(Ok ppl so srry bout the spelling and grammar being that I'm still in school I hardly have time to work on my story that's why I only have one sadly. So please be tolerant with me I'll work my hardest promise. PS I thank u all for ur kind reviews :P )
Previously in Needle in the hay: "ZENO TELL HIM TO LET GO OF ME!" He didn't say anything he just stood there staring at the floor with his bangs over his face. Wright now I felt my heart being ripped out of me. I stopped struggling and let myself fall on the floor. My tears dripped on the floor. He was gone he was really gone.
5 days after Alonzo's death.
They say that the rain washes away everything. I wish it could wash the pain away. Today it rained. It rained that day too. The rain dripped slowly down the edges of my face. Rain drops mixed with my tears then fell gently down onto the ground. I lifted my head to let the rain fall on my face some more. It was cool against my face and it felt kind of nice. I remember when the men bared my father. I wanted to scream and pled for them to stop, that my father was going to wake up any moment. That that they needed to stop but I couldn't. My lips felt like they were stitched together and I couldn't find my voice. All I did was watch the rain fall down. They say if it rains when you die you'll go to heaven. I wonder if it's true. I wonder what my father felt when he died. I wonder if he was happy. Well, at least he can be with my mother right? It seems that everyone I meet ends up suffering or getting hurt. Is me? Am I the one who brings bad luck to them?
"If you stay in the rain any longer you get sick." I heard Allen say in a sympathetic voice.
"It's alright Allen a little rain never hurt anyone."
"Are you sure about that?"
". . ."
"I wish there was something I could do for you and Zeno. Hehe, I guess I'm not a very good friend." I turned my head to Allen and smiled.
"I don't think that at all. You've done enough as it is. I am grateful I meet you, but right now all I want to do is stay with my father a little longer. Can you understand that Allen?" He seemed surprise at my reaction, but then he closed his eyes and smiled.
"You should see how Zeno's doing. You guys are pretty close right? So please keep him company, I just want to stay a little longer alright." He seemed to want to protest, but just nodded. Then he walked over to me and put his cloak over me, and walked away. I turned my head back to my fathers' grave. I wasn't as sad as I was that day but I just could say good bye yet. Even though I still have Cathy, Allen and Zeno I still can't help to feel so alone, but maybe that's not a bad thing if I could just detach myself from them, then maybe they won't end up getting hurt because of me.
I wonder what Zeno is thinking right now. I wonder if when he's alone he cries for father. He didn't cry that day. He hardly even spoke. Does he even care? Is that what being an assassin turn him into? I don't want to think that though. I'm sure that even though he hides it he still feels sadness in his heart. He's pretty good at hiding things. I wish he would open up to me more. When we were young he would be more open with me even if it was just a little. The only person he seemed to make him the hippest was mother. Even if he didn't smile, even I being young could tell that he was happy. I remember when mother would sit him on her lap even though he would protest and cradle him gently in her arms. I would gaze at them for a long time. He seemed so happy. He must have loved her so much, even though she really wasn't his mother. I wonder what happen to his real mom. I don't think he'll ever tell me though. I wish things would go back to the way things were.
"It's dangerous for a young woman to be alone like this." My head jolted up immediately. That voice I recognized it. I looked around for the source of the voice. I was able to spot a shadow on top of a tree. The shadow leaped gracefully down onto the ground and then stood in front of me.
"Altair. . ."
"Ela. . ." The way he said my name was so smooth and cool it send shills up my spine. My cheeks immediately flushed a light crimson color. It seemed every time I see him my face turns red and my heart begins to race, but why?
"You should go back inside to the hide-out Ela." His voice was firm but not in a command sort of way.
"So you know I'm staying there."
"Yes Al Mualim informed us all of your stay."
"Oh, I see."
"I also heard of what happen to your father and I came to pay my respects."
"Thank you Altair that's very kind of you."
"Come you'll get ill if you stay here." He went to grab my arm but I jerked away.
"N-o I'm fine really, please just let me be." I really wanted him to stay but every time he was with me he ends up getting hurt. I just don't want to see that and this is the only way to make sure he won't get hurt because of me anymore.
"I-I want to be alone so please go." My voice was cracking and my body began to shake.
"You'll only end up getting hurt if you stay. All I do for you is get you injured and I don't want to see you or anyone hurt because of me. I can't do anything I'm weak, useless and I deserve to di- Before I could finish my sentence I felt him pull me into a tight embrace.
"Don't say that, don't ever say that again. I should be the one saying that. I should be the one who you should say away from, but I don't want that… I don't mind your presents. You are among the few whom as ever given me such a warm smile. I don't want to lose that. So don't say that foolish girl." His voice was sincere and kind. His embrace was so warm and gentle I couldn't help to relax. I let my tear escape away from me and then I closed my eyes. I let the moment sink in. Even though he is an assassin I can't help letting my guard down when I'm around him. I don't want this moment to ever end. I want to be with him more than anything. Before I realize what happen, before I saw it coming, I found myself falling in love with this man. These arms that hold me so gently I don't ever want them to disappear. I love him and I can't stay away.
He slowly pulled away but stopped when our bodies no longer touched. He's hands were on my cheeks. Which were really hot by now. He slowly leaned in and turned his head gradually. He face was inches away from mine. I could fell his warm breath on my lips. I closed my eyes to and leaned towards his lips that were not even half an inch away.
"Ela, were you my beautiful maiden. Zeno asked me to come get you cuz if you stay out here any longer you'll catch a cold." Both Altair and I sat there frozen. Allen can't see us together. I pulled away from Altair.
"You have to go. If Allen see's us he might tell Zeno and I don't want you two to fight again." He sighed but didn't protest further. He stood up to leave but not before kissing my forehead and then disappearing into the shadows. Even with that simple kiss my face lighted up. I placed my hand over where he kissed me. It was so warm. I smiled to myself. No, no matter if I wanted to, I can't stay away from him, not him.
"Princess common you need to go back inside your face looks like a tomato. Your father wouldn't be happy if you got sick over him. I know your sad but you can't risk your heal-
I didn't let him finish, instead I took ahold of his hand and walked towards the hide-out. I turned my head and smiled kindly to him.
"Don't worry Allen I'm fine now."
". . ." He had a questionable look on his face but decided not to press on. I hadn't even notice but it was no longer raining anymore. I guess the rain really did wash the pain away.
XOXOXOX
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