Rin: Hello to all of my readers! I proudly present to you the third chapter! Things are going to get interesting. Heh heh.

Disclaimer: I don't own Astale, Chrisnele Latriea or any of the last names. I DO OWN own first names and their personalities!

Now, on with the story!

Chrisnele lazed around her room. She gazed out the window every now and then waiting for morning. During her waiting, all she could think about was Takuto Hoshina. She couldn't understand him as his kindness and proving his point were equally weird. Chrisnele was worried that her father would come straight into her room as soon as dawn broke. She slumped down on her bed and put a hand to her forehead.

Why am I thinking of him all the time now? she asked herself, but Chrisnele's heart ached since she could not see him. Chrisnele stood up sharply when she heard a rapping on her door.

"Chrisnele," said the voice, "I'm coming in." She pouted and the person came into view. It was Pastoreia. She turned her head, since she not longer wanted to see him.

"Chrisnele, where did you go yesterday?" he asked her. "Everyone was very worried about you. Even I was worried about you."

"I went to the material world," she said under her breath.

"Excuse me?" Pastoreia said, taking a few steps toward her.

"Nothing," she lied. Chrisnele backed up a little, but Lord Zehrotuhia kept on closing the gap between them. She shook quite a bit.

"Chrisnele, we are betrothed," Pastoreia said seductively, "which means that we are to spend a lifetime together. Why not start that now?" Then, he had pushed Chrisnele onto the bed. She stared up at him in fear. Why were all of the men she knew turning into wild animals? He pinned her arms down onto the bed. She struggled but coudn't get free.

Don't underestimate the power of a man, Takuto's words rang in Chrisnele's head. She then made a sharp kick to Pastoreia's groin. He fell off of her in pain. Luckily, Pastoreia had forgotten to close the door, so she ran out taking her seven-pointed star mirror with her. She made it out to the balcony and saw the sun beginning to rise.

"The door to the material world opens and the path of the mirror leads straight to the place I desire," Chrisnele chanted swiftly. She was sucked into the mirror again. Chrisnele was dropped in front of the high school where Takuto worked. She could feel the tears building up. The Pastoreia she had grown up with, where had he gone? She let her tears fall as she collapsed on the ground. Chrisnele was there for a few good minutes before she felt someone help her.

"Chrisnele?" a familiar voice asked. "Is that you?" She looked up and saw Takuto. She continued to sob in his presence. Suddenly, she felt herself being lifted from the ground. Chrisnele's face turned bright red as she realized that she was being carried, princess style, by Takuto.

"I'm taking you to the nurse's office, since you just show up here for no reason at all," he muttered to her. She nodded and closed her eyes. Chrisnele felt comfort in being in his arms. She fell asleep.

When Chrisnele awoke, she was in a bed. She sat up groggily. Her eyes adjusted and Chrisnele saw Takuto sleeping beside her. She reached over and began to play with his hair. It was silky, she noted. Then, she realized what she was doing and retracted her hand. Chrisnele's heart began pounding. She was glad that she could see Takuto again. She pondered what to do next.

"Well, that was a nice sleep," Takuto said, raising his head rubbing his eyes. "Oh, Chrissy, you're awake." Chrisnele shuddered a little.

"I think it's sounds nicer when you call me by my full name," Chrisnele admitted, turning her head in embarrassment.Takuto tilted his head a little, then smiled sweetly. Chrisnele's heart fluttered a little. She breathed out in surprise.

"Now," Takuto began, sounding stern, "Why were you at the gate of the school this morning?" Chrisnele faced him again, his green eyes staring at her in complete seriousness.

"I was kicked out of my house," she lied, but she thought it over. "More like I ran away." Chrisnele knew that she was telling him most of the truth. She couldn't say that she ran away from her home in a magical kingdom.

"This was the first place I could think of where there are people who I would be able to talk to," she continued. "So could I impose on you for a while?" Takuto leaned back in thought. He closed his eyes.

"How old are you?" Takuto finally asked.

"About eighteen."

"Well, I'm turning twenty so, it's not like I have a Lolita complex, right?" Chrisnele laughed at his remark. Her heart pounded again.

"So, I'm gonna take the day off, do you want to go get something to eat?" Takuto asked.

"Rice omelets," Chrisnele cheered.

"Will do," Takuto smiled slyly. Chrisnele's face turned red again. What was making her feel this way?

"Let's go," Chrisnele muttered as she slipped out of the bed." Takuto took her hand. Chrisnele's heart almost did a somersault. He led her out of the school and they went to the same restaurant they went yesterday. They sat at the same table and ordered two rice omelets. Chrisnele was ecstatic that she would be able to eat these again. Same as before, Chrisnele finished her rice omelet and Takuto hadn't even touched his.

"Why haven't you touched it yet?" Chrisnele asked. Takuto shook his head quickly, as if he was breaking out of a daze. He glanced down at his omelet and then back at Chrisnele. He then put his hand over his mouth and muttered something almost inaudible to Chrisnele.

"Pardon?" she said leaning in closer to Takuto.

"I said, 'I got distracted by you,'" he said, his cheeks turning pink. Chrisnele's heart did a somersault. She was taken back by the comment, yet accepted it completely.

"Well, all I could think about last night was you," Chrisnele admitted bluntly. She didn't know where her comment would carry her, but she had the urge to tell him. Takuto then covered her face with his hands. He kept them there for a little while then removed them. His face was completely red.

"Are you serious?" Takuto asked.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Chrisnele retorted. Takuto shook his head. Chrisnele looked away and played with the little crown-shaped ring on her thumb. Takuto dropped some money on the table and grabbed Chrisnele's hand. She face flushed at the contact, but she followed him.

"Where are we going?" Chrisnele inquired quietly. Takuto led her around without even answering or looking at her. Eventually, they came to a park. Takuto brought her over to a bench and they sat on it. Then, he turned to her.

"Chrisnele," Takuto began. He couldn't continue. To Chirsnele, he seemed to shine. Then, he leaned in.

Rin: I'm sorry people.�I write a LOT of fluff. Anyways, what's gonna happen? Heh heh. Hopefully, I might be able to write a little angst for the next chappie. I�love my Takuto:D

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