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Chapter 11

Keibo's Advice

After everyone got back to the Kigaro house after visiting Joubu in the hospital, Mayu went straight to her room and locked the door. She needed some time alone to think. Kakashi wondered what was wrong so he poofed in there to talk to her.

As soon as he appeared in her room he said, "You know that locks can't keep me out, right?" Mayu was just lying on her beds with her head on top of her hands, just staring at the ceiling. She appeared to be lost in thought. Kakashi looked up at the ceiling. The only thing to look at up there was a poster of a boy band that Mayu liked when she was 13 and never really bothered to take it down, even after she stopped listening to their music.

"What are you doing?" he asked her.

"Still waiting to see if the scotch tape on my poster will give out." said Mayu. "That thing has been up there for a decade now."

"No really, what's the matter?" asked Kakashi.

"I told you back in Twilight Forest that nothing is wrong." said Mayu in a tone like she was trying to keep herself from yelling. Kakashi could also sense a hint of "leave me alone" in that tone. He figured she would just get mad at him if he pestered her anymore. He decided to try to talk to her later after she had some time to her self. "Okay, I'll be going now." he said and then he poofed out of the room.

Part of Mayu was glad to be alone to think, but part of her wished that Kakashi had stayed. She wished that she didn't use that tone with him. She wished that she asked him to stay and that he would hold her like he did when Obio died. She felt tears well up in her eyes. She hated crying, it made her feel like a wimp and that she was disappointing Chiyuu. Mainly because Chiyuu had always told her that crying was baby. She looked over at Chiyuu's side of the room. Ever since she died that side of the room has remained untouched. Unlike Mayu's side of the room which was disorganized, Chiyuu's side was neat and organized. Her bed was still made, all of her books and scrolls were organized, and her clothes hung neatly hung in her closet. Mayu remembered how mad Chiyuu used to get mad whenever she would borrow her clothes with out permission. Mayu had to admit that she missed those moments, even though it normally resulted in her having to run for her life. The thought of never having those moments again made more tears. Along with the thought of never being held in Kakashi's arms again. She was so confused; she didn't know what to do.

Then there was a knock at her door. "Who is it?" she asked.

"It's Keibo."

Mayu wondered if she let Keibo in. He was her best friend and she needed somebody to talk to about this. So she unlocked the door and let him in. As soon was in she locked the door back. She didn't want anyone barging in on their conversation. She also hoped that Kakashi wouldn't poof in there anytime soon.

"I just came to see if you were okay." said Keibo. From the look on Mayu's face, Keibo could tell that she had been crying. So he knew it had to be something really bad, because the whole time he's known Mayu he's only seen her cry once, and that was when they were 6. "What's wrong?" he asked her with his voice filled with concern. Mayu broke down and told him about the offer the demon made her and about how confused and conflicted she felt. After she told him everything, she just burst into the tears. Keibo held her and allowed her to cry on his shoulder. He held Mayu for some time, and then he said, "I think you should talk to Kakashi about this."

Mayu looked at him like he was crazy. "Are you serious?" she asked. Keibo nodded. "But, I don't know how he's react." she said.

"If he cares about you as much as you care about him, then I'm sure he'll understand." said Keibo.

"You're right Keibo. Thanks. I'll go talk to him." said Mayu as she gave Keibo a hug. Kiebo blushed, but Mayu didn't notice. Then she went to go look for Kakashi. Even though Keibo wanted Mayu, he didn't really want to sabotage Mayu and Kakashi's relationship. Because he knew that would only hurt Mayu, he loved her too much to hurt her like that, and hoped that it would work out for her. 'But on the other hand,' he thought. 'If it doesn't work out, then I might have a chance.'