What the sword couldn't cut || Mizu x Fem Reader || Blue Eye Samurai

Like me?

I followed him until we reached the lake, it took just a few minutes to get in there. I sighed deeply and tried to stay calmed, pretending that I wasn't scared of ending killed by a cold movement of his sword. I took off my cloak and put it aside, I approached the water's edge. I wanted to go in, but of course, I couldn't. he would notice what I really was, and I couldn't ruin my chances of getting useful information.

—You can start talking. —I heared behind me. I turned to look at him, he had took his hat and glasses, I could see more of his face now, his eyes. It was almost impossible not to stare. There was something that got me hooked to watch more.

—It's rude to stare.

—Ah, I'm sorry—I reacted a little ashamed, still trying not to show it.

He shook his head and took a sit by my side, not too close, just enough to touch the water.

—It looks perfect... I wish I could relax in it for a while.

—Then do it. —He sighed.

—I won't. We have something to do, don't we?

—I know, but I'd really like to get in that water now, so I understand the wish.

—Then do it.

—I won't.

I looked at him once again, the moon started to shine in the dark blue sky of the night, his eyes seemed to sparkle with its light.

—Why?

—For the same reason.

A confussed expression appeared in ny face. The same reason? In any case it wouldn't be the real one, at least not for me. I sighed and looked up again. There was something telling me to risk, but why? Why would I risk my whole identity with a complete stranger just because we have the same purpose?

It wasn't that.

It wasn't the purpose or the things we did to get closer to it.

It was what made us get this promise to ourselves.

—Well... Then I'll start. I know that you just want some useful information, but still... I am truly impressed that I could find someone like me in a way.

—Like you? —He raised an eyebrow.

—I mean... You know what I mean. I've always felt like I was the only one cursed to be judged and blamed for what I am. I just... Tried everything I could. Nobody never understood me and I kind of think that you can actually know what it feels like.

My tone of voice was more soft, I was speaking so calmly that I felt a relief in my insides. He looked at me and stayed silent for a few seconds, this time, his expression let see something through, something that I tried to understand.
Was it... Sadness?

—I've thought the same my whole life... I am impressed as well.

I took a moment to process those words, they felt like a confort, but still felt like I was getting into things I shouldn't. I had things to talk about, my feelings shouldn't get in the way. I tried to pushed them, but it wasn't worth it. I had already lived a while doing it, and it was the first night of peace I had had in a long time.

—I don't pretend to assure that you know a thing about me or that I know anything about you, I just... Feel like it is the first time that I don't feel judged by someone who I am speaking with.

He let out a little smile, but it didn't last more than a few seconds.

—I see...

—Sorry, it sounds stupid-

—No, it doesn't—he interrupted me before I could continue—It is nothing so different from what I feel right now. I wouldn't trust anyone so easy if I didn't have a reason, and you are the reason. You can be an important piece for all this. I need to know what you know.

His words felt honest, at least I could be sure he was, even if it was just because I could be useful, I felt better than being all alone in my mission without a guide or a sign that I was doing good.

—Well... I hope we can to each other—I smiled— I'm Akari, by the way.

—Mizu.