Hey guys, were back today for another anticipated chapter! I know I didn't upload yesterday, but I've been super busy and I just wanted the last one to sink in a bit, you know with the unveiling of the curse and what not.
On other notes, I'm going to be starting a new fanfic soon, since Ends meet only has two more chapters to go! It's going to be based around Ayumi, and she has to cope with all the problems of the modern world; cyber bulling, risky romance, heartbreak, gossip and trying to live up to her own standards. There will be some good stuff, honest, but I'd be really interested if you'd give it a read If I published it! It's going to be a T (fluff, modern world problems and language) and hopefully around 15 chapters long. There might even be as sequel, but we'll see how well the first one goes down shall we? Anyway enough of me ranting, let's get on with the chapter! 彡 彡

"Thanks Yoshiki..." Ayumi said with a shiver, wrapping her arms around Yoshiki. Earlier she hadn't been so bothered by the curse, but the truth gradually dawned on her as she rushed off to Yoshiki's flat. She thought that maybe all the things that had happened in heavenly host were going to be it for spooky spirit things, but oh no, her entire bloodline was now cursed. What? Could it really be true that if she married and had children, her spouse would die? Breaking away from his embrace, she spotted Satoshi sat watching from the couch, so quickly wiped her damp face to avoid any embarrassment. However Satoshi didn't seem to be bothered by her unexpected appearance, and greeted her with his easy smile. Smiling in return, She walked over to the small tiled bathroom, not expecting Yoshiki to stop her. He didn't, since Ayumi practically lived with him half the time, so she knew where everything was if she needed anything. Satoshi picked up his controller, selecting his favourite race (even though he was bad at it) and beckoning Yoshiki back over to play.
"One last game, mate?"
"Sure!"
Yoshiki had no idea why Ayumi had unexpectedly arrived at his house; she hadn't texted him about it, and they certainly hadn't arranged it. However, Satoshi had to get back to a family meal in half an hour, and company was always appreciated by Yoshiki, especially if it was Ayumi! He really wanted to ask her, but it would be just rude to push Satoshi away.

Ayumi closed the door carefully, and tip toed across the small room towards the sink. Peering into the mirror, she realised how tired she suddenly looked. She had soot grey bags under her eyes and her tied back hair was disheveled and drooping at her shoulders. Maybe she was working a little too hard at her project, and needed to take a break like Satoshi seemed to be doing. In all honestly she hadn't been that bothered with him cancelling his spirit meetings, since she knew there wasn't much he, her or even Hinoe could do in that situation. Anyway, it was pointless for her to carry on with her family tree project, now that she had learnt about the bloodline curse, it would just make her more curious and she'd probably get into trouble one way or another. Maybe she should just forget about it for awhile, and spend more time with her friends and of course Yoshiki in particular. Splashing icy cold water on her face, she heard Satoshi's cries of defeat as Yoshiki beat him in yet another race, and heard them talking as they neared the door of his flat. Satoshi being there hadn't really annoyed her, since she wasn't even meant to come over today, but she felt more comfortable alone with just Yoshiki. Without even knocking, Yoshiki entered the room, a concerned look on his handsome face.
"Sorry about that..." he said, closing the door behind him, "I didn't think you were coming over today!"
"Sorry I came unaccounted for. I just needed to be with you today."
"That's why I'm here isn't it?" he replied with a slight laugh, walking up to her. "Now what's on your mind?"
Ayumi smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist, feeling safe and secure in his arms. Either way, she needed to tell someone about the curse; she just couldn't contain the confusion and distress much longer. She knew it was bad to bottle up her feelings, Hinoe would often tell her this during heartfelt conversations, most they had had when she was a bit more young and naïve.l
"Well," she stammered, with slight hesitation "My sister came and told me something really... upsetting today."
"Really?"
"Yeah, but I don't think you'd understand Yosh."
"Huh. Well I trust your judgement, but if there's anything you want to talk to me about, you can feel free to get it off your chest."
She gazed at him, softly stroking his slanted cheek bones, thinking how caring he was without being nosey or overprotective.
"You do know what I want to get off my chest though..."
"Eh? What's the time anyway?" Yoshiki turned to the clock at her end of the room, realising that it was still late afternoon, and they had time to go out it Ayumi wished to.
"It's a bit cloudy..."
"Your just as observant as ever, Ayumi!" he laughed with raised eyebrows, "How about we go see that movie that you were looking forward to in the cinema?"
Ayumi nodded, rewarding him with a quick peck on the lips. Even Yoshiki was trying his best to distract her from her problems, even though he didn't know part of it involved him. She really needed to confide in him at some point, and at that moment, she just decided that she couldn't keep it in much longer.
"Before we go... I just think I should tell you why I'm a bit stressed."
Yoshiki frowned as she looked at the floor in a downcast manner.
"Alright, but let's get going; you can tell me on the way, Okay?"
Ayumi nodded, though. a little disappointed, and took his hand as they neared the door of his flat. She wondered how he'd react, would he be shocked, would he be confused, or would he not care in the slightest? After all they were both still young, and maybe Yoshiki hadn't even planned his life so far. Would he be put of knowing that if he wanted to end up with Ayumi, he could die? She shook her head, still grasping his hand, not wanting her mind to wonder off again.
"So I was wondering..." began Yoshiki with a small peach blush emerging on his cheeks. "If you wanted to maybe move in with me? I mean it's totally okay if you don't I mean we've only been together for a few months and stuff and your parents might not approve and-"
"Calm down!" she ordered, partly to shut him up and partly to stop herself from stressing out.
"Uh...sorry. Maybe you need time to think about it."
"I want to, it's just..." Ayumi's voice trailed off at this point. Of course she wanted to move in with Yoshiki, she hardly saw her parents and Yoshiki's flat felt so much more like home to her. Just imagine, her own little flat with her boyfriend, away from strict parents and nosey parents, she could be so free...Ayumi was coming up with a thousand fantasies in her head, but the curse kept coming up, making her seriously doubt herself. Would she risk it? They weren't exactly going to get married at 17, so she decided it wouldn't be to bad.
"Just what?" he asked, slightly coldly, putting his hands back in his pockets and staring at the pavement as they walked.
"...Nothing. I'll have to ask my parents though."
"Is that a yes?"
"Well I can't promise it!"
They joined hands again with a shy exchange of smiles, before entering the big cinema entrance. It was fairly quiet, with the odd group of teenagers and young families seemed please with the result, it had gone down better than he thought. Finally he was going to have some company, every day of the near future, someone to talk to and keep him warm. Plus Ayumi would most likely insist that she would pay some of the bills, and that would benefit him greatly. But Ayumi couldn't help feeling a bad feeling at the bottom pit of her stomach. It was a bizarre feeling, not of dread, but of the unknown.
Had she made the right choice?

Has she?
P.S Bittersweet hit 100 reviews today. (!)
I can't quite believe it. 100! Whaaaaaaat! This was my first ever fanfic, and I know usually it takes a few stories to get out there, so I'm actually quite stunned how much you guys like it! Aw it just feels so great and hopefully this is the start of a lot of stories that will hopefully be as reviewed as much as this! Aaah I'm so, so happy! Tomorrow just as an extra treat I'll make it a longer chapter, I know this one is short but I wrote this before we hit 100 so you'll have to forgive me. THANK YOU ALL I COULD NOT OF REACHED THIS MILESTONE WITHOUT YOU xxx ───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────