He patted next to him, " Chidori?"

He looked to see that she wasn't there. Had he been dreaming again? No, it was too real to be a dream. She must have left for breakfast or something. Yeah that had to be it. He quickly threw the covers off, finding his clothes for yesterday on the floor. So it wasn't a dream after all. He looked down, noticing he was naked. He quickly pulled on a pair of boxers and pants then left. In the dining hall she sat at the table in the back. She felt someone wrap their arm around her shoulder then kiss her cheek as they sat. Sousuke smiled as she looked at him. There was pain in her eyes.

"What's wrong," he asked, "Have I done something?"

"No, no," she assured, "Just thinking about yesterday."

He lowered her head, "I'm sorry. I thought it was perfect."

"It was," she kissed his forehead, "Well I'd better go get some actual clothes from Tessa."

She left before he could respond. Outside the door she began to cry. She couldn't do this. He loved her and she loved him. How could she kill him like that? You will ignore Sagara or I will kill him. I don't care what you have to say to break his little soldier heart but you'd better…or I will. She slammed her fist into the wall. She hated that man so much. Maybe if she talked to Tessa about it…no. He'd find away around Tessa and around Mithril. It was what he was best at. She wiped her eyes, heading for Tessa's office.

"Have you guys seen Chidori," he asked Mao and Kurz.

"No," Kurz wiggled his eyes, "But I bet you have you lucky dog."

He blushed, "That's none of your business. Please tell her I'm looking for her if you do see her."

They nodded and he left the room. He walked around, finally finding out from someone that she was on the sky deck. He hadn't even realized they'd docked. He went up and found her leaning against the railing. A man was standing next to her, touching her arm. Sousuke's jaw clenched as he walked over to them. He'd never really experienced jealousy before but he was now and he hated the feeling. She shrugged the man's hand off of her, telling him she wasn't interested. He shrugged then walked away. Sousuke wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his chin on her shoulder.

"Hey," she said flatly.

He kissed her neck, "I have something I want to ask you."

She looked down, "What is it?"

"Will you give me another hair cut," his voice sounded small.

She laughed, "Sure, when?"

"Now," he nibbled her ear, "I need it now."

He spun her around, kissing her. She wrapped her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. He moaned a little into the kiss which made her smile. I don't care what you have to say to break his little soldier heart but you'd better…or I will. She pushed away from him, slapping him in the face. He looked at her, holding his face. His eyes were wide and confused as he moved towards her again. She slapped him for a second time, beginning to cry. He paused, watching as she ran back to the ship. What had he done wrong? Did he make a wrong move? Leonard watched as the scene took place, laughing at the boys pain and confusion. He was proud that Chidori was following his advice. He laughed to himself, knowing he never really intended to kill the boy should she disobey. Well maybe.

She threw herself on the bed, sobbing quietly. He needed to hate her. He found her laying on his bed. He sat next to her, rubbing her back. Her eyes looked puffy. She'd been crying. But why? What had he done to make her cry? She began to wake. He brushed the hair from her face. She smacked his hand away. He climbed on top of her, pinning her hands behind her head. She froze.

"What is going," he asked, "Please explain this to me. What have I done?"

"Nothing," she looked away.

"Do you," he hesitated, "Do you not really love me? Is that what this is? It wasn't good so you don't want to be with me."

"Yes," she looked back up at him, tears in her eyes, "It was horrible and you disgust me. I don't know why you bothered trying."

He let go of her hands. He pulled her up, hugging her. She began to cry into his shoulder. He smoothed her hair. She really was a terrible liar. He placed his hands on both cheeks, kissing her lips lightly. She leaned her forehead against his chest. He rubbed her shoulders, climbing off of her. He pulled her down with him, laying on his bed. He shhhhhhed her as she sobbed. Something happened yesterday, something she wasn't telling him.

She sobbed, "I don't want to be with you Sousuke. There's someone else."

His eyes closed, "You are a terrible liar," he let out a breath, "What happened?"

There was a knock on the door, "Excuse me, mind explaining why you have your arms all over my girl?"

Sousuke glared at the man, "Your girl? Not likely, who are you," he asked while sitting up.

Chidori looked at the man, she'd never seen him before in her life. He was tall with piercing blue, ice blue eyes and jet black hair. His skin was pale but not white. He smiled at Chidori when their eyes met. It sent a chill down her spine. He must work for Leonard. He smiled coolly at Sousuke, who grimaced and tightened his grip on Chidori. Something about this guy didn't sit right with him. Why had he never met this person? How did he know Chidori? When had they met?

"My name is Liam Adachi," his eyes turned taunting, "Kaname and I go way back, our fathers work together."

Her eyes widened, "Adachi, as in Rio Adachi?"

He smirked, "That's right, now what are you doing with this guy when you said you'd meet me for lunch?"

She quickly scrambled out of bed, "Sorry," she bowed, "I lost track of time and I was just talking to Sousuke. This is all a misunderstanding."

"Adachi, leave her here for the soldier," Leonard ordered, "I have a special mission for you."

"That's fine," he wrapped his arm around her waist, "Shall we?"

Sousuke sat there wide eyed as they left so intimately. Chidori really did know this guy and they were…involved. He slammed his fist into his bed. Damn it, how could he have been so stupid? He should have known she wouldn't want him. After all, all he'd done was mess up her life. Why would she mean in when she said she loved him?"

"Because," she said angrily, "I would never say I loved someone if I didn't mean it. Honestly Sousuke, what do they teach you at that job? Just like I would never sleep with someone I didn't love. It's about sharing a special bond with a person. Why would anyone fake something like that?"

Had she been lying that day? When they had had that conversation she seemed so sure, so passionate. This was all an act, it had to be. Something was off with that Liam guy. Chidori loved him, she wanted to be with him. What had happened yesterday that made her act this way? And where had that guy come from? It was clear she knew him but the tine of her voice didn't make it sound like a good thing. There was an edge to it that he couldn't place. Panic? Fear?

Outside Liam guided Chidori to the sky deck, "You have an issue with following orders don't you? What part of Leonard will kill him don't you understand?"

"Why do you work for him anyway," her voice was laced with disgust.

"I don't," he replied, "I work under my father. I've been secretly watching Leonard, getting close to see what he's planning. Hands of Rule needs both you and Sousuke alive just as much as Mithril. We are a joint unit. What effects them effects us. That includes losing that hot headed teen. My job from my real operation is to keep you both safe and apart. My job given to me by Leonard is to make sure you stay away and to have as much fun with you as I like," he winked.

"Not going to happen," she hissed.

This caused him to laugh, "Your boyfriends life is in my hands, you might want to be nice to me," he glanced and noticed Sousuke, "So Kaname…kiss me."

She looked into his eyes. They were beautiful. He cupped her face with his hands. Before she could object his lips came crashing down on top of hers. She pulled away when she heard something fall to the ground. Sousuke's eyes were wide and full of more pain then she had ever seen. He turned to walk away. Immediately she went to go after him.

"SOUSUKE," she felt Liam's hand grip her wrist.

"Ah ah ah," he corrected, "no going near him. Ignore him, refuse him, stay away from him. Leonard wasn't joking around," he pulled her into him, "and neither am I."