[D4 LE] A Visitor (Hideo's Yurt) [Closed]

[Seppun Hideo]

Hideo brought the kiss to an end, and he opened his eyes, looking at Amaya.

[Ide Amaya]

Is he waiting for me to say something? Troubled, she found herself shaking her head at her thoughts.

[Seppun Hideo]

A small frown. "Amaya-chan?"

[Ide Amaya]

She gave a small sigh, it sounded a little weary, "yes, Hideo-San?" Her thoughts felt like they were all piled on top of each other.

[Seppun Hideo]

"Is something..." he paused, deciding to instead ask directly "what's wrong?"

[Ide Amaya]

She touches a hand to her temple and closes her eyes a moment. It would be so easy to lie to him, to tell him she was tired, or that it was nothing at all. But he had been honourable enough to ask her directly and - now that the word was out there, looming uncomfortably like an unwelcome kami - she knew she had fallen for him.

"I am simply regretting my," regretable, "inappropriate choice of words before."

[Seppun Hideo]

"Why do you regret your words Amaya-chan? You should not regret the words you speak" Hideo shook his head "Shinsei said you own every word you speak . There is no word, no action, spoken or performed this evening that is inappropriate, so why regret?"

[Ide Amaya]

She sighed heavily, it wasn't to late to start again, she could find someone... satisfactory. There was no sense in clinging on to something if it cannot be salvaged. So, speak your heart and face what comes like a true Unicorn.

"I can take ownership for my words, but that does not mean the consequences will be favourable." She looked firmly into his eyes and there was the first hint of tears. Oh, Fortunes be kind, "for example, I will own the following words: I love you, Hideo-Sama."

There was a great lump in her throat and she feared her stomach was about to reject its contents.

[Seppun Hideo]

Hideo could see the pain, the tears in her eyes, and it hurt him. He hated seeing her like this.

is it love? So soon?

It was a silly question really; he'd been unable to take his eyes off her ever since they met for the first time. Back then it had been, he thought, because she had been a good option. Slowly though, he realized she wasn't a good option; she was the only option.

He started to smile.

It is a dangerous word...but that doesn't make it any less true.

He sat up a little straighter, and said 5 words.

"I love you too, Amaya."

[Ide Amaya]

A tear abruptly spilled over and tracked down her cheek. She threw her arms around him and buried her face against his chest. "I love you," she whispered, her voice very small.

[Seppun Hideo]

Hideo closed his eyes and held the girl close. His heart was racing, a part of him quite astonished that he had said it. He kissed Amaya on the top of the head, and whispered "I love you" back to the girl, holding her gently. Letting her emotions come out.

Now I shall have to ensure I can pick her.

[Ide Amaya]

She felt completely drained, exhausted. But at the same time she was happy, more happy than she had any right to be.

[Seppun Hideo]

It had been a long, emotional evening. Hideo knew she had to be more drained than him, and she had another meet to attend. So she didn't try to move her or disrupt her. He just hugged her, and allowed her to recover in her own time.

[Ide Amaya]

Slowly, gradually, much of the tension began to seep out of her body and her breathing became more relaxed. "Just six more days," she mused quietly, "six more days until we learn our fate."

[Seppun Hideo]

"Six days" Hideo repeated, stroking her hair gently. "it feels like a long time, but it truly isn't. Six days to ensure that I can become the husband you deserve."