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Part 1: Around the World
Chapter 6: Trouble in England and a Chance Encounter
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Two and a half months have elapsed since Tsukushi jumped on the ship. Their next destination: England. This time Ryoko declined to go with them. She thought they would probably need all the quality time they could get before the vacation ends.
"Doumyoji I'm starving, let's eat lunch."
"I know a place." He took her hand and walked two blocks then he stopped all of a sudden. Tsukushi looked up expecting to see a restaurant but she saw a clothing store. Tsukushi looked at Doumyoji, puzzled. Tsukasa started walking down and that's when Tsukushi noticed the restaurant was below the store. They entered and Tsukushi was amazed. The place had dim lights. The carpet and walls were red. There were black booths for four. After Tsukushi was done being amazed she sighed. Doumyouji only eats at rich places. She was appalled at spending $500 (US dollars) for lunch, but for Doumyouji that was the usual.
They finished in an hour and continued to sight see.
All of a sudden they heard a lot of noise, "Ahhh!" "Get down!" [BANG BANG]
Tsukushi froze, was that a gunshot? Tsukasa instantly shielded her body with his and pushed her to the floor, but not before getting shot. A bullet grazed Doumyouji's left arm. He bit his lip from crying out loud. He didn't want to alarm Tsukushi. When the shooting stopped and the noise subsided they got up. Tsukushi's heart was beating rapidly. She had never seen a gun much less hear a gun shot. She was just glad they escaped the situation unscratched.
She looked at Doumyouji who was making calls on his cell phone. Tsukushi felt something trickling on her hand. She looked down and saw blood. Her hand was holding Doumyouji's left arm. She looked up at him, he didn't notice her and continued talking.
"You're shot," Tsukushi whispered, unable to believe he was hurt. "Tsukasa!"
Tsukasa stopped talking and turned to look at her. "Why didn't you tell me you were shot?!? You have to go to the hospital."
"It's ok, I was just graced." Tsukushi was too frazzled to correct him she knew he meant grazed. There was so much blood trickling down.
"I don't care, let's go!" Tsukushi pulled Tsukasa along, but she stopped. "Where's the hospital?" Tsukasa grinned at her. "How can you be smiling at a time like this?" Tsukushi shouted at him.
Tsukasa used his right hand and pulled her towards him. "I'm happy you're worried about me."
Tsukushi calmed down, if he was able to think coherently maybe it wasn't that serious. Tsukushi released her and said, "Let's go."
Tsukasa was treated in ER. There were a lot of others who were victims of the shooting.
"Miss?" One of the nurses asked, "Can you please fill this out for him?" and gave Tsukushi a clipboard.
Tsukushi took it and went to sit down while the doctors were bandaging him up. The form was in English but she knew what it was saying. Luckily I was studying with Doumyoji, she thought.
While Tsukushi was busy filling in the form a man in a black suit went to talk to Doumyouji. It was one of the people he was busy calling. "Did you find them?" Tsukasa said in Japanese.
"Not yet. I called everyone and they're searching as we speak. They won't get away."
"Was that intentional?"
"No, from what I've heard it was a drive by shooting. No one was the target." That made Tsukasa even madder. Someone needed to give these idiots a lesson.
"Find them. Fast. I'll teach them that nobody gets away with shooting Doumyouji Tsukasa." His eyes were cold and sharp. The doctors and nurses noticed the change in him and quickly bandaged him. They were scared at the tone of his voice. They didn't know who he was or what he might do.
At this time, Tsukushi popped back in. "Nurse? I finished filling it out," and gave back the clipboard. "How is he?" Tsukushi asked the doctor. "He's fine. Lost a bit of blood but nothing a good night's rest can't cure."
Tsukasa's scary expression immediately disappeared when Tsukushi entered. He placed his right hand on her cheek. "I told you I was fine." He had a very warm, very caring expression.
Tsukushi started tearing. "Baka!" He yelled at her, "Why are you crying? I just told you I was fine."
"Bu-But you were shot. I was so scared it was fatal. You always try to protect to me and-and." Tsukushi couldn't continue. She was really scared at the time.
Tsukasa pulled Tsukushi to him. "I'm fine." The doctor and nurse left them alone. They were both astonished that this man had such gentle eyes when looking at her when moments before his eyes looked ruthless. They smiled, must be the power of love.
Since Tsukasa's injury wasn't serious they didn't have to stay at the hospital long. They returned to the ship. It was still early only 4 o'clock. Tsukushi ordered Doumyouji to bed.
"Only if you're in it with me." Tsukushi bopped him on the head.
"Hey! You're hitting an injured man."
Tsukushi's eye twitched, "Really? I didn't notice." She paused and said, "Doumyouji, you lost a lot of blood if you had gone to the hospital immediately maybe you wouldn't have lost so much, but you were being stubborn so now you're going to pay for it. Stay in bed."
Doumyouji opened his mouth to argue but decided not to. Tsukushi saw that he wasn't going to protest anymore said, "Good. I'm going to go out. I'll be back in an hour." Doumyouji didn't ask where she was going, probably to Ryoko. When Tsukushi left, he took out his cell and continued making calls.
Tsukushi didn't go to find Ryoko. She needed time by herself. She went to the sun deck. No one was there, probably because they were all touring around England. She sat down on the bench, pulled up her legs and curled up into a ball. She cried her heart out. She couldn't forget the fear she felt at seeing his blood on her hand.
Her thoughts were filled with Doumyouji that she didn't notice someone sat next to her. When her cries subsided the person spoke up, "Don't harm yourself. There's always a rainbow after every thunderstorm." Tsukushi's head shot up and looked at the guy who said those words. He was old. He had white hair and wrinkles, but he didn't look frail.
"Iie, you're mistaken. I'm not crying because I'm hurt. I thought I almost lost someone today, someone important to me."
"That person must be very important to deserve your tears. Is it a family member?"
"Iie, my boyfriend."
"Ahh, love. There was a time when I was foolish enough to give someone the ability to hurt me." The man got up. "Here are some words from a person who has lived longer than you. No one is worth crying for." He turned to leave.
Tsukushi shot up, "Iie!" The man stopped walking and turned his head back to her. "You're wrong! It is only when you love someone fully and unconditionally that you can truly enjoy life."
He laughed, "Spoken truly like a woman in love." He paused. "Maybe you're right, but is it worth all the heartbreak you'll have along the road?"
Tsukushi didn't hesitate in her response, "It is! The feelings I have, the joy, the love, and the heart pounding excitement, even a second of these feelings will be enough for me to live on. It's not the receiving that makes you happiest; it's the ability to give yourself freely and unconditionally. To let go and know that the other person is going to catch you."
He smiled at her but it was very bitter. "You speak with experience. Then you're a better person than I ever was. I'll take your words to heart Makino Tsukushi." He left.
"Matte!" She ran to where he turned but she didn't see him anywhere. She wanted to ask him how he knew her name.
She decided she had enough fresh air and walked back to Tsukasa. Tsukushi thought that man was very cynical. He spoke like he was loved and then betrayed. She wished he had told her who he was. It didn't seem right, the way he parted. That bitter smile made her ache at the thought of the pain the man must've suffered.
When she reached Doumyouji's room she thought of something. She could cook him dinner. But, Tsukushi thought, where would I find a kitchen? Then she thought of the diner, where Tsukasa and her first ate dinner. She went there to ask.
The people there recognized her and asked where Doumyouji was. None of them knew he was hurt and Tsukushi didn't feel the need to divulge the information so she just said he was tired so he went to take a nap. They didn't believe her, but none of them said anything. They didn't think she lied about being in bed but they doubted he was tired.
Tsukushi, oblivious to their thoughts, asked if she could borrow their kitchen for half an hour.
"Ehhh? What for?"
"I want to cook for Doumyouji."
"Is our food not good enough?" asked the manager.
"Iie, iie" Tsuksuhi shook her head. She didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. "I just wanted to cook dinner for him."
"Ahh, love" everyone said. Tsukushi blushed. "We'll let you use our kitchen."
The chefs didn't mind. Everyone helped her but she was only making a meal for two and didn't need help. She was very adept at cutting. One of the chefs joked, "If you ever get tired of Doumyouji-sama I'll take you."
"As if she'll want you. Doumyouji Corporations is worth billions." They all laughed, including Tsukushi.
Tsukushi borrowed a transportable pot with gas so that she could keep the food warm while they ate. Some of the waiters volunteered to bring the stuff up for her, but she declined, saying that she could manage.
She stopped in front of Doumyouji's room but realized she didn't have the key to his room, so she went into her room to go through their connecting door. She took a deep breath before going through.
She opened the door and saw Doumyouji on the bed talking on his cell phone. He was talking really softly. "Where are they?" There was a moment of silence, and then Doumyouji said, "I'll be there." Just then Doumyouji noticed Tsukushi at the corner of his eye. "I'll talk to you later." And closed the phone.
"What was that all about?" Tsukushi asked.
"Nothing."
"Don't lie to me. You called people to find the guys that shot you this afternoon right?" Tsukasa's silence was proof that she was right. "What are you going to do with them?"
"I'm going to beat them into a pulp so that they'll never think of doing something like this again."
"But you're not going to kill them right?" Tsukasa didn't say anything. Tsukushi dropped her things and jumped on the bed. She grabbed Tsukasa's shirt. "Promise me you won't kill them. It doesn't matter what they did. Don't stoop to their level."
"Okay, I promise you."
Tsukushi smiled and let go of Tsukasa. "Arigato." She went back to where she dropped her things. "I brought dinner."
"Ehh?"
"You said you wanted to eat the stew I talked about right? So I decided to cook it for you now. If you like it I'll make it for you again." Tsukushi set everything up.
"Time to stomach poor people food. Here we go." Tsukasa took a bite.
"How is it?"
"It's good." Tsukasa was very shocked it was actually good.
"Alright! It's the first time I heard you say that."
"Really?"
"Really, it's like you don't understand how much work goes into preparing food or maybe your tongue has just been spoiled." Tsukushi paused, "But I'm really glad you like it. Maybe your tastes are gradually adapting to common people's level. That's a good sign."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Because I'd like to think that we could both eat the same foods and enjoy it."
"Then why don't you adapt to my tastes?"
"That's out of the question. I couldn't afford your tastes. You could spend $1000 a meal (US dollars) and not blink an eye."
"Baka, when you're with me you don't have to worry about money."
"I'm not in this relationship for your money."
"I know you're not, it's something I freely give." The words 'freely give' reminded Tsukushi of the words she said to the old man.
"Tsukushi, what's wrong?" Tsukasa noticed her mood suddenly changed.
"Nothing, I was just remembering a conversation I had this afternoon with an old man. He seemed really sad, but he didn't stay long enough for me to ask."
Tsukasa flicked a finger at Tsukushi's forehead. "Ouch! Doumyouji, What'd you do that for?"
"Don't worry so much about other people." Tsukushi rubbed her forehead. "Did you know you called me Tsukasa this afternoon, when you realized I was shot?"
Tsukushi blushed. "He-he-he, Did I?"
"Don't fain ignorance."
"You mean feign. You're as bad as ever."
"Don't change the subject," Tsukasa said bitingly. "I liked it when you said my name. Say it again."
Tsukushi blushed, "No!"
"Why not?"
"I just don't want to."
"Don't be so stubborn!"
"Stop pestering me!" They both got mad at each other. Tsukushi sighed, "Why are we always bickering like children?"
"That's because you're an idiot."
Tsukushi's eye twitched. "Look who's talking."
"You're just being stubborn. What's the problem with saying my name?"
"Tsukasa," she whispered. Although it was soft Tsukasa still heard. He got up, went to her and hugged her. She didn't know how much one word could mean to him. But to him it wasn't just a word. It was another stepping stone that signified their relationship was growing deeper.
They finished eating dinner. "It's getting late. I'm going to go back to my room." She went back through their adjoining door.
She took a bath, brushed her teeth and went to sleep. **They were walking down the streets, when all of a sudden Tsukushi hears a gunshot and Tsukasa collapses in front of her. This time he wasn't grazed; he was shot in the chest. Tsuk** asa!!!! Tsukushi shot up. She was drenched with sweat. It was just a dream, Tsukushi thought. She got up, opened the window and looked outside her window. She didn't think she could go back to sleep. She looked at the clock, 3:30. She sighed, why couldn't it be closer to morning? She turned and looked at the adjoining door. She wondered if Tsukasa was asleep yet. She decided to take a peek. She turned the knob and peeked in.
"Tsukushi?" Tsukasa had heard a sound coming from the door.
"Yeah."
"How come you're not asleep?" Tsukasa's eyes widened when he saw the tears coming down Tsukushi's face.
"I-I had a dream. You died." Tsukasa got up and went to her.
"I'm here. I'm alright." Tsukasa hugged Tsukushi until her tears subsided. "Do you want to stay with me tonight?"
Tsukushi jumped out of his arms. "Wh-what are you thinking?"
"I'm not the kind of guy that takes advantage of a girl like this."
"Yes you are." Tsukasa's vein showed on the side of his forehead.
"I promise you I won't do anything." Tsukushi agreed to stay. She really didn't want to go back to her room.
"You promised."
"Yeah yeah," Tsukasa was annoyed that Tsukushi didn't trust him.
They got in bed. Tsukasa had his arm under her and Tsukushi had her arm over his body. Tsukushi could smell Tsukasa's scent all around. It was very soothing. "Arigato Tsukasa."
"Baka, what are you saying thank you for? I'll always be there."
Tsukushi smiled, "Aishiteru."
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The ** means it's a dream and [ ] is the sound ************************************************************************
Part 1: Around the World
Chapter 6: Trouble in England and a Chance Encounter
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Two and a half months have elapsed since Tsukushi jumped on the ship. Their next destination: England. This time Ryoko declined to go with them. She thought they would probably need all the quality time they could get before the vacation ends.
"Doumyoji I'm starving, let's eat lunch."
"I know a place." He took her hand and walked two blocks then he stopped all of a sudden. Tsukushi looked up expecting to see a restaurant but she saw a clothing store. Tsukushi looked at Doumyoji, puzzled. Tsukasa started walking down and that's when Tsukushi noticed the restaurant was below the store. They entered and Tsukushi was amazed. The place had dim lights. The carpet and walls were red. There were black booths for four. After Tsukushi was done being amazed she sighed. Doumyouji only eats at rich places. She was appalled at spending $500 (US dollars) for lunch, but for Doumyouji that was the usual.
They finished in an hour and continued to sight see.
All of a sudden they heard a lot of noise, "Ahhh!" "Get down!" [BANG BANG]
Tsukushi froze, was that a gunshot? Tsukasa instantly shielded her body with his and pushed her to the floor, but not before getting shot. A bullet grazed Doumyouji's left arm. He bit his lip from crying out loud. He didn't want to alarm Tsukushi. When the shooting stopped and the noise subsided they got up. Tsukushi's heart was beating rapidly. She had never seen a gun much less hear a gun shot. She was just glad they escaped the situation unscratched.
She looked at Doumyouji who was making calls on his cell phone. Tsukushi felt something trickling on her hand. She looked down and saw blood. Her hand was holding Doumyouji's left arm. She looked up at him, he didn't notice her and continued talking.
"You're shot," Tsukushi whispered, unable to believe he was hurt. "Tsukasa!"
Tsukasa stopped talking and turned to look at her. "Why didn't you tell me you were shot?!? You have to go to the hospital."
"It's ok, I was just graced." Tsukushi was too frazzled to correct him she knew he meant grazed. There was so much blood trickling down.
"I don't care, let's go!" Tsukushi pulled Tsukasa along, but she stopped. "Where's the hospital?" Tsukasa grinned at her. "How can you be smiling at a time like this?" Tsukushi shouted at him.
Tsukasa used his right hand and pulled her towards him. "I'm happy you're worried about me."
Tsukushi calmed down, if he was able to think coherently maybe it wasn't that serious. Tsukushi released her and said, "Let's go."
Tsukasa was treated in ER. There were a lot of others who were victims of the shooting.
"Miss?" One of the nurses asked, "Can you please fill this out for him?" and gave Tsukushi a clipboard.
Tsukushi took it and went to sit down while the doctors were bandaging him up. The form was in English but she knew what it was saying. Luckily I was studying with Doumyoji, she thought.
While Tsukushi was busy filling in the form a man in a black suit went to talk to Doumyouji. It was one of the people he was busy calling. "Did you find them?" Tsukasa said in Japanese.
"Not yet. I called everyone and they're searching as we speak. They won't get away."
"Was that intentional?"
"No, from what I've heard it was a drive by shooting. No one was the target." That made Tsukasa even madder. Someone needed to give these idiots a lesson.
"Find them. Fast. I'll teach them that nobody gets away with shooting Doumyouji Tsukasa." His eyes were cold and sharp. The doctors and nurses noticed the change in him and quickly bandaged him. They were scared at the tone of his voice. They didn't know who he was or what he might do.
At this time, Tsukushi popped back in. "Nurse? I finished filling it out," and gave back the clipboard. "How is he?" Tsukushi asked the doctor. "He's fine. Lost a bit of blood but nothing a good night's rest can't cure."
Tsukasa's scary expression immediately disappeared when Tsukushi entered. He placed his right hand on her cheek. "I told you I was fine." He had a very warm, very caring expression.
Tsukushi started tearing. "Baka!" He yelled at her, "Why are you crying? I just told you I was fine."
"Bu-But you were shot. I was so scared it was fatal. You always try to protect to me and-and." Tsukushi couldn't continue. She was really scared at the time.
Tsukasa pulled Tsukushi to him. "I'm fine." The doctor and nurse left them alone. They were both astonished that this man had such gentle eyes when looking at her when moments before his eyes looked ruthless. They smiled, must be the power of love.
Since Tsukasa's injury wasn't serious they didn't have to stay at the hospital long. They returned to the ship. It was still early only 4 o'clock. Tsukushi ordered Doumyouji to bed.
"Only if you're in it with me." Tsukushi bopped him on the head.
"Hey! You're hitting an injured man."
Tsukushi's eye twitched, "Really? I didn't notice." She paused and said, "Doumyouji, you lost a lot of blood if you had gone to the hospital immediately maybe you wouldn't have lost so much, but you were being stubborn so now you're going to pay for it. Stay in bed."
Doumyouji opened his mouth to argue but decided not to. Tsukushi saw that he wasn't going to protest anymore said, "Good. I'm going to go out. I'll be back in an hour." Doumyouji didn't ask where she was going, probably to Ryoko. When Tsukushi left, he took out his cell and continued making calls.
Tsukushi didn't go to find Ryoko. She needed time by herself. She went to the sun deck. No one was there, probably because they were all touring around England. She sat down on the bench, pulled up her legs and curled up into a ball. She cried her heart out. She couldn't forget the fear she felt at seeing his blood on her hand.
Her thoughts were filled with Doumyouji that she didn't notice someone sat next to her. When her cries subsided the person spoke up, "Don't harm yourself. There's always a rainbow after every thunderstorm." Tsukushi's head shot up and looked at the guy who said those words. He was old. He had white hair and wrinkles, but he didn't look frail.
"Iie, you're mistaken. I'm not crying because I'm hurt. I thought I almost lost someone today, someone important to me."
"That person must be very important to deserve your tears. Is it a family member?"
"Iie, my boyfriend."
"Ahh, love. There was a time when I was foolish enough to give someone the ability to hurt me." The man got up. "Here are some words from a person who has lived longer than you. No one is worth crying for." He turned to leave.
Tsukushi shot up, "Iie!" The man stopped walking and turned his head back to her. "You're wrong! It is only when you love someone fully and unconditionally that you can truly enjoy life."
He laughed, "Spoken truly like a woman in love." He paused. "Maybe you're right, but is it worth all the heartbreak you'll have along the road?"
Tsukushi didn't hesitate in her response, "It is! The feelings I have, the joy, the love, and the heart pounding excitement, even a second of these feelings will be enough for me to live on. It's not the receiving that makes you happiest; it's the ability to give yourself freely and unconditionally. To let go and know that the other person is going to catch you."
He smiled at her but it was very bitter. "You speak with experience. Then you're a better person than I ever was. I'll take your words to heart Makino Tsukushi." He left.
"Matte!" She ran to where he turned but she didn't see him anywhere. She wanted to ask him how he knew her name.
She decided she had enough fresh air and walked back to Tsukasa. Tsukushi thought that man was very cynical. He spoke like he was loved and then betrayed. She wished he had told her who he was. It didn't seem right, the way he parted. That bitter smile made her ache at the thought of the pain the man must've suffered.
When she reached Doumyouji's room she thought of something. She could cook him dinner. But, Tsukushi thought, where would I find a kitchen? Then she thought of the diner, where Tsukasa and her first ate dinner. She went there to ask.
The people there recognized her and asked where Doumyouji was. None of them knew he was hurt and Tsukushi didn't feel the need to divulge the information so she just said he was tired so he went to take a nap. They didn't believe her, but none of them said anything. They didn't think she lied about being in bed but they doubted he was tired.
Tsukushi, oblivious to their thoughts, asked if she could borrow their kitchen for half an hour.
"Ehhh? What for?"
"I want to cook for Doumyouji."
"Is our food not good enough?" asked the manager.
"Iie, iie" Tsuksuhi shook her head. She didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. "I just wanted to cook dinner for him."
"Ahh, love" everyone said. Tsukushi blushed. "We'll let you use our kitchen."
The chefs didn't mind. Everyone helped her but she was only making a meal for two and didn't need help. She was very adept at cutting. One of the chefs joked, "If you ever get tired of Doumyouji-sama I'll take you."
"As if she'll want you. Doumyouji Corporations is worth billions." They all laughed, including Tsukushi.
Tsukushi borrowed a transportable pot with gas so that she could keep the food warm while they ate. Some of the waiters volunteered to bring the stuff up for her, but she declined, saying that she could manage.
She stopped in front of Doumyouji's room but realized she didn't have the key to his room, so she went into her room to go through their connecting door. She took a deep breath before going through.
She opened the door and saw Doumyouji on the bed talking on his cell phone. He was talking really softly. "Where are they?" There was a moment of silence, and then Doumyouji said, "I'll be there." Just then Doumyouji noticed Tsukushi at the corner of his eye. "I'll talk to you later." And closed the phone.
"What was that all about?" Tsukushi asked.
"Nothing."
"Don't lie to me. You called people to find the guys that shot you this afternoon right?" Tsukasa's silence was proof that she was right. "What are you going to do with them?"
"I'm going to beat them into a pulp so that they'll never think of doing something like this again."
"But you're not going to kill them right?" Tsukasa didn't say anything. Tsukushi dropped her things and jumped on the bed. She grabbed Tsukasa's shirt. "Promise me you won't kill them. It doesn't matter what they did. Don't stoop to their level."
"Okay, I promise you."
Tsukushi smiled and let go of Tsukasa. "Arigato." She went back to where she dropped her things. "I brought dinner."
"Ehh?"
"You said you wanted to eat the stew I talked about right? So I decided to cook it for you now. If you like it I'll make it for you again." Tsukushi set everything up.
"Time to stomach poor people food. Here we go." Tsukasa took a bite.
"How is it?"
"It's good." Tsukasa was very shocked it was actually good.
"Alright! It's the first time I heard you say that."
"Really?"
"Really, it's like you don't understand how much work goes into preparing food or maybe your tongue has just been spoiled." Tsukushi paused, "But I'm really glad you like it. Maybe your tastes are gradually adapting to common people's level. That's a good sign."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Because I'd like to think that we could both eat the same foods and enjoy it."
"Then why don't you adapt to my tastes?"
"That's out of the question. I couldn't afford your tastes. You could spend $1000 a meal (US dollars) and not blink an eye."
"Baka, when you're with me you don't have to worry about money."
"I'm not in this relationship for your money."
"I know you're not, it's something I freely give." The words 'freely give' reminded Tsukushi of the words she said to the old man.
"Tsukushi, what's wrong?" Tsukasa noticed her mood suddenly changed.
"Nothing, I was just remembering a conversation I had this afternoon with an old man. He seemed really sad, but he didn't stay long enough for me to ask."
Tsukasa flicked a finger at Tsukushi's forehead. "Ouch! Doumyouji, What'd you do that for?"
"Don't worry so much about other people." Tsukushi rubbed her forehead. "Did you know you called me Tsukasa this afternoon, when you realized I was shot?"
Tsukushi blushed. "He-he-he, Did I?"
"Don't fain ignorance."
"You mean feign. You're as bad as ever."
"Don't change the subject," Tsukasa said bitingly. "I liked it when you said my name. Say it again."
Tsukushi blushed, "No!"
"Why not?"
"I just don't want to."
"Don't be so stubborn!"
"Stop pestering me!" They both got mad at each other. Tsukushi sighed, "Why are we always bickering like children?"
"That's because you're an idiot."
Tsukushi's eye twitched. "Look who's talking."
"You're just being stubborn. What's the problem with saying my name?"
"Tsukasa," she whispered. Although it was soft Tsukasa still heard. He got up, went to her and hugged her. She didn't know how much one word could mean to him. But to him it wasn't just a word. It was another stepping stone that signified their relationship was growing deeper.
They finished eating dinner. "It's getting late. I'm going to go back to my room." She went back through their adjoining door.
She took a bath, brushed her teeth and went to sleep. **They were walking down the streets, when all of a sudden Tsukushi hears a gunshot and Tsukasa collapses in front of her. This time he wasn't grazed; he was shot in the chest. Tsuk** asa!!!! Tsukushi shot up. She was drenched with sweat. It was just a dream, Tsukushi thought. She got up, opened the window and looked outside her window. She didn't think she could go back to sleep. She looked at the clock, 3:30. She sighed, why couldn't it be closer to morning? She turned and looked at the adjoining door. She wondered if Tsukasa was asleep yet. She decided to take a peek. She turned the knob and peeked in.
"Tsukushi?" Tsukasa had heard a sound coming from the door.
"Yeah."
"How come you're not asleep?" Tsukasa's eyes widened when he saw the tears coming down Tsukushi's face.
"I-I had a dream. You died." Tsukasa got up and went to her.
"I'm here. I'm alright." Tsukasa hugged Tsukushi until her tears subsided. "Do you want to stay with me tonight?"
Tsukushi jumped out of his arms. "Wh-what are you thinking?"
"I'm not the kind of guy that takes advantage of a girl like this."
"Yes you are." Tsukasa's vein showed on the side of his forehead.
"I promise you I won't do anything." Tsukushi agreed to stay. She really didn't want to go back to her room.
"You promised."
"Yeah yeah," Tsukasa was annoyed that Tsukushi didn't trust him.
They got in bed. Tsukasa had his arm under her and Tsukushi had her arm over his body. Tsukushi could smell Tsukasa's scent all around. It was very soothing. "Arigato Tsukasa."
"Baka, what are you saying thank you for? I'll always be there."
Tsukushi smiled, "Aishiteru."
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Yay! Another chapter done! I hope everyone likes my fic so far. Review please!
