly outside. If you'll drink coffee, you'll feel better."

I reconsidered her offer.

Her apartment wasn't that big or small. Just enough for her. She prefers things to be simple. It really suits her natural beauty.

She took my jacket off and went to the kitchen.

"You've got a nice place." I said.

She went back to the living room with a tray containing two cups of steaming coffee and a plate of cookies.

"Thanks for the compliment. Have a drink!" she sat next to me on the couch.

I nodded and took the other cup.

"Hey…thanks…"

"Huh? For what?"

"For asking me out, it's really been a while since I had a decent date, really."

"It's nothing…I should be the one to apologize…"

"For what?"

"Well, it's my first time and I really have no idea on what to do…."

She suddenly placed a finger at my lips.

"Lie, you don't have to apologize for anything at all, since you're a first timer. You're actually pretty good for someone who has no idea on dating…. funny thing is, you keep telling me to go on a date when you're the one who has no experience in doing it."

I smiled sheepishly. "Well, to be honest, I haven't thought of such things before, unlike now. All the time, I'm always thinking of the Brigade…"

"I know that the group's your priority, since you're the leader, but you don't have to act like it and be serious all the time. You should try to relax sometimes. Even the others do it, so why don't you, right?"

"Guess, I should be saying thanks for that."

The night never ended for us I think. Our conversation was endless. It's like I've met a new person all of a sudden. I felt something else when I'm with her. But the question is, will it always be like this with the two of us? I still don't know and I'm still hoping that the answer would be positive.

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All right! Thought it'll never end! anyway, thank for the people who gave reviews instantly, i really appreciate it, honestly. i'll try to make the next chappie as soon as possible...

to shadow-wind auror domo! i'd never thought it'll be that funny but still, thanks...the truth is, i'm that much good in writing romantic fics but...i'm trying to use my romantic side in doing it so try to remind me if its getting a bit overboard..again, thanks! hope you'll read the next chappie!