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Captain and I
Chapter 3
It was the night when Rui invited Ohgami and I to eat dinner with his family. Right after we finished eating, Rui took me to their balcony to gaze at the starry sky.
"It's so nice at night here." I said.
"Why? Is the sky different at the capital?" he asked.
"I don't know. It's the first time I looked at it and appreciated it. When you have a job like mine, you'll never have time to do those things. We always practice, you know."
"Really? Your life is so hard… By the way, I've thought this while eating. If Ohgami doesn't act, what does he do as the leader? Does he lead you during practices?"
"Um…no." I smiled at him. "Someday, Rui, you'll find out." I looked up at the sky. "And who we really are." He chuckled.
"I guess you have secrets you can't tell me." We fell silent.
"Sakura?"
"Yes?"
"I've only met you yesterday, but I feel very comfortable with you already."
"Yes, I feel the same way with you." We studied each other for a few seconds until he cupped my cheek with his hand. His face went closer and he closed his eyes. And I guess you know what happened next… Yup, that right! He kissed me! My heart jumped with excitement. I closed my eyes too and kissed him back. However, we suddenly heard a gasp. We parted at once and saw Ohgami by the sliding door, wearing a shocked and slightly sad expression. But when he noticed us looking at him, he smiled.
"Sorry to interrupt you. I just came to tell Sakura that it's nearly 9:00 and we need to go home. I'll wait for you at the living room, okay?" And then he left.
Rui and I looked at each other and smiled.
"I love you." He whispered.
"I love you, too." I replied.
"Can I see you again tomorrow?" He asked.
"Sure. Can you pick me up at our house at um…9:00 a.m.?"
"I'll be happy to." I was overjoyed. But I remembered that Mom would never let me go without Ohgami.
"Oh! Rui, is it okay if Ohgami comes with us? My mother's pretty protective." I smiled sheepishly.
"Certainly! I would like to know more about him…and what he does." He giggled.
Ohgami never stooped teasing me all the way home because of what he saw. However, I couldn't forget how that slight sadness that keeps showing up on his face changed his aura so much. Yes, he was teasing me. But not like the crazy funny Ohgami I encountered that morning.
* * *
I thought I wouldn't be able to sleep that night because of excitement. But I did. However the next day, my excitement wasn't over. Ohgami had to calm me down before Rui arrived.
Just like he said, Rui picked us up at exactly 9:00. I introduced him to Mom and then we left. Nothing can compare to the fun I had that day! We went to different sight-seeings, to the mall and many more places. However, I can really tell that only Rui and I were having fun. Ohgami was trying to…but something heavy was on his mind. He was certainly not out of place since Rui kept asking him what he does as the leader. So I asked him.
'No, nothing's bothering me.' was his answer, just like I expected. So I left him alone. I didn't know that another big problem would show up soon.
When we were on our way home, we heard a sharp, ear-splitting scream. We ran towards where it came from and saw a creature two times the size of a man. I recognized him right away. It was Railu.
"It's him! But how? Why?" Ohgami exclaimed. Railu's attention turned to us.
"Oh! It's you two! I haven't forgotten you! I'll never forgive you for what you did to me! I'll get revenge on you now!" As he ran towards us, Ohgami took out his gun and shot him, but it didn't work. Oh no! What am I gonna do? I don't have my sword. It's in my room…at home. I panicked. Suddenly, Rui went beside me. Gosh, I have forgotten all about him…
"Sakura! Who's that guy? He's scary! Why is Ohgami fighting him?" He asked.
"There's no time to explain now! Damn! I gotta do something or Ohgami will get hurt!" Rui was taken aback, but I didn't care. I panicked more. Railu was now holding Ohgami up. I can't explain how I felt. Somehow, just thinking about Ohgami dying makes my heart ache very much. And then, I knew just what to do. I picked a wooden stick beside me.
"What's that for?" Rui asked.
"Just watch and you'll see." I ran towards Railu and hit him on the head. I went beside Ohgami whom he dropped as I hit him.
"Ohgami, are you alright?!"
"Yes, thank you for saving me." Then, Railu stood up again.
"How are we going to kill him?" He asked.
"If only I have my sword with me right now."
"Darn you, girl! Now you'll die with that guy!!!" He made a large spirit ball and threw it at us. I shut my eyes and waited for the pain…but it never came. I slowly opened my eyes and saw a little girl with blonde hair in front of us.
"Iris!!!" I exclaimed. "But how?!"
"Tell you later!"
"Captain, catch!" It was Kanna. She threw Ohgami's sword. As soon as he got it, he immediately slashed Railu. Railu collapsed but then he exploded. I gasped. I'm going to die! I can feel the pain now. However, someone embraced me, taking away all the pain. I didn't see who it was since the light blinded me. And then, I fainted, not even knowing who my savior was…
* * *
"Sakura. Sakura." I heard my mother's voice call me. I opened my eyes.
"Mother, where am I?"
"You're in the hospital, dear."
"Hospital?!" Then I remembered everything that happened. "Oh no! Where's Ohgami, Mom? How about Rui? The others?" I panicked.
"The others are fine. Rui has some scratches. But Ohgami…I don't know. When I saw him he was in a pretty bad condition."
"My god!" I exclaimed. "I gotta see him? Where is he?"
"He's in Room 206. You may see him in a few minutes. The doctor checked you up and said that you're okay and that you can go out of the hospital now." Suddenly, the door opened and Maria, Sumire, Iris, Koran, Kanna, Ayame and Rui came in.
"Good! You're awake already." Sumire said with sarcasm.
"Guys, what happened?"
"Railu exploded and you were near him." Maria said.
"But-but someone…someone embraced me…"
"Captain did. But he's okay now. He can go out of here in 3 hours." Kanna said. Ohgami…you got hurt by saving me. Tears formed in my eyes. And then, I realized something.
"Hey! Why are you here?"
"We're here for your debut." Koran said happily.
"When we saw you fighting, we gave Ohgami his sword, which he left at the capital." Ayame explained.
"I see."
"Sakura, we have to leave now. We still have to check-in at the hotel." Ayame said. Mom left too, leaving Rui and me alone.
"Are you okay?" He asked. His arm and neck has a bandage.
"Yes, how about you?
"I'm fine. Sakura, I…I…" I smiled.
"Team Hana doesn't just act onstage, Rui. We're actresses at the battlefield too. Our real job is to protect the Imperial Capital. Ohgami is our captain, as you might have guessed already." I explained.
"I see. But that doesn't matter to me anymore. I've got to tell you something."
"W-What?"
"I'm going to have to leave you. I'm going to America tomorrow. I'll study there to become a great chef like my father." I stared at him.
"Did you know this when you proposed to me?"
"Yes, but I haven't decided yet."
"Does your decision have something to do with me?" He nodded.
"I don't think you love me as much as I love you." I was baffled.
"But I do love you very much, Rui!" He shook his head.
"No, Sakura. You're just attracted to me. Besides, I can see very well who you really love…your cousin, which I guess is really not." I was startled but soon snapped out. I smiled.
"You're right. He's not." I paused. "Rui, will you say goodbye to me now?" He smiled and pecked me on the lips.
"Goodbye. I'll never forget you." He whispered. I gazed at his eyes and realized that he's right…I'm just attracted to him. I sighed.
"How come you're always right?" I whispered back sarcastically.
As soon as I was allowed to get out of my room, I ran to Room 206. When I opened the door I saw Ohgami sitting on the bed. His left arm was in cast and there were bandages on his face. He smiled as he saw me. I smiled back. I ran to him and he hugged me with his undamaged arm.
"I'm so glad you're okay, Sakura."
"Oh, Ohgami. You shouldn't have saved me. Look what happened to you." He shook his head.
"I don't care about me. I only care about you. I lo…" He stopped.
"Yes?" I eagerly asked. I thought he was going to say that he loves me. But then I found myself hoping that he will.
"Sorry, I forgot." I was disappointed. "What happened to Rui?"
"He's okay. He's leaving for America tomorrow."
"Oh, so he decided now. His parents told me about it yesterday. I thought he was going to decide against it since he loves you very much."
"He was planning to but he thought not to since I didn't love him as much. I'm just attracted to him." Ohgami raised his eyebrows.
"Really?"
"Yup! I realized that. Besides, I love someone else."
"Oh, did you meet somebody?"
"No, I've known him for a year. To tell you the truth, I'm such a fool for not noticing him. He's been there for me all the time. When I'm looking for the guy, he was always there to help and support me. I've always wanted someone who's just like him. I'm so stupid for not realizing that I needn't look for someone like him since he's single. But now I know. I just hope he feels the same way for me." Ohgami looked confused.
"I can't think of someone who's been with you all the time. Tell me who he is."
"You know him very well. Maybe even better than I do."
"Really? I can't think of someone…" I giggled. He's so selfless!
* * *
Finally, the day of my debut came. The day that I turned 18. And also, the day that became the most unforgettable of all…
I was resting on my chair, after continuously dancing, when Ohgami asked me to go out to the balcony with him. I thought that it was very familiar… Yes, Rui also asked me out to the balcony when he proposed to me. My eyes widened. Will Ohgami propose to me?! The idea made my heart melt.
"Sakura, I brought you here because I wanted to give my birthday present to you in person." He got something from his pocket. It was a small box. He opened it. Inside was the most beautiful diamond ring I ever saw.
"Wow! This is really ravishing, Ohgami."
"Sakura, it took me the whole night to realize I was the one you're talking about yesterday. I'm so pleased…grateful to be loved by a girl like you." He paused. "This chance is only once in a life time so I guess I have no choice but to say it now…Sakura, I love you. Ever since I met you, I loved you but it was hard to show my feelings for you since I was the captain…they might say I'm favoring you or something. But now I don't care anymore. I love you, Sakura, I love you." I was overwhelmed. I'm so happy!
"I love you too." He cupped my cheek and kissed me passionately with his soft velvety lips. As we parted, he noticed that he was still holding the ring. He held my hand and put it on me.
"Will you marry me, my love?" He asked, smiling. Tears formed in my eyes. Oh God, thank you! I've never been so happy in my whole life.
"Yes…Captain…"
* * *
The song ended.
I wrapped my arms around Ohgami's neck and he wrapped his on my waist. We looked at each other and slowly closed our eyes.
And we kissed with all our heart.
~Owari~
*Author's notes*
Hi everyone! So, what do you think? I hope you liked it! This is my first Sakura Wars Fanfic but I think it's good. It's one of my favorites. J Anyway, please review! If you do, I promise to review yours too. Thanks!
I promised in the previous chapter that I would explain why Ohgami wanted to be the godfather of Sakura's child. Well, it just shows how much he loved everything of Sakura. Even if the child would not be his(well, it will be his since he and Sakura got together in the end), he wanted to love and be close to it because he really loved Sakura. Do you get the point? Oh well…
