Chapter 2 of "A Heart in Need"

A/N: I tried to make this one a tad bit longer, and I think I did a pretty good job with it. I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as the last one.

DISCLAIMER: So as you all may already know, I DO NOT OWN BLOOD+

Home, Saya thought as she laughed along with Kai. We're going Home.

"Kai, you really don't need to do this. I can walk just fine." Before Saya and the group left for Kai's house, Kai insisted on Saya dressing in his clothing in case any Chiropteran were on the loose (though she highly doubted it). Saya agreed and changed into the clothes Kai had brought the day after Saya went into her hibernation. Now, however, Kai was carrying her on his back, despite her assurance of being able to walk. "Saya I'm not going to risk you being hurt or risk you passing out on me. You're fine right where you are." Kai said, shifting Saya slightly so that she wouldn't slip off. Saya gently sighed and rested her head on Kai's back. Even though they had left the hospital a few hours ago, she could still feel the effects of her hibernation taking a toll on her body. "Fine. How long before we get to—" Saya was cut off mid-sentence. "We're here!" Kai said. "Finally, I'm starving." Saya said, hopping off of Kai's back as he opened the door. Saya stepped in and looked around. It's fairly large, Saya thought. "Ahh, it's good to finally be in an actual room." Julia said, stretching her arms before lounging on the black leather couch in the middle of the room. She grabbed the remote and turned on the flat screen TV that was sitting in front of the couch. David joined her after putting the twins down in their playpen, while Lewis went into the kitchen and began to prepare his signature soup.

Saya was still surveying the apartment's atmosphere when Kai flung his arm around her shoulders, startling her. "Oh, sorry Saya. Well this is our home. I've been watching the twins ever since you went into hibernation." Kai said. "That's nice." Saya said, with little emotion in her voice. "Hey, are you okay? You seem a little distant…" Kai asked. "Hm? Oh yeah I'm fine. I'm just thinking is all." Saya said. "It's about Haji, isn't it?" Kai asked. Saya looked up in astonishment.
"How did you know?"
"I saw the sad look in your face when you saw me walk through the door. You were expecting Haji."
Saya looked down slightly. "I hoped I would see Haji, but deep in my heart I knew I would never see him again."
Kai nudged her gently. "Who knows? Maybe you'll run into him unexpectedly."
Saya said nothing. She walked down the hall to the second door and opened it. In one corner of the room were 2 cribs, toys, and a dresser with a music box sitting on top of it. In the back corner of the room was an unmade bed. On the nightstand next to the bed was an alarm clock. The time read 1:07pm.
"I guess I could lay in here for a while." She said to herself, entering the room. Saya closed the door and took off Kai's black pants. She then attempted to fix the sheets and comforter on the bed, but to no avail. "Kai…" She smiled. Saya lay down on the bed and rolled over onto her back. She looked up at the floral pattern on the ceiling and tried to think clearly.

It's strange… even though I know you're gone, a part of me wants to believe—no—a part of me can't help but believe that you're still alive. I don't know why I insist on keeping you alive in thought. I guess I still can't get over it.
Saya pulled a pillow from behind her head and put it over her face. "Maybe I'm just crazy…" she said, her voice muffled by the pillow. "But I distinctly remember a promise Haji made. Ohh, what was it?" She said to herself. Suddenly there was a knock at the bedroom door. Saya pulled the pillow away from her face. "Come in…" she said in the same low voice. In walked Julia, her pale hair glinting in the afternoon sun that gently poured through the open blinds.
"Hi Julia. " Saya said, still looking up at the ceiling "Hello, Saya. Lewis and Kai wanted me to tell you that the soup's ready. You should eat something. Saya's head turned and she sat up. "Finally! I've been dying for some food all day!" Saya said in a perky voice. "It's good to see that you have an appetite." Julia said, smoothing her black dress. Saya took notice to it. "Wow, you're really dressed up and just for dinner? Why?" Saya asked. Julia smiled and fixed her glasses. "Well it's been almost 3 years since we've had the honor of eating with you so we thought we should welcome you home the right way." Julia said. "Now get dressed and come up front. We're all waiting for you." Julia said before leaving Saya to her own devices. Saya threw her legs over the edge of the bed and got up. She pulled Kai's pants back on and walked to the door. Before she opened it she looked back. I have a feeling someone or something is going to happen…but what? ...And when?
"Saya, are you coming?" Julia spoke through the door. Saya was shaken out of her thoughts. "Yes, I'll be right out." Saya said. Saya waited for Julia's footsteps to recede and then stepped out of the room. "There she is." Kai said. Saya was putting her hair in a ponytail as she walked into the living room where everyone was sitting. "I got you a bowl of soup." Kai said, handing Saya a bowl of the spicy smelling mixture. It does look good, Saya thought.

She went to the kitchen and took a spoon from the dishwasher and went into the living room with the rest of the group. She sat down next to Kai, stirring her soup gently blowing on it before taking her first bite. "Wow this is really good." Saya said, taking another bite. "I'm glad you like it, Saya. I was afraid you wouldn't be hungry." Lewis said. "Actually I was but, now I've kind of lost my appetite…I'm going to go to bed." Saya stood up and placed her half-eaten bowl of soup on the kitchen counter. She then went back to Kai's room and lay down on the bed. "Tomorrow my life starts….over." Saya whispered to herself, closing her eyes and drifting off into a deep sleep.

... Saya.
"What?" Saya was standing in the darkness of an unfamiliar area.
… Saya, do you remember?
"Remember what? Who are you?" Saya began looking around the area. She spun around on her heels when she heard footsteps. "Who are you?" As the footsteps came closer Saya began backing up. The footsteps came closer, Saya backed up even more. "What do you want? Who are you?" Saya said as she backed into a corner. A dim light came on and she realized she was back in her old bedroom. She looked forward and couldn't believe what she was seeing.
"…Saya, do you remember my promise?" It was Haji, his violet eyes staring into her brown ones.
"…Haji, you're here. You're alive!" Saya stood up and ran to him, wrapping her arms around his neck. Haji wraps his hands around Saya's waist and hugs her tighter. "I promised that I would be here when you woke up." Haji whispered into her ear. Saya kissed under his chin and in return Haji kissed her forehead. "You kept your promise, Haji. And for that I want to thank you." Saya said. "You don't need to thank me, Saya. It's my honor and my duty." Haji said, leaning closer to Saya. Saya looked into Haji's eyes and their lips met.
Saya could feel the electricity surging through her body as Haji kissed her, his tongue asking for entrance into her mouth. Saya granted him permission and opened her mouth slightly, letting Haji's tongue in. His hands traveled down over her shoulders and onto her back, where he began to unhook her bra. Saya's tongue massaged Haji's as he pulled Saya's bra off and began fondling her breasts. Saya moaned and was about to reach down when—

*BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!*
"Mmm…." Saya grumbled as she rolled over and looked at the time. "It's only 9:00 in the morning?" Saya slapped the alarm clock onto the floor and sat up. The twins were in their crib, still sleeping soundly.
It was all just a dream, Saya thought.
Just a dream…

And done with Chapter 2…Yes…