Chapter 9
"We should go out of town for a vacation dear. It's nice to relax once in a while. Susan thinks we should go visit them in Los Angeles." Mom said.
"We could go to my brother's beach resort. It has the finest white sand." Dad replied.
"Hmm, that's nice. Just us three?" Mom asked.
"Yes, just peace and quiet.
Mom and dad were at the front seat. I looked at the rearview mirror and saw the seven year-old me. I know this. I remember this day. How could I forget? This was the day my parents died right before my very eyes.
"We could go to their house right now for a reservation. How does next week sound?" Dad continued.
"Wonderful." Mom answered.
"Great, I'll have my schedule cleared out and—" Dad stopped.
"What's wrong? Hun, what is it?" Mom asked frantically.
"The breaks, they're not working." Dad pushed the breaks again.
"What? Oh my god. Do something!" Mom screamed.
"They won't work!" Mom turned to me and said something.
"Baby, don't worry. Mommy's got you. Mommy's got you. Don't worry. Shh." She murmured.
I cried. I cried like hell was going to break lose. I was gonna see them die all over again. Wake up Misaki! Wake up! I closed my eyes and braced for the impact.
"Ayuzawa!" I opened my eyes and saw Usui hovering above me.
"What?" I sat up and brushed my eyes. Great, I was crying. While I was sleeping. In front of him. Embarrassing moment for the 1000000nth time.
"You were having a nightmare." He said as he sat in front of me.
"No shit Sherlock." I mumbled.
"Do you mind telling me what your dream was about?" he looked at me with eyes full of concern.
"The car accident. And every scene was so vivid I couldn't…" I trailed off. "It's like I died for the 10nth time in 10 years. Even though it was just a dream I didn't know if I could survive it again. Good thing you woke me up." I laughed but it was a failed attempt to cover up the sadness I felt. Suddenly, a pair of strong arms wrapped around my shoulders.
"Usui… I'm fine." I said as I tried to shove him away but he was persistent.
"No you're not." I sighed. He wasn't going to give up. I dropped my hands to my lap and rested my head on his chest. He smelled so good. I can't compare his scent to anything else. It's purely Usui. I think my mind is going bonkers. I've been thinking about him for a while now. This isn't healthy at all. I pushed him away to untangle his arms around me.
"I said I'm fine." I pulled my sleeves up and finger-combed my hair. I felt Usui's eyes at me intently. "What?"
He smiled and sighed. "You sure know how to drive a guy crazy." He covered his face with his hands.
"What are you talking abou— mmph! " I couldn't finish what I was about to say because the next I knew, Usui's lips crashed to mine. I didn't know what to do. My hands we're still dug in my hair. My eyes were completely wide in shock. I tried to push him away but he just deepened the kiss. Ever so slowly, I parted my lips and kissed him back. I don't know if I was doing a good job. Hey, it's my first kiss. I tasted the faint cherry flavor of his lollipop. I felt his hands envelop my waist and I pulled him by the neck. He explored my mouth with his tongue and I gasped. He took this as a chance to deepen the kiss even more. I moaned out of bliss. He's such a good kisser, I couldn't help but respond. I snaked my hand through his silky hair and grabbed a handful. But before we could go further, a knock from the door stopped us.
"Misaki, I brought you food." Susan called.
"Yeah, be right there." I stood up rather quickly than I should. I was still gasping for air from making out. I opened the door and Susan handed me the tray of food.
"Honey, you're a bit red. Are you sick?" she asked. Shoot! I looked at Usui who just smirked while typing and turned back to her. I touched my face and exhaled to cool down a bit.
"Uhh, no I'm fine. Just a little tired that's all." I waved my hand to make it seem believable. Susan stared at me keenly and raised an eyebrow.
"Okay. No funny business." She said with a shaking finger to emphasize her point.
"Got it." I nodded. Quickly, I closed the door and breathed out. I placed the tray on my desk and plopped down on the bed with a loud 'thunk'.
"Close call wasn't it?" Usui said, breaking the silence.
"Shut up."
Now this has certainly got me all confused. Does this mean he likes me? I don't know if I like him. Will he kiss me again? Was that just to tease me or something? I surely don't know. Usui's so hard to read. I groaned while covering my face with a pillow, forgetting that he was still in my room.
"Ayuzawa." He said in a serious tone.
"What?" I sat up immediately like I was expecting something. Wait, am I?
Usui sensed this and smirked. "Paper's done."
"Oh right. Just leave it there. I'll take care of the rest." I said without looking at him. I guess he was just playing me. That was never real. I sighed and walked to my bookshelf to get my chemistry book. Suddenly, Usui hugged me from behind which caused me to drop the book.
"U-usui! What are you doing?" I shrieked.
"I love you." He said, his breath tickling my neck.
Did I just hear that right? I gripped his hands as tightly as I could.
"You're kidding right?" I regretted is as soon as I said it. Guilt washed over me like a tidal wave and I had to bite my lip to avoid whimpering.
He suddenly turned me around and kissed me roughly. That nearly knocked the air from my lungs. He shoved his tongue inside my mouth and deepened the kiss pinning me on the shelf. I was trapped. After seconds of torment and pleasure he released my lips and touched my forehead with his.
"Does that answer your question?" he said while gasping.
"Definitely." Was all I could say. He smiled and placed a chaste kiss on my lips.
"I'll see you tomorrow, Misaki." He said as he turned to the door and left. He said my name with such possessiveness. I sank to the floor still panting like I ran a mile. How does he do that? I can still feel the touch of his lips on mine. Tomorrow. How can I face him tomorrow?
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