Our Reflection in Each Other's Eyes.

Chapter 7: Realization

The lunch had been prepared and I notified Orochimaru-Sama and Kabuto-San. They told Sasuke-Kun and he hesitantly came into view.

I served each of them and made my way out of the kitchen.

"Aren't you eating with us?" Asked Orochimaru-Sama.

"No."

"It's our first meal with Sasuke take a seat." He practically demanded.

"I'm exhausted. I can always eat later."

He gave me a menacing look and I obliged. I sat in my usual spot across from Orochimaru-Sama with Kabuto to his right and Sasuke-Kun to my left.

I blankly stared down at my food stirring the Miso Ramen slightly while leaning against my left palm.

"It's good to finally have another meal fill my stomach." Stated Orochimaru-Sama. 

"Itadakimasu, Kyoko."

"Itadakimasu." Said Sasuke-Kun, to my surprise.

"Itadakimasu." Finished Kabuto-San.

"As long as I live all three of you will eat like kings." I stated humorously.

Kabuto-San and Orochimaru-Sama slightly laughed at this, but Sasuke-Kun remained silent.

"In that case, our lady must be safe, fed well, and kept healthy." Stated Orochimaru-Sama. "If we hope to come home to these meals we have to keep our end of the deal."

I smiled at him before slightly giggling.

Sasuke P.O.V

After I left Kyoko in the kitchen I felt sudden regret to my rash actions. I was about to head over to apologize to her when there was a knock on my door.

"Lunch is ready." Stated Kabuto.

I followed him into the kitchen where Kyoko began serving each one of us our meals. The smell emitted from the food reminded me of my mother and I felt a pang in my heart at her memory.

When I came back to the current situation I heard Orochimaru speaking to Kyoko.

"Aren't you eating with us?"

Kyoko looked bothered and shook her head 'no'.

"It's our first meal with Sasuke take a seat." Demanded Orochimaru.

I felt the sudden urge to tell him to stop forcing her to do things she doesn't want to. I fidgeted in my seat, ready to stand and speak my mind when Kyoko took the seat to my right.

From my peripheral vision I could tell she really didn't want to be here. She had her head leaned against her left palm as she stirred at her Miso Ramen.

Orochimaru thanked Kyoko for the food and I did the same. By this time Kyoko was sitting up straight with a blank facial expression.

"As long as I live all three of you will eat like kings."

Her promise left an uncomfortable feeling in me, I looked forward to it.

"In that case, our lady must be safe, fed well, and kept healthy, if we hope to come home to these meals we have to keep our end of the deal."

Orochimaru's words are true.

A soft and melodic giggle resounded from my right.

Her giggle wasn't annoying like that of all the girls I have met prior. It is intriguing. I want to hear it again.

"In that case I hope to be pampered by you three." She said with a smile.

Kyoko P.O.V

I cleaned up the kitchen and stored the leftovers. Once I was finished I sat in a kitchen chair and placed my head against the counter top. I remained that way, not really thinking of anything.