Kira
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Post by Kira on Nov 2, 2009 19:06:47 GMT -4
Running in the rain, Kira made her small legs move a quickly as they could. Her feet were covered in small pink boots while she held the hood of her coat above her head, her heart was racing from the effort of the run but she couldn't stop now that her goal was in sight. Seeing the building, Kira quickly opened up the door to the complex before hurtling herself towards the only apartment that she knew.
Her legs were burning as well as her lungs but she kept running, a rumbling sound coming from outside of the building. Her hood had fallen back once she let go inside of the building however her heart wouldn't stop hammering against her chest.
Certain that people would be able to hear her inside of their homes, Kira tried to calm down and changed to a walk towards the apartment door. Coming to a stop she leaned her hands on her thighs and breathed in deeply, trying to calm her body down.
The grumble of the outside storm however made her jump and press her back against the door for a moment. Whimpering she turned around and knocked on the door hurriedly before she could gain any kind of composer, her eyes wide with fear.
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Post by Suoh on Nov 2, 2009 19:18:26 GMT -4
"Thought I might be seeing you," said a voice from behind her. Quiet as a cat, Suoh had crept up the hall behind Kira and was now pulling a key from his pants pocket. He was soaked to the skin, his muscle shirt plastered against his lithe frame as he unlocked the door and held it open for Kira. His guitar was strapped to his back, as was his backpack. Even went, he'd have smelled of tobacco.
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Post by Kira on Nov 2, 2009 19:22:11 GMT -4
Squeaking and turning around as quickly as she could. Kira didn't get a chance to say anything before Suoh pulled out the key, With wide eyes, mostly clouded in fear she watched the key opened the door. No sooner had there been a spot big enough for her then she was side of the house, her back pressed against the wall on the side of the door, leaving it open but herself somewhat secure.
Breathing heavily she tried to get her lungs working again, panting while holding her arms across her chest, as if trying to keep herself together. Closing her eyes for a moment she whimpered, knowing that she was safe but letting the previous fear flow through her
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Post by Suoh on Nov 2, 2009 19:26:32 GMT -4
Suoh was in no hurry and held the door while Kira darted inside before stepping in himself and flipping on the lights while he hung up the spare key Oki had left for him. Once inside, he shook his head vigorously, sending droplets of water flying. He set the shopping bags he had been carrying in his left hand down on the counter and proceeded into the apartment without removing his wet shoes.
"You dry kid, or do you need a towel?" he asked over his shoulder as he hesitated outside the bathroom door.
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Kira
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Post by Kira on Nov 2, 2009 20:33:58 GMT -4
Looking up from where she was standing Kira gave Suoh a slightly smile. Her cheeks were still red and a bit a sweat was still present on her forehead from running from her house but overall she was well.
Arigato Suoh-senpai but I think I"m dry enough, only my shoes to worry about...
Her words were slightly weak with the gasping for air however Kira soon was able to stand up strait and smile completely. Taking off her coat she looked around while toeing off her boots. She was able to move while keeping her socks wet onto the floor and winced at the water on the floor.
On second thought a towel would be great, Suoh-senpai....
Carefully she moved everything that was wet into one pile and sighed, this could turn into a big mess if not taken care of. Looking at the trail of water from where Suoh had stepped into the apartment, Kira couldn't help but glare slightly at the water before sighing and looking around for a mop to try and keep at lest some of the mess from spreading.
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Post by Suoh on Nov 2, 2009 20:37:46 GMT -4
Suoh came out of the bathroom with two towels. One was carelessly thrown over his shoulder and the other he was using to pat dry the guitar. He was still soaked, and his hair hung down into his face. He watched Kira curiously for a moment.
"Here's your towel, kid. What are you looking for?"
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Kira
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Post by Kira on Nov 2, 2009 20:42:01 GMT -4
Smiling brightly although her eyes still held fear she she could hear the wind and rain outside, Kira took the towel and bowed her thanks for a moment. Bending down she began to pat at the worst of the water on the floor, smiling as she did so.
Thank you Suoh-senpai.... and I was looking for a mop actually... it's a lot easier in the long run then trying to clean the floor with a towel...
Although normally not nearly to forward Kira was trying anything in her power to stop herself from curling in a ball from the storm. If cleaning would keep her thought away from the weather then she was more then willing to try
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Post by Suoh on Nov 2, 2009 20:45:17 GMT -4
Suoh looked down at the water on the floor and grimaced. "Aw, shit... Oki's gonna kill me. You go sit, kid. I'll take care of the water."
Suoh leaned his guitar up against the wall and kicked out of his shoes, carrying them over to the door by the mat before pulling a mop out of a closet and trying to mop up the water. It wasn't hard, but Suoh's inexperience with any kind of house cleaning would show through as he awkwardly mopped up the mess.
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Post by Kira on Nov 2, 2009 20:49:33 GMT -4
Blinking as Suoh suddenly started to mop up the water Kira tilted her head to the side a bit before she started to giggle at the image Suoh was making. Shaking her head she walked over to him with her hand out, the towel now under the hanging coat to catch any water that would drip from it.
Suoh-senpai I mean no disrespect and I'm grateful that you're so nice to me.... but cleaning is something that I'm use to... and you look like you're going to get sick if you stay wet any longer.... how about you take a shower and get into some dry clothes and I'll clean up... okay?
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Post by Suoh on Nov 2, 2009 20:51:49 GMT -4
Suoh hesitated, then smiled gratefully at Kira and handed over the mop. "I'll be honest, I wouldn't mind getting into some dry clothes. I wasn't expecting the get caught in that, but it blew in so suddenly."
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Post by Kira on Nov 2, 2009 20:55:39 GMT -4
Almost as if it could hear the conversation Kira jumped slightly when a crack of thunder started in the distance. Shakily Kira nodded while taking the mop, using a lot more focus then needed she started to clean up the mess that was left on the floor. Humming slightly as she did so, Kira let Suoh go get changed while she worked, even going to get a bucket from where she had seen Suoh get the mop to ring it out in.
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Post by Suoh on Nov 2, 2009 21:02:57 GMT -4
Suoh hesitated. He wasn't always the most perceptive when it came to other people, but even a blind man could see that the child was terrified. He stepped into the bathroom again to quickly towel off and pull on some dry clothes. It was coming on evening, so he didn't feel guilty about pulling on the flannel pyjama pants. After a moment's thought, he also shrugged into a t-shirt; he'd have normally foregone the shirt, but Kira wasn't Oki and it didn't feel right to pad around the apartment half undressed with such a young child.
Dressed and only slightly damp, Suoh stepped out of the bathroom in his bare feet and into Oki's room. He normally didn't pay much attention to what was in here, but he was on a mission now. He grabbed a plush bear from the bed and a soft throw blanket that was neatly folded nearby before stepping back out into the rest of the apartment.
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Post by Kira on Nov 4, 2009 18:44:47 GMT -4
Having ringed out the mop, Kira easily finished cleaning up the water from the floor. Putting the mop and cleaning out the bucket before putting it away she found herself with nothing more to do in order to keep her mind off of the storm. Another clash of thunder outside made her whole body tense as she closed her eyes tightly. Holding her own arms she tried to bring herself some kind of comfort.
With her eyes closed she didn't see Suoh come out of Oki's room with the bear and blanket instead she had her hand on her head, one covering each ear while humming the lullaby her mother used to sing to her, hopeing that the storm would just go away.
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Post by Suoh on Nov 4, 2009 18:50:41 GMT -4
Suoh felt bad for the kid. She was clearly terrified, but he had no idea what to do to make her feel better. It was a thunder storm. It couldn't hurt her, and he couldn't make it go away. He walked over to her, dropping down on to one knee and wrapped the soft blanket around her. The bear he kept tucked his arm until such a time as he could hand it to her. Right now she seemed to be too caught up in her terror.
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Post by Kira on Nov 4, 2009 18:53:36 GMT -4
Fighting back tears Kira tried hard to get a hold of herself, normally she was at home alone so it didn't matter if she cried but she knew that somewhere in the apartment someone else was with her. Feeling the fabric of something soft go around her Kira slowly opened her eyes and saw Suoh in front of her. Whimpering Kira reached out her arms and launched herself at him, hugging his neck while holding on tightly
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