Chapter Eight -
Hatori's POV
Hatori, to put it lightly, was shocked. He didn't know what to do with himself. So Ayame loved him, and those hidden feelings were the reason Akito tortured the snake.
When I look in your eyes,
I see a whole different sky,
In a strange way, the dragon felt responsible. Now that he knew the pain and misery he had caused Ayame, Hatori began to question his feelings for the snake. He still found Ayame annoying, when he was his usual cheerful self, but over the past two days, he came to be protective over the snake. Having seen Ayame close to death on two occasions, it really made Hatori think.
Like I've never seen before
And when I hear you're voice
The snake was still as beautiful has he was back in high school, except for his body changing into that of a grown man. Hatori thought back to an interesting experiment he and Shigure had tried on Ayame, and feels his body flush. What was he doing? He did not like Ayame like that, and he should stop entertaining that notion. Just because he now knew the snake's feelings, didn't mean his were going to change.
It's like a song that I can
Listen to oh, over again
After gathering himself, Hatori reenters Ayame's room. "Ayame we need to talk." The dragon says.
Its so crazy how you make me go crazy
Everytime that I'm near you
"I don't mean to be rude Tori-San, but I don't want to hear it. Just please check to see if I'm well enough to leave, because I would really like to."
Cause, you're just a dream
This is my reality
Totally insanity
Hatori opens his mouth to speak, but found he had nothing to say. The snake's words hurt. For some reason, they really did. "Ayame what if was going to tell you good news, like that I loved you too?" The dragon foolishly asks.
If I could be in your dream,
All I wanna do
Ayame scoffs loudly. "You are too cruel. We both know that would never be the case. Do not tease." The snake attempts to sit up and grunts in discomfort. "You shouldn't move yet Aya. You'll only cause yourself more pain." Again Ayame scoffs. "Nice." He mutters under his breath.
Is be with you, be with you
You're just a dream
Just a dream
Now Hatori really was hurt, but Ayame was hurt worse. The angel the snake once was, had gone and left a shell of itself behind. Hatori tries to harden his eyes and heart against the strange ache he was feeling. Trying to place the feeling, he thinks back to when he was with Kana. Wait no! What did this mean? Did he have some sort of feelings toward the snake?
When I picture the world,
It takes me to the sun
"Can you please stop staring at me? I don't want pity Tori-San." Ayame whispers. He runs a hand through his silver hair to try and remove the knots. "Can you bring me a hair brush please?" Hatori nods, and finds a brush for the snake.
I think about the way you smile
And the words that you say
Ayame starts to tame his beautiful hair into submission, but the IV kept getting in the way.
"Here let me help." The dragon offers stepping forward. He takes the brush back, and Ayame scoots to let Hatori sit down. The dragon sits closer than he probably should have. He gently runs the brush through Ayame's hair, and takes some into his other hand. It felt soft, and regardless of what had happened the night before, it smelt like Ayame. His hand gently brushes against the snake's pale neck, and Ayame shivers.
Always seem to change
The world I've been livin' in
"T—that's enough. Thank you." He says pulling away from the dragon. Hatori realizes his actions had made the snake uncomfortable.
The dragon had to admit he had enjoyed touching Ayame in such an intimate way.
You're just a dream, just a dream
More than my imagination could ever see
"I'll just go now. I should check on Akito." As soon as the words leave the dragon's mouth, he knows he chose the wrong thing to say.
You're just a dream
If I could be with you
"Yes good-bye Tori-San." Ayame says turning his head up to give the dragon a sad smile. "Don't worry about me, I'm fine."
Oh oh, you're just a dream
Just a dream
But Hatori knew there was plenty to worry about.
Song - "Just A Dream" - Jump 5
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So there you go. One chapter left. Hope everyone had enjoyed the bitter sweet sadness of this story. It's one of the best stories I've ever written. Review please. I like to hear your thoughts on things.
