For all the readers out there… I thank you very much (from the heart) for giving a short portion of your time to read my stories. You don't know how much it means to me…

So I promise I'll do my best next time…

But for now, here's another chapter of this story.

Chapter 6:

"Pirika, Pirika," Ren uttered in his sleep.

His eyes then opened wide. As he sat up there was only one name in his mind.

"PIRIKA!" he blurted out.

He then turned to his right, just to see his onee-san smiling gently at him.

"Where is she?" Ren asked at once, with that Jun's smile fade away.

"The doctor said she took in a large amount of water during the accident. But she's safe now." Jun explained to her obviously worried little brother.

"I must see her!" Ren insisted, as he began to walk out of his bed.

"But Ren…" Jun said trying to stop her brother.

However Ren just glanced at his sister, eyes looking determined and strong… like they always are.

"Okay, but don't talk too loud, she's still resting." Jun warned her brother with a smile.

With that Ren left. As soon as Ren's shadow was out of the room, his power spirit suddenly appeared beside Jun.

"Bason… so now tell me everything in full detail and don't forget the good stuff." Jun said to the spirit.

"Yes Miss Jun." The power spirit had no other choice.

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With a rapidly beating heart and shaking hands, Ren slowly turned the knob and pushed it open. As soon as he opened the door widely and walked in… he saw someone else already there!

"What are you doing here? Hao Askura!" Ren asked through gritted teeth.

The onmyouji then turned to the angry Chinese Shaman, with a smile pasted on his face.

"I think you and Pirika are really meant for each other. You ask that same question to me every time you see me. Don't you ever get weary of my answer?" Hao answered as Ren prepared his spear if ever the Asakura tried to do something… anything…

"Just answer me! What did you do to Pirika!" Ren said in anger.

Though he was already burning in ire his voice was still more of a whisper.

"Nothing. I just watched her for awhile… since no one is bothering to look after her."

"I'M looking after her!"

"Then where were you a while ago? Hmm? You should be thankful that I'm here."

"Why should I? For all I know YOU sent that storm."

"And you really believe I can do that in the state I am in? You gotta be kidding me." Hao said in a jest, annoying Ren even more.

"Get out of my house… Hao Asakura." Ren threatened him again, almost ordering his spear to be ready for an attack.

"Hai, Hai… if you say so." Hao said. He then stood up. His hands were up in mock surrender.

"Take care of her Tao Ren… you're the only one that can make her happy. Take my word for it." Hao stated before he finally disappeared in front of the Tao's eyes.

"Damn! That Hao Asakura is such a pest!" Ren finally shouted unleashing the anger inside of him.

But then he froze… and looked at Pirika at once.

He sighed. That didn't wake her up.

Ren then sat on the same stool that Hao Asakura used a while ago. He then stared at the sleeping Ainu beside him. Her beauty was so captivating, her gentle face was like that of an angel and her blue hair was like a piece of the clear sky. Seeing the Ainu sleep brings him a feeling of content. Just being around the girl makes him feel happy. Pirika's smiles and giggles make him feel a rather unusual feeling deep inside of him that burns every time she is around him. His heart aches for her… but what really is it?

The next thing he knew the back of his palm were caressing the soft and silky skin of the Ainu. Her pale yet warm skin tickled his senses, in a good manner that brings him delight. His exploration continued and his hands raced towards the girl's cheeks, he then tucked the hair, touching her face, behind her ears… then paused.

'What the hell am I doing? What's happening to me! What am I thinking about? But the worst of all why do I like to stare at Horohoro's sister!' His mind protested.

He then stood up, fearing that emotion burning up inside of him. He wanted to ignore it but he just can't.

He ordered his power spirit to stay with the girl. He then decided to have a walk.

"Guard her carefully. Make sure no one dares wake her up… don't let Hao get an inch close to her understand." Ren ordered giving more emphasis on the HAO part.

"Yes Master Ren." The loyal spirit answered.

With that Ren left the room.

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"So what's your problem?" Jun asked her distressed little brother.

One minute she was just spending a quiet time on her own and the next thing she knew her little brother barged in her room and started to protest that he's sick.

"Pirika!" Ren shouted.

"What about her?" Jun asked as she crossed her legs.

'This may be more interesting than I thought.' She said to herself while giving off a whimsical smile.

"She makes me feel sick! I mean… it's not her fault really. But, but every time I look at her I just want to touch her. And when I stare at those cerulean eyes, my rational thinking just malfunctions." Ren protested while pacing up and down the room angrily.

Good thing he put his weapon down or else he could've destroyed everything on Jun's room. Ren was really tormented by these weird emotions he is feeling inside of him. This may be the first time he'll ever experience this kind of feeling, considering those times in the past that his father tried to suppress these kinds of feelings raging inside of him. It was because he was keeping it to himself that made it grow bigger and bigger. It was a big mistake for them, because now it just drives the young Tao madly. He never knew how to handle it.

"So you're love sick?" Jun said almost asking a confirmation from her brother.

"I don't know… maybe… how could I cure this?" Ren asked with all sincerity.

Jun blinked. She then started to giggle which blossomed into laughter.

Ren turned red.

"THAT'S NOT FUNNY!" Ren shouted angrily as Jun's laughter started to subside.

"Sorry, my little brother but you see that thing you asked was --humorous."

"I seem to amuse you… but I don't get it."

Jun Tao then stood up and walked towards her little brother. She looked at his eyes deeply, seeking the very center of Ren's soul.

"Love… that's what your experiencing and it's not a sickness my beloved brother. Like one had said… the cowards are incapable of loving because this feeling is only the prerogative of the brave. You should face this and not runaway from it because if you do… love can make you suffer dearly."

Ren looked back at her, seeing the truth in every word his sister said.

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So that's it… my sixth chapter… thank you again to all the readers and reviewers of my stories… I hope I entertain, please and amuse you with this simple story about love…

Again Thanks!