She was still alive. She was sure that Hibari had saved her because she had heard his voice.
She was sure that her attacker was already bitten.
And yet...Why was she still standing there, trembling with eyes closed?
'' If you don't open your eyes in a second I am going to bite you to death.'' Hibari said , making her open her eyes immediately.
There, was her attacker, lying on the street and bleeding. She wasn't sure if he was dead or alive.
Truth was that she didn't even care.
'' Thank you sooo much for saving me. I know that a simple '' thank you'' is not enough but...''
'' Shut up herbivore. '' He interrupted her and she got scared suddenly.
It wasn't his cold voice that scared her. It was the fact that he had called her a herbivore and not by her name.
'' Kyoya...''
'' Don't speak herbivore. Now come. I will return you home.'' He said and began to walk...
'' How did you know where I was? '' She couldn't help not to ask.
'' Your mother called and said you were missing. And then, since I am your predator I hunted you and I found you. ''
'' Was it difficult to find me?''
'' Not at all. I followed your scent...I came exactly the moment where I was able to block the bullet. Consider yourself lucky, herbivore.''
'' I wonder...How can I thank you properly? And more importantly. Why are you calling me a herbivore?''
'' Aren't you one?''
'' Of course I am. But lately , you...''
'' I can call you whatever I want. That doesn't change the fact that you belong to me...''
'' Are you angry, Kyoya?'' She asked hesitantly.
'' Of course I am. What were you thinking, you, idiot herbivore, going out all alone?'' A dark aura had surrounded him, making her shriek.
'' Eeeek! I am so sorry! I swear, I won't do it ever again!''
'' Of course you won't. I'm not letting you out alone ever again.''
'' That's unfair, Kyoya!''
'' Herbivore...Do you realise the seriousness of the situtation?''
'' What?...I...''
'' Forget it.'' He sighed and began to walk again with Kazumi following him...
'' Kazumi! My sweetheart! My baby...You're alive...I'm so glad that you're safe...''
The embrace of her mother was strong and desperate...Seeing her mother cry made her heart ache from pain.
Why was her mother crying like that? It was nothing to worry about...She just disappeared from the house...She just...
'' I was going to die...'' A low whisper came out of her lips along with a sob.
'' What?!'' Aika asked confused. She was already worried about her daughter's disappearance. She feared for the worst. But hearing that so suddenly...
'' Someone tried to kill her.'' Hibari stated simply.
Aika was thinking many things...But instead...
'' Everything's allright sweetheart.'' She kissed Kazumi's forehead.
Hibari let out a long sigh and turned around to leave.
'' Wait! How can I thank you? You saved her life didn't you? Please...Let a mother thank you for saving her child.''
The skylark fell silent for a moment. He set his eyes upon Kazumi who was at her mother's embrace, trembling and crying.
'' Let her live with me for a week.'' He stated , making both women gasp.
'' Is she going to be safe?'' Aika asked and Hibari nodded as a yes.
'' Then, I agree.'' Aika said with a smile.
'' Good. I'll take her tomorrow after school.'' The cloud guardian said and left.
'' Ehmm...Excuse me! Isn't anyone going to ask me what I want?'' Kazumi dared to ask.
'' Eh...No sweetheart. Now, come inside. The door of your room will be locked tonight.''
'' What?! That's too much mom! I am not going anywhere.''
'' Of course you won't. You know why? Because, aside from school and the week at Hibari's san house, you're grounded for the whole month. That's why... And I'm not going to change my mind.'' Aika glared at Kazumi who simply nodded in agreement...
Should she tell them? Should she tell Tsuna and the others about what happened the last night?
She was sure that they would offer her a lot of support...
But, at the same time she didn't even want to talk about the incident.
She didn't even know for sure if her attacker was dead or still alive but heavily injured. And she still didn't care.
So, should she talk about it?
Those were her dilemmas...And as she entered Namimori school she finally made up her mind.
'' No...I won't talk about it yet...It hurts...'' ...
'' Come on Kyoya...Just call me by my name.'' Kazumi was whining.
They were inside the Commitee office.
'' No.''
'' Come on!''
'' No.''
'' Fine. I give up. Just call me whatever you want.''
'' Hnn.'' ...
'' Here's your suitcase sweetheart.''
Kazumi and Aika were still inside their house while Hibari was waiting outside.
'' Thanks mom. Well, I'm going now. See you!''
'' Bye!...Oh Kazumi, wait a little.'' Aika stopped her daughter by hugging her.
'' What 's wrong mom?''
'' Nothing. I just want you to enjoy every minute of this week.''
'' I will, mom.''...
'' So...I am really going to live with you for the whole week.'' Kazumi stated when she entered Hibari's house.
'' Hnn.''
'' May I ask you why?''
'' Haven't you realised it yet? Come on herbivore, you disappoint me. Even your mother figured it out.'' He said as he approached her and, purposely, made both of them fall at the couch.
'' To be honest I...'' Kazumi was blushing as she had finally figured it out herself.
'' It's exactly what you're thinking. This week, you're going to realise what's the real meaning of being...mine...
