Quick A/N I'm going to try writing this chapter from first person pov (i.e you get the story from the character's pov as opposed to third person narrative )
Akito was being a whining jerk and decided to take over this chapter gomen
Chap 7 : He , the devil
A month have past since Kureno and Uo-chan said their vows in a small private Shinto ceremony. The guest list consisted of her father, Hatori-san and Me. Hana-chan was unable to make the trip from the States but made up for it with a gorgeous dinning room furniture set for the newly weds. The two spent their honey moon in Hawaii, a gift from Shigure-san. He wasn't present either as he had a very important out-of-town meeting that day. Whether or not it was coincidence I did not question him. It wasn't my nature to pry in matters that did not concern me and it would have been rude. All members of the Sohma had been forbidden to attend the wedding ; they were direct orders of Akito-san. Hatori somehow managed to attend and so far no repercussion from Akito. Atleast that what I had thought…
The head of the Sohma Clan spent most of his time in his room these days. He barely came out of his chamber except for rare outing in his private garden. Health wise he was neither well nor really ill. His body seem to have gain some strength though I could not attest to any improvement of his mind. If anything I should have seen it coming; he had been moodier than his usual state and often prone to burst of anger with minimal provocation. Last week he sent a maid to the hospital because she brought him a luke-warm tea. In his current state anything and anyone was at his mercy. Hatori, had been concerned enough to limit the number of visitors he could have in hopes of keeping others from his tirades and outbursts. I haven't told Hatori that I meet with Akito-san twice a week outside of my nursing duties. I did not want to worry him. I had made a promise to keep him company and read to him a couple hours a week. It wasn't much I had told myself.
Today was one of those days.
"Akito-san, may I come in?" I asked after knocking at the door to his room.
I got no reply
I made my way into the dark room closing the door behind me. I took a moment to adjust my vision to the dimness of my surroundings but soon my eyes found what they were searching for. Akito was sitting up in bed looking out aimlessly as if in a world of his own.
I fumble with the hem of my blouse nervously searching for words to break the deafly silence. He didn't make any move to acknowledge my presence.
"Anou …Akito-san, it's been almost 2 weeks since you've been in here. Staying locked up like this may not be goo-"
I stopped in mid sentence as he turned towards me with a look that made my blood run cold.
"what the hell do you know? Do you think you can understand me? DO YOU?" he yelled forming a fist.
"He chose that cunt over me…"
"You women think you have it all figured out don't you? That you can flaunt and use your bodies to steal what's RIGHTFUL MINE !"
"Akito-san, please try to calm down..it isn't good for you-"
"Shut up and come here"
I stood frozen in my spot; If only my legs would obey what my mind was screaming out "RUN"
"Tohru-san…I'm sorry I shouldn't have raised my voice like that" he said as the angry contorted feature on his face relaxed forming what appeared to be a smile.
"Do you accept my apology?"
He padded the empty space on his bed bidding me to come closer. Dare I disobey or do the sensible thing and bolt out the door as fast as I can? I hesitated briefly contemplating the latter. I don't know what it is about him but each day I seem more drawn to this broody ill tempered man. Man isn't quite a fitting term for Akito…more like a child…a lost bitter child who was never told the difference between right or wrong…someone who in desperate need of affection. I doubt this is what he wanted from me. I may be somewhat naïve in the ways of life but what I overheard between him and Kureno the night before his wedding revealed something about Akito I was unaware off.
Akito's pride had been wounded by Kureno's choice. But perhaps the loss of trust and love from the Jyunnishi bird had been the deepest blow to him. I don't pretend to understand what it is that they had but those were the impression I left with.
"Tohru-san…you look a little pale. Come closer" he bided in that low collective voice of his. I was once again brought back to my decision. I chose to stay and find out what it is I could do for him.
"I'm fine, Akito-san. " I finally responded as I took my place at the head of the bed.
"it's a nice day outside isn't it? I haven't seen the sunlight in weeks. " he continued looking towards the window draped in thick curtain shielding the light away from the dim room.
"yes…I think it might be good for you…ah!"
He startled me pulling me onto the bed next to him.
"I said come closer didn't I? Tohru-san you know how much I dislike being disobeyed right? " He whispered into my ears.
"silly silly girl…but I forgive you if you obey" he continued holding me by both hands.
"Akito-san please you are hurting me" I protested struggling to free myself from his iron-like grip. It's amazing how a boy so frail could possess such strength.
"Shut up" he said softly forcing me onto my back.
He hovered over my body staring at me with those dark piercing eyes. I couldn't help but shiver as if a cold breeze had made it way in the room.
" Plain…" he said outloud with a smirk plastered on his face. I looked at him a bit puzzled.
Akito POV
She was utterly lacking in beauty or grace; nothing that would explain to me what possibly could this girl have that attracted those ungrateful fools. Hatori had chosen this wench over me like that fool of Kureno had done with that low-class wench. If it wasn't for the bizarre circumstances surrounding my own family, I'd be inclined to think these women had simply bewitched them . But by all accounts Tohru Honda was too ordinary even to possess such powers. Whatever it was, I plan on finding out. I'll make this girl mine and slowly break her. I'm not one to make idle threats. I told her I'd make her regret intruding into my family and will see to it that she suffers.
I suppose I can't help but feel triumphant over this plain wench. She will be mine to do as I see fit.
"Was he everything you dreamt he'd be ?" I asked her as I trail my long finger nails up her inviting legs. Slut.
She blinked as if she didn't hear what I said.
"Don't play dumb with me, Tohru-san" I continue.
"Did he fuck you?" I smirked
I continued my quest further up reaching the junction between her hips and leg. Her skin, was very light, in contrast to her dark brown hair. Her eyelashes fluttered as she struggled beneath my weight. Her mouth tried to form words it couldn't complete.
"Akito-san , this isn't right please let me go." Tohru continued to struggle
"What if I don't want to?" I retorted.
She scrounge her face as if thinking momentarily.
"I'll scream for help if you don't" She replied back.
"Wrong answer, Tohru-san" I chuckled.
Kneeling in front of her, I slapped her gently and then put my hand over her mouth quickly to stop any more noise. Her eyelids fluttered again, then sprang open, then widened more with fear. I felt her throat muscles tighten. She thought about screaming, then thought better of it.
"Look at me," I said, and removed my hand, still keeping it close to her face.
"Akito-san?" she spat incredulously. "Please let me go"
"Be quiet," I said.
God, she was always saying something infuriating. Women were irritable that way, most not worth spitting on. I was tempted to slap her again, but had other things in mind at the moment.
"I can't—you promised that you wouldn' t --" she whimpered, staring at my clenched fist then looking fully at me.
"why are you doing this?"
Funny how her fear made her eyes watery, her voice shake like a child's, made her prettier than she was before. I could see the outline of her body against the light cotton top, the way her hair flowed down her back, her face streaked with tears. I smiled at her.
She searched my face for intent, panicking, frantic.
"did I say something to anger you?" she asked again, making eye contact with me.
"Shh, I just want you here by my side"
What I did next surprised even me. Lowering myself onto her I kissed her. Call me twisted but something about this girl repulse me but at the same time makes me wild…
To be continue