SPIN THE BOTTLE

Found the happiness I seeked

Shido sighed as he rang the doorbell to the mansion for the third time. The place was so huge that the maids couldn't hear it half the time! The door suddenly clicked open.

"I'm so sorry, Mr.Fuyuki! I was in the library dusting and-" burst out the maid who had opened it.

"It's alright!" Shido said quickly, not liking so much formality, "Where's Madoka?"

"Upstairs, sir," the maid said cheerfully, relieved that she wasn't in trouble. On the other hand, Mr.Fuyuki was never mean. Nor was Miss Madoka.

Shido headed for his room, removing his vest and sighing. He needed a bath. He took a quick peek into Madoka's room and saw her sleeping peacefully. He stopped his pace and watched her. He kept telling himself to move and not look like a stalker. 'But there's a difference…after all, I DO live here. So, there's no harm…' She was so innocent…so beautiful. What had he done to deserve even meeting her? Her breathing was slow and calm.

It was weird. Since the day in the Honky Tonk where they had kissed quite a bit, she had blushed every time they flirted. He still hadn't worked up the courage to ask her out. What the hell was wrong with him? He knew she loved him! And vice versa. Somehow, things weren't going the way he thought it would. He thought that had confirmed something. But she shied away. Was this the first time she had ever loved? It sure was his. Who could he love in that damned hellhole he used to live in?

Madoka shifted slightly. He held his breath. Had she heard his breathing? Her ears were pretty sensitive after all! She let out a small whimper. 'She's probably having a nightmare…' Shido thought, concerned. 'Should I wake her up out of it?' He took a doubtful step towards her.

She turned away from him, writhing. She was muttering something. Shido stepped into the room quietly, like a cat. Her whispers became clearer. Shido stopped dead in his tracks, his heart skipping several beats.

"Shido…push harder…" she moaned in a whisper. He almost yelped but gulped it down. The result was him coughing. He grimaced as Madoka's eyes fluttered slowly open.

"Who is it?" Madoka mumbled, sitting up.

"I-uh-" Shido stammered.

"Shido!" Madoka's cheeks turned bright red. Even through the darkness, Shido could see it.

"Sorry Madoka!" Shido said quickly, "I just came in to say goodnight!"

"Oh, well…" Madoka mumbled. She paused then continued, "You didn't hear anything did you?"

"No! Of course not!" Shido said a little too quickly. He secretly slapped himself. Why couldn't he lie better?

Madoka blushed again, "Sorry…I shouldn't have-"

"No," Shido sighed, sitting down next to Madoka, "I'm an idiot to have stepped inside. It's just that…well, you looked so peaceful…nothing was troubling you…sorry I had to disturb that like an idiot." He smiled gently. There was a certain amount of sadness in his gaze. He was thankful Madoka couldn't see it. That was probably a mean comment, but he couldn't do much about it. Sometimes her handicap was a good thing. Not for him but for her as well. But only rarely. He felt her hand brushing his cheek. He looked up. She looked worried.

"Shido?"

He sighed and held her hand on his cheek. He was not worth her worrying about.

"What's wrong Shido?" Madoka persisted.

There was no use hiding anything from her. She could tell anyways. "It's just that…well…after the whole game in the Honky Tonk and after…we haven't, you know, done anything. I would ask you out but is something bothering you? Because you don't seem to want to give in to any of my advances…"

Madoka raised her eyebrows, "I thought you weren't giving in to any of my advances!"

Shido laughed, "I guess both of us are pretty daft, huh?"

Madoka smiled, "Yes, I guess so!"

"Well then we should start over!" Shido said, for the first time in his life feeling exceptionally bright, "How about we go to the park tomorrow? Except not the usual visits. This time we'll be alone, with proper food and everything! "

"Yes, sure!" Madoka replied, grinning. Her smile drooped a little.

Shido was worried, "What happened?"

"Do we have to start only tomorrow…not any earlier?"

Shido blinked. Was this Madoka? She was suddenly naughty for God's sakes! He grinned slyly, "Wellll…" He took the hand he had been holding at his cheek and brought it down to his lips, quietly kissing it, softly. Madoka gasped, realizing what he was doing with her hand. He began kissing it plainly yet softly all the way up her arm until he reached her collarbone. He pecked it once then slowly, tenderly, sucked it. Madoka moaned. He smiled against her skin. Tonight was his night. He had marked her and she rightfully belonged to him.

The bells of the Honky Tonk rang. Ban and Ginji looked up, doubtfully, wondering who had come. Kazuki smiled at them as he took a seat next to Ginji, "Some coffee, Paul, please."

"Sure thing," Paul said, his back to Kazuki.

"So, what's the latest news, Kazuki?" Ginji asked, his normal cheerful self.

"Nothing's going on. Makubex asked me to report that everything is fine there. At least it's a lot more peaceful at any rate."

"That's good," Ginji muttered, darkly.

"Ginji!" Natsumi said, coming out of the back kitchen and untying her apron, "I'm leaving. So, you'll pick me up at 7?"

"Yep!" Ginji grinned broadly back. She smiled sweetly, kissed him then walked out.

Kazuki turned to Ginji, "Well! Somebody's getting friendly!"

"You haven't seen the worst of it," Ban muttered, sounding like he could puke, "I mean, they're so…they're too happy!"

Kazuki laughed, "You're probably too cold to understand things like that. But Ginji and Natsumi aren't the only over-friendly ones!"

"Who else?" Ban and Ginji asked together, surprised.

"Our dear beast master is messing around with violins," Kazuki said, trying not to sound proud. Ban sighed, "Why is it that I don't have any fun at all when Zoo Boy does?"

Ginji's eyes were close to watering, "Really? Wow! I never knew that Shido could play violin! He and Madoka could play a concert together!"

Kazuki and Ban groaned loudly.

"Goddamit, Ginji," Paul said, handing Kazuki his coffee, "Even I understood. And I wasn't even listening to Kazuki properly!"

Ginji's eyebrows creased. He sat in wonder. Ban sighed loudly and whacked his head, "Get there faster!"

Ginji's eyes suddenly widened, "WOW! Really? I'm so happy for them!"

Ban slapped his hand on his forehead and shook his head, annoyed. Kazuki couldn't help but want to do that. Of course he didn't. "Anyway," he continued as though Ginji had never turned into the slowest thing to walk the Earth, "They've been going out for a while. I'm pretty sure Shido will go to the next phase sometime."

"The next phase?" Ban asked, amazed, "He hasn't even been there."

"Huh?" was all Ginji said.

Kazuki rolled his eyes this time, unable to help himself, "Not that way. Of course they've been there. No, he may even ask her to marry him pretty soon. But I really really doubt he'll do it that fast. But if it goes at this rate, they'll probably end up getting married sometime or the other."

"Right," Ban muttered, turning back to his coffee.

"Huh?" Ginji blinked. A few minutes later, he landed on the cold cement outside the Honky Tonk.

A/N: Well? Too short? Too quick? I'm waiting. REVIEW! I'm kind of nervous about this chapter! I know I have young reviewers so I can't do much about lemon scenes. I'll try for those who want it. But I won't guarantee full-fledged versions! Hehe. You can let your imaginations run free though! Hope to see lots of reviews.