Chapter 286 - The Difference Part 4

*UNEDITED*

Yang however quickly looked away, and didn't say a word. Setsura returned to focusing on the souvenirs. She can ask him about this later.

"Ah, but Natasha would probably prefer a more conservative colour like this one. ..."she trails of, thinking of the girls personality. Thinking it through, she's never seen the girl wear accessories before. Even though she's always living in a extravagant place. Is it because of her status? No no, cause she had seen the other members of the mafia dress randomly. "But, honestly I wonder if she would even use one. Maybe she should get her something else," she muttered.

"Hey Yang, what do you think?"

Yang however didn't reply to her right away.

"Yang? Are you even listening to me?"

There's no way he didn't hear her, when their standing this close to each other. "Hm, oh yeah I'm listening."

Is that so? That's not what it looks like or rather....he seems awfully distracted by something else.

"Why are you just staring at my face?"

He had been doing that for quite awhile now and to say she wasn't starting to feel conscious of it, was one thing altogether. Just a few moments ago, he was getting awfully close to her. The sensation and warmth of his hands on her thighs had yet to leave.

"Well it's just..."

"It's just...?"

Yang bent down and kissed her. It caught her completely of guard, "It's just, your very cute Setsura."

What? What does that have to do with anything?

'Then do you like me?'

Setsura recalled the dream over again in her head, a faint blush creeped up on her cheeks. It was the first time that she had ever cried in front of someone other than that guy. Back then, she was surely a loss for words. There's no way she could ever have feelings for him. That's what she said, but she ended up dating him in the future. Now, she is dating him in the past too.

Still, Yang's unexpected smile at that moment caught her of guard and left her stunned. No, rather she was not stunned, she was..embarrassed.

Her heart was beating faster. Her face grew hotter and hotter.. she was... "Hmm, I think I'll wander around myself. I really want to buy you a gift."

Setsura didn't get a chance to say anything, since Yang walked away.

.....

After they met up again, Setsura tried to steal a peek at what he bought. But, Yang kept it firmly sealed away. The two of them walked down the busy streets.

Everything happened so quickly, Setsura brain hadn't yet to realize the danger had passed. It still struck her as odd that somebody would attack them in the middle of a busy street. Whenever she walked around with Akito, all the attacks happened in the shadows not broad daylight. Those people would wait until she is separated from Akito. This time around though, it was different.

Even after it ended, Setsura felt the adrenaline remain in her veins, and even though she knew that neither her nor Yang got hurt. Setsura couldn't stop standing at the bodies, that lay inches away from her feet. From the looks of it, these people were just normal muggers. It seems like they hadn't no what they were up against. Shouldn't this be the perfect time to judge people by their appearances? Yang looked like a gangster, she doesn't know what they are thinking.

Setsura tried to compare this to those games where people attack the lords of the game, even though they are lower. But, this is no game - this is reality.

This wasn't funny at all. But, it seemed like she was the only one panicking. They are in the middle of a crowded street, but nobody is screaming or anything. It reminded her of something familiar. Where had she seen this sight before? Ah yes, this happened all the time in the future. People would turn a blind eye to anything abnormal. Getting killed and attacked in the middle of a street. It was considered abnormal, because of the rules of society.

Could it be, those same rules apply here in the Meiji era too? It seems like she has severely underestimated this place. There is a lot more she has to learn. Setsura felt very uncomfortable, 'They aren't moving, are they dead?' Are people really going to turn a blind eye to this situation, just because it goes outside the norm? How unbelievable and absolutely ridiculous. She never thought such unfair rules would apply here too.

Yang had killed many people, a group of fifty men in as many seconds. He did it so easily, like he was dealing with a mere fly. Setsura didn't even notice when he left her side to deal with them. When did he leave the gift in her hands? Then again, Setsura should have known. People like Yang are blessed with talent, martial arts - any form of fighting. Yang excelled in all fields.

When they were dating in the future, Setsura often showed off in front of her other friends. But, now she realized exactly how dangerous he is. He's talented but that talent is a danger. However, that isn't the most disturbing part. Even if he is dangerous, Setsura didn't mind. What disturbed her the most was, 'this feels familiar.' In the future, did she this sight before too?

A throbbing pain appeared in her heart, and her head. She felt herself gradually getting dizzier and dizzier.. Setsura placed her hand on jet forehead.

"Setsura," Yang made his way over, stepping over the bodies in the process. Despite the blank look on his face, she sensed his concern. This person will never hurt her. He brushed his hands across her cheeks, "Setsura, did you get hurt?"

"I didn't," she muttered. How could she get hurt? Look how fast he reacted.

Setsura took a deep breath, and tried to hid her weakness. It was hard not to stare at him. There is something about Yang that attracts people to him. Maybe it's because of the look in his eyes? Her thoughts broke off when she caught a glimpse of the leader that lay beneath her feet. She shuddered when she saw how still he was and looked at the others, all of them lay motionless.

Yang eyes followed her line of sight. "They are not dead," he explained.

Setsura looked at him with wide eyes, "They aren't?"

"Correct."

"But, they aren't moving... They are completely still," she doubted his words immediately. How is it possible for another person to lay completely still like this? Unless they are dead. Setsura is not new to fighting, she understood what happened when fights go to far. They aren't bleeding, but there are many ways to kill without leaving a trace.

"I did not wish to traumatize you more than necessary, so I only knocked them unconscious. Even their leader's injuries are not fatal."

Setsura understood this, but it still made her shift about uncomfortably. Yang pushed her against the wall and started to kiss her. Setsura however felt very uncomfortable. He just hurt somebody and now those very same hands are touching her all over. His hands lingered on her thighs, before she felt him lift her skirt slightly. Panting heavily, Setsura drew back.

"Yang, don't do this now."

"Why are you so against it? Damn, I don't understand you. I thought you liked me."

"I do," Setsura nodded. No doubt she had feelings for him. Even though her feelings for Akito are stronger, Setsura chose to remain with Yang. Although, one of the reasons why she picked him was because they both belonged to the same place.

"Yang, I'm fine. I know you're trying to reassure me or whatever. But, this isn't the best place to do this."

Yang removed his hands and looked at it, "I see, right. I probably shouldn't touch you now."

Setsura saw his darkened gaze and reached over to cling to his arm. "Let's just get going now, okay? Were investigating remember?"

"Yeah, let's get going," he muttered and scanned his surroundings. "Setsura, do you still have bullets left in your gun?"

"Well yeah, I didn't use it..." she trailed off. "Do you sense something?"