Melancholy of Flowers

Chapter Ten


Like Old Times


“What do you mean you have things to do?” Natsumi asked, sitting on Cye’s bed. Cye was putting clothes in a small suit case. “Where do you have to go that I can’t go with you?”

“One of my relatives is sick and I have to tend to him. He doesn’t like strangers so it’s best I don’t bring you along. Please understand this Natsumi,” Cye begged.

“That’s stupid,” Natsumi spat.

“Stupid as it may seem, that’s just the way he is. He’s always been that way ever since I was a child. He didn’t even like me when I first came into the world.”

“How long are you going to be at this relatives house of yours?”

“Maybe a week. It depends on how serious he is. The doctor is staying at the house until I go over there.”

“No more than a week Cye.”

“I can’t promise that.”

Natsumi just looked at the floor with her eyebrows furrowed. “I’ll miss you.”

“I’ll you too hun, but it’s what I have to do. Please understand.”

Natsumi sighed and nodded her head slowly. “I understand Cye. But please call me as soon as you get there so I know you are safe and sound.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll call you ever night just to hear your sweet voice.”

“That’s my Cye.”

The two of them kissed then walked out of the house to Cye’s car.

“I’ll be fine. Just watch over the house for me while I’m gone okay?” Cye asked, getting into the car.

“You can count on me Cye.” Natsumi said, pumping her fist into the air.

Cye chuckled and waved goodbye before closing the door and driving off down the street. “I’m sorry Natsumi, but I know you are under some kind of control. I can’t be with you much longer. Hana........ is the only love for me in this world.”

* * * * *

“Hey! Here comes Cye!” Kento yelled.

Everyone decided to meet at the cabin for a secret meeting. It was the only place that Natsumi didn’t know about. Plus it was a good couple of miles from where she lived.

“Glad you can make it Cye,” Ryo said.

“I managed to get away,” Cye said as he got out of the car. “Where’s Hana?”

“She’s fishing with Rowen by the lake,” Ryo said. “Don’t worry though. You won’t be having fish for dinner.”

“That’s a relief. I was sick to my stomach after eating that tuna fish that Natsumi kept making for me.”

“It must’ve been hard,” Kento said.

“You have no idea.”

“Oh, Cye’s here,” Sage said, emerging from the cabin with Kohaku. “Nice to see you buddy.”

“Nice to see you too Sage. How have you been doing?” Cye asked.

“I’m okay, can’t complain right?” Sage smiled.

“Who’s your friend?”

“This is my girlfriend Kohaku.”

“A girlfriend? Nice work Sage,” Cye smirked.

“Not you too.”

Everyone laughed as Hana and Rowen walked up the pathway with six big fish in their hands.

“Those look great!” Kento cried out and took the fish from Rowen and Hana. “I can’t wait for dinner time!”

Hana smiled at Kento then looked at Cye. The moment between them seemed so awkward that it seemed like they just met for the first time.

“I think we better get the fire started. Why don’t all of us get dinner ready,” Kento coughed.

“That’s a great idea,” Ryo said. “Cye, you are the guest of honor so you don’t have to do anything.”

“Are you sure,” Cye asked, feeling out of place.

“I’m sure. Just spend sometime with Hana,” Ryo whispered.

Cye nodded and watched everyone go inside the cabin to get things ready.

“Um..... why don’t we go sit by the dock that over there,” Cye suggested.

“That’s fine with me,” Hana said, avoiding eye contact.

“This is terrible, she won’t even look at me. I guess that’s to be expected. I know what I did to her and I feel like such a jerk to think that she would forgive me,” Cye thought to himself as the two of them sat on the dock. “Lovely day isn’t it?”

“I guess....”

The breeze over at the cabin felt so nice. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the sun was shining brightly above them. Little waves were heard as they crashed against the dock’s wooden legs. Cye looked at the water, feeling his face get warm.

“Hana....... I’m sorry for the way I’ve treated you. I know I was under some kind of mind control, but that doesn’t give me the right to treat you the way that I did. I...... I need to be much more stronger in mind and body,” Cye said with a shaky voice. “Natsumi....... she really does care for me. I care for her too, but not in the way a lover does. You are the only one for me Hana....... there is no one else in this world I’d rather be with.”

“I know......” Hana said, tears falling from her eyes and down her cheeks. “I know you love me..... but..... I was in so much pain......”

“I know....”

“I’m glad you are okay now..... but how long with it last?”

“I’ll try harder Hana.”

Hana just starred blankly at the moving water beneath her feet. She jumped slightly as she felt warm hands touch her face. She looked at Cye who was now crying too. His beautiful eyes were like pools of sorrow and regret. Cye pressed his lips against hers and kissed her gently as the breeze moved through their hair. Tears fell from her eyes as she closed them, feeling her tongue and Cye’s dance with one another. After a long period of time they broke the kiss.

“Please forgive me Hana.....” Cye said and got up from his seat and walked back to the cabin.

* * * * *

“This fish looks EXCELLENT!” Kento cried out.

“Try not to shout, you’ll scare the animals in the forest,” Sage chuckled.

“Hey, I can’t help it if I’m into food,” Kento said.

“We know Kento,” Rowen said. “Having to be with you for so long, I’m surprised we haven’t all gone hungry.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Kento glared.

Everyone laughed as Cye came through the door.

“Where’s Hana Cye?” Ryo asked.

“She’s back on the dock,” Cye said softly.

“You left her there?” Ryo asked.

“I don’t.... have the right to see her right now....” Cye said and sat on the bed that was in the room.

“Cye.... you aren’t going to get things patched up if you don’t go to her,” Ryo said.

“Ryo..... I’m not going to get mad to the fact that you went out with her while I was in that state of mine,” Cye said with a heavy voice. “So.... as a friend, I would like it if you just stay out of this from now on. It doesn’t concern you any further than it should.”

Ryo didn’t say anything and continued to cook the fish over the fire that they had going. Silence filled the room for quite some time before Hana returned to the cabin.

“Hey Hana, the fish is almost done,” Rowen said.

“That’s good. I’m really hungry,” Hana said.

“That’s good to hear,” Kento said.

Hana sat in the corner and watched the rest of the guys cook the dinner and get plates and cups out. Cye was still sitting on the bed, watching Hana in the corner across from him. She was still really skinny, but her hair got it’s shine back and she looked healthier than she did when he saw her again at Ryo’s apartment.

Dinner was finally ready and everyone sat on the floor to eat their meal being that Ryo didn’t really have a big enough table to fit everything.

“This is so good! I should come here from now on to get the fish,” Kento said.

“Well, I do find the fish here to be different from the other fish I’ve had,” Sage said.

“Do you like the burger we made for you Cye?” Rowen asked.

“Yes I do, thank you,” Cye said.

“I’m done,” Hana said and got up from her place.

“You ate fast,” said Kohaku.

“Yeah, well... I get that way when I’m hungry,” Hana said. “Excuse me everyone.”

“Sure Hana,” Ryo said.

Everyone watched Hana exit the cabin and outside in the night.

* * * * *


The night sky was beautiful. Without all those lights back in the city, you could the stars as they twinkled in the black sky. The moonlight shined on her as she walked over to the lake and stuck her foot into the water. The water wasn’t even that cold to her. She sat on the ground and stuck both feet into the water and starred up into the starry sky.

Time seemed to pass by her when she heard a twig snap from behind her. She turned her head and saw Cye standing over her. She moved her head forward and continued to watch the sky.

“It’s nice out here,” he said. “Can I join you?”

“I guess,” Hana said.

Cye sat next to Hana and took his shoes off. He too dipped his feet into the warm water and looked up at the sky as well.

“Stars are so pretty,” he said.

“They make me feel sincere and calm,” Hana said.

Cye smiled and wrapped his arm around Hana and pulled her close.

“It’s like old times,” he whispered.

“Old times?” she asked.

“Only the two of us being together, without a care in the world.”

Hana didn’t say anything but just looked at what’s in front of her. “What’s going to happen to us Cye?”

“What do you mean?”

“Are you really going to break Natsumi’s heart?”

“I don’t love her Hana. Don’t forget, it was her who made me break up with you.”

“I just.... feel so sorry for her.”

“She’ll realize what she did and come to her senses.”

“I hope so.”

“Ryo said that we can use the tent to camp out here for the night. Would you like that?”

“I would love to camp out here.”

“Good. I’ll go tell him that then.”

Cye got up and walked back to the cabin. Hana sighed and looked back up into the sky to see a shooting star zoom by.

“That’s rare,” she said to herself. “I hope everything turns alright at the end of all this.”

* * * * *

Rowen and Kento helped Cye put the tent up just a little bit after ten-o-clock. Sage brought out pillows and a few blankets for the tent. Hana already got into her pajamas and was watching the men get everything set up.

“Everything is all set up Cye,” Kento said. “Good luck man.”

“Thanks.... I guess,” Cye said.

Everyone left and went back into the cabin. Cye motioned Hana to follow him into the tent. It was a cozy atmosphere when she climbed in. Cye was lying down on the blankets while fluffing the pillows. Hana laid down next to him and sighed as her head hit the pillow. She closed her eyes and took in the things that surrounded her. One of the things was her ex. boyfriend, the one who caused her the pain that she felt for weeks.

“Should I forgive him? He said he was sorry and I know that Cye wouldn’t hurt me on purpose..... but the pain is still heavy in chest. Even though he’s in the same tent as I am right now,” Hana thought to herself.

“Hana?” Cye asked.

“Yes?” Hana responded but didn’t open her eyes.

“Please...... I don’t know what to do. I’m in a pit that I can’t get out of,” Cye pleaded. “I know you are angry with me and you have every right to be.”

“I’m not angry Cye,” Hana said softly.

“Then why won’t you talk to me?”

“It’s hard on me right now. I’ve been emotionally hurt these past few weeks and I still can’t over come the pain that rests inside me.”

Hana didn’t hear anything but the sound of the gentle breeze outside. She opened her eyes and turned her head to the left and say Cye starring at her, tears rolling down his cheeks.

“Don’t cry Cye,” she said, wiping the tears from his face. “It’s not manly.”

“Can’t help it,” Cye smiled weakly. “I hurt the one that I love the most and now all there is is regret.”

“Everyone has regrets Cye,” Hana said.

Cye didn’t answer and just starred at the ground. Hana took Cye’s face into her hands and kissed him gently on the lips. Cye’s eyes flew open with surprise as he felt warmth fill him. The warmth he missed and yearned for. He wrapped his arms around Hana’s neck and brought her down with him so that she was on top of him. Their tongues danced with each other as the moon rose higher into the sky. Cye slowly removed Hana’s shirt and bra and looked at her perfect figure.

“You’re so beautiful,” he whispered and started sucking on one of her nipples. Hana moaned softly as she laid on her back. Cye climbed on top of her and started kissing her torso. His hands roamed the upper half of her body while his mouth continued to taste her skin. Hana watched as Cye moved lower and removed her pants and threw them to the side. Cye moved his finger inside her and began moving it in and out. Hana gasped and closed her eyes as electricity jolted through her body. With the other hand, Cye massaged Hana’s breasts as he continued his fluid motion from below. Hana screamed out in pleasure as her walls clamped around Cye’s finger and her juices leaked out. Cye withdrew from her and licked his finger, smirking at her.

“That was pretty fast,” he said.

“Well... what do you expect? I haven’t had... sex in a while,” Hana panted.

“I guess that’s true.”

Cye took off his clothes and slipped on a condom that he brought with him. Hana watched as he hovered over her, his penis fully erect. She just nodded and rested her head on the ground as Cye inserted himself into her. The feeling of him filling her up was something that she terribly missed. The emptiness was now being filled once again by the one she loved. Cye began to move slowly in and out of her. Hana moaned and rested her hands on his shoulders. Her hips began moving with his thrusts as the both of them started breathing heavy. Hana moaned louder as Cye picked up his pace. Hana tightened her grip on his shoulders as she came once again while Cye still pumped within her.

“You... need to... work on that,” he panted.

“Shut up,” she said.

Cye chuckled as he rammed harder into her. Hana gasped at the pace he was using and started moaning, feeling her orgasm build up again. Cye bent down and kissed Hana on the lips passionately as they moved with each other. Cye muffled a cry as he released himself. Hana groaned as she released herself around him. Cye pulled out and took off the dirty condom and rested it on a towel that he brought. Hana was lying on the ground, panting heavily into the night air. Cye laid next to her and smiled as he watched her chest move up and down.

“It’s like we are newbies again,” he said.

“What do you mean?” Hana asked, regaining her regular breathing pace.

“The sex was fast.”

“I know that.”

“And you don’t mind?”

“Of course I mind it, but what can we do about it?”

“Work on it, like we used to.”

“Easy for you to say.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I just had sex with you.”

“And?”

“And...... as much as I loved it, I couldn’t help wondering.”

“Wondering what?”

“What if you get controlled again? I won’t be able to see you.”

“If that happens, just remember this, I’m still here. No matter what kind of trick they use, I will always love you and only you.”

“And Natsumi?”

“What about her?”

“Never mind.”

“I don’t love her Hana.” Hana didn’t say anything and just starred at the roof of the tent. “Trust me Hana, I don’t love her.”

“I know that.....”

“I don’t believe you.”

“She has a hold on you Cye.”

“And that hold will break eventually.”

“You have to go back to her tomorrow yes?”

“No for a while. I told her I was visiting a sick relative.”

“And she fell for it?”

“Yes.”

“So you’ll stay with me?”

“Of course I will. I will never leave you Hana.”

“You said that before.”

“And I mean it.”

Hana took her shirt from the ground and put it on along with her panties and pants. After she was fully dressed, she rested on her side and closed her eyes.

“We’ll see,” she said.

Cye starred at her with furrowed brows and got dressed as well. He walked out of the tent and sat on the ground with his knees to his face. He starred up at an ocean full of bright stars.

“You can’t see this in the city. Hana said that Natsumi has a hold on me. It’s true that Natsumi does possess some kind of unknown power that she didn’t have before. Could it mean that Natsumi is in an alliance with the enemy? Can that be possible?” Cye thought to himself. “One things for sure though, I’ll make sure I won’t hurt Hana ever again.”

Cye got up from where he was sitting and walked back to the tent where he laid down next to Hana, who was now asleep and drifted off to sleep as well.

A/N: Dude, crappy sex scene, but I was seriously brain dead. I was at a wall that I tried to break down. :sighs: Maybe the next one will be better. Hopefully. Again, sorry guys.