When I See You Smile

Chapter 9

===When I See You Smile===

Anna watched as Hao exited the yard, knew he was gone, as she no longer felt any bad vibes, just a great sadness. Was Hao really telling the truth? What had he really given Yoh? She had no idea, wasn't sure about anything, only knew she was on the verge of tossing her beads and bandana down and throwing one hell of a fit, yelling at the top of her lungs it wasn't fair. In all honesty, it wasn't. Yoh hadn't done anything wrong, he didn't deserver this. If Hao was trying to get to Anna, he knew where to strike, because he knew Yoh was her weakness. ...then it's my fault... she thought, closing her eyes sadly. ...if it weren't for me, Yoh would be ok now... she continued, hating herself. ...I shouldn't have left... her mind cried, tears begining to flow from her eyes. She hated herself so much right now, felt it was her fault, wanted so bad to just give up, but something in her heart refused to let her...

Anna looked to Yoh sadly, saw his expressionless look, his pale skin, his empty eyes. Yoh was no more. ...no... she thought, desprite to save the boy she loved more then anything. She ran to him, leaping foward, falling to her knees before him. "Yoh!" she cried out, getting no response. "Yoh, you can't be like this." she said softly, taking his hands. She was at a loss, didn't know what to say or do, her thoughts focused on Yoh of the past, how he would sit and doze off while sitting on the edge of the porch, how he would tease Trey about his crush on Anna. She couldn't imagine waking each morning to find Yoh here, in this hollow prison of self doubt. She needed him to be his wild, carefree self, she needed to wake up each morning, being able to see him blush, talk, smile. ....his smile... she thought, tears flowing again.

She closed her eyes now sadly, the thought of never seeing him smile again, hurting far worse then any physical pain ever could. She opened her eyes, her gaze at the ground. She shivered some, cool wet droplets hitting her back. It was starting to rain now. ....oh Yoh... she thought, so sad, she could just die. She wasn't sure if she could save him, wasn't sure if Hao had told that ruth about Yoh being gone for good. Her mind said yes, her heart said otherwise. All in all, there was nothing she could do, could only worry, hate, and reget. ...I regret... she thought, closing her eyes. IF Yoh was really gone, she at least wished she could have told him how she felt. She wanted so much to tell him how much she loved him of how important it was to have him by her side, but most of all, she wished she could have told him just how much she really loved him.

Sometimes I wonder
If I'd ever make it through
Through this world
without having in you
I just wouldn't have a clue
Cause sometimes it seems
Like this world's closing in on me
And there's no way of breaking free
And then I see you reach for me
Sometimes I wanna give up
Wanna give in
I wanna quit the fight
And then I see you baby
And everything's alright
Everything's alright

She lifted her head to look at Yoh, already soaked from the soft downpour of rain, the tips of her hair dripping. His hollow gaze gave her no relief, only made her hate herself even more. "Oh, Yoh you can't be gone, you just can't..." she said softly, closing her eyes once more. It was silent for a while, the only soud being the rain. ...if only I could reach you... Anna thought, wishing there was someway she could communicate with Yoh, someway to snap him out of this trance. Anna blinked, the solution bright as day. If he WAS in a trance, and was unable to speak, did it also mean he couldn't hear? ...if he can hear me...my voice...then maybe... Anna didn't hesitate, quickly taking Yoh's hands in her own. If he couldn't speak, then maybe, just maybe, he could hear her.

Anna looked to her love sincerly, her eyes filling with tears once more at his empty gaze. "Yoh..." she began, softly, almost a whisper. "I don't know if you can hear me or not, but I really hope you can..." It was silent again, Anna going over some of the thoughts on her mind, things she wanted to tell Yoh, finally opting to just say whatever came to her first. With that in mind, she took a deep breath, beginning to speak. "Yoh, you mean everything to me...I can't go on, not being able to see you smile..." she said, crying some, his empty gaze still on his face.

When I see you smile
I can face the world
Oh you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light
Oh I see it shining
right through the rain
When I see you smile
Baby when I see you smile

smile at me

Anna wasn't sure if what she was saying was working or if Yoh had even heard her. "Yoh, your smile is all I have...it helps me go on..." she said, shaking her head some. "It helps me get through the day...when I'm scared, I see your smile...and it makes everything alright..." Anna frowned, seeing as her words were apparently having no effect. ...this is hopeless... she thought, her heart aching, realizing nothing she siad or did was going to bring back Yoh. ...no... her heart cried. She gripped Yoh's hands some, looking deeply into his eyes. "Yoh, you can't give up...." she whispered, shaking her head. "You have to fight whatever Hao did to you, I know your strong, your heart is, your spirit, I know you can smile again...if you try..."


Oh yeah
Baby there's nothing in this world that could ever do
What the touch of your hand can do
It's like nothing that I ever knew
Hey
And when the rain is falling
I don't feel it
Cause you're here with me now
I wanna ask you baby
It's all Ill ever need
All I'll ever need

Yoh seemed to emit a soft moan, but still wore the same empty gaze. Anna blinked, feeling a little better. ...its working... she thought, her heart just about skipping a beat. She refused to give up now, more determined then ever to bring him back. "Yoh, I need you here with me, I need to be able to see you smile, to hear you laugh." she continued. She then embraced him, her lips lightly pressing against his neck, her eyes closed tightly. "Oh yoh...I can't stand the thought of never seeing you smile again.. you're smile is what makes you who you are..." she said softly, tears beginning to fall again. She then faced him, looking deeply into his cold eyes. She lightly stroked his hair, wishing he would embrace her once more. "Yoh, smile for me once more...please...smile for me..." she whispered.


When I see you smile
I can face the world
Oh you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light
Oh I see it shining
right through the rain
When I see you smile baby
Baby when I see you smile at me

Anna leaned to Yoh, lightly pressing her lips to his. She blushed as they met, her kissing him softly, praying he would respond....and it seemed her prayers had been answered. Yoh 's hollowed black eyes, quckly went back to brown, his once pale skin, now had a hint of color. He blinked some, a bit shocked to be getting a kiss. He instantly felt his cheeks heat up, and almost fell onto his back, but stopped as Anna drew him closer. He blushed deeper, but soon closed his eyes, drawing her closer as well. Anna gaspsed some, shocked as she felt Yoh's arms wrap around her. She moaned sadly into his mouth, the kiss quickly becoming passionate. The two kissed for some time, Anna refusing to stop, knew Yoh was back and wanted to only savor this moment with him.


Sometimes I wanna give up
I wanna give in
I wanna quit the fight
Then one look at you baby
And everything's alright
Hey everything's alright
It's alright

Anna looked to Yoh, their passoinate kiss stopped for the moment. Yoh looked back, staring at her in shock. "Anna..." he whispered, his cheek still red with embaressment. She blinked, unable to believe that her plan had worked. Yoh was back. "Yoh..." she said softly, tears streaming down her face. Yoh blinked, confused. "What's wrong?" he asked, his voice laced with concern. "You don't...remember...?" she asked, staring into his eyes. He tilted his head again, still wearing the same confused look. "What are you talking about?" he asked, his voice sounding a bit flustered. ...why doesn't he remember... she thought, getting a bit worried. What if that crap made him forget too? She looked to him with worried eyes, prayed that he remembered her, and who he was and all that had happend. "Don't you remember me...?" she asked softly. Yoh blinked, beyond confused now. "Anna, are you ok?" he asked, really getting worried about her. Anna blinked, sure now that he was himself again, his facial expressiona saying all. "Oh Yoh, I love you!" she cried, hugging him tightly. Yoh blinked, not sure what to make of all this, but smiled, quickly embracing Anna, replying in a soflt, sweet tone. "I love you too Anna."

When I see you smile
I can face the world
Oh you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light
Oh I see it shining
right through the rain
Yeah

The others had come back a little before dinner, and were shocked to see Yoh out and about. "Yoh!" shouted Trey, leaping up and hugging the poor shaman to death, the two almost tumbling over. "Hey Trey!" he said, no longer confused. Anna and the others had done a good job of explaning the whole situation to him, him in turn shocked, not to mention upset with Hao even more. However, he was greatful to his friends, especially Anna. If not for her, he'd still be in his prison of self doubt. He owed her so much, knew he had said some cruel things to her, and knew she had suffered a great deal all this time. He wanted nothing more now, then to be alone with her. And so after a quick dinner, he helped the others clean up, and saw Anna excuse herself, and head off to her room. "Dude, go ahead." said Trey, Yoh turning to look at him. "Hmm?" he replied, Trey smiling. "Go be with her Yoh." Yoh blinked, blushing a bit, though not too shocked by the whole matter. Trey was a great friend, and Yoh knew that Trey wanted both Yoh and Anna to be happy. "Dude, go ahead, Ryo and I can handle the rest." he said, giving Yoh a slight nod, with a smile. "I agree, go be with her." said Ryo, who was busily washing dishes at the sink. Yoh was about to protest but was quickly pushed out into the hall by Trey. "Go on! Stop wasting time, why if I was with Anna, which I not...damn... I would be up there with her right now!" shouted Trey. "I heard that!" yelled Anna from down the hall somewhere, Trey instinctivly diving behind Yoh for protection. Yoh blinked, scratching the back of his head, a cheesy grin on his face. "Alright guys, see yas in the morning!" said Yoh, giving a wave as exited the kitchen, Trey watching as he turned the corner..and fell to the floor sobbing. "I hate being so noble!" he cried, Ryo only emitting a soft chuckle as Morty entered, giving Trey a very strange look. "Im not gonna ask..."

Yoh made his way down the hall, thinking a bit. "She has missed you very much." said Amidamaru, floating beside Yoh. Yoh nodded some. "I know..." he said, sighing. Amidamaru, blinked some, noting Yoh was looking a bit down again. "It's not our fault Lord Yoh." began Amidamaru, Yoh nodding some, sighing again. "It's in the past, Anna and you should aim for the future now." said Amidamaru, Yoh stopping some, looking to his samurai bodyguard. Amidamaru smiled to him kindly. "You and her will be Wed soon, and you have your whole future to think about." said the samurai, lightly stroking the young shaman's hair. "You should not dwell on the past, only learn from it...you taught me that Yoh..." Yoh blinked, blushing a bit. He loved Amidamaru so much, he was more then a guardian ghost, more then a body guard, he was Yoh's one true friend, who stood by him no matter what. Yoh smiled, nodding. "Heh, you're right." said Yoh, Amidamaru smiling, giving the shaman a bow. "I shall leave you and Anna now." he said. Yoh nodding. "Alright, see ya in the morning!" he said, waving as his spirit floated off to join the other spirits on the roof.

Yoh then wasted no time, quickly continuing down the hallway, heading to Anna's room. He slowed his pace, nearing the doorway, noted it was open, could see a yellow glow on the far wall. He tip-toed closer, peeking in to see if Anna was even in the room. Sure enough she was, looking out the far window as she proceeded to tie the front of her robe. Yoh cleared his throat a bit, standing in the doorway. "Can I come in...?" he asked softly, Anna gasping a bit, startled as she was drawn from her thoughts. "Yes." she said, keeping her back to him. Yoh entered the room, gently closing the door behind him. He looked to her, puzzled a bit, but also enjoying her natural beauty which seemed to be hightened by the soft glow of the light.

He smiled, walking up behind her, gently wrapping his arms around her slender waist. She blushed tilting her head, feeling his lips softly kiss up the side of her neck. "Yoh..." she said softly, resting her hands on his. He smiled, kissing her cheek. "Yes?" he replied, continuing to kiss her neck. She closed her eyes, moving her hand up to rest on the back of his neck. "I thought I had lost you..." she said. Yoh frowned a bit, resting his chin softly atop her shoulder. "You'll never lose me." he assured her, Anna smiling. He smiled back, taking her hand and twirling her a bit, so that she now faced him. She blinked looking at him, him doing the same, giving her a sweet smile. Anna blushed, unable to fight off a smile as well. "It makes me happy..." she said softly. He smiled again, tilting his head some as she rested her hand on the side of his face. "What's that?" he asked, Anna smiling. "When I see you smile." Yoh smiled widder, drawing her close. "I'm glad." he said, staring deeply into her eyes. "Me too." she replied, and without further ado, they shared a sweet kiss, reunited once again.

When I see you smile
Yeah I can face the world
Oh you know I can do anything now
When I see you smile
Oh yeah
Baby when I see you smile
Smile at me

(dun dun duuuuun lol well another story comes to a close....nods sadly it's not one of my best but i pormise, "Dead Mans Party" will have more action and such in it so please do keep an eye out for it and ty once again for all the reviews PLEASE do read my next sequel, "Dead Mans Party" and please read and review it I hope you all enjoyed this chapter/story and come back to read the sequels -Melis . )