(A/N): Thank you my dear readers for such lovely reviews! I won't let you down.

Chapter 2:

Preparations

Wide ruby eyes opened as sun rays beamed on Chrno's face. He got up and yawned. He didn't remember when he went to sleep yesterday. He only remembered his conversation with Elder and blushed. Had he really confessed his love for Rosette? Geez, that wasn't good...

Chrno looked around the cottage, he noticed that Elder was still sleeping, despite the snores, but also because all was exactly the same as last night. The dirty coffee cups were still laying in the assortment of dirty dishes and the coffee maker was still full of that brown liquid, though it was already cold.

Chrno shivered as he put his red cloak on, it was indeed very cold since last night it started snowing again. The violet haired demon decided to go wake up Rosette if she wanted to enjoy her birthday since early in the morning. When he was about to open the door he stopped in his tracks looking pensive. He still didn't have the gift prepared. He sighed noticing that he would need help in order to get it right. Azmaria would surely help since she is always so kind-hearted and Satella would never refuse something he asked her.

He imagined Satella's reaction.

"Satella I need your help please," said Chrno.

"Anything for my most precious pet!" Shouted the jewel witch hugging him and pressing his blushing face against her breasts.

Chrno shivered with only imagining it, "Me? A pet? I better ask Azmaria first."

After this he forced the door open and headed to an immense world of white. He looked around the convent's grounds. Normally they seemed black or grey because of them being made of stone, but not today. Today the place seemed more innocent because of the white and thick blanket of snow that covered the grass and the towers. The trees were bald, no birds could be seen, and the place was quiet.

Maybe the silence was due to the hour. It was just 8:00 AM, at this hour some militias or ministers were up already but half of the building was deserted.

He started walking through the long corridors inhaling the fresh winter air and planning what he would do in order to impress Rosette. He was so busy in his thoughts that he didn't notice someone coming and bumped against it.

Chrno was aimed to the floor as a pile of papers followed after him. He grumbled something silently as he got up to apologize. When his ruby eyes met the orbs of the other person he flinched.

"Sister Kate!"

The fuming head nun stood in front of him with a dead glare set on poor little Chrno. Chrno noticed the teacup she was carrying on top of her hood and her report laying in the floor.

Chrno laughed nervously as he took the papers from the floor and handed it to Sister Kate whose evil stare hadn't change one tiny bit.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going..." murmured Chrno glancing at the floor.

Sister Kate mumbled something about allowing demons in a convent and prepared to continue on her way.

"Ano, Sister Kate, may I talk to you for a second?"

The still fuming nun stopped and turned to him, "What is it?"

Chrno gulped, "Well you see, today's Rosette's birthday and I want to make something special for her..." he stopped and glanced at Sister Kate.

"Continue," she said coldly.

"Well, and I must ask you if you'd allow us to leave to town for just today."

Sister Kate stared at the young demon with an unemotional stare; stone was even softer than she was right now.

"...Alright. But just for today and I want you here before midnight."

Chrno's face lit up with excitement as he smiled and bowed at her, "Thank you."

After saying this he continued walking toward Rosette's dormitory. Sister Kate stared at the young boy looking pensive. Then she turned and continued walking on her way to her office.

´ I just hope that this doesn't got any farther than friendship...´

Chrno continued on his way when he saw Azmaria walking through the corridor carrying her pamphlet for the choir and wearing a purple robe.

"Yo, Azmaria!" said Chrno cheerfully. He felt so great that Sister Kate had accepted his petition.

The albino haired Apostle turned and when she saw him she smiled and waved, "Morning Chrno."

Azmaria offered Chrno to sit with her for a moment to talk. The young demon accepted as he sat next her on the dry fountain in the garden of the Magdale Convent.

"Do you have your gift already?" asked the girl blissfully.

"Yes."

"May I ask what it is?"

Chrno glanced at her shyly, he wasn't so sure to tell her. It was pretty embarrassing. Azmaria noticed he started blushing and made puppy eyes at him, "Please, I can help you with it."

This made Chrno react. That was what he was waiting for, her help! He motioned for her to come closer as he whispered in her ear. The young Apostle's face brightened with delight at her friend's words. When they got separated she hugged him.

"Oh Chrno-kun! She's gonna love it!"

Chrno blushed more; "You really think so?"

Azmaria nodded as she clapped her hands together, "Of course, any girl would like that as a birthday gift."

Chrno smiled and turned to the floor, "I hope so," his face darkened as he continued speaking, "Ne Azmaria, I need your help with that, I'm just not good at it."

When he turned at her he noticed that Azmaria's eyes were shining with happiness and then she smiled proudly, "What is it that you need?"

"Look I have permission from Sister Kate to go town for the day so I would like to take Rosette there."

Azmaria nodded, "I will call Satella to ask her if she'd like to cooperate."

"Huh?"

" Look Chrno if you wanna take Rosette out there we need to plan things, right?"

Chrno nodded confused while brushing some of his violet locks away from his fire like eyes.

"Then let's start getting it all prepared!"

Azmaria clapped her hands together as she smiled evilly and Chrno sweatdropped. He had never seen Azmaria looking so... excited.

´I hope this works...´

(A/N): See you in the next update!

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