Don't Tell Me



Chapter 8- Impulse




The next day, Van was up and feeling better. Although he still felt weak and had a number of headaches, he was okay. He was in slight fever that afternoon, and we were sitting on the castle steps. His head was on my lap, and with that all too familiar feverish flush on his cheeks. I raked my fingers through his hair and cheeks while Van murmured contentedly.

"That... feels...nice." he said, his eyes droopy with pleasure. I smiled. "I wasn't a track member for nothing." I replied. Whenever any of our teammates got a headache, I was the one treating them. So no wonder where I got the experience.

"You really have healing hands, Hitomi," he continued, fluttering his eyes open to look at me. The black- wine colored glow in his eyes was going straight into my heart.

"Thanks."

Silence continued as I moved on.

"Do you want to go home right now?" he asked.

"Um, not really. Why?"

"I mean, I was such a jerk and--"

"Hush, Van. You know we're friends. And friends forgive each other. I- I want to stay for a while because- because I know I'll have a hard time getting used to home again."

His eyes glowed beautifully as he spoke.

"Really?"

"Gaea is my second home. You know that. You and me-- we're friends... very close friends. It would be hard to leave you."

Van sighed deeply. Then he smiled.

"Me too. I know I'll be sad if you go away. You-- you've done so much for me, and I couldn't thank you enough," he quivered as he spoke, and sat up straight.

"Don't mention it." I smiled happily as I took his hands and played with it. It was much nicer when he wasn't wearing gloves. His warm hands were soft to the touch, like feathers.

"Hitomi..."

"What?" I said, turning to face him.

"I was just thinking... what if I go to your world?"

"It would be great. I'm sure my friends would like you."

"I never had enough friends." He looked sad.

"That's why I'm here. For you."

"Yeah, I know. That's why it doesn't matter anymore."

I leaned my head on his shoulder. The sunset glowed fiery red in the Gaean sky. I never felt happier in my life.

Van looked at the orange orb in the sky. Then he whispered something to himself. I didn't know what he had said, but it was enough that I could feel.

Owari


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A/N: Awww, wasn't THAT sweet? No, she didn't hear it. It was like mental telepathy. How nice. And I'm sorry the chapter was short... but sweet! You know, better short and sweet rather than long and sour? WHAT AM I THINKING? Anyways, I know they just have to kiss and get it over with, ne? But WAIT... Patience is a virtue. Heh, what am I saying? Ja ne, minna! C'ya round!


PS: Let's see... what if Van and Hitomi had kissed in the series? @_@;; (you know, Episode 24?) NAH!!!


PPS: I noticed-- chapter 6's title is supposed to be REALLY 'Sucide Attempts Are Not Entertained' not 'Romeo and Juliet?'. Tsk, tsk. Stupid me, eh! But then again... you know how I am.