Kyou saw the emotions flittering across her expression and almost understood. Sensing Toya growing closer, he reached out and cupped Kyoko’s cheek gently in the palm of his hand… his anger had been banished within that kiss.
“Come with me,” he requested knowing she would reject him this one last time. So be it…
Her lips parted as their eyes locked. "Go away." Her voice was but a soft whisper as heaviness settled into her chest.
Kyoko watched him fade, still feeling the impression of his hand on her cheek. She looked up just as Toya crashed through the brush and skidded to a stop in front of her. She noticed his eyes search for his brother as he inhaled the air around them. She bowed her head, her damp hair forming a curtain around her face… hiding. She didn’t want Toya to see her confu
