[x] next . morning [x]
The morning light shown through the window as it dawned upon two faces. Sora's face turned into a warm smile as the sunlight warmed her face. Snuggling up closer to a warm embrace, the red head sighed and drifted off to sleep. The chirping sounds of birds could be heard from outside. But inside the small little cabin, almost nothing could wake the sleeping pair.
An arm was draped over Sora's waist. When she started to move, the arm tightened it's grip around her. Recollecting what sleeping position she was in last night and the position she was in now, Sora almost jumped out of bed. Not wanting to wake up the person holding her, she just stayed there... for a while. Opening her eyes, she came head first into the bright light of the morning sun. Sora squinted her eyes as she tried to adjust to the brightness of the room.
Yamato was in complete bliss. His arm tightened it's grip onto something as it snuggled up against his body. The morning sun warmed his face as he nuzzled against something and smelled the sweet fragrance of lilies. Realizing this wasn't 'correct' no matter how Yamato wanted it to be, he snapped his eyes open to see what was going on. Surprisingly, he was greeted by the sunlight and Sora's sleeping form against his.
Sora heard Yamato stir and she quietly spoke out to him. "Matt?"
"Yea Sora?" He said sleepily as he yawned.
"I uh..... um...." Sora's cheeks became tinted with red.
Getting the hint, Matt removed his arm over her waist. "Sorry... I don't know what happened....." Matt said slightly confused.
Thinking logically, Sora could come up with only one answer. "It must have been from the cold last night... we were cold.... and went to the nearest source of heat..." Sora said slowly but blushed.
Matt turned red slightly and brushed his fingers through his hair. "Let us... just... not talk about this situation? No discussion of what just happened, therefore, no moment of silence and uneasiness." Matt said scientifically.
Sora couldn't help but start giggling.
"What?"
Sora giggled some more as her faced brightened. "You sound just like father!" she giggled again.
"Oh?" Matt said in surprise. "How do I sound like your father?"
"Well, you said," Sora sat upright and steadied her expression so she could mimic correctly. "'No discussion of what just happened, therefore, no moment of silence and uneasiness!'" Sora mimicked in a very old English accent as she tried to make her sound like a teacher.
Matt laughed uncontrollably. "You know, if I think about it, you act just like my brother!" Matt laughed.
Sora blinked. "Your brother?"
"Yes, my younger brother!" He laughed some more.
"Hm... so if I were to be your YOUNGER brother than this means....." Sora had a wicked grin on her face. "I can do... this!" She jumped on Matt and started tickling him.
"Hey!" Matt laughed. "Stop... *laugh* it!" He laughed out.
"No. I'm your younger brother am I not? and I bet you, Matt, that he does this!" Sora said triumphantly as she started ticking him.
"Oh did I? Then you must know, I always get the last laugh!" He yelled as he then began to chase after Sora and tickle her as well.
"AHHH!!!!!!" She screamed as she tried to get away from Matt. Passing by the door Sora began to hear and knock and dodged for the door. Opening it quickly she came face first with a man and a large grin on his face. Seeing a beautiful lady isn't what the man sees everyday. Thinking she was alone, he grinned... hungrily.
"Are you alone miss?"
"I...--" Sora was at a loss for words. This man had really scared her. From his attire to the odd look on his face.
The man seemed to be slightly taller than Matt but not as built. His clothes seemed as that of a high-class pompous. His mop cut hair brown hair stuck to his head. Analyzing his eyes, Sora read that he has been with many women before and was trying to make Sora his if she's not careful.
Becoming very scared, she hoped something would come and help her. Fortunately, Matt's hand snaked around Sora's waist. Putting his head on her shoulder, Matt whispered, "Got you," on her neck. Realizing that they had company, Matt turned to face the man before them. "May I help you sir?" He said carefully as he narrowed his eyes at the man.
The man's face turned into a smirk. *She won't get away that easily* He thought. "No no sir... good day sir..." The man said abruptly as he turned around and jumped on his horse. He gave Sora one last good look before he departed. *I will be back...* he though as he then averted his gaze and rode off.
Once he left, Sora looked at her feet and shuffled them.
"Sora?"
No answer.
"Sora?"
Still no answer.
"Sora, answer me..."
The was a slight moment of silence. Sora's head was bent down and she looked as if she was about to cry. Her hair was covering her eyes.
"Sora?"
Sora sniffled. "I'm fine Yamato..." Sora said quietly.
Matt was taken back. *She almost never calls me Yamato* He thought. "Sora... it's alright..." He said as he put an arm around her shoulder.
Sora shook her head. "No, it's not going to be alright. D - - Diiiid y-you ssssss---eee hiiis exxxxppppreesssion?" Sora said while trembling.
"Sora, I am here with you. Don't be worried...." he said with a comforting voice. "I'll always be here for you..." He said quietly.
"Promise?"
"I promise Sora."
Sora dove into his arms and began to cry. Matt wrapped his arms around her as she continued to cry until she calmed down a bit. Still holding her, Sora stayed in the protection of his arms. "I just don't have a good feeling about this..."
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end of chapter 4. Enjoy!
~hitomi~