Meant for Each Other
Hello again people! *Sniffs* Thank you for all the support and the reviews! Really appreciate it. Well…this is very odd how I would type two chapters in one week BUT considering how I hadn't updated for two months, I feel I own it to you guys…LOL. And don't worry, reviewers who want to know about the upcoming chapters, don't worry because it will reveal soon enough. LOL. OMG I'm freaking myself out here! Today is the last of the winter break and I hope I can finish typing this chapter out at least on time. Lately, it's just so boring! I mean, I do have things to do a.k.a. undone homework, but who would want to do them on the last of the holidays? LOL Newise…disclaimer time!
Disclaimer: YEA! HAPPY! I GET SOMETHING TO SAY IN TWO WEEKS? IMPOSSIBLE! But it's true LOL. Anyways, the writer of this story does not own Escaflowne, or in other words, Escaflowne does not belong to the writer. It belongs to those who are much more fortunate, LOL like Bandai, etc. However, the writer created the settings, new characters, and the story plot.
Newise…STORY TIME!
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Chapter 13
Night of Healing and Confusion
Hitomi was watching Van. She was sitting on the opposite side of the bed, watching him think. Just what she don't know. Was it something Mrs. Sergeant, no, Sharon told him? And why does he blush whenever he sneaks a glance at me? Hitomi pondered. And why are my cheeks hot? Am I sick? I don't feel sick. Oh no…I'm blushing. Is it because of…Van?
Van was thinking up difficult questions and no answers. How this mysterious girl from Kanzakia is so very incredible and how…he fell in love with her. He was not about to admit it though, not to his mind, his eyes, nor his soul; but the heart of the Draconian knows. But if she doesn't like you, why did she choose to room with you? His heart raced. Because…she didn't know anyone else? Van replied back silently. Oh, that is just hers AND your excuse…his heart thumped. But what if…Van pondered. Look, or rather, listen to your heart, see where it guides you; she loves you and you love her. His heart has never beaten a truer beat.
Van gathered Hitomi's delicate hands in his own and announced, "Let's go to sleep." (Author's Little Interruption That Gets Her Smacked: No, no, no…people sick-minded, not what you think! LOL)
"You make it sound like we're a couple." Hitomi smirked, interested.
"Well…aren't we?" Van said it as innocently as possible.
Hitomi stifled a laugh and pretended to ignore it. She climbed into bed and went to sleep peacefully. Van laid down too, but didn't sleep. But the sandman had his way, for the next moment, he was sound asleep. He didn't sleep long though. He remembered the poison.
Van woke up around midnight and tried to sit up on the bed. Something, though, was attached to his arm. He was stunned to see Hitomi's arms wrapped tightly around one of his, making him feel warm with a certain emotion. He slipped back into the comfortable position and hugged Hitomi, enjoying her being there with him and her warmth. Her smell…her peaceful face…her.
However, Van had to get up.
While still hugging Hitomi, he gently pried Hitomi's fingers of his arm one by one, making her lose her grip. Van continued to do so, watching Hitomi's face for any reaction…bad reaction, he'll stop moving her grip on his arm. Hitomi struggled for space as she leaned her head on his chest, collecting warmth.
Van sighed. "You're making this harder and harder, irresistible girl," Van whispered, clearly still thinking that Hitomi was still asleep.
"What? By making you want to stay like this forever?" Hitomi asked and opened her eyes, giggling.
Green emeralds. Bright stars shining in two green emeralds. Many bright stars containing happiness, determination, stubbornness, content, and affection shining in two green emeralds. Wait! Affection…?
"Ummm…"
"Go to sleep, Van. I'm kind of cold though, so would you mind if I huddled to you?" Hitomi asked, eyes locking at elsewhere, "And just for warmth, mind you."
"Don't worry, girl, I'll be right back," Van answered, face reddened. He looked a bit sick. From what? Guess.
"No…" Hitomi pouted, "You're staying with me."
"I have to go somewhere," Van explained, feeling pale.
"Where?" Hitomi questioned.
"Get some herbs for m…my wound," Van replied, face turning yet paler.
"OH!" Hitomi scrambled out of the bed and ran clumsily towards Van beside the opposite side of the bed. She felt his forehead for temperature and noticed with fear that he was burning up. "Quick! Lie down!"
"It's okay…I just need the herbs…" Van struggled out.
"What herbs?" Hitomi asked, literally ripping through her belongings, searching for the necessity of herbs that she had brought with her. She showed these to Van.
"Those two…mixed," said a Van lying on the beds, pointing.
Hitomi quickly grabbed the emptied shell of a piscus and threw the herbs in. She mashed it together clumsily with the handle of her sword and added a little water in to mix.
"Do you drink it, or do you apply it to your wound?" Hitomi asked, having no idea what to do after.
Despite his fever, Van had to laugh at Hitomi's little knowledge of herbs. "Apply," he said.
Hitomi placed a wet cloth onto Van's forehead. "Where's your wound?" She said urgently, as if the end of the world was to come.
"My right cheek…the dragon's tail swiped at me," he managed to answer.
"Okay…" Hitomi took a deep breath. She applied some of the herbs to the wound.
"Stingy…" Van's brows tightened.
"This will make you feel better, I hope," Hitomi whispered, blushing madly that if even in darkness, it would have shone. Then she did something unexpected. Unexpected to Van and herself.
She kissed him.
Not on the lips. On his left cheek, but enough to see stars.
Van's eyes widened. His face turned even redder from both the blushing and the fever. His mind reared.
"Ummm…I think I have a poisoned cut on me lips too…can you inspect that?" Van asked hopefully. He was surprised that he was talking to a woman like this. Naturally. The only females that he felt comfortable around were his mother and Merle.
"That's enough for tonight; go to sleep," Hitomi commanded and slipped in beside Van, "you need rest especially."
She turned her head thoughtfully towards him, "But…"
She kissed him.
But this time on the lips. Van's heart skipped a beat, and then started to thump rapidly. Hitomi broke the kiss, just when he was beginning to kiss her back.
"…Since you're a sick patient, you deserve a special treat," Hitomi finished, blushing wildly, her eyes twinkling. She turned her back to him, facing the opposite wall as she laid on the bed, smiling unknowingly to herself. Sweet taste, she giggled at the remembered moment.
Van still lay stunned at what just happened. Delicate arms encircled his suddenly, and Hitomi's head huddled to his shoulder blade, her face red. His eyes wandered to her slowly and watched as she sighed in content. He smiled and hugged her to him; she now leaning on his chest, drowsed into sleep by his protective, true beat of his heart.
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maniac bubblicous: Well…this chapter is MUCH shorter than my last chapter, but this one was good too, or so I think. Thank you people for all your reviews; I love them! Honest! They've made my day! O thank you people who took the time to type in a review and thank you people who read this story and read my other ones. You guys reviewed my other stories, I feel thankful to you all. I feel so happy! LOL. Thank you readers and reviewers so much! Feel free to give your opinions and comments and review! Don't worry; the future chapters WILL come eventually. All in good time LOL! Until then!
Maniac Bubblicous ^^~ ^@^
January 6, 2002