I know that I haven't updated in a couples weeks but at least it's not months Any who, here's the next chapter. I hope you like it.
I DO NOT OWN JUNJO ROMANTICA!
Chapter Nine
(Misaki's P.O.V.)
Why? Why did Nowaki-san have to see? No one was to suppose to witness my secret. What the hell is wrong with me? Maybe if I had locked the door, I could've avoided this whole embarrassment. But…he didn't get angry with me or try to push me away. Of course he was frightened and I'm really stupid for causing him trouble, but he quickly came to help me. He was so kind to me. I guess…I'm sort of relieved that someone knows my secret. It was becoming too much for me to handle alone. I just hope that he doesn't tell anyone.
I didn't realize that I was standing in front of Usagi-san's building. I wasn't even aware of how I got here, which frightened me as I don't recall walking down sidewalks or crossing streets.
I took a deep breath as I slowly made my way inside the building. I really didn't want to face him. The mental image of his saddened expression creeps in my mind as I entered the elevator.
Waiting until I reach our floor, I crossed my arms across my chest, hugging myself tightly. Both of them hurt badly. I now regretted cutting myself. How could I do something so stupid? There's no way I can hide this from that man. That's my biggest fear. What if he leaves me because of my cutting?
But… there were just too many emotions welling up inside me. I felt like I was about to break. I had no other choice.
Arriving, I walked slowly to the penthouse, digging in my pocket for my key. My hand slightly shook when I tried to turn the knob.
"Usagi-san, I'm home!" I tried to sound as normal as possible.
I waited for a response but nothing came.
"Usagi-san?"
I took off my shoes and made my way up the stairs. I yelled his name again but still there was no answer.
Did he have a meeting today with Aikawa? He would've told me about it if that were the case. Or maybe he went to get more cigarettes.
I opened the door to his office and was relieved. He was sitting at his desk, typing away at his laptop. It was weird seeing him sit in the dark, with only the light from his computer illuminating the room.
"Hey Usagi-san, didn't you hear me call you?"
"Sorry. I was busy."
The way he responded was kind of cold. It made my heart drop to my stomach.
"Oh ok. I'm going to get dinner started. Is there anything in particular that you want to eat?"
"I don't care."
I flinched. Why is he talking to me like this?
"Usagi-san, is there something bothering you?"
"Misaki, please don't bother me. I'm trying to finish this manuscript."
"I-I'm sorry. I'll go now."
I quickly shut the door from behind and stood there frozen.
He's never spoken to me like that before. Why? What did I do? Is it because I went to go see Usagi-ani? …Maybe I shouldn't have gone to see him. He was right. His brother was only going to hurt me… and he did.
Remembering what he did to me made me start to tear up. Just as I was about to leave to make dinner, the door opened and I felt arms go around me. I gasped as I heard 'Misaki' from the violet-eye man. He tucked his head in the crook of my neck, resting it there. Feeling his warm breath on me made me shiver.
"U-Usagi-san?"
"Misaki, Why do you this to me?"
"I-I'm sorry Usagi-san. I know that I shouldn't have gone to see Haruhiko-san and I promise-"
"No, I didn't mean that. I meant why must you cast this spell over me? Everything about you makes my love triple for you every time. Without you by side, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. I never want to lose you."
Tears that I tried to hold back slipped down my cheeks.
So he still loves me. That makes me happy.
Silence grew as we stood there in each other's embrace.
"What did happen between you and my brother?"He asked eventually.
"Oh…um nothing really, haha," I tired loosen his grip, "I said thank you and left."
"You were gone for a while."
"I-I actually ran into K-Kamijou-sensei. We talked for a bit."I laughed nervously again.
"I see," Usagi-san started to kiss along my jaw, making me turn red.
"B-Baka, will you stop. I-I need to make dinner. Let go."
"I love you Misaki," he whispered.
As much as I wanted to keep incased within his grasp, I had to get away as I didn't want to feel the bandage through my sweater. I struggled against him, but he only tightened his hold.
"I thought you had to work on your manuscript?"
"That can wait. I need my precious Misaki beside me."
He turned my face, leaning down so he could press his lips against mine. It was soft at first then began to get fierce. Suddenly, my body turned, pressed up against him. Without realizing, our arms found our way around his waist. As he continued to kiss me, I felt him pushing my body back until at last we were both on the floor. He was on top of me. He pulled away, whispering 'I love you' and went back to kissing me again. His hand found its way up my shirt, sending warm tingles through my body.
A few seconds passed before I started to freak out. My mind flashed back to Usagi-ani and what he had done to me. It was like he was here, pressing his body on top of me and kissing me forcibly.
No, I don't want this!
I pulled away from the kiss.
"N-No! Stop!"
"Misaki, don't worry. You'll have time to make dinner." Usagi-san continued to kiss me and kept pulling my shirt up. I stopped his hand and tried to pull my shirt back down.
"I can't….I can't do this. Please stop!"
I continued to struggle. Usagi-san chuckled and continued his way with me.
Why wasn't he listening to me? This isn't like every other time where I just give in to him. I mean it. I can't handle this. Not now…
"Get off of me! Haruhiko-san get off!" I gasped as I just realized what I had said.
"What did you say?" Usagi-san eyes widened.
I couldn't respond. Taking the opportunity, I pushed Usagi-san away and escaped to my room.
"Misaki wait!"
I slammed the door without a second thought and locked it. I slid to the floor and pushed my knees up to my chest. Hugging them tightly, I tried to calm by breathing and restricted chest.
"Misaki, open the door," he started banging on the door, "what the hell was that back there? Why did you mention my brother?"
He continued to bang loudly and I just kept silent.
"Why won't you answer me? Tell me. Did something happen between you two?"
Few minutes had passed and I could hear Usagi-san sigh angrily. Stomping away, I heard a door slam.
I don't know why, but I took out my cell phone and searched in my contacts. I finally reached Nowaki-san and held my finger above the call button.
I don't know if I want to bother him. I know he said to call him if there was something bothering me or if I needed someone to talk to, but…
As I was trying to decide on what to do, I didn't realize I hit the 'call' button and someone was speaking on the other line.
(Nowaki's P.O.V.)
On my way to the hospital, I couldn't help but think about Misaki. I can't understand why a bright kid like him would do that to himself. I've read many books about self-mutilation and teenagers but it still shocks me. I wish these kids would understand that cutting themselves isn't the answer.
As I continued to think about Misaki, I started to think about that man from the limo. I could feel my cheeks warm up as I was truly angry for what he did to him. How can he pull something like that? He disgusts me. If it were up to me, I would've called the police. But I kept my word that I was going to keep this a secret. I just hope that in the end, everything goes back to normal for him. Well, close to normal.
My phone started to ring and looked at the caller ID. I didn't recognize the number but I picked it up as maybe it was Misaki.
"Hello?"
No answer.
"Misaki, is that you?"
"Nowaki-san…"
"Misaki, is there something wrong?"
Suddenly there was crying and it sounded like he was trying to muffle it.
"Where are you right now? Are you in danger?" I started to panic.
"N-No, I'm fine…b-but I.."
"Tell me where you are. I'll come get you." He wasn't listening to me as he was speaking too quickly for me to understand.
"I don't know what to do. Everything is falling apart…Usagi-san is angry and I don't like seeing him that way. It's all my fault. Everything is my fault. I hate myself right now. God, everything is so screwed up Nowaki-san-"
"Ok, you need to calm down. Just tell me where you are."
I waited for an answer, hearing nothing but crying. But then the line went dead.
(Usagi-san's P.O.V.)
Pissed off, I sat at my desk, pulling out a cigarette and lit it. Taking a long drag, I held my breath and slowly released the smoke. It took a few puffs to calm myself down, but I was still angry.
Damn it! What the hell is wrong with Misaki? Why won't he speak to me? I'm tired of him pushing me away. Doesn't he understand that I love him and I would do anything for him? Deep inside, I know he cares about me. I know that he loves me. But…why is he doing this? For the past couple weeks he's been distancing himself from me as if I disgust him. Am I really a bother to him that much? And what the hell was that about earlier? Why would he yell my brother's name out loud like that? Did something more happen between them besides a simple thank you?
Thinking about it, my hands began to form fists. I swear if that idiotic brother of mine hurt my Misaki, he's going to pay.
If my brother did hurt him, why doesn't Misaki tell me? Why must he keep everything to himself? Doesn't he trust me? I continued to think about it. All I was doing was kissing him, doing what I usually do to him because I know he likes it when I touch him. That's harmless.
Wait, what if…
Haruhiko, you didn't do what I think you did. No, it can't be…
I rushed out of the office and ran towards Misaki's room. Just as I was about to bang on his door again, I saw that it was open.
"Misaki?"
I went inside his room and saw that he was nowhere to be found. I checked my room and the rest of the penthouse. He was gone.
Misaki, where did you go?
(Hiroki's P.O.V.)
Damn, I can't concentrate on grading these papers! Stupid Nowaki and that idiot Takahashi. They piss me off! Geez. I know I told myself that I would get Takahashi to spill whatever secret he has tomorrow in class, but it's bugging me more than usual. I don't like being lied to, especially by that stupid blue-haired giant.
As I try to clear my mind again, my cell phone rings and I see that it's Akihiko.
That's weird. He hardly calls me. I pick the phone.
"Hey Akihiko, what's up?"
"Hiroki, I need your help."
"What happened? Is everything ok?"
"No, not really. My lover has disappeared and I need you to help me find him."
"What the hell do I look like? The damn police? He probably went out to the store or something."
"No, there's something wrong with Misaki and he doesn't want to tell me the truth."
"Did you guys fight or something?"
"No it's just…I don't know what's wrong with him." He sighed sadly, something I never hear him do.
"Wait…Misaki?" I hope it's not who I think it is, "please don't tell me you're talking about Takahashi?
"Yes."
"What the hell? You can't be going out with a student. Especially when that student is in my class! What the hell is wrong with you?"
"Hiroki, are you going to act like an ass or are you going to help me?"
"Damn you Akihiko…f-fine I'll help-wait, did he mention your brother?"
"My brother? How do you know Misaki knew Haruhiko?"
"Well, I ran into Takahashi earlier today. He looked a total mess. That brother of yours came by in his limo, demanding him to get in. When he said that, Takahashi just about lost it and started crying."
"He did mention that he ran into you," he said it in a strain voice, almost angry, "why was he crying?"
"I don't know. Your brother must've done something to him."
"…"
"Hey Akihiko, you there?"
"Yeah, I'm here. What else happened?"
Damn, he's really pissed.
"Well, my…friend asked if Takahashi could come to our apartment to calm down and I said fine and so we all came here. And…"
"And what?"
"Um…he went to the bathroom and my…friend went to go check on him."
"Hiroki, will you just say boyfriend. I know you're gay so no need in covering for you and your 'friend'."
"Bakahiko. Shut up," I squeezed the phone in my hand, wishing it was his neck.
"So they were both in the bathroom, then what happened? What were they saying?"
"I don't know. They were talking low so I couldn't quite hear them. They were in there for some time too."
"Damn it. What were they talking about? How is it that Misaki is able to talk to your boyfriend and not me?..." He sighed angriy, "I'm fearing the worst right now Hiroki and if what I'm thinking is true, my brother is going to die."
"Why do you say that? What did he do?"
"I rather not say until I have the facts. So you're helping me, right?"
"Y-Yeah. What do you need me to do?"
I need you to go to the university to see if maybe he's there. If not, then check the park. I'm going to drive around to see if I spot him anywhere."
"Ok. I'm leaving now."
"Thanks Hiroki." And he hung up.
I sighed and put my cell phone in my pocket. On my way out the door, I decided to call Nowaki.
"Hello?"
"Nowaki. Did you just get to the hospital?"
"Yes I did. Is something wrong?"
"I guess you can say that. That kid you were helping earlier is missing. Takahashi Misaki."
"What? How do you know? Who told you that?"
"Whoa, relax. Akihiko called me. He's going to drive around to the city and I'm going to the school and park to see if he's anywhere."
"Hiro-san, I'm really scared now. We have to find him."
"We? Don't you need to be at work?"
"Yes, but I'm going to double check if they still need me. If not, I'm going to help search for him too. That kid is not stable right now. And if that man from the limo finds him, it'll be over."
"Do you and Akihiko know something that I don't? What am I missing? What did Haruhiko do to Takahashi?"
"I'm not supposed to say, but I guess right now I can't hide it anymore," I could hear Nowaki take a deep breath, "That man, Haruhiko, forced himself on Misaki. He didn't rape him, thank god, but Misaki said it felt like he was going to. That's why Misaki was so terrified when we ran into him…Hiro-san? You still there?"
I couldn't help but move my phone away from my ear. I stared at it as if it were a real person. Did I just hear right? No, it can't be. Akihiko's brother? Doing something like that? It's not possible.
I realized that Nowaki was still on the line and replied quickly.
"So…I guess Akihiko's fear is right," I said softly.
"What? I didn't hear you Hiro-san."
"N-Nothing. Listen, do what you can at the hospital. I'm going to start looking. Call you later."
"Ok." We both hung up.
Damn. I don't know what came over me, but I put my phone away and just started running. I kept running until a few minutes later I had reached the university. Trying to catch my breath, I went inside. With students still lingering around the school, I knew it didn't hurt to ask around in case they saw Takahashi. Hopefully he was somewhere around here so I can take him back to Akihiko.
You better be here Takahashi.
Yes I know that I'm cruel for leaving it here. What can I say? I love writing cliff hangers. Also, sorry for any spelling and grammar errors.
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