Chapter 29 : Heart to Heart
* Runo's POV *
I watched as the huge rock fell from above . It wasn't a matter of time before both Dan and I would be crushed ... Oh why oh why didn't he listen to me and leave ?
"Bakugan Brawl ! Baku Skyraider , Jump !"
Drago burst open from his ball form and easily caught the rock with his muscular arm . He threw the rock to one side and got the rubble off me . Dan gave me a hard tug and pulled me into his embrace . I tried to walk , but could only stagger .
Dan put an arm around my waist and wrapped the other around my legs , picking me up bridal-style . I nervously wrapped my arms around his neck as I watched the ground beneath us collapse .
Dan hopped onto Drago's palm , and Drago flew away from the tower .
"Where do you suggest we head to ?" Drago asked .
"I don't know , let's just find a hideout first . The others have yet to tell us anything ."
Drago nodded his head and swooped down into the forest at the boundaries of the city . He turned back into his ball form and retreated into Dan's pocket .
Dan gently put me down .
"Can you stand ?" he asked gently .
I nodded my head , standing on one leg .
"Why ?" I said quietly .
"Why what ?" Dan was dumbfounded .
"Why did you save me ?" I felt tears pricking my eyes .
Dan chuckled , pulling me into a hug as he crashed me onto his chest .
"How could I leave you behind ? You're my life !"
I felt tears roll down my cheeks . Dan pulled away gently , gingerly stroking a thumb over my cheeks .
"Don't cry . You know I don't know how to handle crying girls ," Dan teased .
I laughed , punching him on the chest .
"Thanks , Dan ," I answered , giving him a quick kiss on the lips .
"That isn't really like you to do that , Runo . But , I could get used to it ," the brunette grinned cockily .
I shrugged . "I don't know , I just ... like doing it ." I felt myself flush red .
Dan chuckled , stroking my hair lovingly . "Yea , me too . Ever since I lost you that day , I guess I've been trying my best to be more affectionate towards you . But , you could try doing that longer next time . "
I raised an eyebrow at the brunette with a cocky grin . "Make me ."
"Hey , you did say I could have you close to me as long as I want after that was over !" Dan protested .
"Nuh-uh . I meant the whole saving the Bakugan thing ," I wagged a finger .
Dan smirked , earning a puzzled look from me . He tightened the arms he had around me and fastened his lips onto mine , moving his over mine wildly .
I hadn't been expecting it , but that didn't mean I couldn't enjoy it ! Smiling between the kiss , I threw my arms around Dan's neck , returning the kiss happily . It started from a small kiss , but it grew deeper and deeper as Dan smoothed his hands up and down my back and through my hair .
Things got more out of hand when Dan smoothed my lips with his tongue , tracing it lightly as he requested for entrance . In my heart , I giggled as I opened my mouth , returning the kiss .
We soon pulled away , gasping for breath .
"Hey , what did I say about kissing me for as long as you want only after the whole battle ?" I teased the brunette .
He smirked . "Well , I guess someone couldn't resist returning it either ..."
I blushed . I backhanded the brunette in an attempt to hide my embarassment . Dan rubbed his sore spot and looked at me , laughing .
I stared at the brunette , and started laughing too .
"Dan ," I smiled . "Next time , just don't do something so foolish again ."
Dan rubbed my head . "No promises ."
"Dan , Runo , are you guys there ?" Marucho's voice echoed in our ears .
"Yea , we're here ."
"Was that explosion from your area ?" Ace asked .
"It was ," Runo replied shortly .
"Good . Just to let you know , we've destroyed the tower in the South area too ," Ace's voice came in .
"And us at the East ," Julie added .
"And us ," Alice's voice sounded .
"Good . What do you say we meet in the centre of the city ?" Marucho asked .
"I have a casualty with me ," Dan reported .
"Runo ?" Julie asked .
"Don't listen to him , I'm fine ." I rolled my eyes .
"Fine ? You had a pile of rubble on your leg ! You couldn't even walk and I needed to carry you !" Dan half-yelled .
"Ooo ! You carried her , Dan ? Why wasn't I there to see it ?" Julie screamed in disappointment .
"Julie , please focus on the mission ," I could hear that Mira was annoyed .
"Anyway , I think Runo should retreat from the mission , especially since she is injured ."
"What ? No ! I'll be fine ! Don't be worrywarts ! You need me !" I protested adamantly .
"For now , I'll take care of her . We'll meet you guys at the Central ." Dan looked at me seriously .
"Roger that ," everyone else complied .
I raised an eyebrow at Dan unhappily . If I hadn't had an injured leg , I would have tapped my foot too .
"Come on now , we have a long way to go ."
"You are not dumping me behind in the trailer , Dan Kuso !" I warned .
Dan sighed . "I'm not , I'm not . I'm taking you with me . Besides , who knows what could happen if I left you in the trailer all by yourself ?"
I beamed , enveloping the brunette in a big bear hug .
"Don't get too happy . I still don't know what to do about your leg ."
"Milady !" Tigrerra flew to my side .
"Tig , when did you and Aerogan even disappear ?" I was surprised .
"Right before you and Master Dan started to make out -" Aerogan was interrupted by Tigrerra who knocked him to the side . Both Dan and I turned beet red at the comment .
"Anyway , we found this herb . It would help your leg to heal ," Tigrerra said , turning to the forest .
"I'll go get it ," Dan sat me by the tree . "Tigrerra , lead the way ."
A while later , Dan came back with a white flower with yellow stripes .
"Are you sure this will work ?" I asked Tigrerra , feeling a little nervous .
"Of course it will , milady . We had this plant back in my homeplace too ."
I nodded my head as Dan handed me the flower .
"Just tilt the flower and let its sap flow out onto your wound . By tomorrow , your leg will be as good as new !" Aerogan was being bubbly again .
I did as he said , and the sap felt cool on my leg . It sank into my skin , feeling prickly .
"I feel better already ," I gasped as Dan helped me up on my feet .
"Well then , let's go ," Dan bent down before me .
"What are you doing ?" I was confused .
"Giving you a piggyback , what else ?"
"Dan ..."
"Don't worry , you're not that heavy , all though you could use a little slimming down ..."
The brunette was cut off when I backhanded him .
"Okay , okay ! I was just joking . You're really as light as a feather ! Besides , I do train everyday ."
I nodded my head and climbed onto Dan's back .
"My , my , Dan is a fit boy ," Tigrerra remarked .
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