Leaning to Love you

CHAPTER 11
Interesting Morning.

DISCLAIMER: umm I am not really sure what to put in this but I do not own any of the characters of Mysterious play except my original characters. If the story or characters resembles anyone elses I am sorry because I cant claim to have read all fanfiction.

Stuff in Italics reprisent characters thoughts.

My spelling may be wrong for a couple of things I'm not sure how they are pronounced.

This is my first piece of work so please tell me if it REALLY SUCKS!

Tasuki woke up and yawned. The events and conversations of the previous night sunk in and he sat up suddenly…

Where is she? Kuso she ran away…I'll never see her again…I'll never..

"Good morning lazy boy" said a grinning Hitomi.

"Well ya did sleep before me…why didn't you wake me?" said Tasuki not looking away and stretching so as not to show the sheer relief on his face to her.

"I got us some fruit. You must be starved like me since we haven't eaten since…well I really don't know. Now don't fuss it was all I could find. We'll head back and eat once we reach and— "

"God WOMAN!! Be quiet! Did I complain??"

Hitomi laughed "sorry I just assumed you would be your usual grumpy self"

"I AM NOT GRUMPY" said a scowling chibi Tasuki shaking his ball fists at her..but began laughing when hitomi gave him the 'you just proved me right' look.

Its now or never…Ask her or you will never know.

Earlier that morning…

Hitomi woke up feeling relaxed and comfortable…In about 5 seconds she realized she was sleeping in Tasuki's arms and blushed…

How did this happen..Did he do it on purpose? Nahhh he is not like that. How the hell do I get out without waking him and having another awkward moment?

She turned very slowly but much to her dismay ended up facing him an inch from his face..She turned chibi and red blinking with dot eyes.

Suzaku! Let him not wake up now…I actually am comfortable being close to him? 'I hate men!! Why then?? He is a non threatening guy that's why…yeahh..thats it…

She put her hand against his face and gently shifted away. He seemed to stir but she soothed him. Finally she was free of him and stood up.

He looks so peaceful sleeping like that. Why he seems calm and harmless…But when he wakes up- WHAT A TEMPER..Though last night he was nice.He had nearly drowned. Plus he was happy about the engagement thing being..She frowned slightly I should be happier. This is what I wanted right? But I have to leave stronghold now…It was beginning to feel like home to me…That's why I'm sad…yeah..thats why she told herself.

She walked off to get some fruit and returned just as he woke up.

End scene.

"Anou…Hitomi…emmm areyagonabestaying?"

"What did you say?"

"Are you going to be staying…I mean with me…I mean at stronghold… I mean as part of the gang.." said an uncomfortable and blushing Tasuki.

Hitomi looked at him thoughtfully and chewed on her pretty lower lip, considering him.

"I…I..I haven't really thought about that. I mean everyone knows I'm a girl now. And well lets just say the men..emm…would like me a bit too much. Also us no longer being engaged would make things awkward…So…u really think it's a good idea?" She finished slightly flushed.

"Has someone bothered you?" he said. She could feel the anger in his voice.

"Just some random henti. They are not used to women…I can handle myself. That is not a problem. But it would cause unnecessary fights and I probably don't belong there anyway.."

"I would make sure no one bothered you. I am the leader. Also you are the daughter of the old boss…It makes it alright for you to stay."

She shook her head. " stronghold is no place for a single girl…I don't want you to be the reason people do not bother me. It is so frustrating. They respected me as a man when I was 'recca' but now all that disappears just because I am a woman… I HATE MEN!' she finished angrily.

"Why do you want me to stay so much anyway?" she asked cocking her head and looking at the bandit curiously.

Tasuki looked flustered not really knowing himself."Well I did promise to keep an eye on you..and HEY where ya going??"

Hitomi was walking off angrily

I should have known it was because of that stupid promise…What was I expecting?? Do I want to stay? NO!! he is a moron.. I…I just don't know what I'm going to do.

"WOahh.. slow down Hitomi.." said tasuki grabbing her wrist.

She froze and looked at his hand and then turned those blazing eyes on him.

"Let go of me please." She said icely.

"Look I know you made some F promise to that pathetic excuse of a father…But I relieved you from it…I do not need you or anyone to protect me!!" she hissed..

Tasuki backed away in shock.. He saw such hatred in those beautiful eyes. I said the wrong thing again. I want her to stay..how do I say it? Why is she so angry?

"I know you don't need protection. I was just saying incase—"

"INCASE WHAT?? Someone tries to kill me? Rape me? WHAT will YOU save me from great warrior? Where were you when—" she stopped and sucked in an angry breath and started waking off again.

"Friends help each other…why are you getting so angry?? I did not do anything?" said a frustrated Tasuki.

She stopped dead in her tracks.. 'Friends,' that word echoed in her head. Who had been the last person to call her a friend?

"sigh…Gomen…forgive me. I know you did not mean to offend or upset me..Its just…its just…complicated" she finished struggling.

"Why hitome? What is wrong? I…I..I want you to stay. Please don't go just yet" He said softly blushing and very embarrassed.

"You do? But…but..alright I will…as long as there is no problem I will. I like it here I must admit. Kojji is great and the men are fine too…while I was Recca at least.. Nothing is wrong just in a bad mood." She smiled at last.

What am I doing? The engagement is off…there are like 50 men…why am I staying here? He said he wanted me to…why? Does he …nono.. We are FRIENDS that's what he said…yeahh.. that's all.. and this way I can see Kyae for a while too..This might be alright after all. "You wanted to stay with him just admit it" Hitomi shut that annoying voice in her head up.

He did not believe her about the bad mood. Why is she hiding? I'm happy she is staying. Why does she think Kojji is great? Does she like Kojji?...that's weird..I don't care anyway…I'm happy she is staying."You do care…you are VERY happy". " shut up you stupid thoughts" he muttered annoyed for no real reason.

"what was that? I did'nt quite here it."

"Nothing just cursing Kojji for not sending anyone to search for us. I mean he should be worried right? Some friend he is lousy B$&."

"Well…since they think we are engaged…they probably would not worry and anyway Chichiri can sense if you are in real danger no?" she said blushing slightly at the implications of engaged couples disappearing for the night.

Damn this girl is so logical and does not forget a thing!!

"You always this sensible?"

"Not always. I have had to be aware and sensible though.." she mused.

"What happened in the 5 or 6 years in between our meetings?" he asked cautiously.

The nineteen year old girl looked at him with an expression beyond her age.

"My past had its difficulties. BUT…It is over. I do not like to dwell on it. Anyway it is going to create quite a fuss when we tell them all the engagement is off…don't you think?" she said changing the topic. Her tone left no doubt in tasuki's mind that she was not going to talk just yet.

"emm. About that. I think we should just let everyone believe that this engagement exists,,"

"WHAT?? Are you out of your F& mind? What is wrong with you? I—" said a shocked chibi Hitomi flailing wildly.

"HEY!! Calm down..hear me out ok? SUZAKU !! u get worked up sooo easily"

She nodded but still looked suspicious.

"Look. Are you in a hurry to get married to anyone? NO? I thought so. Well neither am I. We both know this engagement is off but as long as the men think we are they will back off.WAIT before you explode.".he said hurriedly seeing the anger in Hitomi'snarrowed eyes again.

"this is just because lonely henti men take time to adjust. There will respect you for you eventually but till then be practical."

Reluctantly she nodded. "How does this help you?" she asked shrewdly.

Tasuki breathed in relief. "This way you can stay with less worries and I don't have the hassle of dealing with any more women." He finished thinking of all the parties and the tavern with unsavory women thrust upon him.

"Also Kojji and chichiri will think you are over miaka right?" Hitomi added slowly.

Tasuki seemed to jump. She F& read my mind.

He turned chibi and rubbed the back of his head embarrassed. "Well…that too I guess."

Hitomi looked amused. "Look don't even try lying …heehee. Its alright… this way we both benefit."

Tasuki smiled. She is alright. Like a sister..no like one of the guys..no well F$ she was just Hitomi. So different but I don't like her in any other way. "sure"a sarcastic voice said.

They were at stronghold now…

"Well everyone is up..time to get into the act" said Tasuki possessively putting an arm around Hitomi's waist.

She looked startled for a second but then smiled. He seems tense. He worries too much about me.

They walked into stronghold both bracing themselves for questioning, explanations and shocked reactions. "BOSS IS BACK!" the bandit guarding the entrance shouted.

Tasuki looked down at hitomi and grinned flashing his fangs as if to say "here we go..you ready?"

She nodded slightly and gave him a wink that meant "bring it on!"

To Be Continued…