Sorry for the late update. It's just not many people are reading this story and it bothers me. I mean I'll keep updating it, but I just wish there were more people reading. You know I've had people gripe at me saying Akito is a guy. I apologize only for the fact I should have put spoilers somewhere. For those moronic people who DO NOT know, Akito is a CHICK! Trust me when I tell you this. If you do not believe me, message me with your e-mail, and I shall gladly send you a scan of the 18th volume where they say it about a dozen freaking times. You even get the pleasure of seeing Akito's teeny tiny boobs.lmao. Okay so sorry to rant and also sorry if I offened any of my lovely readers. I love you all too much to piss off. So yeah here chapter three. Read & Enjoy!


Chapter Three

Ayame's POV

The air in the office seemed to suffocate the snake. His head was ringing and his whole body felt ablaze. Ayame shivers and draws his jacket closer around him. The asprin he had taken, didn't seem to be helping much. With a shaky hand, he swallows two more, hoping some of the pain would be relieved. The snake stands up to open the window. He suddenly found breathing the cold stangnat air from the AC, made him feel worse.

Lost and broken,
Hopeless and lonely.
Smiling on the outside,
and hurt beneath my skin.

A knock on the door, makes the snake jump. "Ayame-San? Hatori-San is here to visit you." Mine says opening the door. "Damn." The snake mutters. "What kind of welcome is that Ayame? How have you been feeling?" The dragon stood in front of Ayame, but the snake refused to look up. Why did Hatori have to come now? 'Why does he have to see me like this? Maybe if I talk to him, and assure him everything is fine, he'll leave and be none the wiser.'

"Hello Tori-San. Why have you troubled yourself coming to check on me? Oh don't get me wrong, I am overjoyed. In fact, I think I want to call Shi-San and tell him the wonderful news." Ayame tries to stand and sweep gracefully towards his love. Hator's face remains expressionless, as always upon seeing the snake. This causes Ayame's heart to crack, one more to add to the rest.

My eyes are fading,
My soul is bleeding.

I'll try to make it seem okay,
But my faith is wearing thin.

Hatori takes a step toward the snake and asks, "Are you feeling ill Ayame?" 'Oh no, he's noticed' "What do you mean Tori-San? I feel absolutely wonderful. Just like always." The snake tries to spin in a flashy manner, and only ends up gasping in pain. His head swells, and an unbearable ache takes over. A strangled "Oh!", escapes from Ayame's mouth.

So help me heal these wounds,
They've been open for way too long.
Help me fill this soul,
Even though this is not your fault,

He looks up at Hatori. Wait, looks up? How did he get on the floor? He attempts to stand, but found it difficult. Hatori is suddenly at the snake's side. "Ayame your not well. What's happened?" The dragon questions. He holds Ayame's arm to pull him up. "Oww!" The snake shrieks. He reels backwards and tries to retch his secretly wounded arm out of Hatori's grasp.

That I'm open,
And I'm bleeding,
All over your brand new rug.
And I need someone to help me sew them up.

"I'm fine. Please don't worry about me Hatori. You should return to Akito-Sama's side. I'm sure she needs you more than..." Ayame couldn't finish his sentence. He did need Hatori. Perhaps more than the dragon would ever know. "Ayame, you are sick and need medical attention. I assure you Akito can wait ten minutes." Hatori says stepping toward the snake. Ayame closes his eyes, in silent despair. Ten minutes. That's all the dragon could spare? The snake quickly adomishes his selfish thoughts. "I just had a headache. Don't worry, I took some asprin. It should clear up soon. Please do not trouble yourself."

I only wanted a magazine,
I only wanted a movie screen,
I only wanted the life I'd read about and dreamed.

Hatori shakes his head. "Aya you really try to make my life difficult don't you." The dragon's words pierce Ayame's heart. If only Hatori knew how much the snake wanted to protect the dragon from himself. From the hideous person he'd become.


And now my mind is an open book,
And now my heart is an open wound,
And now my life is an open soul for all to see.

"I'm sorry Hatori. I trully am fine. I don't mean to be a burden." Ayame found he was breathing harshly. "You should go now Haa-San. I have work to do." The snake turns to walk back to his desk. The roaring in his ears had become even louder. So loud he doesn't even hear if Hatori responds. Suddenly his vision goes black and he knew no more.

But help me heal these wounds,
They've been open for way too long.
Help me fill this soul,
Even though this is not your fault,

That I'm open and I'm bleeding,
All over your brand new rug.
And I need someone to help me,
So you come along,
I push you away,
Then kick and scream for you to stay.
Cuz I need someone to help me,
Oh I need someone to help me,
To help me heal these wounds,
They've been open for way too long.
Help me fill this soul,
Even though this is not your fault,

That I'm open,
And I'm bleeding,
All over your brand new rug.
And I need someone to help me sew them,
I need someone to help me fill them,
I need someone to help me close them up.

Song lyrics - "Wounded" - Good Charlotte.


Okay so there's chapter three. I will update soon as I can. But review please.