Wandering
Chapter Four
Bed

Suki smiled to herself as she pulled the blanket over herself, of the small bed in the small room. She was wearing some old clothes of Kaika's mother's.
Kaika, your song is so beautiful, she thought to herself.
There was a knock on the door.
"Can I come in, Suki?"
"Sure."
The door opened and Cyter walked in.
"Are you OK, Suki? You were staring into space, earlier..."
"I'm fine. I was just thinking."
"About what?"
She felt herself blushing.
"Oh, just... stuff."
"Ooh! Suki! I've never seen you turn that shade of red before! You like him, don't you?!"
"I... uh..."
He grinned teasingly. Before he could say another word, a pillow hit him in the face, and behind it was none other than Suki.
"It's none of your business whether or not I like him!"
Suki had turned a little more red.
"You're not even worried about if he has a girlfriend."
Suki saw her romantic daydream shatter in her mind. The redness left her face, along with the look of annoyance.
"I guess... you're right."
"Suki? You OK?"
She nodded sadly. Cyter sat down on the bed next to her.
"I'm sorry. I was just teasing."
Suki hugged him, catching him by surprise.
"I'm glad I didn't get stuck here alone."
He smiled, hugging her back.
"So am I."

* * *

Suki yawned, waking up as the sunlight hit her eyes. Expecting to see her bedroom mirror and several posters, she was very surprised. After remembering the day before, a little lightbulb popped up in her head.
"Oh, yeah!"
She climbed out of the little bed. Cyter was asleep on the floor. They had talked for a few hours, before he fell asleep. She had pushed him off, but he hadn't woken up.
He's such a heavy sleeper, not to mention, he snores like a bear, she thought.
She hadn't fallen asleep until the early morning hours. As music always helped her sleep, she had humming songs from TV shows to herself, until she got tired and ran out of ideas.
After making sure Cyter was still asleep, she changed into her dress. Cursing herself jokingly for not being prepared for a trip to ancient times, she ran her hair through her fingers.
She walked down the wooden stairs and into the small kitchen. Kaika and his parents were sitting at the table, starting on breakfast.
"Did you sleep well, Suki?" asked Kaika.
She nodded.
I wouldn't want to worry him with my insomnia, she thought to herself.
She sat down in an empty chair and smiled. She started on her food, silently thinking.
How should I tell him? Should I even tell him at all? I should find out, first, along with other nervous thoughts, ran through her head.
"If it's not too much trouble..." she began.
Kaika and his parents stopped eating and looked up at her. "Yes?"
"Could Cyter and I please stay here? With you? We promise to help out in any way you need!"
Kaika smiled to his mother, who smiled to his father.
"Of course you can."
"Oh, thank you so much, sir! I promise not to be a burden on you!"
Suki finished her breakfast, smiling. She patiently waited for the family to be finished, and leave the table.
Suki picked up all the dishes. She got some water and some soap. She began to wash the dishes. Somehow, she managed to remain cheerful, despite the very stubborn piece of food stuck to a bowl.
Cyter walked into the room, yawning, his hair a mess.
"Oh, good morning, Suki."
"Good morning, Cyter-kun!"
"What're you doing?"
"The dishes. If we help out around the house, they'll let us stay with them!"
"Good. I think I'll go back to bed."
"Don't you dare! You're going to get dressed and sweep the house!"
Cyter grumbled and left to get his regular clothes on.

* * *

Suki woke up with a smile. She had grown to love her new life in Sailo.
It might not be exciting, but it beats tests! Not to mention Kaika, she thought.
It had been a month since they fell through the book.
Suki bound out of bed, pulling off the old dress she slept in. She slipped into the same blue dress. It was still early. The sun wasn't even up yet.
She crept down the stairs, same as every morning. After stealthily slipping into the kitchen, she grinned to herself. It was fun to pretend that she was a spy or something.
She started a fire to cook over, and began to get everything together. She prepared all the ingredients and dumped them in the pot over the fire. After slightly less than an hour, everybody else came downstairs to a hot breakfast.
"Good morning!" she exclaimed in her seemingly ever-cheerful voice.
"Good morning, Suki," several tired voiced greeted her.
They all sat down to breakfast.
A morning just like the others, but, nevertheless, just as wonderful, she thought to herself as she sipped her glass of water.
There was a knock on the door.
"I'll get it," said Kaika, standing up, setting down his empty plate.
He went off to the front door, and the rest of the "family" finished breakfast. Suki started on the dishes. From where she stood, she could see Kaika at the front door.
He was talking to a girl and several men. She couldn't see his face, but she could tell that he was upset. He nodded, then walked back into the kitchen.
"Is anything wrong, Kaika-dono?"
"Could you get everybody in here, please?"
"Of course."
Suki ran upstairs and got Kaika's parents, along with Cyter. They all sat down at the table.
"I'm sorry, but I will be leaving for a few days, if not longer."
"Why?"
"I'm afraid I can't tell you."
Suki tried to hide her look of concern.
"I hope you have a pleasant trip, Kaika-dono. Would you like me to pack you some food?"
"No, that's not necessary."
Kaika stood up and left. Suki was barely able to hold back tears.