Of Winter and Spring
by: Eniar (nsmx_01@yahoo.com)
Standard disclaimers apply.
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Act 02 – Akito
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"I think Akito's kind." Haruka stated.
Hatori coughed violently as the whole mug of coffee almost poured into his air pipe. He tried to gasped for air as his hand fumbled for a tissue to cover his mouth as he coughed. His teary eyes were trying to focus at Haruka, who rushed quickly to his aid. That statement definitely caught his attention and caught him off guard. Although from what she said, she seemed very sincere and he understand that. Its just that only a few Souma family was getting along well with Akito, and if they do get long well, it's probably for their own benefit. To think that *cough cough* someone actually believes that Akito is kind is somewhat*cough cough*...odd. It was a good thing that Shigure and Ayame wasn't here, if they heard this they would probably---. Hatori cleared his throat with relief.
"Are you alright?" she asked worriedly. Hatori could see the glint of worry in her eyes, those type of eyes are the easiest to know what kind of emotion the person is having, she was like Kana in many ways...
"Yes. It just happened that my coffee went down the wrong pipe." he said, he paused for a moment and continued. "What makes you think that Akito is...kind...?"
"Well, I was one of the interns who were desperate to look for an on-the-job-training." she told him. "And then, I happen to literally bump into Akito. I quickly apologized, I thought he was going to yell at me like everyone does, " she added. "all he did was smile and pick up the resumes that I scattered all over the street. And then," she continued. "he learned that I was looking for a job and he told me to go here and I'll be working as your assistant." she said. "I was so happy that I thank him a couple of times and I asked for his name so that I could repay him one day. " she smiled. "I remember him say that I was lucky to be hired here because only close family members are allowed to work here. I guess that means he's really kind because he used his time just to help me."
There was an abrupt knock on the door and it creaked open. They both quickly turned to see who it was. "Oh, I'm sorry," Akito said. "Did I interrupt you?"
"No." Hatori replied flatly. "I was actually expecting you to drop by for your regular check up."
"Hello Akito-san!" she beamed. "I didn't know you regularly go here."
"I forgot to tell you that Akito's specialty is to get sick often." Hatori announced.
"I see..." she said, examining Akito.
"Don't be too mean Hatori." Akito said.
Haruka took Akito's hand and smiled. "Well then, let's do our best to make you healthy!"
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"A heart that always believes..." Tohru said, as Hatori looked at her. "I think people like Haruka-san...is amazing..."
"She always believed that Akito is kind..." Hatori said softly.
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"I'll be back ok? Don't you dare leave the room!" Haruka waved at Akito and left the room.
Akito walked towards Hatori and wrapped his arm around Hatori's shoulder. "Was my gift perfect?" he smiled slyly. "She looks just like Kana doesn't she?...So innocent...so kind...so perfect...Just make sure you won't fall in love...or you'll regret it..."
Haruka suddenly entered the room.
"Oh, I was just saying good bye to Hatori...We'll be seeing again…Haruka." Akito said.
"Yah…we'll be seing again, bye!"
Haruka looked at Hatori at the corner of her eye, she knew he was distressed about something, as if Hatori wanted to tell it to her but he was being held back..."Anou..."
"Akito was right when he said that. 'It is a closed family.'" Hatori said coldly. "The Souma Family is not what you seemed it is..."
"Huh..?...I...I don't...understand..." she said almost whispering.
From that time Haruka was certain that the Souma family was no ordinary family clan, it was dark, closed and mysterious...Her heart was beating rapidly, she was scared. She didn't know if she was ready to know the secret of the Souma family.
Author Notes:
If you'll look closely Hatori said closed family while Akito said close, It seemed that Hatori is giving off some clues to Haruka, the mystery is just starting…the question is will he fall for Haruka knowing there will be a consequence? Or is this another of Akito's tricks for Hatori to fall into the trap? Anyhow, keep those replies coming I truly appreciate that. ^_^ Ja~
