It has been a week since the Assassin first saw Sarah and visited her every night after that. So many things have gone by. Sarah had shared her heart out in the past week but she never got to know the name of the Assassin nor his past. Every time she tried, the Assassin would just change the subject easily and she could not bring the subject back. She was curious to know but decided that when the Assassin wanted to tell her his name or his past, he will. And she left it at that.

That night, the Assassin visited her too.

"Hey…"

"Hi." Sarah smiled. "Come on in." She invited him into her room.

"Sorry for the every night visit."

"It's all right. I'm fairly used to it by now. Besides, without you, my nights will be way too dull and boring. Come, sit on my bed." She offered her bed to the Assassin.

The Assassin, did not speak another word, sat on her bed and looked at her. Each time he saw her, he was mesmerized by her beauty. Her long yellow hair and her angelic face. He could not help but to admit time and time again that she was the most beautiful female that he ever met.

As the Assassin took his seat, Sarah observed him closely for the first time. She noticed that he had short spiky blue hair and blue eyes. His face was covered by the mask that he was wearing but she did not mind that. As he sat, she quietly looked at him.

Time slowly passed after he sat down. None of them spoke. There was silence in the room but neither of them took note of it. Both of them were enjoying each other's presence. Soon, Sarah began to speak.

"It's been a while hasn't it? Since the time we first met." Sarah looked out of the window, recalling the first time when they met.

"It sure has."

"I was honestly quite surprised that you didn't kill me back then but instead gave me a slap to wake me up."

"I'm surprised myself that such a sweet girl like you was suicidal before."

"I'm sweet?" Sarah blushed.

"Yes, you are sweet, Sarah." The Assassin complimented her.

Sarah felt her heart skipped a beat when she heard the Assassin calling her sweet. No one has called her that before. Blood rushed to her face as she thought about it more and used her hands to cover her face. She started to move but she tripped over her own foot and fell toward the Assassin, pushing him onto her bed. She on top of him. She closed her eyes as she fell.

The Assassin who was stunned that she tripped and pushed him over, was now staring straight into her face. He blushed. Rarely he had people especially females coming up close to his face, the fact that it was Sarah did not help much. The Assassin blushed as he looked at Sarah's face with her eyes closed.

Sarah opened her eyes and saw the Assassin's eyes. She looked straight into the deep blue eyes and began to be mesmerized by them. Their eyes met. She felt that her heart began to pound faster and faster in her chest and her face began to flush. Realizing that she was on top of him, Sarah pushed herself away from him and apologized. The Assassin got up and mentioned that it was all right. However, both of them were still blushing. They sat at opposite corners of the bed and stared at opposite directions. Both of them were too embarrassed to speak but both secretly wished that time had stopped at that moment. Soon, there was silence in the room again.

After a while, both of them began to speak.

"Err…" Both of them said together.

"Um…" Again, they said together.

"It's ok… You can go first." Both of them offered at the same time.

They could not help but burst out in laughter at this point. It was comical that both the Assassin and Sarah had the same thoughts and spoke at the same time. They could not stop laughing. The Assassin was the first one to speak in their laughter.

"So what was it that you wanted to tell me?" The Assassin asked.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to apologize for what had happened just now. And you?"

"Oh, I was wondering if you feel like going some other place tomorrow."

"I do not mind going somewhere but what about me being in this room? The maids will check on me now and then, just to make sure that I'm all right."

"It's ok, just leave it to me tomorrow." The Assassin assured her.

"Then where are you planning to take me tomorrow?"

"It's… A… Secret…" The Assassin whispered as he placed a finger on his lips and winked at Sarah.

"Hey! Tell me…" Sarah whined.

"Nope. Just make sure that you wear something that is suitable to go out in all right? And leave everything to me. Everything will be fine." The Assassin instructed and reassured her that everything would turn out well.

"All right. I will. See you tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow."

Sarah bade goodbye to the Assassin as he jumped onto the window ledge and into the night. For the first time, someone had asked her out. For the first time, someone complimented her. With these thoughts in mind, she slept.

When the young Assassin was making his way back, he was approached by another Assassin.

"What do you want, Drake?" the young Assassin called out to the other Assassin, Drake.

"The Assassin Guild wants you back. To be precise, Chronos wants you back at his office."

"Him again. What does he want with me?"

"I have no idea. He seemed displeased with you."

"So you're sent here by him to get me if I refused?"

"Being with you for so many years, I do not want to fight you, old partner." Drake tried to persuade him.

"I guess I do not have a choice. I do not want to fight you either. I will go back with out. Lead the way."

"Very well. Follow me." Drake instructed.

The young Assassin followed Drake and headed back to the Assassin Guild.

Finally reaching the area of the Assassin Guild, the young Assassin made his way to a huge castle. At the entrance of the castle, there were Assassin guards at the area. When they saw the young Assassin, they immediately bowed their heads and let him pass. None dared to question him or halt him as he walked past.

"It's been a while since I returned here. I wonder what does he wants from me now…" The young Assassin thought in his head as he quickened his footsteps to his destination.

After a long walk, he finally found himself at the entrance to the room. He knocked on the door and head a gruff voice saying "come in." Upon hearing that, he entered the room.

"It's been a long time since I've seen you. How have you been?" The person, who asked the young Assassin, had long flowing red hair, ruby red eyes and a scar across his face.

"Fine… Chronos, cut your sarcasms. What exactly do you want from me?" the Assassin demanded.

"Heh… To think that I can have a nice talk with you." Chronos mocked the Assassin. "Quit asking stupid questions! You know what I want!" His voiced boomed.

"What exactly do you want?"

"Do not play dumb with me, boy! I will not hesitate to kill you. I want an explanation why have you not assassinated Ras!" Chronos began to threaten the Assassin.

"I need more time that all. After the festival, that's all the time I need."

"So that you can do what?"

"Assassinate Ras."

"Do not give me excuses! You do not need that much time to kill him. What you really want is to spend time with the girl that is living in his home!" Chronos bellowed.

"So you've found out about our friendship."

"There is nothing that can be hidden from me. I know all about it."

"Then, just give me more time. I will kill her father once the time is up."

"Inconsiderable! Either kill the girl and her father together or we'll kill the girl for you!" Chronos' eyes glowing a fiery red as he threatened the young Assassin.

"I will protect her… No matter what! You're welcome to try and kill her. But you know that no one else can match my skills except for yourself." The Assassin challenged him with his eyes glowing blue.

"Very well… You have until then to assassinate Ras. Otherwise, I will personally take over the assassination myself. Along with the girl." Chronos backing down but giving the conditions for the request that the young Assassin made.

"Thank you very much. Now I'll take my leave." With that, the young Assassin made his way out and into his home.

"Someday, he'll surpass me and take the title of the Assassin Cross. When that happens, the higher ups would have gotten wind of his achievements, talents and skills. I'm sure they will attach an Assassin of his caliber as his partner…" Chronos spoke to himself as he sat on the chair.

The reason that he backed down when the Assassin challenged him was that Chronos knew the full extent of the Assassin's skills. Truly none in their guild at current could stop him, only those from the higher ups could. Although it was possible to overwhelm him with numbers but Chronos was not ready to sacrifice the lives of many Assassins over this one. Rather than using many lives, Chronos decided that he would place his life on the line as it was his best bet if the young Assassin were to fail his deadline.

With these thoughts in mind, Chronos went back to work.

As soon as he got out of the Assassin Guild, the young Assassin made his way back to his home. There in his room, he laid onto his bed. He was thinking about what to do the next night he visited her. He had promised to take her to a special place where only he knows. What happens after that, only his heart will know. Slowly, the young Assassin drifted off to sleep in his bed…

"Nice chapter! It makes up for the short ones earlier." – Claire

"Indeed…" – Xwart

"Tell me, what is the special place?" – Claire

"No…" – Xwart

"Aw… Tell me tell me!" – Claire

"Next chapter! Chapter 6 – Kiss" – Xwart

"Don't miss it! Now tell me…" – Claire

"No…" – Xwart