Airi went to her and Aram's room and sobbed. [How could he do this to me?] She sniffed silently and Jeile came in. "Aram did not mean for this to happen, Mountain Lily," he said gently, patting her back. Airi said shakily, "Then, why was he in the shower with Mariabelle? And be able to take a photo of it?"

Jeile said, "I haven't a clue, but I'm sure if you speak to Aram, he'll explain himself." Airi said, "Alright," and dabbed at her eyes with the handkerchief Jeile handed her. "Thank you, Jeile-kun," she said as she gave him a small hug. She walked to the bathroom to rinse her face with some cold water. Aram cautiously came in the room and saw Jeile. "Where's Airi?" he said. Jeile said, "Wait a moment. Before I tell you, tell me what happened with you and Mariabelle. And spare no details." Airi heard speaking and leaned up against the cracked door to hear what was being said. Aram said, "I got in the shower, began washing up, and Mariabelle got in when I wasn't looking and she was (clears throat) naked. I told her to get her and she refused to. She told me she loved me and pressed up against me and grabbed my...well you know. I shoved her up against the wall and told her I didn't want to see her again after that day. She asked me what I thought of her and I said a potential friend. I think I saw a flash, but paid no attention to anything but getting it through Mariabelle's head that I had no interest in being with her. She started crying and asked what Airi had that she didn't and I simply said 'my heart'. She didn't say anything, but just got out of the shower and left. I looked out the shower curtain to make sure she was gone and she was."

Jeile said, "You decided not to tell Airi about these events." Aram said, "I wanted to speak with her in private about something to indecent and pathetic, if to spare Mariabelle's pride." Airi smiled and continued to listen. [Aram's so caring. How could I think he could do something that vulgar with Mariabelle?] Jeile said, "I am well aware that you are Airi-koi's husband and if you continue to be this careless, she will eventually come to me. I will welcome her with open arms." Aram said, "And what about Maruru and Nei?" Jeile said, "Airi wouldn't mind being my third lady, as long as I show her the most attention."

Aram said, "I love Airi a lot and I would gladly sacrifice my life for her. She's the perfect wife." Airi blushed and almost melted. Jeile said, "As would I." Airi decided to end the conversation by conviently walking out of the bathroom. Aram's attention went to her standing there with her eyes red and walked over to her. He embraced her into a hug and kissed her passionately on her lips. Jeile left the room silently. Airi instantly responded and wrapped her arms around his body and said, "Aram, you are truly my soul mate." Aram looked at her with one eyebrow raised and said, "May I tell you what happened between me and Mariabelle?" Airi said sheepishly, "Actually I heard everything when I was in the bathroom." Aram's face turned bright red and he said, "I don't even remember everything I said." Airi said, "Believe me, it was absolutely sweet." Aram kissed her all over her face and Airi moaned. They made slow intense love that afternoon. (For underage readers, I didn't write what happened.)

Airi and Aram both took a shower in separate bathrooms. (In case they felt like going for another round ;) ) They both got dressed and Airi wore a light blue dress with a big white ribbon around the waist (similar to the one she wore in MeruPuri book #4 when they went to the amusement park). [Note: Did anyone ever think that Airi's hair was blonde?] Aram said, "Jeile wanted us to join them in a game of truth or dare."

Airi said, "Sounds fun." They all sat in a circle on Jeile's huge bed. {Airi, Aram, Jeile, Maruru, Nei, Lei} Airi said, "Okay, I'll go first. Lei, truth or dare?" Lei said, "It seems you took this opportunity just to irritate me. Truth." Airi said, "Yep. Who are you in love with, tell the truth." Lei said uncomfortably, "I don't think that's anyone's business but my own." Aram said, "Come on, Lei. You're ruining the game. Just tell us."

Lei almost groaned. "No one," he said simply. "You're lying," Airi insisted. Lei nearly smiled and said, "Prove it. Have I shown any interest to any woman? Women these days are tiresome." Airi frowned and said, "Whatever. Your turn. (Cough cough homosexual cough)." Lei glared daggers and said, "Jeile-sama, truth or dare?" Jeile said, "Dare." Lei smirked at Airi and said, "I dare you to kiss Airi-sama." Airi's jaw dropped and Aram's eyes widened. Jeile smiled and leaned towards Airi and Aram blocked him. "No way," he said gritting his teeth. Airi giggled, "Hee." Lei said, "I wasn't my intention to upset you, Aram-sama, but the game rules clearly state you have to do whatever the person dares you to do." Airi said, "I don't like it as much as you do, but we have to play fair." Aram pouted and said, "But I can't let him do that." Jeile pecked Airi on her lips while they weren't paying attention, Airi blushed and Aram fumed. Jeile said, "Was that so bad? Oh and your lips are extremely soft, Mountain Lily." Airi wiped her lips off with a napkin and said, "Gross." Aram clenched his fists and Airi gave him a short, sweet kiss on his lips.

Aram visibly calmed and said, "Hmph." Jeile said, "My turn!" He said, "Nei, truth or dare?" Nei said, "Um, dare." Jeile said, "I dare you to strip." {Reaction time} Airi looked at the floor, Aram blushed and suddenly got interested in his palm, Lei looked at Jeile and closed his eyes and Maruru covered her eyes with her hands. Nei said, "Alright." She got up and stripped all her clothes. Then she screamed. (To make them look up at her naked body ^_^)

Everybody looked up and Nei said, "Just kidding," and Airi blushed and covered her eyes, Aram turned his whole body around, Lei stared at her, along with Maruru and Maruru said, "You have perky breasts, Nei." Nei beamed and said, "Thanks."

Airi said, "Can you get dressed now?" Nei said, "Okay," and put her clothes on and sat down. Everyone let out a breath of relief. Nei said, "My turn, truth or dare, Airi-sama?" Airi said, "Um, truth." Nei said, "Tell me the truth, how much do you love Aram-sama?" Aram smirked and said, "Yes, tell us." Airi said, "I love him so much, every time we kiss I get butterflies, when I see him I feel happy, there's a beautiful light in his eyes that makes me feel at ease. He is my heart and soul and I adore him more than anything in the world."

Aram pulled her in a tight hug and kissed her on her lips. Tears came to Nei's eyes and she said, "How beautiful." Airi said, "My turn again. Maruru, truth or dare?" Maruru said, "Um, dare." Airi thought for a moment and said, "I dare you to...kiss Lei. Payback." Maruru wrinkled her nose in disgust, Jeile frowned and Lei said, "No." Maruru pinned him down and kissed him deeply and pulled away. Lei wiped his lips with the back of his hand and Maruru said, "That wasn't so bad. At least his breath smelled nice and his lips was soft." Jeile said, "Let me disinfect your lips, white rose." He gave her a short kiss.

Maruru said, "Okay, Aram, truth or dare?" Aram said, "Um...hmm...truth." Maruru said, "Well, I heard about what happened with you and Mariabelle, but tell me the truth...did you like it?" Aram blushed and said, "Absolutely not." He grabbed both of Airi's hands and kissed them.

Airi sighed and said, "Maruru, you're curious and honest to a fault." Maruru just smiled. Aram said, "Okay, last one. Jeile, truth or dare?" Jeile said, "Dare." "I dare you to tell everyone the best 3 kissers you've had in your life, and the best one is last." Jeile said, "Nei, my fourth wife and Airi-koi." Aram said, "Too bad you aren't getting any more kisses from MY wife." Jeile said, "At the rate you're going, I might." Airi just rolled her eyes and said, "Stop fighting right now."

Jeile pulled Aram to the side. Jeile said seriously, "Aram, I want to make a bet with you. If you can get Airi-chan to admit that she enjoyed a whole day with you, without any problems, then I'll back off. If not, I get a free kiss from Airi-chan." Aram thought for a minute and finally said, "No problem. How easy. Say goodbye to your days chasing after my lover." They shook hands.

I'm stopping here because I'm running out of ideas. Feel free to give me some suggestions. Review, please!!