A small note to my readers...

Sorry if the chaps are getting short, my mom grounded me and right now I'm doing "homework" so I have to cut these chapters a bit shorter. And because of the fear of getting caught by mother dear, I'm getting a little writers block every now and then, so the story doesn't look as good as it did in earlier chapters. Sorry for that.

Sorry too if this chap makes no sense, I'm writing this at 1 in the morning while my mother is doing work, unable to go home tonight. I have the house to myself! Well... if you disregard the house keeper and my little brother.

Anyway, thank you for your continued support!

With all the love in the world, Addicted to Nurarihyon no mago

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So the school day arrived. UGH! Mondays. I hate Mondays. But then again, what lazy Otaku of a student doesn't?

Meh, at least it's lunch time. I wonder what glorious food I'll find in my bag today…

As soon as the lunch bell rings, Rikuo walks up to me. "Kirei-san, can I talk to you for a minute?" he asked sternly.

I don't know why, but I said "Yeah, sure."

Xxx

I found myself pinned against the wall by Night Rikuo.

The room was dark as night, with not a single window to allow sunlight inside, so it was dark enough for Rikuo to transform.

"Tell me the truth, Kirei, who are you with?" He bellowed.

"If I tell you the truth, he'll kill me!" I said defiantly. I'm not sure if it was true, but I think Tamazuki was gonna kill me if I breathed a word to Rikuo or the Nura Clan that I'm with him.

"I promise I won't let anyone hurt you," He said sincerely, "Just please tell me who you're spying on me for."

"H-H-How did you know I was s-spying on you?"

"I'm not oblivious, I know when I'm being spied on." He said, "Please, tell me the truth."

Well, seeing as I kept wondering why I'm helping the bad guy, I might at least trust Rikuo. "Y-You promise you won't let anything happen to me?

"I swear."

I took in a deep breath, then I said really, really quickly "Tamazuki!"

"Tamazuki?" Rikuo seemed shocked at that, "He told you to spy on me?"

"H-He just told me to find out your weaknesses," I muttered, "Inugami would've killed me if I didn't…"

"I see…" Rikuo let go of me.

I still didn't feel sure, "Promise you'll protect me?" I insisted.

He chuckled softly, "Of course I will." He smiled, "Because I want you, so I'm going to keep you safe."

As soon as he stepped out of the room, he was back to his day self.

I followed him, "Rikuo, you promise?"

"I won't let anything happen to you, Kirei-san," He gave me a reassuring smile, "I'm going to protect you from Tamazuki, because I like you."

I felt myself blushing.

"Anyway, let's go. The others are probably worried, we've taken so long that we only have 15 minutes left for lunch."

"Yeah." I mumbled.

"Let's go then." He smiled, offering me his hand.

Before I could say or do anything, an arm came around my shoulders, "What's this you're doing, Kirei?"

OH. GLOB. NO.

"T-Tamazuki…" I muttered, turning my head to see Tamazuki smirking at me, his head rested on my shoulder.

"Your orders were to spy on Nura Rikuo, Kirei." He said darkly, "I believe I didn't say anything about telling him your orders."

"Oi, let go of Kirei." Rikuo bellowed.

"Why should I?" Tamazuki's smirk widened, I could feel his other arm going around my waist.

"Let. Go. Of. Kirei."

"R-Rikuo! Don't figh—" I got cut off as Tamazuki cupped his hand over my mouth. "I don't want you spoiling my fun, Kirei." He said.

I struggled under his grasp, but dang, Tamazuki's got one strong grip. I'm starting to question my loyalty and devotion to him.

I saw Rikuo grab a sword, wherever he hid it, and stiffen his stance, "Let go of Kirei or I'll cut your head off."

"Lovely, those eyes of yours. They challenge without knowing, it's rare to see them." Tamazuki smirked in a taunt, "I'm afraid I won't be letting go of her, since she's mine."

"Don't think that because I'm human for the moment I'm afraid to fight you."

"You're not scared to die? How interesting." His smirk widened, then he rested his head on mine, "I wonder what I'll do to Kerei… maybe make her watch as I take you down? Perhaps make her mine for eternity? Maybe playwith her a bit?"

At that last part, I got chills in my spine. That, or I got chills because Tamazuki's other hand was scaling up my stomach.

"Do I have to keep repeating myself, tanuki?" Rikuo bellowed. I could see his eyes were filled with annoyance.

"No need," Tamazuki got his head off of mine. Now I could see leaves circling him and I, "I'm not going to fight you now, Rikuo-kun, but don't worry, I'll fight you soon."

And at that, he disappeared along with me.

(Rikuo's POV)

"No need," Tamazuki got his head off of Kirei's. "I'm not going to fight you now, Rikuo-kun, but don't worry, I'll fight you soon."

I growled slightly.

I could see leaves circling them, I eyed Kirei's terrified glare before the leaves engulfed them. Only one thing was on my mind as she disappeared, I'll save you, Kirei.