Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East [FanFic]

Chapter 29: Fight

It was calming. The wind. I got lucky when my inner demon didn't agrue any further. Although, it left me with an aching feeling that gave me a sign that it wanted to fight. I didn't notice someone coming inside my room until the person tapped my shoulder.

My inner demon's still fighting but I decided to just keep calm and look at the person.

It was Ao.

I looked at him with a small smile.

"Hey. Have a seat." I said and tapped the space beside me. I looked at the view and felt the cold wind brush against my skin.

"It was starting to get a little awkward there a while ago." He suddenly said.

"Really? Did they say anything... bad?" I looked at him with a worried look.

"No. Not really. They were fun to be with, though." He said with a small smile.

"That's... good to hear." I trailed off.

"Tonight. I should be hunting at this time of hour but I couldn't because they're all still awake and I have to control my demon side just for once." I thought as I silently winced at the pain it was giving me.

"[Your Name]." He called.

"Y-Yes?"

He didn't say anything but just inched closer to me and kissed my lips passionately. I couldn't kiss him back. He would notice my pain.

He licked my lower lip but I still didn't respond. I don't want him to see the pain I feel at the moment.

A few moments later while he hasn't given up on kissing me, I sighed and just responded to his kiss. He pulled away after.

"I knew it."

"Are you hurt? Tell me what's wrong." He cupped my cheeks and caressed it.

"It's... It's nothing, Ao.  Maybe I'm just tired." I said with a smile. I tried but I could still feel the pain on the smile.

"Stop what you're doing! Don't ever dare to fall in love, [Your Name]! You'll just hurt the guy you're gonna love."

Tears started pooling at the side of my eyes and it started to heat up.

"The demon's right. I might just kill the guy I'll choose but... isn't there any other way for this to end?" I thought as I felt Ao hug me. My eyes widened.

"I know you're hurt. The pain that your inner demon's telling you and making you feel is really painful." He said and kissed the top of my head.

At what he just said, tears started to stream down my cheeks and I sobbed. It was so painful. My heart is like tearing into two pieces.

"Fight it, okay? I'm here for you." He said and hugged me tighter.

I know that I should also learn how to control my demon side but through those times, I couldn't because I just can't. Its too powerful for me to handle.