Disclaimer: I do not own Fushigi Yuugi
Starting Notes: I'm terribly sorry for the last chapter; I honestly have no idea about the money thing in Japan, hehe! So I made up a wild guess, well, wanna thank Inudog for pointing it out for me, again, thanks! And also for everybody who reviewed. Please don't kill me in this chapter, because it's so long!
Saturday: When rain falls 2
"Where am I?" asked a confused Miaka, walking around endlessly in the rain, and darkness covered everything around her, she felt cold
"Ta. . . Tamahome" she tried to call for her lover as she continues to walk
Then, at the corner of her eye, she saw a tall womanly figure, maybe just like her age; she has short blond hair with an angry look on her face. Miaka recognized her, it was, Yui
"Yui!" Miaka ran towards her an was about to hug her when
Yui slapped her "How could you, Miaka? How could you just leave me like that, huh? How could you be so selfish!" shouted an angry Yui
"What? But. . . Yui. . ." Miaka protested
"I hate you!" was Yui's only reply, then faced her cold back on Miaka and started to walk away
Miaka fell silent, he looked at her figure slowly fade away, she then felt her knees weaken and fell to the floor. Miaka started to sob then later on, turned to cries.
She then felt a cold hand grab her shoulder; she looked up with teary eyes and was relieved when she saw Hotohori and the other Suzaku warriors, unfortunately, still no sign of Tamahome. Miaka stood up and hugged Hotohori, strangely, he didn't hug back
"Please, I didn't mean to leave all of you! Understand" Miaka cried and hugged him tighter
Hotohori looked at her with pitiful eyes "Miaka. . . how could you?"
Miaka looked up and was shocked, "No! I didn't mean to leave all of you! I couldn't!"
Hotohori then pushed her away, that once again, made her fall, ". . . You lie" was his only reply
Miaka was hurt, not only physically but also emotionally, his friends has turned their backs against her, the only one left for her was. . .
"Tamahome. . ." Miaka whispered as she saw him looking down at her, with his "oni" sign shining bright red, but, with a cold stare that was just enough to pierce her heart, she then avoided his gaze, and sobbed
Finally, Tamahome spoke, ". . .You're pathetic" he said coldly then turned around and left her alone, maybe forever. . .
Miaka was dumbstruck, and with that, tears cannot be stopped. Small droplets of tears fell down her cheeks and into the ground of darkness, 'Yes, I am pathetic, I'm good at crying, but I'm not good at standing out for my friends, yes, that is me. . . Accept it!' that echoed throughout her head
'Tamahome. . .'
Saturday, 6:30 a.m.
It's still raining real hard, Tamahome just stared outside they're hotel room through a full-length window. He sat down on a chair and took a second to look at her, his Miaka. He has absolutely no idea what's gotten into her, he hated seeing her like this, all sad and problematic. Tamahome wanted to help her, and to make her happy, but how could he? When even she doesn't want him to.
Tamahome, woke up early, he couldn't sleep and was really uncomfortable in their position, he just stared at her while she slept, guarding and protecting her. That made him awake all night.
'Miaka, why wouldn't you tell me what's troubling you?' he thought sadly as he walked closer to her 'You said you trusted me'
Tamahome approached her gently, afraid to wake her up. As he observed her, he was surprised to see her sweating and panting, gasping for breath.
'Is she having a nightmare? This is bad, real bad' thought Tamahome, he then realized that there really is a problem, because on the past few days he can see the cheerfulness in her eyes that is, now, already gone
". . . No. . . Ta. . . Tamahome!" Miaka spoke, then she opened her eyes, sweating, and first saw her lover, beside her, worried.
"Miaka! Are you okay?" asked Tamahome worriedly "You're having a nightmare!"
"Ta. . . Tamahome, you're here!" Miaka hugged him and shed into tears
"Of course, I'm here, silly! I wouldn't dare leave you alone!" Tamahome comforted her by patting her back
". . .It looked so real, I thought. . ." Miaka sobbed
"Hush. . . I know it has been a horrible dream, but don't worry, It's not coming true, no way" he comforted her once more
Miaka looked up at Tamahome, and gently placed a kiss on his lips, that made Tamahome smile. She then hugged him tight
"Hmm, Why are you already dressed?" Miaka asked
Tamahome grinned "I thought so, you like me naked!" Miaka flushed
"That's not what I meant, baka!" Miaka defended
"Hai! We have to start early, you know, the train leaves at eight, remember?" explained Tamahome "I was about to wake you up when. . . never mind"
Miaka smiled innocently "I'm going to take a bath now. . . care to join?"
Tamahome blushed real crimson, Naughty thoughts conquered his mind that made him look real stupid, 'Why is she doing this? She clearly know that its forbidden for a priestess and a Suzaku warrior to be "together"'
Miaka held her tummy and laughed real hard "I got you there, Tamahome! Haha!" apparently she was joking, which also made him giggle
"Well, after you take a bath, we'll go downstairs and eat breakfast" Tamahome proposed
"I agree, I'm getting real hungry!" Miaka glanced outside "I see, It's still raining, darn, I guess we have to waste another day, and be bored at home"
Tamahome grinned "We could do something else at home, ya know"
Miaka smiled, then entered the bathroom, off her bathrobe go, and then took a nice shower.
Tamahome, on the other hand, decided to take a short nap while waiting for Miaka. He positioned himself on his bed, and just slept.
Miaka was now wearing her dry clothes, went out the bathroom, and sighed at the sweet scene. Tamahome was sleeping so peacefully, that she have to tip toe towards him 'He fell asleep? Didn't he get enough sleep last night? What kept him up all night?' She thought.
She began to caress his face, and smiled "Better wake him up, or we'll be late"
"No need" Tamahome smiled with half open eyes
"You're awake all along!" Miaka blushed
Tamahome smiled then sat up "No, I just woke up from a wonderful dream"
"Really? What is it??" Miaka asked curiously
"I dreamt of an angel, caressing my face while I slept, her touch is so sweet, innocence can be seen in her gentle face, her smile makes me smile too. . . She's. . ." Tamahome smiled
"Then?" Miaka asked insisting him to continue
"She's the angel that made me truly happy, and that angel is you, Yuuki Miaka" Tamahome kissed her
Miaka blushed "That was good, I didn't know, you were a poet or something, hehe"
"No, I'm just inspired, I guess" he stared at Miaka
"We better have some breakfast, I'm pretty hungry" stated Miaka while changing the topic
"Sure, I'm really hungry" Tamahome nodded while leading the way out
In the lobby. . .
Miaka and Tamahome walked hand in hand as they entered the lobby, they could see Karen waving wildly at them, Miaka gave her a smile and Tamahome nodded.
"I'll go talk to Karen, Please order something for me?" Miaka pleaded with twinkling eyes
Tamahome sighed then nodded "Sure thing, I'll wait for you by that table" then left
Miaka approached Karen with a huge smile, she became rather fond of Karen because of her friendly aura, and she helped them last night without hesitation.
"Hi, Miaka! How was your stay?" Karen asked
"Oh, It was great, thanks again, Karen!" Miaka chirped
Karen then grinned, "Did something happened between you and that handsome guy by the restaurant? What's his name. . . Tamahome?"
Miaka blushed "NO! I . . . ah. . . mean, Of course, nothing happened, why would something happen? Hehehehe" Miaka sweat dropped
Karen stared at her "Oh, really?"
"Really! I swear!" Miaka sweat dropped
"Cmon you cant fool me, ya know" Karen grinned "I ordered to clean up your room just right after you left, and they said that the other bed was all wrinkled and used up, while the other bed was clean, that only means. . ."
Miaka sweat dropped 'I didn't know Karen is so nosy. . .' "Well, I guess I got to tell the truth, he slept beside me and nothing happened"
The two girls kept on chatting and chatting, while Tamahome is on the restaurant. He glanced at the two girls who are both giggling.
Tamahome sweat dropped "Girls" he whispered to himself
Finally, Miaka waved goodbye to Karen and went to the selected table to meet up with Tamahome, they had eggs, ham, bread, rice and milk for breakfast, Miaka drooled that made Tamahome laugh. They sat down then ate a sumptuous breakfast.
"I'm full!" Miaka exclaimed and smiled at Tamahome
"Really? I'm glad. . . me too, ya know" Tamahome smiled back
"Thank you, Tamahome" Miaka stared at him smiling
"For what, my love?" Tamahome asked
"For just being you" Miaka smiled then stood up "and for being there for me"
Tamahome was touched; he kissed Miaka on the cheek; then the two head straight to the train station. As expected, the train was already fixed and ready to go, they got their tickets and went inside the train.
"Oniichan must be really worried" said Miaka sadly while sitting down
"Don't worry, I already explained everything to him last night" Tamahome smiled
Miaka sighed, and then looked out the window from the train, there they could see the dark and rainy sky
"Well, at least it's not getting worse" Miaka sighed, Tamahome nodded
"We have to get home and stay home" Tamahome smiled
Miaka laughed "Yeah, Guess your right" then once again fell silent
Tamahome stared at Miaka 'She's faking this, I cant take it anymore, I thought she's finally telling, but I guess I was wrong after all' he thought sadly 'And worse, I cant even help her'
Both were silent until their reached the station, they left the train and stopped at the waiting area, it was still raining very hard, Tamahome went outside then searched for a cab, after getting one, they rode then went home at last
Outside the Yuuki resident,
"Onichaan! Were home! Are you there?" Miaka knocked at their door while shouting, unfortunately, there was no answer "Guess, he's not home"
"We do have some spare keys here for our use" Tamahome took the keys from Miaka's backpack
"Right!" Miaka blushed then entered the empty house
They were really beat, instantly they landed on the white sofa, real tired. They looked at each other and started laughing, Miaka stood up
"I know what can make us both relax, Coffee!" Miaka exclaimed then left
Finally, she finished making two cups of coffee then gave one to Tamahome with a smiling face
"Thanks" Tamahome smiled then started drinking his coffee
Once again, a pregnant silence entered the scene, Miaka's face saddened, then once again, Tamahome noticed it
"Ta. . . Tamahome. . .?" Miaka asked without looking at him and taking a sip on her coffee
"Hmm?" Tamahome looked down at her
"What. . . what. . . do you think will become of us?" Miaka asked, still not looking at him
"We'll be happily living together! With you as my wife, we'll have a dozen children!" Tamahome grinned
"Baka. . ." Miaka whispered sadly "Do you. . . do you plan on going back to Konan?"
"Of course! All our friends are there!" Tamahome exclaimed "Actually, I can't wait to go back!"
Miaka fell silent then tears formed in her eyes "Ta. . .Tamahome. . ."
"Miaka? Why are you crying?" Tamahome asked sincerely
"I. . . I don't" Miaka faced him with teary eyes "I don't want to go back to Konan!"
Tamahome was surprised yet sad 'So, this is what's bothering her. . .'
"Tamahome, please say something!" Miaka cried
"Why?" Tamahome managed to asked
"I don't want to fight her anymore!" Miaka cried "I don't want to fight Yui!"
"You must understand, Miaka!" Tamahome shouted "If you don't want to go back, you'll never see Yui and the others. . . and me"
"No! Tamahome! You can stay here, with me! Without us, there will be no more problems in Konan! And we'll be happy in here" Miaka shouted, 'I cant believe I said that! How could I be so selfish!'
Tamahome was shocked "Unbelievable! This is not you, Miaka! How could you think of such things!" he then stood up then went to his bedroom, and left a crying Miaka alone
Miaka cried, she was out of control, How could she said that? She cursed herself. Half of it was lie, of course. . . sadly, there's was also a pinch of truth. . .
"I can never see them again. . . ever! And it's all because of my stupidity!" Miaka cried and with that she dropped the cup of coffee that came smashing down the floor, and ran outside the stormy night
Tamahome, on the other hand, was distraught. He couldn't sleep, He kept thinking about the scene that occurred earlier
'Miaka. . . I don't blame you and I'll never will' Tamahome thought sadly 'I understand, If you don't want to go back to Konan, I'll leave you alone even if it hurts'
Tamahome stood up slowly and sighed 'For your happiness' he went down to the stairs and was surprised to see no sign of his beloved
"Miaka. . ." he whispered, he went up to search in her room, then in every room of the house! She could not be seen. Until, he felt her presence is not so far away from the house.
"Damnit, Miaka, where do you think you're going!" Tamahome got his jacket and went out in the rainy night in search for Miaka
Miaka walked in the rain, because of the very bad weather, there is no crowd or even a single person in sight on the road. Only fools can be caught walking alone in a rainy day. . .and she agreed, she is a fool.
Miaka don't know where she would go, she felt helpless, and alone.
'Tamahome. . . I'm sorry' Miaka cried and ran away further
Tamahome kept running in the stormy weather, he could feel Miaka's presence somewhere yet he could not trace it exactly. He just then followed her steps
"Silly girl" Tamahome smirked then continued his search
Finally, Miaka came into a cliff, she was so tired and wet, she was also limping, she then, walked slowly until she could find a shade by the cliff. She leaned in the tree while crying; she felt her knees weaken and started to sit on the grassy ground
Tamahome was also a bit lost, then he finally ended up in a fork road "Where are you, Miaka?" he asked, he stopped for a while. Thinking to where could Miaka go, he felt hopeless; he could not sense her anymore
"Miaka. . . I love you" he whispered silently, A sign is all he needed, to find her, just a simple gesture and that's all.
Finally, a strange red light can be seen into a nearby cliff, he smiled, and then ran nearer into the cliff.
Miaka hugged herself, she was so cold, she missed his warm arms wrapped around her every time she'll feel cold, she missed him; she missed her Tamahome. But she have to live with it, she chose to be alone. . . without anyone, then with that thought she sobbed then covered her face with her knees. Still droplets of rain showered into her entire body.
"I'm alone, I hate this feeling, I hate it, I hate it!" Miaka screamed then cried while whispering again "I love you, Tamahome, But now, I've lost you . . ."
Miaka then could feel a presence, the shadowy figure was getting closer and closer. . . to her
"No, you did not Miaka, I'm still here for you" a concern voice was in front Miaka, just a few inches from her, looking down at her
Miaka looked up and was shocked to see Tamahome, all soaked and wet. Obviously, he followed Miaka in everywhere she went. He gave up a sincere smile, she felt warmth just because of that simple gesture, but she quickly looked away, and sobbed.
"Why. . .?" Miaka managed to say, it almost sounded like a whisper
"Why?" Tamahome smirked without moving "What a silly question, Miaka"
Miaka finally stood up but still looked down "Yes, I am silly! That's why I'm not the girl for you! You can find someone better. . . than me" she paused "In Konan. . ."
"Miaka. . ." Tamahome looked at her
"I'm afraid, afraid to go back, Tamahome" she finally looked at him straight in the eyes
Tamahome stepped closer, while Miaka backed away. Tamahome finally cornered Miaka by the tree, Miaka looked up to him with teary eyes
Tamahome then got closer to her, and locked her into his warm arms, Miaka was surprised yet gave in with the embrace. Tamahome then kissed her forehead, while embracing her, not letting her go. . . once again
Miaka felt his lips kiss her nose, which made her twitch a bit. Tamahome smirked, he then got lower then he brushed his lips into hers
The kiss gave heat to the both of them, Tamahome's left fingers was tangled with Miaka's right ones, while his right is busy caressing her cheek. Miaka smiled between kisses that urged Tamahome to deepen the kiss.
"Stop" Miaka warned her lover "We must not go that far"
Tamahome stopped the smiled at her "Yes, I understand" he whispered
Miaka blushed "Thank you. . ." was her only reply
Again, a brief silent
"Ta. . . Tamahome, I-I'm sorry" Miaka apologized with teary eyes
"Huh? What for?" Tamahome asked while looking down at her
"I'm sorry, for everything!" Miaka explained "For thinking such silly things, for being a coward. . . and a nuisance"
Tamahome silenced her with a kiss "No, my love, your not a nuisance. And you're definitely not a coward. . . you're brave to me, very" he smiled
Miaka wore a confused face while Tamahome smiled
"You're a brave girl, because you got this far, Miaka" Tamahome explained "And also brave enough, to love. Even in all our differences, you're not afraid to fall"
Miaka's face saddened "I did, a minute ago"
Tamahome chucked "Well, people ain't perfect, they change for a while, but they will go back to their normal selves anyway" he joked
Miaka sweat dropped "Uh, Thanks, we better get going, Tamahome"
But before she could lead the way, he pulled her once again for a kiss. Then he let go
Miaka was not only limping, she was feeling a little sick too, so after a few steps towards home. . .
Miaka felt her knees weaken and fell in the ground
"MIAKA! Open your eyes! Please! Miaka!" Tamahome tried to wake his lover up but just failed
Tamahome ran towards home, with an unconscious Miaka on his back.
To be continued. . .
Finale Notes: Reviews Please! I'll update this up in a week or two, depending on my schedule and mood, hehe!
Starting Notes: I'm terribly sorry for the last chapter; I honestly have no idea about the money thing in Japan, hehe! So I made up a wild guess, well, wanna thank Inudog for pointing it out for me, again, thanks! And also for everybody who reviewed. Please don't kill me in this chapter, because it's so long!
Saturday: When rain falls 2
"Where am I?" asked a confused Miaka, walking around endlessly in the rain, and darkness covered everything around her, she felt cold
"Ta. . . Tamahome" she tried to call for her lover as she continues to walk
Then, at the corner of her eye, she saw a tall womanly figure, maybe just like her age; she has short blond hair with an angry look on her face. Miaka recognized her, it was, Yui
"Yui!" Miaka ran towards her an was about to hug her when
Yui slapped her "How could you, Miaka? How could you just leave me like that, huh? How could you be so selfish!" shouted an angry Yui
"What? But. . . Yui. . ." Miaka protested
"I hate you!" was Yui's only reply, then faced her cold back on Miaka and started to walk away
Miaka fell silent, he looked at her figure slowly fade away, she then felt her knees weaken and fell to the floor. Miaka started to sob then later on, turned to cries.
She then felt a cold hand grab her shoulder; she looked up with teary eyes and was relieved when she saw Hotohori and the other Suzaku warriors, unfortunately, still no sign of Tamahome. Miaka stood up and hugged Hotohori, strangely, he didn't hug back
"Please, I didn't mean to leave all of you! Understand" Miaka cried and hugged him tighter
Hotohori looked at her with pitiful eyes "Miaka. . . how could you?"
Miaka looked up and was shocked, "No! I didn't mean to leave all of you! I couldn't!"
Hotohori then pushed her away, that once again, made her fall, ". . . You lie" was his only reply
Miaka was hurt, not only physically but also emotionally, his friends has turned their backs against her, the only one left for her was. . .
"Tamahome. . ." Miaka whispered as she saw him looking down at her, with his "oni" sign shining bright red, but, with a cold stare that was just enough to pierce her heart, she then avoided his gaze, and sobbed
Finally, Tamahome spoke, ". . .You're pathetic" he said coldly then turned around and left her alone, maybe forever. . .
Miaka was dumbstruck, and with that, tears cannot be stopped. Small droplets of tears fell down her cheeks and into the ground of darkness, 'Yes, I am pathetic, I'm good at crying, but I'm not good at standing out for my friends, yes, that is me. . . Accept it!' that echoed throughout her head
'Tamahome. . .'
Saturday, 6:30 a.m.
It's still raining real hard, Tamahome just stared outside they're hotel room through a full-length window. He sat down on a chair and took a second to look at her, his Miaka. He has absolutely no idea what's gotten into her, he hated seeing her like this, all sad and problematic. Tamahome wanted to help her, and to make her happy, but how could he? When even she doesn't want him to.
Tamahome, woke up early, he couldn't sleep and was really uncomfortable in their position, he just stared at her while she slept, guarding and protecting her. That made him awake all night.
'Miaka, why wouldn't you tell me what's troubling you?' he thought sadly as he walked closer to her 'You said you trusted me'
Tamahome approached her gently, afraid to wake her up. As he observed her, he was surprised to see her sweating and panting, gasping for breath.
'Is she having a nightmare? This is bad, real bad' thought Tamahome, he then realized that there really is a problem, because on the past few days he can see the cheerfulness in her eyes that is, now, already gone
". . . No. . . Ta. . . Tamahome!" Miaka spoke, then she opened her eyes, sweating, and first saw her lover, beside her, worried.
"Miaka! Are you okay?" asked Tamahome worriedly "You're having a nightmare!"
"Ta. . . Tamahome, you're here!" Miaka hugged him and shed into tears
"Of course, I'm here, silly! I wouldn't dare leave you alone!" Tamahome comforted her by patting her back
". . .It looked so real, I thought. . ." Miaka sobbed
"Hush. . . I know it has been a horrible dream, but don't worry, It's not coming true, no way" he comforted her once more
Miaka looked up at Tamahome, and gently placed a kiss on his lips, that made Tamahome smile. She then hugged him tight
"Hmm, Why are you already dressed?" Miaka asked
Tamahome grinned "I thought so, you like me naked!" Miaka flushed
"That's not what I meant, baka!" Miaka defended
"Hai! We have to start early, you know, the train leaves at eight, remember?" explained Tamahome "I was about to wake you up when. . . never mind"
Miaka smiled innocently "I'm going to take a bath now. . . care to join?"
Tamahome blushed real crimson, Naughty thoughts conquered his mind that made him look real stupid, 'Why is she doing this? She clearly know that its forbidden for a priestess and a Suzaku warrior to be "together"'
Miaka held her tummy and laughed real hard "I got you there, Tamahome! Haha!" apparently she was joking, which also made him giggle
"Well, after you take a bath, we'll go downstairs and eat breakfast" Tamahome proposed
"I agree, I'm getting real hungry!" Miaka glanced outside "I see, It's still raining, darn, I guess we have to waste another day, and be bored at home"
Tamahome grinned "We could do something else at home, ya know"
Miaka smiled, then entered the bathroom, off her bathrobe go, and then took a nice shower.
Tamahome, on the other hand, decided to take a short nap while waiting for Miaka. He positioned himself on his bed, and just slept.
Miaka was now wearing her dry clothes, went out the bathroom, and sighed at the sweet scene. Tamahome was sleeping so peacefully, that she have to tip toe towards him 'He fell asleep? Didn't he get enough sleep last night? What kept him up all night?' She thought.
She began to caress his face, and smiled "Better wake him up, or we'll be late"
"No need" Tamahome smiled with half open eyes
"You're awake all along!" Miaka blushed
Tamahome smiled then sat up "No, I just woke up from a wonderful dream"
"Really? What is it??" Miaka asked curiously
"I dreamt of an angel, caressing my face while I slept, her touch is so sweet, innocence can be seen in her gentle face, her smile makes me smile too. . . She's. . ." Tamahome smiled
"Then?" Miaka asked insisting him to continue
"She's the angel that made me truly happy, and that angel is you, Yuuki Miaka" Tamahome kissed her
Miaka blushed "That was good, I didn't know, you were a poet or something, hehe"
"No, I'm just inspired, I guess" he stared at Miaka
"We better have some breakfast, I'm pretty hungry" stated Miaka while changing the topic
"Sure, I'm really hungry" Tamahome nodded while leading the way out
In the lobby. . .
Miaka and Tamahome walked hand in hand as they entered the lobby, they could see Karen waving wildly at them, Miaka gave her a smile and Tamahome nodded.
"I'll go talk to Karen, Please order something for me?" Miaka pleaded with twinkling eyes
Tamahome sighed then nodded "Sure thing, I'll wait for you by that table" then left
Miaka approached Karen with a huge smile, she became rather fond of Karen because of her friendly aura, and she helped them last night without hesitation.
"Hi, Miaka! How was your stay?" Karen asked
"Oh, It was great, thanks again, Karen!" Miaka chirped
Karen then grinned, "Did something happened between you and that handsome guy by the restaurant? What's his name. . . Tamahome?"
Miaka blushed "NO! I . . . ah. . . mean, Of course, nothing happened, why would something happen? Hehehehe" Miaka sweat dropped
Karen stared at her "Oh, really?"
"Really! I swear!" Miaka sweat dropped
"Cmon you cant fool me, ya know" Karen grinned "I ordered to clean up your room just right after you left, and they said that the other bed was all wrinkled and used up, while the other bed was clean, that only means. . ."
Miaka sweat dropped 'I didn't know Karen is so nosy. . .' "Well, I guess I got to tell the truth, he slept beside me and nothing happened"
The two girls kept on chatting and chatting, while Tamahome is on the restaurant. He glanced at the two girls who are both giggling.
Tamahome sweat dropped "Girls" he whispered to himself
Finally, Miaka waved goodbye to Karen and went to the selected table to meet up with Tamahome, they had eggs, ham, bread, rice and milk for breakfast, Miaka drooled that made Tamahome laugh. They sat down then ate a sumptuous breakfast.
"I'm full!" Miaka exclaimed and smiled at Tamahome
"Really? I'm glad. . . me too, ya know" Tamahome smiled back
"Thank you, Tamahome" Miaka stared at him smiling
"For what, my love?" Tamahome asked
"For just being you" Miaka smiled then stood up "and for being there for me"
Tamahome was touched; he kissed Miaka on the cheek; then the two head straight to the train station. As expected, the train was already fixed and ready to go, they got their tickets and went inside the train.
"Oniichan must be really worried" said Miaka sadly while sitting down
"Don't worry, I already explained everything to him last night" Tamahome smiled
Miaka sighed, and then looked out the window from the train, there they could see the dark and rainy sky
"Well, at least it's not getting worse" Miaka sighed, Tamahome nodded
"We have to get home and stay home" Tamahome smiled
Miaka laughed "Yeah, Guess your right" then once again fell silent
Tamahome stared at Miaka 'She's faking this, I cant take it anymore, I thought she's finally telling, but I guess I was wrong after all' he thought sadly 'And worse, I cant even help her'
Both were silent until their reached the station, they left the train and stopped at the waiting area, it was still raining very hard, Tamahome went outside then searched for a cab, after getting one, they rode then went home at last
Outside the Yuuki resident,
"Onichaan! Were home! Are you there?" Miaka knocked at their door while shouting, unfortunately, there was no answer "Guess, he's not home"
"We do have some spare keys here for our use" Tamahome took the keys from Miaka's backpack
"Right!" Miaka blushed then entered the empty house
They were really beat, instantly they landed on the white sofa, real tired. They looked at each other and started laughing, Miaka stood up
"I know what can make us both relax, Coffee!" Miaka exclaimed then left
Finally, she finished making two cups of coffee then gave one to Tamahome with a smiling face
"Thanks" Tamahome smiled then started drinking his coffee
Once again, a pregnant silence entered the scene, Miaka's face saddened, then once again, Tamahome noticed it
"Ta. . . Tamahome. . .?" Miaka asked without looking at him and taking a sip on her coffee
"Hmm?" Tamahome looked down at her
"What. . . what. . . do you think will become of us?" Miaka asked, still not looking at him
"We'll be happily living together! With you as my wife, we'll have a dozen children!" Tamahome grinned
"Baka. . ." Miaka whispered sadly "Do you. . . do you plan on going back to Konan?"
"Of course! All our friends are there!" Tamahome exclaimed "Actually, I can't wait to go back!"
Miaka fell silent then tears formed in her eyes "Ta. . .Tamahome. . ."
"Miaka? Why are you crying?" Tamahome asked sincerely
"I. . . I don't" Miaka faced him with teary eyes "I don't want to go back to Konan!"
Tamahome was surprised yet sad 'So, this is what's bothering her. . .'
"Tamahome, please say something!" Miaka cried
"Why?" Tamahome managed to asked
"I don't want to fight her anymore!" Miaka cried "I don't want to fight Yui!"
"You must understand, Miaka!" Tamahome shouted "If you don't want to go back, you'll never see Yui and the others. . . and me"
"No! Tamahome! You can stay here, with me! Without us, there will be no more problems in Konan! And we'll be happy in here" Miaka shouted, 'I cant believe I said that! How could I be so selfish!'
Tamahome was shocked "Unbelievable! This is not you, Miaka! How could you think of such things!" he then stood up then went to his bedroom, and left a crying Miaka alone
Miaka cried, she was out of control, How could she said that? She cursed herself. Half of it was lie, of course. . . sadly, there's was also a pinch of truth. . .
"I can never see them again. . . ever! And it's all because of my stupidity!" Miaka cried and with that she dropped the cup of coffee that came smashing down the floor, and ran outside the stormy night
Tamahome, on the other hand, was distraught. He couldn't sleep, He kept thinking about the scene that occurred earlier
'Miaka. . . I don't blame you and I'll never will' Tamahome thought sadly 'I understand, If you don't want to go back to Konan, I'll leave you alone even if it hurts'
Tamahome stood up slowly and sighed 'For your happiness' he went down to the stairs and was surprised to see no sign of his beloved
"Miaka. . ." he whispered, he went up to search in her room, then in every room of the house! She could not be seen. Until, he felt her presence is not so far away from the house.
"Damnit, Miaka, where do you think you're going!" Tamahome got his jacket and went out in the rainy night in search for Miaka
Miaka walked in the rain, because of the very bad weather, there is no crowd or even a single person in sight on the road. Only fools can be caught walking alone in a rainy day. . .and she agreed, she is a fool.
Miaka don't know where she would go, she felt helpless, and alone.
'Tamahome. . . I'm sorry' Miaka cried and ran away further
Tamahome kept running in the stormy weather, he could feel Miaka's presence somewhere yet he could not trace it exactly. He just then followed her steps
"Silly girl" Tamahome smirked then continued his search
Finally, Miaka came into a cliff, she was so tired and wet, she was also limping, she then, walked slowly until she could find a shade by the cliff. She leaned in the tree while crying; she felt her knees weaken and started to sit on the grassy ground
Tamahome was also a bit lost, then he finally ended up in a fork road "Where are you, Miaka?" he asked, he stopped for a while. Thinking to where could Miaka go, he felt hopeless; he could not sense her anymore
"Miaka. . . I love you" he whispered silently, A sign is all he needed, to find her, just a simple gesture and that's all.
Finally, a strange red light can be seen into a nearby cliff, he smiled, and then ran nearer into the cliff.
Miaka hugged herself, she was so cold, she missed his warm arms wrapped around her every time she'll feel cold, she missed him; she missed her Tamahome. But she have to live with it, she chose to be alone. . . without anyone, then with that thought she sobbed then covered her face with her knees. Still droplets of rain showered into her entire body.
"I'm alone, I hate this feeling, I hate it, I hate it!" Miaka screamed then cried while whispering again "I love you, Tamahome, But now, I've lost you . . ."
Miaka then could feel a presence, the shadowy figure was getting closer and closer. . . to her
"No, you did not Miaka, I'm still here for you" a concern voice was in front Miaka, just a few inches from her, looking down at her
Miaka looked up and was shocked to see Tamahome, all soaked and wet. Obviously, he followed Miaka in everywhere she went. He gave up a sincere smile, she felt warmth just because of that simple gesture, but she quickly looked away, and sobbed.
"Why. . .?" Miaka managed to say, it almost sounded like a whisper
"Why?" Tamahome smirked without moving "What a silly question, Miaka"
Miaka finally stood up but still looked down "Yes, I am silly! That's why I'm not the girl for you! You can find someone better. . . than me" she paused "In Konan. . ."
"Miaka. . ." Tamahome looked at her
"I'm afraid, afraid to go back, Tamahome" she finally looked at him straight in the eyes
Tamahome stepped closer, while Miaka backed away. Tamahome finally cornered Miaka by the tree, Miaka looked up to him with teary eyes
Tamahome then got closer to her, and locked her into his warm arms, Miaka was surprised yet gave in with the embrace. Tamahome then kissed her forehead, while embracing her, not letting her go. . . once again
Miaka felt his lips kiss her nose, which made her twitch a bit. Tamahome smirked, he then got lower then he brushed his lips into hers
The kiss gave heat to the both of them, Tamahome's left fingers was tangled with Miaka's right ones, while his right is busy caressing her cheek. Miaka smiled between kisses that urged Tamahome to deepen the kiss.
"Stop" Miaka warned her lover "We must not go that far"
Tamahome stopped the smiled at her "Yes, I understand" he whispered
Miaka blushed "Thank you. . ." was her only reply
Again, a brief silent
"Ta. . . Tamahome, I-I'm sorry" Miaka apologized with teary eyes
"Huh? What for?" Tamahome asked while looking down at her
"I'm sorry, for everything!" Miaka explained "For thinking such silly things, for being a coward. . . and a nuisance"
Tamahome silenced her with a kiss "No, my love, your not a nuisance. And you're definitely not a coward. . . you're brave to me, very" he smiled
Miaka wore a confused face while Tamahome smiled
"You're a brave girl, because you got this far, Miaka" Tamahome explained "And also brave enough, to love. Even in all our differences, you're not afraid to fall"
Miaka's face saddened "I did, a minute ago"
Tamahome chucked "Well, people ain't perfect, they change for a while, but they will go back to their normal selves anyway" he joked
Miaka sweat dropped "Uh, Thanks, we better get going, Tamahome"
But before she could lead the way, he pulled her once again for a kiss. Then he let go
Miaka was not only limping, she was feeling a little sick too, so after a few steps towards home. . .
Miaka felt her knees weaken and fell in the ground
"MIAKA! Open your eyes! Please! Miaka!" Tamahome tried to wake his lover up but just failed
Tamahome ran towards home, with an unconscious Miaka on his back.
To be continued. . .
Finale Notes: Reviews Please! I'll update this up in a week or two, depending on my schedule and mood, hehe!