Chapter 26.
It was in the middle of the night. The couple lay in bed in deep sleep. Well one of them was. The young blonde tried to get away from Chrono as he was far too warm to lie next to. His arm, which was draped over her waist, was pushed away and she got up. She looked back at him, thinking she had woken him up, but luckily he was still asleep.
She exited the bedroom and walked into the kitchen to get some cool water "Damn Summer weather" she mumbled tiredly and drank the glass in which she had just poured some of the cold liquid. The kitchen floor was pleasantly cold under her bare feet and she let out a content sigh.
After that she walked into the living room and looked out the window. The sky was clear and the stars twinkled down at her "Beautiful" she smiled. Down below the streets were full of life. Cars drove by once many times and people were passing by chatting and having fun.
Suddenly a pair of arms wrapped around her waist "Did you have another nightmare?" a weary voice asked. She smiled back at him "No Chrono, you were just too hot"
He pouted "So that is why you left me?" he asked. She chuckled and leaned back into him "Yep" was her short reply. He smiled "You aren't too warm anymore now are you? I won't be able to get you up tomorrow if you don't get your sleep"
She looked thoughtful "I actually am starting to freeze a little" she said after her pondering, then looked up at the purple haired young man "Will you keep me warm for the rest of the night?"
Chrono sighed "Well... alright then" he said, then grinned "If you don't abandon me again?"
"I won't, and don't worry about tomorrow morning, I can't wait to see Joshua again" she smiled and followed him back to bed. Chrono opened the window a little bit, and the couple slept deeply through the rest of the night.
At breakfast Chrono told Rosette that he would go see Aion again. Rosette blinked "You want to see your brother again today?" she asked "Why? Is he ill again?"
Chrono got up and walked around the table to her "No love, he's totally fine" he leaned down to give her a kiss "Now be good at work, and I'll see you later" he stroked her cheek "And maybe I'll even invite you out tonight"
She smiled at him "You're sweet Chrono" she said and got up as well "Now, I'll better be on my way" she grabbed her raincoat and umbrella. It was a rainy day today. Mrs. Jean, the children and her were going to bake cookies and bread today, and Rosette would even be able to take some of it with her home. She was pretty sure that Shader would make it all a little more difficult for them though.
Chrono walked over and pulled her against him "Have a nice day love" he smiled. She rest her head on his shoulder, then suddenly remembered something "Oh I almost forgot the book" she said and hurried into the living room where it was lying on the table.
She smiled at Chrono who still stood where she left him "See ya later love" she told him and walked out the door.
Joshua was thrilled as she showed him what she had bought for him. His excitement was practically radiating off of him like the warm rays off the sun "Oh boy I always wanted that book! I am the happiest boy of the world" he cheered and hugged the book tightly. Then he hugged the blonde as well.
Rosette grinned widely as he asked her if she wanted to read the first chapters with him. She sat down next to him in the bed and started reading aloud. Joshua was sitting quiet as a mouse, just listening to her.
When it was time for lunch he told everyone at the table what Rosette had bought for him. He sounded so happy, that Mrs. Jean thanked Rosette for what she had done.
"That was very nice of you my child, he has often been very depressed, but he has visibly cheered up since you've started working here"
"I'm happy to help him... I've started to love him just like a little brother"
Mrs. Jean smiled "And he loves you like a big sister" she told her, then said "So, are you ready to help us bake later?"
"I sure am" Rosette grinned and sat down next to Joshua to eat lunch. She only dreaded what Shader would make of trouble today. Luckily though it was nothing bad. Most children were only covered with a fine layer of snow white flour.
In the end the cookies were in the oven and Rosette was covered with batter and flour as well.
Chrono was laughing loudly at her when she came home. Rosette had huffed and walked into the bathroom to take a shower.
After a while, Chrono had knocked on the door and asked her if Joshua was feeling better after she had given him the book.
"I have never seen him so happy" she replied with a smile, then washing the soap out of her hair. An idea suddenly popped up in her mind. She smiled wider "Oh uhm Honey?" she called out through the door.
"Yes love?" Chrono answered back.
"I was thinking that we could invite little Joshua over for a couple of days... we might take him to the amusement park, what do you say?" she waited patiently for him to answer.
"Sure why not?" Chrono said after a few seconds "When?"
"How about tomorrow and then three or so days?" she suggested. She smiled when Chrono sounded thoughtful and then said "Okay fine with me"
"You're the best" she smiled and finished her shower, before stepping out and giving him a big hug to.
He pecked her cheek and smiled down at her "Now where would you like to go today?"
"To a nice place" she replied. Chrono chuckled "Now that isn't telling me very much" he said and pulled her over to the window. The darkness had already started to darken the city, but the lights in the buildings brightened it all up "The Sunrise?"
She thought about that for a little while, then said yes "We can reminisce our first date there... though at that time I wasn't really in love with you yet"
"Yea, you gave me a hard time" he grinned "Now, let's change into something nice and then let's go"
She nodded and both disappeared into the bedroom to find something nice to wear. The evening passed by too fast though and after a couple of wonderful hours, they returned home.
At that time it was late, so they decided so Rosette decided to go to bed. Chrono stayed up a little longer though to watch some TV, so the blonde kissed him Goodnight and went to bed. She didn't fall asleep just yet though. It was too cold.
She turned around and called "Chrono? Come to bed I'm freezing"
She heard him chuckle "Okay, I'll be right there love" he called back and turned off the TV before entering the bedroom, changing into sleep clothes and then crawling under the covers.
"You've got a couple of trouble with the temperature don't you?" he commented. Rosette snorted "Isn't my fault that the weather is like that" she said and felt him drape an arm around her waist. He lay his face close to hers and smiled "You know... it's some time since we've heard from Satella"
Rosette snorted again "She can do what she likes, I'm not worried the least" she replied "Now wha about Aion? Has he made his decision yet?"
"Nope, not yet" Chrono answered "He will soon though"
"Hopefully he doesn't choose the witch" she grumbled. Chrono kissed her cheek "Don't call her that"
"Oh fine" she grumbled "Then what about snob?"
"Rosette!" Chrono warned gently.
"Fine fine... I'm going to sleep" She closed her eyes and heard Chrono sigh "Goodnight lovely" he whispered.
"Goodnight Chrono" she whispered back and soon, both were once again engulfed by sleep.
AN: Not many chapters left of this one ^^
I don't know which fic I'll write for next... you'll just have to wait and see -.-
Until next chappie ^_^
