My Savior

chapter twenty two

My work shift ends and I make my way to into town. This time I'm in a small town between the boulders of Suna and Iwa. I go to the edge of the town towards the big rock mountains. The best part of traveling is seeing all the different sceneries each land has to offer. Making sure theres no one around I begin to climb up. The mountains here are alot bigger than anything I climbed back in kusagakure. Only reaching a fourth way up I take a seat to rest and enjoy the view. I can see the whole town from here and the mountains that surrounds it. Relaxing I let my thoughts drift away.

(Flashback)

I couldn't sleep. I look over and the clock said it's only seven minutes till midnight. I try to find a comfortable sleeping position only to fail. Grunting in frustration I set up and run my hand through my hair. I was still in distress about the whole Tobi situation. It's been three days and I haven't seen him. I know that I've gone days longer without seeing him, but now I'm worried if he really doesn't want to see me. If he was avoiding me, I wanted to apologize for stepping over the line.

Shaking my head I get up quietly trying to not make a sound. I head over to my roommate's bedroom to check if she was asleep. Confirming that she was I grab my sweater and shoes. I leave the house and walk through the empty town. I let out a breath, I was beginning to feel homesick, I thought I could handle it, but right now I miss the comfort of my bed with Tobi next to me.

After wondering for a while I see there was a playground across from me. Making my way towards it, I sit on the empty swing and start swinging myself back and forth.

I look up at the stars the inner child in me comes out. A grin made its way to my face and I push my legs to go higher as a giggle escapes my lips. I swing myself the highest I can go and I jump off landing a couple feet away. I felt the hairs the back of my neck stand up and quickly go into a defensive position.

"Aren't you to old for the swing?"  I look to see Tobi there leaning on the leg of the swing.

"Tobi!" I was about to run to hug him, but I stop myself mid step. I rub my arm and look at my feet.

"Umm...I wanted to...." I stopped mid apology by his arms pulling me to his chest making me feel the warmth I was craving these past days. I smiled and happily hug him back burrying myself further into his chest.

"What are you doing out here so late."  He whispers.

"I couldn't sleep." I say against his chest.

"It is bad to be here alone. Make sure you wear your disguise or else you will blow your cover."

He always worries about my safety. The thought brought a fluttering felling in my chest. Pulling myself back I look up at him.

"Ok, I will."  I peck his mask were his lips would be located. He lifts his hand to stroke my cheek with his thumb.

"Anyone suspicious, spy's, bounties?" He asks.

"No, not yet." I lightly shake my head. Tobi moves his hand from my face and takes my hand with his.

"Come, I'll take you back to where you are staying. I have someone you have to meet In The morning."

"Who?" I ask being curious about who he wants me to meet. This will be the first time Tobi ever wanted me to meet anyone.  

"His name is zetsu, he will come to you for any reports and to check on you. We will all discuss more into details on how tomorrow." He was about to turn to leave the play ground, but I pulled on his hand. He stop and turn to face me. I let go of his hand and intagle my fingers together.