I Don't own Kannazuki no Miko.. T-T
A/N: Please, excuse my English, not really good at it..LOL
And please don't be too rough with reviews, gentle soul here..and BTW, thankz to those who gave their reviews on the first chapter, really appreciate it and gave me motivation to continue.. C:
To chkim218 : I was giving an impression like Himeko would consider that Chikane might saw the scene where she was taken home by Souma and a thought that Chikane might be a little jealous?.. For the second question, Chikane was visualizing/recalling that same scene I wrote above just to put salt on her wounds (Yeah, I know I'm bad), I didn't mean for Himeko to be playing it again and again(I imagine her to be really I mean really tired if that happened)..LOL
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CHAPTER 2
It's almost 9 in the evening when Chikane finally decided to come home, she was really tired physically and emotionally.
She notice the lights in the mansion were still open but no one was there to greet her, it's not unusual though as maids were not allowed to stay the night they were instructed that after they finished all their work they were free to leave be with their own families and should be back again early in the morning. This rule was set by Chikane's parents as they strongly believe that families should stay together in one roof.
Chikane grew up in a lovely home filled with love and laughter. Her father, who's a very busy man, would always find time to be with them, and he was never late to eat the dinner that her mother prepares for them, it's all seems too perfect and Chikane thought that that moment would never end, that it would last forever. She sighs, if only her mother was still there, then maybe she could tell Chikane what to do. It's been almost a year since her parents died in that terrible plane crash and until now she hasn't fully accepted the fact that they were truly gone and that she'll never see them again.
She continue walking up to the second floor of the house to her room, but stop when she reached Himeko's room which is located just before hers No, maybe she's sound asleep by now Chikane told to herself and drew back her hand that suppose to knock on Himeko's room. She stood in front of the door fighting the urge to turn the knob open as she desperately wanted to see the woman inside, she wanted Himeko's embrace, her soothing voice to whisper assuring words into her ears and promise her that she'll never leave like what her parents did.
*Kalik*
The blond's brows twisted, her hands griping her camera in strong hold. Yes she's not new in seeing Chikane's sad face, in fact she often saw her looking like that when she watches her from a distance back at a time when they still don't know each other, well, back at a time when Chikane still don't know Himeko to be exact.
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Ever since the news of the death of Chikane's parent, the schools owner spread all through out every corner of the campus and into her ears, Himeko found herself even more drawn to the mysterious and most alluring creature erm, person she had ever seen. To her, Chikane was a goddess sent to earth to remind them that goodness and beauty such as this do exist, everybody treat her with respect and called her Himemiya-sama but Himeko secretly called her Chikane-chan even though they hasn't been introduce to each other yet. It just felt right to call her that.
The school gave Chikane time to grieve over her parents death, and she was absent for one whole week. Then when Monday came everyone was surprise to see Chikane at school wearing that same smile that she gave to anyone who greeted her and they were relieve to see that the school's princess was just fine. Chikane almost succeeded on deceiving them all except for one, Himeko. She could clearly see the sadness in those sapphire eyes that lingered whenever she tries to act like she's ok.
"Now, where to?" Himeko asked in no one in particular as she looked around deciding what path to take next, she was standing alone surrounded by trees she sigh, and contemplated on going back to campus.
Why the hell did she get there? Well, she remembered wondering where to take her lunch as her friend Mako told her earlier that day that she wouldn't be joining Himeko on lunch because she has to practice for the upcoming track race. Himeko was on her way to the school canteen when her eyes spotted a silhouette of someone that feels oh so very familiar to her, she immediately followed her instinct and trailed the target, turns out that it was indeed Chikane Himemiya. She followed Chikane all the way from the back of the campus into the woods, Himeko felt like it was her lucky day as she would soon uncover the mystery behind Chikane's disappearance during lunch break , it was quite a mystery to the whole school as to where Chikane would go every lunch time, the girl would always disappear from the campus and show herself just in time as the first period for afternoon class starts.
She took a deep breath and settled on returning back to school, classes will start very soon and if she don't get going, there's a big chance of getting there late, she could almost visualize herself kneeling outside their classroom door with her hands held upward, she shook her head, too much for uncovering mysteries she thought. Chikane sure knows how to walk fast Himeko recalled trailing her while considering enough distance not to get notice and the next thing she knew Chikane was gone and she's left there dumbfounded.
'Oh well' she said to herself 'at least now I had a lead' and grinned as she imagine the bright future that lays ahead
*Arf! Arf!*
"Eh?" 'what is this puppy doing here?' she glance around, animals aren't allowed to hang around their campus as they produce unwanted smell here and there, it's a cute puppy though and Himeko couldn't find it in her heart to willingly leave the poor thing by it self, what would happen if the students bully it? She might as well stay and company it till its owner find it
*Arf! Arf! Grrr..*
"whoa, easy, I'm not gonna harm you" Himeko said, and held her hand to it, but to her dismay, the little thing was now even more frightened and it doesn't take long before it went running
"Hey, wait!" she yield chasing the puppy, now she's definitely gonna be late and what's worst is that she didn't even taken her lunch yet. Oh she could almost feel the hint of embarrassment that she'll feel while kneeling in front of her classroom door, hands up and stomach growling, she just wish that Chikane wouldn't be passing through the corridors while that happens
"Oh, LOOK OUT!" Himeko shouted in horror as she watch the puppy run into what seems like a concrete wall covered with vines, she jumped to save the poor puppy from getting hit but to her disbelief the little dog just slip through it and it's too late for her to contain her balance
*BUMP*
"ahk!-owwe!" was the two voices heard in unison, and they both fell on the ground, Himeko on top of Chikane.
"Hmmn.." Himeko murmured, 'what is this feeling? It felt so.. nice..' she tightened her grip on Chikane's neck and inhaled the intoxicating smell of the person underneath her
Chikane was panicking, 'who's this person? And what is she doing here? This place was suppose to be a secret..' her thoughts was interrupted hearing the girl on top of her moan, her eyelids fluttered and her heartbeat quickened 'did she just kissed my neck?..' Chikane felt herself blush
"Erm.." Chikane uttered awkwardly, trying to get up before she get too carried away by this strange encounter, she sensed the girl on top of her tensed
'Oh shii.. what are you doing?! baka, baka, baka!' Himeko scolded herself, what is this girl doing to her? That she can't help herself from wanting to get closer, this feeling is so new to her
"Ah.. I'm so sorry are you ok?" Himeko said as she slowly raise her head but froze as she realize who is the person situated beneath her, she's face to face with Chikane-chan! And she could almost feel her breath touches her face , Himeko bit her bottom lip
'She's pretty' Chikane thought to herself 'like an angel..' her sapphire eyes travelled into the girl's facial features stopping briefly to her lips, before making an eye to eye contact, her amethyst orbs seems to be expecting something, and then it hit her 'what was that she said? Think Chikane!'
"Oh.. I'm fine. And you?" she asked, and watched the girl finally raised herself off of her
"I'm ok" Himeko answered slightly blushing, she offered her hand to Chikane and helped her get up "Uhm, I'm Himeko, Kurosugawa, Himeko.." her blush deepened as Chikane smiled warmly
"I'm Himemiya, Chikane. Nice to meet you Himeko.."
"Nice to meet you too, Chikane-chan!"
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Yeah, I also think "what an awful way to stop!" gomen, it's already 3am here and my eyes is just plain stubborn to stay open..LOL