A/N: Sorry guys Internet problems...I'm back. So let's rock...Sorry for the long wait. Promise I'll be back soon. Here we go...The song is called Negai Hoshi(I wish upon a Star) from Nami Tamaki by the way, That song is this fic's ending theme so maybe I'll put it up more often, I'm not sure about the part of the song So what do you think? Please give me your opinion, Ok start.
Only time will Tell
時間が経てば分かるでしょう。
They say when one has worries or guilt, Dawn takes its merry little time to come. However...I learned this with the fact That, Confusion made it long to come....
Chapter 4: A sad Heart. What I can do for your Sake. (Kanashiki no Kokoro. Anata no tameni Dekiru Koto.)
Rain poured In Kurumu's Room. Everything was over powered by the Darkness of night and the silent breathing of a certain succubus sleeping right in the arms of Tsukune.
They say when one is alone, Dawn takes forever to come. Now he was feeling that statement straight for himself. In his case it wasn't something so small as angst but 2 things, affection and confusion. As the rain raged outside and no power, his mind still was processing the incident that had happened a while ago.
A kiss. A simple kiss had him out of whack...
-"Did it happen?"- He asked to no one.
He looked to the precious person sleeping silently and comfortably in his arms. She was smiling, yet...Tears still came out of her face. He hopes it was for happiness however, if he could understand girls, Moka'd be his girl a long time ago. Still the vampire was the last thing on his mind now.
-"I promised no to hurt her...But...I just did."-
Tsukune ran a finger through her now long hair...
-"Um..."- she moaned.
-"Did I wake her...?"-
-"Tsukune...Please...don't...go..."- she begged.
-"I'm not. I'm right here."- He smiled bringing her closer.
To that she smiled at feeling his warmth and went back to peaceful sleeping.
What to do...
-"We kissed...But...does she love me?"-
So he thought. Yet to one part of him that was a DARN STUPID question. But to the other, the one that was faithful to Moka...Asked him constantly. Yet he couldn't help himself to think that being with Kurumu like this was...natural. Something that should happen...but...but...
-"Is the power back?"-
Yes!
He turned on the night light and...
Bad idea...
-"Ah...NO! I forgot her..."-
Yes. For a small instant he forgot the girl's ample bosom. But I was more than that. Ironically, he blushed to her legs, white and creamy; her cute sleeping face, her warmth...her porcelain lips.
Trying not to remember the fact the she was too alluring. He turned to see the clock...
1:00 am?!
-"Um...Just how long did we make out?!"- He said while he sweat dropped.
It HAD been too much yet, he was dying to repeat the action...
Deny it was foolish, and hard...He did like her...And got far with her not because of immorality but something deep and truthful. Everyone did view her way of expressing love as pervert and all her acts as debaucheries but...It was jut because of her strong affect for him. At more than one time she was ashamed he saw all of her. And most of the times she said "Be gentle..."
If it were debauchery, it'd be that she only wanted to prevail above the others. A common misconception by everyone. She was a Succubus after all, that's a little bonus he'd got. But he knew this was deep, and he so hoped it wasn't.
-"She looks so calm...so vulnerable, almost forget her identity."- He smiled.
Unable to resist his emotions any longer...He kissed her cheek, her taste was on his lips and he didn't want to forget.
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-"It is morning...I don't want to get up...But I'll See Tsukune...So I..."-
She thought last night was a dream, a simple delusion. But...there he was...Smiling and holding her. He was so warm...
-"It...Happened?! I...Kissed him?!"- She said turning red.
Seeing him filled her with happiness but she knew that he only did it because of the mood. He didn't love her...But, if he didn't...would he have kissed her? Tsukune Aono wasn't the type to play with a heart...
-"I wonder...Does he...love me?"- Her heart shook.
The sole fact of saying it made her sad, but at the same time happy. Sad because it all may have been a misunderstanding; Happy because at least once, she tasted that which se longed for and no rival of hers...Got so far.
-"Tsukune..."-
-"Huh...Oh...Morning!"- He smiled.
-"Um...H...Hi."- She said sadly.
-"Something wrong Kurumu-chan? Oh yeah...I can't go back. It'll take all day to remove the mud. So I'll be with you."- The boy said innocently.
-"Yahoo!"- The blue haired cheered. –"Chance! If...If...He loves me..."- she thought.
-"Ok. Let's give our best today on the project."-
-"Yahoo! Let's do it!"-
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Kurumu had prepared a banquet just for him...In hopes that he saw her virtues...
-"Itadakimasu!"- Both said while beginning to eat.
As he ate, she didn't touch her plate...As she was lost in every movement, gesture...smile that he made.
-"I could get so used to this...he's so cute...and tender...What would happen if..."-
Kurumu was playing a dangerous game there. As she let her imagination fly, Scenes of her in their wedding, As a Wife and Husband and as parents came.
For his part, he was stealing furtive glances of her lips. The ones, which his own kissed a few hours ago. But something was bugging him. What to do when she asked? Did he lover her? She had a beautiful physique, not to mention cuteness...
-"Cute..."- he said dropping his fork.
-"Oh honey...have a good day at work..."- she said with a flushed face.
-"What...?"-
She...was imagining...a...
...
-"Oh Tsuki-chan...The baby missed you!"-
-"Tsuki-chan?!"- Tsukune smiled with timidity.
That name was only used by...
But now SHE Used it. Not that it mattered...but...Somehow his heart felt at ease at being called that. Trying to erase that, he returned to eating but...he noticed something a bit strange.
Food had no taste, nor smell...It all tasted like her cherry lips...and it all smelled like her shampoo of wild berries...
Flushing at those facts he ate...Everything tasting like Kurumu's mouth...Each passing second allured to her taste...Each minute falling for her.
-"Finished."- He said face beet red.
-"Um...T...Tsukune?"-
-"Hai?"-
-"About last night..."- she said seriously.
-"Y...Yes?"-
-"That...K...K..."- the succubus said timidly so different from the normal girl.
At that point both were as red as hue...
-"That...?"-
-"That...Kiss...What did it mean?! Did you do it as a friend? Did you see me as you friend or...As Kurumu-Kurono?!"-
-"As a...Fr..."-
He stopped right there. And stared at her eyes, filled with hope and love, but it wasn't only that. More like the fact that, He promised no to hurt her...besides saying a friend wasn't sincere. He had been excited physically, mentally, affectionately...
-"You'll always be mi friend."- The chestnut assured.
-"I see..."-
-"But...I saw you as Kurumu-chan...No...as Kurumu Kurono."-
-"W...What?!"-
-"I'd promised not to hurt you did I? Saying as a friend wouldn't be sincere."- Tsukune smiled.
-"I see..."- Kurumu beamed.
-"What about you? Did you see me as Tsukune or...?"-
-"What do you think?"- She said cajoling her eyelashes.
-"Um...As...Tsukune?"-
-"Bingo."-
-"That's..."-
Tsukune turned as red as beet to that comment and some what stupid question. It was obvious that she HAD seen him as Aono Tsukune...
The Tsukune Moka always had but never did anything...Or perhaps it was discretion on her part? But he knew one thing; she viewed him entirely not jut the good or bad side like the others.
Right there, Kurumu realized something.
-"Tsukune...Thanks."- She smiled.
-"What for?"-
-"You didn't hurt me; I see you're not lying."-
-"But..."-
-"Let's go slow ok? You like Moka."-
-"Hey...That's not..."-
-"You do."-
-"Kurumu-chan..."-
Love wasn't egoist, which she WAS being with him. Love never is self-centered. She wasn't a genius like Yukari, but she at least knew that. Trying to love him and stealing his love by force...Wasn't the answer...Maybe that's why Moka had triumphed. And why he ignored the rest, True love was by both sides. There, she realized her mistakes.
-"It's my error. Tsukune loves whom he wants. That's why...I won't get in his way."- She smiled.
-"But about that kiss..."-
-"Yahoo! Let's work!"-
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The day had gone by with Tsukune trying to get her feelings out, but to no avail. At solely touching the theme, she smiled forcefully or just talked too much and changed the subject.
Did it hurt? So much she hated him?
But if it was just friends why did he care?
At the same time, that night...he changed, making him blush. Tsukune tried to talk again in a fruitless effort.
-"Kurumu-chan..."-
-"Oyasumi Tsuki-chan."-
-"Darn..."-
Sleeping in the floor, his thoughts went to her, did she hate him? Why not talk about it? Why avoid it?
Tomorrow was TOO far. Worse, this time he was alone, but he didn't care it was the lack of her which bothered him. It was surprising how in one day a person grows needy of another.
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Awakening, he changed fast. By the time Kurumu was up, he was ready.
-"Gomen! There's no time for fetching breakfast!"- she apologized.
-"Daijobu. Let's go."- He noticed something. –"Huh? Your ponytail?"-
-"You said you liked long haired girls right?"- She answered bashfully.
That turned him cherry red. Changing for him...Something was for sure, the friend zone was gone. But...what were they? A interesting question, his own sickening devotion for Moka caused all the trouble...Didn't It?
Walking by his side, all boys and girls noticed her change.
-"Kurono-sempai looks so cute!"- A girl said.
-"Man, she's hotter with her hair down."- Another boy added.
-"Jealousy! Kurushimi!"- All the other male said.
Ignoring them, she took a bit of courage and took his hand. Tsukune was surprised but...Didn't mind as all the others did the same. With Yukari, Mizore ect.
-"Huh? Are Aono and Kurono dating?"-
-"Damn Aono! He has 2 Akashiya and her?!"-
-"Has she no shame?! Being with a guy that's already..."
Tsukune looked at his stoic friend.
-"Kurumu-chan..."-
-"Daijobu Tsuki-chan...I don't care."-
-"Since when does she...call me that...Tsuki-chan?"- he thought.
-"TSUKUNE!"- a tender voice said.
A pink haired figure appeared. To that the succubus let go of his hand and bit her lip in pain...Tsukune saw this and before he could speak...
-"Ohiyo! It's like eternity without you!"-
-"Moka-san. Are you ok? Is all well? Where's the other you?"-
-"She went home. She was very wet, actually because of her I can walk other wise...I'd be gone too."- she smiled. –"Hi Kurumu!"-
-"...Hi."-
-"Your hair?"- Moka asked.
-"It's for a special someone."- Kurumu said maliciously.
-"You have a boyfriend?!"- Both Tsukune and the vampire asked.
-"Yeah. I mean, why would I come like this? Only for the guy I love."- She said with the most cruel tone she could use.
-"Aren't you glad Tsukune?"- Moka asked.
-"Wasn't it for me...?"- He murmured.
-"What?"- Both asked.
-"Good! I mean Kurumu-chan is cute and...I'm sure he's lucky..."- he said sadly.
-"By the way...Tsukune...I...hadn't eaten a good meal in a long time..."- The pink girl blushed.
-"I see..."- he replied.
-"Tsukune..."-
-"Moka-san..."-
-"Tsukune..."-
-"Moka-san..."-
A certain Succubus just jerked her fists and looked away.
Moka as usual neared her lips first to his to tempt him...But...this time...
-"Oh honey...have a good day at work..."-
-"Huh? Why did I remember that...?"- He thought as 2 wet lips neared him.
-"Let's go slow ok? You like Moka."-
Tsukune felt pretty heavy and his heart hurt. He was falling into a world of corruption, but more importantly...
...Betrayal.
But to whom? To Kurumu? But she had a boyfriend right? But...Something was wrong...his heart wasn't beating like always and wanted him to turn to see Kurumu?
-"Here. Hurry."- he smiled turning his neck to her fangs.
-"Huh...?"- Moka stopped right there.
Kurumu also turned to him shocked. Gaping, to say the least. He had refused her?! Or maybe he didn't care? Tons of questions passed through her head.
-"...I'm not hungry."- The vampire announced. –"Matta ne Everyone!"- she said running away.
-"Moka-san..."-
-"What happened In one week?"- Moka asked herself.
-"Why?"- The other girl asked.
-"Huh?"-
-"Why didn't you kiss her?!"- She said not hiding her happiness.
-"Kiss? But if she just wanted blood...Oh well, I'll see you later. Take care of your boy friend."- He said rather blankly.
-"Tsukune you're innocent..."-
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The day passed on slowly for him as he was daydreaming...About Moka and Kurumu. Moka, how he'd turned her down or moreover what to do with her? And who was Kurumu's boy friend? Just thinking about the issue made him sad. In other words...
Jealous.
Was it Gin-sempai? Incorrect...Who was it? Komiya? Who?
As he thought, 2 girls watched him; Moka who was worried about his reverie...And Kurumu who was sad for having hurt him with a non-existent boyfriend, she had to apologize but...
-"Hey...Everyone in a few days, we're going to the human world again! For your projects."- Nekonome said.
-"I see...Maybe there I can..."- The succubus touched her heart. –"It still...beats for you. But now...It only beats harder, Tsukune Aono."-
-"Hey! You're going to see your family again Right?"- Moka turned to the lost boy.
-"Yeah..."-
-"Good! I'm glad! And what about your mom?"-
-"I'll ask her to wait for me..."-
Moka chatted off blushing and smiling he simply answered but in his mind, he thought of Kurumu, whom he had lost...
Lost? But when was she his? A weird statement. Purple shy eyes met sad brown. When Kurumu saw his sad face she just turned away in deception...
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The day of the trip arrived and everyone was ready. Tsukune however was still sad, with a heavy heart he just fiddled with a book.
-"What's up with Tsukune-san?"- Yukari asked.
-"No idea..."- Mizore added.
-"I'll cheer him up."- Moka said getting up to sit at his side.
-"Tsuki-chan..."-
-"Did you just call him Tsuki-chan?!"- Both girls said getting her weapons out.
-"None of your business."-
-"Are you ok Tsukune?"- Moka said grabbing his hand.
-"Yeah...I'm tired."-
-"Really? Ok..."-
The vampire laid her head on his chest...And smiled. Tsukune tried to forget with his beloved Moka, yet he felt 2 purple eyes gazing at him...
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After they arrived on the elegant hotel, Moka and Co. except Kurumu left with reluctance due to the fact he was in a day dream or too tired but he needed time alone on thinking on what to do? Why did the Kurumu-chan issue hurt?
Walking among the Neon filled city, everything so lively, a full moon he opted to go to the pier to watch the dark sea and get a little bit of breeze...However little he knew he was followed.
Arriving at the spot, He felt the breeze on his face...Everything was silent and peaceful and the light of the stars and the full moon made the water sparkle in a beautiful way...
-"Yeah. I mean, why would I come like this? Only for the guy I love."-
-"Who could it be? If he hurts my Kurumu...Whoa! Stop Tsukune! She's not...yours."-
Why? Why didn't he go with Moka? And rather chose Woe instead of his beloved vampire? Why didn't he give her blood with love like before?
-"Why...?"-
-"Why what?"- A familiar voice asked.
-"Kurumu-chan...?"-
She wore her hair down and a Pink blouse and a blue short skirt. Not wanting to feel even weirder, he returned his gaze to the sea, with a heavy heart.
-"Tsuki-chan..."-
-"Hey...Why didn't you go with Moka and the others? Shouldn't you be with your man?"-
-"I already am."-
-"Huh?"-
-"Who do you think I wear my hair like this for? You silly, it's YOU."-
There, he felt like the greatest idiot on Earth. Of course it was him, but he bent was on the idea that she hated him or...whatever. But he felt anger at him and relief, the heaviness went away.
-"Say the stars are beautiful ne?"- She said turning to the sky
-"Yeah..."- He replied still felling like and idiot.
-"By the way in the human world...You have a tradition."-
-"What Tradition?"-
"You wish upon the stars..."-
Koware Sou De
(It seems as if it could break...)
Taisetsu Sugitesaware Nagatta
(And it's so precious I can't touch it)
Wasurenai yo...
(I'll never forget...)
Hoshi ni Negai wo...
(The Wish I asked to that star)
-"Yeah. Upon a Shooting stars or a very bright...one."-
-"Ok I'll wish...I can...Kiss you again."- Kurumu wished.
-"What...?"- Tsukune asked in disbelief.
-"I wish I Can Tsuki-chan again."- The succubus sighed with closed eyes.
Kyoushitsu no sumi ni wa itsumo fushigi bako
(The mysterious box in the classroom's corner)
Dare ni mo Misenaishi
(I never showed it to anybody)
Itsumo Mienai Furui
(And pretended no to see it)
Hajimete okutte moratta hoshi no yoru
(That Starry Night which I made my first wish...)
Ano Kajitsu mo
(And I'm still waiting)
Mada Tabetenai Kedo...
(For it to come true)
-"What're you saying Kurumu-chan?! Don't say weird things."-
-"It's not weird. From my heart I DO wish."-
-"That's I mean..."- he said flushing.
-"What? Why are blushing?"-
-"You're saying weird things!"-
-"Me? Ok I'll keep saying those words."- She assured.
-"What?!"- He said not understanding.
-"You're blushing...and look so cute."-
-"Y...Y...You're one to talk."-
Both were blushing and were getting warmer and as that happened, so did their hearts...
Ooki de butsukatta
(I bumped so strong into you...)
Naite Sawaida
(I cried.)
Shinkei wa kitto kinuito to koutetsu de dekiteta
(Your nerves must be made of fibers made of steel and thread)
-"Yahoo...you look so cute."-
-"You're cuter...Ah! No...I mean..."-
-"What do you mean?"-
-"Um...You're beatif...I mean kawaii...I...mean..."- he stuttered.
-"I'm what?"- She teased him.
-"...Beautiful."-
Osae Kirenai...
(I couldn't stand it...)
Omoi wo nagete Negao Hoshi ni...
(And sent my uncontrollable feelings to that Star...)
Ima kakeru yo
(And made my wish)
Tobira no Soko wa DIAMONDO
(After the door, there's a diamond)
Ikusen no Yume Kaki Utsushita NOTE ni…
(If you've been prisoner in the notebook…)
Tojikometara Ai ni yuku ni yo…
(Where tons of my dreams are written, I'll come to see you…)
-"So you like me?"-
-"Yes...I mean..."-
-"You're mean, Tsuki-chan."-
-"Me?! You're mean! Saying those words..."-
-"I see. So you still doubt me."-
-"That's not the Issue!"- Tsukune turned away.
-"Then what is it?"- Kurumu said persisting.
-"I...I..."-
Could he? Would he? Should he? But...But Moka...And she was just teasing him...
Tons of questions popped up but...them mere excuses. Denying the truth, denying what he felt. He knew one thing; he needed to get from her ASAP.
-"Ok...You need proof."- The succubus murmured licking her lips.
-"Um...no need..."-
Kurumu pinned him on a tree, now only the moonlight lit her. She was so beautiful...but...
-"Look...Tsukune."-
-"Huh?"
-"A Shooting star."-
-"Star..."-
Feeling her breath get near he knew what was coming and instinctively licked his lips...
Both hearts hurt, of beating so much and both faces were so red, an octopus was cooler.
And...Both waited so it came...
The kiss.
Kira Kira to Eien wo kiri totta mama de
(Cut the shining eternity into small pieces and keep that fragment...)
Yakosuku shita Kimi to Nara nu hi no KISSU wo
(The promise I sealed with you, on that day with a kiss)
Koware Sou De
(It seems as if it could break...)
Taisetsu Sugitesaware Nagatta
(And it's so precious I can't touch it)
Wasurenai yo...
(I'll never forget...)
Hoshi ni Negai wo...
(The Wish I asked to that star)
-"Mm..."- she moaned.
-"Mmph...Kurumu-chan..."-
In pure impulse, the succubus and the boy continued for 5 minutes. Then she took his hand...
-"The star made my Wish come true...Tsukune. This I can do for you."-
Next chapter:
Yahoo! Kurumu here!
We're on the human world! To learn about the festivals, but as we work in the project, I'm becoming more attached to Tsukune...We're getting more and more attracted...So I plan A Picnic but...Yukari, Mizore and Moka won't allow it so easily...Next on Only time will Tell...A New path?! Kurumu of my adoration. (Aratana no Michi?! Akogare No Kurumu-chan.) You girls...Don't come near our picnic!