Chapter 191 - Rely on me more

*UNEDITED*

There is something wrong here, and she will do whatever she can to find out what that is. However, her gaze flickered towards Akito. It will be difficult to do anything with Akito's restrictions. While she will waste time trying to persuade him. Right now, this is all she can do. Besides, Setsura recalled Natasha's words. 'Akito, is more fragile than you think. So, please be kinder.' How rude, it's like she's the one stringing him along. While Setsura knew she played many jokes with Akito. It's not like she is mean to him. However, perhaps she underestimated how weak he actually is.

Ever since she arrived in the Meiji Era, Akito has acted as a source of strength for her. That's why, even though she is one of the rare few he displays his weakness to. Setsura still isn't used to it.

Setsura would like to think that he dragged her of because he was jealous. But when his lips grazed on to her neck, she understood right away. Oh well, she suppose this sort of relationship is fine. It's better than her acting all awkward and nervous whenever he says anything strange.

It's not like the two of them to act like such an idiot couple either. There is no need for them to act the same as other couples. Setsura knew their relationship differed from a regular couple. But, that didn't matter. It's not like she wanted normal from him. She just wanted somebody who would make her feel safe. Somebody who would only look at her. Many men could fill that criteria, but she picked Akito.

"By the way, the one who helped us out were Natasha and Mori. Do you think they're dating?" Akito questioned.

"Possibly." she trails of, " If not there might be something between them. Akito, are you going to get all weepy when Natasha marries someone?"

Setsura was only joking around about this of course. She already understood what kind of relationship they have with one another.

"Idiot," Akito said."That's not it, don't bring up marriage when we don't know what relationship they have."

"Akito, you didn't know that those two were friends? "

"Please, like I can keep tabs on so many girls all the time."

Which other girls does he keep tabs on, anyway other than her?

"Of course, your the main priority."

She is? That's a surprise. He's never admitted to watching out for her like this. It's somewhat embarrassing. Seeing him staggering though, Setsura suggests that he rests. For awhile it looked as though he was going to continue being stubborn. However she finally manages to convince him.

Akito sat on the sofa and closes his eyes, rubbing his eyelids with his fingers. She's sure that he's been reading so much recently that it's wearing him out. 'To think that the Akito who wouldn't pick up a text book back in high school, would actually go through the trouble with the research is surprising. The is surely because of you Setsura-chan..'

How many people have said those words to her? That it's because of her, Akito has changed? Sometimes she is doubtful of their words.

When she sits next to him, she is relieved to find that he is okay with it. Setsura watches him as he sits there with his eyes closed. He looks emaciated. It must be really stressful for him, since he's not used to such work yet.

It looks uncomfortable sleeping like that.

"Akito, may I?"

Akito opens his eyes at the faint sound of her voice and looks at her. She pointed to her lap with her hands. "You won't get any rest like that. Please rest your head on my lap."

He would get more rest if he lays down. However, Akito stares at her wide eyed. After a few seconds, his eyes quiver. Setsura blinked and chuckled when she realized something. It's so rare for him to be so indecisive.

"I would rather not," Akito's immediate rejection surprised her.

Setsura blinks in confusion, huh? How rare. Even though he usually doesn't hesitate to do so with anyone. "It doesn't beat a real pillow, but it's better than nothing," Setsura insisted. Is he actually going to let this opportunity go?

She tugs at his sleeve, pulling his head down onto her lap.

"This is a little...." he mumbled.

"Is it difficult to sleep?"

"No, it's not that."

So, why is he acting like it's so complicated?

"Don't make that face Akito. Those creases in your forehead will be permanent before you know it," she lectured. After a moment of rubbing his eyes, Akito gave in and smiles. Her gaze softened at the sight. He looks a little more relaxed now, that's good.

Akito sighs deeply, "You're the only one who can do this to me."

"I wouldn't do this if you didn't wear yourself out too much. But, I'm not the same little girl I once was. I can at least lend you my lap now. So please Akito, open up to me a little more. "

Akito doesn't respond to that and mumbled. "I'm going to take a nap."

"Please do."

Setsura watched as he closed his eyes, and in seconds he is fast asleep again.

He's finally asleep. He really must have been tired. Setsura gently brushed his hair from his face and watched him sleep. She has to admit that, even when he's exhausted, he still looks handsome.

He looks more like the young man he is when he sleeps. She wonders when he became like this. When did he become this way?

Over the past few months, so much has happened. Before she knew it, their relationship became so complicated. It's been a long time since her heart felt so much at ease.

She wonders what that person is thinking now, alone in that desolate place. Whenever she has time, Setsura tries to think about that person. All she can remember about him is him being hospitalized. That is the one memory that stays. Why? So, she would feel guilty?