... ~*~ ... Wanting to Forget, Wishing to Remember ... ~*~ ...
~By: Lauren~
-Chapter 8-
"Where Are You Going?"
Hitomi stared down at her plate, moving the peas and mashed potatoes around in a little design. So far she had succeeded in making a big smiley face.
"It's rude to play with your food." Azumi snorted at Hitomi, smirking as if she had just beaten the girl in some kind of race.
"Shut up." Hitomi snapped back. She was sick and tired of the stuck-up comments that Azumi had been making towards her all dinner.
Van rolled his eyes while Azumi turned towards him, giving him large watery puppy dog eyes. "V-Van that rough....violent girl told me to shut up! She can't do that to a noble woman!"
"Hitomi can do what she wishes." Van retorted. This brought a smug smile to Hitomi's face. They were all having dinner down a long wooden table. Each had a plum purple velvet cushion on their seat while golden tassels hung from the pillows. The back of the chair was left uncovered, showing off the dark stained wooden back that was decorated with swirls of gold and silver. As not to create any unintentional jealous, nobody had chosen to sit at the head of the table. Van had insisted that Millerna or Dryden sat there but they insisted he sat there. In the end, nobody did. The seating of the table started with Dryden on one side and Millerna sitting across from him. Then Hitomi was next to Millerna and Van was next to Dryden. Azumi was next to Van and Merle was next to Hitomi. Allen was sitting next to Azumi and Celena was next to Allen. Gaddess was next to Merle. Then the table ended.
Hitomi glanced up at Van, blushing whenever he caught her eyes on him, which was a lot. She tried to push back the images of him telling her he loved her but it was so hard to do. She wanted her wish to come true. He looked so shy, sitting there quietly eating his dinner. She could do nothing but stare at him breathlessly while she tried to hide the looks she kept giving him. She was too scared of what his reaction would be. Would he still love her, even if she couldn't remember what past they had? Did it really matter if she remember or not? Would he....COULD he...love her? The questions haunted Hitomi continuously.
~*~
Where are you going
With your long face pulling down?
Don't hide away like an ocean
But you can't see, but you can smell
And the sound waves crash down
~*~
Van kept noticing Hitomi glancing at him with a strange sort of longing look. At this, his face crimsoned. Why would she want him? Hitomi wanted to go home, not to stay and rule a kingdom by his side. She had a family and a place in her world. Van had to give up on his love. She could never love him back, not with everything that had been happening to her. And then he had Azumi who was, he would admit, beautiful. Her insides weren't as pretty as her outsides though. She was stuck up and pushy. But he had to produce an heir to his throne soon, did he not? And he couldn't make Hitomi remember the past and their love. As Merle had told him, why would he want her to remember all the painful things that had happened to her? The best way to forget about Hitomi was to force himself to love someone else. Azumi had been the first to come along. He would at least pretend to love the girl until Hitomi returned home. That would help to ease his shattered heart.
Azumi turned towards Van, shunning Hitomi. She latched her arm around his, smirking as Hitomi hid a hurt expression. Van didn't pull away- he only sat there blankly staring at his plate.
~*~
I am no superman, not at all
I have no answers for you
I am no hero, oh that's for sure
But I do know one thing for sure
Is where you are is where I belong
~*~
Merle smirked, noticing the looks Hitomi kept sending Van. Why was the dense boy doing nothing?! Well, he WAS doing SOMETHING but it was a very stupid something. He was flirting right back with Azumi. The cat girl bounced angrily in her seat before her elbow knocked into her glass of water. The glass fell over with a shatter, sending little pieces along with water all over the floor. "I'm sorry!! I'm sorry!" Merle winced as all eyes at the table locked on her. She got up to clean the mess.
"Don't worry about it." Van ordered Merle to sit back down while a maid walked over and calmly began to clean it all up. The maid frowned. How many glasses and plates were these people planning to break? If they kept this up at their rate the castle would have no more glass things left.
Allen sighed as Azumi ignored him. The lovely woman just kept brushing off all of his moves towards her. He tried to block out his sister's joyful giggles over something that Gaddess had said to her. Those two seemed so inseparable lately. He turned around, clearing his throat to catch Azumi's attention but she made no move towards him. She only kept on talking to Van. So he cleared his throat again.
Celena turned towards him. "Brother, are you sick? Do you want some water to drink?"
Allen sighed. "No I'm not sick." He hung his head, hoping that Azumi might notice. Of course, she didn't.
Millerna glanced over at her husband with a sigh. Dryden could only shake his head.
~*~
I do know, where you go, is where I want to be
Where are you going, where do you go?
Are you looking for answers to questions under the stars?
If along the way you are growing weary,
You can rest with me until a brighter day
It's okay
~*~
"I'm going to tell him. I'm going to tell him. I'm going to tell him." Hitomi repeated, pacing back and forth in the hallway. She was waiting for the king to emerge from his meeting. She swore if the floor had been made of carpet, there would be none left in the spot she was walking in. Finally, after what seemed like hours, he stepped out. Van paused in the doorway and turned, talking to someone. Hitomi couldn't see whom he was with so she tried to gather his attention.
"Van! Van!!" She called out to him nervously, her entire body trembling as she gathered up her courage.
Van turned to her, smiling. She paused. What was that she had just seen in his eyes? Regret? Sorrow? Just WHAT was that meeting about? But Hitomi's thought process stopped as Van walked into the hallway now- with Azumi clinging to his arm.
"Yes Hitomi?" He walked over to her, Azumi smiling gleefully while she hung onto him.
"Nothing." Hitomi mumbled before turning tail and retreating down the hallway.
"What was that about dear?" Azumi bounced with an evil glint in her eye.
"I don't know." Van replied while he tried to nurse a growing headache. "Those advisors just won't let up..."
"I think it's good that they're persistent. It'll get things done around here, like our wedding arrangements." And with that said, the two separated, each heading to gather a good night's rest.
~*~
I am no superman
I have no answers for you
I am no hero, oh that's for sure
But I do know one thing for sure
Is where you are, is where I belong
I do know, where you go
Is where I want to be
~*~
Hitomi looked up at Van as he dodged under a quick-moving sword. The king was sparing outside with his guard trainees. His brow dripped with sweat as his muscles shined in the sunlight. With another swirl, Van held his opponent by the neck with his sword. Letting him go, Van smiled and began the process all over again. The Mystic Moon girl was sitting across the yard in the grass, unknown to Van or any others.
Hitomi took advantage of the opportunity to just look at Van. She studied the contours of his face quietly. She figured it was best to make a million memories in the little time she had.
Van paused. He swore he had just noticed a blur of honey colored hair in the distance. Taking his eyes off of his opponent, he looked over in the direction where Hitomi was sitting. He blushed as he noticed her watching him. Then he found himself sprawled on the ground with a sword pointed at his chest. "Great. That'll impress her." He thought to himself as he shook his head. He never should have taken his eyes away but still, he was glad she was there in a way. But what did it matter? He was going to marry Azumi soon. He had to forget Hitomi. The only reason he was marrying her WAS to forget Hitomi.
Hitomi smirked as Van went plundering into the ground. He deserved it after he had discovered her watching. Especially after he had spent nearly all morning and lunch with Azumi. She giggled. His blush had only added to his beauty. Hitomi doubted she could ever tell the king of her feelings. She had come close, but the moment had been ruined. She was partly glad of this for she knew if Van had been alone, she would have only frozen up. She would find it easier to say the words if she could only think them.
There had been a time when thinking the words were as easy as breathing, but of course Hitomi had no memory of this. She had no memory of watching Van like this, sighing over every expression that graced his features. But she wasn't that girl with memories anymore.
What would her past self have thought if she had been in Hitomi's position? Little did she know that she would have made sure that their love for each other was returned both ways. She would have never allowed her love to be hurt if she could help it.
What was she so afraid of? Hitomi had been thinking that question over and over again for the last night and day. She had spent her day mostly mulling over her thoughts in her room, eating lunch and then spying on Van while he sparred. And she always thought what WAS she so afraid of? Were her fears more important than that glint of disappointment that seemed to flicker in Van's maroon eyes when she avoided his gaze?
~*~
Where are you going, where do you go?
Where do you go, where are you going?
Where do you go?
~*~
Yukari would laugh at her. Hitomi could hear her friends mocking voice. "Can't 'fess up to it, can you Hitomi? Aren't you the one who is always telling everyone that they need to live fully in whatever time they have? And here you are, afraid of the future that you can't enjoy the very thing you so fear losing! Pathetic if you ask me. You'll lose him if you don't stand up and state your feelings. Be brave. You need to take your own advice before it's too late."
Maybe Van would leave her for good because she couldn't confess her love to him. "Maybe he'll believe that I don't love him back and he'll leave me to find someone who will." She thought to herself. "Maybe he deserves someone who will..."
Van clapped his hands, dusting the dirt off of them. Practice was over for now.
Hitomi stood up, pushing away her thoughts. She smiled. She would bring a towel or something over for him to wipe off on. Or maybe she could get him some water. But her plans were ruined as Lady Azumi ran up to Van, throwing a wet cloth over his shoulders happily.
Azumi leaned in, massaging the cool towel against his fiery hot skin.
Hitomi felt tears prickle in her eyes and she turned her back to Van, missing his annoyed look. She sunk back down into the grass, closing her eyes as an exhausting feeling enveloped her body.
Then she found herself back in the familiar darkness. As if on cue, the same voice spoke to her.
This time it sounded so cryptic it frightened Hitomi.
"The more you love, the more you are betrayed. And the more likely you are to be stabbed in the depths of your heart." It sounded much like a warning.
"That's not true! What is that supposed to mean any ways?!" Hitomi snarled angrily. "Why do you always speak to me like you're some kind of poem book?!"
The voice seemed to frown at her insolence. "The rope connected to your destiny is very weak...but the rope that connects you to the stars is...."
And Hitomi's eyes were staring up at the dimming afternoon sun. It was getting near dusk. She had fallen asleep outside and was now shivering, her clothes a bit damp from the earth. Trying to forget what the voice had said, Hitomi came to a decision. She would tell Van how she felt no matter what, plus, then Gaddess would have to confess to Celena also. Even if she was scared, even if she was afraid and even if he rejected her, it wouldn't matter because she could still go home and have to never see him again. The decision was made and Hitomi knew she had to do it now, for if she didn't she would surely loose all of her confidence right then. Hitomi was going to prove to that evil voice that it was wrong. She believed that the more you love someone, the happier you are and the more they love back.
Of course she didn't know her belief was about to be proven wrong.
Hitomi stretched out like a regal cat before she sauntered into the castle, heading for Van's room. But soon she found herself lost, wandering from hallway to hallway.
~*~
I am no Superman, I have no answers for you
I am no hero, oh that's for sure
But I do know one thing, is where you are,
Is where I belong
I do know where you go, is where I want to be.
Where are you going, where do you go?
~*~
"Lady Azumi. I will ask you once more, please leave." Van growled at the woman, clenching his hands into fists. They were in the castle study, both speaking in hoarse whispers.
"I will not leave. I once heard of your love for this Hitomi girl but I never believed the tale to be true. And then I heard she returned but has forgotten you. So why hold onto that love? She was irresponsible enough to forget you. If she loved you, she would never have been able to forget you." Azumi taunted, running her fingers down Van's arm. "You are marrying me. Not her."
"Shut up." Van felt a heavy sadness fill his heart. Her words sounded so true. What was the use? Hitomi had forgotten him. Forgotten their love. She was going to return home one day and he'd be left all alone for a second time. "You know not of what you speak." Van rubbed his forehead.
"But I know plenty. Forget that girl as she has forgotten about you." Azumi ran her hands along his shoulders. He relaxed into her smooth touch. "The kingdom needs a heir to the throne soon. You want to do all you can for your country, do you not? So why can't you marry me? Produce a heir?" The poor boy was playing right into Azumi's hands. She hid the mischievous smirk that was on her face.
Van sighed, letting her now soothing voice take over him a bit. She was right. Hitomi was gone from his grasp. Their love had disappeared over those two years and it would never be found again. He had to think of his country first. "But..." He began.
Azumi interrupted him. "I know...it hurts....but....I'll help you...forget about the pain...." And pursing her lips, Azumi swooped down towards Van. She pressed up against him, letting her lips sink onto his.
Van was taken back in surprise, being in too much shock to move so he merely looked forward with widened eyes while she kept kissing him. Then he heard a tiny gasp that was barely audible, except when the king tried to look at who was there, there was nothing but the ajar door.
~*~
Tell me where are you going, where do you go?
Where?
Let's go.
~*~
Lauren: I broke something! Yeah! Oh, cliffhanger. I'm so evil. What did you all think of the new chapter? Thanks you so much for all the great support! Ick, I've been so tried and busy this week I feel I haven't been able to write as much. It's been a long week. I hope everybody had a good Halloween! I was an elf! And I don't own the song "Where Are You Going" by the Dave Matthews Band. I've started writing the next chapter and I have it planned out so hopefully it'll be out soon. I know it's a pain waiting for a new chapter in stories but I just don't have the time to sit down and write it ALL out. And when I post it chapter by chapter then I get feedback, which I love. Please review and thank you again! Hope you enjoyed it!
~By: Lauren~
-Chapter 8-
"Where Are You Going?"
Hitomi stared down at her plate, moving the peas and mashed potatoes around in a little design. So far she had succeeded in making a big smiley face.
"It's rude to play with your food." Azumi snorted at Hitomi, smirking as if she had just beaten the girl in some kind of race.
"Shut up." Hitomi snapped back. She was sick and tired of the stuck-up comments that Azumi had been making towards her all dinner.
Van rolled his eyes while Azumi turned towards him, giving him large watery puppy dog eyes. "V-Van that rough....violent girl told me to shut up! She can't do that to a noble woman!"
"Hitomi can do what she wishes." Van retorted. This brought a smug smile to Hitomi's face. They were all having dinner down a long wooden table. Each had a plum purple velvet cushion on their seat while golden tassels hung from the pillows. The back of the chair was left uncovered, showing off the dark stained wooden back that was decorated with swirls of gold and silver. As not to create any unintentional jealous, nobody had chosen to sit at the head of the table. Van had insisted that Millerna or Dryden sat there but they insisted he sat there. In the end, nobody did. The seating of the table started with Dryden on one side and Millerna sitting across from him. Then Hitomi was next to Millerna and Van was next to Dryden. Azumi was next to Van and Merle was next to Hitomi. Allen was sitting next to Azumi and Celena was next to Allen. Gaddess was next to Merle. Then the table ended.
Hitomi glanced up at Van, blushing whenever he caught her eyes on him, which was a lot. She tried to push back the images of him telling her he loved her but it was so hard to do. She wanted her wish to come true. He looked so shy, sitting there quietly eating his dinner. She could do nothing but stare at him breathlessly while she tried to hide the looks she kept giving him. She was too scared of what his reaction would be. Would he still love her, even if she couldn't remember what past they had? Did it really matter if she remember or not? Would he....COULD he...love her? The questions haunted Hitomi continuously.
~*~
Where are you going
With your long face pulling down?
Don't hide away like an ocean
But you can't see, but you can smell
And the sound waves crash down
~*~
Van kept noticing Hitomi glancing at him with a strange sort of longing look. At this, his face crimsoned. Why would she want him? Hitomi wanted to go home, not to stay and rule a kingdom by his side. She had a family and a place in her world. Van had to give up on his love. She could never love him back, not with everything that had been happening to her. And then he had Azumi who was, he would admit, beautiful. Her insides weren't as pretty as her outsides though. She was stuck up and pushy. But he had to produce an heir to his throne soon, did he not? And he couldn't make Hitomi remember the past and their love. As Merle had told him, why would he want her to remember all the painful things that had happened to her? The best way to forget about Hitomi was to force himself to love someone else. Azumi had been the first to come along. He would at least pretend to love the girl until Hitomi returned home. That would help to ease his shattered heart.
Azumi turned towards Van, shunning Hitomi. She latched her arm around his, smirking as Hitomi hid a hurt expression. Van didn't pull away- he only sat there blankly staring at his plate.
~*~
I am no superman, not at all
I have no answers for you
I am no hero, oh that's for sure
But I do know one thing for sure
Is where you are is where I belong
~*~
Merle smirked, noticing the looks Hitomi kept sending Van. Why was the dense boy doing nothing?! Well, he WAS doing SOMETHING but it was a very stupid something. He was flirting right back with Azumi. The cat girl bounced angrily in her seat before her elbow knocked into her glass of water. The glass fell over with a shatter, sending little pieces along with water all over the floor. "I'm sorry!! I'm sorry!" Merle winced as all eyes at the table locked on her. She got up to clean the mess.
"Don't worry about it." Van ordered Merle to sit back down while a maid walked over and calmly began to clean it all up. The maid frowned. How many glasses and plates were these people planning to break? If they kept this up at their rate the castle would have no more glass things left.
Allen sighed as Azumi ignored him. The lovely woman just kept brushing off all of his moves towards her. He tried to block out his sister's joyful giggles over something that Gaddess had said to her. Those two seemed so inseparable lately. He turned around, clearing his throat to catch Azumi's attention but she made no move towards him. She only kept on talking to Van. So he cleared his throat again.
Celena turned towards him. "Brother, are you sick? Do you want some water to drink?"
Allen sighed. "No I'm not sick." He hung his head, hoping that Azumi might notice. Of course, she didn't.
Millerna glanced over at her husband with a sigh. Dryden could only shake his head.
~*~
I do know, where you go, is where I want to be
Where are you going, where do you go?
Are you looking for answers to questions under the stars?
If along the way you are growing weary,
You can rest with me until a brighter day
It's okay
~*~
"I'm going to tell him. I'm going to tell him. I'm going to tell him." Hitomi repeated, pacing back and forth in the hallway. She was waiting for the king to emerge from his meeting. She swore if the floor had been made of carpet, there would be none left in the spot she was walking in. Finally, after what seemed like hours, he stepped out. Van paused in the doorway and turned, talking to someone. Hitomi couldn't see whom he was with so she tried to gather his attention.
"Van! Van!!" She called out to him nervously, her entire body trembling as she gathered up her courage.
Van turned to her, smiling. She paused. What was that she had just seen in his eyes? Regret? Sorrow? Just WHAT was that meeting about? But Hitomi's thought process stopped as Van walked into the hallway now- with Azumi clinging to his arm.
"Yes Hitomi?" He walked over to her, Azumi smiling gleefully while she hung onto him.
"Nothing." Hitomi mumbled before turning tail and retreating down the hallway.
"What was that about dear?" Azumi bounced with an evil glint in her eye.
"I don't know." Van replied while he tried to nurse a growing headache. "Those advisors just won't let up..."
"I think it's good that they're persistent. It'll get things done around here, like our wedding arrangements." And with that said, the two separated, each heading to gather a good night's rest.
~*~
I am no superman
I have no answers for you
I am no hero, oh that's for sure
But I do know one thing for sure
Is where you are, is where I belong
I do know, where you go
Is where I want to be
~*~
Hitomi looked up at Van as he dodged under a quick-moving sword. The king was sparing outside with his guard trainees. His brow dripped with sweat as his muscles shined in the sunlight. With another swirl, Van held his opponent by the neck with his sword. Letting him go, Van smiled and began the process all over again. The Mystic Moon girl was sitting across the yard in the grass, unknown to Van or any others.
Hitomi took advantage of the opportunity to just look at Van. She studied the contours of his face quietly. She figured it was best to make a million memories in the little time she had.
Van paused. He swore he had just noticed a blur of honey colored hair in the distance. Taking his eyes off of his opponent, he looked over in the direction where Hitomi was sitting. He blushed as he noticed her watching him. Then he found himself sprawled on the ground with a sword pointed at his chest. "Great. That'll impress her." He thought to himself as he shook his head. He never should have taken his eyes away but still, he was glad she was there in a way. But what did it matter? He was going to marry Azumi soon. He had to forget Hitomi. The only reason he was marrying her WAS to forget Hitomi.
Hitomi smirked as Van went plundering into the ground. He deserved it after he had discovered her watching. Especially after he had spent nearly all morning and lunch with Azumi. She giggled. His blush had only added to his beauty. Hitomi doubted she could ever tell the king of her feelings. She had come close, but the moment had been ruined. She was partly glad of this for she knew if Van had been alone, she would have only frozen up. She would find it easier to say the words if she could only think them.
There had been a time when thinking the words were as easy as breathing, but of course Hitomi had no memory of this. She had no memory of watching Van like this, sighing over every expression that graced his features. But she wasn't that girl with memories anymore.
What would her past self have thought if she had been in Hitomi's position? Little did she know that she would have made sure that their love for each other was returned both ways. She would have never allowed her love to be hurt if she could help it.
What was she so afraid of? Hitomi had been thinking that question over and over again for the last night and day. She had spent her day mostly mulling over her thoughts in her room, eating lunch and then spying on Van while he sparred. And she always thought what WAS she so afraid of? Were her fears more important than that glint of disappointment that seemed to flicker in Van's maroon eyes when she avoided his gaze?
~*~
Where are you going, where do you go?
Where do you go, where are you going?
Where do you go?
~*~
Yukari would laugh at her. Hitomi could hear her friends mocking voice. "Can't 'fess up to it, can you Hitomi? Aren't you the one who is always telling everyone that they need to live fully in whatever time they have? And here you are, afraid of the future that you can't enjoy the very thing you so fear losing! Pathetic if you ask me. You'll lose him if you don't stand up and state your feelings. Be brave. You need to take your own advice before it's too late."
Maybe Van would leave her for good because she couldn't confess her love to him. "Maybe he'll believe that I don't love him back and he'll leave me to find someone who will." She thought to herself. "Maybe he deserves someone who will..."
Van clapped his hands, dusting the dirt off of them. Practice was over for now.
Hitomi stood up, pushing away her thoughts. She smiled. She would bring a towel or something over for him to wipe off on. Or maybe she could get him some water. But her plans were ruined as Lady Azumi ran up to Van, throwing a wet cloth over his shoulders happily.
Azumi leaned in, massaging the cool towel against his fiery hot skin.
Hitomi felt tears prickle in her eyes and she turned her back to Van, missing his annoyed look. She sunk back down into the grass, closing her eyes as an exhausting feeling enveloped her body.
Then she found herself back in the familiar darkness. As if on cue, the same voice spoke to her.
This time it sounded so cryptic it frightened Hitomi.
"The more you love, the more you are betrayed. And the more likely you are to be stabbed in the depths of your heart." It sounded much like a warning.
"That's not true! What is that supposed to mean any ways?!" Hitomi snarled angrily. "Why do you always speak to me like you're some kind of poem book?!"
The voice seemed to frown at her insolence. "The rope connected to your destiny is very weak...but the rope that connects you to the stars is...."
And Hitomi's eyes were staring up at the dimming afternoon sun. It was getting near dusk. She had fallen asleep outside and was now shivering, her clothes a bit damp from the earth. Trying to forget what the voice had said, Hitomi came to a decision. She would tell Van how she felt no matter what, plus, then Gaddess would have to confess to Celena also. Even if she was scared, even if she was afraid and even if he rejected her, it wouldn't matter because she could still go home and have to never see him again. The decision was made and Hitomi knew she had to do it now, for if she didn't she would surely loose all of her confidence right then. Hitomi was going to prove to that evil voice that it was wrong. She believed that the more you love someone, the happier you are and the more they love back.
Of course she didn't know her belief was about to be proven wrong.
Hitomi stretched out like a regal cat before she sauntered into the castle, heading for Van's room. But soon she found herself lost, wandering from hallway to hallway.
~*~
I am no Superman, I have no answers for you
I am no hero, oh that's for sure
But I do know one thing, is where you are,
Is where I belong
I do know where you go, is where I want to be.
Where are you going, where do you go?
~*~
"Lady Azumi. I will ask you once more, please leave." Van growled at the woman, clenching his hands into fists. They were in the castle study, both speaking in hoarse whispers.
"I will not leave. I once heard of your love for this Hitomi girl but I never believed the tale to be true. And then I heard she returned but has forgotten you. So why hold onto that love? She was irresponsible enough to forget you. If she loved you, she would never have been able to forget you." Azumi taunted, running her fingers down Van's arm. "You are marrying me. Not her."
"Shut up." Van felt a heavy sadness fill his heart. Her words sounded so true. What was the use? Hitomi had forgotten him. Forgotten their love. She was going to return home one day and he'd be left all alone for a second time. "You know not of what you speak." Van rubbed his forehead.
"But I know plenty. Forget that girl as she has forgotten about you." Azumi ran her hands along his shoulders. He relaxed into her smooth touch. "The kingdom needs a heir to the throne soon. You want to do all you can for your country, do you not? So why can't you marry me? Produce a heir?" The poor boy was playing right into Azumi's hands. She hid the mischievous smirk that was on her face.
Van sighed, letting her now soothing voice take over him a bit. She was right. Hitomi was gone from his grasp. Their love had disappeared over those two years and it would never be found again. He had to think of his country first. "But..." He began.
Azumi interrupted him. "I know...it hurts....but....I'll help you...forget about the pain...." And pursing her lips, Azumi swooped down towards Van. She pressed up against him, letting her lips sink onto his.
Van was taken back in surprise, being in too much shock to move so he merely looked forward with widened eyes while she kept kissing him. Then he heard a tiny gasp that was barely audible, except when the king tried to look at who was there, there was nothing but the ajar door.
~*~
Tell me where are you going, where do you go?
Where?
Let's go.
~*~
Lauren: I broke something! Yeah! Oh, cliffhanger. I'm so evil. What did you all think of the new chapter? Thanks you so much for all the great support! Ick, I've been so tried and busy this week I feel I haven't been able to write as much. It's been a long week. I hope everybody had a good Halloween! I was an elf! And I don't own the song "Where Are You Going" by the Dave Matthews Band. I've started writing the next chapter and I have it planned out so hopefully it'll be out soon. I know it's a pain waiting for a new chapter in stories but I just don't have the time to sit down and write it ALL out. And when I post it chapter by chapter then I get feedback, which I love. Please review and thank you again! Hope you enjoyed it!
