Tempette: *she was tired, of what she couldn't percicely say... being the prey, dangling oneself in front of a lion as though a steak? Of being abused, used... of rebelling? She shuddered at the thought. She was too young to forfeit the game, to give into society, to the every persistent call of her parents to come home. No, she simply refused... Tempette needed to fly. And now this birdy found herself creeping into the main home of Aidan and Hikari, using the dead of night to shield her fiery color. If her kitten wasn't here... she didn't know what she would do."

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Aki: -the only light in the house was his room, the light above the desk flaring brightly as he sketched furiously on several sheets of paper at once. His pencil scritched black lead against white, drawing faces of all emotions, mouths twisted open, ears flat, eyes blazing. Pauses to lift his head for a moment, to stare out the window, before returning to his drawings-

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Tempette: *slinks up the stairs quietly, searching for any signs of live. She had been told where to look... but not room to look in... and from what she heard her finding the wrong room could equal her missing a limb if the masters found her. Something startled her, light... peeking out from under the bottom of a door. Silently .. as though afraid to breathe Tempette walked over, her heels clutched in one hand, the rest of her usual dark attire blending into the shadows. She kneeled over, looking through the old fashioned key hole, only daring to breathe when she saw Aki sitting at a desk. She tried the handle, surprised to find it open and slipped in the room, still quiet, watching him, before calling softly.* Hey kitten
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Aki: -mutters to himself, crossing out several of the faces, blacking out eyes until the lead breaks- ********... -hisses out, obviously in a mood. Damned brothers... Why did he even stick around? His pencil moves faster than he can keep up with, drawing his anger out, so focused on his drawing that he didn't hear the door inch open until after she spoke. Ears flat, he spun in his chair, surprised to see Tempette staring at him- How'd you get in, Temp?

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Tempette: *flushes and looks down, setting down her shoes and smoothing out her shirt* I... um... I knew where you lived, it... I hope you don't mind. *stares at the floor still, before bringing a hand up to tuck a piece of her hair behind her ear.* seems like we have both been having a shitty day... *looks up hesitantly* I can... go if you like, im sorry if im stepping out of bounds here.

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Aki: -ears flick back, his face softening at her flush- It's okay... -says softly, taking a deep breath. Why was she so...hesitant? This wasn't normal for her...was it?- You alright? -stands and moves for her, wrapping long arms around her and breathing in the scent of her hair-

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Tempette: *buries face in his upper chest/shoulder* im just tired is all... Needed to be around someone thats not expecting things of me for awhile, that gets it. *closes her eyes and stays still, not really wanting to move* Your brothers ******** with you again?

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Aki: -smiles and holds her, content to just hug her against him, and they stand there silently before she speaks again- A bit. I was...sketching out my frustrations. As you can tell -laughs a little dryly- Helps a little. Maybe you should take up sketching, babe?

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Tempette: *laughs bitterly* and fall into the family trap, I don't think so. If anything I would take up guitar... as far from the university, but of course mother would be giddy. *pulls back a little* though Gwin is nice, if you would like to get professional lessons I could pull a few strings. She was my unofficial babysitter/mother growing up. *closes the distance again, not really wanting to be pulled away* I missed you Kitten

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Aki: -family trap... He had no idea and he winced at her cold tone- Guitar's sexy -admits with a small smile as she pulls back- Nah. I don't wanna go pro. I only draw when I'm hurt, anyways... Kinda an outlet for my fury. Maybe I should take up swordfighting... -chuckles. As she gets closer, he kissed the edge of her ear- I missed you too.

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Tempette: *smiles to herself, this is why she enjoyed being with Aki, he didn't want anything from her then to just be WITH her. Live in the moment and not think about what piece of clothing comes off next.* You know, out of all the guys I deal with daily, of all the people that I 'like' Your the only one I actually trust enough to talk to. *pulls back and softly pads to his bed, curling up in the middle and taking a pillow to hold against her chest* the only one I trust enough to not freak out and kill me.


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Aki: -Sure, he was a guy, but he didn't expect her to be at his beck and call... Ever. She was her own woman and he respected her for that... Although he had to admit that she droolworthy with and without clothes- Aww. That's too bad... -secretly pleased, padding after her and curls around her, purring softly, tail wiggling- I can't see why anyone'd wanna kill you, babe... I think I enjoy your company a little too much -grin-

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Tempette: *chuckles softly and tucks herself more firmly against him* You don't know everyone I play with... some of them... like things a little bit too rough, even for me. *closes her eyes, breathing softly* I think I just need a break... not one forever or anything, just time to breathe and be around people that think about more then ******** me. *chuckles bitterly at the irony, oh but isn't that how she usually treated males?.. shaking her head she buried her face in the pillow, happy to be safe and warm* Your parents going to kill us if they find me here?

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Aki: -bristled a little bit -- no, he didn't know, but he had the feeling that if he met those rogue felines, he'd be kicking some a**... It was better that he didn't let his jealousy that he couldn't keep Temp to himself cloud his judgement, however -- he was her kitten. He would stay that way and he'd deal with her other trifling relationships, as long as she always came back to him.... He thinks about Father finding them curled up together and smiles a wry smile- I don't care what they say. It's not like we're naked. -huffs softly. He wasn't a child!-

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Tempette: *pouts and turns her head so that she could see him out of the corner of her eye* Your my favorite Aki, don't forget that. The other two... they are some silly bet that my brother put me up to. I have to make them... at the very least fall in lust with me. *sighs and shakes her head, staring at the wall again. Lightly she reached back and traced a line from his temple to his jaw* What I like best about you, is that you never judge me... that whatever I do is my choice.

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Aki: -smiles at the word 'favorite' -- oh how she knew how to carress his pride with her beautiful fingers...- Lust... -thinks upon the word; of course, that's why he fell for her too...lust. But now? ...Now he was in love with her, or at least with who she was for him. He arches into her touch, purr never pausing- I don't have the authority to judge you... Your life is yours and...as long as you come back for me...I'm okay with it.

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Tempette: *feels something she had never really felt in her life... not when she was taken from home or when she saw it again... not when her mother was bawling when they returned, but here it was now. Her eyes were tearing up. Oh what a pathetic hormonal creature she was... and yet it felt, good... a release.* T... thank you. You really are one of the nicest guys I've ever met. *blinks silently for a bit, just trying to wrap her mind around the idea... someone wanted to stay with her through the long run... * but what if I ******** it up? *she mumbled aloud, closing her eyes and gripping the pillow tighter*

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Aki: -smiles and strokes his fingers through her hair, all the anger from before lulled into a careful sleep among his happier emotions- Aw, haha! Nice? Only to you -smirks a little and kisses the side of her head- I can be quite a p***k when I need to be... -just never to her...- What if -I- ******** it up? -he retorted, one eyebrow raised- I mean...give me one of those guys and I'd fight him. Easily.

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Tempette: *shakes her head and turns in his arms so she was facing him* you would... fight for me? But what if I wanted to keep you from that? These are two brothers that ive been trying to make fall in love with me here... not exactly in the right state of mind. I don't want you getting hurt kitten. *kisses the tip of his nose* Let them fight it out, just... be here. Right here. *buries her face in his chest and breathes softly*

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Aki: -frowns at her- Of course I-- -falls silent once more, listening to her explanation- And what if they hurt you and not me? Then what do I do? -whispers almost bitterly as he closes his eyes and she kisses the tip of his nose- Okay... -feels like a punished child, but agrees- I won't fight them. -mumbles- Bet I could kick at least one of their asses, though... Hey Tempy? -smiles, shoving the other thoughts away- I'm glad you came...

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Tempette: I'll think about you tom cat you. *laughs and rolls her eyes, pressing herself closer to him still* Im a big girl... that wears stilletos, remember that. If they want to remain boys they wont ******** with me. *grins against his chest, then sobers smiling softly* Im glad I came too... mind if I stay? For sleeping purposes only. * pulls back grinning and sticks out her tongue at him.*

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Aki: -smirks at her, hugguing her close- I know you're a big girl. And boy do you look sexy in those little heels, babe -gives a low whistle and chuckles- I don't mind. I'd...enjoy that. Sleeping purposes only, agreed. -kisses her this time on the nose and slips away, to turn off the light, the room bathed in darkness. He felt his way back to her and curled back up into her, warm and content-

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Tempette: *closes her eyes, thankful for his warmness behind her, sighing softly and relaxing when she didn't even realize she had tensed up when he left. She enjoyed being cuddled once in a blue moon, showed sensitivity once in awhile... to be appreciated* your my best friend Aki, and so much more. *her voice was quiet... slurred, and as though she was only running on adrinilne Tempette fell asleep. *