Our Love Story

Chapter 8- I Still Love You

*Sakura's POV*

I put my sword away as everyone started walking up towards me. I cast my eyes down and Natsume was first to break the silence.

"I'm so sorry... I didn't know. I don't realize anything. I didn't think they would have betrayed us...!"

"Why did this have to happen...? Let's just go back to Kyokatei..." I said still looking down and walked away from the stage. Natsume caught up to me and walked beside me.

He must have noticed I had not been in the mood to hold hands or even touch at all. Plus not wanting to talk, so he looked forwards silently and we walked to kyokatei.

I slid open the door and sat down in front of Kinshiro.

"How did it go? It took you guys quite a while to come back. Hm... Where is Aoi, Sion, and Hotaka?" He asked and I clenched my fists.

"They had disappeared after trying to kill us, but mainly Sakura. Her father was also with him. Turns out they had been working with him. Her father is dead now." Wakasa explained.

We talked around it for a while until Kinshiro said something, that I never thought I would do.

"Sakura, maybe your better off not a vigilant." My eyes opened wide and I stood up. "No! Your wrong! I want to keep working for the vigilantes! I never thought about leaving! Please let me stay!"

I begged and Natsume looked at me surprised. "Sakura. Heh, alright then.

You should go to bed then. Besides, I'm sure you and Natsume need to talk things out now."

He said as he looked at our awkward a state. He both left kyokatei and Natsume asked me

"do you still love me? Your not exactly, acting like yourself. I'm not sure if everything changed or not."

"I'm not sure what to think now..." I said and Natsume lowered his gaze. But I continued "but, I do know that I love you. I don't know how I'll be able to stop loving you."

His eyes opened wide as he stopped walking. He looked at me with red cheeks and smiled.

"I love you too, Sakura. Please, no matter what... Don't leave me." I nodded and said "I wasn't planning on it."

Many days passed... But we never seen Aoi, Sion, or Hotaka since then. I think they are gone for good now.

I felt a little sad but they betrayed us. I can't feel bad for that. After all, it wasn't even our fault or choice. It was all up to them. But I'm pretty sure they will be back for me. I just have to give it time for now.

I just want to focus on two things.

On my night and day jobs

And on the love of my life, Natsume.

I want to be happy with him, and I know he can make me happy. It's a little scary thinking about what will happen in the future but...

I don't care as long as I have Natsume's warmth, kindness, and love.