AN:/ O: I just remembered that you can't read Japanese script. Let's just say that Mephisto realized you were of foreign tongue and wrote it in English.
"What do you mean by 'lose me to Mephisto'?!" I say, blushing furiously. "I just met you, Rin!"
"I know that, Kaede." Rin mumbles, head low, "Call it love at first sight or just pure jealousy, I don't want to see you arm-in-arm with that creep!" I don't know how to respond to this correctly. Should I stay silent and wait for him to calm down..? Tell him off..? Accept his feelings..?
I grab Rin's arm, staring deeply into his flame-blue eyes, smiling warmly, "My heart will always be open for you, Rin. And even if I my heart does end up belonging to Mephisto or anyone else, I will never forget you." I put his forehead on his, "Never..."
"...Promise?" he whispers.
"Yes, Rin." I break from the contact, "I look forward to when I can see you again." a warm feeling bubbles in my chest and blood rushes to my face. He smiles and takes my hand.
"Let me at least walk you to your new room, Kaede. So, where is it you live?" I giggle, I already know how he'll react.
"It's next to Yukio's future room~" I say comically. He laughs.
"No really."
"I'm not lying Rin. Next to Yukio's room." I snicker quietly, "Maybe I should take that opportunity to, how do I say this, get to know him more, if you know what I mean, heheh." teasing Rin is still extremely amusing, I laugh maniacally to add to my sarcastic comment.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 'GET TO KNOW HIM MORE'?!"
"Hah! I'll never get tired of teasing you, Rin! Oh, but I think we're here." I look for the key Mephisto gave me in my pockets when I finally take it out. "This is goodbye, Rin." I state quietly, disappointed.
"So it is, Kaede..." Rin sounds disappointed too... I start feeling pity for him.
"I'll visit the monastery whenever I'm out. Which means tomorrow!" I wink. "But, um," I pull Rin into a hug, patting him lightly on the back. "I... I'll miss you Rin..." I mutter, quiet enough for no one to hear, yet just loud enough for Rin. I can feel his face tug into a smile.
"I can't wait." he gives me a peck on the cheek, and, blushing furiously, he quickly walks away, hands in his pockets. I rub the spot where Rin kissed me, which was warmer than the rest of my face. I'll have to scold him for that tomorrow... but I couldn't think of bringing myself to yell at him. He's such a sweet young man.
I take the key in hand and unlock the door. It creaks open and I see a small room, very similar to Rin's, with a desk facing the window. Instead of a lone bed, there was a bunk bed, of which I hated. I lock the door behind me and go to the bathroom. I cleaned up considerably since this afternoon, but my body was still like a stick. I sigh and make my way to my bed.
Because I didn't have anything to wear to sleep, and not wanting to wrinkle the shirt Kotomi had given me, I neatly fold your clothes and place them by the bottom bunk until I was in only my underclothes. The door's locked so no one could get in right..?
I roll lazily into the bottom bed and gently place the blankets over myself. It surely was a refreshing change of pace, to be back in a bed. And before I knew it, I drift off into a long sleep.
**The Next Day**
I yawn and sit up. I impulsively rub your neck and shoulders, which, to my surprise, didn't ache; it brought a wide smile to my face as I looked out the window.
It was sunny, not a cloud in the sky, a perfect day to meet Rin. I missed him so much, it hurt. Rolling out of bed, I notice a note half-slipped into the door crack. Unfolding it, it read:
Good morning, Kaede Miyazaki. I didn't want to wake you up. I hope you had a good first night and I would like to greet you. I'm waiting in the cafeteria, downstairs to the left. There, will be breakfast and I will explain what I would like you to do as my assistant. After that, you may gather the articles of clothing I have written for you.
-Mephisto Pheles.
I find yourself laughing gently, only again proving the fact that I was surrounded by genuinely kind people. A cool breeze hits my legs, causing me to shiver. I still was in nothing but my panties and bra, so it would only be natural to be cold. I almost trip over the clothes I had laid out the day before, which almost seem comical considering it was a small and thin pile. In a hurry to not keep Mephisto waiting, I slip into my clothes and make my way downstairs. I see that there's commotion outside, and with curiosity being my fatal flaw, I couldn't help but find out the source.
There was a small maroon car with baggage inside it. I see Yukio, assuming that it was his day to move in. He finds me and greets me with a smile, opening the car door, "Good day, Miss Miyazaki." he bows his head slightly, "How have you been?"
I shrug, "It's only been one night Mr. Okumura. You act like you haven't seen me in years. But still it's nice to see you doing well."
"Same to you, miss." he looks back at the car as if he was hiding something, "I'm sorry if I come on too strong but... Did something happen between you and Rin last night?" and almost instantaneously, my calm and quiet demeanor become one replaced with protectiveness and anger.
"What's wrong with Rin?!"
"I guess it's safe to assume that something did indeed happen." he says scratching the back of his head. "Let's make a deal, Kaede. You tell me what happened last night and I'll tell you why Rin's too upset to go to school." he grins and offers me a hand to seal the deal. I furrow my eyebrows and stare at the hand. This could be blackmail, what went on last night was completely private and Yukio had no business knowing it. But still... Rin... Something's wrong with him.
I was reluctant to say it, but I did eventually. I scoff and say, "Tell no one." blood's rushing to my cheeks. "I wasn't sure what happened myself, but I think Rin told me he didn't want to let go of me... Ever. And when I told him I was moving here, it was almost like he couldn't stand the thought of seeing me in another man's arms and exploded at me. He was reminiscing of the when I told him not to leave me... And somehow, I got Rin to calm down, so he walked me to my new dorm. Which, by the way, is right by yours! But anyways, I told him how much I would miss him, hugged him tightly, and he might've took it as a sign. He gave me a peck on my cheek and quickly walked away. He may be questioning his feelings. And maybe even mine."
Yukio scratches his chin, furrowing his brow, "That is a good reason to become isolated... Do you think you could talk to him? He misses you so..."
"Well...I'm meeting with Mephisto now and I don't want to keep him waiting. When I go out to do his errands, I'll make sure to stop by the monastery."
He smiles at me, "That's good to hear, Kaede." he looks to the cement, "My name is Yukio Okumura. It's nice to get to know you. I look forward to it." flustered, he presents me his hand.
