Day 49.

What the hell is going on?!..would you mind explaining it to me! Layla.. " Koyuki's face was already red with rage. Walking back and forth to her room while Layla treated Kiryu's wound.

Putting her hand off from Kiryuu, Layla looked up at Koyuki.. " I don't know, Nee sama.. I'm jus..

You know, ever since you back from that village you have changed what is so important there until it blinded you to stay in here!.

I think Layla had a reason, please don't be too hard on her Koyuki sama, " Kiryuu replied instead of Layla.

Meet me earlier in the morning tomorrow, you have to explain everything.. "Disappointed show on Koyuki's face.. She then left the room.

I'm sorry, " Layla uttered softly but Kiryuu could hear it.

It's okay, the most important thing is your safety.. " Kiryuu patted her hair gently. "I will not let Kazekage take you again.

Kiryuu was surprised when Layla grabbed his hand and held it. As her embers eyes looking through him

' Can you do me a favor?.. She asked

Are you sure this is a good idea, Layla?..

Shh!!, you so loud.. "

A long sighd escape from Kiryuu mouth, it hasn't been an hour since a ruckus happened and Layla already snuck outside from the castle with him.

Kiryuu regrets accepting her favor, for letting her meet the kazekage.. Of course he was worried but he thinks this was a chance to cut all her ties with that spoiled brat. " Are you sure he lives here, Kiryuu.. '' Layla asked as soon as her foot stepped on the snow while already standing in front of the inn.

Yes, Garu told me..

Turning her head back to in after looking at Kiryu, with the heavy steps Layla comes inside the inn , of course wearing a cloak and hood to cover her face she doesn't want people to start spreading a rumor hime meet a man in the inn.

I'm sorry, Ma'am, sir.. But we closed for today " .. The woman in old age greeted them.

We are here to find someone, would you tell us where he is? ..

The old woman was surprised when saw the man covering his face was Kiryuu,.. " Of course, Kiryuu dono.. "

Are you scared?.. Kiryu's question made Layla flinch. He doesn't know their relationship but it wasn't something that any normal person can understand including him.

Take a long deep breath, as her fingers softly open the door.. Hearing footsteps come near the door Layla is so nervous until her lips become dry.

We don't need a room service,

The girl in the cloak says as soon as she opens the door, but it look like she was wrong.. " Who are you guys?.. Her voice was so tense as she recognized Kiryuu. Soon her partner came from behind her fully armed

Just when Kiryuu reached his weapon, Layla opened her hood " I want to meet Gaara..

Their faces were loosened when they saw Layla face, " Gaara sama in his room.. The girl's point.

When Layla was about to take steps towards the room, Kiryuu grabbed her hand and stopped her from doing so. " It's dangerous, Layla.. Let me accompany you.. " Kiryuu says worriedly.

Taking off his hand on her, Layla smiles at Kiryuu. " I know Gaara, he will never hurt me.. So don't worry. After speaking to Kiryuu, he unwillingly followed her orders after all she was hime while he was just her guard.

Entering the dark room, She saw Gaara standing looking outside through the windows as the moon light lightened the room.. " It took you so long to get back to me " .. He says without batting his gaze on the scenery.

Looking down, as she fidget.. " Why are you here, Gaara?..

Disbelief after hearing what she just said, " Of course, take you back to me, isn't that obvious?.. His voice slowly rises as he comes closer to her.

Layla slightly takes a step back but she meets a wall as her back against the locked door. " You've always driven me crazy, with your cold personality but why must you hurt me?..

I'.. m.

Look at me Layla!!.. " All of sudden Layla shrieked when Gaara punched the wall..

Shocked by the ruckus inside the room, Kiryuu went to reach the doorknob but got blocked by two of the people.. " Layla!! Are you okay.. Kiryuu shouted

His voice can be heard in the next room.. Just when she was about to say something, Gaara touched her cheeks and lifted her face up to meet him. " Focus on me, " as his right hand lingering on her body.. Do you know what I do to Maki, as she is responsible for you? Layla's eyes widened, her heart beating faster while waiting for Gaara to speak.

I almost killed her at the spot she was standing, because of her I was losing you and she failed to do her duties.. Sadly, Kankuro there stops me..

He has too much !.. He has too much!.. Too much.. " She hates the see smirk on his face while saying that lightly. " You beast!! …

I don't care about being a beast if that can make you mine!!. He grabbed her hand and pushed her down to the bed, Pinning both her hands up to her head he was on top of her.

Instead of resisting, Layla just looked up at him while tears welled up on eyes.. " I'm sorry for making you like this. It was never my intention.. "Her lips looked trembling as she spoke.

The void on his heart instantly disappears and the anger he has quickly faded, Gaara then gets off from her and sits on the bed, " Do you even love me?.. His voice sounded wavering, afraid of her answer.

If I answer that, I still can't be with you.. "Sorry Gaara..

His heart broke to pieces .. Everything he planned ruined in a blink of an eye.

Let me go Gaara.. It is better for us.

Pulling her hand gently when she was about to get off from the bed, Gaara stopped her to go, " Stay here . He says as he meets her lovely color eyes. Without waiting for her, Gaara limping himself as he rests his head to her lap while looking up at her.., "Sleep with me tonight, will you? " He caresses her cheek gently as her long hair falls to his face. .please for the last time? He begged her.

She only just nodded, as Layla patted his hair softly until he fell to sleep as well as her.. " Goodnight, Gaara..

.to be continued.