Enchanted in the Moonlight; The Cursed Ayakashi

"If It Comes Down to A War, A War You'll Get"

A/N: I really love this instrumental so I hope you don't mind listening to it again!

Seika's Pov

"Hya. Ha." I grumble while going on the offensive. It's the fourth day of training and living with Shinra, I already feel like I'm improving.

"This won't be enough to defeat me," Shinra calls out, blocking my attacks with his katana.

He's right. Maybe I should try to knock him down. I jump away from him then deciding to put everything on the line, charge directly at him.

"Getting a running start isn't going to change a thing," Shinra says, getting ready to defend.

This should be close enough. A few inches away from Shinra, I kick his lower leg, causing him to tumble onto the ground. Yes! I did it!

His expression changes into one of shock and amusement but that quickly changes as he blocks my katana with his.

I put all of my mental and physical strength into pushing the katanas toward his body but he's much stronger than I am. Shinra pushes my katana and I away, knocking it away from me with me landing on my butt .

Shinra standing tall, points his katana at me, "That wasn't a shabby plan, but you underestimated my strength. Or thought too highly of yours." He puts his katana in its sheath and helps me up.

"Thanks."

I can't help but be a bit sad at how Shinra pushed me away so easily. There's no way I can win against anyone in a serious match.

"You're doing really well for only training a few days," Shinra responds as if he were reading my mind, "Don't be too hard on yourself. Learning to fight takes time."

"Time...the one thing we don't have much of." I mumble.

Ever so delicately, Shinra lifts my face up towards his, "Seika, I'm here for you."

"...Shinra."

"I'll be here, by your side until you can protect yourself."

I gaze into Shinra's eyes, trying to assure myself that he's telling the truth. Shinra, why is my heart beating so fast for you? Why does my stomach have butterflies?

I find my lips slowly inching towards Shinra's, the quickening beat of my heart making my eardrums feel like they'll burst.

"We should get inside," Shinra places a hand on my head, stopping me in my tracks, "Too much sun is bad for you. You'll start to go delusional."

I nod in agreement and follow Shinra inside.

"Anything in particular you wanna eat?" Shinra asks, searching the pantry for ingredients.

From behind, I can't help but stare. He has a really nice frame, his shoulders down to his waist form that perfect v that a lot of men desire to have. Then there's his red flaming hair, a red so pure, I've never seen on anyone before. It looks so soft, I wonder what types of products he uses.

I can't help but extend my hand towards his hair to touch it.

"Hey, Seika. Are you listening?" Shinra asks. I instinctively pull my hand away. Shinra turns to look at me.

"I-I'll make us some rice balls," I answer, a bit flustered.

"Hey, I asked so I could make lunch today," Shinra says, pouting, "Let me make the rice balls."

"Knowing you, you'll end up making them into an odd shape," I explain, unable to help but laugh, "Go take a bath first. I'll leave you some to make."