I own nothing!
Except Venna and Alias...
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As I expected, the house was completely still as I crept up to my room. A note was plastered on my door.
Have everything ready. You leave tomorrow after school.
That's just fantastic, I'd get to spend a whole weekend with this mystery colleague of my dad's.
I was irritated. Did I really deserve this?
Sitting at my desk, I pulled out my book of the Odyssey.
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Pov. Honey.
I panicked when Venna-Chan walked into the room. A small swelling took up her cheek as a nasty bruise in the shape of a hand covered her face. She didn't look any of us in the eyes, but rather walked up to me to hand Usa-Chan back. Immediately, the warmness from my pink bunny told me that she had been holding it all day. I wanted to smile
A sweet smell, like an Autumn Night, floated from Usa-Chan.
Venna apologized for taking so long to return him. "No worries! I'm so glad you kept Usa-Chan safe for me!"
She nodded softly before turning to head out.
Venna wouldn't answer anything else, and by the time she left the room, she was near tears.
I wanted her to be able to snuggle Usa-Chan again.
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Pov. Venna
The night passed quickly, and during school I ignored everyone again.
The gossip about me increased. My stomach was rumbling with nerves. Ignoring it, I passed through the classes with a sort of ease.
To add to everything, it was raining as I stalked home.
What would Alias do?
I knew that answer. She'd follow his words, hanging onto anything he said, and do whatever Father says with no question. Or she'd vanish...
Scowling, I entered the house, noticing a light on in the living room as I grabbed my bags.
Dad was standing in the doorway as I walked down the stairs.
He criticized me as I held my suitcase on wheels, duffel bag, and backpack.
He lead me to the vehicle sitting in the garage, opening up the door and trunk, then climbing into the front seat. I placed my two big bags into the trunk, climbed into the back seat, and closed the door.
The trip was silence. I stared out the window. Mom, please watch over this. Make sure it isn't some creep...
Even to myself, I sounded arrogant. Blurred scenery turned to richer lands and fancier houses.
That's when I realized we were headed to the rich side of town.
My heart jumped in my throat.
When he finally stopped. He nastily shot me a glare. "Get your stuff and get out," it read.
Quickly, I climbed out and grabbed my belongings. A man in a suit greeted my father as he parked and got out.
Walking with my head down, tendrils of hair framed my face from falling out of the chopsticks holding them in a bun.
"It's so nice seeing you, Morinozuka." My father's rich, flimsy voice chuckled.
"Awe, no need for formalities old friend."
The two men chuckled. I could hear more feet as they made their way to stand next to us. My bag full of clothes was on the ground next to me.
"So this must be her?" The man inquired.
My dad's fake voice greeted my ears with a side of malice. "Yes. Akira, meet my daughter, Vennas."
I bowed a low, deep bow. The man laughed. "Pleasure meeting you," I stated.
"I'm glad to have you as my guest. I do believe you go to school with my son. Takashi, help the girl to her rooms."
I looked up as hands picked the bag next to me up.
Tensing, I noticed the dark, quiet eyes of Mori staring straight through me.
Oh no.
He nodded and began leading me into his home.
I slipped my shoes off before stepping onto the plush carpets.
He lead me through the large home until we came upon a hall of rooms. He walked to the farther corner before stopping and opening a door. The room was simple and elegant. One of the walls a deep grey while the others were white. The grey wall had a tree silhouette painted on it in white. The bed was low to the ground, with a few shelves high up on the wall. A desk sat against one wall next to a closet. The room was open and spacious. A window took up a whole wall.
I dropped my bags in a pile by the bed. Mori-Senpai put the other bag, there too.
"Let's go say goodbye." I said softly, reaching up to touch the cool arrowhead against my throat.
He nodded and followed me back down the hall. A cool breeze from the previous rainy sky chilled my bones.
Mr. Akira and my dad were chatting. I believe my dad was warning him about myself.
"Well, I better be going."
They bowed. My dad turned his sharp gaze towards me. Avoiding his eyes, I bowed lowly. "Have luck on your journey." I said for a farewell.
I could hear the scoff he held back. "I will inform you of my return." He stated to Mr. Akira before climbing into his car and driving off.
Akira turned to look at me. "Come, shall we begin dinner? Why don't you two go spend time together, and I'll have a maid ring the bell when dinner is ready."
Mori nodded, and began walking to what I assumed was his room.
I breathed out softly. "I can go to the room I am occupying if you'd rather I not follow you."
He shook his head. "No, come."
Part of my panic doubled. He lead me to his room, which was crisp and clean.
He sat in a chair and offered me a seat. I took it.
Surprising me, he locked his eyes onto mine. "Who hurt you?"
I swallowed, wanting to break gaze with him. He seemed to see the answer, as his eyes narrowed. Standing up, he left the room.
I sat there in a dazed surprise.
Mori returned moments later with a rag and jarred medicine. He bent over and suddenly his hand was on my cheek, smearing the white cream onto the bruise. I jerked away at the pain. He gripped my arm, holding me in place. He pulled away after the cool cream covered my whole cheek. He nodded.
He wiped his hand in the rag.
"Um..." my whisper was soft.
"Healing cream." He answered.
I nodded.
We sat in a silence, and Mori just stared at me. My nervousness broke off slowly.
And then a question pinched my brain. How did my dad know Mori-Sempai's family?
A bell rang, jolting me. He leaned over, the rag in hand, and wiped away the cream. I felt embarrassed.
Mori nodded and began walking out of his room. I scurried after him.
The front door opened as he lead us to the kitchen. As we passed the kitchen, I froze.
Honey-Sempai locked his gaze on me, and surprise covered both of our faces. Oh dear...
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