Kaien continued to watch as his…lover walked away from him. He sighed and lowered his head. Things just won't be as simple as it was before. He had hurt her-badly. Kaien didn't know whether or not if he'll get a chance to tell her the truth. If Sasume keeps dodging the bullet, he'll have to say bye-bye to a chance of getting back with her.
Kaien loved her. Loved her so much that he would do anything to please her, to make her happy again. Yet…nothing seemed to do the trick. Maybe the Hunter Association was trying to get back at him after all those years.
He didn't know what to think anymore. He clutched his head for support as so many things were buzzing in his head all at once. Kaien Cross was going to have to make a move soon.
He sighed once again. For a cheery man, he seemed down. Kaien turned, and began to walk away. But, he then stopped. He lifted his head, and glanced back. Something is telling him to go to her.
"Go for it Kaien…She's know in your sight once again. Go to Sasume and show her you still cared."
"I'll do it." he said, marching as he turned fully around and began to follow after Sasume's trail. Knowing Sasume, she usually goes straight to her room after these types of events-just like when they were younger.
Sasume sighed to herself. She laid on her bed, staring up at the ceiling as she thought. Kaien…she thought sadly. He had changed. Maybe a little too much.
It's all her fault…Sasume thought sourly, her face twisting into a scowl. If that…Juri woman hadn't entered in his life, Kaien would still be with me… Jealously bubbled in her stomach as she rolled on her side. A clouded fog covered her gaze.
How dare she…How dare a vampire steal my lover! He was supposed to love me, not her! Sasume growled, narrowing her eyes as she remembered exactly what Juri looked like. The way Kaien smiled at her, and hugged her. Sasume was jealous-maybe too jealous.
Sure, she shouldn't be really jealous since Kaien was hers and hers alone. Yet…he seemed to change once he met the Kuran girl. Kaien became…distant. Every time she asked if he would like to come on a hunt, though she knew he would, Kaien waved her off and said to go on without out him as he gazed off in space.
Sasume clenched her fist, quickly getting off the bed as she went to the mirror on her wall. She stared back at the other woman on the other side. Both had the gaze of a brokenhearted soul. Sasume lifted her hand up, as did her reflection. They both touched one another's hands, and sighed softly.
Juri was beautiful…she thought, staring at herself. She never much thought on her looks before…but as always…Juri had changed even her own thoughts and how she had seen things.
"Am I…beautiful?" she asked quietly, touching her hair as she unrolled it from the bun. It cascaded down, onto her shoulders and back.
"Of course you are."
Sasume gasped, turning around to see the very man who had been on her mind lately. There he was, leaning against the doorframe as he crossed his arms. He met her gaze. Sasume then looked away, turning around as she had her back on him.
"What do you want?" she demanded, feeling a little peeved at him entering her room without permission or a knock on the door. Her face slightly tinted pink.
Kaien smiled at her, knowing that she was looking in the mirror at his reflection. "I came to see you, Sasume." he said sweetly, pushing himself off the doorframe and walking towards her.
Sasume could hear his footsteps click against the floor as she bit her lip. She had the urge to lash out at him, but something was stopping her from doing so and she didn't know what it was.
Kaien stopped after being about a good 5 inches away from her. He reached out a hand, and touched her shoulder. Sasume flinched, quickly turning around to smack his hand away as she glared at him menacingly.
"Don't touch me." she hissed, narrowing her eyes as she watched his smile widen even more.
Kaien shook his head and chuckled at her. "You never will change, will you?" he joked, earning a growl from her throat.
"It's not like it'll change the past." she said icily, crossing her arms and turning her head away stubbornly.
"Why must you act like a child?"
"Why must you act like a different man?"
"Because I've changed for the better."
"And I stayed for a greater cause."
He sighed. "You were always the better one at arguing."
She nodded her head triumphantly.
"But I will only say this, if it'll help you understand that I still care…" Kaien said, lifting his head up to stare into her eyes.
Sasume looked taken aback, but didn't argue as she said, "What is it?"
"This." And then he reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close to his chest. She gasped in surprise. Kaien then grabbed her chin, facing her towards him. He closed his eyes and pulled her face towards his. Their lips locked and Sasume's eyes widen.
She began to blush as she moaned slightly for enjoying the kiss. Well, that is until her stubborn side took control. As sweet as the kiss was, she pulled back from it. Kaien looked a little confused, wondering why she pulled back. Sasume lifted her hand up, and slapped him on the cheek.
Anger boiled in the pit of her stomach. The kiss was making things move too fast for her to forgive him just yet. Kaien's eyes widen as his glasses fell to the floor. A big, red print appeared on his cheek from the hard slap she had given him.
She glared. Kaien unwrapped his arms from around her and lifted a hand up to touch his throbbing cheek. He hissed, feeling the sting. He stared at Sasume with disbelief.
"Sasume..?"
"Get out." she snapped, tears threatening to come out of her eyes. She pointed at the door for him to leave.
Kaien frowned. "Sasume…but-"
"I said get out!"
He complied, reaching down to grab his glasses and walked out of the room but not before saying, "I still love you, you know." And then he walked out with his head hung and feeling a little sad.
Sasume's shoulders slumped, and she walked over the door to close it shut. She then leaned against it, brushing some her hair back her face twisted into guilt and sadness. Her heart skipped a beat from the repeating of him still loving her.
She felt guilty for slapping him…but he shouldn't have made the kiss happen so fast. She still needed a reason to not hate him for what he did. Yet, the kiss caused her to hate him less. Sasume cursed to herself.
"I-I'm so sorry, Kaien…If you're still there…I'm sorry to say this, but I still have yet to forgive you. You broke my heart…" she said quietly. "And I don't want my heart broken again." She touched the door before brushing her hand away and turning her back on him. Tears threatened to come out of her eyes but she reminded herself that she was a Vampire Hunter, not a normal human who could cry whenever.
Kaien heard her words as they pierced his heart deeply. He had his hand grip tightly on to where is heart laid. Her words were like daggers as they embedded themselves into his brain. She had mortally wounded him from the rejection.
Kaien leaned against the door, wondering what would happen if a student came strolling by. They'd probably think something was wrong with him since he was usually the cheery, positive Headmaster he had been shown to be. This woman-his lover, had a way to make his mood change from happy to sad.
It was like a game of chess. He was a pawn while she was the queen. One wrong move and she'll shatter his life.
He then reached up to touch his lips. The tingling feeling of where Sasume's lips were was still there. He could practically taste how she felt. It was-he couldn't describe it as he shivered a little.
Kaien sighed, lowering his head as he managed to stand tall. He took a step forward before glancing back. She was not going to come out, and probably won't until he left. He then turned back around, only to face his beloved children. Zero and Yuki raised a brow at him.
"Headmaster..?" Yuki muttered, slightly worried for him. She was not used to her adoptive father being sad. Something must've happened badly if he was like this.
Zero said nothing, glancing at the door before back to Kaien. He then shoved his hands in his pockets as he watched Headmaster crack a poor smile on his lips.
"Ah, Yuki and Kiryu…my beloved children~!" he chirped, though his tone didn't sound too happy. "What a pleasant surprise to see you both here." He then tilted is head, clapping his hands a little as he watched Yuki turn her head away and blush.
He knew by that reaction, both of them must've saw what had happened.
"I'm sorry Headmaster…we didn't mean to spy. It's just that…" she trailed off, looking back at him with big, wide brown eyes.
"She was not just your rival…was she Headmaster..?" Zero cuts in, turning to him with slightly sad gaze.
Kaien knew they were too smart for their own good. His smile dropped as he sighed sadly. "Yes…" he mumbled, drooping his shoulders a little.
Yuki bit her lip wondering to pressure more information out of him. She didn't want to go too far, but he should never keep secrets from family…but being the kindhearted soul she was, she was going to leave it be for now on. "Cheer up Headmaster~! I'm sure things will be better tomorrow! Right now, let's enjoy a nice family dinner."
She then grabbed onto his arm, tugging him to move with her as she began leading away. Kaien complied, feeling that a dinner would be nice to take his mind off of things-and Sasume.
Zero followed after, only glancing back to see Sasume's door slightly cracked open. He raised a brow, looking at Headmaster to see if he saw, and then turned back to the door to see it fully closed again. He snorted. It's a wonder how he noticed things others don't.
Sasume gasped as she closed her door shut. That boy…Zero…saw me. she thought, leaning against it. She then lowered her eyes to the ground, clenching her fist as she glared. "I will find out what your purpose was in Kaien's life…Juri Kuran." she whispered icily to herself, glaring at nothing in particular.
Cliffy…
Short...I know. Well, at least I typed something up for this story, right? And I can't believe Sasume slapped poor Kaien across the cheek. I feel bad for typing that up, but you can't stop a brokenhearted woman from slapping someone. Anyways, I hope to see you guys again next time when I type up another chapter. ^^
