Author's Note: Here's the newest chapter to Devil's Deal. I hope everyone enjoys it especially with the conclusion of the previous chapter. If I read anything in this story there's always a reason behind it. Of course I am just leaving you guessing on what that is until it happens. I do want everyone asking for more. There are a lot of things I have already planned for future chapters. So please read/review and let me know what you think.
My editor forgets to do punctuation...or doesn't seem to be aware it's suppose to be in a quotations. Sorry about that. It's just we're from two different countries. So only knows to put them unless quoting someone on the outside. I only ever known to put it on the inside. As it's a general rule for periods and commas. It's conflicting. It will be better in the future. Hopefully.
It has been around a week since Aki was rescued from Team Phoenix's hideout. Despite the fact they had traveled to another city for everyone's safety. Aki was having severe trouble with her near rape attempt since she had been rescued. Yusei had gone into her room to try in an effort to comfort her. She was getting flashbacks to when he cut her cheek or when he bit her. The other gang members like Crow, Kiryu and Jack weren't used to seeing Yusei so attentive to the young woman. It bothered Crow as he eventually started to compete with his friend on what he believe was better boyfriend material. Aki was too frightened to really react too much within the past few days. While they both agreed to let her be for a while she attempted to sleep. Not aware that Yusei had sneaked back in her room as he stayed in bed with her.
"I keep getting those imagines in my mind." Aki cried out as she cuddled up to Yusei, who gently stroked her back in an effort to calm her. He was nothing more than a sleeveless black muscle shirt and his boxers. While this was something that would normally add more stress to Aki but since it was Yusei, it didn't bother her. Yusei was abhorrent at seeing his girlfriend in such anguish since the close ravishment. "Even when I sleep it haunts me and I just want it to all go away."
"Aki, you need to get some sleep. You're putting too much strain on your body. I just can't bear to see you this way. You need to get your mind off of this. Just close try to close your eyes." Yusei whispered as he quickly had kissed her forehead as Aki pressed her body even closer to him. He brushed off any arousal he had because Yusei didn't want to do anything to upset her. Just holding her in his arms should be enough for him. It's hard to ignore when Aki's breasts were pressing against him as she cuddled up against him. Yusei just wanted to show his love for her in any way he can even if that meant withholding sex. Perhaps telling her how he felt about her would bring back that smile. He knew that she may not even react to it but as long as he could get out what has been bothering him for the past few weeks. "You know there's been something I've been trying to say . . . I-I know that you may even react right now. I don't even know if this would even comfort you. However I just have to get this out. Aki . . . I-I -" Yusei nervous tried to get out the words as his cheeks turned red. Why was it so hard to confess his feelings to her? Was he scared that she won't feel the same way?
There was silence for a few seconds as Yusei wondered if she heard him. He turned to look over at his girlfriend, who had fallen asleep. Part of her shirt was unbuttoned so Aki's cleavage was exposed for his view. Yusei had to resist the eagerness to kiss her because the nightmares would only continue. It was only when Aki would tell him that she was ready that he would offer her the passionate sex that she deserves. He couldn't bear the thought of seeing her scream out in pain again. He sighed but Aki hadn't been getting much sleep, it was better not to argue about it. Even though this is the second time she had fallen asleep in an attempted love confession from him. Why was the world being so cruel to him? He could deal with being messed with but not his true love that was nearly killed from one his enemies. This was something he just couldn't allow to happen again . . . Yusei just couldn't bear the thought of losing her.
Yusei slowly tried to get out of bed as he tucked Aki before gently placed a kiss on forehead. Something she wouldn't necessarily feel but gave his assurance. However as he attempted to walk away he was startled as he felt something grab his arm. Yusei turned to see that it was Aki as she had muttered in her sleep, 'don't leave me.' He's eyes widened as he didn't know if he was referring to him or whatever she was dreaming about such her father getting kidnapped. Yusei didn't want to wake her up to even ask since it would as he just loosened her grip. Even though he was reluctant to leave her, Yusei had to use his hacking skills to search for the one of the secret disk. The same one Divine was hiding in his office, which meant it had important material. After all, he had made a promise to help save her father and this was the ticket to locating him because it was something that would make her content. Even if it meant she would have to go back to living life with the wealthy. Something he doesn't fit in or never be a part of due his birthright and reputation. In reality they could never be together and their type of relationship is more on terms of forbidden. Yusei wasn't going to let that bother him no matter how heartbroken the results were in the end.
After a deep breath Yusei walked out of the room and headed towards his laptop. He had to try to figure out the information that they managed to steal from Divine's office. Just what was he trying to hide from everyone? Was there a secret that he didn't want revealed to the public? The Acadia Movement didn't want people to know the secrets that were hiding beneath the depths of their organization. Perhaps it would be more of a reason to why Aki's father, the Senator was kidnapped. If it brought a smile back to her face then that would be awarding for him. She had been so frightened and miserable with each day that passed. Her happiness meant the world to him since Yusei wanted her back to the girl he had fallen in love with. Was it wrong that he wanted that part of her back? That feisty woman that picked fights with him as he described Aki was someone that was a challenge. He really wanted that part of her back because Yusei knew he needed a woman to always put him in his place.
"YUSEI!" Crow screamed out as he waved his arm to grab his attention, Yusei turned his head. Jack followed behind him with his hands in his long coat pockets. Not really bothering to say anything as he knew it most likely would bother Yusei. An annoyed expression had come across Yusei's face as he shook his head in discouragement.
"Crow can you be quiet. Miss Izayoi had finally gone to sleep. We don't need her to be woken up again." Yusei irritably told his friend before putting a finger to his mouth in a hushing motion. He found it embarrassing that he was confessing to be in a girl's bedroom for a few hours. This was something Yusei had never said out loud to anyone . . . not even with any of his past relationships. I mean none of them even knew they were in a relationship. Not that he wanted to use Aki's near rape as a reasonable excuse so they can be alone together to avoid suspicion. "I had to stay with her to calm Miss Izayoi down. It's not easy when she's just clinging onto my arm as she's crying. She kept telling me not to leave her. I don't know why she's gone so attached to me." Yusei laughs while acting like he didn't understand why Aki wanted for him to stay with her. In truth, he didn't fully understand anything himself because you would think after what happened she would want to be left alone. Not wanting a man to touch her after a violent, attempted rape that she experienced.
"I don't understand why Aki's always calling for you though; any of us could certainly be there for her if she needed it." Crow enviously tells Yusei while he folds his arms in aggravation. It was more because he wanted to be the one that was close to Aki Izayoi. To get chance to alone in a bedroom with her would see how a good person he was that it could lead to more. He loved the challenge of trying to get the woman to have sex with him. That desire to see the woman naked was always on his mind. Crow just wanted to have action on the most beautiful lady he had ever seen. Did she have an interest in Yusei that she wasn't revealing to any of the other guys? Was her feelings unrequited because Yusei still hung up on that French blond? "I mean . . . the two of you always fight? You never even said anything sweet to her. It makes me question if there's anything that's going on between the two of you that you're not telling us." Crow's had come to dislike the idea of the two of them being alone all the time. They have been arguing way less as his suspicion for the two had only began to increase.
"Why would there be anything between them? Aside from a few relationships . . . he had never committed to following it through. Like with that French girl. She was willing to give herself fully to you but you turned her down. I mean a stunning beauty wanted to have sex with you Yusei. I am still baffled by the fact you didn't want any of that." Jack expressed in disbelief over the whole past relationship with his ex-girlfriends. "I mean you had sex before . . . so it doesn't make sense to me."
"She was another gorgeous woman too." Crow smirked as he thought of her as well. "She was really special." he thought in his head.
"What do you mean by that Crow?" Kiryu taunted. "You act as if you liked her."
"D-don't be ridiculous. I mean at this point since we're spending time together we've gotten to know each other a bit better. But we're barely even friends I just have a job to do. Miss Izayoi is paying us to keep her safe and if staying with her gives her comfort. I have no problem with that as long as money is involved." Yusei lied to his friends even though he had come to hate himself for it. He had a reputation to maintain as a bad boy and gang leader. This was something he had been labeled as his whole life because he had a crime boss for a father. "I know you're just saying all this because you're still delusional to believe you can get Miss Izayoi to have sex with you. She's in not position with her near rape, it has traumatized her. It would only make you hate her even more if you attempted because it would make her flashback to it. So don't try. Understand.
Yusei had opened the door to the computer while only Kiryu had followed him. He watched as Yusei took out the top secret disk and put it in his computer as he sighed. This was the fifth day in the past week he has been attempt to decode the information on the disk. Yusei had strongly believed that this could give them answers on were Hideo Izayoi's location. He knew that Divine had to behind the whole kidnapping. Yusei didn't understand this keen interest in Aki that angered him every time that it he thought about it. All he wanted to do was punch Divine out the next time he made an attempt to kiss Aki or make such lecherous sexual assault on her. He did have the right to protect his girlfriend if she was in danger.
He had powered up the computer as he continued to search through the files. He used his hacking to continue to try to find out any information. The one thing he found out was a picture but it was blurred, he didn't understand why. If it was on this top secret disk than he knew this had to be important. "All I need to do is at least try to figure out what this picture is, so i can have some answers.
"Perhaps we can use this to find Miss Izayoi's father" Yusei was so focused on trying to steps ahead of Divine because he strongly believed this man was responsible. He continued to typing on the keyboard but each attempt only appeared to end in failure. The gang was taken aback by his change in behavior but they assumed it him stressing over the job at hand. Perhaps he didn't want to deal with Aki Izayoi anymore but still wanted the money. Yusei wasn't someone that focused on his work; he was laidback that enjoyed some liquor or a smoke. He was always more focused on the money rather than the person they were hired to help. So it added more confusion to why does he wanted to help Aki Izayoi with her problem?
"Yusei, you been at this for days. I know it's not my place but you seemed to have this determination on finding Miss Izayoi's father. You usually had us do a lot of the work. You didn't care as long as we got paid in prior hires." Kiryu remarked him as he pressed his back to the wall with his arms crossed.
"It's true Yusei. Don't tell me you're actually doing something without money involved?" Jack answered as he held out his cell phone as he was looking at a message from his girlfriend Carly. He planned to have a safe location they could meet up for a night of sex. With everyone knowing about it there was no reason to hide it anyone to his relief. The problem was if their leader was planning something, it would have to wait a while longer. It's been over a week since they been apart to go help their friends save Aki Izayoi. After all, he was getting paid to keep her safe so he had to do abandon what he was doing if she was in danger from a rival gang. Was another going to show up on their doorstep to try and fight them? It's one of the reasons he knew he had to stay put until they moved away from this hideout at least. Jack was always someone that had kept his promises because he had a sense of honor.
"You're no better. Texting your girlfriend so you can plan for sex. I mean you can't be apart with Carly for more than a week. It's really pathetic if you ask me Jack. I am sure she finds you awful in the sack." Crow added as he began to laugh, Jack was infuriated by the comment as he whacked him back of the head. "Ouch." He let out in pain as he rubbed the back of his head. "You have some nerve Jack. That was a joke."
"While you're making remarks about me. Yusei and Miss Izayoi haven't really left each other's side. He's always in her bedroom . . . unless she has fallen asleep. Ever since Yusei saved her from Royce, Miss Izayoi has been completely attached to him. It's like she views him as day and night like her primary protector. Miss Izayoi has trouble sleeping unless Yusei comes to see her. That's the perfect chance to take advantage of her, once she gets over this trauma. She would do almost anything Yusei ask him I am sure. So why not have so fun on the side with such a beautiful girl." Jack had insisted as he expected to be something his friend would want to do. Not even aware that the pair had already had lots of sex, it was just something they had to keep a secret. "If I was in your situation. I would certainly take the chance-"
"What do you mean by that?" Crow interrupted as he tries to suppress the anger as his hand formed into a fist. He knew that Jack was implying that Yusei to attempt to have sex with Miss Izayoi because she at the moment appeared to be into him. It was something that passes because it was something so traumatic and Yusei was the first person she ended up seeing. So Yusei just became her emotional support throughout this whole deal. Crow did wonder if Yusei would attempt to take advantage of the woman by asking for sex. His friend did have a reputation as he claimed to be with beautiful woman even though he never really seen any of them beforehand. "Yusei isn't going to try his weasel his way into having sex with our client. You're being ridiculous."
"You're only saying that because you're jealous." Kiryu addressed offhandedly to Crow. "It should be expected it from someone that has absolutely no chance with the woman."
"I mean Miss Izayoi has this hero worship over Yusei. He should take advantage of it and FINALLY get laid." Jack nonchalantly answered in his posh accent with a wide grin on his face. He thought that he would be proud of his friend for having a night of sex that he rightfully deserved. "You know I am right about this. So good for it."
"Why are you asking me to do that?" Yusei answered as he stopped typing before spinning around on the armchair to face Kiryu. He clenched his teeth while trying to think of a believable excuse to stop this increase suspicion. After all he promised Aki to keep their sexual encounters a secret from everyone. Not only that but he had his own reputation to consider, so no one knew he wanted to do on his own accord. He knew that the gang members would "W-well . . . I don't know about offering sex would be the best thing. Miss Izayoi's getting tired of this constant traveling. This near rape attempt had made her come into grips with reality. Miss Izayoi just told me she'll pay us double her original offered. There's nothing more going on-"
"I am torn whether or not I want to believe you. If it were for the trauma I am sure she would be all over you right now. She's just waiting for you to kiss her." Jack remarked to Yusei, who was going to keep insisting to his friend to at least try. "When she wakes up . . . at least talk to her or something. Just to see if she's into you. She wants to have sex with you but is too traumatized with the whole set of events that just happened. At least give her a chance and stop distracting yourself with all this research Yusei. Is this because you're afraid of getting hurt again? Just like that whole relationship with that French girl-what was her name?"
"It was Sherry if I am mistaken. And Yusei was the one that ended it." Kiryu added as he finally moves away from the wall. He could see Jack constantly insisting that Yusei should make a move on Aki Izayoi. Yusei "Besides you guys should stop pestering Yusei. He clearly doesn't want to have sex with the girl. At least not right now. After all it's wrong to take advantage of something like hero worship." He leans down to try and calm his friend as Kiryu put a hand on Yusei's shoulder. "Don't worry I have your back." Kiryu whispered in his ear before moving back as he took a beer that he gotten from the cooler. That was on the side of the desk. He removed the cap before he took a big sip from it as he felt the taste of alcohol down his throat. The burning as swallowed was refreshing to say the least.
"I don't know why you expect me to do something so preposterous!" Yusei irritably tells them as he turns around before going back to the computer. Yes, he was continuing to lie but he had to try to sound convincing that he wasn't into the relationship to have sex. That no one would be able to pressure him to do such a thing. Though someone like Jack would be persist until he sees results. Yusei decided it was better to ignore it as he started to continue typing on the keyboard as he knew it was close to figuring it out. He didn't need all these distractions, Yusei had a moment of clarity happen as he suddenly thinks he has encrypted the code. "Yes, I think I got it!" He pressed the ENTER button on the keyboard but to his disappointed nothing changed and it still resulted in ERROR. Yusei slammed a fist to the keyboard in frustration.
"Nice try." Kiryu replied. "I wish I can do more to help, I never have been good with computers."
"Besides you should take a break. See if Miss Izayoi is up and-" Jack continued in his attempts to convince Yusei but he quickly interrupted the statement.
"I don't want to talk about this anymore Jack!" Yusei answered as he got up from the desk and walked away.
Jack decided he would take matter in his own hands to make the scenery more romantic for the two. If he couldn't convince Yusei, perhaps he would have to get his other gang members involved. Jack knew Crow would never get into it because of his own pervertedness for the red head. He would sabotage his attempts get Yusei to have sex. So he can only work with Kiryu, but he needed more as he decides to send a message to Carly through his phone. His plans never fail but the key is to think of the right time and opportunity for it to be effective.
"Things would certain change… eventually." Jack answered with determination in his voice as he sends a message through his phone before shutting it off. Crow tried to peek over at the screen but balanced himself when Jack moved away. It appeared to be that he was messaging Carly but then again he wasn't sure about the number. He didn't have a chance to take another look since Jack had placed it back in his pocket. Crow wanted to know what his friend was planning since he wanted to get Yusei and Aki Izayoi alone together. The very thought of the two of them in each other arms as their bare bodies touched while they kissed each other. Why does Jack so badly want Yusei to get laid with Aki?
"Wait up Jack! ...Come on Kiryu." Crow called out as he started to follow Jack as he left the room. Was Jack already planning to make the scenery more romantic? All his plans were going to fail since he was going sabotage his plans, thought Crow.
"No . . . it's okay. I don't want to drag you into this. I am just going to have another beer." Kiryu added as he took his third bottle from the cooler. He bit down on the cap and took it off before spitting it, Kiryu put his head back as the alcohol ran down his throat. "I'll be in here finishing the rest of these"
"Actually I think you had enough." Crow scolded before he ran over to grab the cooler.
"If you need me or Jack. I will be trying to prevent his plans for Yusei and Miss Izayoi to have sex. It's not going to happen as long as I am breathing. Miss Izayoi is meant to be with me! I don't know how Jack got this sick idea of them making love. I am going to throw up if I keep thinking about it". He nauseously told him while holding his stomach; he took one of the beers in an attempt to calm his nerves. Crow took a sip but there was no change into how he was feeling. "No still doesn't make me feel better." He closed the door behind him leaving Kiryu to ponder in his thoughts. It was Kiryu that wasn't going to get drunk at this point, Crow needed it more than ever. The worst feeling in the world right now is the possibility that Yusei and Aki Izayoi could end up fallen in love. How was he going to foil his friend's plans for them?
Yusei walked down the hallway before he stopped in front of Aki's door. He began to wonder if she was still asleep and didn't want to bother her. However he had to make sure Aki didn't wake up after another nightmare. What if he started to walk away but she was calling out for him again? Yusei took a deep breath before he opened the door. Aki appeared to be sleeping to his relief though she may have been moving around a bit. Her arm was above her head as she rested on the pillow. Her large b*** were pushed out more from her nightgown that was more like a show for him. Yusei had felt more that the universe was just to trying to mock him. It was for the best to avoid temptation as he closed his eyes but stopped in worry when Aki starts making screaming notices.
"NNNNOOO! GGET AAWAY FROM ME! STOPPP!" Aki yelled out before sitting up on her bed and began to cry again. She gripped the bed sheets tightly as Aki tried to calm herself. Her body was sweating and in heavy breaths while holding her wrist to stop her arm from shaking. Aki was afraid to look around because she still believed that Royce was there. That there was a knife to her throat when he attempted to rip her clothes off to have his way with her. She appeared to have lost her voice but had to find it to scream out one name-"YUSEI!"
"Aki, it's okay. I am right here." Yusei gently cooed as he made his way back in the room. He tried to pretend that he hadn't been checking up on her like he usually did.
He laid in bed beside her; she had placed her head on his chest. Even though he felt that it was wrong, he couldn't help but kiss Aki's forehead. Even though he assumed that she would attempt to fight him because of the nightmares of her near rape. She didn't do anything but tighten her embrace before he sighed in relief. Yusei could feel her heavy breathing as he wiped he held her tightly in his arms. Aki didn't seem like she was able to keep herself together before taken off his brown glove. He wiped away her tears with his fingers because he couldn't stand to see her this way. Yusei just wanted to comfort her, and find a way to strip her of all these fears.
"I am so glad you're here Yusei." Aki confessed as she buried her face into his shirt as her jacket was pulled off him. Both of them lay on the bed as Aki covered them with the sheets. His muscular arms wrapped around her waist. He moved one arm up and down her back to put her at ease. Yusei wasn't sure if he wasn't if Aki was attempting anything with him. She was too distressed for the two of them to commence into anything physical. Yusei taken aback by what Aki had said to him next while he glanced at his love. "Just don't leave my side. I need you with me always."
"You need me?" Yusei asked before his cheeks started to fluster. Jack telling him to take advantage of her has entered his mind. Did she really come to view him as her hero? He began to wonder what was going on in her mind. The last thing he wanted to do was attempt the very same thing that Royce did. It would make him no better than that heartless monster that killed his fellow gang member and friend. He didn't want to believe in Aki's words because a woman never gave her this wanting like she did. "I am not the type of person no one wants. Even my own father didn't pay attention to me."
"Yusei, don't say things like that." She told Yusei before lifting her head as she tenderly touched his cheek. Aki didn't like how he was so insecure about himself because of what happened in his past. She wouldn't blame him since he had a Crime Boss for a father. From Yusei perspective, he was a man that would have sold him for money. Yusei knew was how to be a criminal despite being raised in an orphanage for several years. Being under the care of a strict but loving woman like Martha and had Jack, Kiryu and Crow as foster brothers. Aki only saw was a heroic, young man that deeply cared about her. "Every time I have needed you since this whole incident that I don't want to even speak of-you were always be able to be there for me. You make all these nightmares with your comforting words. If you're given in to your doubts, does that mean I have to as well-?"
"NO AKI!" Yusei interrupted as he put a finger to her lips to quiet her. "You're right. I shouldn't have misgivings. I've only been trying to be positive for your sake. The truth is I've been trying to figure out that secret disk because I think it could help lead to your father's whereabouts. For the past few days I been hacking as I tried to encrypt the codes. Not too long ago I had just failed again. You wouldn't see me as your hero anymore since you will have doubts about my capabilities. All I ever want to do is attempt to find your father to make your happy. I just want to bring a smile back onto your face. Aki, I just can't bear to see you coping in your own sadness. Just to have that that girl I have fallen-"
"Yusei, you don't need to say anymore." Aki interrupted him as she had sat up from the bed. The sleeve of nightgown had dropped in off her shoulder. She had put a hand to her chest before closing her eyes while taken in Yusei's words. This seemed to distract him from the interference of his attempted love confessions to Aki. Yusei found it harder to be alone with her with their bodies pressing together. She had nothing underneath her nightgown as if it was waiting for her. It remained silent for the next few minutes between the two of them. It was eventually broken when Aki had finally decided to speak up. "I understand."
"You do?" Yusei responded in bewilderment if he finally understood his feelings or was it something else? Aki opened her brown eyes as she turned around to stare into his cobalt blue ones. It was almost hypnotic as if he was being turned into stone by Medusa's glare. Much like a statue, he couldn't move as Aki attempted to lean in closer to him. Yusei could feel the brush of her lips that press against his own. It was more like teasing as it happened so quickly before Aki had pulled away. "Aki what's wrong? Are you having another panic attack, it's okay if you can't move on passed this? Don't try to give in your desire for sex for my sake. I will wait for you as long as it takes. Until you're ready".
"You really don't mean that!" Aki cried out as she found comfort from the warmth of their bodies during their embrace. Perhaps it was out of tiredness that his words had touched her heart. She had never felt so vulnerable and frightened in her life. How could someone like Yusei be so patient and understanding to her... Was he just doing this because she was paying him to... For him in the end there would be something waiting in their friends with benefits relationship. Aki knew it was easier to reward him with sex if she gotten through this ordeal. Yusei supportive nature had given her this yearning within the past week with this desire to be intimate with him. All those times, it was Yusei that went out of his way to save her from her kidnapper and near rape. She had a change in feelings whenever they were together from that point onward. Even though Aki didn't understand any of it? She just brushed it off, so she could convey how thankful she was in a physical way. Her mind blocking her from moving forward because she was still suffering from her traumatic experience.
"Yes, why wouldn't I?" Yusei insisted, Aki pushed herself away from him. Perhaps she wanted to believe his words but Aki still wasn't sure if he meant it. Maybe it was more because she had uncertainties because of her trust issues. Even though she knew that what a gang did to her shouldn't be something she takes out on other men. Was there a fear that always been inside her that lead to her getting hurt again? Aki always tried to remain positive no matter what the situation but you can only go so far with this suffering. "Aki-"
"Well you can easily have sex with other woman. We're not bound to each other Yusei. In fact it would be easy for a guy that's as good looking as you to be with any woman. I am just one of many you full around with. Our relationship has been nothing more than that. Sure we know some things about each other's past. Maybe it was better that you forget about me." Aki confessed as her eyes became tearful when she confessed to Yusei. She took her legs before folding up her knees before tucking them in an embrace. There was no way that Yusei could love someone that he always had to rescue.
"Aki, I don't know what you're talking about. You know how much I care about you. I am not using you to fulfill sexual pleasures. I don't need any of those things. We have a friendship, something much more than that." He had told Aki as she was taken aback to his embrace from behind. Yusei thought it was more appropriate then kissing her because visually seeing him would make things better. Her cheeks began to fluster from the warmth of their bodies. However it gave her assurance that she needed before losing the grip from her legs. As the formed around on the bed much like a snake. Aki closed her eyes as they lay down while using placing her head on Yusei's chest.
Suddenly the door unlocked, Aki was irritated that Yusei forgot to lock it when she came inside. Unless it was with Yusei all she wanted to do was be alone. She moved off of Yusei because they couldn't be seen cuddling in bed together. This made her feel much more vulnerable without that security as she took the bed sheets and closed her eyes. It was for the best to make whoever was visiting believe she was asleep. Yusei thought it was for the best to not question anything because of the state she was in. He only could angry at himself for not making sure that the door was lock. It was too close to call of them getting caught for all they knew was leading to something more intimate. Regardless of the circumstances were conflicting for both of them.
"Well Miss Izayoi had finally managed to get to sleep." Yusei lied as he got out of bed as he took his jacket before putting his arms through the sleeves to put it back on. Kiryu wondered why he wonder take his jacket off it wasn't that warm in the room. "I know what you're thinking but Miss Izayoi didn't have much covering her. It makes her feel uncomfortable when we talk since her near rape. So I let her use my jacket. I really just more of a gentleman than I would like to admit." He smirked as Yusei could only hope that Kiryu believed his excuses.
"Oh really? If you say so." Kiryu answers as he put a hands in his pocket while he shook his head. Did he fully believe on what Yusei was telling him? That was something he was so unsure of since he saw Aki was still awake as she laid down. It did make him suspicious on his friend's words even though there was no proof there was anything going on between the two. If he didn't see it than nothing was going on as he was considered. "Perhaps you can get back to trying to figure out how to encrypt that coding to find out what Divine's hiding. Well before Miss Izayoi started calling for you because she woke up from another nightmare. Getting yourself all distracted-"
"I told you nothing is going on between us." Yusei interrupted his statement as he put his hand on the doorknob. He quickly tried to hide his blushing face so Kiryu wouldn't attempt to point anything out. To his chagrin he was always observe of his surroundings. One slip up could mean that he would know they're in a relationship. It was more embarrassing since Kiryu was always like an older brother figure. While he never pressure Yusei into having sex with woman like Jack did. Besides himself, Kiryu was always the most mature since he was the oldest of the gang.
"I did say anything." Kiryu answered with a wide smirk on his face since Yusei was so quick to defend himself. He was sure that his friend did have feelings for Aki Izayoi, not that he would ever admit this type of thing to anyone. It was because Yusei was the quiet and reserved leader of their gang. There was a point in time when they first left the orphanage that Yusei couldn't deal with leading the gang under his guidance. He had temporary took over the position since he had more experience. However after failing on a mission, Yusei was the one that took charge and rescued them from Team Phoenix. The problem was he had a lack of confidence in himself despite this 'bad boy' image he created on the outside. It's what he wanted to be, someone that was intimidating to people that came across him. Yusei wanted people to fear him before he could show any trace of weakness.
"W-well, I better get going. If I want to get a trace on Miss Izayoi's father location. I need to keep hacking . . . I know I been close to a breakthrough. Besides I know it's the one thing that would cheer her up with this whole ordeal she had with Team Phoenix. I tried to assure her that their either dead or arrested so she has her revenge. That doesn't stop all the nightmares of her attack. Come on let's head back to the computer." Yusei asked as he raised an eyebrow at his friend before he realized Kiryu wasn't following along behind him as he started to leave. "Aren't you coming?"
"I'll be there soon. Just want to deal with a situation with our client here." Kiryu tells Yusei with a nod of assurance. Yusei appeared to take the hint that he intended to help Aki with this situation. It's much like he had always advised him when he was a teenager. Like what happened with him, she was just someone that was confused. "I mean talking to her appears to be even a bigger job as it is."
"Good luck with that. Miss Izayoi has only talked to me and I had to trick her. She's too emotionally distressed.". Yusei advised to his friend as he put a hand to his should. "I recommend you be gently when asking her questions. She's very sensitive to certain things and may not respond."
"I think that's something I can handle." Kiryu insisted. "I mean I had to deal with your troubles. Miss Izayoi needs to get over this. She's been in bed for nearly a week. Perhaps talking to someone else would give her guidance that she needs. Now stop stalling so I can talk with Miss Izayoi." He guided Yusei at the door before closing it behind him as he leaned against the door. "I hope Kiryu is able to help you Aki." Yusei whispered before he headed back to the office to work on the computer. This was something that could continue to take either hours or days. He wasn't even sure but Yusei knew this was for the woman he loved. No matter what it took, he wasn't going to give up on this challenge. Yusei walked down the hallway; unknowingly Kiryu was listening in as he was waiting for him to leave. He turned around to look at the 'sleeping' form of Aki Izayoi on the bed. "Are you pretending to be asleep because I am here?"
Aki didn't respond as her eyes remained open but she chose to remain at the wall. She really hasn't spoken to anyone outside of the group beside Yusei. Unless it was Crow trying to woo her in his failed attempts to have sex or they were having a gang meeting. Since she had made a deal and had lots of sex with Yusei, he was the only person she could confide in with her problems. Yusei had told her that Kiryu was like an older brother figure even though he remained quiet most of the time. He always had your back when it really counted. It was only because Yusei said it he was a good person that Aki knew she had to at least give him a chance. Even though she had doubts on what his motive was to begin with.
"I know you can hear me. So I am going to speak anyway. I am sure with being a senator's daughter there has been drawbacks to your past. People have used you for their own personal gains so it gave you trust issues. You have been living the high class life that deep down you have been trying to escape it. Yes, you do want to save your father but does that mean you want to go back to that life-" Kiryu addressed before Aki sat up, she through a pillow that was beside her in anger. She was aggravated on all these expectations he was making about her. Did he research her past from the articles through the internet? It felt more like she was some kind of project that everyone needed to know about for a paper. There was no respect or control when you have to maintain this perfect image.
"Don't make assumptions about me!" Aki yelled at him as she grabbed another pillow before preparing to throw it again. She raised it over her head aiming it at him. "I know your one of Yusei's friends but that doesn't mean you're mine. I don't need someone I don't know telling me stuff that's fiction. You don't know the type the life I had just by reading articles in a newspaper or from the news. I had a content life with my father before all of this".
"Yusei said you would be difficult. No wonder he gets into arguments with you. You're clearly denial about your own problems. Either that or you can't admit you're wrong". Kiryu sighed and took a deep breath before calling out to Aki. "Come on Miss Izayoi. I am trying to help you with your problem." Kiryu answered as Aki had lowered the pillow. The truth of the matter was Jack had sent him to talk with the girl. He had told his friend that he wanted no part in trying to set up Yusei and Aki so they can have sex. However Jack had put him aside after he lost track of Crow, who's been following him around to try and stop him. There was no guarantee that she had romantic feelings for Yusei at all. Kiryu believed that this whole thing was just a waste of time. Jack had promised to buy him his favorite expensive chocolates if he insisted with this plan. Going for the weakness was always how he managed to take advantage of the situation.
"What are you talking about?" Aki questioned before she covered herself with the bed sheet. The only person she wanted to see her breasts or naked body was Yusei Fudo. It was more because he was the only one that gave her pleasure when they were in bed. There was also the matter her tattoo had a chance at being seen by another member of Team Satisfaction. Yusei was the only person she had entrusted this secret too. He wouldn't have gone back on his word and revealed it to anyone? That couldn't be the case at all since Kiryu would have told her not to bother hiding it. She could feel the heat go to her cheeks before brushing it off as embarrassment. Aki had touched her bandage, there was no cute their anymore but she had to present the illusion there still was one. This was because her tattoo had managed to glow and heal her injuries when she touched her hand to it. Yusei told her to keep it a secret so no one would find about it once they discovered it a few nights before. He gently had placed bandages on them before she snuggled up in his arms. "If you assuming I have secrets. I don't have any. So get out of my room."
"Well appears you aren't having any nightmares." Kiryu remarked while he risen up from the floor after dodging one of the pillows that was thrown at him. He had dusted off the dirt from his clothes as he moved in closer. This was his chance when she was taken aback. Kiryu wanted to help Aki in his own way and really didn't care on getting Aki to admit any feelings for Yusei. If they did, it would come at their own time. He believed deceiving or pushing the two into having sex wasn't something he wasn't sure if he should agree too. "That you were may have faked having these bad dreams so you wouldn't be alone. The first two days or so, Yusei's always checking up on you to make sure your safe. Rather than face your problems, you have other people protect you. I understand things can be dangerous. However you tend to push people away when you want to get close to them. Yusei's a perfect example . . . am I right?"
"I don't like being alone... I don't like being scared." Aki confessed as tears began to stream down her cheeks. It was the first time she had really admitted that out loud. It scared her even more because not even Yusei knew about it. She was telling this to a complete stranger. Even though she had promised Yusei to tell him her problems, it made her feel guilty. Neither of them was in a relationship with each other but they were friends. Aki knew that she had to stop pretending, even though it wasn't lies. Royce did make her feel helpless in an emotion sense. That deep down she was holding herself back from wanting to have sex with Yusei all this time. It's all those images of what happened to her that she had to banish from her thoughts. To find her father, she had to press forward in all counts. They could remain in the Team Satisfaction hideout forever. For the first time in nearly a week, Aki had stepped onto the wooden floor and stood up on her own two feet. "I feel like I whole new person. We better tell Yusei . . ." She opened the door to the room, not before turning around as she stared at Kiryu. "Oh and thanks for your help."
Kiryu watched her as she walks her way down the hall while he followed not far behind. Jack and Crow were standing outside as the former gave a thumb up gesture that Kiryu returned. Not revealing to him that it was nothing but lies. Jack would sure be made if he knew that he didn't convince Aki to have sex with Yusei. Kiryu had built up her confidence, which was a step forward to get through any situation.
"Miss Izayoi, I am so glad to see you back on your feet." Crow addressed as he took Aki's hand and gently pressed his lips to it. Aki pulled it back in disgust as she wiped it off on the back of her red robe.
"We haven't seen you up in bed for a week. This is a change." Jack addressed as he couldn't hold back the smile on his face since he believed that his plan was being set into motion. Aki was coming to Yusei to talk with him, and he was sure that Yusei was finally going to get laid. His friend certainly needed to have his stress reduced. What would be better than being smooching and getting naked with a beautiful girl? He saw it as a perfect gift to give his their leader.
"Yes, well I wanted to talk with Yusei. Kiryu had talked to me. I think I have finally gotten over my problem. And I want to tell Yusei what I am feeling." Aki answered though neither of the two knew she was meaning a completely different topic.
"Oh really?" Jack acted like he didn't have a clue to what was happening. Aki remained oblivious to his wide grin as he murmured a 'you're welcome' under his breath that was directed toward Yusei.
"Noooo-"Crow started to let out as Jack elbowed him in the stomach as a warning to not intervene with his plan. "I mean that's s-so great." He said this with absolute chagrin on the idea his best friend and Aki Izayoi could be potentially going to discuss having sex. It was the last thing he wanted and it was an absolute failure to stop this from happening.
"Don't let us stop you. Go right on ahead." Jack insisted as he started to open the door as Aki enthusiastically had walked in but stopped as she stared at an empty chair. Yusei wasn't in his room as they followed in after her. "Yusei's not here?"
"Yes!" Crow let out in relief because it meant Yusei and Aki weren't going to have sex. He realized that everyone heard, so he quickly coughed before correcting himself. "I-I mean it's really bad. But look on the screen. He managed to hack into the secret disk so that means he's going to where the tracker is. We need to go after him. Who knows what he'll do after he nearly when crazy to get Miss Izayoi out of Team Phoenix's hideout by infiltrating it himself?" He didn't realize he was saying to much as Aki was touched on what he was trying to do. Aki had nothing but worry as Yusei could get hurt or worse if he was going after Divine. Why was he being so reckless for her sake?
"Out of my way . . . I need to go." Aki cried out as she had run back the hallway passed Jack, Crow and Kiryu. She was out of sight as they weren't aware of her own plans to follow Yusei.
"Now you upset her. Nice going you idiot." Kiryu answered as he whacked Crow in back of the head. He had quickly decided to follow her as the rest of them had tried to gather their thoughts. Crow had conflicted feelings on the situation and didn't say a word.
"I can't believe we have deal with him disappearing again." Jack answers. "Does he love to seek danger or is he just foolish?"
Author's Note: Well that's the chapter. I decided on Jack opposing Crow and wants Yusei to get laid. It's going to add humor into to the story later on. Especially with his attempts into getting Yusei and Aki alone to have sex. And the two of them have to keep their sexual relationship a secret from the rest of the gang. LOL. Crow attempts at trying to sabotage it so he could be the one to have sex with Aki. Even though that's the only thing he really even wants with her.
I wanted Aki to start a friendship with another member of Aki's gang. It can't be Crow since he too busy, trying to woo her so they can have sex. A feeling that's not mutual and in fact makes her uncomfortable. Jack is hasn't been around much due to staying at Martha's or sneaking off to have sex with Carly.
Is Aki using her nightmares as excuse? Well I will say she was definitely afraid at first with her near rape. However with Yusei come to visit her . . . maybe it's more of a reason behind than that. Though she does have trouble in her attempts to have sex because Aki was emotional scarred. It's more of confliction to answer everyone's question. The answer is more yes and no. Yes she's afraid but refused to come into term with it much like her past. Yusei was like her security blanket….her form of protection that she relied on.
With Yusei disappearance at the end of the chapter, is there that constant worry about Divine and him confrontation. Why is he going off alone with the rest of his gang once again? Did he manage to hack into the secret disk and learn something he wasn't supposing too? Is he trying to impress Aki by finding his father by himself? Like he feels he needs to prove their relationship is more than just sex.