Therefore, Together Again

"Do you like the new me, Tsukasa?"

I'm overwhelmed.

Kou: "Yashiro! Are you hurt?!" *Grabs Yashiro*

Yashiro: "N-No, I'm fine!"

Teru: "You're not in any pain at all, are you sure?"

Hanako: "A-Alive, are you really alive?!"

Yashiro: "Yes, I am!

I felt uneasy as everyone crowded around me.

"I'm an apparition now, so all of my injuries are healed- I actually feel really good! A-And I'm not sick anymore," I tried comforting as I stook a few steps back.

"Awe, Amane! You thought I killed Yashiro for real, didn't you? Haaaaa, you must be so happy now!" Tsukasa cheered jumping onto his brothers back.

"T-Tsukasa, knock it off," Amane chuckled struggling to carry his twin as he wiggled around. I couldn't help but smile at the two, but Kou was only enraged by their happiness.

Kou: *Let's go of Yashiro* "What the hell are you giggling about, you know that he killed Yashiro!"

Tsukasa: "Aaaawe? What are you babbling about, she looks pretty alive to me,"

Kou: "Bringing her back doesn't make up for the fact that you killed her in the first place!"

Tsukasa: "She couldn't have become an apparition if she didn't die you fool,"

Kou: "Well I'm pretty sure kidnapping and rape aren't apart of the ritual! Stop using this as an excuse fore all the shit you've done!"

Yashiro: "Oh, a-ah; I'm fine. Really."

Kou: "That's bullshit! You're traumatized and you're too deep into his manipulation to see it!"

Tsukasa: "Awe, Amane- Kou's being mean to be!" *Hides behind Hanako*

Kou: "Stop acting like a child!"

Teru: *Hold Kou's arm* "You have to remember; Tsukasa and Yashiro are bonded; so, hurting him will only case her more harm."

Kou looked over at me, "Yashiro, let's go; I'll take you home," he huffed grabbing my arm. I pulled away, making him pause in shock. Don't look at me that way.

"S-Sorry, I just," I started to say.

Teru sighed, "Let's go, Kou," he stated. "No, you think I'm going to leave her here with him? It's obvious Hanako only cares about protecting Tsukasa, so I have to be the one to look out for her!" Kou objected.

"Haaaa, poor Kou. Isn't it more obvious Yashiro would much rather stay with me. It's like I said before, Yashiro actually enjoys our fun," Tsukasa teased with dark eyes as he threw an arm over Hanako.

"Tsukasa!" Hanako scolded as I shrugged my head.

It's true, I enjoyed rough sex; and being tied up and teased and toyed with by Tsukasa. But how could I say that to Kou after everything we'd been through together?

"Kou," I called grabbed his hand.

He blushed as I looked at him with soft eyes. Just that look alone was enough to put him at ease. "Let's go, Yashiro. You're not safe here," he said holding my hand as Hanko covered Tsukasa's mouth.

"We can go back to my place and shower and eat and watch a movie like we did before. We won't have to worry about anything now that Teru's is with us," he begged with hopeful eyes.

Kou really Is my best friend in the entire world.

I felt myself tearing up, wrapping my arms around his neck. "I'm sorry Kou, but I'm home now," I apologized letting go. Teru shrugged his head as Kou's heart sink.

"Tsukasa can't hurt me anymore, and it's easier staying here since I'm half apparition. I can't last outside the school for very long," I explained toying with my fingers.

"T-Then I'll stay here with you!" Kou insisted. "Kou!" Teru interrupted grabbing his shoulder, Teru nodded his head as their eyes met. My head fell, "I'm sorry Kou." I muttered.

"I want to be here." I apologized.

"I want to be with them," I blushed looking back. Kou nearly fell backward, Teru pulling him close to comfort hi, I didn't want to look at his hurt expression.

"I'll see you Monday for school, I promise to text you!" I swore as I bowed. "Stay safe," Teru said pulling Kou away.

It hurt.

After everything Kou's done for me, I couldn't help but feel like I had betrayed him. Even so, I couldn't help myself.

I was in love with Tsukasa.

If I wasn't sure before, I definitely was now- becoming an apparition had heightened my feelings it at this point; it was impossible to ignore.

"Nene, do you like the dress I picked out for you?" Tsukasa asked happily sitting beside me on the carpet of the playroom. I jolt a bit started, "W-Wha, y-you called me Nene?" I gasped shyly.

Tsukasa tilted his head, "Hmmmm. Isn't that fine, we are dating, aren't we?" Tsukasa asked curiously placing his finger to his lips. I felt my face burn red, "D-Dating, really?!" I panicked feeling myself start to sweat.

"We always were, did you want to break up?" He asked tilting his head the opposite way. "N-No, of course not- I love you! I-I mean I-I…" I took a deep breathe, putting my hands on my lap.

"I love you, s-so I want to stay together," I blushed shyly. This was a Tsukasa who couldn't kill me, a Tsukasa who could hurt me but never cause me too much pain.

He smiled lowering his head to peak at my eyes,

"I love you too, Nene," he teased with a seductive smiled. I screamed, covering my mouth as I fangirled. Tsukasa laughed, pulling my hands from my face as I cried.

"Haaaa- I tell you I love you and you break down crying?!" he complained with disappointed eyes. I nodded my head, "N-No, I'm just really happy," I smiled as he held my wrist.

This is the Tsukasa I wanted.

"I love you, Amane too. isn't that right. Amane love you, and you also love Amane." Tsukasa mocked looking over to the door. Amane gasped as I looked over, I felt myself blush as our eyes met.

Amane turned red as well.

"S-Sorry for ease dropping," he apologized holding his arm as he came in. Tsukasa patted the spot beside him, "Come sit down, let's have fun. Amane," Tsukasa smiled.

Creator's Note:

Here you go M,

I wrote a quick chapter today just for you! (Smiles in Creator) Next chapter contains lemon!

Nene X Tsukasa? Nene X Amane? Both? Your comments directly affect the next chapter! Next chapter: Therefore, A Dream

(Also, I had planned to do the new chapter for Forbidden Fruit but the comment section won't even show anymore! IDK what to do, I can't work around that one, sorry guys)