Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, they all belong to Arina Tanemura and as well if I ever use song lyrics they as well do not belong to me

A/N: Just like I said before this story is on the border line of the rating T and leans a little more towards M just to let you know.

Chapter 13

What lies beneath the heart

Tarou had searched what seemed to be the whole mansion "Where the hell is that boy!" he said aloud letting his own frustrations leak threw.

"What boy?" a suspicious voice asked from behind. He tuned to see his cousins dark blue eyes piercing into his.

"Nothing Kato I was just thinking out loud, it's nothing that should concern you" he recovered. Kato lifted his chin looking down upon Tarou like he did when he was curious over something.

"I see" he smiled "Anyways I don't want you going near Mitsuki's hallway tonight" he said nonchalantly placing his hand on one of the pictures that hung on the wall. Tarou looked to the picture to see an angel burning at the stake with demons surrounding her.

"This is my favourite painting you know" his eyes never left the painting as he trailed his fingers across the thick canvas to the angel's heavenly face. "I like to think that no matter what the dark side will always prevail. No matter how many times the angel tried to break free she was still captured in the end" his hand trailed off the angels face to the full moon at the top right hand corner of the painting.

"Isn't tonight a full moon?" Tarou asked as casually as he could. This was the first time he actually saw how twisted Kato was. He was no longer at the point where he could be saved…he was on the verge of insanity.

"It is" his dark eyes slowly moved from the artwork to the man who stood across the hall from him. "Just like the painting" an evil look flooded his features. Tarou gasped a full moon just like the painting.

"Where are you going?" Kato asked when Tarou turned away a little too fast.

"Nowhere really" he covered the worry in his voice completely. "I just thought it would be nice to go out and see the beauty of the moon outside"

"Indeed that would be nice" Kato smiled "Would you like some company" Tarou froze clenching his fists, what would he do? He couldn't just leave Kato here alone and let him go to Mitsuki's room, but he had to talk to Takuto as well…and where was Sheldon?

"If that is what you would like" he replied thinking that Mitsuki would be alright. She seemed fine when he left and that was all of fifteen minutes ago.

He was walking down the hall thinking over in his mind. How could he just leave her like that? What if she thought he was mad at her? He wasn't he had just had a flash of her kissing Kato in his mind and it killed him. That was why he had left.

"I'm sorry Mitsuki" he sighed running his hand through his dark hair.

"Awe you love her don't you?" Takuto turned to see a pair of patronizing yellow eyes staring back at him.

"What do you want Izumi" he sighed turning to see his friend.

"Oh nothing I was just bored and needed someone to annoy" he smiled.

"Well can you screw off I have something I need to do" he turned away.

He walked away hoping the blonde would leave him alone. He was grateful when he got to his room to see that he was alone. He walked over to his bed lying on his back. He rested his hands behind his head thinking over the previous day. He hated to admit it but he had ease dropped on Mitsuki and Tarou's conversation. As soon as he saw someone walking towards her room he got suspicious and followed just in case she needed help.

"Yes, I love Eichi"

He heard her say. She loved someone else. Why did it hurt him so much to know that? She was in love with someone else? It wasn't like he loved her, well he wasn't exactly sure what love felt like since he had never loved anyone in his life and tried to push out all the possible feelings of it out of his heart.

He turned over onto his side not wanting to think of how much pain he must have put her through pulling her away from the one person she loved. Was he that cruel of a person that he did not want to give her back? He didn't know why but whenever he was around the girl she made him happy. His feelings of loneliness seemed to dim and disappear completely.

He almost jumped out of his bed when a loud buzzing sound reached his ears. His heart almost stopped when he recognized the meaning of the vibrating and he jumped out of the bed not even stopping to look at the message on his phone.

This was it Mitsuki closed her eyes as Sheldon leaned in towards her to whisper in her ear "Now if your done with your pathetic efforts I think I'm about ready" Mitsuki shook her head not daring to look at him. "This is only going to hurt a lot" he sneered reaching for his own clothes.

"Stop!" she cried one last time. All her attempts to get the man off of her were beginning to grow useless and childish. He was too strong and she already knew that.

"That's right I know you secretly want this" he smiled crushing his lips to hers. Mitsuki shook her head against his rough lips turning her head to the side. She whimpered when she felt his teeth bit her ear.

"No" she whispered gasping hard.

"What's that?" he asked licking her neck.

"No I said get off of me! Get off, get off, get off!" she screamed pushing his face back with her tied hands.

"That was the wrong move" he grunted shoving her hand away so hard she felt like he broke every bone in her arm when they crashed against her bedside table.

"Ow!" she shrieked coughing at the same time. Sheldon climbed over her once again pining her down.

"Now behave!" he warned placing his hand over her jaw positioning himself over her. Mitsuki closed her eyes waiting for the pain.

"Get the fuck away from her!" both froze. Both their heads turned to the door which had flung open then crashed against the wall.

Mitsuki screamed when Sheldon was tackled off the bed. The only thing she heard was a loud crack against the bedside table which she could only place in her mind as someone hitting their head against it.

She opened her eyes to see a panting figure stand looking down at the other who lay on the ground. She closed her eyes when he lifted his leg to kick the figure on the ground numerous times before turning to the girl on the bed.

"No let go, let go!" she wailed pounding her fists on his chest when he picked her up bridal style.

"Shh Mitsuki its okay it's me open your eyes" her lids slowly opened when she heard his soft voice.

"Takuto!" she bawled wrapping her arms around his neck "But what about…" she couldn't even say his name.

"Don't worry about that bastard he won't be awake for a while" he quickly carried her out of the room and down the hall. Mitsuki didn't dare speak a word and she could feel Takuto vibrating with anger beneath her.

When it seemed like forever had passed they walked into a bedroom which was foreign to Mitsuki. Takuto walked over to the light switch turning them on then closed the door holding onto the girl all the while. When he finally placed her on the end of the bed she fell on her back.

'Oh shit!' Takuto thought when he saw the girl's current clothing state, which wasn't very much. Mitsuki's eyes followed his and she covered her chest blushing.

"Here" he said sliding his shirt over his head handing it over to her.

"T-Thank you" Mitsuki blushed looking at his well built body. She fumbled around with the shirt then let out an embarrassed sigh when her tied hands made getting dressed impossible for her. Takuto looked to her then blushed.

"H-here" he knelt in front of her gently taking her hands in his. Mitsuki felt a weird fire burn in her veins at his simple touch. It felt like he was taking forever to undo the knots…but it was a good forever. When Takuto finished untying her hands he gently messaged the red parts of her wrists. His eyes widened in horror when he saw the noticeable bruise marks starting to form on her arms but Mitsuki just looked away trying to act like nothing was there. He composed himself slowly looking up to her eyes making her heart jump. "Does that feel better?" he asked still embarrassed.

"Yes thank you" she mumbled sliding the shirt over her head with her now free hands. The warmth of the fabric felt good against her skin. The sweet smell of his cologne clung to his shirt making her head whirl.

Mitsuki sat still on the bed with Takuto still kneeling in front of her. Both stared into each others eyes feeling strong emotions coursing through them. However both were too dense to understand the true meaning behind the feelings.

Mitsuki felt like her heart was going to burst from her chest just staring into his eyes. Why was her heart doing this? Not once had she ever felt this when looking into Eichi's eyes. Why did she feel such a strong urge to run her hands through his hair and pull him close? Unless she actually did…?

His heart pounded so loudly in his chest and for a moment he was embarrassed she might hear it. Everything she did captivated him. Her simple words, the way she smiled, her everything. Why did his heart beat for her in such a way, it couldn't be love…could it? When he couldn't take it anymore he placed his hands on her cheeks.

"Mitsuki are you hurt anywhere?" he was smart enough not to ask if she was alright because he already knew the answer to that question. She shook her head feeling small tears trickle down her cheeks.

"Don't cry, I promise Mitsuki with everything I have I will protect you" his thumb gently brushed away the tears down her face.

"I'm scared" she whispered. Takuto gritted his teeth internally cursing to Sheldon. "I was scared that you weren't coming and something happened to you and I didn't know where you were, and you were mad at me and-"

"Mitsuki" he interrupted her "Why would you worry about me, I was fine. I want you to worry about yourself not me" He smiled trying to lighten the mood. Mitsuki nodded feeling like her cheeks were on fire where his hands rested.

"Why did you come?" she asked never looking away from his soft gaze. He seemed to take in a short breath before a heartwarming smile lit his features.

"Because you called me, remember I gave you that cell phone so that no matter where you are or what the problem is I will come protect you"

"I know" she replied feeling something stronger then butterflies bouncing around in her stomach "But you were so mad, you could have just left me" His face turned down at her reply.

"I wasn't mad at you, I was pissed at Kato for doing that to you" Mitsuki nodded. She knew that Takuto wouldn't do anything about it though. If it were Sheldon then he would probably loose his life but not Kato. She remembered how Tarou said he didn't think Takuto would ever raise a finger against Kato in complete respect. The only time he would even think about doing any damage to him would be if Kato harmed something more important then the world to him. This made Mitsuki feel a little pain of her own. She must not be that important to him if he did nothing about Kato's assault.

"What's wrong?" he asked taking his hands from her cheeks. Mitsuki shook her head. Why did it matter to her if she wasn't that important to him she belonged to someone else?

"Mitsuki I know that you-" he was going to say how he knew about Eichi but he didn't want to remind her of him. Whenever he thought of the way she had declared her love for him he felt a burning fire of anger in him.

"You know what?" she whispered.

"N-never mind" he stuttered feeling like an idiot. Mitsuki only nodded. "B-but I just wanted to let you know that no matter where your heart takes you I'll always be there for you okay?" Mitsuki looked at him feeling that strong passion cross her heart again then smiled.

"I know" she took in a deep breath then gently placed her hand on his cheek. Her hand almost warmed up when it made contact with his skin. "And thank you" she whispered slowly leaning towards him. "For everything" she had no idea what she was about to do she shouldn't kiss his lips that would be wrong…wouldn't it be.

'Yes!' her conscience screamed.

Her heart didn't have a reply all it did was beat frantically. She had to make a decision and fast, his blue eyes widened at her action and she instantly felt embarrassed and gave him a quick peck on the cheek wrapping her arms around his neck.

His cheek was on fire now. Did she just do what he thought she did? It still felt like her soft pink lips were still pressed against his cheek, it was the best feeling in the world and he wanted more. He gently placed his hands on her shoulders pulling her back.

"M-Mitsuki I…I" why couldn't he say anything? She was so beautiful, she was everything he could ever ask for and he knew that he had to do everything in his power to make her happy, even if that meant losing her. "I think you should get some sleep" he chickened out brining himself to his feet.

She felt like all the warmth in her body left when he stood. She instantly wanted him beside her once more but let her conscience win when it scolded her about being faithful. "Okay" she replied. She got up to leave back to her room then froze. Sheldon might still be there. Takuto noticed her dilemma then smiled.

"You can stay here if you want"

"B-but whose room is it?" she asked afraid they might come in and do something to her again while she was sleeping.

"Mine" he replied "Don't worry you'll be safe" Mitsuki's heart almost exploded at his reply.

"And it's okay if I stay here?" she asked hesitantly feeling like she was intruding.

"Of course" he smiled. Mitsuki blushed then slowly made her way up the bed underneath the covers. Takuto smiled then turned to leave the room.

"Wait where are you going!" she fretted. Takuto turned around surprised to hear the fear in her voice.

"I… do you want me to stay here?" he asked as if it were an impossibility.

"If, if you don't mind" she said shyly. Takuto only nodded walking quickly to turn the lights off then to her side of the bed sitting on the floor.

"I'll stay then"

As she snuggled beneath the comforter something seemed weird to her. The blanket was familiar… that was when it hit her. The first night she had spent here Takuto had run off to get her a blanket so she wouldn't be cold. He had given her his own blanket and she was so warm that entire night but Takuto…Takuto probably froze yet never complained. And here he was again sleeping on the floor at her own selfish request.

"Thanks" she smiled closing her eyes content.

"Anytime" he replied.

Mitsuki's heart was pounding too hard for her to fall asleep so she just watched the back of Takuto's head. She could see his head slowly dipping forward which meant he was falling asleep. She debated in her head whether to ask him if he wanted to share the bed with her or not. The floor didn't look too comfortable and she was amazed that he could actually fall asleep. She knew morally it would be wrong to ask, but she knew that deep down she wanted to.

"Um Takuto" she whispered "Are you still awake?" she waited but got no reply. She wasn't that desperate for him that she had to wake him…was she? "Takuto?" she tapped his head. "Are you awake?"

"Ahh I am now!" he jumped to his feet startled "What the heck was that for I was sleeping!" he exploded. Mitsuki flinched instantly regretting what she had done "Mitsuki?" he said softly when he saw the trembling girl

"I'm sorry!" she whispered closing her eyes.

"Don't be" her eyes opened in shock when she felt him rest his right hand against her cheek. "What did you want?" he asked feeling bad for scaring her.

"I w-was just wondering if you wanted to sleep with me?"

"If I wanted to what?" he screeched freaking out all over again.

"No!" Mitsuki said embarrassed "I meant you don't have to sit on the floor I want you to sleep with me! ...no wait I said it wrong again I was just thinking the floor looks uncomfortable and!" she froze when he placed his fingers over her lips.

"Fine I'll do it if you stop yelling at me" he teased her thanking the lord that the lights were off and that she couldn't see the bright shade of red he was turning. Mitsuki smiled then scooted to the opposite side of the bed creating a space for him.

Without a word he climbed in immediately facing the opposite direction of her. Mitsuki just smiled ignoring her fluttering heart.

"Goodnight" Takuto said quietly.

"Goodnight" she replied.

Somewhere in the night Mitsuki woke to find herself curled up against Takuto's back. She blushed hard then started to pull away when unconsciously he rolled over wrapping his arms around her. It felt like an electric current raced through her body. Without even thinking about what she was doing, Mitsuki rested her head against his firm chest closing her eyes. It made her blush harder because he was still shirtless but in the end she wasn't too concerned about it.

'Eichi!' her conscience growled.

"Takuto" she sighed contently closing her eyes. Unconsciously she placed a small kiss on his shoulder then snuggled deeper into his chest. It was all clear to her now although she was unsure of why he her feelings were different for Takuto then Eichi she was sure of one thing…she loved them both.

Chapter End