Eros. (Benimaru Shinmon)

四十九❊

"Seems that Benimaru still has feelings for you," Konro said as he noticed Benimaru's jealous glare before Benimaru turned his attention to sparring with Arthur.

"I don't know why when he has priorities," I said glancing towards the two girls watching Shinra focusing on his "ultimate moves."

Konro then followed my glance and chuckled causing me to turn my attention towards him and glance up.

"Did you think Hinata and Hikage were Benimaru's kids?" Konro asked.

"I mean I know they aren't his biological kids but he could have adopted...I don't know." I said simply while looking away out of embarrassment causing him to laugh a bit louder which got me to playfully hit him for making fun of me.

"They stay with us at the 7th but they aren't his kids," Konro said, "He wasn't set on having any kids after your presumed death. However, I remember him telling me during our patrol before the great fire, that he was dead set on having kids with you, even more so when you were provoking him about the members of the brigade possibly being potential suitors and one of them complimenting you on how great of a housewife you would be."

I 'tsked' at that statement knowing damn well what I told him and that was what got him to kiss me. But that was when and this was now.

"Isn't he married that woman, Aimi I think her name was?" I asked, "When I was investigating, she claimed that Benimaru was her husband."

Konro even laughed louder than before causing me to playfully hit him even more out of embarrassment.

"Stop laughing at me Konro!" I whined as he simmered down and cleared his throat. I already knew mismatched was watching us, curious to know what the heck was going on.

"She is still spreading that rumor about him," Konro questioned.

Figures she would do something like that, you would think that the subtle rejection was enough but I guess when I had left she must have ceased her chance.

"Benimaru only wanted one person and that was and still is you, Inori," Konro said assuringly, "since your presumed death, he hasn't dated or slept with any women as such as they throw themselves on him. He only focused on the He may not be the most romantic or smooth with his feelings but he still only had feelings for you and is actually more determined than ever to get you to fall back in love with him."

"He should just move on," I said while glancing at him to see he was focused on Benimaru's match with Arthur.

"I don't think that is going to ever happen now that he knows you are alive," Konro said, "You have his heart Inori."

"Tsk..."I rolled my eyes and turned my head upwards towards the sunset. The fiery, golden orb rose up from the horizon spreading its magnificent rays of light everywhere. I didn't even know I was here that long. I pulled out my phone and noticed the seven text and a couple missed calls from Akira as well as Akitaru. I opened the phone and responded to them both in a group chat sharing my location that way they both knew where I was.

"Quite the device you have there," Konro questioned as he looked down at the phone.

"Things happen when you venture beyond the walls of Asakusa," I responded as I smile.

Konro smiled and then turned towards Benimaru to see he was now speaking with Shinra.

"Say, Captain Homura, can you show me how you control your flames?" Shinra asked as he turned towards me.

"Um...no," I responded only to get a slight poke to my head by Konro. I glanced towards him and kissed my teeth at his action and slowly rose and walked over to Shinra and Benimaru. Looking down at his hands, I could tell he was learning the basic forms of Kata.

"If you want precise control on your flames then it will take more practice than the basics, but the basics are where it starts," I replied, "When it comes to my flames, it comes from my breath. The more fire power I need, the more steam emits from my mouth since 60% of the human adult body is water and my fire temp white flame is hotter still, ranging from 1300-1500 Celsius, which is way past the boiling point for water. Therefore, my flames require a bit more of a control. I guess I could suggest practicing breathing, concentration, and determination and you should be good to go." I explained as turned around and walked back towards Konro. As my back was turned, I heard a loud slap. I quickly turned around to see Shinra holding his head out of pain while glancing at Benimaru to see he was glaring him down.

"Captain Shinmon that hurt!" Shinra whined, "why did you have to do that."

"I told you you needed to stay sharp," Benimaru simply said.

"But you didn't have to hit that hard," Shinra mumbled causing him to get hit again.

I sighed at the action and turned around to take my place back by Konro and faced my back away from the training while situaing myself to taking a nap. It was useless to try and leave considering Konro would find some way to get me to stay.

"Wake me up when it's time..."

"Sure," Konro assured as he placed his hand on my head.

It didn't take any energy to know that Benimaru jealous stare was back on us. But sleep was so precious at this moment that I could care less...then again would I ever be able to care for Benimaru after everything he did to hinder my dream...for some strange reason my mind wants nothing to do with him, but my heart still yearns for him....I guess it is an equal exchange between us...I have his heart and he has mine...that was something Akitaru...almost had but you got at first Benimaru....