Here's the third chap! Hope you enjoy guys! :))

"PUT ME DOWN! Misaki struggled to free herself from Tora who held her tightly. She can't think of anything now but to go back. Desperate.

Tora continued to run unseen from the eyes of the enemies as if he's not carrying the burden of Misaki's weight on his shoulders. He ignores the struggling Misaki until they reached an abandoned store house filled with opened empty boxes and shelves. It is dark inside and the only source of light was the rays from the crumbling roof.

"PUT ME DOWN!" She growled once more.

Tora didn't think twice as he dropped Misaki like a sand bag. "There. Baka."

Misaki mouthed the word, "ouch" and recovered herself. Physical pain was nothing compared to what she's feeling now, though. Tears kept on flowing from her eyes, frustrated. She grabbed Tora's collar and shouted. "WHYY?"her voice loud but shaking. "Why did you leave the kid, Tora? How could you leave him with them? How could you!" Tora seem unbothered by Misaki's anger.

How painful it is to see an innocent child being dragged into this chaos. He was just writing. Happy with the very little stuff he had. He lacked formal schooling but the interest of the kid is beyond the willingness of other children to learn. This is so unfair. Why do they get shot like animals. It sinks Misaki's heart because she was also like that. She and Suzuna experienced a great amount of inequality in the hands of these people. It may be luck that they got away by sheltering themselves under a gang.

Tired from all the commotion, Misaki's shouts ceased to a sobbing voice. "Why…" she cried, questioning Tora, herself, and the fate that turned into this brutal situation.

Tora saw Misaki's anguish. He wants to stop her misery at this moment so he spoke, "You are no hero, Misaki." He held her hands off his collar. "You just can't.." he paused and gave a smirk.

"Because you're pathetic." Tora continued. "How can you cry like that when you are a murderer yourself?"

The supposedly comforting words turned to harsh comments. Tora always lacked sensitivity. However, they are friends despite the big difference in their belief and principles.

"Stop." Misaki, who was surprised with the bold words, looked down and covered her ears.

"How are you any different?" Tora narrowed his eyes.

"I am not like that.. Stop it!"

"You are the most pathetic criminal I know." He smirked.

Misaki impulsively pushed him. "Do you understand what you're saying? They are children, Tora! Innocent children!"

Tora laughed. "What are you talking about? Killing is killing, guilty or not! Don't justify yourself. And don't think you can help everyone. Their lives don't play in your hands."

Tora was trying to comfort Misaki. Unfortunately, this bullying attitude comes naturally. He wonders if these words were helpful or not but his goal is to make Misaki realize that she is not obligated with the lives and deaths of other people. There are things she can and cannot control so bear with it. He actually cared for her. Though, he himself is unaware of his growing admiration for the woman.

Misaki felt like her agony was invalidated with Tora's words. Where would she place this bursting emotions now? She bit her lower lip to hold her sobs. She knows too well how much she hated the cruel. Mercy won't be compromised. On the other hand, she knows that the innocent plays no role in these situations, especially, the children. That is what Tora can't understand at all. He makes it all simple while Misaki gives exceptions.

"Stop your tantrums now. You get uglier everytime," Tora added.

Misaki gave Tora a sharp look and then rolled her eyes. She wiped her tears dry and breathed deeply. Maybe Tora is right. No one can fix this world yet and crying for the past won't do any good. She lives in a gang for years and suffered a lot of tragedies already. She should've been ready for this. Right now, she may not be able to control some things. But, life is a series of choices and not chances. It is her choice to fight. Finally, she was calm and silent but took her few more minutes to fully compose herself. Then she spoke:

"Tora.." Misaki called. "Thank you."

"For what?" hands in his pockets.

"For saving me and carrying me all the way here. If you weren't there, I might also be dead now" She gently said.

Tora was easily flattered. But then, he took this moment to his advantage. "What good would that do?", he asked.

Misaki raised her eyebrows. "I was thanking you. You know what? I don't really get that attitude of yours, dumbass."

"I don't need to be thanked." Tora gave a serious look. "It comes with a price."

He slowly walked closer to Misaki. "It's only us in here, Misaki." He said softly but within her hearing. Her heart suddenly pounded fast. He held her shoulders tight and pinned her on the wall. The intimate and romantic look from Tora and the fast pacing of the situation gave Misaki a frightened look. He sweetly smiled and stroked Misaki's hair. She gulped and her heart was pounding faster and faster. Tora leaned closer.

"I want you right now, Misaki."

She reddened. This is so sudden. Tora gave a sweet kiss on her neck. The intense sensation gave Misaki chills all over. The heat from her body started to rise but still Misaki was unsure. Tora leaned on the other side to give another kiss. Misaki tried to touch Tora's cheeks, then his hair. Now, she's giving an unwavering look at his golden eyes. Tora gave a faint smile as he looks at her eyes to her lips. It was a perfect moment until Misaki held his head tight.

The next thing heard was a loud "BLAG!"

Yes. It was a direct headbutt! Tora fell holding his forehead.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING, YOU WOMANIZER!" Misaki was in rage and steam seem to gush out from her ears. He kicked Tora angrily and shouted. " Baka baka baka bakaaaaa!"

Tora covered himself with his arms while bursting into laughter. "I'm kidding! Hahaha! You should have seen yourself!"

Misaki continued kicking him down. She got really annoyed. Tora is such a great womanizer. What annoys her the most is that he disregarded the seriousness of the situation. Unbelievable! What an insensitive idiot!

"Okay, stop…" he tried to contain his laughter. "Oh goodness... that was a good one", wiping his tears from a great laugh. "I'm just trying to lighten the situation."

"Stupid." Misaki rolled her eyes. "Fine. I need to go back to the hideout."

"Okay. I need to go back to the mansion too." Tora suddenly got serious. "A lot is happening in this city. If I got some news, I'd probably update you."

Misaki is now determined to do something. She is tired of crying and being pathetic. Freedom from the abusive leaders and wealthy people is what she's aiming now. She needs to move.

"Great. Thanks. We need a comeback from the last mission. We need your assistance." Misaki replied.

"Okay. Count on me. See you around." Tora walked outside as he clears the dusts off his clothes caused by Misaki's multiple kicks.

"Wait!" Misaki called.

"What?" he turned.

"About the city mayor's guards. We were wiped out with just one, a spiky-haired blond. Could you get some information about him and the rest?"

"Sure. I'll update you whenever. Oh, and tell the gang, I said hi. Ja ne" he smiled and waved goodbye.

Tora left the abandoned house. Misaki found a new motivation. This is it. No time for grief and misery. They need to move because no one else will. The struggles they suffer right now are going to be fruits they will reap in the end. Misaki was more determined than ever.

How was it?

OMG. I think I would love to have a ToraxMisa lovestory! What do you think?

Stay tuned, minna! Thank you for reading!