Wednesday, December 27, 2006

   Chapter 7 complete

Well, here's all of chapter 7. I decided to repost the first part with it because the second part wouldn't make much sense without it. Chapter 7 “Is that really what happened?” Aya asked. I nodded. “By the time I found out that they were lying I was halfway around the world. I’ve been searching for you ever since,” I said. Aya laid her head on my shoulder. Her shoulders were shaking and I realized she was crying. “I’m so sorry I ever doubted you,” she sobbed. “I was a fool!” Her small shoulders were racked with tears. I wrapped my arms around her and held her close. “It’s all right. I’m here now, and we’ll never be apart again,” I assured her. Slowly the sobbing slowed. She looked up at me with her tear-filled eyes. “You promise? We’ll be together from now on?” she asked. I smiled. “Of course. Aishiteru, Aya-chan,” I replied. She smiled up at me and then buried her face in my chest. “I have something for you, Aya-chan. Close your eyes and hold out your hand.” She did, and I slipped a ring onto her hand. “I have been waiting nine years to ask you this. Agatsuma Aya, will you marry me?” She gasped. “Do you mean it, Kio? Do you really mean it?” she asked incredulously. I nodded. “Of course, Kio! I love you! Of course I’ll marry you!” We kissed and fell asleep in each other’s arms. Ritsuka’s POV Soubi pulled up in front of his apartment. We had been out late - later than we originally thought. We’d gone to see the movie, then dinner... then the movie for the second, third... and fourth showings. “Be quiet going in. My sister after she’s been woken up?” He shivered. “Downright scary.” We laughed. “No, it’s nothing to laugh about. She might kill you!” he warned. I shivered. If Soubi was afraid of her... I didn’t even want to think about it. Once we got inside, Soubi went to check on Aya and Kio. He came back from Aya’s room shaking his head. “She’s not in there,” he said. We followed him to Kio’s room, exchanging knowing glances. A thought entered my mind, but I brushed it away as soon as it made itself known. We peeked into Kio’s room. He and Aya were laying there, snuggled together in each other’s arms. Her face was so happy, so peaceful. Would Tori’s face ever look like that... for me? I wondered. I shook my head. There was just no way. She would forget about me, just like Yuiko had. Yuiko and Yayoi were together now and just think. Yuiko had promised she would die for me, she loved me so much. A small laugh escaped my lips. Love... What was it really in a world that so soon forgot what really mattered? Soubi and Tori exchanged a look and walked out of the room. Soubi’s POV I turned to Tori. She had noticed the same thing I had about Ritsuka. I didn’t like the sad expression the had made its way onto his face so quickly. “I think I know what’s on his mind,” I said. “I’ll talk to him.” She nodded. I thought of Yuiko and how badly Ritsuka had been hurt when she left him for Yayoi. He had never loved her, but it had hurt all the same. I remembered when he had come to me crying after she told him. I looked into Kio’s room and beckoned to Ritsuka. He followed me downstairs and I motioned for him to sit down. “What is it, Soubi?” he asked. “Did something happen?” “No. Actually, it’s about you.” I took a deep breath. “I’ll be blunt about it. You’re afraid you’re going to lose Tori, aren’t you?” He looked down at his feet. “Yeah... I don’t want a repeat of what happened with Yuiko,” he answered. I couldn’t believe he couldn’t see it. “What?” he asked. “You can’t see it?” I said. He looked at me curiously. “Can’t see what?” he asked. “Do I have to spell it out for you? She loves you! I’ve seen true love before, and this is the purest love I have ever seen. Get it?” I said, exasperated. He looked me straight in the eyes. “Do you mean it? Truly, really mean it?” he asked. I nodded. He smiled and got up to leave. “Oh. Ritsuka, one more thing,” I said. He turned. “What?” he asked. “Don’t you ever hurt her,” I replied. He smiled. “I would never.” Ritsuka’s POV Walking out of the room, I ran into Tori. We walked down the hall in silence. We came to my room and stopped. We said goodnight and went to our separate rooms. I shivered. It was a very cold night, even for October. I wondered if Tori would be all right. She didn’t have a high tolerance for cold. As I was climbing into bed, I heard a knock on my door. I sighed. “Who is it?” I asked. “It’s Tori,” she replied. “Can I come in?” “Yeah, sure. It’s unlocked,” I replied. She came in and sat on my bed. She wasn’t completely dressed, but her shirt hung long enough to obscure my sight. I was glad for that. “Can I stay in your room tonight?” she asked. I was surprised. She shivered. “Sure. Don’t worry, I won’t do anything,” I said half-jokingly. She smiled and laughed a little. She got up and went to the door. “Where are you going?” I asked. “I need to get changed. I’ll be right back, I promise,” she said. She winked. “Don’t think I can’t tell you’re having problems.” I blushed. “If you need the bathroom, use it now,” she taunted. “Hey! That’s not funny...” I yelled. She laughed and walked out of the room. I mentally sweatdropped and then realized she had been right... I was gonna need the bathroom. (A/N: Get your minds out of the gutter people.) As I finished up in the bathroom, I heard the door open and close. I put my toothbrush away and washed my face. I walked out the door to see Tori sitting in a rather sexy position on my bed. Her nightgown was rather... revealing. “T-Tori! What in God’s name are you wearing?” I yelled. She smirked. “Now now, Ritsuka. Don’t take God’s name in vain,” she replied, smiling. “Besides, it’s just my nightgown.” Yeah, just a completely SEE THROUGH nightgown, I thought with a gulp. It was a beautiful purple silk nightgown that shone when the light hit it. She smiled wickedly. “Need the bathroom again, Rit-su-ka-kun?” she teased. I glared at her. “For your information, I was brushing my teeth. That’s all,” I said through clenched teeth. She raised an eyebrow. I could tell she didn’t believe me... “Oh just go to sleep, Tori!” I said. She turned over in a huff. She didn’t even acknowledge me when I climbed in beside her. “I know you’re not asleep,” I said dryly. She acknowledged me with a grunt. “Tori, please look at me.” She rolled over and I brushed the hair out of her face gently. “I’m sorry. I was only kidding. You know I love you.” She smiled. “I know. I’m sorry, I was being childish. Forgive me?” she asked. I smiled gently. “Of course I forgive you. Now go to sleep,” I said. She buried her face in my chest and breathed in deeply. I laughed a little. “That tickles, Tori!” I said. She laughed. I wrapped my arms around her and we slept. Hope you liked it! Oh and one more thing. I'M FIFTEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!! *cheers* Have a good day! ~Love conquers even death~

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