Chapter 27 - Runner

Once Kirito and I leave the shop we begin our way back to the train station every now and then looking around for our little shadow. Once we reach the train station Kirito looks towards a bush and smirks.

"Whoever you are you can come out now we know you have been tailing us since we got here!..."

just then a little boy who looked to be 6 years old peeks his head out of the bush and scowls at the fact that we had caught him so early on. Immediately I recognize the light brown hair brown-eyed tan-skinned boy.

"TaiTai what on earth are you doing here?!"

he instantly runs towards me and gives me a big hug looking up at me all teary-eyed.

" Aunty Yuki why did you leave without telling me! My Nana said that you went to that dirty capital with those dishonorable Ryoko family lives!! BooHoo!!"

I pat his head with a small giggle and turn to see Kirito looking very gloomy and irritated.

" Hehe hey TaiTai I'm sorry it was so sudden I didn't have time...but don't worry I will be back to visit whenever I can. Is this why you have been following me? Why didn't you just approach me?"

He stops his crying and then points toward Kirito.

"Because he's that Ryoko punk!!"

I wasn't sure to laugh or cry seeing Kirito's face darken.

( Thankfully Kirito usually keeps his cool in situations like this but he seemed different today. More irritated? No... or is he...Jealous?? No way why would he be jealous...)

I giggle at him and pat his head.

"Now now TaiTai this is a really nice friend of mine I can assure you he's not like some of the rumors you might have heard alright? your Nana is probably really worried about you now run along and go help her in the shop like the big boy that you are. "

I bend down to his level and give him a peck on his cheek. His face instantly blushes and he nods running off back towards town. I stand back up and turn towards Kirito who has turned towards the train tracks. I couldn't help but notice that the back of his ears looked a little pink.

"Kirito are you alright??"

(Kirito's Pov)

I quickly turn upon seeing her kiss his cheek and my face begins to feel hot.

(Damn women...)

"Kirito are you alright?"

I clear my throat and nod.

" Ya sure why wouldn't I be?? hey, look theirs the train! Perfect timing!"

I hear her giggle and the train slowly comes to a stop. We board taking our seats in the only available two seats towards the back. It was a jointed seat near the window. She sat down next to the window as I sat next to her and she begins to watch out of the window looking at the now passing scenery. I couldn't help but observe her beautiful wondrous turquoise blue eyes taking in every bit of what she was seeing. Her silky-looking hair and all of her curves, her nice lips...

(Oh my gosh what the hell am I thinking. Kirito get ahold of yourself.)

I nearly slapped myself silly but don't, too afraid to be embarrassed to have Yuki ask what was wrong. Instead, I just sit there quietly trying not to look at her.

(Yuki's Pov)

After so long of what seemed like awkward silence I turn to see Kirito who had fallen asleep sitting up, his dreamy sleepy features was pretty handsome, I couldn't help but to watch him sleep, upon watching him sleep though had made me tired as well and I lean my head against my arm on the window and soon fall asleep as well.

(A little while later.)

I am awoken by a loud bang and a strong tremor. I Kirito and I both instantly jump at this and look around to see a bunch of passengers freaking out as well. A lady begins to scream.

"What's going on?? are we going to crash and die?!?!"

just then the intercom echos throughout the train.

"Passengers please quickly buckle your seat belts immediately we were informed there is a car on the tracks up ahead and we must push our emergency breaks immediately!"

we sit back down and buckle our seat belts, I notice mine was a bit worn not looking the best but decided I didn't have time to look for another seat. We both finish buckling our seat belts and just as soon as the train presses its breaks we hear a loud.

*Snap*

(Crap!)

"Yuki!"

Just as I am launched forward Kirito reacts faster grabbing ahold of me while I put my foot up against the seat in front of us keeping me from smashing into the seat. Once the train had come to a complete stop I open my eyes and look up to see Kirito looking down on me just a few centimeters away from my face. I instantly blush and look away realizing I was sitting in his lap with his arms around me. I get up and fix my clothes and bow to him.

"Thanks so much for your quick reaction-"

...He shakes his head with a small smile.

" Are you hurt?"

I shake my head.

" No, but-"

I'm interrupted by the loud intercom echoing throughout the train.

"Sorry passengers for the sudden emergency we will continue on our route to the capital in approximately 15 minutes."

I sigh with relief and sit back down in the seat.

(How embarrassing)