Shaman King Fan Fiction ❯ Broken Paths ❯ Chapter 06 ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 06

 

“So, this is our new home after all” I stated, somewhat pleased a few days later when I had been released from the hospital.

 

“Yeah…” he said looking nervously around, “Do you like it Babe?” he lifted baby blue eyes at me and held his breath.

 

“Yeah… I like it. Don't be so neurotic” I chided. The apartment had been a surprise, we'd gotten into a consensus about the size and a few general features and he'd gone out and bought the one he'd liked better, decorated half of it and we'd moved in. Not that I cared much about it… right now, after all that had happened to me, much too much in life seemed petty. “Now… where's the bedroom?” I asked tiredly.

 

“Oh… don't you want a tour?” He asked a little hurt.

 

“Horo-horo… I'm a little tired now, can't it be later?” I sighed.

 

“Sure! No problem love… Come I'll take you to our room so you can get some sleep!”

 

I grimaced at the word “our”, I didn't think I was ready to share a room, let alone a bed with anyone for now. I didn't say anything though and followed him hoping he wasn't tired enough to join on my nap.

 

As soon as we entered the master bedroom with its huge bed I went straight for the bathroom and changed into more comfortable but fully covering clothes, I didn't spare a glance at the mirror though I wasn't ready yet to look at my disgusting self. Unlocking the door I pried around the other room wishing Horo-horo to be away.

 

I was not lucky though and he was sitting on the bed, frowning at me as if he was offended I'd locked the door. Well I didn't care right now, I was so tired and I just wanted to lie down and forget about life.

 

I said nothing as I padded my way to the bed and laid slowly down, I kept quiet when I felt his eyes on me even though I wasn't looking and remained still when I felt his weight dig on the mattress beside me, but when his hands reached for me under the covers I froze and held back a scream; he moved away from me as if he'd been burned.

 

“Ren?” He asked and I could feel the hurt in his voice.

 

“I'm sorry.” I sobbed through my tears, “I don't think I'm ready for this quite yet…”

 

“But I just wanted to…”

 

“Don't touch me Horo-horo! Please…” I pleaded, terrified when his hands came forward again. He lowered them and looked confusedly at me as if asking for direction.

 

“I think I'd better go sleep on the couch”

 

His eyes widened for a second but he shook his head, “No… let me” he stated, standing up and starting to leave the room.

 

“But…”

 

“No Ren, it's all right. Just rest, please. I don't mind sleeping there” He turned and exited the room before I could say anything else.

 

“I'm so sorry” I whispered to thin air, and as the night drew closer I found myself ensnared in a drug induced dreamless sleep.