"Kagome Higurashi, Free... I want you two to stay after class today."
Free was jerked out of his nap as the bell rang. Wiping the drool off his face, he and Kagome went down to meet with Professor Stein. Free wondered what the mad man wanted and hope it wasn't because of his frequent napping. It wasn't his fault that he was pledged by stupid nightmares of what happened two weeks ago. For some odd reason the moment couldn't leave his mind. What was worse was that Kagome's touching was doing something to him. She would hold his arm like normal, but he would feel his cheeks burn up and his hear starts racing. These sudden changes were starting to scare him so whenever she did that he would gently tug himself away.
"I'm having issues with you sleeping in my class!"
Free was jolted back to reality as he felt stinging pain on his face. Yelping in pain, Stein only sighed as he again whacked him. Kagome blinked and wondered if she should stop him. Then again, Free was spacing out a bit more often. Though she wondered what could be bothering him. Kagome slightly blushed when she remembered what happened two weeks ago. That moment she laughed in thought. There was no way Free was dwelling on something like that. Besides it wasn't like he was really trying to kiss her or anything.
"You have been acting strange lately."
Kagome and Free both blinked at Stein's words. Have they been acting strange? It wasn't like they acted any different than they normally do. What could so strange about that? Free wondered if the professor noticed him distancing himself from Kagome.
"What could be going on through your head I wonder?"
Free lifted an eyebrow at Stein's comment. What was this mad man assuming anyway? It wasn't like Free was dreaming anything stupidly gutter minded. Than again most of his dreams were nightmares. You don't get a turn on by those you know. Kagome tilted her head slightly and wondered what Stein meant. Than again she didn't know he was talking to.
"Could it be you are dreaming of Miss, Kagome?"
Stein smiled sweetly though to Free it was a sign of mockery. Though Free face turn slightly red as he burst on the man.
"Are you out of your mind?! You damn pervert?!"
Stein chuckled and looked at the werewolf's redden face. It would seem the beast was softening up to the girl. Hard to believe since the girl was his opposite. Ruffling the feathers a little bit he turned his attention to Kagome who blinked.
"I hope you are finding life here well."
Kagome smiled before nodding in response. She was indeed finding life here enjoyable each day. She made new friends and discovered new things. Each day was something fun and not work forced upon her. It was a good refresher from her old life of being a jewel detector. With that she and Stein continued on a pleasant conversation. Free on the other hand wasn't liking it one bit. Being left out he feeling sort of left out. As much as he hated to admit it, he didn't like it when Kagome got friendly with other males. Whenever she would talk to Kid, BlackâİStar, or any male in general. It would always make him want to punch the crap out of the person. Free wasn't sure if he was being possessive or paranoid. So as Kagome was talking to Stein, Free got this sudden urge to punch the professor.
So, the werewolf took hold of Kagome's wrist and the two began to walk home. Stein watched as Kagome waved good-bye before questioning Free's actions. With this act of jealousy, Stein confirmed that the werewolf was smitten by Kagome. With that he began to make his way to report it to Lord Death.
Kagome in the meantime was wondering what's gotten into Free. It wasn't like him to suddenly pull her from a conversation. Than again it's been happening lately. She wasn't sure if he was being childish or something, cause he would never explain too much why. Though whenever he did it was usually a fat lie. It wasn't hard to tell whenever this guy was lying as he was a terrible lair. Free in the meantime could feel his heart pounding to the point it started to hurt. He didn't know if this was a good sign or not because it's hard to explain what he was feeling. Pain is usually sign of something bad, right? Though with his restless nights he could be sleep deprived. Though it shouldn't cause this much pain. With his chest engulfing in pain it was starting to get hard to breath. Kagome noticed Free's rabid breath and gently touched him.
"Free, you ok?"
The werewolf jolted himself away from her. Just her touching him made him jump. Was he afraid of Kagome? Free felt his chest pound and his lungs burning. What in death's name was this sensation? When did this start? Why did it even start? What was going on? Free could only ask himself as he collapsed onto the floor. Kagome panicked and ran to his side while calling for help. She felt his forehead that was hot to the touch. She wondered if he was getting sick or something. With panic in the air teachers and students came to the scene.
Hours later Kagome and the teachers finally managed to get Free into the infirmary. Though with him past out it took Stein, Spirit, and Sid to drag his lifeless body there. Nygus did a check up on the werewolf and said it was only exhaustion. Kagome sighed in relief and thanked Nygus for her help. The nurse only smiled under her rags and left the two alone. The weapon looked and saw Stein waiting at the door.
"Well, it's not like you to be worried about anyone that's not your student."
"I came here to hear what really wrong. It's not like the werewolf to faint in the middle of the hall."
"Nothing get past you. Though it's nothing really serious."
Stein only hrmph at Nygus's words as she chuckled. Though what she could tell the werewolf experience some love sickness and wasn't prepared for it. She found it shocking that someone like Free was capable of loving. As hyper and friendly the man was, he always had this barrier around him. It was like he was putting up a mask with smiles and cheerfulness. He lack the capable abilities to show affections to anyone. For all she knew it was in his blood and bitterness to Lord Death. As Nygus and Stein talked outside, Kagome sat next to Free's bedside. The werewolf slept peacefully as she smiled. This was the first time in two weeks that he's ever slept peacefully. She noticed he was sleeping in class, but she thought it was because of Stein's boring talking. Though after sleeping more times during the day she thought he wasn't sleeping well. Whenever she brought up the matter the wolf refused to acknowledge it. Just her luck to realize that he was stubborn. Free slowly began to stir from sleeping before sitting up quickly.
"What the hell happen?!"
He looked around and saw he was in the infirmary. Did he really pass out? Free began to recall the aching in his chest and his lungs burning. After that all he recalled was blacking out. He looked and saw Kagome at his bedside shocked at his sudden awakening. Tears began to fill her eyes as she quickly got up and hugged him. Instantly Free felt weirded out and wondered what the heck gotten into her? After that she slapped him. He was about to snap at her, but stopped when he was he sobbing.
"You dummy... Why didn't you tell me you were exhausted?! I was worried sick about you!"
Free didn't know what to say to her. It wasn't like he was trying to exhaust himself or anything. Though how could he really explain this to her without hurting her feelings more? All he could was pull in for another hug and let her sob on him.
"I'm sorry for worrying you..."
Kagome looked up and before feeling him wipe the tears off her face. Free never didn't like what he was feeling, but another part of him couldn't help it. Heck, he didn't even know what he was feeling. These new feeling or emotion were new to him. Free could feel his cheeks slightly warm up as Kagome's scent engulfed his senses. That sweet aroma of cherry blossoms was a pleasant smell. The moment was ruined when Nygus and Stein came into the room. Free panicked and gently pushed Kagome away. Nygus could only smile at the man's behavior before walking next to Kagome.
"I came to see if you were alright."
Free only looked away giving the nurse the cold shoulder. Kagome only blinked before forcing the werewolf to answer the nurse's questions. After a few minutes she took his vitals and went back to other things. It would seem that he would have to stay the night so Nygus could keep an eye on him. Stein in the meantime, remained with the pair. He folded his arms before walking next to Kagome. Free watched the professor's every move as Stein pulled up a chair.
"It seems you aren't yourself lately."
Free's eye twitched in annoyance as Stein chuckled. Even after fainting from exhaustion it would seem the wolf wasn't afraid to bite. Though he didn't wish to push his luck so as quickly as he came, he went back to his work. He still needed to finish his report about the mangy wolf after all. With that Kagome and Free were alone once again. Kagome sighed at Free's behavior, before whacking his head. He yelped in response and began to rub his hurting head.
"What was that for?!"
"You shouldn't be so rude to people who are trying to help."
"Pardon me for not wanting help."
"Why are you so against it? These people only wish for your well being..."
Free froze before quickly looking away. Kagome blinked before seeing him clenching his teeth.
"They only do, because of you..."
"Eh?"
"I would've been put in a cell... To be locked away... Like before..."
Kagome saw Free's face grow cold, before he forced himself back onto the bed. He turned away from her as he tried to restrain himself from bursting with anger. Kagome was about to ask Free why until Nygus came in to send her off. She wished to argue, but it was getting late and Nygus wanted Free to get as much rest as he could. Kagome couldn't argue with her and so she began to head back to the apartment.
Wondering what was on Free's mind
Chp 8 end
A/N: YES! I finally got off my lazy butt and got a chapter done! I'm going to jump in the air and dance like an idiot... Ok, now I'm going to be working on this and the manga/doujin version, but the two will have some differeneces. This is because I can at times screw up or don't wish part of the fic to be in the manga/doujin version. So if you see them I apologize, I'm lazy :T
Anyway I hoped you enjoyed and glad to be back on the project.
