Hey Guys!

Sorry i haven't written in a while. Sometimes writers hit road bumps such as angry parents that like to ground for no other reason than satisfying their own assumptions with useless uncalled for punishment. Now i deliver a bit of wry events between Lee and Misaki. I hope you like it, their will be many twists and unexpected turns in the final chapter, ch. 5. Leave a review and i will take it and try to put it to my writings. Any grammar correction i will try to fix just help me out by signalling me with a review. A little fun fact, Dr. Mayaku's name in Japanese means Narcotic which the name was an accident but i got curious and looked it up. Well, without further ado, here is chapter 4 of Hei's Delusion.

Chapter 4

Dr. Mayaku's number lit up on Misaki's phone. A text message that read:

Lee Shengshun is gone. He disappeared. No one has seen him leave his room.
The camera's show nothing. His personal belongings are also gone. Do you
know what's going on?

Misaki wearily read the message a few times before her exhausted mind finally caught a hold of the words before her. She jumped out of her bed and got ready as fast as she could. Her mind was a storm of racing thoughts, all of them raging against each other.

A body shrouded in black floating face down in icy murky water...faint lights shimmering upon the surface like glowing stars in the rippling waves. A deep red swirled around the body like an early morning fog. A pulse hammering inside his head, dizzying but welcoming. Each beat; a rhythm of memories. A burst of adrenaline coursing through his veins; an echoing scream, pain, hatred, then suffocating regret.

Lee awoke with a gasp as he fought away his dreams. If that's what you'd call them. He looked around, the cold night air filled his lungs. He looked down to the ground, his back against the rough bark of a tree trunk. He jumped down from his perch in the tree; landing in a perfect crouch. He surveyed his surroundings and realized he was in the park. It was still dark but it wouldn't last for long, he pulled on his green jacket which he had been using to sit on and began walking home.

When Lee got to his apartment, he noticed Misaki sitting outside it. When he approached, he saw that she was sound asleep. He shrugged off his jacket and place it on her to keep her warm while he fished into his pockets for his keys. Once he found them and unlocked the door, he crouched down next to her and gently shook her awake.

She looked up at him with drowsy eyes, once she realized who awoke her, she jumped up quickly, with her hand clasped around Lee's in a way that seemed as if she let go, he'd be gone forever. Lee looked astonished, he unknowingly wrapped his fingers around hers as he looked into her soft brown eyes. They held many hidden emotions that she liked to pretend didn't exist but with Lee around, she couldn't shelter them any longer. Finally after a few moments of silence, Lee gestured inside his apartment. Misaki nodded as he let her hand go and she followed behind him.

Misaki asked once they settled down and Lee started to make a pot of coffee "Where did you go, Lee? Why did you leave the hospital?"

Lee looked at her with tired blue eyes as he sat down next to her on the floor. He realized he needed to get furniture or at least a couch or something if he was to ever have company. Misaki looked around at the absence of personal objects in his place. Her thoughts were soon broken by Lee's response "I needed to get some air. To think. I had a few too many things on my mind. So I wandered around all over town. I'm sorry if I worried you or if I did something wrong."

Those same sweet eyes looked into hers. He had that adorable sad puppy look that broke her heart over and over again. That same cute cluelessness that makes him stand out from others.

She smiled when he turned to face her "Don't worry about it. I just needed to know incase there is another incident. " Lee handed a mug of coffee to her which she accepted with an appreciative nod. She took a sip, her eyes watching Lee as his muscles moved beneath his skin. She remembered the scars that decorate his skin, telling a tale of a vile and abusive history. She wished to know everything about Lee but she couldn't bring herself to ask because the last thing she wished to do was cause Lee-kun more pain of any sort.

Lee broke into her shaking thoughts "Are you cold?"

Misaki replied "Hmm? Oh, i'm sorry. What?"

Lee asked with a slight sliver of concern "You seem cold, are you alright?"

Misaki smiled at Lee-kun "May I use your restroom?"

Lee nodded "Sure. Um...down the hall, first door you come to."

Misaki thanked Lee as she rose to leave the room. Once she was in the bathroom, she sent a quick text to Dr. Mayaku.

I found Lee. He's okay but I don't think he'll be returning to the hospital.
Thank you for your help.

While she waited for a reply, she looked around finding the bathroom to be as empty as the rest of the apartment. The only thing sitting out on the counter was a cheap bottle of scentless hand-soap and a hand towel.
Her cell phone beeped signalling a text. She read Mayaku's reply:

You're welcome. I'm glad he's fine.
Don't worry about it.

Misaki released a sigh.

Meanwhile in the living room, Lee waited in silence for Misaki to return. While he waited, he took the chance to ponder his most recent episodes. His mind was a whirlwind of constant questions and confusion. He remembered leaving the hospital to see Yin but he had no real memory of ever making it to her apartment. His memory stopped when he slipped away out the window after removing the Heart Monitor's wires from his body. He guessed he made it away without incident after the machine sent a flat line alarm to the nearest nurse's station.

After that it was just flecks and shreds of absent memory. He thought that maybe if he could focus on those bits and pieces that he could dredge up a few reliable memories from his subconscious. They just might give him solid answers. he focused on the images that were consistent to all of his little episodes. Flashes of crimson burst through his mind. Explosions of red spraying across a vast background of black.

A sharp bolt of pain shot through his head. It wasn't nearly as bad as before but still it was by no means pleasant. It was bearable but not something he wished to associate with on a daily basis. He held his head as he tried to swim out of the waves of painful red. Just as he was returning to his senses, Misaki entered the room looking at Lee with immense concern.

Lee tried to toss a smile at her but found himself incapable. After so many years of acting like somebody else and lying to everyone around him, it became second nature but at that moment with her, he couldn't even force himself to fake one. Misaki asked, worry flooding her voice "Are you alright Lee?"

She took a step forward waiting for a repeat scene like back at the station. Lee nodded slowly "It's just a headache. Don't worry about it." With much effort his voice lied to her, showing that he wasn't concerned at all and she believed it.

Misaki allowed a minute to pass before she returned to her spot next to Lee. She was relieved that he was not lying on the floor, body racked with tremendous spasms, screaming in agony through gritted teeth. Even so, she still feared for his well-being. Guilt ate away at her for withholding information regarding his health. Finally she inquired "Lee, I'd like to tell you something."

Lee looked at her, he was worried for her future. He didn't want her to find out who he really was but what terrified him most was her safety. He didn't want to be the reason for her death in any way. With that in mind, he asked "What is it?"

Misaki hesitated for a moment then after fighting the lump in her throat, she continued "When I was in the hallway with Dr. Mayaku back at the hospital, she told me something...something concerning you." Her voice drifted off for a moment. She felt bad, her stomach was twisted in painful knots and it didn't help that when she spoke, Lee's gazed was solely focused on her.

Lee wondered if she knew about his scars. His chest tightened with fear and worry at the thought that she had put some things together which led to her finding out his secret. He wouldn't put it past her. She is an extremely intelligent young lady and years of being trained and being a cop and all have made her very observatory. His pulse sped up a few beats, small beads of sweat trickled down his spine. He wondered if she had alerted her subordinates of his location while she was gone. Before his thoughts could go any farther, he caught himself. He was giving into human paranoia. His mind was sinking into a void of irrational thought. He took a breath to calm himself. He couldn't allow himself to be swept away into an ocean of panic. Although his nerves were shaky, he finally asked with a solid voice "What are you talking about? Misaki, you're freaking me out."

Misaki took a calming breath then slowly released it while fighting the uneasiness that sat in her chest like a giant stone "Lee, she said that the only explanation for what happened to you the other day was that you have a serious brain injury. She believes it was caused by some kind of emotional trauma or mental stress or maybe both. I'm telling you this because I'm worried about you. It has the possibility to kill you." Lee looked down at his hands.

At least now he knew what was causing these episodes but what was his emotional break? Was it his job? His past? Those he lost finally getting to him? Then a terrifying thought ran through his mind. Was it Misaki?

He asked her, his gaze focused on the empty mug in his grasp "What does it mean?"

Misaki felt bad. She watched as the disturbing realization seemed to grip Lee tightly. "I don't know really. I guess it's up to you what happens but I want you to know, if you ever need someone to talk to, I am always here and ready to listen."

She reached out, placing her hand on Lee's arm, her eyes locking with his as he glanced up, a dead expression upon his face as his mind worked to make sense of everything she has said. A reassuring smile spread across her face, her soft brown eyes lit up more with every second she kept in contact with his magnificent dark blue eyes. Lee touched her hand on a very strong impulse, wrapping her hand up inside his. His warm touch caused a bolt of a very powerful emotional attraction shooting up her arm, exploding like a wild fire within her chest then it spread like flood waters throughout the rest of her body. Misaki felt her face burn as she blushed a very deep red. She unknowingly leaned into Lee, allowing her head to rest on the crook of his shoulder. Their fingers intertwined. Lee was surprised but he didn't pull away. He accepted her gesture with an understanding nod when she looked to him to see if this was acceptable. They sat there quietly for a moment.

Suddenly they both faced each other and breathed "Thank you." at the same time. Their eyes locked in that moment, both in close proximity. They closed their eyes and leaned in closer, tasting the other's breath, their sweet scent as they closed the gap between them.

Suddenly, they both jumped when a loud ringing started between their bodies. Misaki cursed under her breath as she fished her phone out of her pocket.

She answered it and listened intently to the speaker on the other end. All Lee could catch was the sound of police sirens blaring through the tiny speaker in the phone. When Misaki hung up, a very grave expression haunted her face. "That was Yutaka. There's been another murder."

Lee scooted out of her personal space,sensing her confusion. Her eyes looked at him for a brief moment but that was all it took for him to notice the suspicion lurking behind her gaze. Her professional wall had been rebuilt in seconds. Lee felt hurt by the distrust she felt towards him. Lee asked curiously "Where at?"

Misaki answered stoically "Down by the river in the park."

Misaki hesitated, noticing how cold she suddenly became towards Lee. With a sad tired smile she added "Yusuke is coming to pick me up. He'll be here any moment but I want you to know that I am going to post one of my officers here as a precaution. Wherever you go, he'll follow, I know you have work so I am just giving you a heads up."

A car horn honked outside in the parking lot, Misaki rose to leave out the door "Thank you Lee. I'll be back later." She disappeared out the door, seconds later it was filled with the looming body of one of Misaki's men.

He reminded Lee of a bald Yakuza member. The officer announced "I'll be your guard until officer Kirihara orders otherwise."

Lee gave a goofy smile "Sure. I'm going to relax before I have to get ready for work. You can make yourself at home if you'd like." With that he slipped into his room. Lee made sure to keep an eye on his tail while he gathered his Black Reaper gear. Before continuing with his plan, he did one last check on the officer only to find him leaning against the far living room wall, texting. Satisfied with the situation, Lee quietly opened his bedroom window and fled out onto the street, moving as quickly as possible before the sun fully rose above the horizon.

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