<<03- Ace of Hearts>>

Cozart Yana? Yeah, what about her?

Like?

Hm.... I wouldn't use that term to describe how I feel towards her. Well, it's more likely a feeling of.... I don't know. I just feel at ease with her.

Silently supervising her for these past four years made me know her so much. I know what she likes. I know what she hates. I know her weakness. I know what surprises her. I know what makes her happy. I know what makes her sad.

Size? What siz-- HUH!? HER SIZE!?!! WHY ARE YOU ASKING ME THAT YOU ASSHO---- ehem, no. I know nothing of it. I ain't a pervert, you see.

Yana is important to me. Sometimes, when she's in danger, the urge to help her is just too much. But I managed to restrain myself from doing so. I know she can do it. She can take care of it herself.... Though alone.

She never cries. Not even when the hardest came. Not even when her resume got rejected. Back then I can only watch her. But now I've got hold of her, she has me to depend on. Now she'll have someone to rely on. It relieves me.

Abnormal rate of heartbeat?

Well, s-sometimes.... I MEAN I AM A GUY RIGHT?! ISN'T IT NORMAL!?!!

How do I describe her? Hm, she's annoying when she wants to. She's very loud and annoying. She's cute, sometimes. She looks adorable when she blushes.... But overall, she's annoying. (A/N: OH COME ON YOU SAID THAT THREE TIMES ALREADY YOU TSUNDERE!)

"Shuzocchi, I'm hungry." Ryouta whined. I glanced at him and sighed.

"You have damn big tummy there, Ryouta." I said.

He flinched. "E-eeh!!?"

"Have patience, Ryouta." Shintarou cut in.

"As he said." I nodded. Ryouta pouted and shifted his gaze back to his smartphone. I heard a cough out of a sudden. Then a weight fell on my left shoulder. I looked at it.

"You shouldn't bring her along, Shuzo. Can't you see she's terribly sick?" Seijuurou spoke.

I smiled at the sight of Yana, leaning her head unconsciously on my shoulder, her temperature rising up, sleeping soundly. Adorable-uh, I mean, s-she's calm when she sleeps.

(A/N: =_= tsundere bastard.)

"I know. But she ain't safe either at home." I replied.

"So you're going to stick with her until the end of the party?" Shintarou asked.

"Obviously."

"Shuzocchi, you should've left her. You know their attitudes, right?" Ryouta said, giving me a cold stare.

I chuckled. "You guys are way too over-protective."

"It's not like that, we're just worried, nanodayo." Shintarou sighed.

"True. Those bastards won't let that girl get away. To be honest, she's attractive so if you bring her, she'll create lots of attention. Plus they are quite.... Lust..ful...." Ryouta stated.

Now that they said it, it's true. Looking back, I asked it too. Why did I bring her along? She could just stay at home with the tight security. Meh, instinct may somehow be true. My instinct said to bring her along, so I'll be selfish for today and follows my instincts.

"Sir, we're here." The driver spoke. I looked to the side and saw the huge mansion with a 'dojo' at the side. I nudged Yana and she opened her eyes, yawning.

"Ah? Nijimura?" she spoke and rubbed her eyes.

"Yes?"

"Why am I in a car-EEHH WHY AM I HERE!?!!!!" she yelled then immediately cut off by coughs. I patted her back and took her hand.

"I'm sorry. But it's better to bring you along than letting you stay alone at home. You're having a fever but don't worry, you'll be fine by my side." I said.

She pouted. "Why are you always making decisions without my concern?"

I blinked. "I did? Sorry, then."

She sighed and got out of the car herself. "Whoa! Since when we have so many mansions in Japan?" she wondered aloud.

I got out as well. The others followed.

"Let's get in." Seijuurou stated.

I took her hand again and we entered the fancy mansion. She gasped, probably amazed by all the decorations and stuffs. "Wow! Look at that, Nijimura! It's so beautiful! You should have one at home!" she whispered to my ear and pointed to a set of katana on the wall. It was polished carefully and coated in gold and silver.

Nijimura, Nijimura, Nijimura. I wish she'd stop calling me that already. We're legally together now, right? It irritates me.

Wait.

Why am I irritated?

"Nijimura Shuzo!"

I turned my head to her. She was folding her arms across her chest, pouting angrily. "You did not even hear what I said!"

I chuckled at her reaction. "Sorry, sorry. I got carried away. Let's have something to eat."

Before I could escort her, she walked away from me. *sighs* Such a kid. Even though I've been watching her for the past four years. I should've known what would make her angry.

"Shuzo."

I turned my head and saw Seijuurou. "What's it?" I queried.

"The leader asked for you." He said.

I nodded. "Come with me."

Seijuurou glanced behind me. "Yana?"

I sighed inwardly. "She'll be fine with Ryouta."

Seijuurou seemed unsure but he walked away anyway, with me following behind. He led me to a hallway beside the main hall. It was dark and only a few lights could be seen. Towards the end, we stopped in front of a door. Seijuurou knocked it gently.

"Shuzo and his right man are here." He spoke.

"Come in," a hoarse voice replied from the other side. Seijuurou opened the door and we both entered. Inside, a man in his early thirties sat on an office chair behind the desk. He smiled when he saw us.

"Ah, sit down, gentlemen." He said. We followed his order. He took deep breath before continuing his speech.

"I heard a rumor that you've taken care of Diamond Spade ever since the death of Valerie and Shigure." He said. I frowned but quickly hide it away.

"And about Cozart Yana...." He trailed off. Seijuurou kicked my leg softly before I even managed to flip the table and shove a chair in the man's ears. "Your fiancée, yes?" he questioned.

"Wife." I emphasized.

He narrowed his eyes. "You said fiancée at the ceremony."

"We married."

Seijuurou glanced at me but I ignored it.

He seemed surprised. "What?"

"Yeah, we had a secret wedding in the room."

He went silent and then laughed loudly. His voice echoed in the huge room. "Ah, then it'd be easier." He murmured.

"What?" this time, it was my turn to question.

He smirked. "You see, my man was killed by you the other day when he was chasing Cozart's Diamond Spade."

My memory wandered back to the moment where I saved Yana from a man who's chasing her to the dead end. "Oh that was your man?" I queried, tried hard to suppress my laugh.

"Yes, and it seems I am interested in her fighting skills like what she displayed at that time." He continued.

He was watching?

"So, I was thinking on.... Training her.... She can work for me, you know? I mean, even though she's your wife and all."

I smirked. "You dare to say that in front of me? How amusing."

"Then it shows that I have to use the rougher way." He said and his hand reached for his pocket. I knew exactly what he wanted to do. But Seijuurou was faster. Seijuurou stood, grabbed a scissor on the desk and pointed it right on his chin before the man could withdraw his gun.

The man chuckled. "You have an excellent advisor, I see."

"Restrain, Sei." I commanded.

Seijuurou removed the scissor and glared at him. "Don't hurt Nijimura Yana." He warned. I was taken aback. N-nijimura Yana!? Oh, Seijuurou must've gone on with my "joke". Well, that's good, then. Reducing my work from keeping this guy away from Yana.

Yana's P.O.V

I have no freaking idea on why Nijimura brought me to this very place. I feel so feverish and sloppy. The food here is great though. It's like in a food paradise. I munched on the croissant and watched those who came.

"Yanacchi!" Kise's voice could be heard. I turned my head and he stopped beside me.

"Hey there, Ki-Ryouta-kun." I corrected myself. I remembered how he did not like it when I call him by his surname.

"Remove the -kun." He said.

"Ryouta."

"Perfect!" he grinned and we bro-fist-ed. "How's the food here?" he questioned.

"Heaven!"

And we laughed together. Then we heard a faked cough so we turned our heads. There stood three men, looking down on us since they are so big. Ryouta tch-ed and his hand reached for his gun in his coat's chest pocket.

"Hold it. We're here for Yana-sama." The middle one spoke.

I frowned. "Yana-sama?!"

Ryouta sighed. "Your father's men."

"Oh?" to be honest, that's kinda cool.

"Shigure-sama had entrusted you to something. And we'd like to show you. It's hidden in the basement." They said.

"Eh? My life is turning into a movie." I joked and followed. Ryouta tagged along but one of the men stopped him.

"It's limited for Yana-sama. We're sorry." The man told him. Ryouta pouted and went away. They led me into a dark, narrow corridor.

"So, what's the treasure?" I asked.

"We don't know for sure." They replied.

I bit my lower lip and continued the journey. After 5 meters of walking, we turned at a corner. They gestured towards a room. The room was huge and there were a bed and a study table. I entered the room.

"What's the tr-"

BAM! The door went shut.

Oh fuck it I'm tricked again.

"You bastards!" I cursed and threw myself on the bed.

Suddenly, the door went opened. I pulled myself up to sit. A man in his early thirties came in, smiling at me. Ah, that must be the mastermind of all these things.

"Hello there, Cozart-sama." He bowed.

"Yeah what do you want?" I said rather harshly.

He grinned. "You showed a great performance fighting my man back then. In that case, be mine."

I rolled my eyes and stood on the bed. This is so cliché. Everyone wants me. Am I that popular? "On one condition." I said. He approached and arched an eyebrow.

"And that is?"

"Win a game of chain word with me. More than 5 seconds and you're done." I smirked. Well, that's my strong point. Games.

He laughed softly and nodded. "That's fine with me."

I grinned. "Rainbow."

"World." He replied.

"Dumbass."

"Strong."

"Gun."

"Nail."

"Luck."

"Knowledge."

"Edge."

"Eagle."

"Embrace."

"Electricity."

"Yacht."

"Tornado."

"Orange."

"You must like the word 'e' very much. Escort."

"Trouble."

"'E' again. East."

"Tremble."

He rolled his eyes. "I have no idea. I can't think right now." He admitted defeat.

"YES!!!!" I yelled and jumped on the bed. "Old man, you lose!!!! You cannot win against youth!" I grinned at him and he sighed.

"Either way, I'll still have you!" he said and attempted to reach for my hand but I backed away and threw a pillow at him. He scowled and ran after me, managed to grab my left leg and we fell to the floor.

"You stinky old man! Go away!!" I screamed, took off my 3-inches heels (I was forced by the maids) and hit his baldhead. But he blocked it with his forearm. I kicked his forehead with my right leg repeatedly.

He groaned and pulled my left leg so hard my head hit the wall behind me. "That hurts you old geezer!!" I shouted and tried to hit him again but he held my right leg then pinned me on the floor; releasing my legs and held my arms.

"YANA!"

The door flew open and Nijimura ran to me. He kicked the old man away and Akashi pointed a gun at the geezer. Nijimura pulled me to sit upright and quickly placed my forehead on his chest, at the same time covering my eyes. Okay.... I think what's gonna-

BANG!

Multiple gunshots were heard and then silence. "Are you okay?" Nijimura whispered. I nodded silently.

"I-I'm sorry!" the old man's voice spoke. I blinked. Eh? They did not kill him?

Nijimura placed his arm around my shoulders as we stood. The old man was cowering in fear as Akashi narrowed his eyes and attempted to pull the trigger. He had shot three bullets to the wall.

"Why not put him under you?" I suggested and looked up to see Nijimura. He looked back and blinked.

Bewildered, he then grinned. "Fantastic!"

Midorima, Ryouta and Akashi looked at me with amusement plastered on their faces.

Nijimura smirked and cleared his throat. "Saeki Kojiura, you're defeated by the Crown Deck with the command from Nijimura Shuzo. Under the command of my legal wife, Nijimura Yana, I declare you as my underclassman along with your bodyguards. Dismissed."

W-W-WIFE!?!!!!

[A/N: You guys are probably thinking I'm rushing with these engagement and marriage stuffs but in my opinion, those choices are much braver than just being in the bf/gf relationship. A man, who is brave and owns a true heart and is ready for true love, will never back down and will always make his woman his priority. So, what I'm trying to convey here is Nijimura is a very loyal and dedicated gentleman. That's all.

Dedicated to StarryNightGazer because she's such a cutie best friend and Yana.... I'M SORRY IF THIS SUCKS-- //runs]

Love, Ryuuki <3

By my leave, mortals....