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Kazuma's POV

That sure was tiring, walking around town all afternoon long. But I had fun, I really did. I loved to see how happy Lapis was when she got new things. She absolutely loved shopping. Ren and Ayumi had great fun too, I am really glad.. Well now I will just spend my evening relaxing, watching tv, having nice home-made food and after that cuddling some more with my love. This was the perfect evening. I hoped no one would disturbe me, offering some stupid work! The door of the kitchen was closed, what a pity, I wanted to smell it before tasting it. Maybe I will just open the door later on. To peek only of course. I was sure that she would do well. I know that she is clumsy and not used to most of this stuff. But what does it take someone to make good food? Talent and knowledge. That's all. She would gain knowledge by reading the book, and talent, hell I am sure she has plenty of it. Atleast...because...Tsui-Ling did too...

While I was getting more comfortable on the couch the doorbell rang.

Who the fuck was that? Lazily I got up to greet whoever was keeping me from relaxing.

When I opened the door a stubborn redhead was looking at me.

"About time you opened that damned door!" She shouted as she got in. Hmm. I didn't say come in yet, well never mind!

"Oh Ayano, what brings you here? "

"I haven't come to see you, you jerk. Where is Lapis?"

"Oh! So you finally decided to make up with her?"

"Just shut up! It's none of your busniss! Where is she?"

"In the kitchen."

"Why would she be there?"

"She is preparing a meal for me."

"Huh? Are you for real?"

"Of course."

"Idiot! She probably doesn't know how to cook at all! What if the kitchen is a mess once she is finished!"

"That won't be the case. I gave her a book, she is not stupid. I am sure she will do well. I am really looking forward to her homecooked food."

When I said that sentence with passion, I saw her eyes got sorrowfull. What was with her anyway? If she really was in love with me, like Lapis once said, she should have told me long ago...maybe then...

"So? And all you do is sit there and watch TV? What a fucking jerk! Go and help her atleast!" Ayano yelled as she roughly opened the door to the kitchen.

Ayano's POV

Can that jerk be any lower? What a sexist! Having the woman do all the work! I will tell Lapis right away that she doesn't have to do that!

When I saw her though, I felt a slight bit envious. Her beautiful and silky long hair was loose and gently bowing over her delicate back. She wore a white dress and a white pinkish apron over it. She was so beautiful. She was, indeed the woman, I aimed to become one day. Tsui-Ling, the Tsui-Ling Kazuma told me about was motherly, very caring and understanding. Lapis though was clumsy. I wanted to become the motherly, caring, beautiful and understanding part of that. I would let my hair grow a little longer and dress more like her. But wait, why did I want to become like her anyway? Is it because I want Kazuma to pay more attention to me? Ayano, get that thought out of your head, he belongs to Lapis now anyway...he wouldn't pay attention even if I'd change...

"Ayano! Long time no see! How have you been?" Lapis asked cheerfully, as if nothing ever happened between us. I was also very surpirsed about her being so cheerful...

"Lapis...I am fine...thanks..." I replied somewhat embarrased.

"By the way Lapis, I wanted to say sorry...for the way I acted back then...making you run away and all...come to think of it...it was all my fault...that Ber-." She quickly put her hand over my mouth and shook her head.

"It's okay Ayano-chan, I already forgave you. You are a very good friend of mine, I would never want to loose you. Such things can't seperate us!" She said with a warm and kind smile. I could feel it now, the motherly aura Kazuma always told me about. That aura was here now, comforting me, even though it was the clumsy Lapis, she had that same aura. Her warm hand was on my shoulder and as tears started to form in my eyes, not sure myself why, I couldn't help but let my head sink into her warm and soft chest. I felt her warm and caring hands rub my back, up and down. I really was blessed with another great friend. Yukari, Nanase, Lapis-I loved all of them so much.

No one's POV

As Ayano's head was resting in Lapis chest, Kazuma and Lapis smiled at each other. Kazuma was very happy that his two most important treasures got along so well. He would protect both of them forever. Once Ayano calmed down, she lifted her head.

"I see, so you're done with the crying now?" Kazuma teased her.

"Shut up you jerk! Why are you here anyway! This doesn't concern you! Go back and watch some TV you slacker!"

He sighed and decided to go back to the relaxing couch anyway, he didn't want to miss any minute of his well deserved rest.

After he left, Lapis gently patted Ayanos's head

"Did you calm down a little?"

"Yes." Ayano smiled relieved. Lapis smiled back at her and continued to chop some carrots.

"So, Kazuma told you to make food for him?"

"Yes, he did. He said that he wants to eat my home made food, even though I am not confident with cooking, I decided to give it a try. He gave me this book and I picked that." She said pointing at the delicious looking reciept.

"Wow..that is really something big.." Ayano answered, the teenager wasn't even sure if she herself could make something that looked that tasty.

"But you know Lapis, don't let that jerk push you around! It isn't just a woman's job to do all the housework! You aren't confident with cooking at all, so he could at least help you a bit!"

"It's okay, I think it is important that I learn these kind of things."

"Hmm...that's true but...you are working very hard here while he just slacks off infront of the TV!"

"Haha, I know. If he continues to do that in the future I will surely give him a piece of my mind."

"That's the spirit of a true woman!" Ayano cheered.

Ayano looked at Lapis who tried her best in making the food.

"Lapis, would you mind if I help you a bit?"

"Ah, it's okay Ayano, you can relax and watch TV too. I will do this by myself."

"No way! I don't want to watch some boring TV with that jerk!"

"Haha, okay. But just a bit, ok? "

"Got it."

The two girls worked, laughed and talked together until the meal was almost ready.

"I will be going then." Ayano announced, removing her apron.

"No way! Stay over and have dinner with us!"

"No, I want to go home."

"Why? Stay over!"

Ayano shook her head.

"I am tired, enjoy your meal." She rushed to the door, took her jacket and left the apartment as fast as she could.

"Ayano-chan!" Lapis called out to her, but Ayano just wanted to go.

"It's best if I leave them alone...I should let them have a romantic dinner together...I shouldn't interfere...to them...I would just be a burden..."

Ayano thought as she jumped into the elevator.

"Kazuma, don't you think Ayano should have stayed over for dinner?"

"Oh, she left? Well, maybe her father would get mad if she got home too late."

"I see, but she could have just called him..."

"Let's invite her tommorow."

Lapis sighed in disappointment.

She then served the food. Kazuma's eyes widened.

"Woooow! That looks delicious, and it smells fantastic too!"

"Ayano also helped making that." Lapis said shyly.

Lapis sat down across from Kazuma, he didn't quite like that and gave her a stern look.

"What's wrong?" Lapis asked innocently.

"Hmm, I think you should sit much closer to me!" Kazuma said as he gestured for her to sit next to him. Lapis smiled half-heartly and went over next to Kazuma.

"This is much better." He said.

Lapis giggled and looked at her food again. She couldn't believe that she made that! Now, all that she hoped for was, that it would taste as good as it looked!

"Well, then, let's dig in! I am starving!" Kazuma said as he started eating.

Lapis though, didn't start at all. She wanted to see what Kazuma's reaction would be first. She started to sweat and tremble, she was really nervous. If her food would taste bad, what would he think of her? He would surely see her as useless...

"Please, this has to taste good..." She silently prayed.

"This...this...this is awesome Lapis!" Kazuma praised with shining eyes. Lapis eyes widened and tears of joy, relief and happiness started to form in them.

"Kazuma...I am really glad that you like it!"

"See, I told you." He replied confident. Happy by his comforting words, she started eating too and had to admit that he was right.

After about 20 minutes they finished their meal.

"Ahhh that was good." Kazuma said as he patted his belly and leaned back in his seat.

"I liked it very much too, from now on I will cook daily."

"Oh, yeah of course! Please do!"

"But Kazuma..."

"Hmm?"

"You will have to help me too..."

"Huh? No way! I am...you know...well...it's not a man's job!"

"Kazuma!"

As Kazuma looked into the eyes of the girl he loved, he couldn't resist any longer. It was like she cast a magical spell upon him.

"Allright, don't worry..." He agreed with a smile.

Lapis stood up to clean, but was kept from it by two strong arms who pulled her back. The brunette was now sitting on Kazuma's lap. She turned around. Their faces were so close, she blushed lightly. She turned her face away, so that Kazuma wouldn't notice her childish blush. She then felt his head on her neck, it tickled and make her feel so good.

"You know, this was the best food I had in a while..." he whispered. His breath tickled on her naked skin and she trembled a bit. Happy about his words and caught by the sensation of him being so close to her, she turned her head again.

Kazuma pulled her even closer and soon their lips touched. Kazuma started to suck her lower lip gently, making her open her mouth more and allow him to insert his tongue into her mouth. Soon the girl started to moan without even noticing. Kazuma was surprised too, since this was the first time he heard her make sounds like that, she moaned slightly the last time, but this time it was so intense. To get to know even more about how she felt, the man opened his eyes, while he kept kissing her with passion. Her eyes were closed and her cheeks lightly pink. He smiled. Lapis opened her eyes and pulled away. She was confused by her lovers smile.

"What's wrong?" She asked.

"Nothing, I just thought about how cute you are!"

"Geez! Kazuma...!" She yelled, hitting him with a pillow.

"Kazuma, help me clean these." Lapis ordered as she got up and pointed at the table.

"Allright miss..." Kazuma lazily replied as he too, got up.

At the Kannagi mansion...

Ayano's POV

I am happy for them. I really am. What was I thinking? As if Kazuma would have any feelings for me...hehe...stupid girl! These two look really great together...

"Oh Ayano, you are back early." I heard my father's voice say surprised.

"Umm..yeah I am kinda tired."

"Oh, then you should go to bed now, you have school tommorow and training too."

"Yeah I will, by the way, where is Ren?"

"He is still playing cards with Ayumi."

"Okay, tell them I said good night."

"Good night Ayano."

"Good night father."

With that I vanished in my room. Closing the door, making myself feel safe.

"It's for the best..." I repeated to myself over and over again, completely trying to ignore all of my feelings. But the tears that were falling down my cheecks didn't let me ignore them.

Back at Kazuma's apartment

No one's POV

"Finally it's done!" Kazuma said as he closed the water tap.

"You can be so lazy Kazuma..." Lapis replied with a light smile.

"It was a tough day. Let's go and watch some TV."

"Hmm. Don't you want to sleep?"

"In a bit. There is still a show I want to watch going on."

"I see, okay."

The two went into the living room, Kazuma laid down on the couch, Lapis was sitting at the end of were he was laying.

He looked at her, but she didn't look back, her eyes were focused on the TV. Even though it was his favorite show, he couldn't keep his eyes off her. He wanted her to lay down beside him, he wanted to feel the warmth of her soft body against his own. He wanted her to lay down by herself. He decided to wait a little longer, he hoped that she would make a move. After sometime he got tired and decided to pull her down. He wanted to feel her, whether she liked it or not. He needed her warmth so badly, he felt like he would explode if he wouldn't get it now.

"Ahhh!" Lapis yelled as Kazuma pulled her body over his.

"Ka-ka-zuma..." She said in a faint voice.

"I love you..." He softly whispered into her ear. He started to lick her earlope softly.

He proceeded with her neck, giving it light butterfly kisses. The girl closed her eyes and enjoyed every moment of the affection she longed for since what seemed like decades.

Done! Yep I admit this was a bit boring, wasn't it? Anyway, I still hoped you enjoyed it. Pls review- it really means a lot to me and I am always happy to see that I am not the only one who loves Lapis so much :) Thank you all for your support! I love you all! Next chapter will be a lemon! I hope you will look forward to a lemon, if not, let me know! But I always wanted to do a good and sweet lemon between Kazuma x Lapis, so I hope you guys will enjoy it too!