Stepping slowly off one stair she looked forward. She was about to say his name when she tripped and fell down on her face making a loud, "Plop" Noise. Keeping her face in the ground, Hitomi didn't dare to look up and see Van laughing at her.
Van didn't even notice her. He just keep messing around with his sword. He sighed gently and looked up at the sky. As he was about to walk to the stairs he saw Hitomi on the ground. "Hitomi?..." He asked and quickly walked up to her. He reached out his hand for her to take it.
Hitomi heard his voice. She felt her face turn dark red. She took a deep breath and got her face out of the ground. She saw his hand and took it. "Van... Good to see you again." she said not looking him in the eye.
Van laughed softly. He put his finger under her chin and made her look at him. "You too."he said and then pushed her closer to him in a warm hug.
Hitomi closed her eyes and returned the hug. She felt his warm body pressed up against her's. She wanted to stay in that moment for ever. She opened her eyes and looked up at him. "Its been a long time."she said as she felt some tears well up in her eyes. 'Why am I crying now! I never cry! I don't even remember the last time I cried.' She thought to herself as she quickly wiped her eyes.
Van looked at her. He smiled gently. "It has been along time."He said back to her. He wiped a small tear that came rolling down her face. He smiled at her. "But your never leaving me again."he said.
Thunder roared in the distance. Then the rain came. It first came softly but soon enough it came in a down pour.
Hitomi's wet hair stuck to her face. She looked up at Van who looked so cute when he was soaked. She laughed gently and brushed some of his hair away from his eyes.
Van looked down at her. He was caught up in the moment. He shook his head and then looked at her again, "Lets get inside before we catch our deaths." he said softly to her.
Hitomi nodded, "Yeah good Idea."she said and smiled. She took Van's hand and walked up the stairs. She looked up at the sky before entering the Castle.
Van looked down at their hands. He smiled and kissed her hand gently. He walked into the Hallway and back to the room where Hitomi was talking with Merle. "You'll find that the maids have brought new clothes. Meet us for dinner in the dinning room."He said and smiled. He let go of her hand and then left the room and walked down to his room.
Hitomi smiled and shut the door. A candle was lite in the far concer. She walked over to the candle and stared at it. She smiled and then walked to the dresser and saw a green dress. She laid it out on her bed and took of her shirt, and her skirt. She was about to slip on the dress when she heard the door open. "Who is there?"she yelled quickly covered herself up.
A head looked into the room, "Hitomi! Why are you in Merle's room!" Allen asked. He looked over at Hitomi.
"Get out!"she yelled and threw her wet shirt at him. It hit his face and he quickly closed the door.
Hitomi glared and quickly pulled on her dress. She looked into the mirror. She sighed, "Not that good on me, but will have to do."she said. She fingered though her hair and then sighed, "This is as good as its gonna get."she mumbled and opened her door. "Now, to the dinning room."
Looking down the hallway, Hitomi looked around for the dinning room. "Where is it!"She asked her self under her breath.
Merle's head popped up from around the corner, "Hitomi! Your late!"she yelled and grabbed Hitomi's arm and dragged her into the dinning room.
Van was already sitting down, same with Allen. They quickly stood up when they saw the two girls enter the room. Van looked at Hitomi,"You look great!" He said. A small blush came across his face.
Hitomi smiled gently, "Thanks Van, you clean up well yourself!"she said looking at him.
Van pulled out a chair for Hitomi to sit in. Hitomi slowly walked over and sat down next to Van. She smiled, "Thanks."She said looking at him. 'What a gentleman!' She thought to herself.
Merle walked over to Allen, "Hello."Merle said and looked up at Allen. Allen gave Merle a quick kiss and then they both sat down.
Hitomi saw that and her Jaw dropped about 10 feet. "W-what?"she asked looking at Van.
"Merle hasn't told you yet.. Well you see, they are going to get married." He answered and chuckled at Hitomi's surprised.
((Well that was chapter 4, I hope you liked it! And hey, I got 2 reviews now! Yay for my reviews! Thanks you two! Yours Humbly,
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