Hey, everyone! Here's Chapter 2 of Tea! Hope you like it!
Warning: Some OOC ness
Disclaimer: I do not own Code Geass: Akito the Exiled.
Lt. Akito Hyuga lunged up out of his bed, breathing hard and covered in sweat. He didn't usually sleep, but when he did, he usually had nightmares. Tonight was no exception. However, this nightmare was worse than most. This nightmare could possibly happen, and if it did, then it would happen tomorrow. Tomorrow was one of his unit's most dangerous missions, and who had volunteered to go? None other than Commander Leila Malcal. She knew that this mission was dangerous, practically a suicide mission, but she said she was going no matter what. He pretended that he didn't care when she volunteered, but his mind was telling him different.
His nightmare was about their next mission. Leila had got separated from him and was ambushed. She held some of them off, but it wasn't enough. When Akito got to her, she was covered in blood and laying in the woods. He grabbed her and shook her and screamed at her, but she was gone. Leila was dead.
He put his face in his hands and breathed in. He didn't want to think about it. "Maybe a walk will help." He said as he got up and walked out the door.
He walked around the building, trying to calm down. However, he wasn't the only one out and about. He could hear light footsteps behind him.
He turned as he heard footsteps approaching. It was then he saw Leila. She was dressed in her sheer pink nightgown with a silky pink robe and her pink slippers. Her hair was flowing around her, and her lavender eyes looked worried. "Hello, Commander." He said. "What are you doing out so late?"
"Oh, I just couldn't sleep. The rain, you know." She replied. Akito, however, knew she was lying. She was terrible at lying to him. "What about you?"
"The rain." He stated flatly. "It kept me awake as well." He fidgeted as he thought of why he really couldn't sleep. However, he didn't want to mention his nightmare to her. It would just bother her.
"Well, I was going to go get a cup of tea. Would you like to join me?" She asked. He looked over to the kitchen as well.
"Sure." He answered. Maybe some tea would help him relax. He took off walking to the kitchen, and Leila followed behind. He could feel her staring at him. It was like she was burning something into his back.
They arrived at the kitchen and Leila proceeded to the cabinet while Akito took a seat at the table. He looked over at her as she was making the tea. He stared at her, hoping that she would just be rooted to that spot. Hoping that she wouldn't go on that mission tomorrow. She turned and looked at him. Akito looked away. He didn't want her to see he was worried. He then saw a cup and saucer in front of his face. He took it from her and watched as she took the seat across from him.
He looked down at the tea and breathed in its pleasant scent. He took a sip of it. It had a bold, sweet flavor.
"Ahhhh!" Leila sighed. He looked over and saw her take a sip of her tea.
"Mmmm!" The noise rolled out of her mouth as she took another sip of the tea.
She looked so peaceful sitting there. The shoulder of her robe had fallen down, her hair was strewn around her, her eyes were closed, and a smile was on her face. She looked like a goddess. He couldn't help but laugh a little. Seeing her there made him feel better. Now, it was time to have some fun.
"Are you trying to seduce me, Commander?" Akito asked.
Leila opened her eyes and froze as she tried to comprehend those words. "Wh-what?!" She asked nervously as she turned to look at him. He saw her face turn red as she fixed her robe and sat her tea down.
Akito couldn't help but grin as he saw how flustered she was. "It was only a joke, Commander." He stated. He then took a sip of the tea. He liked to see the mighty commander embarrassed.
"Oh, some of the hilarious Lt. Hyuga humor." She said sarcastically. "I should have guessed." She adjusted her robe again. "Besides, it must have been weak in comparison." She mumbled under her breath. However, Akito heard this.
"In comparison to what?" Akito asked, confused. He stared at her, waiting for his answer.
Leila's blush came back. "Well, I was thinking about some stories I had heard from the soldiers." She replied. "I'm sure you've heard them." She took another sip of her tea.
Akito nodded. "A real solider doesn't have time to worry about things like that." He stated. He then took another sip of the tea. He had heard many of these stories before. Stories about beautiful women, drunken nights, and trashed motel rooms. He hated listening to these stories. What kind of solider had time to go out and party? He was too concerned with making sure the mission was a success.
"So you've never…" Leila stopped before she finished that sentence. "D-don't answer th-that!" She stuttered, embarrassed.
"No." He stated, unfazed. He didn't know why it embarrassed her. It was no big deal. He just never felt like sleeping with any of the whores that came around the army camps. He finished his tea and got up to clean the cup. He looked over at the flustered Leila as he headed to the sink. It was the perfect opportunity to have some more fun. He walked by Leila and placed his hand on her shoulder. He pushed the silk shoulder of her robe down and whispered in her ear, "I want someone special…like you Commander." He then walked away to the sink.
He washed out his tea cup and saucer and set them back in the cabinet. He then noticed the tea box on the counter and picked it up. It was a tea for relaxing, imported from a small country he had never heard of. He read a little about it and then noticed a warning on the side that read: "Do not drink in large amounts. Sleepiness will occur."
"Well, thank you for the tea, Commander. Do you need someone to walk you back to your room?" He asked. There was no answer.
"Commander." He said as he looked back over at her. She looked like she had passed out. He rushed over to her side. "Commander, are you okay?" He asked.
He looked in her lap and noticed her empty tea cup. She must have drunk too much of it too fast. He grabbed her arms and tried to shake her away. "Commander, wake up." He said as he shook her. She didn't move. He tried again and still nothing. The thoughts of his nightmare came back, and he became frantic. He moved his ear up by her heart to see if it was still beating. It was just fine. He then patted her cheek, trying to get her to wake up. She moved a little.
"Commander…Commander…" He whispered. "Commander…Commander, wake up."
Akito watch as her eyes fluttered open, and she looked down at her tea cup. He figured that she realized what she had done. She fixed her robe back up again.
"Commander, are you alright?" Akito asked. He hoped that the tea hadn't made her sick.
Leila proceeded to stand up and answered, "Yes, I am fine." However, she took a few steps and almost fell. Akito could tell she was still not completely awake. She was about to walk again, but Akito grabbed her arm.
"I'll walk you to your room, Commander." He said as he supported her. They walked up to Leila's bedroom in silence. Akito opened the door and led Leila to her bed.
"Thank you, Lt. Hyuga." She said as she laid down.
"You're welcome, Commander." He replied. "And, thanks for the tea."
The End! Thanks for reading!