Fan Fiction ❯ Drawn to the Flame ❯ Unexpected Challenge ( Chapter 2 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Chapter Two


Ayanes hands moved to counter those of her opponent. A small trickle of sweat was dotting her brow. Seeing an opening to strike she aimed her fist at the pheonix design on the T-shirt Hitomi wore only feeling the girls hand cover her own. From the corner of her eye Ayane could see a small crowd had gathered...nothing more than a few young students...


Hayate she could just make him out he was leaning against the wall his eyes focused on them. She couldn't help but wonder how long he had been there...she had been so intent on the spar....the way he was leaning his face partcially shaded.. back at the clan he would watch her and Kasumi....


Hitomi turned suddenly preparing for her next move her long brown hair fanning out behind her as she moved sending a flash across Ayanes memory Kasumi's long auburn hair whipping behind her as she disappeared from infront of her...only to end up at her back landing a move that had found Ayane on her knees she would never forget how it had felt looking up see Hayate standing there watching....


With a new determination Ayane struck out her hands moving more swiftly as Hitomi swung once and then again, forcing Ayane to defend as she stepped back. Hand met with arm as Ayane deflected the third more powerful effort to the side. Spinning low under the german girls arm and out of her reach Ayane brought her elbow back hearing the sharp release of air as it struck home in the older girls abdomen.

" Good fight..Take a break Hitomi" Hayate was approaching them now.
" It was a good match Ayane. Your a fine opponent." Hitomi stated in an even tone as she moved to exit the room. She didn't even get the chance to reply before Hayate had taken Hitomi's place.


He began a move he had to have known from his obersvations would never connect. Though they were just starting she hated to think that he might feel he needed to hold back….turning she moved to strike only to feel her arm meet with his.There were differences in the way he moved though he lacked none of his former confidence ….his deep brown eyes burned intensly the way they always had when he offered her challenge.Her perception narrowed until all she focused upon were his movements, muscles tensing and relaxing...small beads of sweat...


She just felt his foot moving behind hers but it was too late as she felt her feet move from beneath her, her body falling as she tried to land properly....


And Failed

Ayanes teeth clenched at the sharp pain that shot up her arm as the majority of her weight landed on it. A mixture of embarrassment and anger welling within her...how could she have been so careless…

“Ayane.” It was Hayate’s voice it only served to anger her more back at the clan this would never have…...

“I’m fine” her answer emerged through clenched teeth as she managed to rise into a sitting position. Hayate offered his hand to help her the rest of the way. Despite her embarrassment she felt her hand grasp his.When he released her hand she brought it holding her arm to her.


“ Why don’t you take a seat on the bench and I will be right back.” Eager to get herself from being the center of the attention Ayane followed Hayate taking a seat on the small bench just outside the room. She allowed her eyes to fall closed a moment as her fingers traced over her arm. Thankful that the following class was only young children. She would have hated to have made herself anymore of a spectacle…


“Ayane” She looked up to see that Hayate had returned carrying a small first aid kit. Didn’t he know what “I’m fine” meant? Watching him open the kit she brought herself to speak.


“Really I am fine…”


“Just let me have a look."


Ayane found herself offering her arm the warmth in her cheeks rising as Hayate ran his fingers over it turning it over to examine the opposite side. He released her arm then reaching into the small box he had brought. Producing a small roll of bandage he began to wrap it around her arm his fingers just brushing her skin as he did so. She knew he was just trying to be gentle but the feel of his light touch was…..


“Hold still” Hayate muttered.


“I told you I was fine…”


“Stop fidgeting. Your only going to make it worse.” At the sudden tone in his voice Ayane was unable to keep her face from flushing with anger. She had told him she was fine who was he to try and tell her otherwise…much less that she couldn’t move if she chose…


Hayate’s fingers moved over the bandage before leaving it as she spoke again.


“Ein it…”


"Is everything alright?"


Ayane looked up at the sound of the girls voice and couldn't help but wonder how long she had been standing there... hadn't she had things to get done? Not wanting the moment to continue any longer than it had to she found her voice.


"It was nothing really I am fine." She managed the best smile she could. Hitomi's blue eyes shown with relief. Ayane decided to take this opprotunity to leave knowing full well the blush hadn't faded. Hayate had risen to leave as well following behind Hitomi in the other direction.


"Ayane" She turned at the sound of Hayates voice " I will see you tuesday. I look forward to our spar then."


She bowed " Hai sensei..." She realized her mistake instantly. Not waiting to see his reaction she turned instead moving swiftly not trusting herself to say anything more.