I do not own Naruto…..
Chap 26
When Tenshi awoke in the real world, she felt something leaning over her. Her eyelids fluttered open to see Ryuu's head directly above her. Her heart began to race when she realized that his lips were touching hers. He instantly opened his eyes, "There are those wonderful eyes I've been wanting to see." His tone was tender, not teasing as it usually would be.
"R-ryuu?" she stammered.
His smile gentled. He leaned even closer. His forehead touched hers, his lips brushed her ear, "Please. Just say my name again. I want to hear your voice."
Tenshi's heart raced even more as she felt his heart beat in tandem with her own.
"R-ryuu." Was her quiet answer.
"Thank you." He softly said and straightened. He looked directly into her eyes, "I was so worried that I would never hear that voice again."
"But—why?"
Rhys' voice came from the side of the bed, "You were gone to us Tenshi. Ryuu-kun brought you back."
"But—how?" she inquired
"I'll tell you later Tenshi." Ryuu's gentle voice came.
"But—"
Ryuu stopped her with his finger, "Not another word Tenshi. You need rest."
"I'll leave you two then." Rhys said with a smile and left.
"W-wait! Rhys!" Tenshi cried out.
"What? Don't you trust me?" came Ryuu's joking reply.
"Yes—but…"
He disappeared suddenly and talked into her ear, "I won't do anything naughty." He teased. Tenshi turned scarlet.
"W-what?" her voice squeaked.
She heard his soft chuckle. "I'm just kidding. Go to sleep."
Tenshi obeyed, but before she closed her eyes a thought went through her mind. She had only seen his eyes. Not the rest of his body.
Ryuu opened his other three pairs of eyes. He was glad that neither Tenshi, nor Rhys-san had seen this form.
"I'll be normal by morning, but I can't hide this from her forever." He mused.