Author's Rants: :gonk: Like...whoa... I should kill myself for this hiatus. .. I'm sorry guys...really...I am. There's just other things in life that just draw my attention away. (Like school for instance) and when I have from time I'm usually doing something else... and I guess I kinda forgot about my stories. xD so go ahead and flame me for ignoring you :shot: But as for this story. .. It's sort of reached it's 3rd quarter... (In other words...it's coming to an end pretty soon.) I'm not cutting it short, really, I'm not. I'm just flowing with the current. I'm estimating at least five more chapters, give or take. :D Anyway, enough of me blabbering. Enjoy
Disclaimer: I wish I owned this...really. xD I do...
My Twilight Serenade
Chapter 10: Light
A couple more months passed since then. And a new semester begins; which also means that there was a class shuffle. Hao didn't know anything of this and he was a little nervous that he might lose his precious dove. Jeanne on the other hand was practically doing cartwheels that she might finally be free. Even though their dorms aren't changing, just one class without Hao peering over her shoulder or him getting a little too close would be enough for her. But alas, when the two got their new schedules...our little angel was quite depressed.
"Again?" She spat out as she scanned every one of Hao's classes down to the final punctuation. The two were about to leave their homeroom after they got their new class roster. Hao placed his hands on his hips and laughed. "I knew the headmaster wouldn't break our deal! I don't know why I was worried in the first place!" Jeanne sulked. How could she have forgotten? She's stuck with Hao for the whole year...or the pyromaniac would demolish the school and all of the people with no regret.
"Well, last semester went by pretty fast... maybe this one will too." Jeanne mumbled, trying to regain her last bit of hope. "Dream all you want my dear!" Hao exclaimed, overhearing the silver haired maiden. "No matter where you go, I'll be right there behind you!" he cackled evilly while ruffling her hair. Jeanne grumbled. "Why me? Why not Ms. Anna...or one of your lackeys?"
Hao leaned down to meet with Jeanne's eye level. "If you mean Machi, Mari, and Kanna; I don't want to." He answered coolly. Jeanne blinked. "And what is that?" Hao grinned evilly as he stood up straight and used his index finger to lift up her chin. "Because they're not half as cute as you are." Jeanne frowned and tapped Hao hand away from her. "Oh please, flattery won't get you anywhere in the long run." She stepped back and flicked her silvery locks as she turned around and gracefully walked away.
Hao watched her hair sway as she left his vision. He frowned. "The angel of life...it's my destiny to bring her down. Her spirit and will are so strong. It's usually so easy to pierce a saint with my lust." He paused for a moment, then snickered. "Oh who am I kidding? Maybe I'm just in denial? Or maybe...I just lo—I MEAN want her all for myself. Hehehe..." He rubbed the back of his head. "Close call..." He mumbled.
Nothing really changed even after the second half of the year began. Hao would flirt with Jeanne and Jeanne would just keep pushing Hao away. And the little privacy she had she spent it with Alyssa and Emily who luckily have more classes with her than the first semester. Things were pretty much the same; but, before the young maiden knew it, Saint Valentines Day hit them with an iron fist.
"Tomorrow is February 14th eh?" questioned Hao as he pointed at the 14th square on the calendar. He and Jeanne were in their dorm; Jeanne slipped into something more comfortable and Hao (not peeking) kept his eyes glued to the calendar. "Yes it is. Ugh!" Jeanne pulled her head through the head hole of a white wool sweater. "Hmmm." Hao pondered for a few moments until Jeanne signaled her decency.
Then, a little light bulb lit up above Hao's head. He turned around and smiled innocently to the girl in front of him. Jeanne blinked. "What are you planning?" she asked. "Would you lend me some money? Please?" Hao asked, a little too nicely. This drew Jeanne back for a second. "Why ask me?"
"Because I know you're very wealthy my dear; don't hide it." Hao said as his smile turned into an evil smirk. Jeanne sighed; a topic such as money wasn't worth arguing about. She walked to her dresser and pulled out her wallet from a drawer. She popped it open and pulled out a couple of bills and held it out to Hao. He reached over and lightly took the money. "This is enough thank you." He bowed his head and teleported away. Jeanne blinked in confusion. "What was that about I wonder?"
Jeanne forced her eyes open the next morning. She sat up and yawned in her usually petite way. She glanced over, expecting to see Hao staring at her; but to her surprise...he wasn't there. Jeanne rubbed her red eyes and stared in shock that for the first time...she was alone. "Oh my, it seems I've grown accustomed to you being here..." she mumbled to an imaginary Hao. After a moment, she shifted the other way and stared down. "I have grown accustomed to this...what's going to happen when the school year ends? Will I go back...to being alone?" She clutched her sheet and bit her lower lip as she tried to keep her face dry.
The Iron Maiden stepped out of the dorm building and into the cold February air. As she shuffled her way to the main building she stopped in her tracks to spot Hao who was with a girl who was obviously on of his admirers. The angel tilted her head. "What the...?"
"Uh-Uhh..." The girl blushed heavily and turned her head away, a loss for words. "You don't need to speak milady." said Hao as he pulled out a single crimson rose from behind him. "I would be honored if you would accept this. This flower fits your beauty perfectly." Upon hearing this, the girl's eyes lit up as she reached for the rose, her hands trembling. Hao noticed this and smirked lustfully. "You don't need to be nervous around me." The girl, her face the same color as her rose, avoided eye contact. "Thank you..." she mumbled and ran off giggling joyfully.
"So this is what you wanted the money for?" said Jeanne as she strolled over towards Hao. "Of course! This is Valentines Day; a day where all women should feel special." Hao shrugged in amusement. Jeanne widened her eyes. "All women? Even the teachers?"
"Some of them." Hao snickered.
The silver hair girl frowned. "You are an idiot." The brunette glanced at the girl. "Don't feel left out. I didn't forget about you." Jeanne sighed in disgust. "You are such a womanizer."
The two made their way to the main building. "Women are gentle flowers and should be treated like one."
"You don't treat me like that..." Jeanne mumbled.
"Well, I just can't help but twist your pedals."
Jeanne didn't dare reply to that remark. Instead, she changed the subject. "By the way, why did you leave so early this morning?" Hao chuckled. "Awww, did you miss me that much?" he began to laugh. "Silence." She intervened before he had the chance to tease her further. "Yes ma'am." he pouted.
The two came in sight of a girl who was leaning against the wall, reading a book. "Now, if you will excuse me for a moment." Hao pulled out a pink rose from his bag and walked over to the girl. Jeanne observed his actions. She sighed. "You're such an idiot Hao..." she mumbled sadly.
From up above in one of the classrooms. A group of boys stare down at Hao while he flirted with the girl. As they watched...they plotted. Plotted to get their revenge on Hao.
ChibiLaryla: Well, FINALLY there's chapter 10. I'll try to stay more active. I want to at least finish this story before updating anything else. xDDD It might be a little hard though. since I bought like...a ton of new games over the weekend. I'll be like...sitting in front of my TV playing Dragon Quest VIII and Magna Carta for 3 days straight saying "Must...not...close...eyes..." or "Must...defeat...boss!" Hehe! Nah, I won't do that. :O I'm like...hooked on Suikoden III at the moment so I plan in beating it first. (x-x The forth one SUCKS) I'll try to update though. xD I won't abandon you! I promise!
Next Chapter: Vacation