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Italics Means Thoughts

Two weeks later…

Hevn felt like she was walking on air. Everything felt so surreal. She felt like she was on top of the world. Where nothing could go wrong. Nothing wrong will happen now or so she thought. That was where she was wrong. Little did she know that like a hurricane. She was only experiencing the calm, before the actual storm begins.

For something was brewing. Lurking in the air. Someone was not happy with her new found happiness with Ban and is determined to put a stop to it.

Ban couldn't wipe the smile off of his face. All he seems to think about was Hevn.

Her smile.

Her angelic face.

Her warmth.

Her kindness.

The way she irritates him.

He sighed.

He was definitely falling for her if he's thinking about how much her annoyance was becoming "cute" to him.

His lighter mood was not missed by Ginji. Ginji was happy for his best friend and business partner. But he couldn't help but worry.

Natsumi had told him that perhaps Ban had moved on pretty fast and that he might hurt Hevn than he realises. Natsumi could tell that there was something going on between them. The looks they have been stealing from each other. The knowing smiles in their lips when they think no one was looking. They have been seeing a lot of each other lately. It was all gone unnoticed by Natsumi. Natsumi also knows that her employer Wan Paul, noticed these instances too.

Natsumi was worried. She had seen Kudo Himiko. The look on her face proved ominous to anyone that bothered to look her way. She was worried that Ban, Hevn and Himiko was on their way to a very destructive path, one that will end their friendships and ties forever. She had to warn Ginji. She had very bad feeling about this.

A week later at Charlie's Bar…

Ban was waiting for Hevn to arrive. This will be his first official date with her. He had wanted to pick her up from her house but Hevn did not want him to. Instead they agreed to meet at Charlie's Bar. Now the formidable Midou Ban looked anxious and nervous. He kept looking at his watch and the entrance. Eagerly awaiting for her to arrive. He again took a look at his watch. It was 7:06pm.

"She's late." Ban grumbled to himself. They had agreed to meet at 7:00 pm.

"Give her some time. She's probably making herself more beautiful for you." Charlie quipped from behind him as he dried one of glasses. Not hiding his humour at seeing his friend sweat.

Ban then turned towards his friend. Glaring at him and showing him his displeasure. Still he couldn't help but feel excitement and dread race through his veins.

"Calm down my friend. Don't get your knickers in a twist. She will come for you. I don't see why she would waste her time to a guy like you but hey, we can't all have the Jyagan." Charlie chided him. Teased him. In the hopes to try and calm down his anxious friend.

Ban was about to retort when he heard someone enter. He turned his head so fast, that anyone would have thought he had gotten whip lashed by the sudden action.

There by the door entered HEVN. In all her Beautiful glory. Unlike her "normal" clothes. She was dressed in a simple white tube dress and a light cardigan. All eyes was turned to her as she made her way towards Ban.

Ban could see the jealous and murderous glare that the other men were giving him once they knew that the beautiful creature was with him. Ban couldn't help but grin widely as to have the most beautiful girl approach him.

"I'm sorry I'm late. I hope you haven't been waiting long." Hevn apologised.

Ban was about to reply when Charlie cut him off.

"Why apologise for? He doesn't deserve it. Your what?" Charlie checks his watch. " 5 minutes late? But believe me you should have seen him squirming in his seat as if there was something stuck up his…" Charlie never got to finish as Ban quickly grabbed him.

"Stuck up my what?" Ban challenged.

Charlie just grinned. While Hevn pulled Ban back to his seat.

"Ban calm down. He was only kidding." Hevn replied back. Though she couldn't help but hide her mirth at hearing Ban excited about seeing her.

"Sorry about that Hevn. I guess I lost myself there for a while. Would you like a drink first before we go?" Ban offered to her.

"No. I'm fine. But if you'd like to have a drink first I don't mind." Hevn replied back.

Charlie wanted to smack his face over Hevn and Ban's little display. They act as if they're high school kids on their first date. They were just too shy and nervous around each other. Perhaps giving them something to drink will loosen them up. He served them his best bottle of red wine to their surprise.

Hevn was surprised. And wondered if Ban had planned this.

Ban on the other hand just smiled back at his friend and appreciated his help.

"Here you go lovebirds. It's on the house. Just make sure she has a great time Ban." Charlie smiled as he served them the wine.

"Of course she'll have a great time. She's with me of course!" Ban replied back which earned him a playful smack on his arm.

Ban then turned towards Hevn. "You know it's true."

Hevn blushed while Charlie laughed. Charlie then left the two lovebirds alone so they can enjoy their date together.

Somewhere at the back of the bar. A stranger watched. The stranger watched as Ban and Hevn talked and laugh. How they affectionately held hands. It grated on the stranger's nerves. The stranger finished off the drink and left the bar. Mind whirling of images of Hevn and Ban together.

Ban and Hevn watched the movie "Constantine". Hevn clutched on to Ban every time demons appeared which brought a huge grin on Ban's face. Ban did get annoyed when Hevn payed attention every time Constantine or rather Keanu Reeves fought the bad guys. He also got annoyed when he went topless. He was sure he heard Hevn gasp when she saw a glimpse of his muscular chest.

Hevn glared at him whenever Rachel Weiss appeared.

"Honestly! She's a cop! You'd think she will be more independent than that!" She muttered to herself.

Hevn tried to cover Ban's eyes when the shower scene came. To the annoyance of Ban.

"So did you enjoy the movie?" Ban asked as they stepped out of the cinema.

"Yes I did. But I found it weird." Hevn replied back.

"Oh really? Perhaps you weren't paying attention. Your too busy ogling Keanu Reeves to actually enjoy the movie." Ban pointed out to her. Seriously what do girls see in him anyways? He was just a lanky, dark and mysterious bad ass?

"What and you ogling at Rachel Weiss was any better?" Hevn snipped back.

"I do believe your jealous Hevn." Ban pointed out.

"I am not!" Hevn replied back. As they began to playfully hit each other.

They spent their time mostly talking and holding hands. Sharing kisses and teasing each other. If anyone they knew saw them, they probably would have been nauseous because of their sickening display of affection. They were just too sweet.

It also looked weird. Midou Ban, who only mostly thought about money and was almost cold as ice was with Hevn. Hevn, the mediator whom annoyed the hell out of him and irritated him almost all the time. It was quite unbelievable that they are now together and can be found making out in the park.

They were sitting underneath a Sakura tree. Watching the stars. Ban was sitting against the tree trunk while Hevn leaned against him. Her head rested on his muscular chest while he held her. Hevn couldn't remember the last time she felt at peace or this happy before. She can hear him breath and hear his heart beat.

Ban rested his chin on top of Hevn's hair. Enjoying the way how she felt and how good she smelt. He could smell the lavender shampoo she wore and the faint scent of her perfume. Ban never felt this relaxed before. Enjoying the way she felt as she rested on him. As they both silently watched the stars above.

Suddenly Hevn's eyes grew wide when she saw a falling star streaked over the midnight sky.

"Ban look! A shooting star!" Hevn cried out excitedly.

Ban just laughed against her hair. He couldn't help but smile at the way Hevn reacted.

"Did you make a wish?" He asked her when he lifted her chin up so he could see her beautiful face.

Hevn looked up at him and met his dark blue eyes. She swore she could drown in them. She closed her eyes for a moment and then smiled as she opened them.

"Well? What did you wish for?" Ban asked her.

"I can't tell you." She grinned mischievously.

"Come on tell me." Ban replied back.

"I can't tell you or else it won't come true." Hevn replied back as she smirked at him.

"You don't really believe in that do you? Come one tell me." Ban pleaded.

"Can't" Hevn replied back as she stuck her tongue out at him.

"Then I will have to make you then." Ban grinned widely.

Before Hevn could even ask what he meant, Ban began to tickle her. Hevn struggled against him but there was no use.

"F-FINE! I.. I'LL TELL YOU!… J-JUST S-STOP!" Hevn replied back in between breaths.

Ban satisfied that he had "convinced" her to tell him, stopped tickling her.

"Well?" Ban asked impatiently.

Hevn then tried to get her breathing under control before finally answering him.

"It was nothing." She replied back.

"Hevn." Ban warned. Clearly not satisfied with her answer. Perhaps tickling her again will make her tell him.

"It's true!" Hevn replied back seeing that Ban was not happy with her answer.

"I tried to think of something to wish for but I already have it!" Hevn replied back hastily.

"What do you mean?" Ban asked curiously.

What could Hevn possibly meant? He thought

"I have you don't I?" Hevn replied back as she reached out and caressed his cheek.

"You certainly do." Ban replied back before capturing her lips.

It was already early hours in the morning when Ban had taken Hevn to her place. Though Ban really didn't want to leave, he knew he had to. He didn't want to rush Hevn especially when he still had feelings for Himiko. He certainly didn't want to hurt her again. He promised himself never to hurt her. That's why they have to take things slow.

They had spent 20 minutes outside her door. Always getting sidetracked by their talks. Finally Hevn finally got tired and kissed Ban goodbye and sent him home.

Hevn had finally changed and was about to go to sleep when she heard her door bell ring. She couldn't help but smile.

It must be Ban. She thought.

Putting on her robe, she answered the door. What she saw both surprised and stunned her.

"Hevn."

"Eiji?" Hevn managed to say.

"May I come in?" he asked as he studied her.

Hevn didn't know what to do or say. All she knew was, she stepped aside to let him in. A variety of emotions rushed into her. Her pulse quickened and she felt almost nauseous.

Questions began to assault her mind.

Why is he here?

Why did he come back?

What is he doing here?

"Hevn we need to talk." Eiji turned to her. Hevn just stood against the door when she closed it. Giving her some distance from him.

"What about?" Hevn asked. She nervously bit her lower lip. Looking at him brought back memories of their past.

"About us." Eiji replied back as he gazed straight into her eyes.

Hevn felt like she was splashed by cold water. His words echoed in her ears.

Author's Notes:

Finally an update!

Sorry about this. I keep getting sidetracked by my other stories. Hope you all like it though.

Eiji is back. How will Hevn handle this?

Better yet how does Hevn feel about this?

How will Ban react?

Please stay tuned and as always please review.

Ja Ne