Connected Lives

Discovery (Chapter 4)

KARMA'S POV

"Uhhh Blue Mask, are you hurt?" I asked softly, not knowing what else to say.

"Do I look hurt to you?" Blue Mask questioned back with her voice hoarse. "I don't think I can continue the mission, sorry. You go on without me." Blue Mask continued.

"I'm not going if you're not going. Hmph. Quickly take off that shirt so I can patch up your wounds; your bleeding is becoming more intense." I said with no room for rejection.

"Umm... I don't think you want to see what's under my shirt. You"ll regret it." Blue Mask voiced with each of her words getting lower and lower.

"If you won't take the initiative, then I'm going to have to do it for you." I declared. Blue Mask was staring at me looking a little weird and then said "About that... don't say I didn't warn you."

Being granted permission, I didn't hesitate a second longer and started taking off Blue Mask's cape. At this point, Blue Mask was getting dizzy. Losing too much blood, Blue Mask soon fainted and that was my signal to take off her shirt.

Not wanting Blue Mask to feel uncomfortable, I waited for her to faint in order to prevent an awkward situation where the male looks at a female's body.

Finally taking off her shirt, I suddenly realized what Blue Mask meant before fainting.

I was left in a daze staring at a certain someone's chest. 'Wait, don't all females have this unique structure on their chest. Don't tell me, Blue Mask is actually a male???'

Recalling all the past events, I discovered that not once did Blue Mask tell me he was a girl. He would always just accept whatever I called him. Feeling embarrassed, I wish I could just hide myself from reality.

Too bad, the blood would not allow me to continue such thoughts. I quickly flipped Blue Mask over till his back was facing me. His whole back was dyed red and blood was still gushing out from his wound.

Rummaging my pockets, I found the first aid kit I would bring with me everywhere. I swiftly took out ointment that was known for stopping the release of blood. Even with me knowing that Blue Mask is a boy, while I rubbed ointment on his back, the cold sensation of his skin made me blush.

'I got to suppress these thoughts. This isn't the time for romance, Blue Mask is in a live or die situation.'

With a face as red as blood, I finished spreading the ointment. Seeing the gauze bandages in my kit, I quickly wrapped it around Blue Mask's body until half his body looked mummified.

Snatching the wrist of Blue Mask, I quickly checked if there was a pulse and the response left me relieved. With a huge sigh, I released most of my anxiety.

Looking around and seeing five black robed men lying on the ground, I was startled.

'Crap! I forgot this is still enemy territory, I got to leave as soon as possible.'

"Blue Mask, this isn't me taking advantage of you. I'm just protecting you from the enemies." I whispered in his ear.

With me fully explaining my intentions, I found no problems lifting Blue Mask into my arms. 'Ah, he is just so cute. One kiss will do.'

This time, learning from my previous mistake, I didn't kiss his mask but instead kissed the back of his hand. I then smiled feeling content.

After leaving enemy territory, I wanted to spend more alone time with Blue Mask so I took him into a park and sat on a bench with Blue Mask in my arms. It was a good thing it was currently midnight so no pedestrians were walking on the streets.

Being alone with Blue Mask, my heart couldn't help but quicken.

'I really want to take off that mask, but wouldn't that be too indecent?'

"Ahh." The person within my arms yawned, then quickly went back to sleep. I couldn't help but chuckle that while Blue Mask was having such a peaceful sleep, I was fighting such a restless battle with myself on whether I should take off a certain someone's mask.

'Wait, if I take off the mask wouldn't that mean...? Taking off his mask just means I have to take responsibility for my actions. Hehe, now I have a reason to take care of him for the rest of my life.'

'How would Blue Mask feel? Oh well, I just won't tell him until he falls in love with me. I'm going to have to work hard to move his heart.'

Forming my hands into fists, I heavily clenched them. I was determined to get the heart of the person sleeping in my arms.

Finding a reason to finally take off his mask, my heart flared up with anticipation. 'Ahh. This is going to be the face of my future wife.' Since the husband is the one that takes care of the wife, I already decided that I would be the husband while Blue Mask will be the wife.

My heart couldn't stop beating as I slowly took off the mask. Under the mask appeared a face filled with blue hair.

'NAGISA?'