Author's Note: Hey guys! here's your next chapter, I changed the ratings to T since I noticed that there would be a medium amount of swearing. So without further adieu. Read and Review.

Naruse Ibara's P.O.V.

I was awaken by the beeping sounds and the stinging pain everywhere in my body. As soon as I opened my eyes I immediately noticed the tubes connected to my body. "Are you alright?" Robert asked. "Im fine." I replied while looking around the room. "Oh. Taeko is still sleeping and Aoi unfortunately was captured by the people who attacked you". He said hesitantly. Dang it, I failed to protect her. I tried to recall what happened but all I could remember is Aoi's running figure.

Shit. I am so weak. then I suddenly remembered."How about Ukiyo?" Oh he's still resting." Robert answered while preparing food.

"You should rest. You guys are planning to rescue her right? You're gonna need a lot of strength to accomplish that"

I followed his advice and allowed my consciousness to slip away.

"You failed again." It was her again. She approached me.

She raised her hand, and I just closed my eyes preparing myself.

But instead of the pain by her slap,i felt the warmth of her embrace. And all my tears just welled up.

"Hey, tell me Ibara. Are they really all worth the pain?" she asked as she patted my head.

"I-I d-do-dont k-know a-ny-more" I sobbed

"We both know that we all received pain from this. And suffered. And used." She continued, to which I only replied with a sob.

"I-i-I do-dont kn-know b-but I-i Have to... to P-pro-tect them.." I answered.

"But who'll protect you?"She asked as she tightened her embrace.

"I-i'm f-fine?" I tried to smile but ended up pathetically.

Then suddenly I heard someone yelling my name. The voice seemed desperate, I looked at her and she looked as if she's losing her time then she just smiled and I was brought to reality.

"Naruse!" I heard a hoarse familiar voice, and as I cleared up my eyes and saw Haruto. "Am- Am I dreaming?" I asked as I blinked my eyes repeatedly."No, you arent dreaming Naruse." He faintly smiled at me. I immediately clung into his arms and cried. " Sorry I arrived late" He said while grinning."so how about you fix yourself and let's save Aoi?" He said as he removed my embrace. And making me realize that I blushed hard. "So are you lovers ready yet?" Ukiyo yelled from the door. "We arent" Haruto answered calmly. I immediately stood up and prepared while the two of them waited outside.

"Have you already recovered Ukiyo?" I asked." Yeah" answered immediately. The situation seemed awkward for no reason.I sighed and suddenly remembered Taeko."Hey where is Taeko?" I asked. "She's in her assigned room." this time Haruto answered. And it was silent again. The pressure during our walk was so much, I dont even know where we're heading.

Suddenly Ukiyo stopped walking."Here we are" He stated. I didnt expect his sudden stop and this caused to bump his back. "What's in here?' Haruto asked."Weapons and gears" Ukiyo answered."But before we enter I remember that we have to go to my office first."

We continued to walk to his office as our destination. I gazed upon Haruto. It feels like a dream that he's here. His dirty white Hair looked the same his wounds already have healed and his eyes were still mesmerizing. A smile suddenly formed in my face. I was relieved that he finally opened his eyes."Something wrong, Ibara?" Haruto suddenly asked. "A-Ah! n-not-nothing!" I smiled. Wait. Why was I stuttering? I feel hot. Suddenly i felt the back of Haruto's hand on my forehead which startled me and made me scream. "Wah!" Why do I feel awkward around Haruto."Eh? What's wrong Naruse? You're hot." Haruto asked."No I'm perfectly fine!" I answered as I distanced myself which made me realize we're already here. I looked for Ukiyo and he was still walking forward."Hey! Ukiyo We're already here!" I yelled. Which made him stop walking."Oh, I know" He immediately went near us.

As Ukiyo opened the doors we heard people cheering