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Chapter 10: Speed

Haku's P.O.V.

1:41 p.m.


Although it took me a while going from visiting Shuu, and back to Tanaka's mansion, I still made sure I came here as fast as I could. But things are a bit difficult with everyone around the house, so I'm glad Kaito was okay with me taking him to a nearby bar. I began to contemplate till the waiter placed our drinks on the table, bowed, then walked away from our booth. He slowly pushed my drink towards me before finally saying, "How soon?" he simply told me. I eyed the bluenette and his cold expression. An expression that always causes chills from both fear and attraction. ... I can admit that to the very least. But hell, we're lucky that no one really pays much mind to him, but for some odd reason people will notice if they don't see him perform.

"His case has been bounced, making his release date within the next two days. I already got Shuu into signing the papers to notify the facility that I'll be the one to come get him. So all that's next is to wait, other than to scavenge around for some medical equipment for him to use." I then paused and brought the small glass up to my lips, and took a sip of the mixed drink of whiskey and coke as Kaito stirred his drink around, causing a clanking sound to emit by the ice cubes. But before he could continue, he snapped his attention towards the bartender by the bar, whistled to grab his attention, and said, "Bring the whole bottle of vodka."

This had caused the man to nod his head and motion for the waiter to bring it to our table.

"Here you are sir." The waiter briefly said as he placed the cold bottle on the table, then began to walk away. "... Those bastards are starting to tempt me to do things now, and yet I somewhat have enough patience to endure their nonsense" He told me before he finally decided to drink from his cup. "Fuckers keep more surveillance over me than a camera, so if they want to play that secretive crap with me, then I'll make sure to use a silent-pistol on their asses. ... All except for Miku and Rin, but Tanaka won't be killed."

"Tanaka won't be killed? What made you decide not to?" I rose a brow to the bluenette. "Unless the two of you made an agreement."

He only shook his head and sat his glass back down on the table. "Anyone could kill a person, but I'm going to make sure the company doesn't have power anymore. The only person who has it, even after death, is Tanaka. I know damn well he has a secret Will that his attorneys are most likely aware of. If he dies, then the company chair will be given to someone from the Sony company. And what will they do? Start working on getting Miku and Rin back, request a man-hunt towards me, try to retrieve Len; who will be very unstable, and put him in rehab while trying their best to put me in prison. And all of this can be caused by the death of a single man. ... As coward Tanaka appears, he does have power. ... All I'm going to do is break him down. Just toy with him." Toy with Tanaka? This kind of makes me question how much time Kaito had to have created this future theory. But as much as it scares me a little, I don't have a saying in any of this. Nor do I have the slightest thought of calling quits with Kaito, cause if I do, then I know by heart that at the very moment I try to mention backing out, he will start to have murderous plans for me like the speed of light. ... And there will be no escaping this crazy fucker. But hey. It's not like I would be stupid enough to make a decision like that.

"I see." I briefly responded. It still amazes me how not a single person he lives with is aware of his true nature, except Tanaka. ... I would think Meiko has a basic knowledge of him being cold because she "was" created around the same time he was. But I know by heart that she knows nothing of the sinister side to him. ... I pray that she knows nothing of it. ... I don't want her to get in the mix and die because of the situation. She's still my friend. ... I'm going to have to secretly hint things so she can get away, or at least try to convince Kaito to spare her. "If you plan to kill every except for Tanaka and Len, then what would be the point to murder Luka and Meiko? The two knew nothing of the incident, nor could they do anything within the trial. Meiko, especially her, was the first to try to comfort Len throughout the case." I then told him.

This had caused him to stare at me blankly and remain silent.

I can only wonder what's going through that head of his. But I can only pray that it's nothing bad.

He simply reached and dug through his pockets to pull out some money to leave on the table and said, "I'm aware that she's your best friend." My body grew cold the very second I heard that sentence escape his lips as he rose from his seat. "Whether or not they live, it all depends if they get in my way. And if they do live, then they will need to keep quiet or else they'll get the same treatment as Miku and Rin. ... And I doubt anyone would want that." And with that, he pulled his hoodie over his head and began walking away quietly.

Right when I watched him exit out the front door, I then let out a deep breath before downing the rest of my drink in a single gulp. Shit. The only way Meiko won't get in his way is if she's not in that house! ... Think Haku, think. I then closed my eyes for a second. I'm going to have to be careful with telling Meiko. If I don't, then I know she'll try to interfere like it's nothing. Not only that, but Kaito could catch me slipping. And I remember him telling me long ago that if I betray him, then my spot will be easily replaced as if I never existed. ... and I know damn well who he's talking about. ... That green-haired bitch that's his secret ally. Fuck! I'm going to have to be careful when I'm doing this.

Kaito's P.O.V. 3:01 p.m.

"Ehh? How surprising. What has Meiko done for her that's worth saving? This isn't an anime, so she can't say the gift of friendship."

The sound of her laughter began to fill the phone as I sat quietly on the edge of my bed. I didn't find the worth in staying at that bar. I can't risk having Haku commit a plan that won't work, and I know she'll allow Meiko to do as she please out of sympathy. "Friendship or not, if she doesn't succeed in getting Meiko to leave and keep quiet, not only will my plans heavily shift, but everyone will die. And this is something she's not realizing, which makes her foolish." I told Gumi as my gaze remained glued onto the window, looking at the blue sky. The sky is the same color as Len's eyes, except it's not as beautiful... "But nonetheless, I have a task for you as my guard-dog."

"... I've been waiting to get back out in the field with you, Kaito. Whatever you need done, I got your back." She casually told me. And with that, I responded, "I need you to keep watch over Haku's actions. The time she tries to inform Meiko of my intentions, observe Meiko. If she gives the slightest notion that she's going to rebel against the idea and reject the scapegoat Haku is trying to offer to her; I want you to tie up Meiko and tell Haku to kill her. If she fails to comply, kill Meiko, then Haku. I want her to know that I don't have time to carry her dead weight if she can't do something right. And this will show that if Meiko was truly her friend, then she'll think deeply to know that everyone will die if she attempts to run her mouth. So the scapegoat offer to spare her, and for me to stick to killing Miku and Rin, should be taken. So starting tomorrow, I need you to follow Haku around whether she likes it or not. And get it through her head that she better make Meiko understand the consequences if she falls out of line." I told her.

With a simple, "Understood."she got off the phone immediately. And I knew it was to only pinpoint Haku's location at the moment.

I tossed the cellphone elsewhere and allowed myself to lay on my back so I could face the ceiling. I want him as soon as possible, and yet everyone is trying to delay that from happening. See? They're all bad for him. They don't want him to be happy with me, and I thought I could trust Haku, but she's trying to make me and Len together, not happen. ... But Len wants to be happy. So I'll make him happy, and when he's happy, I'm happy. Right? Right?! Of course that's right. I then shot up from my bed and clutched onto my head, fisting a chunk of my hair. As much as my head hurts; my heart felt like it was being weighed down at the thought of Len. "I-I can make you happy. ... I can make you happy-, haha!" My body jolted from the uncontrollable laughs that escaped my lips.

To get to you, they'll have to deal with me. I mean who the hell do they think they're saving? Len doesn't need to be rescued by them! I'm already rescuing him, and I'm making him realize that he's being rescued. He doesn't need others. He doesn't need society when he has me. Neh, Len. Doesn't that sound right? Just the two of us inside a place far away from this hellhole. Your hair is yellow enough. Why need sunlight when you can just look in a mirror. "... No one is going to take you away. Especially after all we've been through, both when you're awake and when you're asleep-" (knock, knock- Clank! s.f.x.) soft knocks filled the room, along with the sound of my door opening and closing quickly.

I wasted no time turning my head to see Len leaning his back against my door, with a tub of ice-cream held against his chest, and two spoons clutched into his left hand.

With his cute lips curving upwards, he then whispered, "C-Can we eat ice-cream together?"