Chapter 4

Several months has passed since Lucy and Akeno had met. Lucy felt that she lacked that certain feeling she got from Akeno and she needed it. She loved Kohta but why love a man who you'd only be playing tug-o-war with another girl for? Lucy looks out from her window and watch the snow flakes fall beautifully down from the heavens. She sighs.

Lucy POV

I must find him.

Grabbing my coat and slipping on my snow boots I drag myself out of my room and when no one is looking, I run out of the door and out of the gate. I pull on my hat and jog over to the steps where I and Akeno first met. Sighing, I give up hope. He's not here. The silence is calming me down though. At least I know it will speak the truth for the silence represents one thing; loneliness and I, most certainly, am alone.

I feel a tap on my shoulder and just when I was about to slap whoever it was who touched me that voice soothed me and convinced me other wise.

"You shouldn't be out her in the cold you know."

I turn my head. "Akeno, I didn't expect you to be here."

"Are you sure? It looks like you were looking for someone besides, why wouldn't I be here? It's where we first met. It's…my sanctuary. I like looking at the ocean even if it's cold," Akeno sits on the step. "What about you? Why are you here?"

I sigh. "I might as well tell you the truth. I was looking for you."

A smile tugs at the corners of his lips. "Looking for me? What for?"

"I…I…I was just wondering why you didn't say yes to staying ok?" My cheeks turn red. I touch it. "The cold is really getting to me."

"Well…if you must know," Akeno started. "I didn't like the way that boy what's-his-name…Kohta touched you."

"It was a simple hug."

"Seemed more complex to me."

"Why do you care anyways?"

Akeno didn't answer.

Akeno (Number 43) POV

Why do I care?

Because love is turning you into a wimp. I should've known better than to let you go through with this shit.

Just wait. Love isn't what I'm concerned about you know. I…need her assistance and cooperation as well.

Sometimes I wish if I could read your mind. It is pure bullshit that I can only hear you when you think of dumb responses to my comments.

It's not my fault now is it?

Who else is there to blame?

"Are you going to celebrate Christmas?" I ask in hope to change the subject. Lucy, thankfully, sensed my discomfort and gladly, changed the subject.

"Yes. It'll be my first Christmas with Kohta, Yuka, Mayu, and Nana. I want to buy them all gifts. What about you? Are you going to celebrate it?"

"Most likely no."

"Why not?"

"Other than not having anyone to celebrate it with, I'm way to tied up in trying to survive here and buying useless things will only complicate things."

"I'll celebrate it with you if you want," Lucy offers.

"Don't waste your money on me Lucy. I'm fine."

Lucy smiles and leans in, kissing me on the cheek. What is this feeling? The sweet sensation was still there upon my cheek even as her lips left my face. Oh how I wish they stayed there a little longer! What is this feel? Someone tell me!

If I could slap you, I would. That feeling is love and you have been infected with pitiful feelings. At least it's not for a human. I actually find it quite better this way. You and Lucy, both pure Diclonius, would be able to bring even more Diclonius onto the earth so we could obliterate the human race once and for all and claim the Earth as ours!

No comment.

"What was that for?" I smirk.

"For being kind," Lucy answers. I bring her face down to mine again, she doesn't stop me, and plant my lips upon hers. Please don't slap me Lucy, please. My lips move along hers and hers move along with mine in utter harmony. I nibble on her lower lip playfully, begging for entrance, and she grants it. As her mouth opens I slide my tongue into her mouth and continue kissing her beautiful luscious lips. Suddenly her lips stop moving, her eyes widen, and she yanks her face away from mine. I was about to ask what was wrong but then a familiar voice calls out to her with a horror stricken expression.

"Lucy?"

Damn.