Chapter 8: Why They Live Together

"I'm fine," Mamori said to answer Hiruma's unspoken question. She knew he must be worried about her condition and state of mind.

He turned around; touched her wet hair. "No. You're not."

"You don't have to worry Hiruma-kun. They weren't able to do anything," she answered that unspoken question as well. She knew he wanted to know exactly what happened but wouldn't ask. She explained what really happened. So far the gang didn't lie to him. "The leader just felt up my breast a bit and caressed my legs. That's all."

"What?! Those Fucking bastards! They said they didn't do anything." How dare they touch her anywhere! Damn them.

"They didn't. It's just that I feel disgusted when I remember how his you know, looked and smelled," she said and run to the sink shortly after. He went after her with warm water.

"I'm going to kill those bastards!" Ah that's right. The Fucking Skull had brought out his dick to take that picture. And it was so close to her face. That Damned Skull! From now on Mamori would get that disgusted at the thought of men's genitals. His chance of getting intimate in the future is going farther and farther away. Ah why is he even about thinking about something so selfish at a time like this. Damn it. Just damn it all.

"Like I said, calm down. Calm down, ok?"

"Ah, fine! Damn it!"

"Hiruma-kun." Her voice was tender.

"What?"

She hugged him again. "Thank you. I'm really happy you came to get me."

His heart skipped a beat before starting to beat rapidly. "Tch. I didn't even do anything." His ears turned red when she hugged him even tighter. He could feel the pressure of her breast against his chest. Soft. So soft. Her body felt comfortably soft. And with how she's holding him, she could surely hear his heartbeat. He wanted to kiss her right now. Embrace her, hold her tighter than how she's holding him.

Someone knocked at the door and they instantly separated. It was from the mover company that Hiruma called. Agon laughed his ass off. He didn't enter because he heard the two being all lovey-dovey, but the representative from the mover company unknowingly ruined the moment.

"Oi oi. Don't forget that I was the one who beat everyone to a pulp," Agon reminded them.

"Arigato Agon-kun," Mamori bowed. Agon actually cares, even if it's just a few people he bothers to care about.

"Tsk. Ah-hah. I'm leaving now," Agon said. He was actually embarrassed with being thanked so seriously up front.

"You're job is not over yet. We still need to transfer her things." Hiruma wanted to finish things quick so they have to help in carrying things.

"Huh? Why should I do something taxing?" Agon raised an eyebrow. What the fuck does he even mean?

"Then I'll cancel the booking I made with that resort you have been bugging me with." Hiruma snickered.

"I'll do it," Agon declared. That resort was expensive and one of his best babes had been wanting to go there. Hiruma finally booked it after what happened today.

"Wait. What do you mean transfer my things Hiruma-kun?" Mamori was finally able to butt in.

"You're moving in with me." It was a statement. Hiruma wouldn't take no for an answer. Even Agon was taken aback.

"But -"

"No more buts. This place isn't safe anymore. You can leave after you've found a safer place. But for the mean time, you'll stay at my place. You can't possibly spend another day here, right?" Hiruma eyed her.

Mamori pondered. He's right. She doesn't even want to be left alone here. She'll explain to the owner later. "Okay." And so that day she moved in with him. Her mother had called her just a few minutes after they started carrying her things. Her mom said she suddenly had a bad feeling and was worried about her.; and that even her Dad had called asking about her. Mamori smiled. Her parents felt she was in danger and were worried. They really do love her so much. She's blessed to have parents like them. Now she even has Hiruma. She's truly blessed. Her chest felt lighter as she smiled contently. Maybe she should actually just move in with him.

Agon left after helping carry things around so he didn't see Hiruma's place. But he knew that the two would be living together now. He just lost his chance of bedding the manager. And damn her if she isn't hot. But at least he got something on Hiruma now. That bastard hid everything about himself but now Agon knew Hiruma cares for that manager much more than he had let on. Agon would have some fun about this in the future.

Mamori and Hiruma were taking a break after finally finishing unpacking Mamori's things. They were talking about random things when Mamori suddenly said, "I can't live here after all."

"Huh?!" Now he is getting irritated. "Just live here dammit."

"I can't afford this place. It must be very expensive." She's earning as a model for Miracle Ito. Hiruma had also taught her since third year high school about buying stocks, trading, and the like. She had investments after earning enough money as a model and she has stable income now thanks to Miracle Ito and Hiruma teaching her that taking risks meant profit as well. But Hiruma's place still looked too expensive and she wanted to save money for the future.

"I didn't say you need to pay anything. Idiot. Did you not listen when I told you that this place is mine."

"Eh? I thought it was a figure of speech."

"Baka. That was literal. I own this. I bought it from the owner fare and square after I saved up enough money and had it remodelled." It was a long story but he did get this place fare and square. He narrated it to Mamori to satisfy her.

Hiruma bought it when he was 18 from the owner of the hotel he had lived in for free during high school. The owner of the hotel was in his 60s and got seriously ill one time and his wife knew nothing about managing the business. They had no children nor nearby proper relatives. Their hotels almost became bankrupt and taken over by other companies and greedy relatives. Hiruma would have had to leave if the hotel he was living in was also shut down. So he coaxed the owner and his wife into letting him take care of things. They were too preoccupied about the illness and getting better that it was easy to make them agree to let him handle things. And he managed the company along with the owner's wife. They made it look like he was the grandchild of the owner to avoid issues. They were able to protect it until when the business mogul was finally back on his feet to defeat his enemies. The business mogul treated Hiruma like his own grandchild since then and offered him one of his hotels. Hiruma refused but asked to let him buy the top floor of a hotel of his choice. It was a fare deal since Hiruma had chosen the most famous one. And the top floor was where the management and VIP suits were located. They had to be relocated to the 2nd highest floor. Even now the employees in the mogul's hotels still thought that Hiruma is the owner's grandchild so they always treated him with so much respect.

"Eh! Something like that happened. It's like one of those novels I've read." Mamori was surprised. No wonder the employees always bowed at her no matter what she said. She thought it was just a policy in the hotel to be polite to everyone.

"I didn't blackmail anyone to buy this and I earned the money from trading and buying stocks. Not gambling if you're also wondering about that."

"I didn't!"

"Then live here already. Why bother with an apartment when it is easier for the both of us if we live together. We don't have to go from your place and then mine or vice versa. I won't have to pick you up and drop you off as well."

"You're just getting lazy Hiruma-kun. I told you quite a lot of times that you didn't have to pick me up and drop me home all the time. You were the one that insisted."

"It was time-consuming. But I wanted to do it. And that's not the issue here."

"I don't want to be a freeloader."

"Of course you won't. You're still my personal maid for life remember?" Mamori sweat-dropped after Hiruma reminded that. "You're father still has his signature on that paper you know. I'm just making my maid live with me so I will have a more convenient life."

Mamori made a face. She hadn't forgotten that. It happened after the Christmas bowl when she invited everyone for dinner on Christmas eve since she and her mom went over the top in cooking many dishes. Hiruma had defeated Mamori's father and grandparents in a bet of winning in Go and chess and had made her father sign the unreasonable agreement of letting Mamori be Hiruma's slave her whole life. They didn't know he had a background in shogi and go so they were confident.

"See, no problem right?"

"Still no. What will people think if they knew?"

"We can keep it a secret. I already shut up the Dreads."

"Even so. It's still not proper for a man and woman to live together. We're not even dating," Mamori said nonchalantly.

Ouch. Why were those words so easy for her to say? He already knew that, dammit! She didn't have to slap it to his face. He eyed her. "Then let's start dating. I'll be your boyfriend starting today. I will cherish you."

Mamori stopped midair. She resettled her coffee on the table. She eyed him. He looked like he was serious. "A relationship doesn't work like that Hiruma-kun." She recalled how scary he looked a while ago. If she would live in an apartment, if something ever happens to her again, he would rescue her again right? He would come to save her every time. Today made it clear. And he might do dangerous things just to do so. She sighed. "Mou. You don't have to go that far. I'll live with you until you decide to kick me out. But I don't want to be a freeloader so I will take care of food expenses," She said with finality.

"Sure. I'll take care of the bills, you take care of the meals. Good?" Although she is misunderstanding him on one point. What he meant was to date seriously not just so they could live together. But he knew after today that just wasn't possible. It will take some time. But he is patient. He can wait.

"Okay. But I still have to ask for my parents' approval."

"Kekeke. I'm sure they'll approve."

"Don't do anything underhanded. I'll talk to them personally." And so they started living together.

A/N: So, what do you think? Comment it up after you read this chapter. Ya-ha!