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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 9, 2011 23:43:28 GMT -9
She wiggled in her sleep, feeling very warm and very happy. She had always been rather feline-like, preferring to bask in the sun and doze when she had nothing else to do. She felt very safe too, like she was being craddled in someone's chest.
Yamamoto beamed. "Alright, so peanut butter for me, and a double scoop of French vanilla for you?" Hee, Kari was so cute.
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Post by Mafioso on Jul 9, 2011 23:52:17 GMT -9
Xanxus held the petite thing closer, nuzzling into her shoulder and pressing her head against his shoulder. He also looped one leg around hers.
Kari nodded once and smiled. "Thank you so much Yamamoto-kun!" She wanted to ask when her training would start but she wouldn't bring that up this early.
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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 9, 2011 23:58:07 GMT -9
Celeste was literally drowning in utter warmth and contentment. There was no way on the face of this planet that she could be any more comfortable than right now. She butted her nose against whatever was holding her like a newborn kitten seeking its mother.
Yamamoto ordered and paid. The clerk handed him the two icecreams. He stole a lick of her's before he handed it over. "Haha! Let's start walking to my house, okay?" He grinned. "No racing this time, I promise!"
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Post by Mafioso on Jul 10, 2011 0:10:01 GMT -9
Xanxus sighed deeply before slowly digging his nose into the girl's hair, rubbing his face against her head also.
He rolled over with her in his arms and stuck his face in between her neck and ear.
It made him feel different..
"Hey!" Kari retorted. She pulled Yamamoto's wrist down and took a long lick of his ice-cream. She then started eating her own.
"Sure. What are we goingto your house for though?" He asked, tilting her head.
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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 10, 2011 0:14:08 GMT -9
Something was tickling her neck. It made her twitch a few times, but that was all. She was relishing that warmth, one of her tiny hands resting against his chest right over a scar. "Mm...~"
"Hey! I guess I deserved that." He grinned easily and ran a hand through his hair.
"I was going to tell my old man that everyone enjoyed the sushi before I forget." He laughed sheepishly.
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Post by Mafioso on Jul 10, 2011 13:18:37 GMT -9
Xanxus nuzzled closer and sighed. After that, he was silent and had his usual expression. He felt something cold on his chest. Or rather, it felt that way.
Just as a moment passed, Belphegor peeked inside through the door. "Shishishi...Bossu~!"
Kari nodded. She had to tell herself to keep making sure to mind her manners. She took a lick of the icecream and walked along, her hand at her sides.
Kari wanted to ask what happened to Takeshi's mother, but in case it was a personal reason, decided against it. She didn't want to hurt her mentors feelings.
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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 10, 2011 13:27:16 GMT -9
Celeste was a pretty heavy sleeper. She didn't hear Belphegor and his froggy shadow peek into the room. She was out cold, completely comfortable and emerged in warmth.
"Oi, Senpai. I think they're sleeping." Fran dully pointed out the obvious.
"Here we are." Yamamoto gestured to a small sushi restaurant. He pulled the door open and bowed dramatically. "After you~"
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Post by Mafioso on Jul 13, 2011 10:52:38 GMT -9
Bel laughed. "Ushishishi... Bossu has a little girlfriend~!" He snickered and left the room, shutting the door quietly behind them.
Kari laughed a bit and grinned as she walked into the sushi shop. It had a quaint feel but she liked it.
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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 13, 2011 15:21:46 GMT -9
Celeste groaned in her sleep and pushed herself away from the heat source. It was too warm! She felt like she was melting into a pile of goo. She found herself unable to get away, though. Troubled, she frowned in her slumber and twisted to get away. Still no use! Pale blue eyes opened, and she turned to see what was pining her to that spot.
.....
.....Oh my.
"Hey, old man!" Yamamoto called out with a grin. "Helloooo~?" He glanced around the deserted shop. It didn't look like anyone was there. "Huh...that's odd." Yamamoto frowned a little and stroked his chin.
A clatter resounded from the kitchen.
"I'd better go see what that was," he said, turning the corner to enter the kitchen. "You can wait out here Kari-chan-! Mm-!" A hand grabbed Yamamoto and tugged him in, while a another one covered his mouth.
"Get the girl." A voice from the shadows commanded.
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Post by Mafioso on Jul 13, 2011 16:18:01 GMT -9
Xanxus twitched a bit before opening his eyes slowly. He hummed slightly and jumped back at the sight. Immediately, he pulled his hands back and got off the bed, his eyes wide. He was blushing furiously and backing away to the balcony.
He hit the stone rim and held onto it tightly, not wanting to accept this a his fault.
"Sc-scum!! Wh-what are you doing, curled up to me like that!!?
Kari blinked and nodded. She waited a few moments before calling out to Yamamoto.
"Yamamoto-kun..?" She heard no response. So, she slowly walked inside and looked around.
"Yama--" Suddenly, a pair of arms gabbed her and covered her mouth. She tried to let out a scream but only a muffle escaped.
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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 13, 2011 16:34:22 GMT -9
"Me?! I woke up being HELD to you like that! I am not responsible for this!" She screeched, ever the tsundere. Her little heart was beating wildly in her chest, and all the heat had rushed to her cheeks. Stupid boss-!! Why did he have to be so warm, so alluring with his rugged looks and aloof personality! Why couldn't she been engaged to a bookish gentleman!
....Not that she wanted to be, of course. The idea sounded dreadfully boring to her. In fact, Xanxus was probably her only escape from a life destined to be mundane and repetitive. If he refused to marry her for a certain amount of time, she knew her parents would pull her out of the relationship regardless of her feelings or the Vongola aid and force her to marry a boring gentleman instead.
With the mindset of wanting to be accepted, she joined him on the balcony. "Geez, you don't need to be embarrassed..."
The hooded men had Yamamoto tied up in the back of a large moving truck that had been hidden behind the restaurant. They had bind his legs and hands together, but hadn't gagged nor blindfolded him. The back of the truck was dark and the stench of mildew clung to the air. The captors opened up the doors and tossed a bundle in that landed across his lap.
"Oof-!" He strained to see what it was. "Kari-chan!"
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Post by Mafioso on Jul 13, 2011 19:14:42 GMT -9
Xanxus closed his eyes and leaned over the balcony. His eyebrow twitched at her comment and he looked away, still blushing darkly. Xanxus grit his teeth and felt like yelling at her but he couldn't for some reason. The though of her in his arms made him blush like mad. In frustration, Xanxus squeezed the stone rim hard, shattering it.
He felt the pieces cut him and shook them off. He turned to her and swallowed hard. "Mi dispiace..."
Kari hit Yamamoto and scoffed as her breath escaped her. Nothing they did hurt her except when they threw her. However, she didn't let her guard down. She grit her teeth in pain and smiles a bit when she saw that Yamamoto was okay.
"I-I'm fine. Don't worry." She looked towar the men and glared at them.
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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 13, 2011 19:24:52 GMT -9
The tiny woman blinked. He apologized?! Flushing darkly, she scowled a little. "D-don't apologize; It doesn't suit you." She huffed and looked over the balcony edge after she stepped over the rubble.
Suddenly, something didn't seem quite right. Who knows what it was, but Celeste suddenly lost her balance. She tumbled over the edge of the balcony as it gave way in her spot.
"X-Xanxus!" She shut her eyes as she tumbled through the air.
The door shut quickly.
"Are you sure?" Yamamoto looked her over with cautious eyes. He would feel terrible if she were hrut; He knew this was probably something having to do with the mafia game, and he blamed himself for it. She was a player too, but no one would be targeting her (at least, not yet) like they would him.
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Post by Mafioso on Jul 13, 2011 19:36:23 GMT -9
Xanxus turned and was horrified at the sight before him. Time seemed to go much slower at that instant. He saw Celeste's terrified face, the shattered balcony, and felt his heart drop.
Without thinking, his body jerked forward and leaped down. He extended his arms and caught the small girl, cradling her and pressing her tight against his chest as he landed on the ground with a thud.
Kari nodded once. "Y-yeah. I'm sure." She gave him a reassuring smile and got off of him. Kari didn't know why this was happening. She hadn't been informed if there was an enemy mafia situated in Japan. Why would they want them anyway?
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Post by LovelessTuna on Jul 13, 2011 20:39:33 GMT -9
That warmth...it's back again....
Her body was jarred as they hit the ground, and her eyes flew open. "Wha-? Xanxus! Xanxus!" She felt tears gather at the corners of her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. She was pressed to his chest, mostly uninjured. She was too afraid to move in case he was hurt. An overwhelming sensation trickled through her body. Like a phoenix bursting free of the flames, Celeste lit up with Sun flames. It seemed her Cloud flames hadn't yet replaced them since she hadn't learned how to activate them yet.
Please be okay...
Yamamoto tried to keep the calm, easy smile on his face. He didn't want to scare Kari by showing his game face yet. No, until it was needed, he'd remain playful and uncaring, like it was not a big deal.
"Let's see where they're taking us, then come up with a plan! Okay, Kari-chan?"
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