This is a really short chapter (well...compared to the other chapters) and is solely Kurapika/Avi centric. This is the beginning of their physical and emotional relationship and it will only become more detailed and convoluted from this point on (FYI this story is rated M for future chapters). Do you think Kurapika and Avi are moving too fast, slow, whatever? If so, please do leave me a review!

"Here are the servants' quarters. It's getting late. So you can stay here tonight. Please come in", the security guard said as he shoved a deceivingly looking light door aside.

Gon and Kurapika watched in amazement.

I huffed. "Why can you indirectly use nen and I can't", I asked the security guard.

He smiled and to me answered, "Practice."

"Hey! I'm back!" he yelled inside.

A man smoking a cigarette came walking down the stairs. "Hey. You rarely bring guests."

He stared at us with judgmental eyes.

I knew what an odd group we appeared to be with a teenager, Gon, with uncontrollable black hair, Leorio, a man in his early 20s dressed for an interview (not for traveling through the woods of Kukuroo Mountain), an eighteen year old with slightly feminine features whose buff body clearly did not belong to a female, Kurapika, and myself.

The sole female of the group. An average looking girl who appeared to not be clever, a fighter, or a nen user. But those who underestimated me would suffer.

"This is Seaquant", security guard informed us, and "He works here with me."

For a moment, Gon and I stared at each other until Gon politely said, "Good evening?"

Seaquant glared at us with beady eyes. "If you managed to win over Zebro you must be special. Make yourself at home. Thought it won't be easy here."

He waved a dismissive hand as he walked away.

"Aviiii!" yelled Kurapika,"Return my clothing!"

I laughed hysterically as I raced down the hall.

Flicking my wrist to use nen infused sand to create a hard shield around my hand, I sent it flying at the door which flicked open with a loud bang.

Let's see Kurapika get his clothes now. Ha! I finally got Kurapika's poker face act to crack.

Footsteps pounded behind me. Kurapika was chasing me while wearing a towel.

"Avi-uh", he grunted as the door slammed into him, sending him flying towards me.

I uncharacteristically reached out and caught Kurapika. But, for some odd reason I did not think. The Kurta and I were now in the same position as when I had tried to kill him in the Swindler's Swamp. Except he was on top this time. And his towel fell off.

I felt my cheeks burn as Kurapika loomed over me.

"Uh", I stammered as I glanced down Kurapika's body.

Hard muscles gleamed in the moonlight, muscles in his abs tensed as my eyes roamed down further...his penis was...I cocked my head.

Yes, there was hair, darker than that on his head covering that region. I had never been this close to a male before, especially not a naked man.

Kurapika cleared his throat. My eyes snapped back up to meet his.

His eyes were glowing scarlet and I glanced back at his dick.

I giggled nervously, "It's..." This was becoming very awkward for me because Kurapika was still looming over me, eyes glowing red.

"K-Kurapika!" I squeaked.

He smirked at me. "Regret stealing my clothes now?"

I saw the mischievous gleam in his eyes. I smirked in response. Who was I to back down from a challenge?

"Of course not", I said in a flirtatious tone. But of course, I was panicking, but I had to hide it so Kurapika wouldn't win!

Kurapika seemed annoyed with my answer and moved his face even closer to mine. My breath was coming in erratic pants now as his lips hovered over mine. I was not going to back down and run away from Kurapika. He would not win.

What was I doing? Where was I? All I could think-feel was Kurapika's hand cupping my palm and his body weight on me.

All I knew was that he was kissing me, tongue delving into my mouth and I was enjoying it. I was responding.

I began to push my tongue against his, moving into a familiar pattern. Yes I had kissed boys before, but I had never-I released an involuntary moan as Kurapika had moved from my now swollen lips to my neck.

He sucked on an extremely sensitive area and I gasped.

He let out a quiet chuckle and muttered in a husky voice, "I've always wanted to do this."

I laughed in return and surged upwards to meet his lips again as I grabbed his thick blonde hair with my hands to pull him closer. All I felt was Kurapika, lust and...and a little emotional attraction. I couldn't think.

Kurapika ran a roaming hand down my side where it rested just under my breasts.

"Ow", Kurapika yelped suddenly as he jerked back in shock.

The moment was ruined.

But Kurapika was still sitting on me.

"Kurapika", I said in a daze, "What?"

Kurapika touched my hip and pulled out my switchblade. He sent me a smirk. "Well that was an erection killer", he joked. I felt my eyes widen in embarrassment and I sat up suddenly. What did I just do? How did this even happen?

Kurapika shrugged and scrutinized my face with clear scarlet eyes.

"Are you okay Avi?" he asked with concern.

I laughed and attempted to reply nonchalantly, "We just kissed on the floor of some random cabin in Killua's family's property. Of course I'm fine but..."

There it was. The lingering feeling that I betrayed Kurapika as he just kissed one of the daughters of the merchants who helped finance the Phantom Troupe to kill the Kurtas. Though in our defense it was for their merchandise and exotic goods, but the Phantom Troup enjoyed killing and slaughtered them all. After locating consumers who wanted the beautiful scarlet eyes, my family sold majority of the pairs of eyes.

And I just kissed the last, living Kurta. Kurapika.

I bit my lip and faked a smile. "That was fun, but...we shouldn't push things until we get to know one another better."

Kurapika's brow furrowed in confusion. "I...but we were flirting earlier. I like you. I thought you were interested too..."

I swallowed. I did like Kurapika and had shown interest. Kurapika and I were also...I guess we were friends. But now, what were we now?

Confused eighteen year olds sitting in a fucking cabin in the middle of the woods.

Kurapika stood up, picked up his towel, wrapped it around his waist and stared at me.

Deep blue met gray-brown.

"Avi", he began, "We will remain allies, but, if you're interested, just let me know. If not, do not play games with me."

He slammed the door in what looked like anger-no, a fit of sexual frustration.

And I was left sitting on the floor, transformed into a pile of jelly because Kurapika had kissed my face and neck. To my left were Kurapika's pile of clothes. Guess I would have to face him tomorrow.

I groaned and slammed my face into my hands. When had I ever permitted some guy to touch me like that?

We just touched one another and could not stop...but my mind wouldn't leave me in peace.

What would it feel like to go farther with Kurapika?

But could I? Knowing who I am and who he is?

What would happen if he found out?

Beside me, bathed in moonlight, the switchblade gleamed with Kurapika's red blood and I knew the closer I became to Kurapika, the harder it would be to protect my family from his ugly, revenge-driven side. The cold, manipulative, and uncaring Kurapika who I had the unfortunate chance of encountering.