CSOH: So it's been a while hasn't it?

Solomon: I like the direction this story is taking. You need to fix your other ones.

CSOH: (shakes head) You're being terrible.

Solomon: But I have Saya and he doesn't. That's a win in my books.

CSOH: Remind me never to read your books.

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Chapter 4: Saya's Memory

Saya leaned back. She had sobbed all day and well into the night. She had spent a good part of the previous night with the guy. She had even enjoyed every second. How could he be a killer... to her family no less... She stopped before she broke into tears again. She needed time away from Solomon. At least until she could sort everything out. There was something out of place in Solomon's story.

"Saya? Are you alright?" Solomon poked his head through the doorway.

"Yeah," Saya smiled gently. "As fine as a person can be after receiving the news I just got." Solomon walked over and embraced her gently.

"I won't let him get you." Saya let him continue to try to reassure her that she was safe. Then she figured out how to get him to leave for a while.

"Hey Solomon..." He smiled widely at her.

"Yes?"

"Can you get me something to eat? I really want a frappachino or something like it." Solomon frowned.

"Why don't you have some coffee from here."

"I would feel better if you got me some from Starbucks." Solomon thought about it for a moment.

"I guess I could get you some... Alright! I'll return soon. I love you Saya." Solomon grabbed his coat and headed out the door. After waiting a minute Saya grabbed her coat and ran out. It would take Solomon an hour at least with the midnight traffic. That would be long enough for her to confront the supposed murderer.

The night was filled with the sounds of the music from the nightclubs and the screeching and cursing of traffic. Saya ran toward the area where Hagi had headed the night before. She turned to find that the route she was taking was a dead end. As she started to turn, Hagi dropped down.

"Looking for me?" Saya held herself in check when all she wanted to do was run up and kick and scream at him.

"Did you kill my family?" Hagi looked shocked at the question for a minute before getting a hold of his emotions.

"I would never do anything of the sort. You would never forgive me." It was like talking to Solomon. Saya shook her head.

"So you never attacked me or my family."

"Never." This was getting really far.

"Not once?" Hagi moved toward her as she backed away.

"I would never hurt you or anyone close to you Saya. I never have and..." Hagi disappeared and reappeared behind her. Saya just started to turn when he embraced her from behind. "...I never will." Saya felt the sincerity in his voice as he held her close. She was going to argue, make him say it again and again, but her will power melted as he enveloped her in his embrace.

Seconds turned into minutes as Hagi held her close. "This is wrong, Solomon won't be gone much longer and when he gets back..." Saya pulled away from the tall dark-haired man.

"I have to go." He nodded as he understood.

"I'll walk you home." He offered his hand and she took it as the two started the long walk back. He seemed like he wanted to say something, but wasn't sure how to ask it.

"Hagi..." He looked down at her, "talk to me. I don't care for silence. I'm stuck all day alone with only Solomon to talk to." He looked away for a moment before returning her gaze.

"What made you think I would kill your family. If it wasn't for them we would have gotten as close as we did." Saya paused at that.

"How close were we?" Hagi looked forward and grew quiet. Saya pieced it together though. "That close huh..." He looked down at her as she fought to keep a hold on her emotions.

"You never said how you felt about me." "Ouch... That's awkward." Saya bit her lip to stop from revealing how she had felt earlier. They remained quiet until then, almost too soon, they arrived back at the house. "You never told me. Why did you think I would attack your family?"

"Well, Solomon told me that and he sounded like he was telling the truth."

"If that were true then why would I save your life?"

"Guilt? I don't know, I'm not a mind reader." Hagi bent down and Saya moved forward so that they could kiss again.

"I love you Saya." Hagi turned and walked away after saying that and disappeared soon after. Saya stood watching until he was gone and then turned to open the door... It was locked. "OH CRAP!" She would leave the keys in the house.

Solomon would be home any minute. Saya cursed as she rushed around from window to window. They were of course locked due to Solomon's paranoia. Then Saya saw the kitchen window open. It was only open a bit, but it was wide enough that she could pull it open more and slip through. Saya rejoiced as the window opened more and she slipped through. She had just got down from the counter when the door slammed.

"SAYA. I have your drink." Solomon was home. Saya hurried and threw her coat into the closet as Solomon turned the corner and saw her. "Why did you have your coat."

"I was just putting it away. Not like I'll be using it." Solomon seemed to by that because he gave her the drink and went to the den. Saya sat at the kitchen table and thought about the whole past two days. Who was lying to her. Solomon had been caring for her for a while, but what Hagi had said still revolved around her head. "What am I suppose to do now?"

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CSOH: (Smiling) So this is getting interesting.

Solomon: (Frowning) WHAT! This is getting terrible!

CSOH: Relax you haven't read the next chapter yet.

Solomon: KEEP WRITING THEN!

CSOH: (sighs) Well, I've needed some breakfast the whole time I wrote this. (Stands up and heads toward the door) You're just going to have to wait with everyone else. (Leaves)

Solomon: (at CSOH's laptop) Or I can write the next chapter.

A/N: Solomon will not be writing the next chapter. Even if he wants to... (looks at Solomon) Well... He can supply suggestions...