Opposites attract

What is love

"Now Aria, pay close attention to this right here..." Yukio was standing very close to the girl. He pointed to a picture in an Anatomy and Physiology book he had handed her. "The circulatory system, nervous system and lymphatic system are all on tomorrow's exam." He pushed his glasses upward, back in place.

"Y-yes Okumura-san..." Aria always felt so nervous around Yukio. He wasn't like Rin, carefree, funny, goofy and kind. Yukio was serious, scary looking and the way he smiled when holding a gun, intimidated the poor girl.
"No need to be so formal Aria." He took a seat across from her. The girl was at the Okumura dorm, studying. She had changed from trying out for Dragoon to Doctor. Mephisto insisted that she have one on one time with Yukio, since he was one of the best Doctors in training around. It had been a few weeks since she started training with him. Aria would always address him formally and with much respect. When it came to Rin however, she treated him more like a friend and wasn't as tense or nervous when he was around. Yukio wouldn't admit it but it bothered him greatly.
"Right. I'm sorry Okumura-san."
Yukio sighed. Aria had been in his dorm for about nine hours now. He was helping her with the basics of the human body. She needed to learn everything quickly and catch up to him, if she wanted to stay in the same class. Mephisto had spoken to Yukio about how he was a better influence on her than Rin was. Whatever that meant.
"So I hear you're staying at the Director's home now?" Yukio kept his eyes on her. She sure was cute...
"Oh yes, well, Mephisto thought I would be safer if stayed as close to him as possible and so asked me to move in. At least until he thought it safe for me to be on my own again."
-.-.-.-.-.-.--.-.-3 weeks ago (Mephisto's office) -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
"Mephisto..." Aria sat on a bean bag chair a few feet behind the two brothers.
"Yes my dear?~" He was eating instant ramen again, watching Amaimon play videogames.
"Um.... I didn't think anything of it at the time but... when I was in that crystal sphere thing you told me about.... I heard something..." She shifted uncomfortably in place.
"Like what?" The time demon didn't turn to face her. His focus was on the game his little brother was playing.
"It was... a voice that surrounded me.... I couldn't see anything but It was definitely a male's voice... he said he would 'obliterate the sin Sariel created.' Whoever it was... is coming to kill me... right?..." Her heart thumped painfully in her chest.
"Hmm... did the voice say anything else?" Mephisto was on his feet now, walking towards the girl.
"Not that I can remember..." She looked up at the man now standing before her. He was so much taller than poor Aria.
"hmm.... I think perhaps it will be best for you to stay as close to me as possible." His eyes were narrowed now.
"What do you mean?" Amaimon had paused his game and was glaring at his older brother.
"Calm down Amaimon." Mephisto placed a hand atop Aria's head and messed her hair up a bit. Smiling down at her he said, "I do not wish to alarm you but.... It's possible that an Archangel has taken notice of our little Aria. If that's the case, then she needs to be guarded at all times. She cannot leave my sight for a second." A light blush formed on the girls face. "After all... I must protect my assets.~" Now she was frowning. "Aww don't make that face dear!~" Mephisto pinched her cheeks. "Move in with Amaimon and I! We shall keep you safe until I feel it's alright for you to be on your own again.~" He turned to Amaimon and winked. "You're welcome!~" he sang. It seemed as though that last statement was aimed at his younger brother. She had no idea what was going on.
"If there is someone out there coming to kill me, then I think I should be as far away from you as possible..." Aria sat down next to Amaimon, who had resumed playing his game.
"Why's that?" Amaimon asked through a mouthful of lollipops.
"I couldn't live with myself knowing you got hurt because of me...." She sighed.
"Listen, Aria." Amaimon paused his game again and turned to her. He placed a hand on her cheek rather gently and stared into her chocolate orbs. It made her quite uncomfortable. "I will make you mine soon and no matter who it is, Archangel, Demon, or whatever, no one will touch you. Not as long as I live." Removing his hand, Amaimon returned his attention to back to the game.
"Um... about that... what exactly do you mean I'm 'yours'?" She was blushing and became nervous.
"Exactly what it sounds like. I will make you mine and I won't share you with anyone. You will do as you are told and follow my every whim." His blank expression remained intact as Aria proceeded to yell at him.
"Excuse me?! I am not your slave! I will do as I please, with or without your permission!" She was standing up now and in a huff. She crossed her arms and stared at Mephisto for support. The older demon held up his hands in defense and shook his head 'no.' He was implying he wanted nothing to do with this little argument.
"Aria, you will do as I say. I am your king and you will listen to me." Though his face held no expression, his voice was deadly.
"Alright, I'm out! I'm gonna go grab my stuff and pretend you didn't just say that!" With anger bubbling within her, she took her leave and slammed the door on her way out.
"What did I do?" Amaimon was staring at his brother in confusion.
Mephisto sighed and placed a hand on his brother's shoulder. "Amaimon...you never speak to a woman like that... especially one you 'love.'..." There was no response from the younger demon, only a blank stare. "I suppose it's time I give you... 'The talk.'~" He had a devilish grin.
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-An hour later-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
"And that's basically it." Mephisto was stroking his goatee with a look of satisfaction plastered on his face.
"So where do I acquire these... exotic toys?" Amaimon was now more confused than ever.
"Hmmm.... Perhaps I went a little too far.... Err... just court the lady Amaimon. Take her out on a few dates and see if she returns your feelings.~"
"This is complicated... why can't I just mark her as mine and be done with it? That way I don't have to worry about Okumura placing his mark on her first... I'll kill him." His eyes were narrowed in disgust.
"Now, now Amaimon... Just do what I told you and everything will be fine. Now that Aria will be living with us, it'll be easier for you to spend more time with her. Everything will work out, you'll see~" Mephisto opened up a new manga and started reading.
Amaimon opened a bag of chips and thought to himself. 'A date huh?... I need to do some research...' He took off in a hurry, scouring the city for examples of 'dates.'
-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-Present-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-
"Anyway, so I'm staying with them now." She turned the pages of her anatomy book, letting her fingers scan the letters.
"And you feel safe there?" Yukio bent down closer to the girl. She could feel the heat of his breath on her neck and it made her nervous. No one, but Amaimon, was ever that close to her, other than that one time with Rin.
"Y-yes. Mephisto actually takes pretty good care of me." She smiled up at him. "Oh um... I don't know if you were aware but he will be holding a ball next week. He said it's to welcome me properly into his home... strange if you ask me...such a big fuss... I told him I didn't want anything but he was insistent... I think it's just an excuse to throw a party... You know I caught him wearing the most ridiculous outfit the other day... I bet he's going to wear it at the ball..." Her gaze lingered back into the book.
"I think he sees you as a daughter..." Yukio had moved a little closer to Aria without her noticing.
"Hm?" Her gaze wondered back up to Yuko, who was now inches away from her. 'oh crap oh crap! What's he doing?! Don't tell me he's going to pull a Rin now to!' She thought. Yukio inched a little closer, to the point where his lips were hovering above hers.
"Aria..." He whispered and instantly small blue flames erupted from his body and his ears pointed out like a demons. A second later, his lips quickly brushed hers. It was more of a peck than an actual kiss. It seemed Yukio realized at that very moment, what he was doing was wrong. He was her teacher and she, his student. He jumped a few steps away from her and though he was blushing like mad, he composed himself. He was now aware of his demonic appearance and quickly retreated back to his human self. Blue flames gone and pointed ears back to normal, he let out a nervous cough. 'What the hell was that?! It felt like she pulled me in like a magnet! I can't let that happen again...I can't.... it won't happen again...' "I'm sorry Miss Aria, I assure you that will never happen again... I'm not sure what came over me but uh... if you could please be discreet and not let Mr. Phele's know about this?..."
"Know about what?" Rin was finally home. "Hey Aria! What's going on?" He had a huge smile on his face as he walked over to her.
"N-nothing I gotta go!" The girl grabbed the anatomy book and quickly headed back home. "I'll see you tomorrow Rin!" Was the last thing she said before exiting the dorm.
"What was that about?" Rin scratched the back of his head and looked to his brother for answers.
"I... I kissed her..."
"WHAT?!" Rin was holding Yukio by his shirt collar. "WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU YUKIO?! IS IT NOT ENOUGH THAT YOU HAVE SHIEMI ALL OVER YOU, YOU NEED TO TAKE ARIA FROM ME TOO?!"
Yukio swatted Rin's hand off him and straightened his shirt. "I don't know what came over me ok?... It won't happen again."
"Tch, yeah whatever!" Rin headed off to bed and Yukio stood there. He placed a finger on his lips, remembering how soft her lips felt. Even if it was just for a moment... it was the most pleasant feeling he ever felt...