Before you get started, yes, I know that this is rather short for a chapter. But, I've decided, in the name of trying to look busier, to post up each scene as it gets written. I hope that my readers don't mind. Heh heh. I actually finished plotting this story, right to the last scene. I finished it this morning. I think it gets pretty good. Now, if only I can write it the way I see it in my mind...
The Accursed
"What are you saying, Klaus-san?"
Misha stared at Klaus with wide eyes. He would protect her? Klaus would? Was he even capable of doing that? Not of actually doing it, but of caring about someone so much that he would make such a promise. And for her. He was promising her of all people that he would stand by her and keep her safe.
Did he mean it?
She stared at him, wondering if he meant what he had said.
Klaus nodded, reaching out and touching the side of her face gently. She blushed a deeper shade of crimson, and looked down, hoping to hide her embarrassment from him. Was it really possible that he cared about her that much? Even when he didn't cry for the woman he loved, he would promise her that?
"I will keep you safe," he said softly, staring at her with the kindest eyes she'd ever seen. He suddenly came closer, his face inches away from hers.
"Kl-Klaus-san!" she gasped, pulling back. She could barely believe her ears. What was he saying? "You... You don't mean that..."
"It's been a long time, Miya," he said softly, giving her a small smile. "I wasn't sure until recently. No, I knew, it's just that... I cannot believe that it is really you."
"It's really me...?" she repeated, tilting her head to the side. She was absolutely confused. But still, his words made her so happy. Tears filled her eyes and she wrapped her arms around him, hugging him tightly. "Thank you..."
He actually hugged her back,though hesitantly. He held her lightly, as if afraid that she'd break if he held on, but at the same time he was afraid to let go.
"It's been a verylong time..."