Ty narrowed his eyes beside Priscilla, but held his tongue since she was gripping his arm tightly in her grip.

Vigne did not answer the other's question for pure fear.'I have seen this face...in that dream. What shall I do?'

"Leave Vigne-chan alone Dean. We were just leaving and then you had to go and bother him,"Kioko said upset since she knew what sort of reputation Dean carried around with him.

Dean smiled calmly," I wasn't bothering Kioko. I simply wanted to welcome him to our university. As president of the student council, it is my obligation."

Other behind him nodded affirmatively, while he continued to hold Vigne's hand."So Vigne is your name then I presume."

"Y-yes. It is."

"What a lovely name it is, to match a pretty face." He replied smoothly.

The redhead blushed, then asked in a quiet tone," Can I have my hand back now?"

"Oh but why? I was simply admiring the soft skin," Dean said, holding the hand in one of his own, while the other rubbed the back of it sensually."Such white, creamy smooth skin."

The hand was slowly travelling up his arm slowly. Once it reached the elbow, it was crushed by another hand," Maybe you need to learn to not touch Dean what is not yours."

Dean smirked, letting Vigne's hand go, and turned to see a pair of cold blue eyes stare at him through lenses," So he is yours Zime? I don't see your name imprinted on him. Besides are you not with that Priscilla girl?"

"What sort of relationship I have with Priscilla is none of your concern. But what you should concern yourself with is the way you treat my friends." The brunet said firmly, slightly angered.

"Besides...that Priscilla girl happens to be right here you idiot. So I would watch what you say about me," the tall young woman said, approaching from behind Ty.

Another boy behind Dean told his friend hesitantly in a whisper," She's right boss. She knows martial arts better than any of the boys in this school."

"Not counting fencing." Another chimed in.

"Or boxing." The first boy whispered quickly.

Dean rolled his eyes at the both of them," Don't be cowards. Please. She is nothing but a little bug who needs to be crushed along with the tall neanderthal."

Ty began to tighten his grip on the other's hand to regain his attention about the fact that all of them were still in his presence." The neanderthal would like to mention that if you touch one of his friends in a way they dislike, I will personally see to it that you do not see the light of day."

"He wasn't uncomfortable with my treadings."

"Says you. You weren't in his situation. Plus he asked for his hand back that you refused to return promptly. I find that an uncomfortable instance," Ty replied intellectually.

Dean winced as his hand was returned to him, but rapidly composed himself." Fine Zime. I'll leave him be. But don't think that you or your little girlfriend over there will always be by him to protect him."

With that being said, the president signalled to his two friends to follow after him as they walked down the rest of the hallway.

Ty sighed in relief and rubbed his head,'That's what I'm afraid of.'

Priscilla glared after their backs, placing a hand on his shoulder," I know Ty. I know. I feel it too."

Kioko and Vigne, who had remained silent through the whole time, stared at their two friends in worry.

"Ty...Priscilla. Thank you for defending me," Vigne said, his lime eyes showing dull pain and slight happiness.

"We could tell that he was bothering you by just being here. But why though? Have you met him previously?" Priscilla asked Vigne, walking up to them, leaving Ty in his thoughts.

"It...it is hard to explain."

"Try us."

Vigne sighed," I...I feel like he was the one in a dream I had long ago. He would defeat my people just to get to me. Hurting the ones I loved, but when I refused him, he turned me into a flower thinking I would submit if I did."

"Are you sure this is just a dream? Ty questioned, finally joining the little group. His eyes became more suspicious when Vigne blushed and nodded.

"Yea it was simply a dream. But I did not like how it played out, so when I saw him once more, I froze in fear instead of assisting you."

Priscilla smacked his side playfully," Please! We can handle ourselves. Don't worry about it okay?"

"Alright. But again I thank you."

Kioko looked between all of them then shook her head clear," Well are we going to Nii-san's store or not?!"

Ty messed the smaller girl's hair, smiling when she glared at him," Yes we're going Kioko. We were just brooding for a moment."

"Moment's over let's go!" with that, Kioko gripped the fairy's hand in hers and dragged him to the elevator, while the other two took their time.

Once they reached the ground level, they exited the building and into the snow.

Kioko spun around in a circle and landed promptly in the snow," Love the snow."

"It is lovely indeed," Vigne grinned at Kioko, who was making snow angels.

Ty turned to him and smiled warmly," Indeed. True beauty."

The redhead looked at the sincere blue eyes and reddened before helping Kioko up from the cold ground.

Priscilla placed her hands on her hips and looked around," So where is the shop Kioko?"

"It's across the street on 15th Ave. Come on! We can walk there," the little Japanese girl exclaimed excitedly. She wrapped an arm around Ty and Vigne's arms. Priscilla wrapped hers around Vigne's unoccupied one.
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The shop itself was rather quaint. Though it seemed to be extremely popular since all the tables were filled with students from the university drinking coffee and enjoying each other's company.

It was designated in the perfect spot since that is where students can go easily without driving to a cafe more down the road.

Kioko bounced into the busy cafe, bursting the door with enthusiasim,"Nii-san!! We're here to have some of your delicious breakfast!"

"Kioko how many times have I told you not to nearly break down the door. Your brother will be upset with that," an older woman around the age of 35 reprimanded playfully.

"Oh! Gomen nasai Mrs. Flore. I have to remember that. Where is my nii-san anyway?"

"He's in the back, helping one of the new employees unload the goods. "

Kioko looked confused," He hired someone else?"

"I think he did just because he took a liking to him so quickly if you know what I mean," Mrs. Flore said winking and smiling.

The small girl giggled before a voice behind her cleared his throat," Oh my goodness! I nearly forgot. Mrs. Flore these are my friends; Ty-san, Priscilla-chan, and Vigne-kun."

"Oh my. Why have you never brought these lovely people around the shop Kioko. They look absolutely lovely!" She exclaimed, especially at Ty and Vigne.

"I forgot ehehe. Well is there any place for us to sit Mrs. Flore?" Kioko asked the other woman, looking about the room.

The older lady smiled kindly," You know your brother always has a place for you to sit and eat. Come along." She led the four of them into another room that was usually reserved for employees or

Once there, Mrs. Flore placed a small menu in front of four seats, letting them decide where they wish to sit," I'll be back in a moment when you're all set okay?" Then she left them standing there.

Kioko immediately sat down closer to the fireplace," Now isn't this warm?"

Priscilla was turning her head left and right," So this is the employee room? It looks really nice. casual and yet fancy at the same time."

"My nii-san wants to create a warm environment for everyone. That's why there's so much competition to be hired here," Kioko explained taking of the long coat, placing it behind her chair.

Vigne looked at all the paintings carefully and smiled at one in particular. It had a small girl in a large Victorian blue dress with a small flower in her hand.

She was around the age of 6, and she was smiling calmly at the flower before her. All in all, it was a lovely natural picture.

"Is that a picture of you Kioko?" he asked the other girl, while unconsciously sitting beside Ty, who looked at him in surprise.

Kioko smiled sadly and shook her head," No that's not me. That was my sister Nozomi. She died two years ago from basal cell carcinoma. My nii-san wanted to have something to remember her by, so he enlarged a large photo of her."

"I...We are so sorry Kioko, we didn't know," Priscilla said, sitting beside the smaller young woman, placing a soft hand on her shoulder.

The Japanese girl smiled, tears appearing in her eyes, but it seemed that she did not want to let them fall." I know you didn't. We tried to hide her away...but the truth came out. She's always around, spreading her little smile in our hearts."

She wiped her eyes quickly with a napkin, then smiled confidently," Do not worry about me you guys. I was just remembering her. I'll be alright. And please don't mention anything to Washi...he's worse than me."

They all nodded and remained in silence before Kioko broke it," Vigne...I know that you said you would tell us later. And later is now soo...can you tell us about your past?"

Ty turned to Vigne in question, Priscilla stared in curiousity, and Kioko looked nervous about her question since she knows what happened that last time he was angered.

Vigne sighed," I...I will tell you. But after we at least get our food and no other interuptions occur."