Honey Lemon and Lavender Rare/Sasuke

Chapter 2

The sound of a crackling fire wakes me I turn toward the sound under heavy blankets; my head feels much better, although my eyes are still covered. A dark sinking feeling slowly grew at the memory of that guy carrying me on his back.

Somewhere an open window brings in the calming scent of pine trees. I inhale the pleasant aroma and force myself up pausing a moment to wake the sleeping muscles in my legs and realize the call of nature.

The fireplace on my right I turn left reaching out in front of me the pressure in my groin encouraged me to step with more confidence considering who brought me here. The situation does not fit a coincidence this place a little too comfortable. A familiar scent tickled my nose I stop to determine its origin. My stomach did an odd flip I did not have much time to consider the location before a door open suddenly banging into me.

I tumbled backward, my arms flailing for something to prevent my fall. A loud crash of heavy objects hitting the wooden floor echoes throughout the cabin. Then powerful arms wrapped around me. I stiffen at the sensation; my own heart going into over drive, physical contact is just not something I allow.

“Let go I am alright.” I grouch then regret my tone.

“What are you doing out of bed? You may have been seriously injured.” His voice is full of genuine concern, as he lifts me easily in his arms.

“I need to relieve myself.” He shuddered; it is a good thing because it hid my own tremors. Why that statement made him uncomfortable I did not understand. “What is it; I need to use the bathroom.” ‘Or I will pee all over you.’ I thought agitatedly.

Instead of lowering me to the floor, he changed directions then I heard a thump and softer bang before he put me down on my feet. The smell of disinfectant, soap, and toothpaste tickled my nose. The floor felt cool some sort of tile, my shins bumped what could only be a toilet at least I hoped quickly easing the pressure before he finished speaking.

“Here directly in front of…”

I hear the door close behind me and smirk knowing this obviously embarrassed him. I feel my way around locating the sink three feet to my left and wash my hands. Since the pain has subsided, I decide to see the damage for myself quickly unraveling the length of bandages.

I need some hope that my sight will return. I am nearly at the last length when a short knock announces his return and then he takes hold of my wrist.

“Please allow me to do this.”

I nod, dropping the bandages. That silky lavender scent makes me feel lightheaded; he guides me until I sit on the toilet lid. The sound of his clothes shifting as he methodically removes the cloth. ‘I wonder if he is always this detailed.’ I gulp at the thought, heat rising in my face.

“Is there something wrong Uchiha do you feel any discomfort?” He removed the saturated compress from each eye; a cooling sensation makes my skin tingle.

“No. What is this stuff?” I try to conceal the tremor in my voice he is unnerving me I wish he would hurry.

He wipes each eye slowly from the inside out explaining, gently holding my chin with cool fingers. “This is an aloe based paste to prevent infection and speed healing. I am familiar with several medicinal plants.” He stands once finish, “Take a look.”

I blink fuzzy light in gray scales reflect back at me briefly, I see a dark form walk out the bathroom. Standing slowly I make my way to the dark sink blinking continually to clear the sticky sensation on my eyes. I gasp at the outline of the faucet then lean in so close to the mirror my nose touches the smooth surface. My sight restored the room slowly coming into focus.

Stepping out the bath the room is dark, yet I feel it is day. I can hear songbirds and daytime critters outside, after all the pine forest is my favorite location. Therefore, I am very familiar with the sounds.

“Why is it so dark in here, it is still day right?” He does not respond. “Are you here?” I stare around at the dark, hazy room making my way to what appears to be a darkened window, peeks of light above the high rods. I grab the heavy curtain but before I can pull it open, a hand stops me.

“Do not look in the light, it may cause a set back in the healing.” The cool touch and rich voice makes my world tilt on end.

“Why did you leave?” I turn toward the voice trying to keep my voice even. “What is your problem, I still can not see very well everything is shadows.” He stepped closer still holding my hand, in his impossibly soft grasp.

“I got the hot water working so you can take a bath if you like.”

“Are you an enemy?” I clench my fist preparing for the worst, as far as I know he detest me. ‘Under these conditions, would he be honest?’ “What is your name?”

For several moments we both stand there in silence, he is taller. Nearly a foot taller and broad, his face in this dark room is a blur I cannot make out any distinguishing features, but I have no doubts who he is, his scent is unmistakable to me.

“What if I am Uchiha? What if I am an enemy, what are you going to do about it?” His voice has a bitter edge as if my question is not only annoying but offensive as well.

“I can kill you although you are keeping me alive for some reason, what is it that you want from me?”

He turns away; I reach out and take hold of his arm, a hard bicep beneath the thick fabric. “Don’t walk away now your silent treatment is getting real old. Answer me, what do you want?”

The person pauses but does not turn to face me he appears to be looking at his hands. “Uchiha I want you to see me with more than your eyes.” Then he does turn, his voice dropped considerably. “Do you know what I mean?”

‘What? How can I know what that is supposed to mean?’ I sniff the air it is thick with humidity. “There is a storm coming. I would like to help gathering food or wood or whatever we need.” ‘Change subject do not tell him you understand and do not ask him to explain.’

I can hear him sigh, then walk away. I did not like the vibes he released at that moment. I dug too deeply then dismissed him as if those words were nothing but casual conversation.

“There are some vegetables in the sink, if you feel capable please prepare something for us to eat.” He started toward the door again, and then added. “I will get more firewood and check the area, I will not be gone long you should rest if you feel the need.”

His shadowy appearance evaporated into the darkness until the door opened. My eyes burned at the brightness before he passed through and disappeared from view.

[TBC]