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…well here's the second chapter… mostly flashbacks to get a little background on the breakup… the first chapter is sort of an introduction… hope you like this…
Don't Come Close
Chapter 2 (Flashbacks)
It was the night of the summer festival and Kaname was already running late. She was wearing her best kimono. As she finished fixing her hair, the doorbell rang.
That must be Sousuke "Chotto matte kudasai.!" She called out
She was all ready as she opened the door and saw him standing there in normal clothes. Just like an ordinary teenager. She smiled at him sweetly…
"Sousuke, what's wrong? You're blushing…" Kaname asked
"Nandemo nai.." was the crisp reply
"Daijobu desu ka?" she asked again
"Affirmative, ma'am!" Sousuke answered a little too loudly
Sousuke realized his response and closed his eyes to wait for her halisen to land on his head. He was already anticipating the pain… But it didn't come… Instead, he heard a giggle…
"Is anything wrong Kaname?" he asked
"Nothing. You just look cute. That's all. Come on. Kyouko and Shinji are waiting for us."
Kaname awoke from her dream…
It happened a long time ago, but why? I'm ok now. I told myself not to feel anything. I'm over him now…
Kaname shook her thoughts away and got ready for the day…
It was a nice day outside. Kaname and Tifa were strolling along the grounds of Shin-Ra… Kaname's mood was low and Tifa noticed this…
"Hey Kaname! Want to eat ice cream?"
"Huh? Umme, ok…" she replied
They went to an ice cream shop but still Kaname's mood didn't change. Tifa's starting to get frustrated. She tried making a conversation but she just shrugs it off by answering close-ended answers.
This is really pissing me off. What the hell is wrong with Kaname? Tifa thought
"Hey, Tifa-nee… What would you do if you'll lose Cloud-sempai?" Kaname suddenly asked
"Huh? Hmme… Why the sudden question?" Tifa replied
"Nothing."
Kaname fell silent again…
"Kana-chan… Do you want to talk about it?" Tifa asked
"It's a long story…"
"I don't mind…"
"Well…"
"Sousuke! I don't understand why you have to follow her orders!" it was Kaname shouting at Sousuke because of a certain misunderstanding
"Kaname, she's my captain. I have to follow her orders." Sousuke tried to explain
"But Sousuke…"
"You should understand Kaname. I thought you would understand. Granting that you know I am a sergeant. You know my duties Kaname. I have other priorities too, aside from you."
But she's already flirting with you, can't you see that?! "Demo…" Kaname tried to explain but words couldn't escape from her mouth… Instead, a tear trickled down her cheek. She turned around so Sousuke wouldn't see her face…
"Kaname…"
Kaname wiped her tears and faced Sousuke again with a smile on her face…
"I'm sorry Sousuke. I kinda forgot about that. I'm sorry. Well, there's always a next time, right?" Kaname smiled at him sweetly
"Kaname, are you really ok?"
"Of course I am.! What makes you think I'm not?"
"But, just a little while ago, a tear…"
"Shut up you stupid military otaku.! C'mon, let's eat ice cream. Your treat…" Kaname ordered
Even if Kaname was smiling, she was deeply hurt by what he said. She knew all along that this would happen. She knows that the white-haired captain has feelings for her sergeant, but she wouldn't let him see her cry. She's not a burden to him. She mustn't be…
"It would have been easier if you told him the truth." Tifa commented
"I couldn't. I was too scared back then to tell him."
"Well… Continue…" Tifa ordered
"I'm sorry Kaname, but I can't come with you this Saturday. The captain made me do some errand for her." Sousuke explained
"Oh… It's ok. Hmme… I wonder when you will be free. It's the seventh time you've cancelled our date, Sousuke." Kaname said
"I'm really sorry, Kaname. I'll ask for a day off next weekend and I'll take you to the hot springs. Ok.?"
"I'm not sure about that. But I'll look forward to it." Kaname smiled her sweet smile at Sousuke
"Thank you, Kaname. Come here." Sousuke ordered
Kaname came to Sousuke's arms and hugged him. A tear trickled down her cheek…
I don't quite understand anymore, Sousuke…
"Sousuke, couldn't you just refuse her orders?" Kaname asked suddenly
"That is impossible." Sousuke replied
"Wakatteru…"
"Jealous, Kaname?"
"No! Why would I be?"
"Don't be. I have to follow her orders because she's my captain. Don't worry, my heart will always be yours." Sousuke assured her
"Eeew… Sousuke… Don't be cheesy…" Kaname laughed
Sousuke watched her laugh. And as she settled on his chest again, he stroked her long blue-green hair…
I wish she'd be like this always
I wonder where Sousuke is. I can't see him anywhere. I already asked Kurz and Melissa but they haven't seen him…
Kaname was searching for Sousuke. They were at a cocktail party and Sousuke has invited her to come. He said he was just going to get them drinks but Sousuke's been gone for an hour already and Kaname's starting to worry.
She went out the balcony to search the garden. It was there that she saw a familiar silhouette of a guy. She squinted through the dark and she could see the black tux Sousuke was wearing. She was about to call to him but she stopped as she saw a certain white0-hared girl holding his hand and pulling him towards the rose garden. Two options were running on his mind. First was to follow them and risk breaking her heart. Second was just leave everything behind and forget everything.
She watched them walking under the moonlight. The white-haired girl turned to look at the balcony and saw her standing there. The girl smiled a little and suddenly leaned up to kiss her sergeant. Sousuke was surprised by her captain's actions that it took him a minute to react. He pushed her away just in time to see a glint of blue-green running away from the balcony. She turned to go after Kaname but someone stopped him…
"Don't go…" Tessa pleaded
"I need to go to her. I have to explain to her." Sousuke tried to reason
"She doesn't need any explanations. I order you to stay, sergeant." Tessa ordered in an authoritative voice
"But.."
"Don't go… This is an order."
Duty was battling over his emotions. He needed to explain to her…
Kaname…
"… and after that incident, I immediately flew to America and finished my studies there. I didn't come back to my apartment so I lived with Kyouko for a while."
"So, you left without hearing an explanation?" Tifa confirmed
"Sort of like that." Kaname answered
"And the reason behind joining Shin-Ra?"
"I want to meet him again but not as the Kaname he once knew… I want to show him that I am not a burden to anyone."
"You're not being fair, you know." Tifa observed
"He wasn't too."
"But you really want to visit them?"
"Yeah… I still worry for them… They're my friends after all."
"Why not ask the President, then." Tifa suggested
"I was hoping you'd do that." Kaname smiled
"Hey. Cloud and I would just accompany you. Ask the president yourself. Both of you are close after all."
"Who wouldn't be? He's been a childhood friend. I'll ask him tomorrow and if he refuses, I'll really make sure to make him miserable for a day or two…" Kaname said
…it's kinda long compared to the first one… but I really tried my best on this… hehehe… please comment again… and thanks for the comments on the first one… I hope this chapter pleased you… ^^
chapter three is still in process…
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