Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Rosario Vampire. I am merely twisting the creator's vision into my own dream. If the supernatural, sexuality, or violence is offensive to you, then you should not read this.

Chapter 69

Ageha returned home at half past noon. The door man had called her when Tsukune had left that morning. She didn't know if her daughter would be glowing or gloating, but Ageha suspected that her daughter would want an audience. She never expected to find her daughter playing a violent videogame.

Kurumu had the stereo pumping out rock music while she played a shooing game. The young succubus was radiating frustration and desire while yelling obscenities at the game. Ageha was shocked. She wondered if Tsukune had finally broken her little girl's heart.

"Kurumu?" Ageha called as she turned down the music.

"What?" Kurumu looked and saw her mother watching her with a worried expression. "Crap!" she sighed.

"Kurumu, darling. What's wrong?"

"Tsukune," She said, looking like she wanted to bite something.

"What happened?" Ageha questioned. "Did he do something to hurt you? Is it over between you two?"

"Oh no, mother," Kurumu growled. "Tsukune didn't do anything wrong. He was the perfect date. He was polite and respectful from the beginning. He even stood up for me when we ran into Kimi."

Acid dripped from Kurumu's voice as she named the old class mate. Ageha recognized the name and remembered the problems the girl had caused her daughter. Some day some very bad luck was going to find that girl.

"Tsukune let me take him shopping," Kurumu continued her recital of the highlights of her date. "We visited an arcade." She gestured to the game she had been playing. "We won a dance contest together. When we came home for dinner he was sweet and kind. He even helped wash up." While her voice was filled with frustration, Kurumu still felt happy as she remembered the events of her day with Tsukune.

"And then what happened," Ageha asked, sitting Kurumu down with her on the couch.

"After dinner," Kurumu looked her mother in the face. "Tsukune offered to wash my back."

"Oh my," Ageha didn't think the boy could be so bold. "Did he back out? I know he can be a little shy."

"No," Kurumu shook her head. "We were wearing our swimsuits. We even got into the bath together."

"That doesn't sound bad."

"It was after the bath," Kurumu growled. "I was wearing my old white bikini."

"Oh dear," Ageha smiled. "What an idea."

"Tsukune told me that I didn't have to be so bold. He asked me how I would feel about him being forward," Kurumu explained. "I said that he was too nice to do anything."

"Uh ho," Ageha's eyes went wide. "Kurumu, I have warned you about men's egos. You have to be careful about who you challenge."

"Well I didn't mean to."

"That doesn't matter," Ageha chided her. "I am guessing that Tsukune didn't take it well."

"He took his swimsuit off," Kurumu said with her jaw clinched. "Right in front of me. In the middle of the bathroom, Tsukune stripped down to his bare skin and dried off as if he didn't have a care in the world, and then he walked naked from the bathroom to the bedroom."

"At least he had a towel."

"It was in his hand," Kurumu said. "I saw everything."

"Everything?"

"If he has a part I have not seen," Kurumu grunted. "He left it at home in a jar."

"Oh my."

"Right."

"I hope you didn't let him off easy after that," Ageha said.

"Oh no, Mother," Kurumu said with a slightly manic smile. "I told him he would have to make it up to me for acting like that. I told Tsukune I could only forgive him if he slept with me."

"Oh my!" Ageha was feeling warm. "And?"

"He. Slept. With. Me." Kurumu's voice was an angry growl that was probably impossible for a human voice to match.

"He what?"

"He slept," Kurumu said. "With his eyes closed. He slept soundly all night."

"Oh dear." Ageha wondered, and not for the first time, if maybe that boy might be gay. "I guess this means its over? I mean if he's that uninterested…."

"Oh it is not over at all, Mother," Kurumu said with a feral grin and a fire in her eyes. "I am not going to let him go. Not ever. I love Tsukune. Everything he does ether makes me love him more, or 'want' him more."

"Are you sure he's worth it dear?"

"Mother," Kurumu's voice sank into a low tone that was equal parts growl and purr. "Didn't you teach me that no man is a mach for me? I am going to get Tsukune to confess his love fore me, and then I am going to make him use his body to prove it."

"Oh dear," Ageha said with a smile.

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Tsukune was glad to arrive home. All they way home he could feel Kurumu's frustration, like a little spiky ball in his pocket. He couldn't quite tune out his awareness of her feelings.

"I'm home," Tsukune called out as he entered.

"Did you have a nice trip?" His mother said as she greeted him.

"Tsukune," Ruby trotted up from the kitchen to give him a hug.

"It was fun," Tsukune said with a nod and a smile.

"Where did you get the jacket?" Kasumi asked.

"Kurumu took me shopping," Tsukune winced. "He mother told her to make sure I was well taken care of."

"Tsukune," Kasumei frowned at her son. "You should no better then to let a girl spend money on you."

"I tried to refuse," Tsukune defended. "But her mother can be very insistent."

"And why would this girl's mother insist so much?"

"Well," Tsukune could feel the hooks digging in to him. His mother was likely to dig for information and get all the wrong ideas. Unfortunately he didn't get a chance to mislead her.

"Tsukune saved Kurumu," Ruby said with a smile.

"What?" Tsukune's mother look startled.

"Somebody was trying to take advantage of her nature," Ruby explained. "Tsukune put a stop to it before Kurumu could get used."

Kasumi processed Ruby's words with what she could remember of the girl. She had a cute face, Kasumi recalled from the girl's one visit, and a bit too much of a figure. There were stories in the news all the time of creepy men trying to pick up school girls by pretending to be agents or photographers. Tsukune's school was for students with difficulties with going to regular schools. The pieces clicked into random places in Kasumi mind and made a picture she liked.

The girl had been approached by one of those fake 'agents' and invited to an audition. Tsukune heard about it, or saw them going off together, and chased after his friend. Tsukune probably had an argument with his friend, and when it looked like he was going to talk out of trouble the 'agent' would have threatened him. The girl would realize that if the 'agent' was making threats, then that was a bad person to go along with. She would have told the 'agent' no, and returned to school with Tsukune. And of course once the girl's mother found out, she would want to make sure Tsukune was properly thanked for looking after her daughter.

Tsukune could almost see the wheels spinning in his mother's mind. He hated to think of what television dram inspired story she was thinking up, but it would be better then letting her know the truth. As his mother's eyes started to regain their focus, Tsukune knew she had worked something out for herself. And then her lips quavered and her eyes started to shine with tears.

"Oh Tsukune," Kasumi hugged her son again. "I'm so proud of you."

Tsukune shared a relieved look with Ruby. She smiled warmly back at him.

"Now you need to have something to eat," Kasumi declared. "I know that girl and her mother couldn't have fed you very well."

"It's ok, mother," Tsukune said. "I'm just going to put my stuff away."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes mother."

"Alright then," Kasumi said. "If you need anything I'll be watching television. There is a new drama I've been watching…" He voice trailed off as she headed for her favorite entertainment.

Tsukune watched her go with a small sense of relief. When he saw that she wasn't about to turn around and start questioning him again, Tsukune headed to his bedroom. Ruby followed him closely

"Master," Ruby said when they were safely alone. "Did you have a good time?"

Tsukune answered her, telling her all about the date. He sat at his desk, talking, as Ruby unpacked his bag and put everything away. He did not tell her about stripping naked in front of Kurumu, but did hint about how he had left the succubus wanting more attention then he was ready to give. It was time for lunch when he was done telling his story. Ruby was aware of the time.

"Shall I prepare lunch for you master?" Ruby asked.

"No," Tsukune said. "I think I am going to go out for ramen, and check up on Emmy and Kota."

"I am sure they are doing well," Ruby said.

"I know," Tsukune shrugged. "But it gives me an excuse to go for a ride." He looked at Ruby and gave her a small smile. "Would you like to come with me?"

"Oh Master," Ruby smiled. "Just let me change." Ruby knew that the full skirts that she favored were a poor choice for riding on a motorcycle.

As soon as she returned to the academy, Ruby planned, she was going to make some divided skirts for riding. Ruby wasn't shy about being seen in tight pants, but she preferred the feeling of freedom that came from skirts. Ruby was half way into her jeans when she realized that Tsukune was watching her.

Tsukune had not turned away when Ruby had started to undress. Ruby froze, stunned, with one leg still bare, when she realized that Tsukune was watching her. It wasn't that he was just distracted and forgot to turn away. Ruby could see that Tsukune was actively watching her. His eyes were taking the appearance of her clothes and body while his face showed that he was thinking seriously. Ruby was suddenly very self conscious. She had bent over in front of Tsukune. Ruby worried if her lacy white underwear might have been too much. Did it show off too much? Maybe if Tsukune was in the mood to look at her she shouldn't be wearing any at all. Or perhaps instead of something so thin and fancy she should have chosen something simple, maybe a black thong. All of these thoughts rushed through Ruby's mind and her face became hot, blushing red.

Feeling clumsy, and with some difficulty concentrating, Ruby finished dressing. She was aware that it made her feel god to have Tsukune watching her. Not just because he was her master, but because Tsukune thought she was worth watching. Ruby realized that if Tsukune wanted to see her undressed, then she must be attractive to him, and that was a thought that made her feel warm and happy.

Xxxxxx

Tsukune took Ruby out for a casual date. They ate ramen and visited with Emmy for a while. Tsukune then took her on a walking tour of the local shopping district. While his mother had shown Ruby where to buy the freshest ingredients, or the paces to find the best prices on groceries and home goods, Tsukune took Ruby to the arts and crafts store, the fabric shop, and the accessories shops he had always seen girls shopping at.

Ruby had fun on her date with Tsukune. It was their first date together. At the game arcade, Tsukune took her for a dance on the dance machine. Ruby found it difficult to keep up with the arrows the rolled up the screen, but her final score appeared to be in the average range, if on the low side. Tsukune placed at the high end of average with a nod of satisfaction at his score.

Tsukune was enjoying his time off from school. He realized it was the lack of expectations placed upon him that made the break so much fun. His parents did not expect any more from him then they ever did. Likewise, his friends and the people in the neighborhood didn't think he would be anything more then just they boy they had always known. Tsukune could just enjoy his time without everybody looking to him for protection or help with their love life. Tsukune had to admit that Kurumu and Ruby were both much more easy to deal with one on one, then when he had the whole gang together. He suspected that the young women calmed down a little when they knew he was only paying attention to them.

By the time Tsukune and Ruby returned to the house, they were both smiling. Tsukune liked being able to relax and just enjoy the day. Ruby had enjoyed her time alone with Tsukune. He may not have noticed, but there had been plenty of people that had seen them and smile, taking them to be a couple After dinner, with the house quiet around them, Tsukune had not objected when Ruby slipped into bed beside him.

"You don't mind, do you?" Ruby asked, knowing that he had been hesitant to let her share the bed in the past.

"I probably should," Tsukune said even as he gave her a hug. "But as long as we don't do anything but sleep, then I guess it's fine." He gave Ruby a light kiss. "Good night, Ruby."

"Goodnight, master," Ruby said, smiling as she snuggled close to him.