Unspoken (ON HOLD)

S2 Chapter 1

 With Aria back at the Somha house, everything seemed livelier than ever. Shigure certainly was shocked when she showed back up randomly but didn't question it too much, knowing Akito probably had a plan up his sleeve. He always did. He was just glad she was alive and safe.

Though on the other hand, all the members of the household noticed a drastic change in behavior from the girl herself.

Usually she was either silent, motionless or snarky but ever since she returned from the main house, that shifted. Now, she was a bit more open and honest. The truth was, no one knew how to take it.

Kyo found her pacing in the living room with an intense expression on her face. She looked to be deep in thought and part of him didn't want to disrupt her. It seemed she was worrying about something important.

But when he rounded the corner, she heard the creak of his foot and about jumped six feet in the air. It was obvious he scared her. "AHHH...Oh, good morning Kyo. Did you sleep well?"

Noticing the way she deflected her actions, his eyes narrowed. "What are you even doing? You are going to put a hole in the floor."

Aria stopped walking and laughed, slapping him on the shoulder playfully. "What? Nah, only you can do that when you lose to Yuki."

He realized she wasn't going answer his question and pretended to go along with her game. "Hey! One day I'm going to beat that damn rat, okay? Just you wait."

She nodded her head and answered. "Of course. I eagerly await that day then. But don't complain about me putting a hole in the floor when you break the house everyday, silly."

Moving over to him, she smiled and ruffled his orange hair like a little kid which only caused him to blush. "Would you stop touching me like that?!"

Aria paused for a moment before teasing him some more. "Aww but I told you before. You're cute when you're flustered."

The blush deeped and Kyo's mind couldn't help but go back to that day he kissed her forcefully in front of the school. He really needed to clear that up now that he had the chance. "Listen, about what happened the day you left, what I did..I..."

But Aria stopped him, letting her hand fall to her side. "You don't have to apologize. I think I fit that category more to be honest."

He didn't understand this. "Why would you apologize? I'm the one that forced you to.."

Smiling softly, she took a step closer and answered. "You didn't force me to do anything. Kyo, listen. I like you."

At her words, his eyes widened and couldn't help but take a step closer. Aria liked him? That had to be impossible. "But..."

But her smile faded just as quickly. "I don't want to forget about what happened that day but, let's not continue this any further."

She took a step back to prove her point and the cat's heart dropped. "Is it because I'm the cat?"

Shaking her head once, Aria replied. "Of course not. But, if you are with me, you will only get hurt in the end. You may not remember what happened when Hatori erased your memories but I do, and I'm not making that mistake again. Don't forget, I am Akito's right hand."

Kyo didn't know what to say at this. Yes, he wanted to be together with Aria but how could he make an argument when he didn't even remember her scars? It seemed unfair.

He was silent for a moment so Aria made the first move, gently grabbing his hand. "I'm happy just being with you. This is what I need right now, okay?"