Two chapters in one night! WHOOOOO! I actually already had these done, but I was just waiting for my beta to be done with this one. I guess I forgot to upload chapter 6 in the meantime, but anyways, thanks so much to MeikoKuran999 for editing this story.


Chapter 7

3rd Person P.O.V.

Two months had passed since Takano's release from the hospital. Twice a week, he would have sessions with Onodera to discuss his progress. Onodera would ask the routine questions, and in turn, receive some awkward or sexual answers. Needless to say, despite the therapy, their relationship became stronger. During the sessions, they learned more and more about the other, allowing their romance to bloom even more.

Nearing the end of the second month, Onodera began receiving strange phone calls and messages from an unknown number. He thought nothing of it at first, until the subjects became personal. Takano knew nothing of the calls or messages, and Onodera planned to keep it that way. He would deal with the issue himself.

As the days went by, Onodera became paranoid. He had the constant feeling of being watched. He should have suspected something, since Yokozawa had not bothered him in quite a while, but work and keeping his issue from Takano were his main priorities. Unable to trace the number, Onodera suspected it was a prepaid phone. He was on the constant look out for anything, or anyone, suspicious. Little did he know, Takano knew from the start there was something wrong.

Takano P.O.V.

Onodera has been acting weird lately. He's constantly looking around, and he seems jumpy all the time. I don't know if Yokozawa has anything to with this, but I need to find out. Asking Ritsu about it will only make him feel uncertain and try to deny the whole thing. I don't think he knows that I know about the phone calls and messages. He's been receiving some strange packages too, but I haven't let him see those.

I'll just pretend everything is fine. It's the best I can do.

"Onodera."

"Yes, Takano-san?"

"Take these to the printers."

"Yes."

I could have sent someone else. So much for trying to make him feel better.

Onodera P.O.V.

Damn that Takano! I feel like I'm being stalked and he still wants me to run errands by myself? Right, I haven't told him about the calls and messages. Silly me. I should tell him, but I'm afraid it'll get worse. I don't know who would do this, or if this is a joke or not. I know what I'm doing isn't what I should be doing, especially if I want to keep his trust. I just find it hard to tell him these things, knowing he's the jealous type, and his short temper.

I walked down to the printers, feeling I was being followed the entire time. I guess I'm been too paranoid, since I wouldn't be the only one going to the printers, but the feeling I get isn't a good one. I made it to the printers just in time to submit the manuscript. Returning to the office, I felt the presence again. This time, it felt like the person was closer. I turned the corner and was shoved into an alleyway. This is the worst timing to get mugged, or raped, or murdered….or glared at by Yokozawa. Wait, what? Yokozawa?

"Yo-Yokozawa? What are you doing?"

"Stay away from him."

"What? What are you talking about? Stay away from whom?" Yokozawa shook me forcefully before replying.

"Masamune. Stay away from him."

"Why?"

"Why?"

"Yes, why? You wouldn't shove me into an alley without a reasonable explanation, would you?"

"I thought you were smarter than this, but I guess that only applies to literature. Why? Ha! You think you can just waltz right back into his life every time you fuck up? I've sat there watching him be hurt by you countless times, yet you never leave his side. Don't you get it? He doesn't need you screwing up his life even more. He needs to heal, and he won't achieve that with you here. Leave him alone if you know what's best for him. You don't even love him, so why bother staying?"

How could he be asking this of me? Of course I love him. It's the sole reason I stay with him. Sure, I've hurt him, but no one's perfect. I've been given a second chance, and I'm not about to mess it up.

"You're wrong."

"What?"

"You're wrong. I love him. I really do. I may have hurt him in the past, but he's given me a second chance. I'm not messing this up. His recent attempt was by his own means. I had nothing to do with it. He kept all of his feelings bottled up, and when it came time for me to make a decision, he broke. I'm not saying I'm not guilty, but I'm not set on hurting him until he can't take anymore. I'm trying to help him get better. I really do want what's best for him. Right now, he needs me to be by his side. If the time comes when I'm no longer needed, then so be it. For now, I'll do my best to make him heal."

"Whatever. Just know you won't be around for long. I told you I would take him away from you if you hurt him again, and that's just what I intend to do."

Yokozawa is scary when he wants to be. I need to keep a close eye on him. Now that he's made his threat verbal, I won't hesitate to tell Takano-san about the situation. I know who it is that's been stalking me. As for the messages, I still have yet to find out.


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