Sengoku Night Blood [Nozomi] Drabbles

Are They In Love?! [18]

I couldn't get much sleep. The thought of entering another territory made me restless.

I ended up waking up early today, leaving Imari to continue sleeping in my room. He stayed behind while we were heading up the mountains to find the Jinki.

Even though Imari was there to reassure me, I still feel worried about what will happen next.

I decided that I should continue practicing the bow and arrow for now. In case I can't use the gun I have from Nobunaga's army. Then I should visit the weaponry smith later in town to see if he made the bullets before gathering vegetables for tonight's dinner.

As I tried to hold back my yawn, I soon find Yukimura going down the opposite end of the hallway.

"Good morning, Yukimura." I greeted the warlord who in turn smiled back.

"Ah...good morning." His voice sounded tired.

"Are you alright, Yukimura?" I asked out of curiosity. "You sound tired."

"Well, I've been preparing for our travel since yesterday night. I wanted to get a move on fast, but it seems like preparation will take a long time." My eyes narrowed at Yukimura. "That's not good, Yukimura."

"Eh?"

"Even if you're the supreme leader of the Sanada Army, you're still a person. You need sleep just like everyone else!" I pointed at him. "Go to sleep."

"Hmm, well after I finish one last thing then I'll go rest." Oh no you don't! I grabbed onto Yukimura's sleeve. Forcing Yukimura to look straight at me. "Go. To. Sleep. Yukimura."

"I will tell Nobuyuki and the others to cover for you, otherwise I will drag you to your room and sit by the door to make sure you sleep!" Stunned with the way I was reacting toward his unhealthy sleep cycle. A smile found it's way onto Yukimura's face as he laughed at me.

I pouted. "Hey, what's so funny?"

"Sorry, it's just that...the you before and the you now seem like two different people." Yukimura held back his laughter. "But, you're still as concerned and considerate as always."

I blushed upon hearing what Yukimura said. "That's just because I still didn't know everyone well back then."

Plus who wouldn't continue worrying about you guys getting hurt instead of me. All of you are so reckless when it comes to fighting, I swear I could get a heart attack one day if they all ended up getting injured badly at the same time.

Letting Yukimura's sleeve go, I reminded him. "Go rest."

Please do. Otherwise I'll worry even more.

"Yes, yes." With a smile, Yukimura stepped back. "Then I'll see you later."

"Right, see you late-?!" Somehow, I accidentally took one step wrong while heading forward.

The next thing I knew, my body was teetering toward the ground due to taking one wrong step. But instead of landing onto the wooden floorboards, I ended up falling right into someone's arms.

"Ah." I heard my savior mutter in surprise.

Opening my eyes, I soon found myself staring right into Yukimura's eyes. "I-I'm sorry!"  I quickly apologized.

My face was warm. "I didn't mean to trip like that!"

More like how did I make a stupid trip like that?! Why do I always trip at the most inconvenient times?!

"No, I'm glad you didn't fall down."

But once he realized how close I was to him. Yukimura began stuttering. "I-I'm sorry! I...well I need to go now!"

Briskly walking away, I watched as Yukimura headed off while wearing a reddened face.

'Aaaaaah! What's wrong with me?!'

I internally freaked out while speed walking over to the training room. I had a strong feeling to grab a short bow and start releasing arrows like crazy. 'I'm stupid!'

'This is just because I finally accepted the fact that I'm in love with him! Agh, Yuzu-nee, I can't even look straight at Yukimura anymore!!!'

...

Meanwhile.

Around the time Nozomi and Yukimura split up, there were actually three other people watching the scene unfolding right before their eyes.

They haven't said a single word, until after Yukimura and Nozomi had left the hallway.

"Sasuke, did you just see Yukimura hugging her?" Kamanosuke had to make sure he wasn't seeing things, so he turned Sasuke.

"Yes...it was kind of suspicious. Just what are they doing?" Saizo could only sigh at their weak assumptions, and decided to spell it out for them.

"Hmph, the answer should be obvious." Coughing, Saizo's voice went into an as matter of fact tone as he pointed out loud. "Basically, those two are in love!"

"Eh...EH?! THOSE TWO ARE IN LOVE?!" Sasuke's eyes widened upon hearing Saizo's answer. Not expecting it at all.

Kamanosuke ears twitched as he frowned, "Yukimura...unfair. Even I also like her."

"Y-Yeah! Well it's not like I like Nozomi in that sort of way." Sasuke faintly blushed, but shook off the feeling immediately by returning to the matter at hand. "Anyway, it's not fair that Yukimura is getting a head start!"

Saizo nodded, "Agreed, theres no way a genius ninja like me can let something like that happen! Not when I have a say in it!"

Sasuke stared at Saizo as if he was stupid. "As if anyone cares about what you say. More so, it's not like I'm going to let some idiot like you get her."

Saizo gaped, "What...who are you calling an idiot? The one who calls someone an idiot is an idiot!"

"I don't think it matters, because the both of you are idiots."

The duo yelled back at the sleepy ninja near them. "HEY, KAMANOSUKE!"

Sasuke clicked his tongue, "Tch, then lets settle the difference!"

But before they could even try to do something about Yukimura getting a head start, Nobuyuki caught the ninja trio doing nothing and reminded them that they need to continue preparing for the journey.

However as the trio split up to do their jobs, there was only one thing in their head.

'I won't let anyone get a head start before me!'

Now back over to Nozomi, she sneezed. Feeling a chill run down her spine.

"Why do I get the feeling that someone is talking about me behind my back?"