Author's Rants:yawn: O.O Wow...100 reviews! Yay:D (Thank you all! This shows that 100? people read this!) But setting that aside... Another hurricane is coming my way. Joy. I'm just so annoyed by hurricane season...argh... Why can't we always just get perfect weather? There would only be rain and nothing more. Aw well, beggars can't be choosers. Here's chapter...nine? o.o

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My Twilight Serenade

Chapter 9: Innocence

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.

Jeanne's face transformed into a beat red color. The feel of Asakura Hao's luscious lips against hers made the Iron Maiden want to melt. Jeanne was too tense to make Hao deepen his kiss. So, unfortunately, no matter how hard he didn't want to, he pulled himself away. The angel just stood baffled at what had just happened. She blinked at the devil as he drew away, a satisfied smirk on his face.

It took a moment for Jeanne to grab a hold of her senses again. And when she did, she had finally realized that Hao did it again. He took advantage of her as always. But this time...he went to far as stealing a virgin's kiss. The Iron Maiden clenched her fist of all the negative thoughts that poured in her brain. She tilted her head down and bit her lower lip. Hao stood still, awaiting her next move. He was prepared for a blushing angel...but he wasn't prepared for this.

"Hao Asakura..." Jeanne mumbled.

Jeanne growled. "Please forgive my actions my Lord..." she mumbled quiet enough for Hao not to hear and to prepare herself for her next action. She took a deep breath.

"You scum!" She exclaimed, tossing a mighty slap across the young man's face. The impact of Jeanne's hand to Hao's cheek almost sent him flying. She slapped harder than Anna!

The two froze in their positions for minutes before Hao placed his fingers on the stinging cheek in astonishment. Jeanne felt tears building up in her eyes. She took a step back, biting her lower lip harder before taking off like her life was on the line. She didn't know where she was running.

Anywhere her feet carried her...

As long as she could be alone.

Hao on the other hand, regained himself too and pressed his hand on his face, a sly smirk appearing on his face. "I guess I went too far again..." He chuckled more. Hao was clipping the wings off of his dove more and more...

Meanwhile...

The angel ran endlessly throughout the schoolyard. She didn't know where she could go where she could be by herself...because she knew Hao would find her. But she knew she had to find shelter soon, because of the fact that the cold air stabbed any of her exposed flesh. Where could she go?

The chapel?

No... Too obvious

Her dorm?

Defiantly not. For reasons that are too obvious.

The school building?

No...Too many people.

Emily and Alyssa's dorm?

She wasn't even sure they were there...

By now she could feel her tears welling up in her eyes. She finally managed to pick a place to go, and just let her feet carry her there...

Iron Maiden Jeanne was in the South Wing; the middle school students dorm building. Jeanne was crotched down in a dark corner of the lobby, holding her knees close to her resembling a homeless fellow. Jeanne's usual bright; full of life crimson eyes was now dull amber like color. Her shimmering silver hair was now a boring gray. The lobby was quiet since all children were in the North Wing performing in all kinds of activities. So it was just her and the lady behind the counter in the five star room. Since Jeanne was basically the only one there she was free to let herself cry. Though she didn't understand why she was sobbing. It was just a kiss she told herself. But it was the fact that HAO kissed her...out of all people it was Hao; her complete opposite; her one true enemy.

Jeanne placed her fingers on her lips. The part that annoyed her the most was that...she liked it. Hao's lips were soft and warm. When his pressed against hers, it felt right; like they were made for each other. It was like time had stopped when the two collided. Jeanne loved that new feeling. But Hao is basically a devil. Lust is one of the cardinal sins which are a part of him. And the angel was a victim of losing her innocence.

Jeanne shook her head. This was all nonsense. She was a loyal follower of God and will not allow herself to fall into darkness. She lifted her head in determination. "I will not let him get the best of me." She said with enthusiasm. Jeanne stood up and dusted herself off. Then, the doors busted open a group of middle school children came rushing in; presents and wreaths and all other types of goodies in their arms. Jeanne smiled warmly at the sight of their joy. "I shouldn't bring myself down at Christmas..." said the saint warm-heartedly. She took a few steps out of the dark corner she resided in. Jeanne watched the children rush to the elevator to go to their dorms. "I should apologize to him..." she mumbled.

"There you are!" exclaimed a certain male whose voice Jeanne had stuck in her brain. She spun around to find Asakura Hao standing behind her with a huge smile on his face, as if nothing happened. "You...found me?" asked Jeanne, surprised he noticed her before she expected. Hao laughed. "Yes! But I have to hand it to you; I never imagined you were here. I checked the chapel, our dorm, the WHOLE North Wing, and even those two blond girl's dorm. I never expected you to be here or all places!"

Jeanne smirked. "Then I guess I did well." Hao said nothing, he just kept his smile. Jeanne's sarcastic smirk faded as she got to the point. "I'm very sorry I slapped you Hao." she said, her head tilted down in shame.

Hao rubbed his cheek, remembering the powerful impact Jeanne threw at him. "It's alright...really." Jeanne glanced up at the long haired boy. She could tell he was trying to not do anything stupid. The Iron Maiden bit her lip. "I'm just...sorry."

"Tsk, keep apologizing and I won't show you anymore sympathy my dear." He said while rustling her hair playfully. Jeanne giggled. She lifted her head up and made eye contact with Hao. He smiled somewhat seductively, but Jeanne was feeling lenient. She smiled brightly.

"Merry Christmas Hao."

ChibiLaryla: Eh, this was more of a fluff chapter. ;o; And a little hard to write. But I think I'm like...half way done? O.o;;;

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