Here is chapter two for all you who have been waiting, enjoy!
Hayate stared out the window on the top floor of the Awayuki residence. He was in an art room, which there were many of in the house. He looked at Himeno, who was sitting by the fountain, looking sadly at a bird who was feeding out of her hand. Hayate smiled. Sasame appeared next to him.
"You seem happy," he said. Hayate jumped a little.
"You shouldn't just appear out of no where," Hayate said.
"What? It's not like everyone else here doesn't know who we are," Sasame said, smiling.
"Has Himeno been acting weird towards you lately?" Hayate asked. Sasame was surprised.
"No, has she to you? She does look a little upset now, but I never noticed anything," Sasame said. Hayate left quickly and went to Himeno. She blushed.
"Hayate... I was just thinking about you," she said.
"Is that why you were so sad?" Hayate asked, frowning.
"Sad? No! Of course not, why would I be sad?" Himeno asked, laughing. Hayate took her hand and leaned in so that their noses touched. Himeno grew bright red.
"You can tell me if something's wrong, after all, we're... together now," Hayate said, smiling.
"It's nothing, really," Himeno said. Hayate stood up straight.
"Okay, I'll get back to work," he said and left. Himeno went to her room and sat down on the bed. She sighed.
"How can I tell him? I can't..." she said, closing her eyes. Sasame knocked on the door.
"Himeno, may I come in?" He asked. Himeno blushed.
"Sure," she said. Sasame entered. Himeno turned away, blinking. Sasame smiled.
"What's wrong? Don't you like me?" He asked. Himeno blushed even more, her heart was pounding, but she didn't know why.
"Don't ask me that!" She cried, standing up. Sasame went over to her. He took her hand.
"You should be thinking of Hayate right now, but you're not, are you?" Sasame asked.
"Stop! I... love him, I don't want to hurt him," she said, starting to cry.
"But you do love me, don't you?" Sasame asked. Himeno fell on her knees, Sasame still holding onto her hand. He squeezed it. Himeno pulled away, stood up quickly and ran out the door.
"I'm worried about Himeno, she hasn't been herself lately," Kaoru said. He was standing at the bottom of the staircase in the front room with Natsue.
"Maybe she just needs time alone," Natsue said, smiling. Himeno ran down the stairs, almost running into Kaoru.
"Himeno! What's wrong?" He asked. Himeno stopped in front of him, back turned. She was still crying and now breathing heavily.
"It's nothing, you don't have to worry," she said, quietly. She left the house and saw Hayate in the yard. He was putting some soil around the bushes. Himeno blushed, wiped away her tears, and went over to him.
"Himeno, have you been crying?" He asked, looking sadly at her. She smiled.
"No, I'm fine! Silly," she said, slapping his back. Hayate still looked concerned.
"You can tell me what's bothering you, you've looked sad since that time we fought the demon larva," Hayate said. Himeno started to cry again.
"I... I can't. It's so hard..." she started. Hayate put down the bag of soil and put his arms around her. She cried for a few minutes and then pulled away. Hayate leaned in close and kissed her. A tear fell down her cheek.
That night Himeno fell asleep early, Hayate closed the door behind him. Himeno was soon dreaming. She and the others were fighting against a demon larva. She was fused with Sasame.
"Himeno, use the arrow," he said. Himeno put two fingers up to her lips and spread them so that they touched each of the sides. She blew hard and a sonic blast shot at the demon. It exploded and turned back into a seed. Shin sealed it. Himeno fell on her knees. Sasame flew out of her and landed in front of her.
"Good job, you're getting better," he said, smiling. Himeno blushed. She saw Hayate looking evily at them.
"Hayate, what's wrong?" She asked. Hayate closed his eyes.
"I know about you two, that's fine, I'll just kill you both!" He cried. Hayate flew at Sasame and thrust his hand into Sasame's stomach. Blood sprayed everywhere.
Himeno woke up screaming. She started to cry and Hayate rushed in.
"What's wrong?" He asked, going over to Himeno. She backed away.
"I... had a bad dream, that's all..." she said. She saw Hayate killing Sasame again and screamed. Hayate put a hand on her shoulder.
"It's okay, you can tell me," he said. Himeno hesitated, knowing it would hurt him.
"I... I think I have feelings for Sasame, it's just a crush though, I don't love him. I love... you," Himeno said, sobbing.
"What made you scream?" Hayate asked.
"You... killed Sasame... I don't want that to happen, ever," she replied. Hayate smiled.
"It's okay, I will always love you, no matter what," he said. Himeno fell into his arms and sobbed.
I know, weird place to end it, but the next one will be up soon! So keep looking.