Author's Rants: Hehe...so someone FINALLY noticed I named chapter seven's title after a song from the Backstreet Boys. xD Hey, I'm a fan of them too...hehe...it's just funny that someone noticed... xD ALSO! Thanks Numinor29 about All Saints Day... Hehe...I kinda forgot that one.. o.o Good thing I can still add that in since chapter 7 took place in October. xD And on one more note, I apologize about the delay, for I've fallen victim to the terrible disease of WRITERS BLOCK:dundunDUN:

Disclaimer: :gonk: you should know by now...

My Twilight Serenade

Chapter 8: Mistletoe

Another month passed by, the students of Elison May continued to prepare for finals. But on November first, the holiday of All Saints almost drove Asakura Hao to his breaking point. His roommate, Jeanne "grounded" him from coming to school that day to make sure he wouldn't do anything stupid. But unfortunately...

"Now Hao, I'm warning you! If you leave this room you won't like what you see!" The Iron Maiden warned the demon as she stood in the threshold staring at Hao who was sitting on his bed.

"Relax my dear. You can trust me." Hao said in a mocking tone. Jeanne frowned. "I don't believe you."

The long haired boy grinned. "That's cold Jeanne." The silver haired female made no reply to him; she just kept eyeing him down. A few moments later Hao just had to ask. "Why are you grounding me anyway?" Jeanne flinched. "B-Because! It's for your own good! Besides, it's only for today!"

Hao saw he pushed the right button and stood up, walking over to the angelic girl, hovering over her. "And if I don't stay?" Jeanne sighed and stepped back, the threshold dividing them. "Fine. But don't say I didn't warn you." Was the last thing she said as she closed the door in his face. The iron maiden gripped the doorknob and took a deep breath. "Just in case you do try to get out..." she mumbled and released the knob and headed down the narrow corridor to the elevator.

Hao stared blankly at the door. "I'm sorry my dove, but I don't follow anyone's orders." he mumbled slyly and tried to teleport away...but couldn't. "What the...?" Hao reached for the doorknob and flung the door open, and stared at the hallway. It looked like nothing was trying to block him. But just to make sure, he slowly reached his hand out towards the door; and as it was about to pass through and force field stopped his fingers from stretching out any further. Hao banged on what looked like mid-air and everytime his fists came in contact with the threshold he saw the force field blocking him.

The demonic boy smirked. "How clever of her." he said to himself. He drew his hand close to him and lit a small flame in his palm. "But I'm still stronger than you Jeanne." He mumbled in satisfaction. Hao then stretched out his flaming hand towards field and when they collided there was a bright flash of light and Hao triumphed again and passed through the threshold with no hesitation and teleported towards the school, not knowing he should've listened to what his "dove" was telling him.

Once Hao arrived he pretty much went insane and all Jeanne did was sigh and say. "You had it coming to you..." and the rest just kind of speaks for itself...

Next is December, the month of Christmas and final exams. The finals took place on the 23rd. While the students were testing, decorations were being put up. Hao and Jeanne sat beside each other near the top of the rows. Jeanne was working hard and the other struggled. And from time to time again Hao would try to peer over the girl's shoulder to get a peak of her answers but Jeanne would just gut him with her elbow, not even tossing glares at him to stay away. Finally, the exams ended and classes were dismissed. Hao stood up and stretched.

"Man! What a pain that was!"

Jeanne rose up and collected her things. "How many questions did you answer?"

"Correctly?" he asked, glancing over towards her. She didn't return the glance. "At all." she answered. Hao sulked. "Not much."

Once the stairway was cleared the two slid out and strolled out into the crowded halls. The Christmas decorations looked amazing and Jeanne was almost in awe. Hao could care less. After a little pushing and shoving the two reached the lobby. "Come on...lets go back to the dorm. I'm tired." said Hao letting out a yawn. "Alright." Jeanne replied. And the two left the North Wing.

Christmas Eve was like a small day off to the students. But it was Christmas day where things happened...

Iron Maiden Jeanne fluttered her crimson eyes open and saw Hao gazing down at her. He smiled. "You just love sleeping in don't you?" Jeanne threw herself up. "I slept in again?" she asked. "Yes." Hao replied. "You missed the first sermon."

"Oh no!" Jeanne flew out of her bed. This was the second time she was late for something. The first time wasn't as bad but this was Christmas! The day she swore to herself that she'd wake up early and participate in every activity. "Why didn't you wake me up?" she asked in a panic while changing into a causal sweater and jeans, not caring the Hao was in the room and possibly watching her. "You looked so cute and innocent." He replied. Jeanne put on a golden cross necklace and rushed to the door. "Aren't you coming Hao?" she asked looking back at him. Hao chuckled. "I'll escort you my dear." he said as he lifted Jeanne off her feet and teleported them to the North Wing's lobby. He released her.

"Thanks." She said throwing Hao and quick smile before running off. Hao sat down on one of the chairs and pulled out a book, put on his reading glasses and waited for his angel to return.

Jeanne ran back and forth, up and down the entire building doing everything at once. It was hours before she finished. She appeared in the lobby and was completely out of breath. Hao glanced up from his book at the breathless girl. "You're done already?" He asked, closing his book and taking off his glasses. The angel slumped towards the main entrance and leaned against the door. "Yes." She mumbled. Hao stood up and walked over to her. "Are you alright?" he asked in a somewhat amused tone.

"Yes, I'm fine." Jeanne replied before swallowing saliva and standing up straight. She stared up at a smiling Hao and tilted her head. "What is it?" she asked. Hao pointed up. The Iron Maiden glanced up and stared in horror. What was above them you ask?

Mistletoe.

"What is that doing there?" Jeanne asked, stunned and horrified. "Coincidence isn't it?" Hao asked victoriously. Jeanne stared at the boy. "Did you put that there?" she asked, getting angry. Hao shrugged. "Does it really matter?"

Jeanne blushed. Hao saw this and leaned towards her, resting his hands on her shoulders. The girl froze. She tried to move but was too nervous. Hao moved in closer...but just as their lips where to touch...

"HAAAOOOO!" shouted a female voice.

The brunette paused. He glanced over and saw a huge crowd of girl staring at him. Hao stood up and gazed at them. "Ladies...?" Jeanne had her eyes glued to the boy. She saw a drop over sweat pour from the side of his face. She didn't know if it was the heat temperature in the room of if he was just nervous.

The group of what looked like hundreds of girls the pulled out mistletoe and held it out toward the long haired boy. "Ohh Haaaooo!" they said in unison in a cheerful tone. Jeanne chuckled. "Looks like you have some fan girls Hao."

"A few! You mean a few hundred!" he replied, afraid to take his eyes off. "What do you we do? You can't exactly teleport in front of them." Jeanne whispered. Hao grabbed her hand and kicked the door open. "Come on!" He shouted, pulling Jeanne as he dashed out of the building, the legion of girls chasing them.

Hao ran faster, still dragging his angel behind him. "Hao, this is what you get for being so flirty!" Jeanne exclaimed, trying to keep her pace and not fall behind and be trampled. "I can't help it! It's in my nature!" Hao replied. He spotted a bush around a corner and dived into it, pulling Jeanne in too. The two remained still as the group ran past the bush screaming Hao's name.

"You really are popular..." Jeanne whispered as the girls past. Hao popped up, still gripping the silver haired maiden's hand. "It's clear...lets go." he said, tugging Jeanne's hand. She stood up and walked with Hao, blushing lightly. Hao guided Jeanne to the grove of trees that had completely lost their leaves. He let go of her and leaned against the tree that Emily left her foot imprint on and caught his breath. Jeanne giggled, this was the first time he had to run and not use shamanic powers and it amused Jeanne in ways she couldn't explain. "Thanks for not leaving me there." she said.

Hao pushed himself off the tree and swallowed his saliva. "I couldn't let you be trampled. You're too delicate." he said turning towards her. The two gazed in each other's eyes. Jeanne blushed. Just then, it started to snow on them but neither of them took their eyes off each other. Hao smiled and was the first to speak. "Merry Christmas my angel." He said sweetly, still kept his eyes on her blushing face. He then leaned towards her...

and stole her first kiss

ChibiLaryla: Whhee! They kiss! What now huh:O But now, school is starting again and I'm ashamed that this isn't over. ;o; I'm sorry! But I'll try to write even though school's starting! Please have faith in me!

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