A/N: Well, it looks like I finished this chapter faster than I thought I
would. I've got a start on the next one, though no promises on how fast I
can put it out.
I'd like to thank Acua and Carine for reviewing. ^^;; I never really realized that people would really like this fic. In fact, it's kinda funny, but I have the first chapter to a friend so she could read it, and well, her English teacher found it, punched holes on the top of the paper, and stuck it in her folder. x.X apparently the teacher liked it as well.
And well, to answer your questions Carine, I think I'll have to think about writing a side story or something later. It'd take too long to explain right here. ^^;;
Anyway, hope you enjoy the next part.
Contemplations
Touma woke up slowly, not wanting to open his eyes just yet. He felt warm and safe, yet another part of his mind said it would disappear if he opened his eyes. Feeling a pair of strong arms tighten slightly around his body, the blue-haired archer forced his eyes open. The sight he was greeted with confused him.
Seiji was asleep and had Touma in a comforting embrace. His head was leaning against the tree. It took a few moments for Touma to remember what had happened earlier that night. The ache in his heart returned once more.
It's bad enough that he had lost Brianne completely. There's no chance for friendship between them now. But Seiji was always there for him. He was there for him to talk to when their relationship had started going bad about a week ago. Then when Bri had ended their relationship, he offered sympathy, comfort, and even advice. And now, standing up against Brianne and silently offering comfort, in solitude, away from the rest of the world just like any true friend would do.
And that's what hurt the most. He knew that to Seiji, this was just all within the responsibilities of being a true friend. Nothing more, nothing less. And that, Touma found, was quite depressing in itself.
Seiji was a light sleeper and woke up when Touma had shifted positions in his embrace. Opening his eyes slightly, he looked down at Touma, whose eyes were staring out into the forest showing that he was lost in deep thought. The look of slight distress that passed through those dark blue eyes caused Seiji to pull Touma closer to him and to rest his head on top of the archer's.
Touma stiffened at first, unsure of Seiji's actions, but just as quickly relaxed into his embrace. He decided that he didn't care whether or not this was being done out of friendship. The loving comfort that the embrace provided made him try to cuddle closer to the swordsman.
They stayed like that for a while in complete silence. Just being comforted in each other's presence and lost in their own thoughts. However, while Touma's thoughts were on the pain tonight's events brought and the blissful peace he felt when he was in Seiji's arms, Seiji's thoughts were stuck on the rage he felt for Brianne for treating Touma like that, the guilt he felt for pushing him away, and how in the world he could fix it.
Before either of them knew it, dawn was quickly approaching. The sky was slowly getting brighter and the light smell of rain was in the air. It was only then that Seiji turned to look at Touma.
Touma was still lost in his thoughts and was staring straight into the rest of the forest again. His hair was a mess that not even his headband could help. His eyes held the looks of sadness and loneliness with hints of yet more unshed tears. His cheeks were stained with dried tears that were half hidden in Seiji's chest.
Seiji turned his head to the side slightly and kissed Touma on his temple. "Touma I-"
"I think we should be heading back now." Touma said while pulling back slightly. "It's gonna rain and it's almost dawn. The others will be wondering what happened if we don't go back soon."
Disappointment flashed through those amethyst eyes for a moment before he stood up and held out a hand to Touma. ~Touma, I- We need to talk.~
~Not now Seiji. Please. I. I'm not ready.~
Hearing those words laced with pain and sadness, Seiji could only nod. He pulled Touma up and was about to start heading back, when Touma staggered and lost his balance.
Seiji let out a sigh of relief as he just barely caught Touma. "Daijoubu ka?"
He nodded. "Just tired. Must've been more exhausted than I thought." Touma said while trying to wave off his friend.
Seiji, on the other hand, would NOT let go of his hold on Touma. He only let go of Touma's arm so that he could wrap his arm around the archer, making sure he had a good grip on him before he insisted on helping him back to the manor.
I'd like to thank Acua and Carine for reviewing. ^^;; I never really realized that people would really like this fic. In fact, it's kinda funny, but I have the first chapter to a friend so she could read it, and well, her English teacher found it, punched holes on the top of the paper, and stuck it in her folder. x.X apparently the teacher liked it as well.
And well, to answer your questions Carine, I think I'll have to think about writing a side story or something later. It'd take too long to explain right here. ^^;;
Anyway, hope you enjoy the next part.
Contemplations
Touma woke up slowly, not wanting to open his eyes just yet. He felt warm and safe, yet another part of his mind said it would disappear if he opened his eyes. Feeling a pair of strong arms tighten slightly around his body, the blue-haired archer forced his eyes open. The sight he was greeted with confused him.
Seiji was asleep and had Touma in a comforting embrace. His head was leaning against the tree. It took a few moments for Touma to remember what had happened earlier that night. The ache in his heart returned once more.
It's bad enough that he had lost Brianne completely. There's no chance for friendship between them now. But Seiji was always there for him. He was there for him to talk to when their relationship had started going bad about a week ago. Then when Bri had ended their relationship, he offered sympathy, comfort, and even advice. And now, standing up against Brianne and silently offering comfort, in solitude, away from the rest of the world just like any true friend would do.
And that's what hurt the most. He knew that to Seiji, this was just all within the responsibilities of being a true friend. Nothing more, nothing less. And that, Touma found, was quite depressing in itself.
Seiji was a light sleeper and woke up when Touma had shifted positions in his embrace. Opening his eyes slightly, he looked down at Touma, whose eyes were staring out into the forest showing that he was lost in deep thought. The look of slight distress that passed through those dark blue eyes caused Seiji to pull Touma closer to him and to rest his head on top of the archer's.
Touma stiffened at first, unsure of Seiji's actions, but just as quickly relaxed into his embrace. He decided that he didn't care whether or not this was being done out of friendship. The loving comfort that the embrace provided made him try to cuddle closer to the swordsman.
They stayed like that for a while in complete silence. Just being comforted in each other's presence and lost in their own thoughts. However, while Touma's thoughts were on the pain tonight's events brought and the blissful peace he felt when he was in Seiji's arms, Seiji's thoughts were stuck on the rage he felt for Brianne for treating Touma like that, the guilt he felt for pushing him away, and how in the world he could fix it.
Before either of them knew it, dawn was quickly approaching. The sky was slowly getting brighter and the light smell of rain was in the air. It was only then that Seiji turned to look at Touma.
Touma was still lost in his thoughts and was staring straight into the rest of the forest again. His hair was a mess that not even his headband could help. His eyes held the looks of sadness and loneliness with hints of yet more unshed tears. His cheeks were stained with dried tears that were half hidden in Seiji's chest.
Seiji turned his head to the side slightly and kissed Touma on his temple. "Touma I-"
"I think we should be heading back now." Touma said while pulling back slightly. "It's gonna rain and it's almost dawn. The others will be wondering what happened if we don't go back soon."
Disappointment flashed through those amethyst eyes for a moment before he stood up and held out a hand to Touma. ~Touma, I- We need to talk.~
~Not now Seiji. Please. I. I'm not ready.~
Hearing those words laced with pain and sadness, Seiji could only nod. He pulled Touma up and was about to start heading back, when Touma staggered and lost his balance.
Seiji let out a sigh of relief as he just barely caught Touma. "Daijoubu ka?"
He nodded. "Just tired. Must've been more exhausted than I thought." Touma said while trying to wave off his friend.
Seiji, on the other hand, would NOT let go of his hold on Touma. He only let go of Touma's arm so that he could wrap his arm around the archer, making sure he had a good grip on him before he insisted on helping him back to the manor.