Part 2 |3 Still rather small- but whatever- I don't want to overwhelm |D
As the sun rose, Meito began to stir slowly from sleep, a low mumble leaving his lips as he fought the approaching waking. He did not want to get up- he was having a pleasant dream. He had been holding Luki in his arms as they rested, and it had been- His thoughts cut off as he became aware of a shape cuddled up to him, and he felt his heart rate exhilarate a little. This did not feel like a pillow-
Luki was still asleep, peacefully. Since he normally did not feel safe he normally did not sleep this long. But since he finally felt safe he got a well deserved rest for once. The only movement he held was the gently rise and fall of his chest, showing that he was breathing. As Meito continued to wake up mentally and physically, the male slowly opened his drowsy eyes- to find a cute sleeping figure so very closely curled. "L-Luki-kun." Was his almost silent surprised breath before the events of last night finally crashed in. Now he understood, and a gentle smile pulled up his lips as he held the other a little closer.
The pink haired teen remained asleep for a few moments longer. He then slowly woke up and opened his eyes. He yawned softly. He felt arms around him, and quickly remembered it was Meito. It took him a short while to realize his room was lit by the sun. He tiredly looked up at Meito. "How la-early is it?" he asked. He was going to say late because he normally woke up once it was still dark, but the other did not know that, so he kept silent about it.
The brunette stifled a yawn before looking down at the pink haired male with an affectionate smile, "I do not have a clue," He admitted truthfully. "I do not have a watch after all~" Meito chuckled a bit before sighing and cuddling closer to the other. "Does it matter~?"
The pink haired teen's face slowly began to match his hair as the other cuddled closer. "N-not really. I am just not used to sleeping in this late," he admitted. He looked away a bit after he admitted that, not really sure how the other would react to it. Hopefully not in a negative manner, but then again, why would he react in a positive manner? Maybe he would have an indifferent point of view, but he did not know.
A smile tugged at Meito's lips now, a soft chuckle leaving him, "Mm, that is alright~ We all have different times- you are an early riser, I am guessing?" He questioned curiously, not a hint of negativity in his voice. Just genuine interest. "I'm more of a night owl myself. Hardly an early bird at all. I bet you anything this is early for me." He chuckled, nuzzling the other gently.
"W-well..." He nervously rubbed his left arm. "I-I normally do not get much sleep." He looked down, now not really knowing what to expect. The other could reply anything. He did not really know what to expect.
Meito was sympathetic at this. Sleep was important, and he knew the other's anxiety well. It was most likely this that stopped him from sleeping- "I'm sorry to hear it... Perhaps my staying in here with you will be good then- at least until we leave." He muttered.
The younger nodded a bit in agreement. He nuzzled the older's chest, glad to be by his side. He still could not help but think that they might fail, but he rather not share these doubts with the other. The other seemed so confident with getting away. And he did not want to see discouragement tint his beauti- He cut his thought off. Was he really going into that much depth with things? He shook his head lightly to remove the thought. He tried his best to keep his head clear.
The brunette could tell that the smaller male was deep in though, and he wondered what it could be Luki thought about. He did not want him to be frightened anymore, and he did not want him to have to worry about anything. He vowed internally just then, that no matter what it would take, he would get them out of there. He would get the one he had come to love out of this horrid place, even if Meito had to die in the process. Today they would have to plan their escape, gather materials. One more night in this place, one more night is all that he would allow. Deep in thought this way, he unconsciously held the smaller closer to himself.
The pink haired teen looked up at the brunette, "S-so what are going to do?" He looked up at him with hopeful bright blue eyes that were tinted slightly with doubt. He was shaking just slightly, still scared of what may or may not happen. He really did not want to seem so scared, but he just could not hide it any longer. Also it would probably be best if the older knew how he felt.
The fifteen year old male tried to keep a calm and cool front, to be brave for the frightened male in his arms. "First, I want to check how well guarded this place is… I mean, we need to find some way to get away undetected, right? I also think we should find out how hard it would be to rob a little food, extra blankets, clothing, things like that. Hopefully if we can get a small stock- we should be fine…" Meito explained slowly, forming the plan as he spoke.
The younger nodded as the older spoke, making sense of it all. "Maybe you could see how hard it would be to obtain those things and then I could see how well guarded it is. Because it would be faster if we did separate things, and also I am sure you would be better at getting away with taking the things, since you are not clumsy like me." He did not really like the idea of being separated by the brunette, but he had to do what had to be done.
Much as Meito hated the idea of being separated from the other while they did their tasks, he had to admit the younger was right. Beside, what was a few hours? The two had been their most of their lives, how could anything go wrong within such a small time period? "I think that is a good idea. Be careful though, alright? Do not get yourself in trouble…" He murmured to Luki, worry fluttering within him. "If you are caught too close to an entrance, just tell them you weren't paying attention, or even that you got lost. They would not pay you too much mind, I think. But just to be sure, you know?"
The pink haired teen sighed softly, still a bit uneasy. He nodded as the older spoke, understand all that was said. "W-what if we are asked to be interviewed while we are separated?" he thought aloud. They really would not be able to demand to be with the other if they were separated. Well maybe Luki could, since he is shy and insecure they would have to let it go if he asked Meito to be with him, but it will not necessarily work the same for the brunette. Just thinking about it made him more uneasy than before.
This fear spoken out loud struck a cord in Meito. This was his biggest apprehension about this little mission of theirs as well. What if? There were so many what ifs… But this was the hardest one to deal with. He would fight it, he would say now, give them some sort of excuse- Something. He did not want to disappear, to be taken away. To leave Luki all on his own… He could not do that to the other, no. No way! "I-I… We just will not-" Was his less then useful answer. "We'll be careful, and we will not be asked for an interview. If you are caught Luki- ask for me. Do not let them take you anywhere until I am with you, and then we can escape." He did not even go into what would happen if he were caught. He also doubted such a request as to have Luki with him would be heeded.
The younger was confused momentarily, but then realized that he had spoke his thought. "O-oh, r-right. S-sorry. I-I d-d-didn't mean t-to say that a-aloud," he said. He shook his head trying to remove all the stutter for once spoke again. "I hope you are right," he said as he looked down a bit. He did not mean to worry the other so much. Which is why he wanted to keep that thought to himself. But it just slipped off his tongue, and he did not realize it until the older replied to it. He sighed uneasily again. He buried his face into the other's chest, a bit embarrassed that a thought just slipped out.
Meito shook his head somewhat, in a wordless reply meant to say it was alright. He understood. That fear was right at the front of his mind too. "No… It's alright… But we shall be fine. Do not be afraid, do not let yourself be intimidated. Everything will work out, you will see." He promised, despite his own doubt. He hugged the other close, a wordless embrace. Though he would never say it out loud, he was frightened too. Deathly so. Anything could go wrong, anything could happen to one or the other. He was not sure what he was more afraid of. Losing Luki, or leaving Luki on his own in this world. What would become of the smaller male if Meito were to disappear like several the other orphans?
Luki tried to fight back tears. The thoughts of being separated from Meito urging them to come out in the first place. It did not matter which one of them disappeared, he still would feel bad, because either way they would be away from one another. Out of the others embrace. It was heart breaking to imagine it, let alone it actually happening. He still tried to fight back his tears, not wanting to hurt the other again with the salty liquid.
Meito held Luki close for several more minutes, trying to savor their time together like this before their potentially dangerous separation that was to come all too soon. He wanted to ignore the knocking of time on their door, just to allow them precious moments, but soon he knew they had exhausted their time limit. "Luki-kun…" Meito murmured softly to the other, still not relinquishing his hold. "If we want to get out by tomorrow... We should probably begin our tasks… soon.."
"R-right," the younger said with a nod. Despite his reluctance to leave the others embrace, he seemed as if he had no choice but to. He wiped the soon to have been tears from his face. He tried to take another deep breath to calm himself down, but yet again coughed instead.
Meito wished there was another choice, but if all went well- No. WHEN all went well, they would be together for a long time yet. "It's alright Luki-kun…" He sighed into the younger male's hair, kissing the top of his head gently. "We'll be out of here before you know it." With that promise made, he smiled, pulling back to meet the other's eyes. "So do not worry, 'kay?"
The younger blushed lightly once the older kissed the top of his head. He slowly nodded. "I-I'll try not to then," he replied. He was still full of uncertainty, but he did not let that show. They both needed confidence. Everything will go fine, nothing bad will happen...
Meito nodded, leaning his forehead against the other's for a moment. "Good, that is all I ask." He murmured. "Be safe, please…" Despite all these semi-farewell's, he was still reluctant to let go of Luki. He did not want to leave. To be apart from his even a moment. But they had to do this…
Luki blushed a little bit more. After the older pressed his forehead against his and spoke, the younger locked his lips with the brunette's for a kiss. He took this opportunity for a kiss if they never have the chance to ever again. He closed his lightly blue eyes after he had sets his lips against the others. Meito blinked with a light surprise at Luki's bold action, but was certainly pleased by it as well. He gently leaned into the kiss, slowly allowing his eyes to slide closed as he held the smaller male closer. Similar thoughts passed his mind- what if this really was the last time? No- he would not believe it- But even so- With a tilt of his head, Meito deepened the kiss somewhat, urging time to freeze for them.
Luki's capability to hold his breath was slowly giving away. He pulled away from the kiss reluctantly and coughed a bit as air filled his lungs again. He did not want to leave the brunette's arms, but he had to. They had to separate to be together for the rest of their lives. "M-maybe we should go now. Because the sooner we get it done, the sooner we can run away, and be together again," the younger teen said as he looked up at the older with hopeful blue eyes. He was doing his best to ignore his doubts now. Knowing that they both had to be confident to accomplish their goal. Despite how reluctant he was to leave the other he knew it had to be done. So he had to ignore his reluctance as well.
The brunette had to admit that the smaller was right, the sooner they finished their tasks, the sooner the two could be together once more. Never to be separated again- With a soft smile to the other, and another quick peck to his lips, Meito finally relinquished his hold as a light sigh left him. "You're right Luki-kun. We should-" He replied almost reluctantly, though kept an optimistic look to him. "I'll see you soon." The brown eyed teen winked playfully to the other, almost as if they were separating for a game of hide and seek, or some other game they had played in the past; rather than risking their safety in doing their tasks. Moving to sit on the edge of the bed now, Meito rubbed his eyes once more to escape any lingering clutches of sleep, more by habit than actually needing to- he was wide awake now.
The pink haired teen was disappointed to be away from the other's embrace, but it had to be done eventually. He got off his bed and stretched. He looked at the older, because even if they had different tasks it did not mean that they could not leave the room together, right? He sighed, a bit uneasily. He had to prepare himself for what may or may not happen. But to be prepared he had to be at least mostly calm. He looked at the brunette again.
The brunette smiled back somewhat, trying his best to keep a calm and confident front for the smaller of the two. Their suspicions about the scientists could easily be false, for all they knew- but that did not make the task any less dangerous. If they messed this up, they might never get the chance to leave- to escape this horrid place. Meito stood up and walked towards Luki, smiling gently. "We should go now." He said reluctantly, reaching out coyly for the other's hand. He had a similar thought going through his head, that they could at the very least leave the room together.
The pink haired teen quickly nodded once addressed. He grabbed the older's hand. He took a deep breath, not coughing this time since he actually managed to make it steady. He leaned against the older slightly as they were about to head out. It will be hard leaving the other's embrace, but what had to be done must be done. Also thinking about it, what would be more difficult, leaving the other for about an hour or two, or still being stuck in the twisted orphanage? Well at least after the hour or so was finished he would be with the other again. And if their missions are successful they can be with one another for a longer amount of time without having to deal with the heavy stress of the scientists and soldiers presence.
Meito was glad for the comforting weight of Luki's leaning on him a little, squeezing the other's hand reassuringly before taking the first step towards the door. This would have to be done sooner or later, and it was best completed as quickly as possible. Maybe they could be out tonight, possibly even skip the possibility of one more night here! That would be a miracle- But he would not put his hopes too high, oh no, best look at one obstacle at a time. Once the two were out in the long hallway of rooms, Meito sighed softly. They would have to go their separate ways soon… After all, Luki's task was mostly the outskirts of the place, while his own tasks would be almost entirely indoors as he gathered supplies…
Luki sighed uneasily, getting uneasy again. But he had to entrust the possibility that they will be safe. Otherwise he will not be able to do that good of a job. Luki blinked a bit as he just realized something. "Maybe we should set up a meeting spot for once we are done with our tasks," he said as he looked at the other. He did not mean to make another delay, but it was important that they got this decided as well. So that way they will not be confused on what to do next once thy were done with their tasks. The pink haired teen knows for a fact that he would be confused on what to do next, so it's best that they got this cleared up first before they headed out to action.
Meito blinked, confused for a moment before realizing what he had missed before. "Oh! That is right. You are right. Hmm, we should meet back here in about two hours- does that sound right?" He asked nervously, tilting his head as he awaited the smaller male's opinion. This was not a detail he had thought about before, but it made a lot of sense. They would need to be sure of when they both finished, and- though he would not say it out loud- to be sure neither went missing while they worked their tasks… "If we are not finished by that time, we should meet anyway- and set a new time." Meito reasoned. That way there'd be no confusion of worrisome absences…
Luki nodded, "Okay, that works for me. Maybe we should find out what time it is right now." Knowing the current time would make sense. How else would they know when two hour's have passed? By mere guessing they could easily guess wrong and worry the other more than necessary. He looked around for a clock, but failed to find one.
Meito nodded back, "Okay, well-" At that he was at a loss for words. A clock, right. Where was there a clock here? He certainly did not have a watch- Right! There was one in the room the orphans gathered in for meals- he remembered staring at it several times before, when he had finished ahead of time and was waiting idly for meal time to finish. "This way~" He told Luki, leading him by the hand in the direction of the dining room.
Luki nodded again as he followed the older to the dining room. He did not really know where much anything was because he was normally too zoned out to notice anything. It's a bit sad, but it's true. He only knew where his room, the exits, the dining room, and the bathrooms were. And hardly those sometimes. Sometimes his memory becomes a blur. Meito eyes the clock there, and nodded to himself. "Not so bad- it is ten o'clock. So, we will meet back in your room at twelve. Sound alright?" He wanted to confirm with the pinkette, just to be sure their plan was understood. He was already running through ideas internally of what they needed. A small supply of food, clothing, bedding if possible, any outdoor supplies he could find.
Luki nodded, "Okay, we will meet up at twelve." It should not really take him two hours to pretty much just walk around the outside the orphanage. The orphanage is not large, but it is not small either. But either way it should be plenty of time for him to get done.
With a final nod to the other, and one last squeeze to his hand, Meito began to walk in the direction he thought best worked for his first function- extra clothing. He was sure they kept a bunch of it somewhere- After all the orphans all wore fairly similar sets of clothing. He looked over his shoulder and waved to Luki, "I'll see you soon." He promised. He knew it really should not take either of them so long, but it was better they finished it in the time they had, rather than end up having to separate again.