*Dodging all the vegetable projectiles*

Such animosity coming from my lovely readers?! I am hurt! I should just go and die.. T-T

Naaah I know you wouldn't want that… you guys just love me too much. Lol! XD

Just to make up for my last 'gimmick', I have a small surprise for you in this chapter. Don't worry! You won't hate it…well I hope so. *fingers crossed*

Anyways, on with the story…

Disclaimer: I do not own KWMS.

"She is the one!"

Shinzo's voice invaded their ears, pulling Usui away from the maiden and making him face to the source of this offending interruption. His eyes narrowed in annoyance as he scanned the man.

"You," Usui said calmly as he took in the appearance of the person who had tried to slaughter him a few days ago.

But his acknowledgement went unnoticed by the other man who was preoccupied in gazing intently at Misaki.

Misaki shifted uncomfortably under his scrutinizing gaze but she would rather be damned before she let it show on her face.

Before she could open her mouth to say something, Misaki found herself in Shinzo's appalling embrace.

"Eh?!"

"Finally I have found you! Never have I searched for a woman so badly. Now my heart can be at ease. I will live!" Shinzo exclaimed ecstatically, as tears of joy rolled down his cheeks.

Misunderstanding his words, Misaki paled in his arms and stood rooted to her spot.

'T-this can't be happening…' she mentally sobbed.

"Since I have found you now-"

Shinzo was cut off as he found himself hurled towards the opposite tree…not too gently.

"Do that again and you won't live to tell," Usui sneered, taking a protective stance before the frozen female.

"We meet again."

A figure popped out from behind the tree and brushed past an unconscious Shinzo who still bore the disturbing grin on his face.

"Kenichi," Usui spoke calmly although shock was evident in his eyes. The shock was quickly turned into an unreadable expression before he continued in the same tone, "What brings you here?"

"He requests your presence," was Kenichi's curt reply.

Usui smirked at his choice of words. "I know him better than that."

The subaltern sighed impatiently at his stubbornness. Each second was expensive for him...his life. His lord was not one of the most patient souls in the world.

"You mustn't keep him waiting if you know what is good for you."

Usui stared blankly at him and let out a big yawn.

Kenichi's face reddened in anger as he barked, "Don't you yawn at me!"

"Can't help it. Misa chan kept me awake the whole night." Usui replied nonchalantly.

His words brought the said female out of her mild stupor, who now stuttered out indignantly, "W-what? Don't use such double meaning words!"

Usui snickered inwardly as he eyed her flushed face but it was then when Kenichi's eyes fell on the said female.

"Ayuzawa Misaki?" Kenichi gawked. "Princess of Seika Estates!"

Then turning toward Usui, he asked, "What are you doing with her?"

The playfulness immediately washed away from his face as a mask of impassiveness marred his features.

When Kenichi was met with the new look, everything fell into place in his head.

"She has bought you, hasn't she? You have been enslaved by her!"

Misaki flinched at his accusation as everything from that day replayed before her eyes.

She mentally shuddered as she recalled the demonic whip and that inhumane 'punishment'. Roughly pushing away those disturbing images, she tried to focus on what was currently happening before her.

"You couldn't have chosen anyone better," Kenichi commented.

His words confused Misaki but what troubled her more was the fearful look in Usui's eyes.

'Is he scared?' Misaki pondered. 'But why?'

Usui remained silent while Kenichi took a few cautious steps towards him.

With a stern face he whispered, "You wouldn't want her to know now, would you? Her heart seems to be quite delicate. Will she be able to take it?"

Usui clenched his fists to restrain himself from decapitating Kenichi with his bare hands.

"Keep her out of this," he seethed, acid dripping with every word.

Meanwhile, Misaki strained her ears to pick up their words but to no avail. But her blood ran cold when she eyes the fearsome look on Usui's face.

Never had she seen him so expressive …so serious…so scary.

'What are they talking about?'

She was getting impatient by the minute. Being overly curious was always one of her innate traits.

Kenichi took a small step back with a smirk etched on his face. He rejoiced inwardly as he knew he had hit the target.

"The ball is in your court now," he remarked lazily. "Decide what is best for you…or should I say… for her?"

No more words were then exchanged as Kenichi scanned Usui's troubled face. With a small huff, he turned around before stopping before the unconscious male only to wake him to his senses with a hard kick in the ribs.

"We leave now," Kenichi announced before disappearing into the woods with a coughing follower on his heels.

Misaki silently watched the duo make their exit before approaching the blond male worriedly.

Meanwhile, millions of thoughts were reeling in Usui's mind; his heart slashed in half. One wanted to reach out to the girl in question while the other half restrained those urges.

"What's wrong Usui?" Misaki's panicked voice invaded his ears.

Slowly opening his eyes, he focused them on her face. She was worried…worried for him.

"Are you alright?" she continued.

Usui remained silent as he continued to stare at her. He wouldn't…no couldn't see her broken. The amber orbs which now radiated waves of concern for him would then shower him with rays of hatred…loath…obnoxiousness.

'No!' his mind roared. He wouldn't let her hate him. Never. She would never learn about the truth…the truth that might take her miles away from him.

"What was he sa-"

"I believe we have some unfinished business to resolve." Usui cut her off.

"W-what do yo-"

Misaki's words died in her mouth as warm lips captured her soft ones. Her eyes widened in shock as she gasped. Taking this as his chance, Usui sneaked his tongue in and began to explore her mouth. Misaki could feel her heart break out of her ribs when Usui deepened the kiss. Finally, she gave into the giddy unknown feeling that had built up in her stomach and responded earnestly. Their mouths moved in rhythm with each other as the two temporarily blocked out the outside world from ruining this blissful moment.

Meanwhile, something else was running through Usui's mind. A warm soothing feeling filled his heart and soul while he lost himself in the sweetness of the female in his arms.

He felt complete…he was determined…he had made his decision.

Soooo, what say? Happy now? Aren't I such a doll? Lol!

Anyways, please review and let me know what you think about this chapter.

Until next time!