Falling in Love with a Demon

Chapter Three: Where the hell am I??

A comforting but irritating warmth fanned across my face caused me to open my weary eyes. I blinked once and then twice to clear the sleep from my eyes. My body felt worn down, but it also felt slightly refreshed from the sleep I had gotten. And the bed that I was in was comfortable. It was so comfortable that I actually contemplated going back to sleep. But then it hit dawned on me. If the last place I remember being was on a forest floor after being attacked by a highly trained assassin, how did I end up in a comfortable bed? Immediately I sprang up in alarm, and finally took in my surroundings. It looked like I was in a decent sized room that had a bed, dresser, and a closet. My bag was right on top of the dresser.

The fact that I was in an unknown place kept repeating itself over and over in my head. I knew I had to get out of here or at least see if this was a safe place to be. If it wasn't, I would probably have to try to fight my way out of here, and I wasn't sure my body would be able to handle that at this moment. It was still sore, and I was still pretty tired, both mentally and physically. Despite that, if it came down to it I would try to fight my way out of it or fie trying.

I threw the plush covers off of my body and turned so my legs were on the side of the bed. I finally took the time to see what I was wearing. I had on a black tank top with a pair of neon blue short shorts. This led me to wonder who changed me, and if the person who did the changing was a pervert, because if so, I was going to be pissed. Looking around for a pair of shoes, I luckily spotted a pair of sandals near the foot of the bed. Slipping them on I headed to the door and quietly crept down the long hallway. I had to be careful not to make a noise for fear of being caught. It seemed that luck was on my side because I didn't run into anyone...yet. Although as soon as I thought that, what do you know? I did. I jumped back before they could grab me. I was just about to turn and run, when I heard...

"Wait! Please...I don't mean you any harm." The person pleaded calmly. I turned around to face them, but I was on edge. If I felt an inkling of trouble I was gone, and no one was going to stop me. I took a moment to study the person in front of me. It was a young teen who had long dark hair, and was wearing a pink kimono. He had feminine features to him, but I could tell he was a boy.

"Who are you?" I questioned cautiously. The boy smiled gently and warmly. I was a little put off by this, but I stayed there warily. The boy seemed to take that as a good sign because his smile broadened some. He looked harmless, but I had to be on full alert.

"Forgive me for not coming to see you earlier and introducing myself. My name is Haku. I've been taking care of you for the past few days." Haku said. "May I ask what is your name?"

"Akira." I answered simply. I didn't give him my last name because I didn't trust him enough, plus he didn't give his so why should I give mine? "How did I get here?"

"I found you in the forest injured and unconscious while I was looking for some herbs. I placed you in an extra room and tended to your wounds. You had a fever for part of the time and I used some medicine to hep bring it down. You were asleep for most of the time. That was about three days ago." I sighed in relief at his little speech, but the thought of who changed me flashed again in my head.

"So who's the one that changed me?" I questioned calmly. My eye started to twitch slightly. I so have an idea as of who did it, I just want it confirmed. Haku blushed heavily and looked down sheepishly.

"I was. I needed to tend to the wounds you had on your abdomen and your clothes were dirty. I promise I didn't look." he answered nervously. I almost wanted to give the kid a hug because of the look on his face. I knew this kid couldn't be a pervert, he honestly looked to innocent, but looks could be deceiving. Nah, I doubt he's a pervert.

"...Akira, are you feeling alright?" Haku questioned, his voice full of concern. I snapped out of my inner rant and stared at him dumbly.

"I'm sorry, what did you say?" I asked. Haku was still looking at me with a concerned face.