Piece Of Cake~ A Teaberry Chronicle(COMPLETED BOOK I.)

XXVI. The Devil Wears Lolita

August 3, 2016

Hikari's POV~

A small glint of morning light peeks through the thick curtains of the master bedroom in Manor Duvain. Laying on my back, I look to my left to see Ivvy's dark curls peek through the sheet, tussled from last nights frivolity. A soft sigh is heard from beneath the sheet as she moves in her sleep, causing the sheet to fall to her shoulders. "Hikari...." talking in her sleep, I hear her speak my name, my gaze locked on her sleeping form.

I watch her sleeping peacefully, dreaming away the morning as soft curls gently fall over her face. Pulling them back slowly and tucking me behind her ear, I lift my hand quickly away. Laying on her stomach, her head resting on her hands as soft curls surround her arms. Watching as her back rises and falls with each breath. Last night circles in my mind, reaching to brush hair from her face once more, smiling as she gently nudges her nose against her hand.

Leaning in close, I kiss her temple as gently as possible, to keep from awaking from her slumber. 'If only we could stay like this forever,  but I don't want to push my luck with her. I just hope she realizes that I meant what I said. I-' my thoughts interrupted by something I thought I would never hear.

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Slowly waking up, I feel a small glint of light caressing my skin. Familiar hands brush hair from my face, feeling the soft skin of his palms brush against my temple. The light diminished by his shadow, feeling his lips lightly touch my forehead. Sleepily I say, "I love you...."

'Wait.....did I just say the L word? I do love him. Don't I? I didn't want to say it yet......damn it.' I thought, keeping my eyes shut as I feel his body stiffen from my words. Yawning, I open my eyes in a flutter, shielding my eyes from the glint of sunlight peeking through the thick curtains.

"Morning" I say sleepily, groaning from the light that peeks through at me. I lay still for a moment and then it hits me. "What time is it?" I say, jolting from the bed I grab my phone to look at the time. Before I could see the time, Hikari pulls me back to him, embracing me in his arms. "Come on, the shoppé can wait." He whispers in my ear, leaving light kisses on my ear lobe. "I guess it can wait......five more minutes." I reply, a small smile on my face as I close my eyes for a moment. 'I do love you..Hikari...'

Meanwhile at the Dukke residence~

Katy's POV~

"Wake up, doll." Hearing Akito's voice I open my eyes to see him standing before me in all his naked glory. Sitting up from the bed, I rub my eyes and look at the nearby clock. The time is 7:30 a.m. "Why are you waking me up so early?" I ask, yawning in protest, wondering what may be running through his mind. "I have somewhere I need to be, doll. You are going to apologize to Ivvy and you better make it believable." He says in a demanding tone, casting a shadow from the morning sun.

Scoffing at his words, I roll my eyes, clambering for the foot of the bed. Before I could reach the door to my bedroom, I feel his hand on my arm. One quick jolt and I am facing him, my back against the door. "Do that again and you will see my darker side. I have been cordial up until now and if you pull a stunt like that a second time.......it will be your last." His tone a dark one, warning me against my previous behavior.

"Let go of me Akito!" I warn, giving him a glare as his mouth forms a wicked smile. "You see I was going to, but I don't feel like it now. You think my control over you is sexy?" He says, a wicked laugh filling the room as he throws his head back. Before I could reply, he lifts his head and leans in closer to me. "Akito but....I" is all I could manage, watching him laugh hysterically. "You what? Love me? You are so naive, doll. Did you forget that I am using you?" He questions, keeping hold of my arm. "I know it's because of Ivvy!" I scream, tears in my eyes as I clinch my fist. He quickly pushes his weight on my body. "Well yes of course for Ivvy but, also because, you are my little doll. I love our games we play." He says in a delighted tone.