Ch.4 The Hunted

Nagi gave a sort of smirk and shook her head, resting her head on her hands.

" You know," she said looking at him smilling. " I haven't known that many good people, and almost every one of them have been dissapointments. But...somehow, my heart is telling me that I can truley trust you. Thanks."

Suichi smiled, putting his hand on her back and giving it a sentimental rub. " Of course," he said. " Are you alright?"

"Oh, yeah, I'm okay," she said laughing a little, trying to lighten the mood. "I'm sorry, I didn't entend for this to turn into a therapy session. I've just been under alot of stress lately you know?"

"Yes, I know." Suichi replied. Even thought he couldn't even imagine what she was going through.

"Well, thanks for comforting me, I really appreciated it." She said giving Suichi a grateful look.

"Of course," He said ." You can come to me about anything."

"Thanks," she said, starting to wonder if she could. There was a look in his eyes that she couldn't read. She couldn't even read his expression. Her gaze was on his emrald eyes, shining and beautiful. They were quiet for a moment, both stareing at each other. Nagi swallowed uneasily as he moved a little closer to her. His face was sensitive and gentle, searching her face. He raised his hand to her cheek, touching her skin softly. Nagi glanced at his hand and then back at his eyes. What was happening? A knot was forming in the pit of her stomach.

Suichi wasn't quite sure of what he was doing either. He felt as if he was about to throw up from nerves. His emotions were running wild. What were these feelings? He could feel himself move closer to her as his thumb brush her cheek. His breath was becomeing shorter as his head moved close to hers.

Nagi's eyes slowly began to droop. Her head moved towards his. Closer, closer, closer. Suddenly, Nagi's eyes shot open. She couldn't do this! She couldn't feel this way! She quickly moved away from his grasp, rambling as she moved to her feet uneasily.

" I..I'm sorry," she rambled nervously, scratching her head in a fit of panic. " I - I -I I need to go...I'mI'm sorry. I just...I need ot go!"

She got up and grabbed her things, and hurried out of the room. Suichi rose quickly, hurrying after her.

" Nagi wait!" he said following her down the stairs as she started to run down the stairs and out the front door.

Suichi followed her, ignoreing his mother's questioning voice," Suichi?"

" Nagi!" he said, makeing her stop just as she reached the walkway of his home.

She didn't turn around, she just sighed raising her head to the sky.

" Nagi," he said walking towards her," I'm sorry...I-I didn't mean to...please don't leave. I'm really sor"

" Suichi," she said, makeing him stop in his tracks and sigh. She turned around, holding her bag in her hand. " I didn't mean to lead you on by comeing here. I shouldn't have"

" Nagi," he stopped her, almost in a pleading voice. " You did not lead me on. It was my own fault, not yours. Nagi, I don't...I don't want you to leave like this. I'm so sorry...I wasn't thinking. Please forgive me."

Nagi felt her heart beat fast. She smiled and slowly walked over to him, stopping infront of him. She gave a smirk as she looked up at him.

" Suichi," she said. " I'm sorry. I shouldn't have reacted like that. It...its just too strange for me. I understand, and theres nothing to forgive. Thanks for this, but I shouldn't stay. I really appreciate the offer though. Tell your mom that I said thanks so much. "

They stood in silence for a moment.

"Are you sure your alright?" he asked again, gently touching her arm.

She shivered under his touch."Yes," she said smiling uneasily." I'm sure."

He nodded, not believing her but he didn't push the matter.

She smiled at him." Your not like other people, you acually care. Thanks for careing about me."

" Your welcome," he said putting his hands in his pockets. " I'm always here."

She smiled, biting her lip. She spoke softly. " I know. I better go. Thank you."

Then, she raised up on her tiptoes and gently put her lips to his cheek. Suichi let out a small gasp. Her lips felt warm against his skin. She pulled away and walked away from him. Suichi touched the spot where her lips were. She smiled; her eyes sparkling, and was fixing to turn when Suichi called to her.

"Nagi." He said.

"Yeah?" she said turning around.

"In case you need help in your search, "he said "What is the guy's name who you're after?"

Nagi sighed, but kept smiling "You really want to help me?"

"Of course." He said smiling.

Nagi started shifted her weight, sighing. She glanced at the ground then looked back up again.

" His name is Yoko Kurama."

Suichi eyes widened in horror.This couldn't happen! Why was she hunting him? How did she know him? He didn't remember ever meeting her in his past life. What did he do to her? He watched her smile a good-bye and then take off jogging down the street until she was out of sight. He stood there, dumbfounded. What had he done to her? What had happend between them in the past?