A day without training[IO/NK]

Ayumi noticed Hideyoshi staring at her, she connected her hands infront of her as she felt vulnerable, he was sitting there with a 6-pack and she didn't know if her body was attractive at all. She entered the water quickly to cover most of her body. The water started to calm her down, hot-spring was more than a success, it was healing for everyone but Ayumi enjoyed water more than everyone so this was the best thing ever. She went near Hideyoshi and thanked for his compliment which made her feel more confident. "Thanks for bringing me here, this place is great, I've actually.. never come to a hot spring before." she blushed.

Hideyoshi moved to sit closer to Ayumi as he smiled as he moved his arm around her shoulder. He thought she was very beautiful even when they were not sparring, although when they sparred she was a whole other person all together but he enjoyed it. As she spoke would chuckle and smile," No problem Ayumi...i thought you might have liked it. it helps sooth the body and even better the mind," his body was close to hers but somehow he felt at ease.

Hideyoshi came closer to put his arm behind her to her shoulder, Ayumi felt like he was coming too close but was ok with it for now, it was actually nice. She wouldn't be angry as long as he didn't something stupid. She bended her head slightly to his shoulder and relaxed.

"Maybe resting instead of training every now and then is not that bad of an idea." she smiled the water was treating her well.

After she rested her head on his shoulder he would simply smile and look up for a moment," Yea..this is what i usually do although not with the hot spring. After i get through training i usually go back home to sit in a cold shower. It feels good from time to time, but this hot spring definitely takes the cake. If you want we can come here after our next training session and relax if you would like to," his eyes fell back down to Ayumi as he could only smile. She was the first person he had gotten close to in a while, and it felt nice to have someone he could talk to.

"Sure, I love it here and it is not very far from home either." this would quickly became one of her favorite places, she already forgot about other people around, as if it was just her and Hideyoshi, relaxing and chatting. She was getting new friends lately through sparring but she was only close to Hideyoshi, others she would see from training to training. In the last 8-9 days her life was much more enjoyful, her depressive personality was gone, she felt as if he was the missing part of her life she found.

Hideyoshi sighed and smiled as he looked to Ayumi for a moment," hey Ayumi..have you ever had, well you know someone special to you," he wanted to see if she had the same thinking as he did. He felt closer to her than anyone else he knew except for his family but this was different. He felt at ease around her and honestly his heart felt the same way.

She was thinking about telling him how she felt without making it awkward when he suddenly asked her if she had someone special to her. It probably meant he felt the same way for her, she smiled and looked him in the eye with expectations "Yes, Hideyoshi you are such a person to me. Do you feel the same way?" if he said no, she could as well kill him or herself or both, Ayumi didn't have good experience with such unexpected events, it was the most important thing for her in the world to get that yes right now.

Once she answered his question, a large smile came onto his face as he hugged her and responded," Yes...Ayumi i feel the same way...i just could never find the strength to ask you how you felt about me, but now that i do i feel so much happier," His smile was genuine as he waited for her to respond to him.

"I'm glad you asked, I don't think I would find the strength to ask." she smiled. People were starting to leave as it was getting late and there was only them and an old lady left.

As the people began to thin out, soon there were only three left including Himself and Ayumi. Although it had felt like the time they spent there was going slowly, it was already getting late. Hideyoshi turned to Ayumi smiled," You ready to head back Ayumi or do you want to stay for a little bit more," looking down to look into her eyes.