Hearing a loud knock at the front door.
My eyes slowly open and the delicious aroma from the food that was being made, made my mouth water.
Slowly sitting up In bed, my head begins to throb.
"Ow.." I let out in pain, placing my hand onto my head. "What happened last night?" I mumble to myself.
Looking down underneath the covers, I notice I'm completely naked and start to panic.
"Where are my clothes?!"
Hearing the loud bang at the door once more, Magoichi exits from the kitchen, rushing to answer It.
"Goodmorning sunshine." He smirks.
"..Morning Saika."
Finally answering the door. I notice an angry-- scratch that. More like a pissed off Kotaro.
Tightly gripping the covers In shame and embarrassement. My cheeks turn slightly pink and I lower my head.
"Kotaro, I--" Before I could even explain myself, Kotaro landed a blow to Magoichi's face. Causing him to stumble back onto the floor.
"Kotaro!" I yell out to him. Trying to get his attention, but he completely ignores me, and grabs the collar of Magoichi's shirt, quickly balling up his fist to give him another good beating.
"You dare to defile our Princess!"
"Kotaro! No!" Quickly jumping up and out of bed, I rush to Kotaro's side. Hanging onto the arm he had planned to throw a punch at Magoichi with. He quickly stops.
"Princess. Release me."
"No. I can't. Hurting an innocent man because of my mistake Isn't fair!" I scream, feeling myself wanting to cry. "So, Magoichi has nothing to do with what happened. I came onto him!"
Feeling Kotaro turn toward me and my eyes beginning to well up with tears, he lightly places the base of his kimono over my shoulders.
"We'll be leaving now. Magoichi. If you ever come near our Princess again. I will not hesistate to kill you." Kotaro explains, with a look of disgust on his face.
Placing his hand gently on my shoulder. He leads us out of Magoichis', to the outdoors.
Feeling ashamed of what I may have done. My heart sinks, and I turn to look at Kotaro.
"Kotaro, I'm sor--." Stopping mid-sentence. I notice the look on Kotaro's face. He has this look of pain. Like he's just lost someone very dear to him. Is it my fault? Did I cause this?
"Kotaro.." I call out his name again, placing my hand lightly against his cheek. "I'm sorry. I was being careless. You told me not to leave and I left anyway.." I try to stop and apologize, but Kotaro just kept walking.
Feeling my heart drop, my mind goes blank and I feel a strong sense of pain and confusion, and I begin to cry.
"Kotaro, please!" I yell. "Please look at me!"
Stopping In his tracks. He never even glanced back at me.
"I can't look at you as of now.. My heart feels like It's being torn over, and over again. That man defiled you. It Is my duty to protect you and I let you down. I'm ashamed. Also, I feel I can never look at you the same again.." He explains, continuing to walk ahead.
"Never look at me the same..?" My head throbs. I feel my knees go weak and my body go numb, as I fall to the ground.
As I fall, I notice Kotaro quickly turn around and run towards me.
Everything just went black. Everything.
Opening my eyes quickly, I notice I'm in my own bed and also In my own clothes.
Did Kotaro change me?! The thought of It, sent chills through my body.
Removing the covers, I plant my feet firmly to the floor, and lift myself up from the bed.
Sliding open the door, I call out Kotaro's name, but didn't recieve an answer.
Walking out of my room, I check inside of his.
No Kotaro.
Checking the dining room, living room, and kitchen. I still seen no sign of Kotaro.
"Where did he go?" I began to panic. Thinking about the conversation I heard him having with Saizo. Running to check outside, I still seen no sign of Kotaro.
"No.." Rushing back inside of the house, I slam the door closed. "Kotaro?" I check the house once more.
"Kotaro?!"
Slumping against the wall and onto the floor.
I begin to remember the conversation we had this morning.
"Is that why he left?" I question myself. "Was It my fault?"
Hearing the front door open slowly, I rise from the floor, wiping my eyes quickly, and walking towards the door.
"Kotaro?"
"Yes?"
My heart jumped in happiness and relief that he was still here.
But for how long? I kept thinking to myself.
"Have you been crying?" He questioned.
"No.. Just my allergies messing with me." I chuckle.
As he approached me, he lightly pressed his hand against my forehead.
"You don't seem to have a fever. Which is good, but we'll keep close watch. Just in case, i'll go out and purchase some medicine tomorrow."
"..alright. Thank you Kotaro." I mumble.
"You're welcome Princess.."
Hearing him say those words, brought nothing but a smile to my face. I felt relieved, yet worried.
I'm not sure as to what will or may happen next, but what I do know Is:
I want to stay with Kotaro.. for as long as time will allow me.
Thank you for reading. This one may be a bit short. ¬.¬ So I'm sorry. I totally realized I stopped counting the days. xD haha. I'm sorry about that too. We'll just pretend I did It on purpose. .-. Anyway, If you liked It please comment and vote. Thank you lovelies! :3
