Part Eight
Betrayal
Midnight Confessions
Cye had to take a walk all right. He went down to the shore in hopes to feel better. But, the scenery looked so empty and lonely. Everything had gone wrong. And Will had been right. He was suffering. He could handle it though. The time he was spending with James was easing the pain of lost friendship a little. A month had past since he left. Although the choice Ryo gave him still rang loud in his ears. He felt that maybe that was the trigger that made him sputter out his departure in the first place and perhaps he wouldn't have left at all. He was still hesitant when Sage showed up. But, the presence of Will only helped to feel anger and betrayal. But, then he felt selfish for even thinking of that. It was him who left. It was him who fell to the other side. But, what's so bad about them? They never did anything bad unless they had to. They just assumed they loved the darkness going around murdering helpless children and bathed in their blood. But, they never gave him the chance to even start to explain things. They just freaked out. But, now… things are settling down. James seemed happy he was there. William was making himself scarce. Which was fine. He didn't need his antics around. Cye, fell into his surroundings. And took in the embrace of the nightly wind that brushed across the lake. The sound of the waves sang across shoreline. Making everything seem to say, every thing is going to be all right.
"Nice night out tonight." It was Will's voice jerking him out of his trance.
"I thought you left." He said not looking at him.
"I did, but how could I stay away from you."
"Can't you ever be serious." Cye said turning to him.
"I'm. What is it with you any way? Why have you been treating me like an out cast?"
"An out cast… your' never around to treat you like anything… not that you would notice anyway."
"I notice every thing. Ever since that night you've been distant. So why should I even try to come around."
"Then why are you here?"
"I figured I better sort this out before it gets out of hand."
"Sort what, there's nothing to sort out."
"Is that what you think? That it was nothing."
"Why not. It's the way you treat it. You're the one who walked away."
"Is that what's bothering you?"
"Partly, you gave no reason."
"I didn't want you to land up here like this… that's why."
"I know you Will, there's more to it. You're using this as part of the excuse."
"Do you want the truth? The whole, truth… what if I'm still not ready to tell you?"
"Then I guess you better get used to being treated the way you been, gone."
Cye's heart had felt like it had stopped and fell to his feet. He hadn't even noticed as he talked he was approaching him. Now all he could feel was his brows tilted and getting tired from his flustered emotions. It went quiet. All he could see was Will with no expression on his face. Which only made him feel more frustrated.
"You're just so damn cute when you're pissed." Will broke the silence with a smile and a slight laugh.
"Arhhh!" Cye flew his arms up and started to walk away. But again stopped by a grab of the arm. Cye tried to break away by sending Will a forceful swing. Only to end up trapped in his arms not being able to move. Will held him tight until Cye started to stop withering and wiggling.
"Why do you have to be so difficult?" Will said arching his head enough to see Cye was still upset for being disabled. A few more moments pasted as he waited for him to reply.
"I'm not the difficult one." He muttered under his breath.
"You know… you keep walking away from me like that I'm liable to wear out that spot on your arm." He whispered into the auburn hair and landed a kiss.
"Don't speak to me about walking away." Cye tried to demand.
"All right." Will said letting go of him and tilting Cye's head up with the tips of his fingers.
"You want me to tell you. I just thought…." And he stopped again and started to examine the delicate features he always adored.
"No, I know… you deserve better."
"What… "
"You heard me, Cye. Just how many times do you want me to admit how low on the food chain I'm? Even you know it. You're just having a hard time admitting it. That's also the reason why I introduced you to James. I seen it coming. I figured if you and James became friends. I'd still at least get to see you once in a while.
At least, he has a good heart! I was right. Yous got a long great. But what do you know my plan back fired." Will said now so intent on what he saying didn't even bother to look back at Cye. He didn't think he'd have the courage to any way. With arms waving about and a small trail of sand where he was pacing. He watched his feet as he tried to find words for what he was saying.
"Instead of being happy yous were friends I got jealous. So, when I stopped observing things. Things got worse! Your friends figured out what you were spending time with and now you're here. Fighting with them and spending all your time with James. And now James seems to have more confidence in you than me. Talk about a backfire in plans! And you… you don't even want me around to boot! This is the biggest mess I think I ever made. Not to mention the basic mess of things… I'm sure I caused a great deal of emotional conflict for every one. Could things get worse? Yes, they can. To put the cherry on top of things you're a Ronin and so are your friends! The one time I let my guard down and let some one in not of my kind look what happens. My plans go to hell and I'm sure I'm following down the same path. And I'm suppose to be an example for James… this is just too much…"Will said finally calming down a little and found enough courage to take a look at Cye. Whom was motionless standing there wide eyed and in disbelief. "What is it with you anyway… you ask one question and you got the world confessing their sins. Before you, I would have died before I said anything about what I've done." Will said calmly and more quietly. Then noticing his head was pounding along with his heart. Then continued to say "I'm sorry Cye, but I have to go. I have things I have to do and my head hurts. Say hi to James for me." Will said as he was walking away yet again in the middle of a one sided conversation. Leaving Cye to soak up what Will told him. Cye couldn't stop him. He still felt immobile from everything that was thrown at him. He always seemed to be doing that to him. One minute he was sweeter than sugar then ranting and raving just to leave him speechless and not being able to stop him from leaving or from getting out the heat of the moment. Things to do… what things?