Chapter 21

A Touch Of Love

Last time on The Curse I Never Had - Lauren had a visit to Hatori's since she missed out on Sunday. We went to Haru's POV and we had some mentions of Rin between Ha'ri and Haru.

Hey, I'm expecting this story to be about 21-23 chapters long (like I said last time) but it might be shorter or longer depending on how I feel and the turn of events. For all I know, this might just be the last chapter, that or maybe chapter 40 will. Well, we'll just have to wait and see. I'm so evil:) MUHAHAHA! Not.

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Lauren's POV (this may really be the last time)

We walked home, well, to Sensei's house, in utter complete silence.

Haru decided to break it by saying, "Lauren-chan...Ha'ri, he said stuff about Rin. I can't tell you what he said, though, 'cause he said not to and I'm sorry about that."

"No, really, it's okay. You should listen to him. I would've too if he told me to. Is there something bothering you?" I asked. I was worried about him: Acting so strange around me when others were around. I was worried that he was suffering from slight depression. That was something that I didn't want happening. "I mean, are you sure that you aren't depressed? Even a little, you kinda seem like it."

He was just standing there, so he must've been thinking about if he was or not. "Well, kinda. It's just that, well, Rin and Akito, they all just bring up bad memories and I just keep thinking about them."

"Oh, sorry, didn't mean to bring it up," I apologized. (A/N: a lot of sorry's in this chapter, eh?)

"No, it's okay. Worrying about someone just shows that you care. Besides, we're at Sensei's house now. Let's go inside and eat," he suggested.

"Okay."

We went inside and sat at the table to eat. Nobody questioned how silent we were, so we all ate in silence. I was so tired when I finished that I dashed down the stairs and went to sleep.

I awoke because I felt a breath on the back of my neck...and I felt an arm wrapped around my waist. I wasn't completely startled once I figured out that it was Haru. I wasn't going to question him about it, either. He had been depressed earlier, so I don't blame him for wanting comfort, I knew I would. I was about to go back to sleep and then Haru awoke.

"G'morning," he greeted, arm still wrapped around me.

"Same to you," I replied still half asleep.

"Sorry if I startled you, I dunno what came over me. I just--"

"It's fine. Next time, just wake me up or something. Just a little surprising, but I really don't mind," I told him.

"As long as you're comfortable," he said.

I rolled to face him and his breath slowed. I really just wanted to talk to him, but instead he pulled me into a deep passionate kiss.

The door opened and Yuki stood there looking baffled.

"Um, did I miss something here?" he said. Haru and I both turned red.

"Well...uh...um," I stammered.

"I'll just be leaving now," Yuki announced as he backed up and shut the door.

"I think we've been caught," Haru commented.

"Yes, I think so," I agreed.

Love, romance, fluff! Some humor and now you're probably mad for Yuki's little interruption. Not my idea! All Shannon's! (kirokola I think)