Hello, guys… I am back again for a very short bit and I was really glad that you all told me that my story is a mediocre… A reviewer said so and I am really glad but sad that my story is not liked by much and till yet I don't even have a right to ask my reviewers for 30 reviews. So I have decided to cut down on some slack and give you the freedom to type as much reviews as you want or type none cause I guess my story is a total crap… I was seriously disheartened but as the saying goes- 'Truth be told.' And I have a few words to my reviewers below:
Guest: I am sorry I am taking your name out in public but trust me you have no right to go ahead and abuse me in a review and I am warning you that I will block all your reviews and comments if you continue calling me names for no reason of my own… I am really angered by the thing that you don't respect my efforts that I have put in writing such a story. In real life am an introvert and it is really a herculean job to bring out emotions in the characters dialogues in my story. You should not say that your story is nice and all such stuff until you mean it! I am sorry if I sounded rude but that's the truth so, do pay heed to my warning!
Mae: I am really frustrated by you reviewer! I am glad and stuff that you told that my story is a mediocre but you have absolutely no right in saying I have no right to ask my reviewers for asking reviews… Pay heed to the above warning… You really break a writer's spirit, you know!
Kazenostigmafan4ever: You rock, reviewer! M so glad that you said such kind words for me and my story. I was really on the verge of breaking down after reading the above reviewers' reviews and you were like a ray of hope in my life. Your review made me feel so good and special and I am sorry I am telling this to you after about a century! I can never tell you how much I owe you and how much you helped me… Thank you!
Now moving on from the warnings and thank you here is my latest chappy!
DISCLAIMER: I am not the owner of Kaze no Stigma and I am ready to scream it out to the world!
Chapter 5: Romeo X Juliet
KPOV:
I flew off through the night sky and landed on my apartment's balcony. I was so engrossed in those moments that an airplane could have passed me by and I would have still not noticed… I had just made myself a cup of coffee when there was an angry knock on my door. The knock was again repeated and by the velocity of it's impact I deduced that if the door was not opened in half a minute, I was going to have to pay the hotel staff for a new door. My mind had a faint idea of who was on the other side and my heart just prayed that it was that same person. I opened my door and saw her… My heart skipped a beat as I saw the beauty before my eyes but still my one part of my heart twisted in sheer pain.
"Hello Kazuma! Long time no see, eh?
"What is it, Kirika?" I asked exasperated
"What Kazuma! You won't even invite me in, huh? Ayano was right… Maybe you really need to be taught a lesson in manners!" She asked with a mischievous glint in her eyes
"Ayano said that?" I asked with a disbelieving look
"Don't look so surprised and shocked Kazuma! Entering a lady's room without her permission or notice or pinning her down on her bed are not what we call manners now, do we? Even the kissing part is not included in a gentleman's etiquette!" She stated
"Whatever and how on earth did you find all this stuff out? It's unlike that Ayano would call you and share this incident." I asked with a raised eyebrow
"Oh, you know I have my informers spread all around." She replied with a smooth tone
"Cut it down, Kirika! You know you don't have any informer in this area and as far as Ayano is concerned, you don't have anyone stalking her unless that loser fiasco guy, humph! Now will you please enlighten me with the source of your information?" I replied in an irritated tone.
"Calm down, kiddo! When did you turn out to be so short tempered? And who is this loser fiasco guy?"
"You mean you haven't hired anyone to stalk Ayano?" I asked with a surprised tone
"Absolutely not and hiring a bodyguard for Ayano is Jugo's job and not mine." She replied with a wave of her hand
"Okay, so who is that guy?"
"Kazuma will you describe that guy to me? I am sure I'll get some information about him."
"Okay, but then you have to tell me the source of your information!"
"Sure."
So over the next 5 minutes I explained everything to Kirika on about the guy's look and the feeling of me having seen him somewhere. Then finally came her turn.
"Kazuma, don't worry I will do a background check on this guy and in the meanwhile you better start stalking Ayano…"
"Tell me something new, would you?"
"Yeah and about my source of information, I was just walking by the Kannagi's compound when I happened to hear Ayano screaming on top of her voice. She was saying something like, "Kazuma, you pervert, insecure prick, womanizer I swear I'll burn you down tonight for invading my privacy and forcefully kissing me! You jerk, pig headed moron, I am going to slay you down and feed you to the youmas… I swear you will pay this time Kazuma!"" Kirika mimicked as she pushed me out of her way, removed her over coat and settled herself on my plush sofa. I was too shocked to say anything.
"She sure as hell is angry and I don't think I am anymore safe in this city, Kirika!"
"So what are you gonna do? Run away? Kazuma you should have known that we are talking about Ayano Kannagi and that girl is going to hunt you down and slay you, no matter in which corner of the world are you hiding!" She said with a slight shake of her head
"Screw the world; she'll be able to hunt me down even if I was hiding under a rock!"
"Ohh… Kazuma Yagami is terrified, huh?"
"I am not terrified, just scared." I said with sarcasm
"Looks like that." Kirika replied with a laugh
"Hey, Kazuma? When did you realize that you love Ayano?"
"Who says that I am in love with Ayano?" I asked grumpily
"Oh, c'mon. It's written all over your face that you love Ayano Kannagi!
"It's not!"
"Kazuma, I understand if you love her. Ayano is a wonderful women and I know she is as good as Tsui Ling and remember Tsui Ling wanted you to move on. So, cut it down and tell me."
"I don't know and I am not sure exactly when it happened… Maybe after our trip together to the amusement park or before that and it's not like a light which has been suddenly flicked on but it's more like a sunrise. Where the sky grows lighter and lighter almost imperceptible before I realized that it was morning…" I replied thoughtfully. Kirika was quite for a moment before she replied-
"Wow, who thought Kazuma Yagami held such deep thoughts on love! I can't believe it! When did such deep thoughts on love enter that cold heart of yours? Not that I am glad!"
"Stop acting like a teen on drug, Kirika and can we change the topic please?"
"Sure! But am proud of you, Kazuma and I am glad that you have found someone to love after Tsui Ling's death!" Kirika said
"Thanks Kirika. It means a lot to me."
"I am glad, Kazuma."
"Kazuma Yagami! You womanizer, insecure prick! I'll burn you down, feed you to the youmas and-"
"May God save you Kazuma!" Kirika replied with a sympathetic smile
"Even God ain't with me today!" I had just replied when Ayano burned down my door and entered the room
"So much for thinking of the door replacement bill." I muttered while Ayano gasped
"Kazuma? Kirika? What are you two doing in here?" She asked shell shocked
"What does it look like., Ayano?" I replied automatically, my voice dripping with sarcasm
"No! So you were waiting for Kirika to do your dirty work and she must be running a little late, so you enter my room and kiss me to pass your damn time? Screw you, Kazuma!"
"Ayano! You are saying like I am your perverted neighbor!" I yelled
"You are a pervert but thank god, definitely not my neighbor!" She yelled back too
"Your mind is filled with garbage!"
"My mind is not like your polluted mind! Now, don't you dare talk to me and enjoy your night, you womanizer!"
"Ayano, it's not like it looks." Kirika said soothingly. I rolled my eyes.
As this is going to help!
"Whatever!" Saying this she turned on her heels and ran out of my room
APOV:
It felt like forever before the final bell rang indicating the end of our school. I, Nanase and Yukari were just turning the corner when I heard a voice yell at me to stop and I immediately froze and so did Yukari and Nanase.
"Thank God Ayano you stopped. I thought you were not going to stop only!" Joseph replied jokingly
"What is it, Joseph?" I asked carefully
"Ayano, I was thinking if you would like to have an ice cream with me!" He asked uncertainly
"…ummm…" He took my uncertainty as a no and continued.
"It's alright if you don't wanna go! I understand if you have other important errands to run than have to go out and eat an ice cream with me."
"No, Joseph. It's not like that. All I wanted to say I that I would love to have an ice cream with you!"
"That's great and would your friends like to join us?" He asked like a gentleman unlike that miser Kazuma. Screw him!
"No, actually Joseph we have to get back home and pack for our social trip tomorrow. Thank you for the offer and we really are touched by such a generous one!" Yukari replied sweetly
"Asking someone out for an ice cream is not a generous offer but anyway good luck for your trip tomorrow!"
"Bye, Ayano and have fun!" Nanase said with a wink and they both turned the corner and left me alone with Joseph
"So at which ice cream parlor do you wanna go?" I asked
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"So which flavor would you like, Ayano?"
"I don't know… Every flavor looks tempting and I can't choose what to opt and what to leave!"
"Okay, how about strawberry flavor along with black current?"
"Is that any good?"
"Don't tell me you haven't tasted these two together yet?" He asked with a surprised look
"Don't act so surprised and I will taste these two combo flavours together now."
"Okay." Saying this he stalked off to get our orders and I was left alone with my thoughts spread all over the pairs auditions tomorrow.
"How on earth am I ever going to find a partner in one day who would know all the lines to Romeo and Juliet's play?" I mumbled
"Ayano? Ayano, stop biting your lip or else you'll injure yourselves!" Joseph said while he shook me slightly
"Huh? What is it Joseph?" I asked with a shocked expression
"Ayano, what is it? You looked like you were in some other dimension or something."
"Oh Joseph!" I said as tears slipped down my eyes and on my cheeks
"What happened, Ayano?" Joseph asked in an alarmed tone
"Joseph! I don't know what to do! I don't have a partner for tomorrow!" I wailed. Joseph scooped me up in his arms and made me sit on his lap. I leaned my head on his broad chest and let my tears fall and bleach his shirt. It didn't feel wrong but at the same time it didn't feel right even but guess I was too much screwed up to notice even.
"What happened, Ayano. I am sure we can find a solution for your problem." He asked soothingly and I immediately felt calm and composed
"Joseph, you know… I have auditions for a play tomorrow that a theatre group is putting up in hope to collect enough money for the orphanage. Winters are around the corner and the kids need warm clothes along with a few other necessities."
"So, where is the problem, Ayano?"
"Joseph, it is a pairs auditions and I don't have a partner to go with. Also, if I have a partner then he surely wouldn't know the lines for Romeo's part." I said and burst out crying again
"You shouldn't waste your tears on such a stupid thing. And who says you don't have a partner?"
"What do you mean?" I asked as Joseph lovingly wiped my tears off my face.
"I will be your partner for the auditions Ayano and as a bonus; I know all the lines to the play by heart!"
"Really?" I asked with a hint of hope in my voice
"Of course. Romeo and Juliet is my favorite play and I have read it a million times. Now cheer up and let's eat our ice cream!"
"Yay! Thank you, Joseph! You really are a savior!" Saying this I gave him a peck on the cheeks and climbed down from his lap and we both began eating our ice cream unaware of the burning rage inside a specific wind magic user that was ready to rip Joseph's body into little pieces.
So, how was it guys and I promise that whenever I update the next chapter I'll give you all the auditions and the real play along with Kazuma! That will be full on drama and as Shakespeare said- "All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players!"
Till then adieu my faithful readers!
Sunshine Satin