Title: Sleepless at Night

Summary: "Can you sleep at night?"

A/N:

lianneharmony: I've read "Strange Circumstances" by the way and, it inspired me on my next chapter. --, Thank you so much for the R & R! --,

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Disclaimer: Look if I owned this I wouldn't be here writing this, this would actually happen in the series! But sadly I don't own so you don't sue okay? Plus I don't own the song "Can you Sleep" it belongs to Courtney Jaye.


She knew she wasn't at his apartment today.

They always go their separate ways by the day and they only spend time together by night. Not that she's complaining about the schedule, in fact she finds this very interesting. They only know each other by night and they remain a complete mystery to each other by the day. She knows its weird but it makes things special.

It was only 3 o'clock in the afternoon and she found herself pacing around the rooftop of his apartment building. There weren't much bounties today and although she busied herself even with the small ones. She knew it wasn't enough to kill time but she took it anyway.

And now Saya Minatsuki found her thoughts in disarray as to whether or not she should sneak into Train Heartnet's apartment.

Going back to her own apartment wasn't any fun since there's nothing much in it. Of course she's been into Train's apartment before and there's definitely nothing much in it compared to her apartment. She just wanted to go someplace new and she wasn't in any mode to go through bus or train rides. Walking is fine but it won't get her to any place new that's for sure.

Saya settled her hands on her hips and gave an exasperated sigh.

"Its not like he's gonna mind anyway."

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The door creaked as she slowly opened swung the door open. No one was around the hallway so she quickly snuck herself in the apartment and shut the door behind her. She leaned behind the door and took a quick glance around the room. Yup, he's not home alright.

The apartment wasn't too boring to look at. It was just too simple not to mention it's too neat for a guy. Everything's neatly tucked and settled in place that Saya suddenly lost all mischief to raid the apartment. Instead she walked towards the kitchen.

The cupboards didn't have much in it but the usual cup noodles. She turned to the fridge and to her delight she found bottles of fresh milk. She eagerly took one and quickly popped the bottle cap off as she continued roaming around the apartment. She settled down by sitting on the bed.

Her free hand smoothened the sheets of the bed. She could smell the faintest tinge of Train's scent. For her he smells like rain. It has a strong hold at first but after a while the more you inhale it the scent becomes soft and strangely sweet. She took her slippers off as she perched herself on the bed laughing.

Whenever they talk at the rooftop at night they don't directly talk about their likes and dislikes. They talk about a certain topic then they share their opinions on the matter. Every time their conversations would flow that way Saya enjoyed discovering the different sides of Train Heartnet. With the little facts she discovers she hopes that she could understand Train a little more. She took the last sip of her milk and gave a heavy sigh.

Train Heartnet, despite the fact they are similar in many ways, is still a mystery.

Her emerald orbs settled at the hazy orange rays creeping into the apartment. The room felt so warm all of the sudden which made Saya stand up from the bed to open the windows. She left the empty milk bottle on the table and plopped herself flat on the bed. The nice breeze made everything feel hazy that her emerald orbs are slowly drooping.

I wonder…

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Emerald orbs slowly cracked open and it was having a hard time adjusting to the rather fuzzy vision. A chill ran up her spine as she felt the cold breeze blow around her. Her ears perked up to the strange noise coming from the rooftop and a clicking sound. When the haziness clouding her mind slowly disappeared she was able to make out what was happening around her.

It was already evening, the room was dark and, it was raining outside.

She was facing the wall lying on bed curled up like a cat.

Wait who's bed was this again?

"You're awake already?" Her eyes widened instantly at the familiar voice.

The rain slowly dropped itself on the roof making noisy, simultaneous tapping noises. Since Saya left the window open the rain was entering the apartment. Train, who was sitting behind Saya, stood up and closed the window. He casually walked towards the bed and sat behind her, his back against hers.

"What were you doing here anyway?"

Saya sweatdropped and quickly mouthed an excuse, "I was thirsty and I was just uh…. passing by?"

Sarcasm was practically dripping in his voice, "So you invited yourself into my apartment and took a bottle of milk?"

Saya just chuckled which made Train sigh in defeat. The girl in the white kimono with red flower prints is just too weird.

"So… uh… how was your day today?"

"Fine."

"Oh. You've just returned from your mission then?"

"Yeah."

It took Saya's willpower to stop herself from punching a hole the wall. So much for starting a conversation… All his answers are monosyllabic and he… he… He sounds pretty distracted all of the sudden.

For a minute nobody spoke, nobody moved. Saya was still curled up like a cat as she faced the wall while Train slouched with his head bowing silently. Both seemed to be doing the same thing. They were just listening to the pitter-patter of the rain.

Saya doesn't like the rain at night.

It was soothing to listen to it just fall from the sky and down to the rooftops but the more she listened to it… she feels awkwardly bothered by it. Especially when everything is dark and cold. No matter how soothing it sounds if you listen a little longer you can hear its melancholy.

But actually it's the night that she doesn't like.

The night when she was young was something that opened her to feelings of "hate" and "fear". And she always had to face the night all by herself. To her dismay she hasn't gotten used to that fear of hers. That's why whenever she takes bounties she works on them at night. It was to help distract herself from the part of her that was afraid of the night.

Train glanced behind him as he sensed the strange feeling shrouding Saya. He wasn't used to her being silent all of the sudden. Times like these always made her talkative and chirpy so she could brighten things up for them. Although she doesn't say it or make any signs of it Train knows that she has memories enough to dampen her mood.

"Saya?" He hears his voice echoing around the apartment. "Are you alright?"

"Ne Train," There was a strange tinge of sadness that wrapped her voice. He heard little shuffling noises… Like she was gripping the sheets…

"Can you sleep at night?"

Can you sleep at night?

Knowing I'm awake

When you turn out the light…

It sounded like an ordinary question but it was Saya we're talking about. Nothing ordinary comes out of her mouth. Train was taken aback but he pondered about it for a while. Come to think of it he hardly gets enough sleep. Assassinations were mostly done at night and even though he finishes his missions quickly he could never know if another one would be assigned to him. But ever since they met evenings have been a lot more livelier… Maybe its her own way of putting things behind her. Always thinking of others but forgetting herself…

Train bent down and slowly kicked off his shoes. It's the least I can do for you…

"Can't you sleep at night?"

Surprisingly she gave a straight answer. "No."

He bent down to pick up her slippers and set it beside his shoes, "How come?"

"I'm… afraid…" There she said it she finally said it. She actually opened up to someone that she was actually afraid of the night. She waited for a reply but it didn't come. She turned so he would be facing him but her eyes widened in surprised at the events that happened after.

The bed sunk a little at the additional weight as Train lied down beside her, facing her. Before Saya could even react a pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her close to him until she was inches away from her chest and his chin was resting on the crown of her head.

She was pretty sure that the rain was pouring heavily right now but all she could hear was the heavy pounding of her heart against her chest. Saya suddenly panicked hoping Train couldn't hear it. She can actually hear Train's heartbeat right now but it's pace was calm and normal.

"Train? What are you---"

"Sleep." He commanded.

Saya wanted to laugh at the sudden command but she just kept quiet. She felt heat rushing up to her cheeks and smiled, thankful that Train couldn't see it. She rested her forehead and on his chest and silently sighed in content.

"Train?"

"Hm?"

"Were you walking in the rain?"

"No, why?"

Saya closed her eyes in content. It's been a long time since she's been able to do it.

"Rain smells really good doesn't it?"


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