Gensomaden Saiyuki Fan Fiction ❯ Crimson Tears ❯ Blinded ( Chapter 4 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

"Her loss of sight was merely from the shock. She should regain it shortly," the doctor said as he flushed her eyes.

"Thank you. Come on, I'll guide you," Gojyo said to Rianna and took her hand. He led her back to the hotel and Hakkai watched as they entered her room. Leaving this town would be extremely difficult for him.

"He won't be coming back tonight, will he?" Sanzo asked and Hakkai smiled.

"It seems that he always wants to protect something. Right now he feels that Miss Rianna needs him more than anything," he said.

"Can I eat his food then?" Goku asked.

"He's not going to like leaving her."

"We can't stay here forever. We have something that needs to be done," Sanzo said.

"I know. It's just nice to see him so happy," Hakkai said.

***

Gojyo sat on the edge of the bed and lit a cigarette. He glanced at Rianna, who lay sleeping beside him and sighed. Never before had he had the desire to protect someone so much. Perhaps it was her desire to belong somewhere that kept him near her. He knew that they had a lot in common but there was something more that made him stay at her side. Her body touched his and he glanced at her. Her eyes were open but it was still obvious that she could not see. He put his cigarette into the filled ashtray and took her hand. She sat up and ran her other hand down his bare chest.

"What woke you?" he asked and she gazed sightlessly up at him.

"I was hoping that this whole thing was all in my head," she replied as she leaned close to him.

"It's all real. I'm sorry your new outfit got ruined."

"It's only an outfit. Thank you for saving me."

"Hey, I know how it is. It was nothing."

She smiled as she lay against him. He gently embraced her and slowly reclined back onto the mattress. He covered their bodies with the blanket and closed his eyes.

***

"Here. Put this on," Gojyo said and handed her a white sleeveless shirt and a pair of black pants.

"Where did these come from?" she asked as he helped her get dressed.

"I went out and got them this morning. You can't wear those blood-stained clothes."

"The shirt is so soft."

"Come on."

"Where are we going?"

"We're going out to eat."

"Are you sure you don't want to join your friends?"

"I'm sure. Come on, the sun will do you good."

He led her out of the room and Hakkai smiled. This was the first time he had seen Gojyo so serious about a woman.

"Good morning Gojyo. How is Miss Rianna today?" Hakkai inquired.

"She's the same as yesterday," Gojyo replied.

"That's a beautiful outfit. Where did you get it?"

"Gojyo gave it to me," Rianna said and Hakkai smiled.

"I see. You're really serious about her, aren't you?" he asked.

"I didn't think she should be wearing blood-stained clothes," Gojyo replied.

"Goku's been complaining about your absence."

"Let the dumbass complain."

"Sanzo wants you to get some more cigarettes."

"Can't that worldly monk do his own shopping? I'm not his servant."

"You smoke the most," Sanzo said as he pointed his gun at Gojyo.

"I haven't been in the room for two days. You can't blame it on me."

"You want to try dying once?"

Rianna let go of Gojyo's hand and ran up to Sanzo. She knelt before him and placed her hands on his feet.

"Please don't hurt him, Mister Sanzo," she cried and Sanzo gazed down at her in surprise. Gojyo grinned at her actions and Sanzo helped her stand. He gazed into her sightless eyes for a moment then walked away.

"That took some courage," Gojyo said and took her hand. He embraced her and she flushed.

"Sanzo just threatens him. I don't believe he would actually kill Gojyo," Hakkai said.

"I guess there was no reason to save you then," Rianna said.

"It was the thought that counted. Come on, let's get you something to eat."

"I feel like an idiot."

"It was an extremely brave thing for you to do, Miss Rianna," Hakkai said as Gojyo led her out of the hotel.

"Where's the ape?" he asked.

"He's outside somewhere. He's been bored without you."

"I'm not his playmate."

"You two really act like you're related," Rianna said and Gojyo shielded her eyes.

"It's bright out here," he commented. "What do you feel like eating?"

"I don't know."

"Come on, what would you really like to eat?"

"Can I come?" Goku asked and Gojyo drew back in shock.

"Where the hell did you come from?" he asked.

"I want to eat too."

"Forget it."

"Please?"

"Why can't he come?" Rianna asked and Gojyo sighed. Goku happily hugged her and Gojyo smacked him sharply across the head.

"Ow! What was that for you pervert?" Goku demanded and Gojyo pushed him away from Rianna.

"Get off of her you ape," Gojyo said and Goku stuck out his tongue.

"Do you want to eat or not?"

"Don't be so harsh with him," Rianna said and Gojyo glanced at her.

"You're lucky she likes dumb animals," he said.

"I'm not an animal!" Goku protested.

"Settle down you two. I'm sure that Miss Rianna is getting tired of your arguing," Hakkai said and Gojyo cleared his throat as he took Rianna's hand. She glanced in her direction and smiled. He led her to the restaurant with Goku tagging along. He sat down at a table and Gojyo glanced at him. He said nothing as he helped Rianna sit down.

"What are we eating?" Goku asked.

"Shut up. No one invited you along," Gojyo said.

"She did."

"We should get something that's easy to eat."

"Get lots of food."

"Would you shut up? I don't have to feed you."

"If I don't eat, I'll pass out from hunger."

"I'd like to see that."

Goku fell face forward onto the table and Gojyo shook him.

"Goku? Goku? I'll get you some food," he said and Goku sat up, smiling.

"I knew you would," he said and Rianna smiled.

"He's so cute," she said and searched for Goku's hand. She touched it and Goku looked at her. He returned the smile and Gojyo sighed.

"I didn't expect to baby-sit today," he said and Goku glared at him.

"I'm not a baby, kappa!" Goku said.

"You've never grown up have you?" she asked and Gojyo stared at her.

"What?" he asked.

"He brings out the child in you. He brings out the child in all of you."

"I'd better order before he tries to eat the table."

"Tables don't taste good," Goku said as Gojyo stood up.

"I'll be right back," he said to Rianna.

"He really likes you. He's been with you more than the others."

"I can't help but sense his guilt for my predicament," she said.

"He wants to protect you."

Goku glanced away from her as Gojyo sat down. He glanced at Goku and frowned. What had he said to her? He took her hand and glanced at her face. She was crying.

"What did you say to her?" he demanded.

"I just said you really liked her," Goku replied.

"It wasn't anything he said. I was thinking," Rianna said as he gently wiped her eyes.

"You'll come through this just fine," Gojyo said and she smiled.

"It looks good," Goku said and Gojyo smacked his hand. "What was that for?"

"Aren't you forgetting something?"

"I don't think so."

"Who can't see what they're eating?"

"Oh."

"I don't want to make things difficult on you. You don't have to feel sorry for me," Rianna said and stood up.

"Are you sure you said nothing?" Gojyo asked.

"I didn't say anything. Can I eat since she's not hungry?" Goku asked.

"We'll be back so save some food."