Hey my dear readers! It has been quite a while since I last posted. The reason why I did not continue was because I was being really lazy. For the past few days I spent most of my freetime playing games, watching TV and sleep. I've got that kind of phases every now and then but right now my will to continue this story has come back! Really sorry for making you guys wait!

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Ayano's POV

I didn't know how late it was, but I was still a bit dizzy. I opened my eyes to check how late it was. The pink clock on my bedtable read 10.30.

"Oh boy, I slept for 11 hours." I mumbered to myself. I wondered why father didn't wake me yet. It was a sunday, but he actually even on sundays made sure that I got up at 8 or 9 to start training. I sat up and looked out of the window. Something is happening today...but what was it? I tried to remember it...the more I thought of it, the more my heart started to ache. Ah, yeah. It was "that". I stood up and went to my closet. I took out a white blouse and a pink skirt. I layed the clothing on my bed, took out a towel, went to the bathroom and jumped under the shower. While the water poured down my body, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I felt how my eyes just wanted to cry.

"Why? Why are my feelings for him so strong?" I mumbered while covering my month with one hand. I just wished I could be with him. I always thought we might end up together. It was what I wished for all this time. Even though I loved him so much, I didn't hate or even dislike Lapis. All I felt towards her was envy and somehow she was a rolemodel to me. Maybe, somewhere deep in my heart, I even wished to be her. Just a slight bit though. The water started to get cold and I realized that I had spent too much time under the shower.

"Time to get out." I thought.

As I went down into the meeting room, my father and Ren oddly smiled at me. Ren's smile was just a half hearted one though.

"Morning Ayano!" My father greeted.

"Good morning Otou-san." I greeted back and sat down beside them.

"Ne-san, good morning." Ren said, I realized there was a weird shake in his voice.

"Morning." I simply replied.

"Umm...well...Yukari and Nanase just called. They said they would like to spent the day with you." My father stated.

"Huh? What about training?" This was odd. Dad would rarely let me have fun with friends when I was supposed to train.

"Having fun once in a while is okay." He said with a gentle and loving smile.

"Otou-san..." I said with a smile. I was really glad that I was blessed with such a wonderful father. I loved him so much.

"Thank you otou-san!" I cheered as I went over to him and hugged him tightly.

He smiled and patted my head.

"You guys are meeting at the beach. Be there at 1." Father explained.

"The beach?" Hearing that word made me froze. But anyways, I would spent this day with Yukari and Nanase...I wouldn't have to see that jerk...

"Sounds great!" I replied as I went up to my room to change to my swimsuit. (of course I would wear normal clothes over it before going into the water!) xD

No one's POV

"Say, uncle...do you really think this was a good idea?" Ren asked.

Jugo raised his eyebrows and eyed Ren warmly.

"Do not worry. It's for the best. She should just enjoy herself with all of you. She was so sad and broken when she came back yesterday, I couldn't bear to see my beloved Ayano like that. So I just want her to have some fun."

"But uncle, don't you think her mood will change to the worse when she meets Kazuma and Lapis there?"

"I don't. Kazuma makes her happy in any kind of situation. She might not always show it due to embarrasment, but I know my own daughter well enough to see when she's happy and when she's not. The same goes for Lapis, she really sees a great friend in her. I think while being together with all of her friends, she will just forget all the troubles."

Ren just nodded thoughtful.

At the Shinomiya Resisdence (Phone call between Yukari and Nanase)

"Yukari, don't you think Ayano will get upset if she meets Kazuma at the beach?"

"It will be fine! Even if she does, Kazuma will probably make her angrier and then we get to see a hot battle between them!"

"Yukari...that is kinda mean...I think she will be hurt when she sees Kazuma and Lapis together..."

"Sorry. You have a point. But I think Ayano shouldn't just stay home and let the sadness overtake her. She should just spent the Sunday with us and have fun."

"That is, if she is able to have any fun while Kazuma is present."

"Ummmm...her father demanded it...I don't think we should deny it. I mean he knows his daughter well, she might really just enjoy herself with all of us, including Kazuma."

"I really hope so. I don't want to see that sweet thing broken."

"Me neither."

"If she gets upset, let's leave the place and enjoy ourselves somewhere else. Let's also cheer her up."

"Yeah that's a nice idea Nanase. Even though Ayano will probably hide her sadness, we will spot it right away and support her when she is down."

"That's right!"

"Then that's settled. Seeyou in a bit Nanase."

"Seeyou!"

End of phonecall.

Kazuma's POV

Two hours ago, I bought her a cute bikini that wasn't that reavaling since she told me she wouldn't feel comfortable if her body was exposed. When she put it on I just wanted to throw her onto the bed and make love to her. She just looked so adorable! But on second thought, I was really worried. Plenty of other men would probably drool while looking at her. But I will definetely make sure none of these horny bastards lays a hand on her. She is mine. Mine and only mine. I am really possesive about her. That is probably also why I never want her to go out alone. Too many guys would approach her if she was alone. I remembered how so many men tried to flirt with Tsui-Ling back when we both worked at the restaurant. Once some guy just grabbed her waist. I broke the fuckers nose and kicked him out of the restaurant.

"Kazuma, it's almost time to go!" Lapis said while she looked up at me with a bright smile. I occasionally poked her blushing cheek.

"Be patient princess, we still have to pick up Ren and Ayumi."

She looked at me with puppy eyes. Man. Now that really made me just want to pull her close and make love to her.

"Kazumaaaaa!" She whined.

"Okay, okay, let's go now."

"Yay!" She cheered as she walked towards the door, with me following her.

Lapis more and more becomes the person Tsui-Ling was. That indeed prooves that Lapis is human. And not just any human. She was Tsui-Ling, she just wasn't aware of it yet. I was sure about that.

At the Kannagi mansion (Ayano and her friends already left)

Three maids greeted us and led us to the meeting room, where Ayumi and Ren were already waiting. My cute little brother ran towards me and hugged me tightly. I patted his head and ran my hand through his soft hair. At the same time, delicate Ayumi Tsuwabuki, ran into Lapis arms to greet her warmly.

"Let's go let's go! The weather is perfect for a beautiful day at the beach!" Ayumi demanded.

"Oho. Seems like you are as excited as your big sis, Ayumi." I stated.

"No surprise. Even Ayumi never swam in the ocean!"Ren yelled.

"What a shame, she loves the ocean so much." Lapis replied.

"Let's go now." I offered in a calm tone, even though I felt a bit sorry for Ayumi as well as for Lapis.

At the beach...

No one's POV

"Awww! It's so beautiful!" Ayumi said while removing her clothes.

Ren was glad to see her so happy but his face turned red immidiately as her clothes slipped down.

"A-Ayumi-chan!" He said as he turned around. But in all honesty, even if he was a pure and innocent guy he wanted to look!

"Huh? Don't worry Ren, I'm wearing my bikini under my clothes!" Ayumi giggled.

"Ahh. Okay..." Ren replied.

Lapis also simply removed her clothes and as Ren starred at her in a bikini he blushed.

"They, they are so big and round...Ayumi will probably become this beautiful too." He turned to look at Ayumi whose chest was still flat, he was a bit disappointed, but he knew things would change soon.

Lapis was wearing a light blue bikini and a skirt. She didn't want to buy a normal bikini pant since she thought it was kinda too revaling. Her chest was pretty well covered too. She didn't want to show all of her beautiful flesh to the hungry wolfs out there. The only one she wanted to show her all to was Kazuma.

Kazuma and Ren were wearing their swim shorts now too.

"Let's get in!" Kazuma offered while taking Lapis hand. She blushed and looked at him, he realized she hesistated and started to wonder.

"Is something wrong? You wanted to come here so much..."

"No I'm fine. It's just that all this seems like a dream."

Kazuma, smiled at her warmly.

"It's not a dream anymore. You may have dreamed of this for a long time. But now all your dreams became reality, so just enjoy yourself with us."

She looked into Kazuma's eyes deeply and nodded. The two lovers ran towards the ocean and Lapis felt amazed as the luke warm water touched her feet.

"How's it?" Kazuma asked.

"It feels great!"

"Let's get in deeper." Kazuma said as he took her hand once again and guided the unexperied girl, who once just was a doll, through the endless sea.

"Let's get in as well Ayumi." Ren offered as he smiled brightly at the girl he lost his heart to. To his surprise Ayumi looked kinda displeased.

"What's wrong?" He questioned with concern.

"I am...I am...well...isn't...what if..."

"What are you trying to say Ayumi? It's ok, you can tell me everything." Ren assured.

"What if I drown!"

"Oh...you're worring about that. Don't be scared, I will be next to you all the time. I will make sure nothing happens to you, I will protect you."

Ayumi's light green eyes were shining and the gaze she gave the blond boy made his knees weak. He would like to just kiss her beautiful and soft seeming lips now...but after all he was still way too shy to take this step.

"It's too early for us..." He thought, wondering when his nii-san had his first kiss.

"Ren?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we go then?"

"Ah sure!" Ren replied somewhat embarrased since he had been too lost in his thoughts.

As the four played in the water, a taxi arrived. In it were Ayano, Nanase and Yukari.

Ayano was the first to get out, she couldn't see Kazuma yet. She walked down to the beach and took off her shoes.

"Awww this feels great!" She said as she strechted.

"Do you really think this is all right?" Nanase whispered to Yukari worried.

"Don't worry. A father definitely knows what's good for his daughter."

"Yukari! Nanase! Hurry up!" Ayano yelled at her friends.

"Coming!" The two replied as they ran towards Ayano.

Meanwhile Lapis and Kazuma kept swimming further and further. When they felt like getting some drinks the two lovers got out. While swimming towards the beach, Kazuma noticed someone familiar standing right there. The girl ate ice cream and chatted with her friends.

"Ayano?" Kazuma thought confused.

"Why is she here? I thought she didn't want to come..."

As Ayano finished her ice cream she turned around to get into the ocean, but she was paralyzed when she saw the man standing infront of her.

She just starred at him with her month wide open.

"Ayano? You're here too? That's great that you decided to come! Let's get in together and play..." Lapis stated but Ayano didn't quite listen. Her mind was focused on Kazuma right now, and how much she just didn't want to see him.

Ayano's POV

Why...why the hell is he here! I knew that he wanted to go to the beach today too but why the hell is he at the exact same place I am at? Come to think of it-dad was the one who told the cab where to go! Or could this just be a coincidence ? NO WAY! I...why am I so mad? I just don't want to see him...because I am still hurt...that he...can't be with me...probably.

"Hey Ayano." Kazuma said with his usual smirk. Damn him. Why does he smirk at me like this all the time? I mean he can show a gentle and caring smile to Lapis, why not to me?

"Get out of the way! I want to swim." I snapped as I attempted to walk past him, but his strong arms pulled me back.

"Now, now princess. Is that a way to greet someone?"

"Just let go!" I yelled at him as I struggled. Surprisingly, he really let go at that point.

"Just what's wrong with you? Since you came all the way let's just all have fun together."

"Who in the world wants to have fun with you! Just leave me alone and die!" With that I just went deeper into the water and started to swim. The tears streamed down my face, finally I could release them. I just wanted to swim and swim and swim. Away from the place. Away from that guy.

I held my breath and went down to dive.

No one's POV

"Yukari-san, Nanase-san, did something happen to Ayano?" Lapis asked worried.

"Well...ummm...that is..." Yukari stammered.

"It really was a bad idea."

"Idea? What are you guys talking about?" Kazuma asked, already guessing what they meant.

Yukari and Nanase looked at each other for a few seconds before they nodded and decided to speak up.

"You know...her father arranged this. He wanted her to have fun with everyone, since she seemed so depressed." Nanase started.

"That's right. He thought it would make her happy since she is always happy when being together with all of us." Yukari continued.

"Well-okay. But why is she angry then?"

"You should figure that out yourself." Nanase stated somewhat coldly.

"It's because Ayano-chan loves Kazuma too. And she probably thinks I stole him away from her...I am...horrible..." Lapis thought.

Kazuma just sighed.

"I care for Ayano a lot." Kazuma admitted.

"But I don't think Soshu should meddle so much. I know he wanted to make her happy...but this was still a bit too much for her. I want to make her happy too, so if you guys have any suggestions how to do that, please tell me." He continued with a regretful look.

"Kazuma does seem to have some feelings for Ayano." Yukari silently thought.

When Kazuma looked around Ayano was really far away.

His eyes widened.

"Is this girl insane?"

"Hey Ayano! Don't go out too far! There is a chance of sharks attacking!"

"Kazuma, are you serious?" Lapis asked shocked.

"Yeah. A few weaks ago, a man who went out really far was eaten, leaving behind his wife and two kids."

"Nii-sama! Go and stop ne-sama! I don't think she could hear your warning!"

"You are probably right..." Kazuma replied. He still seemed calm.

"She isn't that far out yet though..."

"Kazuma! Go and save her!" Yukari insisted.

"Do I really have to save someone who is behaving like a spoiled brat?"

"Kazuma, Ayano might really be in danger, please forgive her for being rude earlier." Lapis said while she formally bowed.

"Kazuma-sama, please try to get Ayano out before something happens!" Ayumi requested.

"Jerk! I know you actually care for her you even just admitted it so just stop acting so cool!" Nanase snapped.

Kazuma still remained not-caring.

"!" The group heard a painful scream.

"Damn it got Ayano!" Nanase yelled. Everyone's eyes widened as they saw how something pulled Ayano down.

"Kuso!" Kazuma yelled as he flew up into the sky to go to where Ayano was.

"Kazuma give it your all!" Lapis said worried.

"Bring nee-sama back safely!" Ren pleaded with tears on his face.

Yukari started to cry, Nanase pulled her close and hugged her broken down friend.

"If only he would have gone sooner..." Nanase cursed over and over again.

Ayumi poked the blue haired girls belly fainthearted.

"Don't blame Kazuma. He cares for Ayano all the time, he will save her for sure." The young girl assured.

Kazuma's POV

"Idiot girl! Idiot girl! Idiot girl!"

"Why can't you just listen to anything anyone says?" Why are you so stubborn? Why do you put yourself in danger? Getting more nervous I was now trying to sense her presence with my wind. It was kinda hard since she was underwater, but after two seconds I got her. Damn. I could feel that she was alive, but her bones were damaged. I went underwater to find Ayano trying to fight the shark. It got a hold of her right leg. I simply cutted the shark in two. The dying shark let go of Ayano, I grabbed her hand and went to fly up the sky with her.

"Ayano!"

"Kazuma, Kazuma, Kazuma! I am so glad you came! It was horrible! I was scared I thought I would die Kazuma!" To my surprise she started crying and buried her face in my chest. I planned to scold her, but seeing how broken she was, I just couldn't.

"It's alright now Ayano." I calmed her down while patting her head gently.

"My leg, it really hurts."

I looked at Ayano's leg. Luckily, it was still fully on her, but the shark bit it and gave her some heavy injuries.

No one's POV

"Don't worry Ayano. It will be alright soon. I am with you, so calm down." Kazuma once again tried to calm the princess down, and when she looked up at him with teary eyes, his heart almost broke. It was then that he realized that he actually had feelings for her. He didn't just love her as a friend, a partner or a mere cousin. He loved her as a woman. Her beauty, her bossy attidude, her childishness, her caring nature-even though she doesn't show it much and not to forget the constant fights with her- these were all things that he loved about her so much.

"What's going on?" He thought to himself as he was overhelmed by his feelings. Ayano's face was really close to his, his body told him to lean in and kiss her, he just wanted to do it so badly. But he remembered that he already was with someone, someone he loved about as much as Ayano. He was in a real tricky position.

"Don't cry." He said with a warm smile he usually only showed Lapis and Ren as he wiped Ayano's tears away. Ayano's pain in her leg seemed to disappear as his soft hands ran over her face. She loved him so much and she was happy that she was able to experience a moment like this with him. It probably would be the only time.

"Thank you Kazuma." She could finally thank him without trying to act so cold. She could say it without being ashamed.

She looked at him and waited for an answer.

"Don't ever scare me like that again." He answered with a stern gaze.

Kazuma was still confused about the feelings his just learned about. He had yet to figure out whether it was just an illusion or not.

That's it done! Hope you liked it, don't forget to review! Next chap will hopefully be up much sooner!