Author Note: Happy Friday everybody \o/ How have you all been? I've been well thankfully and today I'm going to get whipped by some plant that supposedly protects against sickness so that'll be fun :D♥ Oh Asian superstitions~ Mark and Chrysalis were having a moment in the dressing room of the enchanted boutique last week so did Mark succeed in having his Deity fall in love with him? Wonderful weather isn't it? Let's see~ Please Enjoy this Week's Playhouse m(_ _)m Do you want to play?
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They say when lovers gaze into each other's eyes their heart rates synchronize, almost as if becoming one. With her hands on Mark's chest that rose and fell with his soft breathing she could feel his heart mirroring hers.

A rhythmic melody, a love filled lullaby that enveloped her body in a warmth she's never felt before. Was he feeling this way also? Was she feeling this because of him? His gaze was unfaltering and she could see her reflection in his dark, beautiful eyes.

He brought his hand up to her cheek and the skin burned under his touch. Looking deeper she could see herself being wrapped in a thick ribbon like blue glow and as she brought her hands to her chest to revel in the feeling of complete serenity the outline of the Demon appeared behind her and wrapped it's tail protectively around her.

Her heart rate picked up, it was thrashing in her ears and veins. Her breathing quickened and she bit her lower lip while her eyes glistened. The couple gasped. The pulling they used to feel so faintly before was now an unbearable force begging to be released.

"Mark......"

Chrysalis whispered desperately and her body reacted as did his. Throwing her arms around his neck, pulling him down to her, her lips found his to connect for a kiss that was nothing like they've ever experienced.

Passion was an understatement to the immense euphoria coursing through their bodies at the moment. Pulling back Mark was completely awe struck. His breathing was ragged, his pupils dilated, and as he grazed his thumb over his lovers lip he couldn't control himself anymore.

"Oh God....."

He groaned huskily, dazed, before crashing his lips to hers again. She moaned as he pushed her up against the wall causing the decorations to rattle. His hands roamed her body hungrily, tugging at the material and grazing the skin of her exposed waist from the cut-out design and she shivered in pleasure.

Feeling his connected ardor Chrys took initiative and timidly at Mark's lower lip which he obliged to instantly allowing her to explore and as much as she loved every minute of it, he loved it even more.

Instead of a battle their tongues were intertwined in a fiery dance of passion that filled the small dressing room with low mews and moans. His growl that used to intimidate her now only added to her arousal and as the work of art known as his lips wandered down to the sensitive skin of her neck he muffled his moan into her as she clawed at his clothed shoulders longingly wanting to touch him.

Reluctantly Mark broke the kiss and if he weren't in a complete haze of lust and passion he would be teasing the innocent Chrysalis for the way her lips desperately tried to find his again with her eyes hooded and her breathing uneven.

"I need to get you home. Now."

The two were completely still and silent the entire ride back to the manor. He activated her, to keep her completely immobile because even the slightest movement from her would cause him to lose control.

The atmosphere was so obviously heated and charged between them everyone refrained from saying a word and at the moment they all had the same thoughts: Are we there yet?!

As soon as the engine cut off in the driveway there was no delay as Mark grabbed Chrys in his arms and blurred her up to his.....their room. The moment he sat her feet back on the ground she turned and caught his face in her hands and kissed him hard while pushing him up against the door with a thud.

His teeth grazed her lower lip causing her body to tingle. Grabbing her legs he picked her up and urged her to wrap them around his waist and she did so willingly. With still connected to his she placed her hands on his shoulders and he couldn't help but smirk against her.

"Eager to play are we Pretty?"

Breathless she shook her head and pinned him under her glistening purple eyes. His breathing hitched as she lowered her head to his for a sweet, feather like kiss.

"No, I don't want to play. I want you to make love to me Mark"

This was not a command. There was no magical force controlling him as his eyes rounded and his chest exploded. With blue eyes buzzing to life he bit his lower lip and nodded shyly. He will love her, in a way he's never loved anyone, and nothing in Hell or on Earth could stop him.

Chrysalis giggled softly when Mark brushed his nose against the back of her neck as he pulled her closer to his chest. Their legs were intertwined comfortably and their  bodies were sparsely covered by his silk sheets. Never again will anything bring him as much warmth and comfort as having this perfect being wrapped up in his embrace.

Her body contoured to his perfectly, as if she were created just to fit with him and the thought had him smiling with the light streaming in through the windows gleaming off his fang. He's never felt like this before, complete and utter bliss, warm and safe, and he had no doubt in his mind that she felt the same way.

"Don't go to sleep..."

He whined softly and she shook her head as she brought his hands to her lips to kiss them gently.

"I'm awake -yawn- I'm...awake"

He blushed as she cuddled his hands to her face and her breath on his skin did wonders to him. He didn't want her to sleep. Never again. If she slept it would be like she was leaving him and he never wanted that. Ever.

Why do you kinda sorta love me?

Mark huffed out air that ruffled his mangled hair and he smiled into her shoulder.

"Where to start? Saying because you're you would be too cliché wouldn't it? I love your kind, self-less nature. Always putting others before yourself. I love that you're so willing to try new things and even when frightened you'll still keep pushing yourself. You had the audacity to scold me, a mighty Demon, though I did deserve it for acting so immaturely hahaha. Even before I knew it I had this over whelming urge to protect you and when I learned you were so adamant on protecting others....it made me want to protect you more."

The bed creaked as Chrys flipped over to face Mark with foggy rounded eyes and he scrunched his face as she yawned in his face.

"How did you know I was thinking that?"
"Did you not ask me out loud?"
"-shakes head- No, I haven't said a word."

Her eyes fluttered closed as he brushed her bangs aside and she took in a deep relaxing breath.

That feels nice....

Suddenly she gasped and sat up alertly. She shook her hand to rid it of a stinging sensation but as she examined it there was nothing wrong. Mark cleared his throat and as she peered down at him her eyes widened. He had punctured his fingertip with his fang and it was bleeding, and she felt it.

She grabbed his injured finger and stuck it into and immediately the stinging sensation vanished. Laying back down Mark examined his hand and shook his head.

"Seems I heal faster when you're around hahaha. I bet that didn't feel nice."

Chrys shook her head and frowned.

"It hurt"
"I'm sorry"

He slung his arm over her waist and pulled her to him so he could kiss her forehead and Chrys was instantly calmed. The feeling was mutual, Mark could calm her instantly as she could do to him. If she weren't already his Doll he could now read her thoughts by touching her. This bond was quite powerful, and it was finally completed.

"Hey Chrys..."

He cooed and she hummed softly in response as she was drifting off to sleep.

"I'm not in that ridiculous love sick state anymore so please don't laugh but may I ask you something?"
"Anything....."

The sheets ruffled as he snuggled closer to her so their noses were together and he hushed his voice to a gentle whisper.

"Will you tell me you kinda sorta love me too?"

Her eyes opened slowly, teary from exhaustion but she smiled warmly.

"Why?"
"Just because...."

Because I really want to hear you say it. I'm dying to hear you say it, please.

She could hear his true thoughts as well. That could be helpful. With the last of her strength she raised her hand to comb her fingers through his dark hair and she kissed his lips softly before drifting off inevitably.

"I....I love you Mark."

He gasped, completely taken by surprise from her words. Aside from his name from her lips those had to be the most beautiful words he's ever heard, and quite honestly, the most beautiful thing he'll ever hear. His eyes blazed so brightly they illuminated her sleeping face and his chest erupted in a purr that could possibly shake the entire bed.

His inner Demon whimpered longingly. It shook it's horns in a motion as if to wake her up so she could stay up with him but finally accepting the fact she was fast asleep it curled itself into a ball and before he knew Mark had shifted into True Demon Form and did just that, he wrapped his Deity up where she would always be safe and happy: With him.

"One moment......."

Mari had stirred awake from her bell ringing. Pulling off her covers she grabbed her robe and slipped it on along with her fluffy slippers and shuffled to the door. Yawning as she opened it she froze with teary eyes.

Jinyoung seized from pacing and as he caught sight of Mari in the crack of the door he smiled bashfully.

"Good Morning Princess. Are you not ready yet?"

She furrowed her brows and narrowed her eyes, trying to comprehend what he was asking and trying to deem this a dream or reality. She peered over her shoulder at her Hello Kitty! clock and the time had said it was almost lunch time.

She faintly remembered Lillith saying the girls could sleep in to recover from yesterdays adventures so that would explain why she was up late but it didn't explain why Master Jinyoung was outside her door while she was still indecent.

"I'm sorry Master Jinyoung but you seemed to have caught me at a disadvantage. Ready for what exactly?"

He pouted slightly making her heart skip.

"Mark said you wanted to accompany me today? Designing the costumes for Jaebeom's theatre production and such? Am I mistaken? If you don't want to...."
"I want to come!"

She squeaked excitedly and she cupped her hand over and blushed deeply. She had no idea what he was talking about but how could she say no to spending time with Master Jinyoung? Thank you Master!

"If you'll allow me to get ready then....."
"May I assist you?"

Mari's eyes widened at his request and realizing how his request could cause confusion he chuckled and waved his hands in the air.

"No! I didn't mean as in undressing you and such oh goodness. You do know I'm slightly obsessed with clothing and fashion"
"Slightly being the understated word. Do come in"

With a racing heart she opened the door to Master Jinyoung and his eyes immediately wandered the room and he smiled as she motioned for him to sit on the bed.

"A room truly fit for a Princess. Have you been introduced to Master Jin? He would love this room as well, you may even rival his obsession with pink."

She giggled and shook her head. Opening her enchanted wardrobe she pulled a rack out that extended half way towards the center of the room but it could go quite farther.

She gulped nervously as Jinyoung stood beside her and started combing through the hangers with her. Occasionally he would pull something out and hold it up to her pajama-ed body and he'd frown and shake his head cutely which would make her squeal internally.

He held up two outfits and after contemplating Mari chose the pink floral dress with the white cropped shirt and she couldn't help but mirror his flawless smile as he nodded.

"That was what I was hoping you'd choose"

Allowing her the privacy to change Jinyoung turned his back to Mari and her heart thrashed in her chest. She was changing behind Master Jinyoung, he was in her room, he picked out something for her to wear.

As he examined her new globe on her novel which she learned was called an Orbulis she couldn't help but picture the two of them cuddling on her bed, watching the romance story play out in the crystal sphere.

"Are you dressed?"
"Ummm! One more moment please!"

Stepping into the kitchen by Master Jinyoung's side Mari beamed at the sight of her Master and Chrysalis sitting at the island counter indulging in a bowl of cereal. Chrys had obviously just woken up for her eyes were foggy and her expression dazed but other than that she looked different than she had yesterday, as did Master.

He was smiling warmly at her with his head in his hand and he fed her a bite of cereal and he laughed brightly as she refused to release the spoon from . He looked so relaxed and at peace and the, dare she say it, love radiating from the two was eminent.

Finally noticing the two in the wall walk Mark blurred over and kissed Mari on the head, activating her seal and she smiled as he thanked her in her head. Facing Jinyoung he shook his hand firmly with a deadly cheery expression.

"I will not hesitate to kill you if something happens to her."
"I shall inform my mother you're threatening me~"
"Seems you inform your mother of a lot of things"

Releasing his grip Jinyoung tried to hide the pain he was feeling with a bright smile. Mark was a lot stronger than the last time they had encountered and he knew why.

"Be safe Princess. You do know I don't like to send any of you out on your own but I know you'd prefer to be alone"

He winked playfully and Mari gasped and whacked her Master's arm. Don't say those things in front of Master Jinyoung!

Carolyn bowed as she held the door open for Jinyoung and spotting that Mari's seal was bright and activated her golden eyes narrowed and Mari shook her head.

"Don't worry Eonnie it's for my own protection."

The Marionette nodded deeming that the young Doll wasn't a threat and closed the door behind her as she took her seat up front in the black car. Enjoying the verbal-less travel Mari froze as Jinyoung pulled down her collar with his finger.

"Does he not think I'll be able to protect you? For the love of Pete, I'm strong without a Deity as well"

The word Deity had her heart flutter and she shook her head shyly.

"I'd trust you to protect me Master Jinyoung"

He peered down at her and smiled, that smile she adored that wrinkled the corner of his eyes. Master Jaebeom was surprised to see her accompany Master Jinyoung but he welcomed her none the less with open arms.

It was like a dream come true. Mari was attached to Jinyoung's side as he designed the extravagant outfits Jaebeom's Dolls would be dawning in their production. Once or twice he'd have to playfully call her name to snap her out of her daze and she'd hide her embarrassment by saying she was just in awe of his work.

As he worked on Elizabeth the blonde girl glared at Mari in her reflection as Jinyoung talked with Carolyn.

"You're not going to stick me with those pins are you Margarett?"

Mari scrunched her face and shook her head.

"I'm not such a monster but if you call me that again I may reconsider....Lizzy~"

The two glared at each other then assumed normal positions as Jinyoung returned his attention to them.

"How is that Elizabeth?"

The blonde Doll stared warily at her reflection. Mari immediately noticed her distraught expression and shook her head.

"Master Jinyoung? May I request you reconsider this design?"
"For what reason?"
"It's atrocious"

Elizabeth's eyes widened and she fought down a chuckle threatening to escape her lips. Jinyoung's eyebrows raised dumb founded and as embarrassed as she was to say it Mari stood by her word. Looking from Elizabeth then to Mari Jinyoung shook his head.

"Very well Mari I shall change it, but only because you asked so politely~"

She sighed a breath of relief and when she caught Elizabeth's reflection she winked and the Doll nodded reluctantly. Mari couldn't tell him the real reason he needed to change his design. It looked like the style of dress Elizabeth's mother used to wear.

The mother that left her daughter alone to rot when she ran off with some man. Mari saw it as well the day she dumped her daughter in the same dismal part of town she also inhabited as a beggar.

Hanging up their attire Elizabeth called Mari over with her head low.

"Ummm thank you...for saying something.....I really appreciate it."
"Well don't expect it all the time. I still despise you greatly."
"As do I but ummmm I need to tell you something."

Mari was caught off guard from the sincerity in Elizabeth's eyes.

"I'm not just saying this as your nemesis to hurt you. But I see the way you gaze at Master Jinyoung and I should warn you that you'll only get hurt."
"What do you mean?"
"Mari, come let's have dinner before Mark accuses me of starving you!"
"Coming!"

Looking back at Elizabeth who shook her head dismally Mari headed back to Jinyoung with mixed emotions.

Their candle lit table was ringing with laughter as they discussed literatures most tragic work. The beef was roasted to perfection and the accompanying wine was to die for but it was the company that made this night perfect for her.

Jinyoung shook his head as he placed his glass down and he crossed his hands under his chin and gazed at Mari. She blushed in the soft lighting and fidgeted in her seat.

"You are a well versed young woman Mari, -sigh- why are there no other women like you?"
"Like me? I'm sure there are."
"Then they are a rarity, such as yourself. To find a woman who is well mannered, lady-like, well versed and intelligent with a beautiful laugh and a smile that rivals that of Icaraus' sun, that is my dream."

Mari blushed heavily from each compliment. He was looking for a woman like her. He sighed exasperatedly and held his head in his hand as he used the other to swirl his whine around. The act of talking about love had Jinyoung's eyes glowing a dim gold color that almost looked sad.

"If I could I'd make you mine"

Her heart leaped into at his words. Was this the moment she had always hoped for? But what was Elizabeth's warning before? It didn't matter now, she couldn't let such an opportunity fade.

"Then why don't you?"

She asked sincerely and Jinyoung looked up surprised by Mari's sudden seriousness.

"Pardon?"
"Why can't you make me yours? You said I was like the woman of your dreams, then why can't I be yours?"

Jinyoung's eyes were wide, completely baffled by what he was hearing. He tilted his head to the side.

"Because it's not possible?"
"Anything is possible Master Jinyoung"
"Anything but turning a human into a Demon."

Mari's heart shattered in her chest. Sensing the drop in her aura Jinyoung frowned in realization and grabbed her limp hand in his.

"Oh I'm so sorry Princess, I didn't know you cared that way for me. Yes, you are like the woman of my dreams but the problem of the matter is that you are Human and I have no, nor will I ever, have any intentions of having a Human Deity. I'm so sorry Mari."

Slowly she pulled her hand out of his and shook her head as she forced a smile.

"No, no it's my apologies Master Jinyoung. I didn't mean to make you believe that I had those kinds of feelings for you hahaha"
"Mari...."
"It's fine Master hahaha Just some misunderstandings on our part don't worry!"

Bidding Master Jinyoung a fare well she leaned against the double doors as she closed them behind her. Tilting her head up to keep her demeanor in check she looked over at the girls playing board games with Mona.

Mona looked up and smiled at Mari and she turn in smiled back and waved.

"How was your day with Master Jinyoung?"
"Everything I expected it to be"

She lied smoothly as she hugged her sisters and told them she'd be back to join them after she changed. Soul-lessly she wandered the hallway with her eyes glistening and she found herself in front of her Master's door.

Maybe he was with Chrysalis? They were so happy he wouldn't want to disturb them. With a sad smile she brought her fist down and bit her lower lip and she jumped when a hand landed on her shoulder.

"Princess? Princess what's wrong?"

Mark's expression grew concerned as his Doll faced him with a fallen face and without warning she bursted out into sobs of heart break. He frowned deeply and pulled her into his embrace and soothed her by kissing her head.

She wrapped her arms around him tightly and continued to cry.

"I love you Master! I love you so much! Thank you for being you!"

Hearing the commotion Chrys opened the door a crack and peered outside and Mark shook his head and she retreated back into the room leaving them alone. Calling her name to look up at him he brushed her bangs to the side and kissed her forehead.

"Shhhh, shhh it's okay, I love you too Mari, it's alright. He doesn't deserve your love Princess"
"But I really liked him Master.....-sniffle-"
"I swear to you Mari you will find someone who you will like more and they will love you unconditionally for the beautiful young human woman you are. Now stop crying your face is pinker than your room. Do you want to watch a movie? We can cuddle and eat pudding, would you like that?"

Hiccupping and wiping her nose she nodded and grabbed her Master's hand who squeezed it tightly, reassuring her everything would be alright and he'd never let anyone hurt her precious heart again.
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Author Note: I was uncharacteristcally slow at writing today it was ridiculous. Have you noticed Jinyoung only has his Marionette Carolyn? How he said he could never pretend to be a beggar like Mark had done? Jinyoungie seems to be the only one of the seven who doesn't care too much for humans, (don't ask why it's just not his preference) sorry Princess you chose the wrong Demon D:. Sorry all but we had too much happy so I needed to put a little not happy D': Everyone go have pudding with Mari and Mark and I'll see you next week for another Playhouse m(_ _)m Do you still want to play?