Chiru woke in the hospital, an ache in her head.

"Hey, Chiru!" it was Indigo. "Feeling better?"

"What…what happened?" Chiru asked.

"Kuro was killed. We arrived just in time to drag you back to the city. Kuro was responsible for everything. He made Suna start murdering humans all so he could find Tsumeato."

He helped Chiru stand. "Where's Tsumeato?" she asked. He hadn't come to see her at all.

"Oh, him. Just hiding. He's scared, you see, thinks yuor angry at him."

Chiru's heart clenched. She ahd been after she heard the horrible things he said at the bar. But now, knowing he'd come for her...

Where did this leave them?


Chiru left the hospital room, dressed and ready to return home.

As she stepped out into the hall, the ground trembled...

"CHIRU!" Tomi and Houkou came running, dragging a very angry gray wolf by each arm!

Chiru gasped as tsumeato was thrown at her feet!

"He's got something to tell you, Chiru-chan!" Tomi said jumping up and down all excited.

Tsumeato couldn't meet her gaze. his face was red.

Chiru's heart hammered.

"Chiru...I..." Tsumeato hesitated.

Was he angry? Happy to see her? Chiru couldn't stand not knowing.

"I..."

Chiru's heart sunk. She turned and ran away dowen the hall as fast as she could run!

This time, this place misused, mistakes
Too long, too late, who was I to make you wait?

"OI!" Tsueamto yelled.

"Go after her, BAKA!" Indigo hit him on the head.

"But...she doesn't wanna have anything to do with me!" Tsumeato snapped.

"She's just scared!" said Tomi, "Go and get her, tsume!"

His heart racing, Tsumeato stood on knees like jelly. "Here goes nothin..." he broke into a run, running after the girl he loevd!

Just one chance, just one breath
Just in case there's just one left

Chiru ran, her whole face burning hot. She didn't even know why she ran, she'd jsut gotten so scared. Scared he didn't love her as much as she loved-

She closed her eyes tightly. "Tsumeato-kun... I'm sorry!" she whispered as she ran, tears blurring her eyes.

She ran to her house and her fingers shok as she looked for her keys.

'Cause you know you know, you know

"Oi." His voice was calmer than usual but breathless.

"Go away! I know what you're going to say!"

"Oh? And what am I going to say?" Tsumeato panted, crossing his muscular arms.

That I love you I have loved you all along and I miss you
Been far away for far too long

"I...I don't know. I never know what to think around you, Tsumeato-kun. But you got hurt befause of me. I can't stand lookign at you, knowing I was responsible for getting you injured...because I wasn't strong enough!" The tears spilled before she could stop them, falling thick and fast down her cheeks.

I keep dreaming you'll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don't see you anymore

Tsumeato's eyes widened. "Those are my lines. Chiru..." His hand slammed onto the door above her head, his body was very close to hers as he cornered her in the doorway.

Fingertips caressed her cheek, whipping away her tears.

On my knees, I'll ask last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand

"I was the one who shoulda protected you!" Tsumeato's face twisted with guilt. "After you were hurt, I was so...so...d*mmit!" He bowed his head and Chiru's breath caught when she saw the tears sparklign within his beautiful eyes. He was crying. Crying for her. "I thought I lose you. Another person I couldn't save 'cause of my own d*mn weakness!"

All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all I'd give for us
Give anything, but I won't give up

Chiru let out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. They were on the same page. She touched his face. His eyes widened. "No. I don't deserve this. Quit bein' so nice to me."

"Tsumeato, I feel the same. All I want is to protect you, to."

'Cause you know you know, you know

"D*mmit. Ever since I met you, Chiru, I've been so...turned around. I'm not the same wolf I used to be. Not since you came along."

"So, you don't hate me?" Chiru asked.

"No. I've been a dumba*. Scared of my own stupid feelings, denying and denying...I can't do it anymore. Never. Chiru, I... I l-"

Chiru put her finger to his lips. "Kiss me."

tsumeato's eyes widened.

"Kiss me, grumpy wolf. Or should I do it first?"

Tsumeato stammered, face red. He was so kawaii.

Chiru leaned in and touched her lips to his.

That I love you I have loved you all along and I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don't see you anymore

His fingers ran trough her hair, cupping her face. His lips smirked against hers, his tongue ran along her lower lip. Chiru gasped.

So far away, so far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away, so far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know

He bit down on her fat lower lip. Chiru parted her lips and their tongues fought for dominance. His hands wandered, grabbing below the waistline of her jeans, squeezing. Chiru moaned, her face red. "Tsume..ato...!"

I wanted, I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed, I need to hear you say

"Chiru," he whispered, voice all hot and gravelly. He pushed their hips together, and she gasped when she felt his hardness.

"Let's go inside. Don't want anyone but me to see how I make you blush and moan," he growled, biting down hard on her lower lip.

Chiru opened the door and they stumbled inside. Her back collided with the door, Tsumeato's mouth covered hers and they made out violently.

That I love you, I have loved you all along
And I forgive you, for being away for far too long

"Y'know this aint the first time..." Tsumeato growled.

"Huh?" Chiru blushed.

"I kissed you at the hospital. After I told you..." he hesitated.

"What?" Chiru whispered.

So keep breathing, 'cause I'm not leaving
Hold on to me and never let me go

"That I... I love you, Princess."

Chiru's breath hitched. "Nani?"

"It's true, d*mmit! I can't fight it anymore. I don't wanna share you with anyone else. I want you to be mine, Chiru. Kuro won't ever bother us again. We can be together, Chiru. If you want."

Chiru smiled. "I do."

Tsumeato clasped her hands. "Then say it."

"What?"

He traced her lower lip with his thumb. "tell me what you want Chiru..."

She gasped as his thumb storked her lip. "Y-you. Tsumeato-kun, I want you, I...I love you, tsumeato-kun."

Keep breathing, 'cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it, hold on to me and
Never let me go, keep breathing

They kissed again. Chiru suddenly felt hot all over, especially … down there.

"Chiru," Tsumeato growled her name sexily. "Be my mate. Let's leave the city together. Join my pack."

Chiru smiled. "Tsumeato, I will. Claim me as your mate."

"You sure you know what your askin' for?"

Chiru swallowed, and nodded. "Yes."

He and ripped off his shirt, revealing his scarred, sexy, bandaged body.

Then, he threw her over his shoulder and carried her…to the bedroom…

Hold on to me and never let me go (Keep breathing)
Hold on to me and never let me go


If you wanna see the sexy stuff, you have to read the next chapter, pervs! ;)