This chapter contains more fluff but sadly I could't add any lemon as it would't fit yet.
This is a place
I don't feel alone.
This is a place
where I feel at home.
'To build a home' - The cinematic Orchestra
Azmaria gave Rosette directions to an opening of tall luscious green trees were tall pine-cone trees and large coast redwood trees. The forest floor had many small different pathways like a beginning of a labyrinth. However, there was one much larger footpath leading straight into the middle of the forest, the pathway was lite up by the warm rays of the sun which made it look like a pathway to heaven. Rosette gasped in amazement. Azmaria smiled from behind them.
'This way!' She squealed with excitement. Azmaria wore a cute white dress with the details in pink, with red slip-on shoes. Chrono walked close behind Rosette with a emotionless expression but his eyes were held in a peaceful gaze. Rosette didn't bother to ask him what was wrong and thought that it was best to leave him alone to deal with his symptoms. She made a note to thank him for voluntary giving her a wallet of cocaine but for now, she just wanted to enjoy today as much as she could...
As they walked further down the long heavenly path to Azmarias so called secret destination, flowers began to pop up such as daisies and buttercups which complimented the soft green grass growing on both sides of the path. Chrono looked to the clear sky seeing the small birds fly to each tree with their lively tunes echoing through the forest. Rosette turned her head to look at him. The soft sun rays were resting on his violet hair in addition to making his ruby red eyes sparkle brightly. She grinned at him, he lightly smiled back. Maybe he would't stay a lost cause forever..
How'd you feel,Chrono?' She asked, she had to hold herself back from touching his hand.
'I'm okay... withdrawal symptoms..the usual' He grinned sadly. 'Rosette...have I met her before?' He asked looking towards Azmaria in the distance.
Rosette nodded happily. 'Yeah. She worked with us on missions.' She sighed. Chrono noticed and tilted his head to the side. What Rosette really wanted was for Chrono to remember events that they shared together.
'I don't what to push you but... do you remember anything..about us?' Her voice was quiet now. The sun rays now resting on her golden hair.
She's so beautiful...
Secretly, Chrono had started to remember many events between the two but he refused to tell her how much he remembered because he knew that he'd never go back to being the Chrono she once knew and loved. He was afraid of getting her hopes up.
'Small events..a lake..an apple tree..fireworks.' He remembered a lot more than that...
But to his surprise, Rosette was satisfied with his answer. And to his surprise, Rosette gently took his hand and walked in front to catch up to Azmaria. She quickly realised what she did and let go of his hand. Chrono said nothing. Then the large path ended.
This time, Rosette and Chrono both gasped. The path led to a beautiful field full of colourful flowers. There was also a large peaceful lake in the middle of the field. The many scents of flowers tingled their senses. Rosette breathed in the wonderful aromas of the area,all three of them stood silent for a few moments to let their eyes adjust to the heavenly scenery. Azmaria turned around and looked at them.
'Like it?' She asked
Chrono and Rosette both nodded. 'Yes! It's...it's like heaven!' Rosette said.
'Well, I'm pretty sure we're still alive.' Chrono reassured her.
'Why don't you two go ahead without me.' Azmaria suggested. She only came here for their benefit in the hope that they'll be able to spent some time together away from all the drama and stress. Rosette was about to protest but accepted her offer as they both walked off. Rosette turned around and mouthed 'thank you' before turning away. Chrono's mood had slightly lighted up, his eyes exploring the field. This they were alone, Rosette decided to take some things off her chest.
'Thank you for last night.' Rosette said quietly. Chrono smiled sadly, he wish he could give her all of what he had but he was too weak to give it all up. In a sense, he was fighting with his mind; recover vs relapse. A constant battle which would not stop unless he gave in or... Rosette was by his side fighting with him. All of his inner demons quieten when Rosette was around. Her presence was smoothing and comforting to him, even at time when he was rude to her, he still felt the warmness of her.
'I want to get better...but sometimes I don't want to stop and sometimes I'm too weak to fight off the withdrawal symptoms.' Rosette finally accepted that it wasn't going to be easy and of course, recovery was still far away. They walked closer towards the motionless lake. Rosette looked up at him and wondered; was this the real Chrono?
'I'll be right by your side to fight with you.' They finally made their way to the lake. The water was smooth, it was a deep azure colour, like Rosette's eyes.
They sat down, Rosette took off her tights and shoes placing her feet in the cool lake. Chrono just watched her for a moment and sighed.
' You do that a lot.' Rosette mentioned his sighing.
' I know...' There was silence between the two for a while. Rosette always hated the silence but with Chrono, it was different, it wasn't awkward or strange. It was pleasant. 80 years ago Chrono wasn't a talkative person. Rosette did most of the talking but Chrono never once protested. He was still the same now; quiet and content. After a few moments of silence, Chrono took of his shoes and rolled up black jeans placing his feet in the lake as well.
'You were a lot louder 80 year's ago, weren't you?' Chrono said out of the blue. Rosette looked up at him, raising an eyebrow.
' What do you mean by that?!' She asked. It was true, she had definitely quietened down. Perhaps it was due to her maturing and plus her upbringing was normal and a lot less..demon like.
He shrugged looking into the distance of the flower field. ' I'm just saying you not as loud as you used to be. You're yawning and snoring hasn't changed though.'
That statement earned Chrono a well deserved punch on the shoulder by Rosette. 'Not truee!' She squealed. Before Chrono could reply, she made her way slightly deeper in the lake, the water just below her knees. Before he had a chance to question her, a chilling flash of cold water splashed on his body.
Rosette burst out laughing, pointing at him hysterically. Chrono shook his hair like a dog as the fresh water soak up on his violet hair and soaked up on his white t-shirt, making it slightly see-through showing his pale and skinny muscles. Chrono ran after her. Rosette ran further away.
'No no no no!' She protested as Chrono gracefully picked her up bridal style in the lake. 'There was really no need for that.' Chrono smirked.
'Well you didn't have to insult me!' She struggled in his grip. 'Let me goo!' She banged on his back.
'If you insist.' He grinned, dropping her in the lake. Rosette spat out water from her mouth and quickly grabbed his hand dragging him down with her.
They both burst out laughing and then there were a few moments of silence. Ruby eyes made contact with sapphire eyes. Chrono remembered that they had a water fight when Rosette took him and Azmaria to a lake. Rosette always admired Chrono's appearance. It was his violet hair and ruby red eyes that stuck out, they were his most prominent and beautiful features. She also remembered his childish smile that always gave her a reason to live her life to the fullest and now that smile had become sorrowful over time. Rosette suddenly realised how close they were. Her face became red.
'W-we should try and dry off!' She said hurrying away from the water, Chrono walking behind her.
'This is your fault!' Rosette protested, pointing a finger at him. 'If you hadn't insulted me again!'
Chrono squeezed his hair to get as much water as he could out of it. Luckily, it was a warm day so they'd dry off soon.
'Sorry..' He said with that sorrowful smile. Rosette turned around, slightly confused. 'No,no,no! It's okay! Don't worry about it.'
Rosette felt the mood dampen. 'Come on, let's go find Azmaria.' She smiled brightly and walked into the flower field. They soon found Azmaria laying in the flower field wearing a hand-made flower crown.
'Oh, you're back! Um..you're both-'
'Chrono tried to drown me.' Rosette said jokingly.
The car ride home was peacefully quiet. Chrono was by himself on the back seat sleeping with his head resting on the window. Rosette had become slightly worried with his mood change back at the lake but there was nothing Rosette could about his pain but stay by his side and support him to the end.
They'd finally arrived back home and Chrono and Rosette went straight to the attic to change. Rosette just decided to put on her pjs, were Chrono simply lay on his bed, his face in the pillow and became to make muffling sounds in the pillow. Rosette walked up to him and sat on his bed.
There is house built out of stone.
'What's up?' She asked with a calm tone, stroking his damp hair. Chrono looked up at her. Rosette moved to lay down next to him
Looking at her, he replied; 'I feel like crap.' Rosette placed a few strains of purple hair behind his ear. 'You're doing so well,Chrono.' He shook his head.
Wooden floors,walls and window sills
'Rosette.. I'm not even a whole day clean yet, I've gotten nowhere. ' Rosette sighed. He was right.
'Of course you've got somewhere. You're not doing..'that' anymore' Rosette said, Chrono knew what she meant.
'True.' He closed his eyes peacefully.
Tables and chair worn by all of the dust.
'What was the worse thing that happen when you worked at the club?' Rosette felt that she could finally asked him more personal questions.
Chrono replied with his eyes still closed. 'There was these two girls..about 17 or 18. I told them I wouldn't have a threesome. I'd never do anything like that...And they thought it would be funny to hit me on the head and take me to some house where and tie me to a bedpost. I stayed the whole night and for the rest of the day till they left me go free.' His voice was still casual and calm.
'I'm sorry' Rosette placed a hand on his cheek and leaned in closer. Chrono jerked upright away from her. ' I'm sorry. I cant.'
This is place were I don't feel alone
He rummaged through one of his plastic bags and pulled out a cigarette and lighter. Rosette wanted to complain but she was just glad he hadn't reached for any of that other stuff which gave Chrono weird symptoms. He lit it up and looked at Rosette who got up and sat next to him.
'My body and lips were used for money and other people's lust. I don't think I could use them for love'
This is a place where I feel at home
Rosette nodded sadly and simply rested her head on his shoulder and he rested his on her head.
Next chapter will probably be less fluff and back to being serious xD.