Leaning against the wall, Saki sighed to herself. It had been a stressful week after saving the life of a man who most likely would had killed her the same day. He was currently resting in the room behind her. Or at least he should had been, but after a short conversation he was left agitated. Which, she realized when a nurse entered his room without her saying a word, must had in creased his heart rate.
Sighing again, she pulled her phone out to check the time. Despite it being pretty dark, it was still pretty early. An overcast day. She thought about calling Masaomi for a late lunch when her eyes met his. His face stared at her from her phone's background as a new wave of guilt hit her, for she never told him what happened. She didn't want him to worry about her anymore, especially since Izumii was involved. And she still thought it was best not to say anything to him. At least, for now.
As for Izumii himself, she wasn't entirely sure why she was doing this in the first place. Yeah, she almost didn't call the ambulance, but was that it? Was that really enough to feel guilty over the man who broke her legs a few years prior, and never once shown any sign of being sorry for it? The same man who harassed her in the street only a week ago, making rude comments, gross assumptions, and seemed intent on stalking her even when she tried to ignore him? Who hurt not only herself but also the person she loved? She didn't think so. So then what was it?
The question perplexed her, but she'd push it aside in her mind for now. Instead, she called Masaomi.
"Hey, Masaomi?" she spoke when her boyfriend answered the phone. "Have you had lunch yet? I haven't, so I was wondering if you'd like to join me."
"Of course, m'lady," he answered back. "Where to?"
"I was thinking Russia Sushi. We haven't eaten there in a while."
"Sounds great! Meet you there! Love ya!"
Saki giggled. "Love you too, you goofball." And she hung up. She smiled at her phone before putting it away. She then looked towards the door of Izumii's room just in time to see the nurse leave, looking frazzled. Saki never heard anything come from the room, but she had no doubt Izumii had scared the nurse. He was quite a frighting man. Just being near him made her anxious. Whatever had happened though was out of her hands. She had a date to get to.
"The princess has arrived," exclaimed Masaomi when she approached him outside the restaurant.
Saki giggled as he took her hand to kiss it. "Here to meet my prince."
"So, what has m'lady been up to today?" he asked as they walked in.
"Oh, you know. Just out walking, thinking about things."
"Like what?"
"It's nothing really. Oh, look, there's Kadota!" Saki noticed the beanie wearing man sitting at the bar of the restaurant. Thank goodness, she thought as they approached him.
"Hey, Kyohei, it's been awhile!" Masaomi greeted the man.
"Oh, hey you two," Kadota turned to the pair, smiling. "It has, hasn't it? Been keeping out of trouble I hope."
"Oh, you know me, troubles never too far. It is my middle name after all," Masaomi joked.
"Very funny," Kadota responded with a smile. The smile dropped however when he continued. "Speaking of trouble though, have you heard? About Izumii, I mean."
Saki's heart almost stopped. Did Kadota know someone's been visiting him in the hospital? She hoped not. She looked at Masaomi who looked far from happy at hearing that man's name.
"Yeah, I heard. That bastard got hit in a hit and run. Got what he deserves if you ask me." There was a hint of venom in his words that chilled Saki.
"..." Saki had no response. She wasn't entirely sure she felt the same. Kadota seemed to agree.
"Not sure anyone 'deserves' to be almost killed, but it does make you think."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, if he was targeted or not. I don't know how many enemies he has besides you, me and Walker, but with the way he behaves..." Kadota shook his head. "I wouldn't be surprised if it was intentional."
Saki stood there awkwardly, unsure what to say. However, she didn't have to as the owner, Dennis, interrupted. "Enough of that negative talk. You'll scare my customers. Cut it out, or I'll have Simon introduce you to the doors."
Masaomi laughed awkwardly. "We got it, Dennis. No worries. We're here to eat after all, right, Saki?"
Saki let out a sigh of relief. "That's right."
The two sat next to Kadota. They ordered their food and started talking about more pleasant things.
"So, you two. Have you finished school?"
Masaomi rubbed his head and laughed awkwardly. "Heh, about that. Um, me and Saki have sort of...dropped out?"
"What? Then what have you been doing?"
"Working."
"...I'm not going to ask..."
Masaomi's face flushed. "N-nothing like that, I promise!"
"It's none of my business."
"It's not!"
Kadota laughed. "I'm just teasing."
"Very funny."
Saki giggled listening to them. But her thoughts started to stray to Izumii. She wondered if maybe... "Um, Kadota?"
"Huh? Yeah?"
"Could I talk to you in private before you leave?"
"Um, sure, I guess." He looked at her perplexed. "Is something wrong?" Masaomi looked at her clearly wondering the same.
"No, of course not," Saki smiled, waving her hands. "I'd just like to ask your advice about something, that's all."
"You're really going to leave your boyfriend hanging like that," pouted Masaomi.
"Maybe it's about said boyfriend," Saki teased and poked his nose.
"Okay, you got me. I'll let you too talk, alone, without me," Masaomi spoke dramatically, with his hands on his heart, with a look of fake hurt.
"So dramatic." Saki shook her head with a smile.
Kadota smiled at their exchange. "You two. Okay. I'll do my best to help, with whatever it is."
"Thank you."
