A/N: Yes. New chapter. And it isnt Friday :D Despite the happy face, this is not a good thing. The only reason this is happening is because my parents woke me up at FREAKING SEVEN THIRTY IN THE MORNING and i have nothing else to do but work on this ._.
Also, thanks Amy-chan *hug* ^_^
Saya woke up on the road, but she wasn't too concerned about it. Sometimes Train would put her on the bike when she was asleep. The first time he did it was a nightmare..
"Train-kun!" Saya shouted, snapping to attention. She just woke up and Train was already getting his bike ready. And somehow she was already on it.
"Yeah?" Train asked with that innocent face that Saya had to try really hard not to soften up to.
"Why am I already on your bike?" Saya asked. She was still a little groggy, but this had to be some sort of serious violation of some kind.
"I put you there." Train shrugged as he turned his face to the bike gauge. One thing Saya had noticed about him in the past three weeks was that whenever he blushed, it often came through on his ears. They were bright red right now. She could tell that Train was uncomfortable with the situation, but that was of no concern. She was the one having her space violated!
"Next time wake me up!" Saya shouted, not even caring that she herself was blushing. She considered herself to be a pretty light sleeper..
"I tried.." Train responded quietly. He was tinkering with something in the front, now, and he refused to make eye contact. Saya then noticed: he held her while she was asleep. And she didn't wake up..
Saya wasn't a light sleeper.
Saya huffed, trying to think of a way to combat his answer. "Just don't do anything pervy." She finally mumbled as she looked away. Train gave her a weird look, but climbed onto the bike anyways.
Saya got used to it, and so did Train. It wasn't a big deal anymore, but Saya still tried to wake up earlier so he didn't have to bother with her. Still, their conversation from last night and the way he was acting for the last few months worried her. He was trying to protect her. He wouldn't let her lift a finger.
It was time to put a stop to all of this. Good thing Annette's in the next town.. Saya thought sadly as she realized it was time for her to disappear from Train's life.
Train and Saya stopped in a town that was bigger than the last few that they had passes through. It even had a little café. If Saya knows someone here, Train thought, planning. Then maybe I can convince her to stay here. If I'm lucky, she'll even change her name..
The more Train thought about it, the harder it became for him to accept it. But he always told himself: It's to protect her and me. We just can't keep going like this. And like that, his determination would be set in stone again. Saya looked around subtly to see where Annette's café was. Her plan was to strike up a conversation with an old friend and convince Train that it would be better for both of them if they parted ways here. I just hope that doesn't kill him.. Saya thought sadly as she knew their time together was growing short.
Ding~
Annette looked at the door and saw a familiar person walking through it. Next to her was a not-so-familiar person. "Saya, long time no see." Annette called from her place behind the bar. "The usual?"
"Yeah" Saya replied and Annette knew something was wrong. Her smile was just kind of.. off today. "Another one for my friend as well." Saya said as she led the guy to her usual spot in Annette's café. Annette nodded and went to get two glasses of milk. She usually saved it for whenever Saya came into town, which wasn't all that often anymore.
"Somethin' on your mind?" Annette asked, being cautious of the man next to her. He looked harmless, but upon closer inspection, he had a tattoo of the Roman Numeral thirteen on his chest. It was barely exposed, but rumors had it that the Black Cat was dead. Executed for disobeying orders..
"It's been a long ride." Saya said, taking a swig of milk. Annette really knew something was wrong now. Yet she was being strangely secretive about it, maybe it was because of the guy next to her..?
"We've been on the road awhile." he decided to speak up. His voice wasn't all that bad, and when he looked at Saya, you could tell there was a protective glint in his eye. The kind that said 'if you mess with her, you die'. Then again, he did start examining Annette. Finally, he just gave a little nod and turned his attention back to his milk.
Just what are these two up to…?
"Annette, can I talk to you?" Saya whispered when Train said he had to go to the bathroom. "At noon?"
"Sure" Annette said. Saya was upset that she had to bring Annette into this, but Train had left her no other choice, he had to realize that she could take care of herself. And, she thought to stir her confidence if he doesn't have me to watch over, he can take care of himself.
Right when Train came back, Saya excused herself to go to the bathroom. Train nodded her on ahead and off she went. I'm gonna have to get used to not having her around.. Hs thought vaguely and he turned to talk to the bartender, Saya's friend.
"Can I talk to you about Saya?" Train tried to be blunt, but not to the point where the woman thought he was a stalker or something. She probably already suspected him of something.
"When?" the lady asked. Nothing seemed to faze her.
"About eleven forty-five." Train said. He would probably talk for about five minutes, the other ten would be for planning..
"Fine" the lady said. "Just know that I'm a former sweeper, Mr. Black Cat." She subtly warned. She's sharp Train thought as Saya came back. It'll be a little easier that way:
The time was ten thirty.
At eleven o'clock, Train and Saya left Annette's shop. Both knew that they had to separate soon, but were also unaware that the other knew. Both wanted it to be the best day for the other.
"Hey, look." Train said pointing. "I challenge you to a game-off." Train walked over in the direction of the arcade. No, it wasn't his favorite pastime, but it did rank up there in number three.
"A challenge?" Saya said, getting excited. "You're on!"
"Loser buys winner ramune?" Train asked, familiar with the routine.
"Always!" Saya chirped, running to the arcade. Train ran after her with a spark in his eye. This was going to be the best forty-five minutes in his life.
Train didn't want to… He really didn't want to… but…
"Pleeeeease?" Saya begged. She knew he'd have fun with this one. If only he'd give it a shot..
"Fine…" Train sighed in defeat and got up with her on the platforms. He stared his new enemy in the screen: Dance Dance Revolution. Four months ago, he wouldn't even step one foot into an arcade, and now he was going to play Dance Dance Revolution.. The world must be ending.. Train thought as Saya chose the difficulties and song.
Train watched as Saya chose something called the "Kingdom Dance". It's setting: Pro level. Then, Train noticed a small bit of writing underneath the machine name. It was small and you could barely make out the one word: Disney.
Hell no… Train groaned inside his head, but the high tempo already came up. It sounded like something from Ye Olden Times, but it wasn't bad.
The dance was.
The dance transferred from one foot to the other in slow moves, then had you jumping around in the next. Train looked over to see Saya not only dancing, but clapping as well. Train looked back on the screen which was still telling him to jump like an idiot. He did, but that didn't mean he liked it. Then he heard the most musical note ever.
Saya was laughing.
Okay, so it wasn't so bad after all. Hard? Yes. The most humiliating thing he'd ever done? Absolutely. All worth it? You bet it was. Train couldn't help but smile a little bit. If this was what he could do for Saya before they had to separate, then he would do it for the rest of his life.
The song ended on one note that pierced the air. Drowning that note was the applause of a crowd that seemed to come out of nowhere! Train instantly regretted having so much fun. He didn't like crowds..
"That was so much fun, wasn't it?" Saya's excited face came out of nowhere, too. What is it with people showing up out of thin air?
"Yeah, I guess." Train shrugged as he led Saya off the platform. Other people now wanted to try the famed "Pro level" song.
It was eleven forty. He knew it was time to leave.
"Saya," Train said, his heart tearing with every word he forced out of his mouth. "Could you find something to do for awhile?"
"Sure" Saya said, wondering what Train was up to, but deciding to let it be. She needed to be alone to figure out how she could get Annette to help her out with this..
A/N: Yeah, i didnt change much. I really like this chapter :3 Please review~
