Chapter 12: Stay the Night

I sat upright suddenly wide awake from the dream and looked in to my mirror, i turned my back towards it, and saw the markings from my dream. A wolf's head on my right shoulder and a fox's on my left, connecting to a gem in the middle.

"this isn't right…" i whispered "i don't remember having a sister" it must've been wrong, that dream couldn't be real. I still had time before school and decided to go for a quick run, thought i could work out a little once again. I went to school after showering and entered three classroom.

I kinda froze when i saw Akari and Enju chatting, i remembered the night before, but to my surprise they didn't seem to do so. Both casually greeted me in their normal way, was the entirety of yesterday a dream? I tried to get through classes but i couldn't stop thinking of yesterday evening, and the two kisses i recieved. After classes the Principal summoned me, i knocked and entered surprised to see both Enju and Akari there.

"i take it yesterday evening went well?" Kazuryu asked, the three of us nodded in unison. "good, because i have a mission for the Ninja seeking club"

"really?" Akari asked excitedly "what is it?"

"i want you to investigate the three mysteries of Mizaki school" Kazuryu replied "this is not a normal school, dangerous as mysterious things happen here From time to time. I need the Ninja club to investigate these mysteries and unravel their secrets"

Akari jumped with excitement and immediately accepted the mission, i tried to protest, the missions could be to dangerous for the others. Enju however held onto my wrist to stop me.

"then it is settled" Mr.Kazuryu said

"come on Kiba," Akari said grabbing my other wrist "lets tell the others" she began pulling while Enju still held my left.

"Akari calm down," i said while i was being pulled apart "Enju let go, please" neither listened to me until Kazuryu stepped in and reminded us that we had classes to attend. After classes we celebrated Akari's full fledged return as manager of our club.

Later that day i returned to school to pick up something i forgot. As i approached the main gate i saw Enju leaving the school grounds. "hey Enju," i said "don't you have a student council meeting?"

"i did but we finished up fairly fast" she replied.

"so you've got some free time for once" i said with a chuckle. Enju frowned and then looked back at me with a smile.

"that's kind of obnoxious coming from you" she said "but you are right, now its down to deciding what to do: go home, our go out" she chuckled and then seemed curious "why are you here?" she asked

"i forgot something in the club room" i replied "well, see ya Enju"

I entered the school and got what i needed before heading out again, i left the grounds and saw Enju, sitting on the bench by the gate. "still haven't decided huh?" i asked sitting down beside her.

"i was actually waiting for you" she replied "i decided to go out but i won't go out alone" she stood up and gracefully extended her hand to me. I was stunned for a moment, the scene before me was breathtaking. Her hair blowing in the wind, her emerald eyes illuminated by the setting sun. Overall Enju was absolutely beautiful, but i can't tell her that.

I looked up at her and chuckled before taking her hand and standing up, she smiled. "where to?" i asked

"i know a nice cafe, should be open today" she replied as we began walking,

"so is this like another date?" i asked as wet walked hand in hand

"yeah, so what if?" she replied "I'm only holding your hand so we don't get separated"

I looked at our intertwined hands, hers felthent so soft and smooth, while mine were rough due to my extensive ninja training. We walked into the more laid back parts of the city into a Cafe, Enju promised that it was a 'quality Cafe'

"you should try the cheesecake, it's very good" Enju said from behind her menu

"sounds good," i replied " I'll take that then" i put my menu down and watched as her eyes travelled across hers.

"we're lucky this place is open, it usually is open that often since its not that well known" Enju explained

"i like it" i replied "it's so laid back, a nice change of pace for me" Enju smiled knowingly as the waiter came to take our order.

Enju orders so smoothly, completely unlike me, i need to work on that perhaps. Now that i think of it, i am truly grateful to have Enju by my side. "you know, Kiba" Enju suddenly said "i wanted to thank you, for being there for me, and the others. I-…" Enju was cut off by the waiter who returned with our order, he couldn't have timed this worse. Enju took a bite from her cake and smiled, sweets always cheer her up. "something wrong Kiba?" she asked, i was obviously starting at her.

"oh, no, everything is fine" i said "i just noticed how sweets always cheer you up" she smiled and watched me take a bite from my Cake, waiting for my reaction.

The Cake was delicious and Enju was watching me eat it, "you want a bite Enju?" i asked her, she looked a bit shocked at first and then her cheecks grew pink. She opened her mouth wide and I feed her the piece. I remembered last time when she said it was like an indirect kiss, but she didn't seem to mind at all. She hummed with a smile and took a sip of her coffee to wash the bite down.

"yum," she said "i would love to come here more often"

"Yeah," i replied "it's a nice cafe" i smiled at Enju who was more then delighted to hear me compliment the Cafe.

She hummed silently, "i'd love to take you again"

It was dark when we left the cafe to go for a walk through the Park. I realised only now where we were when i recognized this was where our battle had taking place when we chased Tengge. "This is…" i said

"where the Legendary Kiba Inuzuka was ambushed by two idiots" Enju said with a chuckle. Enju sat down on the nearby Bench and sighed. "we're gonna have to go back soon our we'll miss student curfew" she said

"who cares?" i asked "i want to stay out a little longer"

"but you did have math homework" Enju said

"i can do it before class" i replied

"the Vice Manager refusing to study," Enju said Mockingly " the student council head won't like that" she giggled "maybe, just once I'll break the rules to"

It seemed like Enju and i shared a thought, we wanted to spent more time together. I sat down beside her on the bench with my hands in my pockets. "I'm glad to have you by my side" Enju said quietly as she tested her head on my shoulder "and I.. well, i wanted to tell you -…" she stammered, she was trying to tell me something,

"don't force it Enju," i said "tell me when you're ready to tell me" she lifted her head and smiled "did you have fun today?" i asked

"What if not?" she replied

"then I'd apologize and try harder next time to make it enjoyable for you"

"so there is a next time?"

"Are you saying there isn't?"

"there might be"

"there will probably be"

"I'm sure there will be"

We shared a laugh, when Enju let out a yawn. She rubbed her arms, i quickly took off my jacket and placed it on her shoulders, she thanked me and tested her head on my shoulder again. "you can take a nap of you want, i won't leave your side" i said

"don't get any ideas" she replied lazily

"if you're worried about that then we should head home now" i answered with a chuckle

"no, i trust you" she said "I'm definitely gonna tell you someday" it didn't take long for her to fall asleep on my shoulder as evidenced by her slow and steady breaths.

"i wanted to tell you something too, Enju" i whispered into the dark "I'll wait for you" I could feel a yawn creeping up my throat as sleep took me slowly, i feel asleep resting my head against Enju's.

Next i knew i felt warm morning light on my skin, when i heard Enju speaking. "He can't hear me" she said "What i wanted to tell you was.. When you're with me i feel safe, by your side i feel calm and i cab relax. I want to stay by your side forever, i want to stand next to you even after graduation, even after we leave this school behind. I want to stay close to you after that because.. I – I… Love you, i really do" i could feel her lips press against mine, i wanted this dream to be real. I opened my eyes, and there was Enju.. very close, here eyes closed. I could still feel her kissing me.

Enju pulled away and smiled down at me, i blinked and rubbed my eyes. Wait, did she say all that for real?! No, I'm imagining, my dream must've carried on in the real world for a second.

"Hentai.." Enju said. Nope, she didn't say that, all is the same. I must've be stareing at her for minutes.

"y'know," i said "Rumours will start spreading, not that I have a problem with that, -"

"neither did i," she said "if it's about me and you, i don't mind" she smiled and extended her hand towards me. My heart jumped, was i not dreaming after all? Or was i? If Enju did feel about me like that, i would happily accept her feelings. I stood and grabbed her hand smiling at her. Her Emerald eyes reflected the morning Sun's beams and she returned the smile.