Well, this is a very short chappie but the last chappie was long so y'all should be able to cope. LOL. I'm actually only posting this because Rebelchic17 told me to post before I go off to Alabama. I'll only be there for two days for my great grandmother's funeral, but she told me to and I figured enough time had passed. Anyway, here it is. R&R! Notes!

Yoru: LOL. Yes, you sound like Hana's mom. LOL. I'm glad you're enjoying the story, and I have no intention of stopping on it. You'll quickly find out one thing about me, once I start on one story I don't start another till I'm finished with the one I'm on, so don't worry. Anyway, if you like this story you should check out my story "Dancing." Leave reviews:)

Chapter 6

"Your parents don't seem very concerned about you, Hana," Uo said to Hana at lunch the next day. There was a gap between them where Tohru should have been seated. Currently she was in line for more rice.

"I noticed this and I sense strange waves, I don't know what they mean though," Hana replied. "Don't tell Tohru, she'll only worry." Hana's eyes bore into Uo's to make sure the tall Yankee understood. Uo nodded just as Tohru waltzed up to the table with a bowl of rice.

"I'm back!" she laughed, her usual giant smile on her face. Hana and Uo pasted on their fake smiles and returned hers as she sat down.

"Rin," Hatsuharu said, stopping in his tracks through the woods. He had started taking Hatori's advice and began going on slow walks through the woods to calm his nerves. He had seen the girl's slim figure rushing in between the trees and wasn't exactly surprised, just a bit startled. The horse whipped around, completely surprised to hear his voice.

"Haru," she breathed tenderly, as if she had let her guard down for one split second, but only one. "Stay the hell away from me!" She drew away rapidly as he approached her.

Because I can't protect you.

"Rin," he whispered, moving closer.

"Damn you, Haru!" she shouted. "Stay away from me!" She disappeared into the forest, running as fast as she could, which was faster than any normal human could since she was the horse.

I'm sorry, Haru, I'm so sorry I can't protect you.

"Rin again?" Shigure asked emotionlessly as Hatsuharu entered his office. He didn't even bother to look up from his computer. Haru didn't reply. "Why don't you go see Hari?"

"I think he's getting sick of seeing me," he replied.

"No, he's not, but I am," Shigure said.

"Thanks, Sensei, you're so comforting," Haru sighed sarcastically, knowing he should have expected this reply from Shigure.

"I'm only being honest, Haru," he shrugged. Haru shrugged as well and closed the door as he backed out of the room.

Rin was hunched over, breathing hard. She had collapsed on a huge boulder and decided to rest for a moment. She was in no condition to push herself even if she could run faster than any human. She'd just end up in the hospital again, and she hated the hospital. All the needles and the nurses with fake smiles glued on their faces. Such an attempt at cheeriness for people who were more than likely going to die anyway. As her heartbeat steadied her thoughts turned to what had made it beat fast in the first place. That was the first time she had seen Haru since she had gotten out of the hospital and he didn't look well. Tears filled her eyes and she cried long and hard.

Oh, Haru, I'm only trying to protect you, but I'm not doing a very good job am I? No matter which way I turn I'll end up hurting you. Forgive me.