Note: I do not own Junjou Romantica
Chapter Seven
3 days ago...
I got a call from Shinoda , the person I hired to find the attacker, to meet him in the nearest coffee shop that was across the street from the hospital. I have to thank Aikawa later, because none of this would've been possible without her.
But during my meeting with Shinoda, I never expected to discover this biggest secret that Takahashi family hides.
"Misaki is not Takahiro's biological brother." Shinoda says.
While looking at him I nod slowly trying to suppress the emotions wanting to burst inside my chest. If Misaki found out about this, he'll be heartbroken.
"I went to the Takahashi's burned down house, and luckily the files was not burnt, as they were in a safe. The hospital where Mrs. Takahashi was in labor for her second son is at Kenkō-tekina seikatsu chiiki sentā** .The files that I found confirmed that the second son was indeed a stillborn" He takes the files, and gently sets them in a neat pile and holds out the files to me.
I reach out for the papers and read the files repeatedly. I cant find any words to say. It's easy to understand but what I can't believe is what this person in front of me is saying.
The evidence of his statement is right in front of me, mocking my very senses.
I covered my face with my own hands. The files confirm that the second son was a stillborn. If it is so... that only means Misaki is an adopted son of Takahashi family.
That explains why Misaki does not have any resemblance to Takahiro.
" The original certificate was seal-" Shinoda began to say, but I cut him off.
"I know that! I studied law" I growl in annoyance.
He fell silent... but patiently waited for me to calm down as I inhale my cigarette furiously. Does Takahiro know about this?
Let's see I was 10 years old or 9 when Misaki..err... no... the second son of the Takahashi family was born so I definitely aware of this unless... 1) Takahiro knew and never told him or 2) Both of their parents (who were really close friends with each other) hid this from Takahiro and I. Should I ask Takahiro? It easier than done, that's for sure. You just don't ask your friend "Hey is your brother adopted?' But the thing I'm scared of the most is If Misaki will find all this out...
"Is there anything else you have found?" I asked Shinoda.
"There was this black car that was spotted in M university and near Takahashi's apartment. We also acquired these pictures at the surveillance camera at the hospital's parking lot, and it matched the car both found at the University, and the Takahashi's home."
I look at seven pictures that he slid across the table to me. I studied the pictures carefully... If this person is everywhere Misaki is, it may be true that the attacker wants to erase Misaki's existence in this world...
"Were you able to get the plate number?" I asked.
"Yes, I'm currently investigating it now, sir. It's not that easy since I don't have the files of all the cars of Tokyo. If I did, I would be able to narrow the cars down to the make of the car, the color, and of course the license plate. But don't worry I'll find out the owner of the car by next week for sure. " he replied.
"Good." This is the best lead to find he attacker. I don't know if I should be happy or not. I cant get rid of this bad feeling that something is not right about this. I gave all the files and picture back to him. "You better take good care of these files first... I don't want 'anyone' of them to see this. Keep these hidden in that file I gave you." I explain. He simply nodded and took it swiftly.
"Please investigate more about Misaki's real parents" I ask politely, and he nodded once more, then he stood and bowed.
"I will" he said as bid his goodbye. I was then alone at my table in the coffee with serious thoughts. Now, what am I supposed to do if Misaki finds out about this? Misaki is adopted, where could his real parents be? Could THEY be behind all of this?
But more importantly, Will Misaki ever forgive me for prying into his life?
Should I keep all of this to myself and keep him in a blind spot forever? Or should I tell him, even if it may hurt him... he has a right to know... but...
Is that the best thing to do?
I kick the table furiously, making other costumers nearby jump in their chairs in surprise.
I'm so afraid that I might lose Misaki... I know that he hates others tampering with his life, but... I cant help it... I love him, and I must do everything in my power to protect him.
"Misaki..."
I cant bear the thought of hurting him over this secret. I want Misaki to be happy no matter what... No matter what the cost.
I have been sitting in the couch for entire day, and I leaned back in the chair, rubbing my temples as I feel headache coming.
I am reading a book that Usagi-san brought, I love it since he gave so much thought of choosing it for me but I can't understand anything from it. I'm on the second page of it, and already I'm starting to feel sleepy. I look at Usagi-san who's sitting quietly in the chair beside me. He's also reading a book by some unknown author to me.
He looks stunningly handsome in his reading glasses. He chooses to stay with me, since niichan is outside to get some fresh air and to also shop for our dinner. He could have joined him but he didn't.
He doesn't even know but that this simple decision he made makes me feel somewhat special and this kind of feeling makes me want to repay him even more.
...And speaking of payments, I have to figure out a way to repay Usagi-san, even if he tells me I don't have to worry about niichan's bills.
I have to think about our situation first. Now that I think about it, I was confined for almost two weeks. I wonder how hurt I really was when I fell down the stairs. Usagi-san disn't mind staying there longer, but it made the situation even harder! Not to mentions niichan's bill will probably… no definitely cost a lot, but I'm glad that we are now discharged , and thanks to Usagi-san we have place to stay.
Usagi-san has been taking good care of me. He also takes good care of niichan, despite his busy schedule, and I may have caused him a lot of trouble for doing that favor. I know he wouldn't mind since it's for niichan. After all I'm niichan's brother and Usagi-san loves niichan.
"Usagi-san?"
"Hmmm….?"
I felt my heart begin to beat faster when his strong yet gentle lavender eyes looked at me.
I tightened the grip tighten on the book.
The moment I realized that we were both staring at each other in silence, I felt embarrassed and looked away, blushing.
"Forget it" I mumbled, and I began to read the book, beginning on a random spot int the page to hide my blushing face away from him.
"Misaki" he whispered… Closing his book, I could hear him sigh. "If it's about the bill, I said that you don't need to pay me and don't worry about it."
How did he… I put the book down and look at him with surprised eyes. "How did you know I was thinking about that?" I asked. Am I just too stupid to notice that I'm so obviously obvious?
"Well, it's because your Misaki, Misaki. Just fall in love with me and everything will be easier." He answered making my brows furrow. I notice that Usagi-san keeps saying those love things to me these past few days and harassing me every chance he could get. At first it was really embarrassing, but right now it's kind of irritating me, knowing that what he's saying is not true and it hurts me to know that. He never did any of this when I lived with him… maybe Usagi-san wants to forget something so he is doing that to me.
I wonder... Why me? of all people.
"Usagi-san do you have problems? I could always lend you my ears" I asked using a convincing tone, even though I know its sounded strained.
"Ha?" he looks at me confusingly.
Lately, He looks so distressed and when he would be thinking so deep in concentration in the corner of the room, he doesn't notice I'm looking at him. I am starting to feel worried about him. "You can talk to me," I offered. I had said to myself that I never, ever want to trouble him but even so, I still ended up troubling him … so this time…
This time I want him to talk to me about what's troubling him. He always asked me what was troubling me, and he always listened.…
I know this might sound odd since I don't know if I could even do something to help, but I hope that me trying could lessen Usagi-sans troubles.
"Usagi-san, really, I'm a good listener… I have friends who always talk-"
"Misaki…" Usagi-san's voice sounds in pain.
Without a warning he puts his arms around me, making me bury my face to his chest. He was holding me so tightly that I could barely even breathe. Did something bad happen between him and niichan again?
I gently wrap my arms around Usagi-san. Gripping his clothes tightly I feel the pain inside me. Niichan is so dense… why can't he notice Usagi-san's feelings for him? Usagi-san loves niichan more than anything in this world. Usagi-san's always been by niichan side. Before and after our parents died.
Only a king of idiots can never notice it. I hate him … enough that it hurts me inside.
But even if that's the reason, why do I fell like Usagi-san is afraid of something?
"Misaki… Misaki… Misaki…." He murmurs.
I'm right. Usagi-san is acting strange...
He keeps calling my name like it just the only word he knew. His hug tightens scaring me that if he hugs me any tighter he might broke my bones. I still want to hold him until he calms down a bit, but he is hurting me now…
"Usagi-saaan! Stop…" I say in a breathless voice, as I begin to struggle but I can't just get out of his grip. I don't know why Usagi-san starts acting this way but I don't like him doing this. I punch him in his back, pushing him away. But still I can't move his rocky body. I felt the warm tears dropping in my shoulder blade, and I stopped struggling.
"Misaki, I lo-" Usagi began to say, but...
"Usami-san, your hurting Misaki"
We both look to the door where Sumi-senpai was standing, holding a key.
I froze, like a huge amount of cold water was poured on me. What to do? What to do? I started to panic. How did Sumi-senpai get here?
What if Sumi-sempai discovers that about Usagi-san is a homo? He might be in trouble!
And… yeah me too! I might be in trouble too! Because I'm hugging him, TO Sumi-sempai eyes that's makes me a homo too!
NO I'M NOT HOMOOO!
"Usagi-san! G-get off me" I start struggling. It's normal hugging a person who seeks for comfort but… but… Usagi-san is not letting me go!
"What are you doing here?" Usagi-san asks. His voice sounds dangerous.
"I came to visit Misaki and I happened to saw Misaki's onii-san outside" Sumi-sempai answers. "He gave the key to your house, he's still outside . His cell phone battery is out and I left mine at home so he asks me to call Misaki to help him carry the groceries since my left arm is hurt and I cant help him"
"He could have use the telephone booth outside. He sure is stupid sometimes" Usagi-san said.
"But I love niichan's stupidness sometimes..." I fought for niichan but suddenly Usagi-san fell silent his grips loosen.
"And Misaki I bought you your favorite manga THE KAN''
''THE KAAAN!" I scream making Usagi-san losses his grips more. I have been craving for it, wanting to read the next volume. ''Thank you senpai!'' I run to senpai without looking at Usagi-san to retrieve it but he purposely hide it again.
He holds my shoulder to stop me." You better go to and help your niichan first" he said and looks at Usagi-san. "Okay" he ruffle my hair before letting me go. He guided me to the door.
"Yes!" I hurriedly run outside the door.
Now that I think about it why does everyone do that to me? Am I that kid to their eyes? I huffed
NO.
Not everybody do that to me, I have Kamijou-sensei who kicks my ass when he see's me.
"Misaki"
I heard Usagi-san voice calling me with a worried tune making me feel irritates. He was standing besides Sumi-sempai now. He is always been restricting me these days. Whenever I go, necessary or not, he always been there to watch me.
But I can't tolerate it now.
This is THE KAN we are talking about!
One of the manly and most legendary manga I ever read! Of course I do anything for it. Anyway Usagi-san will understand me. He knows how much I love this manga!
I looks at Usagi-san with assurance. "I'll be back don't worry." I wanted to add 'thank you for worrying about me I love it', but sempai is here. It's embarrassing.
But…
Usagi-san…
He doesn't look fine, face is darkening with agony and his eyes is telling me that
He needs me...
NOW.
*SLAM!*
The door slammed in front of me, making me feel a thousand miles away from him, and I know that this was not good.
I wanted to open the door, run and embrace him and ... hold him... I want to make his pain go away. I never saw him act that way! Is it because of THE KAN?
Does he think that I like it more than the book he gave me? But that's not true!
Even if I like THE KAN. I like that book more!
This is not good! He usually scolds me and asking me what makes me think that THE KAN so interesting to read. He only sees it as a picture book.
Now I hate THE KAN…
"Usagi-san…" I called.
Niichan is waiting for me outside. I can't turn away from the door. Usagi-san is hurting inside but ... maybe he needs…
Someone else other than me… someone he loves deeply…
Without anything in my mind.
I run as fast as I could to the one and only person who can save Usagi-san… and that's my one and only person I have
My brother.
To InnocentUke97: You are the best editor and beta-reader! XD
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