"Don't ever leave me like that again! Or else.. I'll never forgive you!"

Those words burn in Sousuke's mind as he lies in his bed at home. The current time is 2:52 AM. Sousuke has to get up for school in less than 3 hours at the latest. He can't seem to sleep. Something haunts him. It could be the simple fact that he barely dodged that bullet with Kaname. Sousuke lets out a small sigh and rolls over. He hears a slight tip tap in the distance. More than likely it was inside his house. He ignores it, barely caring. In reality, it is his shower faucet dripping because he didn't turn the handle tight enough earlier after taking a shower. He traces his fingers along a small spot on his left shoulder where Kaname struck him repeatedly. Another small sigh escapes him as he rolls over.

Who am I?

A question that has plagued the Sergeant for so long. At least since he shot Gauron. The action was out of pure anger. Maybe more so fear. Sousuke cannot tell for sure. All these mixed emotions he never knew of before now. They plague him. Like a question in his Japanese History tests that he just doesn't know. No matter how simple the question is, he'll never guess the right answer. Whatever. Sousuke is done fighting. He accepts his incompetence in this "Normal" life. Perhaps someday, he can grow accustomed to this life. He rolls over again. His eyes narrow as his grip on reality fades. The last thing that went through his mind before he falls into a deep sleep is the image of Miss Kaname Chidori. Whom stated earlier that day that she would never forgive him for leaving her alone. Part of him didn't want her to.

Stupid..

Kaname also lies in bed during one of her sleepless nights.

It's too bad I can't just stop talking to him.

Kaname shivers somewhat. Her bedroom is very warm, but something else if affecting her. Her face shows a wide frown. Stupid Sousuke. He left her here. All alone. Without saying goodbye, even. As a result, Kaname almost died. She wanted to hate Sousuke. For everything he'd done to her. Her life would never go back to normal because of that stupid guy! Part of Kaname was fine with that. That part of her enjoys having him around. It's the part of her that makes her feel safe when he's nearby.

Sousuke is so clueless! What about that greeting she received in Hong Kong?

"Kaname... You're alive?"

No shit she's alive. No thanks to your dumb ass. Kaname wanted to say that to him so badly. Now she wonders why Sousuke thought she was dead in the first place. He seemed very surprised to see her. Besides the fact she was in Hong Kong. Something about the way he noted her being alive startled her now that she thinks about it.

It's decided. Kaname is going to inquire about everything tomorrow morning at school. She'll sort ALL her questions out. and perhaps even Sousuke's questions. If they are good, at least.

Contented now, Kaname turns on her side and closes her eyes. She drifts into sleep slowly. The time is not 3:17 AM. In reality, not a lot of time. For Kaname, It's an eternity.