My promise

Chapter 1

What is a promise?

Is it an explanation of something that you are going to do.

What could it be?

I'll tell you it's a waste of time and a cheap set of words.

Someone once said that there is no me or him there is only an us, I would like to tell you a little bit about this someone. He wasn't some stranger he was a very special person to me, and now as I look in a mirror I see him standing back tears rolling down his face but as I reach up I realize that they are mine.

It was my fault why he was gone, I couldn't save him and he couldn't save me. I wipe the small tears from my eyes and wash my face. I pour a bath of boiling water and slide into the bathtub not taking off my clothing. The scolding water burned my skin all over and yet it clouded my mind of all thoughts.

Sinking my head into the water seemed to help as well, as I went under the bubbles released from my mouth were distracting. Yet eventually I would have to bring my head back up above the water.

Gasping for air must have been what he felt, before his skin was pierced by the blade. I stood up and released the clothing from my body. Putting on my robe that was hanging on the door I walked down the hall. Eyes followed and then voices and whispers surrounded me.

I could hear some and none of them were good, do you think she did it was one that seemed to be familiar. The frustration that flustered my mind was beyond imaginable, I wanted nothing more than to take my own sword and jam it somewhere that would really hurt.

I knew I couldn't do it though, I kept on walking and when I reached my destination I looked up and took a deep breath. Headmaster was the title on the gold plated slat which was on the door. I knocked twice and the door was answered by a woman in a suit.

"What can I help you with princess Maiya" the lady gestured to a seat in front of a large desk.

"People think I was responsible for Hikaru's death, and no one will even talk to me. I want to go home headmaster I don't want to stay here" I started to sob and tears slowly rolled down my cheeks as I cleared them away.

"He died of his own will dear" anyone that was there would tell you that

"No he died protecting me, it should have been me not him" I retorted back to the gentle looking lady.

"Maiya, it was his duty as you guardian to protect you at all costs, and he did that" she walked towards me and walked me towards the window.

Lots of people walked along the quad and then I noticed Kaoru was standing there he was looking at me and waving, tears escaped my eyes again and I walked towards the door.

"I don't care what you think I will find some way to bring him back if only for a minute I will do anything I can" I stormed out of her office and ran towards the quad.

I was still in my robe but it didn't bother me I was known for being free spirited at this school. I walked out of the door where Kaoru was still standing.

"Are you planning to go to class in that" he asked with a snide grin on his face.

"No" I retorted

"Well then come on ill take you to your room and you can get changed for class" his smile changed into a soft grin which was always charming.

"Alright, but you're not coming in" I laughed a little bit not showing him any sign of weakness.

"Ah come on where is the fun in that" he snickered as we walked to the girls dorms.

Once we reached my room I knocked on the door to see if either of my roommates were inside but there was no answer. I opened the door and walked inside. I opened my closet which had pictures all over it of me and my friends.

I picked up an argyle shirt and a cute pair of jeans, followed by a pair of black suede boots. I put my outfit on and walked outside where Kaoru was standing against the wall.

"That was pretty quick" he said sarcastically.

"Ya next time I will remember to take an hour just for you" I stuck out my tongue and started laughing.

"Let's just go to class" he retorted a little bit embarrassed.

We walked into class and all eyes were on us again. I could hear the gossip that the kids of my school were famous for, do you think their dating now, and I wouldn't be surprised after all I heard she just let Hikaru die.

Knowing I was angry Kaoru guided me to my seat so that I wouldn't get into a scrap before class even begun. He whispered in my ear to keep me calm and he pushed me towards my desk. Almost immediately after sitting me down forcefully I got up.

He slapped his forehead and followed me, I walked outside the classroom and walked right into my teacher. While he tried to direct my attention back that if I left I would be late I kept walking, Kaoru following me.

"Why are you still following me go back to class before you get into trouble" I yelled at him.

"Because, I am here to protect you Maiya" he yelled back.

"Ya well I don't want you protecting me so just go away" I was now screaming at him.

"I can't do that Maiya", he lifted his hand to reveal the scar which I had imprinted on his hand when I made our promise.

"A promise is a promise he continued and I will always be there to protect you" he was upset but still keeping his cool.

"Why" I was crying

"Because I love you Maiya" he walked towards me and placed his hand on my soldier.

Swiftly backing away from his grip I walked away from him

"I just wish I could say the same for you"