Chapter 15

Manta groaned as he climbed into the hot tub outside. He looked up at the moon as it refected against the water. His head hurt from studying too hard. Normally he would love studying but it was just too much for him right now. He sighed eyeing the rather large scar across his belly. He continued to stare as thin purple clouds slowly passed by the shimmering white pearl in the sky. He was happy it was the weekend. What was Yoh doing? How was he? did he miss him?

" I wonder..." Manta's eyes looked sad as he patted down his wet hair. The air felt chilly though the days were beginning to be rathe warm the nights were still cold. The other day he had fallen asleep in the cemetary..and for some reason really didn't mind he felt safe and warm there. Tilting his head back and closing his eyes fond memories passed him by. After the incindent with Faust Yoh had always asked him to stay close whenever there was a fight. He was happy that Yoh had cared so much for him. Losing him was the scariest thought ever.

" Manta-chan" Yoh sighed looking out his window. " Why...do I suddenly reaslise..." Yoh stood quietly refraining from talking to himself any further as he heard Anna walk into the room.

"A...Anna..." He whispered as she stood there staring at him.

"I'd like you..to stay in my room for tonight..." Anna said cooly.

" B..but why?" Yoh looked at her calmly but his chest was tightening up.

" Why not? just do it.." She sniffed walking out.

Yoh sighed closing his door and getting ready to dress for bed.

Manta stood up grabbing a towel he walked back into his house. Tears ran down his cheeks. " Why can't we...at least can't we hang out together again like normal like we used to even that is better than this..." He shuddered walking into his room. A western styled bed with pink covers and an extremely tidy floor. This was his room a plain boring room with no personality whatsoever. He sighed climbing onto his bed and getting under the covers. At least it was warm. The kind of warm that made you so comfortable you'd never want to wake up. Secure and warm.

" I wonder if being in Yoh's arms feel like this..." He closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Yoh layed in bed looking up at Anna he turned his head away

" This...isn't right...." Yoh breathed.

" Why isn't it right...your my Yoh...I'm your wife.." She said calmly getting under the covers with him.

"b...but we're only...we're not even..." Yoh tried to find the right words but was quickly silenced by Anna pushing herself against his back.

Yoh pulled away a bit squeezing his eyes shut " This isn't like you at all Anna!" He cried out feeling desperate.

" What do you mean? I've always been the one to tell you what to do.." She said coldly.

" But never have you made me do this!" Yoh cryed.

Anna froze hearing Yoh cry. She closed her eyes and moved ontop of him touching the thin fabric of his shirt.

" Don't cry...I'm your wife arn't I? Why are you crying whats so horrible about sharing affections physically?" She said

" Since when have you cared about that!" Yoh cringed. " I know you love me and affection is hard for you but...Never Never in my life have you ever been there when I'VE REALLY NEEDED YOU!" Yoh clenched his teeth. Anna looked down at him with cold eyes she was obviously hurt by his words.

"A...Anna....I'm..sorry..." Yoh whispered looking into her eyes. He shouldn't have been cold like that..even if it were true. He forced a smile, reaching his hand up to touch her soft white skin. Tears ran down her face.

" I..I'll stay here with you for the night...but Anna...I...I'm not ready for that sort of thing...and..you arn't either I can tell...don't do this anymore..ok?" He whispered again as she got off of him and put her robe back on slipping under the covers and cuddling up to him.

" An easy life.." Anna said

Yoh held Anna as he closed his eyes. He thought of Manta. His feelings mixed. He wasn't completely sure who it was he loved now..everything swirling inside of him it was all so confusing.