I actually reread my story and I was inspired for some reason when Hana appeared in the sand that I drew her! Lol.
Ria: You are so weird…
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Ria :shudders:
Chapter TEN
(dun dun DUN!)
Ria stepped out of her bedroom and into the living room, where she spotted Dyvka sitting on the couch next to a gorgeous man. Freezing for a moment she stared, unaware her mouth was hanging open.
Immediately her inner fan girl surged to the surface, eyes aglow and hands clasped before her. OH MY GOD. Get a load of the eye candy here!
Her sardonic side of course also appeared with a grin. I must say the man is lovely. Black hair that's just a tad tousled, dark blue, playful eyes, with a charming roguish grin to top it all off. Mm hmm… I could eat him.
The adults turned to look at her, Dyvka attempting to smother a grin and the man candy standing to walk over to her.
Ria's inner fan girl melted to mush as the beautiful Adonis stood up, towering over her and bathed in the sunlight.
I can already hear the chorus… muttered the sardonic one, seemingly ignoring the tad of drool coming out of her own mouth.
Ria's eyes widened as the very sexy man knelt in front of her, the movement giving her a faint whiff forest and smoke. Her inner fan girl had a spasm.
"Well hey there," he said, his lovely throaty voice thrumming through her pleasantly.
Ria opened her mouth a bit in an attempt to speak, but nothing came out. Apparently her vocal cords were also enthralled by the masculine man before her.
His seductive mouth quirked a bit before a warm hand settled on her shoulder, sending a shower of sparks down her spine.
"It's very nice to finally meet you Ria-chan. Dyvka-chan has told me a lot about you." He continued with a blazing smile.
Ria slowly grinned in return, her brain finally starting to function again. "It's very nice to meet you too…" she glanced coyly towards Dyvka, "Yuki-sama."
Its pure pleasure to see a man that handsome blush to his toes, Ria thought smugly to herself. She also noticed that Dyvka had also turned a peculiar shade of maroon.
"My goodness its getting warm," Ria remarked flamboyantly, waving a hand to illustrate her point, "Must be the steamiest place in the sand village. I think I'm going to have to get myself a drink of water." Sauntering away from the adults Ria grinned to herself. You could cook eggs off those blushes.
Her sardonic self was grinning unmercifully; I think we are going to get along just fine.
In the kitchen, Ria made as much noise as possible getting a glass and pouring herself a glass of water.
Walking back into the room Ria made a show of taking a large gulp. "Ahhh! How refreshing after such a hot night," Ria added, being sure to add extra emphasis on the "hot night".
Dyvka apparently couldn't take it anymore and burst into wild laughter. She reared back on the couch hugging her stomach as her husky laugh filled the house.
Yuki slowly stood up from his position on the floor, a blush still gracing his cheeks. "Well. I must say Dyvka…"
"Hmm?" Dyvka inquired trying to calm herself between softer chuckles.
"She is exactly as you said she was." Yuki finished, placing his hands on his narrow hips.
Dyvka laughed a bit more before she finally managed to quiet down a little bit, but she couldn't keep the grin from her face, "Oh yes, and so much more too!"
Ria grinned at that and walked the rest of the way into the living room and hopped up into a chair while Yuki resumed his place beside the laughter flushed Dyvka.
"So how are you feeling Ria-chan?" Yuki inquired, his brows lifting in neat little arcs.
"I feel fine, thank you." Ria stretched a little, careful not to spill the remaining water in the glass, "A little sore, but I suppose that will just have to pass with time."
He nodded solemnly and sat back, casually draping his arm behind the couch around Dyvka.
"Are you sure you're alright?" Dyvka asked retrieving her tea cup from the table, "It has been a very… busy few days for you."
Ria nodded, sipping again at the water, "I'm fine. I can go back to the center now."
Both adults just stared at her for a moment, eyes wide and surprised.
"Excuse me?" Dyvka started.
"Why in the world would you want to do that?" Yuki began at the same time.
Ria lifted a brow at them and set her water glass on the table. "I can't let them know I am afraid of what they can do. If I run away they are just going to find other ways to torment me. I'd rather just face them head on and fight on my own terms."
Her inner fan girl was trembling with tears in her eyes, I'm so proud of you right now. You're fitting right into a dramatic shojo scene absolutely effortlessly.
Ria mentally rolled her eyes at herself. Jeez…
"But, Ria-chan. It's far too early to be going back anyways. Plus, what have you got to prove to a group of children." Dyvka retorted, watching her with slit eyes.
Ria closed her eyes and waved a hand at her dramatically, "After what happened they won't be able to do it again." Suddenly Ria flinched, Oh shit!
Dyvka's mouth turned into a hard line as she set the cup on the table, her eyes hard and implacable. "So it was the children afterall."
Yuki was also frowning, his face hard and unyielding.
"Listen, this is my fight. Stay out of it." Ria said softly, keep an edge of steel in her voice.
"This is over your head Ria-chan. This type of thing has to be nipped in the bud," Dyvka said coldly, snapping her fingers decisively.
"So what happens then huh? You're going to torture all of those kids just because they made a mistake?" Ria demanded, feeling herself getting furious.
Dyvka crossed her arms over her chest, "If that's what it takes."
"No. I don't want that." Ria said firmly. "You need to let me handle this my own way."
"No I don't. In the end this is all for the good of the village too. If those kids can pull something like this for NO reason, then what good can come of them staying on this destructive path?" Dyvka argued.
Ria frowned, "They didn't do it for nothing."
It was Dyvka's turn to frown.
"What do you mean Ria-chan?" Yuki asked.
Ria sighed, "I mean they did it because they were afraid."
"Afraid of what? A five year old child?" Dyvka yelled.
"They were afraid because I wanted to get to know Gaara." Ria stated softly, knowing that Jonin's reaction was not going to be good.
"Ga…" Dyvka choked as her eyes widened, understanding dawning in them.
Yuki also seemed shocked but also understanding, "They were trying to protect the village…"
Ria stared down at her hands in her lap for a moment. "I was thinking about it all last night when Dyvka brought me home. It didn't make sense. I mean, I had only known them for a few short days and they didn't start to get distant until AFTER I had talked to Hana-chan and Tsubame-chan." Ria looked up for a moment, content in her own decision. "They only did what they thought they had to… what they were raised to think."
Dyvka's eyes snapped back to life, "What is that supposed to mean?"
"It means exactly what I said." Ria replied quietly.
"Now listen here Ria-chan," Yuki started, leaning forward a bit, his eyes serious and penetrating, "Don't start preaching about something you know nothing about."
"I know plenty." I know everything about Gaara, but I can't tell you that.
"That's why you were at the cliffs…" Dyvka said softly, her eyes almost sad, "for the Sabaku child."
"His name is Gaara." Ria said with a bit of heat. Why don't these people get it? Why don't they see what they are doing? They are molding him to be exactly what they are afraid of him being.
Dyvka leant forward, pointing a finger at her angrily, "You will not speak of him so familiarly! Do you hear me!" she scolded, there was another flush over her cheeks except this time it wasn't from embarrassment.
Ria softened her gaze and held her hands out to her in supplication, "Why are you acting like this Dyvka? He's only a child himself-"
"Stop it!" Dyvka screamed, leaping to her feet, "Stop it right now! Don't ever say such things again!" She reached out and roughly grabbed Ria by the arm, yanking her out of the chair and giving her a shake.
Ria gasped in pain as her still sensitive bruises awakened to life.
Yuki leapt to his feet and grabbed Dyvka's wrists, "Aijin…" he murmered to Dyvka softly.
Slowly Dyvka released Ria and stepped back a bit seemingly trying to control herself.
I dunno what the hell that meant but I sure as hell wanna know! Ria thought, amazed that the single word had calmed Dyvka down so quickly.
Yuki turned towards Ria, trying to smile, "Ria-chan, why don't you go lie down for awhile. I'm sure this conversation must have tired you." He pushed her gently towards the door, "Rest."
Ria sighed but obeyed, taking herself towards the door. Sliding the door open she glanced back over her shoulder, seeing Yuki trying to soothe Dyvka with soft whispers. Surely she won't prevail too long against him with that sexy voice going on. Stepping into the room Ria faced forward and closed the door behind her with a soft snap. I'm going to do my damnedest to try to bring these people around. I have to, if only for Gaara.
Ria moved towards her futon and slowly settled herself onto it again. Her eyes were beginning to droop when a thought occurred to her; maybe that's why I was brought here…?
Sorry, I know it's not that long. XP I just don't wanna leave you guys hanging with nothing while I try to get this move over and done with.
Ria: Well at least I didn't get beat up again. Though I did get manhandled a bit. :Glares:
Eh… hehe…
Until next time! Kobanwa!