Footsteps

A/N: Okay im back with another chapter, thanks to everyone who read and reviewed im glad you liked it, umm okay anyway this was originally going to be written from Rei’s observations of Takao and Kai but I decided to push that idea in front of a moving train and im just going to write what ever my fingers land on, (I guess that means I should change the summary?), err also just a heads up I like the name Kenny better then Kouyagi, when I hear the name kougaji I think of a tall person with black hair, who’s really smart and only cares about making money and is really cold hearted to others. And that is definitely not Kenny, well except the really smart bit.

Okay im done rambling, enjoy.

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Takao’s eyes shot open, his breathing heaving and his body covered in sweat. He sat up in his bed slowly and look towards the bolted door of his room.

“I’m thirsty.” He got out of bed and walked towards the door, pressing a small red button by the door it started to flash, sitting down on a chair placed in front of a desk he waited for someone to come.

He knew it was a cloudy night, there wouldn’t be any moonlight, so instead of opening the curtains he turned on the lamp sitting on his desk, and the light creating shadows on the wall made Takao quickly turn it off again. He didn’t want to have nightmares while he was awake.

A small buzz caught his attention; it was one of the nurses. He went back to the door and saw one of the older ladies faces through the small window.

“I’m thirst, can I have some water please?” he said through the intercom. The doors weren’t supposed to be opened after hours.

“Sure hun, ill be right back” he watched her leave before going back to sitting at his desk. He tried the lamp again but turned it off quickly when the shadows started to spread. He sat in the dark and waited.

He didn’t wait much longer as the nurse came back carrying a glass of water. She opened the door slowly and turned on the lights in his room.

“Here you go” she gasped quietly “Takao, dear, you look horrible. Do you want me to call the doctor?” she took in Takao’s appearance in the bright light.

His face was pale and his eyes were tired and bloodshot looking, his hair was all over the place, sticking to his face drenched with sweat.

“I’m okay really, I just can’t get to sleep” he took the glass gratefully and sculled it in less then a minute.

“Would you like something to help you sleep dear?” Takao looked at her, contemplating on taking up her offer. The sleeping drugs really did help, but it also meant he wouldn’t dream.

“….Yes please” maybe tonight would be better if he didn’t dream of him.

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Yuiry sat at his desk, his lamp creating enough light for him to see in the otherwise dark room. He looked down at a blank piece of paper with a pencil in his hand ready for him to write something, his conversation with his doctor running through his mind.

“Yuiry, I want you to write a dream log”

“A dream log?”

He put the pencil to the start of the paper intending to write, but as soon as he had started the words were forgotten.

“When you have a dream I want you to write it down in the most detailed way you can, it will help us understand more on your progress”

Yuiry sighed and leaned back against his chair, it was a lot harder then he had first thought. He massaged his shoulders which were sore from the sitting position.

“Of course, now I can’t remember what the dream was about” he complained quite loudly to himself.

“Then why don’t we create a new one?” a husky voice whispered in his ear, strong arms encircled his shoulders protectively.

Yuiry shivered and released a deep breath “You came back” he stated.

“Why wouldn’t I?” the husky voice replied, his face buried in Yuiry’s neck inhaling his sent.

“You left so suddenly last time, I thought you were mad at me” Yuiry tilted his head back allowing the intruder to nibble on his neck. He let out a small moan before having his seat roughly turned around to face the other.

Yuiry stared into bright purple eyes “I could never be mad at you” Yuiry was lifted out of the seat into warm strong arms which held him close to the other.

“Boris” he whispered the name as he snuggled closer into his chest for warmth.

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Rei rubbed the sleep out of his eyes as he sat back in his chair, he yawned loudly and stretched his arms. He had been sitting at his desk for a long time. Rei checked the time on the wall, and after noticing it was long after midnight he decided to pack up and go home for the night. Or what was left of it.

After his meeting with Director Daitenji and Balkov, Rei had stomped back to his office receiving angry stares from the nurses for disturbing the peace. As soon as he was alone in his office he had began to research more information on Dr Balkov. He didn’t find much, just a few news articles about the opening of BioVolt in Russian. Even still, the article wasn’t very detailed and didn’t give much information on what kind of a doctor Balkov was.

He had continued his search but still didn’t find anything. He would ask Director Daitenji to see if he could read through some of the man’s case files maybe that would give him a better picture on what was to come. Walking down the Fluor lit corridor his rumbling stomach echoed off the walls.

“Some food would be great about now” his mind slipped to beef stir-fry and steamed rice with omelet and delicious sweet cakes that made his mouth water. He walked a little faster to reach his car.

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Rei entered a small Chinese restaurant, a bell ringing to tell the owner of his presence. He had noticed the lights still on when he was driving past and couldn’t help but wonder.

An old lady came out from behind the kitchen “Welcome, sit down, sit down” she ushered him towards the counter and pushed him down on to the stool.

“You’re still open at this time of night?”

“You’d be surprised how many people are up this late. Like yourself.” She handed him a menu and went back into the kitchen telling him she’d be back.

The bell ringed behind him and Rei turned around to see who else had entered. A woman about his age walked towards the counter and sat next to him.

“I haven’t seen you before?” she smiled towards him, causing Rei to blush slightly. The woman had vibrant pink hair that was weaving down past her shoulders in curls. She had smooth looking white skin and yellow eyes that almost seemed feline like.

“I’m Mao.” she introduced herself; small fangs grazed her bottom lips as she smiled wider. Rei could already hear Takao in his head screaming “Vampire!”, but he ignored it.

“I’m Rei. Nice to meet you” he offered his hand which she shook happily. Rei noticed her small hands fitted perfectly into his.

The old lady emerged from the kitchen once again braking Rei out of his trance of Mao.

“Mao! I was almost wondering if you were coming tonight” the old lady greeted warmly, as if she was family.

“Sorry im a bit late, I was caught up”

“Will, you have the usual tonight?” she received a nod of thanks from Mao before turning her attention to Rei “And what would you like?”

“Beef stir-fry, and rice please” she nodded writing it down on her notepad. “Oh and maybe some omelet” he added quickly.

“I’ll see what I can do” Rei shouted a thank-you as she disappeared into the kitchen.

“You’re a doctor?” a question came out of the blue and he looked at Mao in confusion. “Your name badge” she pointed to the BBA Institute badge on his pocket.

“Oh, yes. I’m a psychologist” he replied embarrassed, he took off the badge and put it in the pocket.

“Oh” she answered slightly disappointed in him and turned away to play with her chopsticks.

Slightly shocked at the response Rei questioned her for more information, “A bad experience perhaps?” at that she stopped play with the chopsticks and looked at him slightly angry.

“You could say that” the look on her face made Rei stay quiet, she wanted to say more, “My parents forced me to see this horrible man that was suppose to help me” she sneered and turned to face Rei again.

“You don’t look horrible, or old for that matter?” Rei noticed her take in his appearance; obviously she hadn’t noticed before, “How old are you? You look about 19” she held back a giggle as Rei scowled.

He didn’t look that young did he?

“Im 24 if you must know” he played along in a matter-of-fact voice, “You know you don’t look very old yourself”

“Ah, don’t be deceived, I have a great complexion” they both laughed.

The old lady returned from behind the kitchen with a bundle of plates on a tray for them, they chattered idly while they ate, and it wasn’t long until they were both walking out the door of the restaurant.

“Hey, if you’re ever up this late again, call me.” Mao gave Rei a slip of paper and walked off in the opposite direction.

He stood and watched her retreating form until she turned a corner. He let out a large sigh and smiled lightly at the slip of paper in his hand.

‘Maybe the next few weeks won’t be as bad as I thought’

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A/N: Ugh, I made Yuiry some sort of cute marsupial, like those flying rat things. HE SUPPOSE TO BE A WOLF DAMMIT

Okay umm well Mao’s been introduced and I think I might bring in the other characters maybe in the next chapter or the one after, well see what happens. Oh and if anyone would be so kind as to help me with the summary :put on a cute face: lol

Okay see you next chapter

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