Robin walked into a class room in a clean pressed uniform. She looked around feeling awkward like this was all a dream, last thing she remembered Amon and Sakaki had vanished from sight and the witch stood before her chanting a spell. She had appeared here at a local high school dressed in a school uniform and escorted to class, by the school's principle.
" This is strange," she thought
Robin walked by the teacher's desk and placed a slip of paper on her desk. She looked up and smiled gently at Robin.
" You must be Robin," she said, " Well, its good to have you. Now you will have to sit by the young gentleman who happens to be fast asleep."
Robin looked as another student hit the desk and woke him up. He looked up and Robin's eyes widen, as she saw Sakaki look up. She wanted to burst out calling his name, but there was something different about him.
" So, if Sakaki is here where's Amon?" Robin thought
The teacher introduced Robin to the class and Robin took a seat next to Sakaki. He smiled with a light hearted smile, then introduced himself.
" Sakaki," she thought, " What happened?"
When school was over they walked out and Robin looked around. Everything seemed the same, but it seemed that they had all flashback to the past, but where was Amon.
" There are three groups of people that you, yourself could be classified as, one, the preps," Sakaki said, " Two the low lives, or three the out of touch."
Sakaki looked at the three groups that swarmed the courtyard. Robin looked around and then stopped.
" He's not here," she said
" Move it Freshmeat," a voice said
Robin looked behind her and saw Amon and a group of other guys.
" Amon," she thought
" Did you hear little freshman," One said
" Amon, your alive," Robin said unable to help herself
She hugged him and Amon looked at her and the other two guys looked at Amon.
" Amon you know her?" they asked
" I don't know," Amon said looking at Robin as she hugged him
He narrowed his eyes and pushed her off him.
" I don't know you, who the hell do you think you are," Amon growled
" We'll be moving," Sakaki said
Sakaki pulled Robin by her arm and Robin looked at Amon. Amon turned away and they walked off.
" Seniors, you don't mess with them," Sakaki said, " I can understand that you're a little amazed by the seniors, but you don't hug them."
" It's Amon…He's alive, and so is Sakaki, but what does it all mean," Robin said
Chapter 1: Attraction to Two men
2 Weeks Earlier
" Ah, look at the snow," Robin said
" Yeah, must be the first of the season," Karasuma said
" It's so pure," Robin said
Karasuma smirked and walked to the back, the door opened and Sakaki walked in. He shook of the snow off his jacket and sighed, then got some coffee.
" Morning Sakaki," Robin said
" Morning Robin, you seem rather pleased today," Sakaki said
Robin smiled and opened the blinds.
" It's just so beautiful out there with the snow," Robin said
Sakaki laughed and said, " It's rather pretty when it falls, but it's hell riding in it."
" Why don't you actually be a normal person Sakaki and ride in a car," Doujima said
" If I had a car I would," Sakaki said, " And why don't you zone into the real world to actually practice what you preach."
" My car was in the shop," Doujima said
" So, you made Amon's brother bring you in," Sakaki said
" Shunji, happens to be very happy to bring me in," Doujima said
" So, now you call him by his first name," Sakaki said
Doujima jumped down from the desk and said, " I call everyone by their first name expect for you because your such a distasteful person."
She walked off and Robin smirked.
" I think she has a thing for you Sakaki," Robin said
" I hate my last name," Sakaki muttered
" Aw, but it's so cute," Robin said pinching his cheek
" I rather have no last name," Sakaki said
Robin chuckled and patted his head.
" I think you have a cute last name," Robin said with a wink
" Thanks…I think," Sakaki said
Amon walked in and patted his coat off from the snow. He looked up at them and then Karasuma walked out and handed him coffee.
" Any new cases?" Amon said
" Nothing, it's dead out there," Karasuma said
Robin sighed and Sakaki patted her head.
" I think you like him," Sakaki said with a smirk on his face
" No, I don't," Robin said, " He's my partner."
" Yeah and like every partner with the opposite gender usually become attracted to each other. Known fact," Sakaki said
" I guess that would mean you have a thing for Karasuma," Robin shot back
" No," Sakaki said
" Then your theory is wrong," Robin said, " It's not a known fact cause if it was right, you would be on your toes serving your partner like a queen."
Sakaki gave her a look and then Robin smiled.
" Are you sure nothing happened a year ago while you and Amon had vanished?" Sakaki said, " No lovers secrets that you want to share."
Robin shot him a look and said, " I don't think of my partner as that."
" Sure," Sakaki said, " Though he's ten years older than you, you still fantasize being with your partner."
" Sakaki, you have way to much time on your hands to think of something so twisted like that," Robin said
Sakaki smiled and then thought for a second then looked at Robin and smiled.
" Alright if your not attracted to Amon, then you can talk to him with stuttering," Sakaki said
Robin looked at him.
" I will not," Robin said
" Come on live a little," Sakaki said, " It's just a dare."
" Dares are bad," Robin said
" Come, on Saint Robin," Sakaki teased, " Like I said live a little."
Robin stood up and straightened up, then walked over to Amon.
" Uh, Amon," she said
" I can't hear you little Robin," Sakaki said
" Shut up," Robin hissed
Amon turned around and waited for her to say something. There was silence and she lowered her head. He looked at her as she lower her head and then reached over and lifted her chin up.
" Something wrong?" Amon asked
" No, never mind I forgot," she said with a blush
" Your looking a little flushed little Robin," Doujima teased
Robin shook her head and then walked off and sat down, then turned to her computer.
" I guess, it's true," Sakaki said
" No," she said, " I had a chill."
" Right," Sakaki said, " Things would be easier if you just confessed your feelings."
Robin sighed and blushed, she placed her hand on her cheek and sighed. Why couldn't she talk to Amon, like she use too? Of course that was months ago before coming back, but she couldn't remember what made her hesitate.
Later, when all was done Amon took Robin home and Sakaki teased her as she got ready to go.
" You're an idiot," Robin said
" I guess, every idiot needs someone to tease," Sakaki said
Robin gave a smirked and walked to the door where Amon had already walked out. She then came to the elevator where he waited and she stood there. There were no words spoken, just the awkward silence that followed them everywhere. When the elevator doors opened they walked in and Robin pressed the button. She leaned against the wall of the elevator. They walked out once the elevator stopped and they walked to Amon's car, he opened the door then walked over to his side. He got in and start the car then as usual peeled out and headed to Robin's apartment.
" I'm an idiot, I can't even talk to him," she thought
Amon pulled up to the apartment and Robin got out, but Amon didn't go off right away. He rolled down the window and turned to her, she looked at Amon.
" Don't waste your time on the weak hearted Robin," Amon said
" What do you mean?" Robin asked
" Do yourself the favor and forget dreams and open your eyes to what's in front of you," Amon said as he handed her a piece of paper.
He drove off and Robin stood there holding the paper. She opened the piece of paper, which read, " Meet me at Harry's place at 7, dress differently then work clothes," Robin looked up and pondered, then went up. It was nearly 6:30 so she got ready, dressing in a short black dress and doing her hair differently. Her heart was racing, but she didn't know why, perhaps it was that Amon had just asked her to dinner. By 6:55 she walked downstairs and got a taxi to bring her to Harry's. She walked in at exactly 7 and she looked, but didn't see Amon. In fact she saw a table for two set up, but someone already sat there. The one person she really didn't expect.
" Sakaki," she said
Sakaki looked up and then stood up, he was dressed rather differently and handed her a rose.
" Amon, couldn't make it, something came up," Sakaki said, " So, I told him I would go so here I am. I hope your not mad?"
Robin placed the rose to her nose and said, " No, not at all. I'm glad it wasn't a set up."
Sakaki walked over and pulled out her chair, she sat down. Robin looked at Sakaki as he took his seat, she smiled and sat the rose down. They ordered dinner and music play as they engaged into a conversation, revolving what made him come. Sakaki explained that he was her friend and didn't want to see her think she was set up. So, he came to tell her, but also take her to dinner.
" Do yourself the favor and forget dreams and open your eyes to what's in front of you," Amon's voice echoed in her head
Robin looked at Sakaki as he was talking and pondered over Amon's words.
" Maybe he was trying to tell me to see Sakaki, then dream of him, but what made him say these things," Robin thought
Karasuma walked into the office with files and saw Amon sitting there.
" Amon," she said, " I guess you gave her the message."
" Yes," Amon said
" Your doing the right thing you know," Karasuma said
She pulled a chair up and sat down next to him. Amon looked away and scratched his chin.
" She's still young Amon, I think what happened a year ago, it's over a fling that's all," Karasuma said
" Was it though?" Amon questioned
" Amon, you can't be serious, she's 16 years old, she needs someone close to her age," Karasuma said, " Plus you can't blame yourself for what happened."
Amon nodded and stood up then looked at Karasuma.
" It was a fools memory," Amon said
He walked out the door with his coat on, then he walked downstairs. He walked to the garage and got into his car, then took off. He drove down the main street and drove past Harry's. He parked and looked in the window, seeing Robin and Sakaki engaged into a conversation.
" It's a memory best forgotten," Amon said, " She won't remember for a long time."
Amon drove off and went home, there he got up to his apartment. He showered and did his usual routine.
By 10:45 Sakaki brought Robin home, with a borrowed car. He stopped in front of the apartment complex and turned off the engine.
" Robin," he said
Robin looked at him and said, " Yes."
" I had a good time tonight," Sakaki said
" I did to, though it was unexpected to see you," Robin said
Sakaki looked up and grabbed her hand and she gasped slightly. He then leaned over to her and kissed her cheek.
" I want to see more of you Robin outside work," Sakaki said
Robin gasped and then smiled, she nodded and Sakaki smiled.
" I'll pick you up tomorrow," Sakaki said, " at what time?"
" 7," Robin said
" Alright," Sakaki said
He kissed her cheek once more then she got out, he waved to her and took off. She smiled and then sighed.
" Sakaki," she whispered
She walked upstairs to the apartment and then shut the door. She slipped off her shoes and walked to her room, there her things were laid out for the night. Robin smiled and then went and took a shower, the relaxed in the tub. Once she finished she went straight to bed. She pulled the covers over her tightly and closed her eyes. As she slept she had a dream, one that she had been having since she came back to Tokyo with Amon. It began the same, but the dream was dark and dimmed, and only shadows were seen, of a man and a woman, making love. Robin woke up breathing deep and wiping the sweat off her face. She never let the dream finish, and was unable to bare the dream.
" Why?" she thought, " Why am I having this dream?"
She leaned back and fell asleep, but the dream was the same and it started over, but it still didn't make any sense.
By the next morning Robin showered and dressed for the day. Sakaki was coming to pick her up and not Amon, but did Amon know? She walked into the living room where Touko had made a set of biscuits for the STN-J as she always did and then had some for them.
" How did you sleep?" Touko said handing her some coffee and a plate
" Ok, I guess, but there's a strange dream I'm having and it won't go away," Robin said, " I guess it's something I ate."
" Possibly," Touko said
Suddenly there was a knock on the door and Touko went to get it. She opened the door and Sakaki stood there.
" Hi Ms. Touko, is Robin ready?" Sakaki said
" Oh, come in Sakaki, she's just finishing breakfast," Touko said with a smile
Sakaki smiled and walked in and Robin walked over.
" Morning Sakaki," Robin said
" Morning Robin," he said
She walked over and handed him the fresh box of biscuits.
" Wow! Are these…."
" Yup made for you and everyone else," Touko said
" Oh, man you're the best Ms. Touko," Sakaki said
Sakaki reached into the box and took one, then Robin came out her room with her coat.
" Alright let's go," Robin said
" Bye Touko," Robin said
" Thanks for the biscuits," Sakaki said
They walked out and Sakaki handed her a helmet. She placed it on and he then put his on, both got on then took off. He tore through the slick roads and got to the STN-J on time. Robin got off and removed her helmet, she looked and saw Amon's car wasn't there yet, but she knew he would come.
" You ok," Sakaki asked placing a hand on her shoulder
" Yeah, I'm fine," she said
They walked up together and entered the office.
" Good morning," Karasuma said
" Has Amon come yet?" Robin asked
" No, I thought he would pick you up," Karasuma said
Sakaki sighed and said, " Maybe he over slept."
Robin shrugged and walked to her computer and sat down. Sakaki sat down at his computer and Robin sighed and stared at the screen. She kind of did her own thing and surfed the net when she discovered an ad that came into her email. She opened it up and the ad read
Find your high school buddies
Robin kind of chuckled and Sakaki looked at her.
" What's so amusing?" Sakaki asked
" Oh, just an ad that came in my email saying something about find your high school buddies," Robin said
" I wish I knew what high school was about, I went through my freshman year, but that didn't feel like high school. I'm sure the only people that actually did were like Karasuma and Amon and may be Doujima," Sakaki said
" Hmm I wonder what Amon was like in high school?" she thought
Another ad came into her email and Robin clicked it, this time it was more like an email. The email said, Find out and see, what your friends were like.
Robin felt cold suddenly, she had a bad feeling about this email. It gave off a bad vibe. Robin clicked off it and went back to the work she was doing, but the email played in her head.
" How?" Robin thought, " How would they know I was thinking that?"
Robin sighed and Sakaki smiled at her only thinking about her reaction to the ad. Both finally got into conversation while typing up reports, Karasuma sat down with her cup of coffee and sighed. She looked at her watch and saw it was nearly 11 and Amon still hadn't showed. She picked up her cellphone and called his apartment first, but got the answer machine, then called his cellphone. She got the voice mail for that one.
" Hmm, this is rather strange," Karasuma thought
By 1ish Sakaki and Robin went out to lunch and Robin tried to get a hold of Amon, she tried another number which no one else knew. There she reached him and he sounded awful.
" Amon," she said
" Robin why did you call this number it's for emergencies only," he remarked
" Well, Karasuma's been trying to reach you and she only got your answer machine and Voice mail. So I decided to try this to make sure your ok," Robin said
" I'm fine, I wasn't feeling well this morning, but I'll be there tomorrow," Amon said
" Alright I wanted to make sure," Robin said, " I'll bring you something from Harry's."
Amon didn't answer, but then the line went dead, she sighed and hung up.
" He has a cold, so I'll get him some soup," Robin said
" I'm sure he'll be up on his feet tomorrow," Sakaki said, " It's probably allergies."
" Amon doesn't have allergies, but perhaps its something in the air," Robin said
Sakaki and Robin talked over lunch and then ordered some soup for Amon. Sakaki looked at her seeing she was worried for Amon, like this had happened before. She never really discussed what happened to her and Amon after the fall of the factory, but something happened to create feelings and fear of each other. Amon acting busy when he invites her to dinner, himself playing the substitute for Amon when plans like yesterday came up and Amon played busy. Sakaki sighed and felt sorry for Robin, but he wanted to be there for her and that's why he asked her out. He wanted to show her that there was light that shown through darkness.
After lunch Sakaki dropped Robin off at Amon's apartment. She went up to the top floor and knocked on the door. Amon opened the door and to her surprise he was dressed in rather casual clothing, something she never seen him wear. He looked pale and his eyes were blood shot.
" Robin," he said
" I brought you something from Harry's," Robin said
Amon let her in and she slipped her shoes off.
" You look awful," Robin said
She placed her hand on his head and he felt a little warm. She smiled and grabbed him by the hand, then led him to his couch.
" Lie down and I'll fix you a bowl of this and some tea," Robin said
" Shouldn't you be at work?" Amon said
" I'm taking care of my partner, that is work," Robin said
She came out with the bowl of hot soup then walked back with a cup of tea. She sat down beside him and smiled.
" This will make you feel better," Robin said
Amon ate the soup to please Robin and ease her concern. He drank the hot tea and felt relief on his sore throat. Robin handed him a napkin and then got up and went and pour another glass for him.
" Thank you Robin," Amon said
" Your welcome, I'm doing this because I care about you Amon, I don't want you to get worse," Robin said
Amon set the bowl down and Robin picked it up and cleaned up. There were dishes in the sink and Robin began to clean his kitchen and just around. Amon watched her as she just suddenly wanted to help him. He sat up, but she encouraged him to rest. She finished and walked over to him and knelt down.
" Perhaps you should rest in your own bed," Robin said
" No, I'm fine," Amon said, " You've helped a lot, perhaps you should go back to work."
" I'm staying here until 5," she said, " You need someone to care for you."
" Robin please I'm capable in…" Amon was hushed by Robin's finger placed on his lips.
" I told you Amon, I will take care of you because I care," Robin said
Amon reached up and grabbed her hand and gently kissed it. Robin looked at Amon and smiled.
" Your to kind to me," he said
Robin stared at him and met his gaze, then she leaned towards him and kissed him on the lips. Amon kissed her back feeling the urge to, but he assured himself he wouldn't let it go any further then kissing.
Amon gently pulled her to him and kissed her deeper, then more with passion. She stood up and Amon pulled her down where she sat in his lap and they kissed. The small innocent kissing once more became deeper and then passionate. Amon kissed her and let his hand just gently trace her upper body over her clothing. He fought the urge to touch her the way he wanted to touch her. Robin leaned towards him and now pulled her legs up onto the couch and kind of pushed Amon down as they kissed. Her hands reached up his shirt and gently rubbed his built chest, she felt his muscles tense then relax as she touched him. Amon felt endless urges surge through his body. He then snapped out of the day dream and pushed Robin away from him.
" No, I can't," Amon said
" Can't what?" she asked
" Robin please leave," Amon said, " I'll see you tomorrow."
Robin nodded and kissed Amon's head.
" There's some left over soup for you for dinner," Robin said, " And drink lots of water and tea."
She slipped her shoes on then left. Amon sighed and closed his eyes, while he tried to forget the softness of her body even clothed made him desire her like he did. He was going through to much and now he had to ignore her in a soft way. Amon closed his eyes and remembered how it only encouraged him to act upon his feelings towards Robin. He didn't want to lose control like that again, he felt like he had violated Robin in moral standards. He blamed himself for that and he had to do what he could to make her forget.
Later that day about 5, Sakaki took Robin home and told her he'd borrow the car again from a friend. Robin went upstairs and showered, but this time her shower was longer. She now reflected on what happened at Amon's apartment, she felt his body against her own, tasted his lips and felt his hands caress her clothed body. She suddenly felt weak in the knees, but quickly caught herself. She leaned against the wall of the shower and let the water beat down on her. She felt her desire build up inside her after being with Amon in a non business setting. She felt he was a free and easy going person, but there was more to him, what was it? He was hiding something, it was in his eyes.
By 7:30 Sakaki came and picked Robin up and he was dressed rather nice for this dinner. Robin wore a short black dress that came two or three inches off the knee, with spaghetti straps. Her hair was pulled up in a bun and she had a long sleek jacket that came to her knees.
" So, are you ready?" Sakaki asked
" Where are you taking me tonight?" Robin asked
" Well, I thought we'd try dinner first then a little dancing," Sakaki replied
" Sounds rather nice," Robin said with a tender smile
Sakaki led her out and they walked downstairs to the car he borrowed. He helped Robin in first then got in, there he started the car and took off. This time instead of a café they went to a very nice restaurant, one that you would have to make reservations two months ahead. Sakaki knew the people and knew he could get them in, once they got in they were taken to one of the best areas of the restaurant. Sakaki pulled out Robin's chair and she sat down, he then sat across and Robin smiled.
" It's wonderful," Robin said
Sakaki smiled and handed her a menu and she looked over it. She found it all very expensive, so she would order a salad.
" I meant to ask you how'd your visit with Amon go?" Sakaki said
" Oh, it went ok, I warmed up the soup for him and made some tea. He said he'll be back tomorrow, it was just your common cold," Robin said
" Didn't I tell you it wasn't anything bad," Sakaki said, " You worry to much."
" I do not," Robin said, " I worry just enough."
Sakaki smiled and when the waiter came ordered drinks. Robin looked at Sakaki and she gently reached over and grabbed his hand. He looked at her first startled, but then he was relaxed
Once they ordered they engaged into a conversation of their choice, if varied from the business, to things they liked to do. When the food came they ate what they could and had the rest bagged. Once dinner past Sakaki paid and then they were off. He took Robin's hand and they walked together.
" Dinner was great," Robin said
Robin leaned over and kissed his cheek, Sakaki smiled and looked at her.
" I'm glad you liked it," Sakaki replied
The night was young and so were they, they went everywhere and went out to a nice club, dressed perfectly for it. Sakaki and Robin danced what seemed to be the night away.
By 2 am Sakaki brought her back and for a second just sat in the car.
" Thank you Sakaki," Robin said finally, " I really enjoyed to night."
" Thank you for accompanying me," Sakaki said, " It wouldn't be such a perfect night without you."
Sakaki got out and walked to Robin's side and opened it. He helped her out and she looked at him. Sakaki lifted her chin and he leaned and kissed her softly on her lips. Robin pulled away and smiled.
" Thank you again," Robin said
Robin started off and Sakaki watched her then spoke up.
" Tomorrow, same time," he siad
Robin stopped and looked at him then nodded.
" Yes, tomorrow same time," Robin replied
" It's a date?" Sakaki called
" Yes," Robin said
" Are you sure?" Sakaki asked
" Yes," Robin replied
Robin went upstairs and went to the apartment. She opened the door and slipped off her shoes. She leaned against the door and sighed with a delightful smile.
" Sakaki," she whispered
She pushed off the door and took another shower washed her face and went to bed.