Chapter 6


Kaname bowed her head. They should start over, begin again, and redo this "relationship." They were still in love; it was obvious that Sosuke cared for her. He was always there, a sturdy wall to lean on, a comforting presence to sleep on. He always helped her up when she fell; he was always there, for her. But she had taken advantage of that and taken him for granted. Kaname reached out a hand and put it on his shoulder.

"I am sorry, Sosuke. Not just for hitting you but for everything. I've been such a jerk."

"I do not think you are a jerk, Kaname." Sosuke pulled her roughly into a hug. Although Kaname's war with tears had started with her winning, the tears took over and Kaname burst out sobbing.

"I'm so sorry."

"Its alright, Kaname." Sosuke stroked her hair. When Kaname had gotten control she looked back at Sosuke, her face blotchy and her eyes red. An image flashed in her head: Tessa crying. The young Mithril captain had no splotches on her face and her eyes still shone a clear gray-blue. Tears swam around her glistening eyes and fell in clear, sparkling drops. She could cry so beautifully. Kaname rubbed her eyes. Who cared? She had Sosuke, not Tessa.

"Come on, Chidori." Sosuke took her hand and drew her along beside him, "Let's go."

Tessa lay, plotting in her head. If she kept on Whispering with Kaname, their minds could mesh. But would she do it again to see Sosuke? No...she couldn't. Then, a scene popped in her head. Kaname, saving her when she was captured in the school. Kaname, using her Whispered powers to teleport. Perhaps she could do it too. Where would she go? Perhaps Kaname and Sosuke could meet her there. Or...she couldn't risk the mind meld. "Hmmmm..." Murmured Tessa to herself.

When Kaname and Sosuke reached the end of the sewers, they had no choice but to go up. Sosuke pulled out a map and scrutinized it with a frown. If they came up here they would be in an alley. There was a small chance someone might see them but it was a risk Sosuke was willing to take. He climbed the ladder first, gripping each rung firmly. When the man hole cover fell open with a clang, Sosuke climbed out first. He reached down and grabbed Kaname's forearms and pulled her up, easily. He then replaced the cover and they made their way down the alley. Sosuke pulled out a small palm-pilot and pressed several buttons. There was a dock nearby. Perhaps they could rent a boat there. How could they get one looking like renegade terrorists? Then, his eyes fell on Kaname.

"Chidori?" Kaname turned, a question in her eyes.

"Yes, Sosuke?"

"Do you have your normal clothes?"

The storekeeper was a young man, in his older teens. He had black hair in the 'eternal bedhead' look. He had a men's workout top on and cargo pants that fell loosely around his hips. He had endured a difficult today. His girlfriend left him, his dog escaped, and he was in the all around pits. Not many customers had come today. Actually none at all wanted to rent the motorboats he had. Except....

A tall female walked in. She was wearing a yellow top that she had rolled up and knotted below her breasts. Her jeans hung low, showing her hipbones. She was definitely well endowed and the young man took notice of this. She walked up to the counter, a sassy swing in her hips.

"Hi there." She said, blinking flirtatiously.

"How may I help you?" The boy barely remembered his store manners.

"I'd like to rent a boat." She smiled, lip gloss shining and drawing attention to her full sensitive mouth.

"Uh...I need some ID." The man regretfully asked.

"Ooh. Ok." Kaname screamed, inwardly. How could she fake this?

"Oh crap. Its not here." She looked up, pleading showing through ever pore of her body. "Please?"

The young man looked at her, a devil's scheme forming in his head. "For a kiss perhaps."

Kaname's face almost lost he 'I'm so innocent, help me' look. A kiss? How could she. But...but...Sosuke! Whatever... they needed the boat, she had the resources, so she might as well use them.


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