Duty-Bound: Chapter 84
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He gripped his katana tightly before slashing the tree a couple times. The unfortunate tree fell while he tried to calm his ragged breath. Since he couldn't take his anger out on the man who injured Mikan, he resorted to the forest trees. As he looked at his surrounding, he cringed. He had destroyed most of the trees that the space was big enough to form a clearing. Sighing, he sheathed his sword. He didn't bother to turn around when he heard a feminine gasp.
"Natsume… what are you doing?"
He turned around to look at her. Her training garment was deep green in colour with a palm-sized blue crescent moon at her left shoulder. "Levelling the forest?"
She shook her head before approaching him. "I thought you have better self-control."
"You're blaming me." It was a statement.
She then put her arms around his neck. "No, I'm not. You should know that it was not his fault. I'm sure he didn't mean to harm me. It was an accident, Natsume."
A sigh escaped his lips. "Very well. I shall forgive him."
As she pressed his lips with hers, he wrapped his arms around her small waist. It was only a short kiss that was meant for a truce. Even without the kiss, he would forgive the man since he couldn't stay angry with her. Soon, they both pulled apart. When she stepped a few feet away, he unsheathed his katana. "Are you ready?"
Today was his turn to impress her. Instead of giving her compliments, gifts or jewelleries, he offered protection by giving her training.
Upon pulling out her sword, she grinned widely. "Please take care of me, Sensei."
Catching her teasing tone, he smirked. "My pleasure, Princess."
In count of seconds, he lunged at her, starting their lessons.