The young man who had inadvertantly bumped into Kodachi (at least in her mind) took a step back. He looked to be around the same age as her and certainly was handsome looking with his short blonde hair and deep blue eyes. He was also dressed in a classy and expensive-looking white suit, telling her that the 'peasant' remark was probably undeserved. No matter, she thought, he was still a gaijin. Even if he was kind of attractive...
The boy blinked in surprise then his whole demeanor switched from embarassed to suave. He smiled seductively and bowed "I am terribly sorry for this incident, mademoiselle. I hope you will find in your heart the kindness to forgive me..." He delicately picked Kodachi's right hand with his own and before she could react, he laid a small kiss on it. A jolt of electricity ran along her arm and sent delicious shivers in her body.
Kodachi blushed and didn't know how to react. This was the first time someone acted with so much gallantry toward her. Then she recalled that he had called her mademoiselle. So this foreign gentleman was most likely french... Their 'reputation' seemed to be well deserved in that case.
The boy... no, the man took a small breath above the hand he was still holding "Quelle délicate fragrance... Has anyone ever told you that you smell like a rose ?"
Kodachi's blush intensified "Ah... Er... Oh, that... Hehe... No, not really..." It wasn't often that Kodachi Kuno had trouble finding the right words to say.
"Oh, but how rude of me ! I have not introduced myself to you yet, mademoiselle. I am Picolette Chardin the Second, heir of La Belle France school of martial arts. Pleased to make your acquaintance..." Picolette bowed more deeply this time, adding a sweep of his left arm. When he rose again, his blue eyes locked into her own, as if inviting her to drown in their depths "And please, may I ask your name, most beautiful japanese rose ?"
"Kodachi... Kodachi... Kuno. Chardin-sama..." Kodachi was feeling more and more light-headed. There was... something about this Picolette Chardin gentleman that made her heart beat faster and heat spread through her body. His voice seemed more and more distant as her vision focused on his lips. She wondered how they would taste if she kissed him...
Picolette raised an eyebrow. Kodachi didn't seem to be listening to what he was saying. He briefly wondered if she had been simply overwhelmed by his charm and wit. She was delicately blushing, all right, but she looked more... flushed than anything else "Mademoiselle Kodachi, are you feeling well ?"
Hearing the concern in his voice, Kodachi swooned. Unfortunately, the flu was wrecking havoc inside her and she started to collapse. Everything seemed to go in slow motion as she felt herself fall to the ground. She closed her eyes, preparing for the unavoidable pain...
*Grab !*
Except it wasn't coming. Someone had caught her before she could crash on the pavement. Her brown eyes fluttered open and she saw the concerned face of Picolette Chardin III. That he was now surrounded by a host of red roses, sparkling stars and harp music had to be an illusion. Nice, but still an illusion... "Mademoiselle Kodachi ! Are you all right !?"
Right now, the Black Rose couldn't think straight. Normally, she would have physically objected (i.e. beat the snot out of that french playboy) to be manhandled like this by someone who wasn't her Ranma-sama. On the other hand, she found that it was nice for a change that a handsome man her age treated her like the lady she was. On a more basic level, her body was growing excited at the proximity of a well-built male "I... don't feel so well, Chardin-sama..."
Picolette helped Kodachi stand up. Her legs were still a little shacky though "My limousine is just around this corner. I can take you to a doctor if you wish"
"I don't want to impose..."
"Nonsense, mademoiselle ! I could not call myself a gentleman if I did not help a lady in need. Come with me, you obviously need medical attention"
"Then I accept your gracious help, Chardin-sama, thank you. Lead the way" She threw a seductive look at him "Could you take me back to my house ? It's not very far and I'd prefer to call for my personal physician to go check on me there..."
Picolette smiled "Of course, mademoiselle. Do not worry, you are in very good hands" Then he helped her walk to his limousine, trying to push away inappropriate thoughts as Kodachi was snuggling to him the whole way, the lust eating away at her resolve.
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