Chapter 3.
Rosette woke up the next morning looking wearily at her watch. It was almost nine "Oh no, I'm late" she burst out and was about to jump out of bed, when a hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her back down.
"Chrono, stop it, I'm late" she scolded, but Chrono just smiled "Shh… don't you remember? You got fired yesterday" Chrono said and draped an arm around her "You have enough time"
She sighed and lay back down beside him "I had hoped it was just a dream" she murmured
Chrono smiled and kissed her "It's okay, I'll help you find something new okay?" he reassured "Now go back to sleep again, in an hour I have to help the new neighbour with the furniture"
"I wanna help too" she said and snuggled a little closer to him. He laughed "Okay, you can help the new one place the furniture on their right place in the apartment and show her or him around"
She nodded "How about we get up now? I can't sleep anymore anyway" she suggested, and a couple of minutes later, they both sat in the couch, drinking their coffee. Chrono was yawning loudly, he didn't really want to help with the furniture, but couldn't just say no.
"It's only for today love" Rosette said "Later you can do what you want and rest"
"That sounds tempting" he replied "I hope the furniture isn't too heavy"
"Want m to ask some of the other inhabitants if they wanna help?" she asked "You can't do it alone"
He kissed her "No, I'll go ask" he smiled "Just rest until it's time okay?"
"Okay" she smiled back. Chrono got up and looked out the window "It looks like a grey day" he noted "I hope it doesn't rain soon"
"You aren't afraid of the water now, are you?" she asked teasingly "Aww… poor little boy"
He turned his gaze slowly towards her with a smirk plastered over his features "The little boy doesn't like to get teased sweet love" he said, his smirk widening even more. He stepped over to her and grabbed her hands, before kissing her.
When he pulled back, the smirk was still there. Rosette eyed him with a suspicious look "What are you up to?" she asked
"Nothing love, why should I be up to something?" he asked innocently, making her go backwards into the bathroom.
"You're definitely up to something, why are you pushing me into the bathroom?" suddenly she remembered what was in the bathroom "Oh no you don't… Chrono no" she growled "I'm serious Chrono, don't do that"
The blonde tried to break free from him, another useless act.
He took both her wrists into his left hand and stopped at the shower, pulling the curtain away "Chrono no…" she tried to struggle against him when he pushed her into the stall, it was no use though.
"What's wrong love? Afraid of the water?" he smirked, making her glare at him. Then he turned on the water. The blonde screamed, the water was cold as ice "CHRONO YOU DAMN JERK" she shrieked and ran out of the shower when Chrono let go of her wrists.
He was laughing loudly at the now soaked, shivering blonde that stood in the middle of the room. Said blonde glared daggers at him "Grrrrrr… Chroooonoooo"
She was only met with a big smirk "You look good love" he said and closed the distance between them, pulling her into a sweet hug "I won" he whispered in her ear.
"I'll have my revenge Chrono, I promise you I will" she grumbled back to him.
"I know" he smiled "I'll await it anytime soon"
She slapped his arm hardly and trudged into the bedroom to change into dry clothes. Chrono looked at the watch; he still had fifteen minutes before the new one would arrive.
"Want me to help you change" he called playfully
"No" she growled back
Then he laughed, letting himself drop onto the couch. A few minutes later Rosette came back out in new dry clothes. She glared at him when she saw him. He looked up at her and smiled "Come here" he whispered.
She sat down beside him and let him pull her over to lean against him. He nuzzled her neck sweetly, maybe silently asking for forgiveness. She wouldn't forgive him so fast though "I still will get my revenge you know?" she told him, making him pull away "I never thought I wouldn't" he smiled.
"You still cold?" he asked
"Yes I am, the water was friggin cold you dolt" she hissed
He smiled and pulled her closer "Better?" he asked and nuzzled her neck once again.
"Yes, but we have to go now, it's time" she whispered into his ear and kissed his cheek. They got up from the couch and headed for the door. Downstairs, a truck had just arrived, the driver getting out "Hello youngsters" he greeted "Where's the place?"
Chrono walked over and explained everything to him "Did ya say tenth floor boy? That's one hell of a lot of work" the driver said "But we have to wait for the one moving in"
"It's okay" Chrono replied.
The landlord came out as well; they all waited for the new one now.
"Do you know who the new one is?" Rosette asked the landlord
"No, I don't… we'll just have to see" he replied
The blonde sighed, but was soon pulled against a warm surface "What's wrong love?" Chrono asked, resting his forehead against hers "Nothing is wrong…" she assured him "How about you got a job as well? You're strong and healthy, you could get a job"
He smiled and closed his eyes "I haven't had a job for years because of my injuries from the accident" he said "My back couldn't take the hard work"
"You don't have to get a hard job love… just an easy one" she said
"My back doesn't allow me to stand up for a long time sweetie, I have to take it easy" he answered though. She knew that the accident in some way had ruined most of his life, he never complained about it though.
"Should you really help with this then? I think you should go back upstairs and rest, I'll help them with the furniture" she said concerned.
He was about to answer, when the old lady from across the street came walking towards them "Hello dearies" she smiled "How are you two?"
"Hello Margarita" Rosette smiled back "We're fine thank you"
"My son is coming on a visit, I'm waiting for his car" the old lady told them.
Rosette got an idea "Excuse me Margarita; this might be an impolite question but…" Rosette began and trailed off.
"What is it dear? Just ask me" she replied with a smile
"Well… a new one is coming… and we need help to get the furniture upstairs… I was wondering if your son would be so friendly and help us with it" the blonde asked "He doesn't have to, it's just that we are so few and Chrono here has problems with his back"
"Oh of course he wants to help you dear" Margarita smiled "I'm sure he will"
"Thank you very very much" Rosette thanked, before she turned towards her love. Chrono looked at her with a smirk "You never cease to amaze me love" he said "Thank you"
"I wont let you ruin your back more than it already is" she whispered and kissed him "You should take better care of you"
"I will" he promised.
Now even more people were waiting, the group getting more and more impatient.
A/N: I end the chapter here, it leaves me more time to think about who shall be the new neighbour. Would you help me? I could use some ideas for who it shall be… maybe Satella?? I don't know -.-
