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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 20:17:05 GMT -5
My blush deepened, and I was unable to say anything else at all
"Um... uh, um...! I.... uh....!" I stammered.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Dec 18, 2011 20:21:55 GMT -5
I blink, "So... Must I assume you hated it then?" I'm still smiling though. "And it was so forced upon you that you wouldn't want to do it again?"
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 20:26:56 GMT -5
My jaw dropped. I carefully lifted her off of me, easing both of us to our knees.
"I... is that... is that what you... thought...?" I asked quietly, shock etched into my features.
I'd been under the impression that... it was the other way around.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Dec 18, 2011 20:30:06 GMT -5
"What else would I think?" I shift around so my legs are folded kinda next to me as I lean on one hand. "You don't really seem to like me all that much after all."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 20:34:07 GMT -5
I cursed my inability to read minds when I wanted to; I should have known, should have known. I should have figured it out. I cursed my stupidity. How... how had I missed it? How?
I looked up into the rafters; there was no mistletoe, but I didn't honestly care. I knew what I had to do.
I ripped off my mask, gathered her into my arms, and kissed her again. A short eternity later, I pulled away.
"...does that answer your question?" I asked quietly.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Dec 18, 2011 20:38:14 GMT -5
Neku kissed me again and when he pulls away I'm wide eyed, shocked. All I can do is stammer out, "Wh-Wha... H-huh?" I was confused more than anything. He... He has the ability to like someone like me?! WHAT?!
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 20:53:45 GMT -5
Okay, now her messages were coming through - on more than one level. The confusion was apparent on her face, even as her thoughts spoke in my mind.
I smiled.
"I've got a lotta abilities, Namine, but I don't know why it should surprise you that the power to love someone as smart, beautiful, and compassionate as you are is one of them."
My tone was softer than I had thought my voice could get... and it wasn't until afterward that that one word had slipped out with the rest.
I... I'd actually said it. Not fifteen minutes after I'd allowed myself to believe in it, I'd said the word itself.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Dec 18, 2011 21:10:06 GMT -5
"...." I stare at Neku and feel very much brain dead. But then, I feel warmth. But just as suddenly as I feel that, I feel my subconscious pushing me away. I don't want to be hurt again.
But at the same time this is more than I ever hope for.
He loves me.
And I... I love him too...
...Angel...
Oh yeah...
That little factor.
I'm still... Together with him basically... So it doesn't matter anyways.
Even if I do love Neku to the point I feel like bursting... I don't wanna hurt him... And I don't wanna be hurt again...
So all I can do is smile and nod slowly.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 21:17:50 GMT -5
It was as if a barrier had broken between us, because I could hear everything, everything she was thinking. Her entire inner monologue rang clear in my mind's ear, and I drew her closer to me. It took everything I had to keep my quiet rage from igniting; I'd been having problems with my temper lately, usually directed at Angel.
"Namine," I said, "I will never, ever hurt you... I know you don't believe me, I know you don't understand... but I won't. And I won't ever let him hurt you, either. That's what it truly means to love someone, Namine; it means that you put them above yourself, always..."
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Dec 18, 2011 21:27:33 GMT -5
"...Neku..." I frown and look away. "I don't know what to say anymore."
A flash of anger and irritation hits me and I know Angel has seen us... I also know I'll have to deal with him when I go home...
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 21:38:22 GMT -5
"I know I'll have to deal with him when I go home..."
I grinned and stood, offering Namine a hand. I don't care whether or not he can see us; time to show him how a real man treats a girl.
....God, I was starting to sound like Lea.
"Come on, Namine," I said. "Why don't we find another corner of this party to go hang out in?"
I should've asked her to dance, but I have two left feet without a mask limiting my vision. Not that I was actually wearing the mask right now. I should probably put that back on.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Dec 18, 2011 21:42:28 GMT -5
I reach up and take Neku's hand, "Why don't we dance for a bit... Take our minds off of things." And maybe spinning will help clear my suddenly shaken mind of fear.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 21:52:36 GMT -5
I coughed.
"I, uh..."
I felt my face heat. I coughed.
"....I don't dance..."
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Dec 18, 2011 21:54:04 GMT -5
I just smile, "In my family the woman leads anyways." I get to my feet and begin dragging him to the dance floor. "So nothing to worry about~."
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Dec 18, 2011 21:57:15 GMT -5
"Y-ye-ACK!" I yelped as she dragged me forward.
This is not going to turn out well! I groaned to myself as she nearly yanked my arm out of my socket. Did she ever give up!?
I sighed. Oh well... I knew what I was getting myself into when I let myself admit how I felt.
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