A Love Hina Goodbye

Disclaimer: I do not own Love Hina or any of the characters contained in here. Love Hina is owned by Ken Akamatsu. This FanFic is purely for the enjoyment of others...So don't sue!!!

Chapter 6

"Thats why I'm leaving Hinata House."

The words rang in Keitaro's head. He shook it in disbelief.

"What are you talking about? You can't leave!" Keitaro exclaimed.

Naru just sat there, tears streaming down her cheeks. She didn't want to hurt him, but this was the only solution to her problem.

"I can't stay here." she whispered.

"Why not? Naru, talk to me! Whats going on?" he pleaded.

"I can't stay here! I can't be scared to go outside! I hate jumping at every noise! I hate looking over my sholder everywhere I go to make sure no one is behind me! How can I live like normal? It'll never be the same, I'll never be the same!"

Naru was breathless after her outburst. Why did this hurt so bad? Keitaro had froze when she had burst out. At that moment, he knew what had to be done. He stood before her.

"If you leave, then so do I." the landlord said quietly.

"What are you talking about? You can't leave, everyone needs you."

"And I need you." he said quietly.

Naru was taken back at that comment. She knew he cared for her, but she didn't realize how deeply his feelings went. He had uttered the comment with a seriousness she haden't seen in him before. She closed her eyes and took an unsteady breath.

"Be logical. You can't leave here. You're the landlord! Who would take over and look after the place if you left?" she asked.

Keitaro had to stop and think on it for a minute.

"I'm sure if I tell my aunt whats going on she'll watch the place for a while. What do you say Naru? Shall we take off for a while?"

Naru stared at Keitaro, her mouth open in disbelief. Where had this come from? This wasn't the same Keitaro she knew standing before her. The next words out of her mouth surprised her.

"Okay, lets go."

"Are you sure?" Keitaro asked her.

"Yeah, I have to get out of here."

"Well, lets get everything planned and we'll go wherever you want."

Present Day

'Had it really been 6 months already?' Naru asked herself. It seemed like it had been a lot longer. Over these past months, Keitaro had become her best friend. He took care of her every need. He held her when she cried in her sleep, and even enrolled her in self defense classes. She probably wouldn't have lasted this long if it weren't for him. He had been her lighthouse, her pillar of strength.

"Are you sure your ready to go back?" Keitaro asked her.

"Yeah, I'm a lot stronger than I was before, thanks to you. How am I ever going to be able to repay you Keitaro?"

"Just keep going. I know its hard at times, but you just have to stand, knock the dust of your knees, raise your chin up, and keep on walking. Do an old friend a favor and fulfill your dreams. I want you to live Naru. I want you to be able to walk with you head high. If you can do that for me, then everything has been worth it."

Naru smiled softly.

"Okay."

Sorry it took me so long to update. I had barely moved into my new place when I had to evacuate due to Hurricane Ivan. Needless to say, I've had a hard time getting on a computer to work. This story is rapidly coming to a close. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks for the support!

The limits of life can seem daunting at times, tying us down, confining our parts, but the Power of Love breaks free of all bounds, making rulers of us all through the strength in our hearts.