Seven Days

by Tate Icasa

This is a Hakuoh x OC pairing. Basically, half a year after season two ends, Hakuoh and Kitami get trapped in a rockslide. NOT a lemon. However, the Lemony companion piece, 'And on the Seventh Day', is posted.

9. Three Days Now

Duel Masters: Seven Days

By. Tate Icasa

Chapter Eight: Three Days Now

: Kitami's POV /

I leave him alone for most of the day.

At least, I think that's how long it is. Without the sun to tell time by, I have no idea.

The long awkward silence continues throughout the day.

At random times I start to dig through the rocks blocking the entrance, but it's a useless gesture and I know it.

After a while I saigh, and sit with my back to the wall to look at the now sleeping Hakuoh.

(Hakuoh: Of course, you stared at me while I slept. Kitami: I stared at you when you were awake too. Hakuoh: Is that supposed to make me feel better? Kitami: Maybe. Now hush.)

I let my eyes drift shut after a minute and sink into a light sleep. I'm not really tired, after all, an immortal doesn't really need to sleep.

When I wake up I'm freezing.

That's to be expected. Slowing down your heart and breath rate in a small cavern with a stream isn't really the smartest idea in the world.

I look at Hakuoh. He's still asleep.

I decide to let him sleep.

(Hakuoh: You, the immortal, nearly froze, and you decided to let me sleep? Kitami: innocently Yes, what's wrong with that? Knight: opens mouth to answer and glances nervously at Mimi and her frying pan before closing mouth. Mimi: He could have frozen to death. Kitami: I wouldn't have let that happen. Now, hush, all of you.)

I stand up and begin to pace. After a while I try to sit down again, but I'm too jittery. I must have been awake hours longer than him now.

Hakuoh is still asleep. I wonder if he's sick again.

I almost move to check, then remember what happened last time and begin pacing again.

(Hakuoh: You really should have checked. Kitaim: Yes, I know that. Hakuoh: By the way, when is it my turn with the POV? Kitami: When you wake up. Besides, the reader like my POV better, don't you? looks at readers dangerously Readers: sweatdrop. Back away slowly Kitami: gasp How dare you not like my POV! Knight: Looks at Mimi's frying pan longingly Mimi: notices Knights eyes on her frying pan What? Oh! Hits Kitami and Knight with frying pan Knight: Hey! What was that for Mimi? Mimi: Smiles POV is yours, Hakuoh. Hakuoh: You mean next chapter. This one is over.)

Preview of Ch. 9:

I suppose she was staring at me again.