What Lies Beneath

Chapter 2: Getting to know each other

A few hours had passed and Saka was still passed out and on the ground at the back wall of Jasiri's cave. Madoa, Wema and Tunu were outside, while Jasiri and Alcuthe remained inside. Alcuthe had been pacing back and forth impatient and worried as to why it was taking so long for Saka to awake. Jasiri had repeatedly apologized to Alcuthe about what had happened but Alcuthe wouldn't accept it until he knew Saka was OK and would also forgive her. Jasiri has really thought about what she did and thinks maybe she shouldn't have been that violent, but somewhat thinks it wasn't her fault. Saka had begun to moan and was slowly regaining consciousness, and that caught both Jasiri and Alcuthe's attention. Alcuthe rushed to Saka's aid and helped him up.

"Hey, your OK, get up slowly. It's alright." Alcuthe said in a worried tone, but happy at the sight of his friend breathing again. Saka looked at him and chuckled lightly after he regained vision. Jasiri smiled at how thoughtful and caring Alcuthe was towards Saka. Saka then took notice of Jasiri and tucked his ears, tail and crouched down in fear. Jasiri felt even worse at that sight and then spoke.

"I... I'm truly sorry about earlier." She began. "I just, panicked a little." She finished and Saka slowly stood back up straight, but still slightly afraid.

"I won't forgive her until I know your OK and if you forgive her." Alcuthe stated and looked at Saka who was staring dreamily at Jasiri. 'You've gotta be kidding me...' Alcuthe thought to himself as he looked at Saka and just rolled his eyes.

"I...I forgive you." Saka answered gently and remained starring at her. Then there was awkward silence for a little while until Jasiri decided to ask questions.

"Sooo... What are your names if I may ask?" Jasiri asked.

"I'm Alcuthe, and this is Saka." Alcuthe said as he looked back at Saka and then back at Jasiri. "Yours?" He asked slightly stern.

"I'm Jasiri." Jasiri replied. 'What a beautiful name' Saka thought to himself. "The three outside are my sister Madoa, and the two younger ones are Wema and Tunu." She finished.

"Well, I guess we'd better get going then, thanks." Alcuthe said and he began to walk out and Saka followed but tucked his tail, ears, and crouched as he walked quickly passed Jasiri, which made her feel bad again. Alcuthe stopped at the cave entrance, looked back at Jasiri and walked back to her as Saka continued out the cave. I really do appreciate what you did. I apologize that I sound angry, but I'm just very protective over him, He's the only family I have ever had." Alcuthe explained lightly. "I do forgive you, and again, thank you very much." He finished with a half smile, left the cave and ran to catch up with Saka.

After a few minutes of Saka and Alcuthe walking to find a place they planned to sleep, Alcuthe looked at Saka.

"So... you and Jasiri?" Alcuthe asked and smirked evilly. Saka's face then started turning red with embarrassment.

"You noticed?" Saka asked even though he knew the answer was obvious to him.

"Yeah, definitely. Not sure if she noticed, but man you were just starring her down." Alcuthe began. "So, when are you gonna make a move?" He asked.

"Make a..." Saka began. "I hardly even know her for one, and for two, she kicked me right in my crotch!" Saka said slightly annoyed, and Alcuthe decided to pick on him more.

"So? They can still work." Alcuthe said and Saka looked at him with a raised eyebrow and wide eyes which made Alcuthe begin to laugh really hard. Saka smiled, but tried so hard not to laugh.

"You need help man... like serious help." Saka began. "And while your at it, learn to make better jokes." He finished.

Saka and Alcuthe had walked for about another half hour, and it was nearing evening. They saw a big tree in the distance and started heading towards it. When the two got to it, they immediately laid down and Saka groaned in slight pain as he slowly reached the ground. It had been silent for a while, and finally Alcuthe decided that he would break the silence.