Thread: Dawn Of A New Era (Yuna & Frogger's 1x1)

Of course, at first...Hitomi didnt understand what the stranger meant, when he said fix that. It happens to the best of people, not understanding something right at that very moment...or needing to run it through their head first, before giving an answer. For some, it will take a little while...and for others, just a millisecond. Hitomi...blinked, her eyes dropping down to see what he could possibly be talking about...and those golden eyes widened with realization. Dark red blooming along her cheeks, she quickly fixed the problem, and tightened her obi and adjusted the folds of her kimono. U-Um I I-Im sorry she whispered, embarrassed beyond words. Dark red painting the girls cheeks, nose, and even the tips of her ears, Hitomi noticed that he had taken some of the bags into his arms. Clearly, he wouldnt take no for an answer...at least, not easily. Her mouth opened, about to protest...when the silence was finally broken. There...There is? she asked, eyes widening slightly and looking up at him. Their heights were six inches separate, him almost towering over her...though she didnt feel scared, standing in his shadow. What can I do-? His next words caused her question to be cut off, and for shock to make an appearance. Let me help you bring these back, at least? I would love to see where you reside? Hitomi started nibbling on her lip, a nervous habit she picked up over the years, though most of the time she didnt notice when shes doing it. A hand lifted to play with a few black strands of hair, a pink bow perched on top of her head keeping most of the hair out of her face and at bay. Torn with indecision...she finally lifted her gaze, those golden eyes meeting his, various emotions swirling within the depths. Hitomi could tell it was no use talking him out of it. This stranger was a stubborn one, chivalrous and sweet, and though it was touching...she didnt want him to see any of the ugliness of her life. A soft, inaudible sigh leaving her lips, the girl nodded, adjusting her grip on the bags she had. My home is not too far from here she murmured under her breath, turning her bag to him, gesturing down the road. I cannot I cannot see well in the dark, so I will give you the directions, and if you could, please...just...just lead me there. People lingered in doorways, light spilling out onto the street while they watched the scene unfold. No one offered to help, nor did anyone speak any words of kindness. In fact there were quite a few pairs of eyes that were anything but friendly. Hitomi paid these gazes no mind, instead heading down the street, back straight, and her expression blank. While her face gave nothing away terrifying images began to play within her mind, each one worse than the last. I just hope that Riku will take this in stride, and at least wait on my punishment until he leaves It was a simple enough wish, however...the chances of it happening were slim. Riku was a cool, sweet hostess to anyone who comes knocking on her door...and yet when that door does close, that temper takes over. The sweet words are replaced with cruel, biting ones and there was no escape, not for Hitomi. It didnt help that Riku reminded her of this often, saying that she must repay her kindness with servitude, seeing as how she took in the infant when she could have easily just left her out in the cold. Hitomi blinked, returning to the present when her foot slipped on a rock. Luckily she managed to catch her balance easily enough, and glanced to her left and right. We must go to our right...at the first intersection, she relayed, unable to see whether or not they had reached it yet or not. After adjusting the bags in her hand, she reached out towards his arm, politely hanging onto his elbow. One right turn, and a left several feet down, and the two arrived at their destination. Hitomi didnt bother knocking on the door, instead removing her shoes and entering with a bow of her head. Im home she announced, resisting the instinct to cringe. The bags rustled with every move she made...and it was because of this noise that she did not hear the other woman approach. Her muscles immediately tensed at Rikus cool voice...and the cold current underlying the innocent words. I see you brought a guest with you. Rikus cold blue eyes gazed from one person to the next, her lips curving into a smile. Its a pleasure to meet you, sir My name is Kotabe Riku, and...you are?