One more Chapter is ready for everyone. I hope you enjoy this chapter. It took me lots of time to write it.

I looked at the book I was reading and sighed. I was in the Academy's Library, I had no more classes to attend to and I was studying when Yukio walked in. I waved tiredly at him to sit beside me.

"What's up Ayame-san?" He asked, smiling at me.

I put my fingers on my eyes and rubbed them. "I'm exhausted!"

He nodded "I understand. You know, I just returned from Sir Pheles' office and he told me to tell you to rethink about the proposal."

I grunted.

Mephisto was right.

I was wasting time in traffic and it would be better to move; but on the other hand, this clown had always something up on his sleeve.

"Ayame-san? Are you okay?"

I snapped out realizing what he was saying to me "Yeah, yeah, I'm sorry Yukio." I said standing up, "If you'll excuse me…" I walked to the exit and left the library.

Walking through the many hallways I finally arrived at Mephisto's office. I looked at the huge crimson door in front of me. Knocking thrice I heard Mephisto telling me to enter. I stepped inside. Mephisto was sitting behind his office which if alive would swear at him from the huge amounts of paperwork it had on.

"Mephisto-san…"

"Ayame-san!" he exclaimed looking at me surprised. I know I probably didn't look my best today. I had tried to cover the dark circles under my eyes with make-up but I had the feeling he could see them.

"You don't look too good." He said looking at me with a worried face.

"Yeah, I've been told…"

"You should sit down." He added and he stood up from his chair and with a blink of the eye he was next to me.

I shook my head no. "I just came here to tell you that I'll accept your proposal."

He beamed "That's great news, Ayame-san~"

"I'll start packing today." I said while walking away and grabbed the handle to leave.

Before I could though, I felt two hands hugging my shoulders protectively, guiding me to the nearest couch. Mephisto made me sit down and he soon joined me himself. I looked at him confused.

"Mephisto-san…" I complained "What are you doing? You have work… I have work …I must go!"

He put his finger on my lips to make me be quiet and smiled. "But you are so tired, Ayame-san~ I should at least make you some tea."

I sneered. "I'm fine"

Apparently he didn't listen to a word as in almost two minutes I was drinking tea with him…

I drank a little and let the hot beverage warm me up. Looking outside I saw that it was raining and I felt myself relaxing. Rain always calmed me down.

"Say, Mephisto-san…?"

"Hmmm? What is it Ayame-san?~"

"I still can't believe you gave me a dorm just for myself and for free." I looked him in the eye watching his expressions. "Not only that, but you shared your cake and you let me watch anime with you. Why are you so nice? It creeps me out…"

He pretended to be offended grabbing his chest. "Ayame-san, you hurt my feelings~"

I raised an eyebrow.

"I sometimes don't get you at all." I sighed. "In any case, I do thank you for taking care of me."

He smiled and waved a hand in front him. "No need for such formalities, my dear."

I yawned covering my mouth with a hand.

I heard Mephisto chuckling.

I glared at him. "Don't laugh, I' m tired!" I sighed. "Anyway, I should go"

"Already? You haven't even finished your tea…Do you hate my company, Ayame-san?"

I hesitated as I heard disappointment in his voice.

"I never said that." I replied.

"Oh~ So, you do like spending time with me?"

"I guess so…" I had to be careful with my replies or he would get ideas.

"You 'guess so'?" he asked dryly.

"I…" I wasn't quite sure what to say to him. I did actually enjoy his company as he made me feel relaxed and somewhat… safe. It was however, this feeling of safety that made me wary of him. He was a demon. Of course, that wasn't the only reason I was prejudiced, as Rin was a demon as well and I did trust him. But Mephisto… Though a friend of Shiro, he was manipulative, secretive and eccentric.

"I do enjoy your company." I said firmly and I saw him beaming with happiness. "But, that doesn't mean I trust you." I don't know why I said that to him. Probably to let him know that I wouldn't fall for any of his schemes.

His smile fell and he looked at me frowning.

"Why's that?"

"Lots of reasons."

"Care to share?"

"Don't feel like it." I answered and put my cup down.

"I insist~" he said with a dangerous smile.

*Of course you would…* I thought refusing to look away from his gaze. Though, when I saw him with that smile and heard him speak with that tone I could feel a shiver going down my spine.

"Maybe I will. If you tell me what you have planned for Rin."

I saw his eyes widen for a moment but before I knew it, he was looking at me with a sly expression. His eyes were glowing dangerously. And I could feel a very dark aura around him.

"What do you mean by that, my dear?"

I felt like I was entering a mine field. One wrong step and I would blow up into pieces. However, I had come this far and I doubted Mephsito would hurt me.

"I know it was Shiro's wish for Rin to attend this academy. You had however, no obligation taking him, but you did anyway. I understand you two are related but this still doesn't feel like a good reason. Is it because you want to see how far he can go with his… plan? Is it for your own amusement or do you have something else in mind?"

"How perceptive~" his stare was ice cold and sent shivers down my spine. I was this close into giving up and leave his office, but I had to know.

"What do you think, my dear?"

I gulped, but I kept my gaze straight. "I want to believe that's just a game for your entertainment and that you simply want to see how far he can go."

He stayed silent for a minute looking at his cup. He seemed to be thinking of something as his expression was serious. When he finally looked at me his eyes were cold and dark.

"Why do you care so much for the boy?"

"Why…"

"It seems Yukio is not enough…" He continued and his cold gaze made me freeze on the spot unable to utter a single word.

He slid towards the other side of the couch where I was sitting. His face merely inches from mine. I could feel his hot breath caressing my face. His emerald eyes were looking straight at mine which at that moment probably looked terrified. I felt like a small animal as his predator was about to devour it. His whole presence at that moment was overwhelming.

"How many men will it take to please you? Ayame-chan~" Using the 'chan' I hated so much, along with that mocking tone, he made me feel small and insignificant under his grant presence.

A switch flipped at my mind -thank God- at that moment and allowed me to speak again.

"What are you talking about?" I whispered. "How many times will I have to tell you? We are childhood friends. Rin and Yukio are like brothers to me!" I continued while my voice got louder with each sentence.

"Stop drawing your own conclusions, will you? I told you before: I don't have any romantic interest for neither of them. Not that it should concern you. All I care about is these two boys' safety. And I swear to God Mephisto, if you harm them in any way, you will regret it!"

I found him looking at me wide-eyed, probably not expecting that sudden outburst especially after he had shown me how overwhelming his aura could become. I was actually quite surprised with myself, too. I never expected to start shouting at Mephisto and obviously he thought the same.

The silence that fell afterwards was for a minute or so, but it felt like an hour. I thought of everything I told him some seconds ago and I felt myself blushing when I realized I had called his name without any honorifics. I really hoped he didn't notice.

Mephisto slowly sat straight, his gaze avoiding mine. Taking the cup in his hands he took a sip and he continued staring far away, his mind probably miles away. I averted my eyes away from him and began wondering if I should say something. It's not like I had to apologize to him or anything, but I felt the need to say something.

"I-I should get going…" I said feeling my voice waver and I began standing up.

My words seemed to snap Mephisto out of his trace of thought as he swiftly stretched a hand and grabbed mine firmly.

I looked down at him surprised and waited for an explanation. He seemed quite surprised with himself and let go of my hand. He stood up recomposing himself and looked at me straight in the eye.

"I will have my driver take you to your house…"

I raised an eyebrow at his direction.

"…if that would be okay with you." He continued.

"I appreciate the offer, but you don't have to..."

"It's the least I can do."

Too exhausted to argue, I agreed.

He called his driver and told him to meet me at the entrance.

I felt suddenly very awkward as I was waiting for him to finish the call. I felt even worse when he finished and looked at me.

Unsure of what to do I straightened up and tried to be as professional as possible.

"Thank you for having me. I'm sorry about the trouble."

"No trouble at all my dear~" he smiled and he turned back to the old Mephisto. "Try not to exhaust yourself till the exams."

"Will do."

Feeling my heart pounding in my chest from all the nervousness I turned around and exited his office.

So, that's it for today everyone! My new semester starts soon and I won't have as much time. I think the next chapter will be published in the beginning of October. Your reviews are always welcome. The fact that you enjoy this story thus far makes me happy and excited to write more.

Jaa ne, minna-san!