Eyes of the Heart
Author notes: All that have reviewed my story a big thank you.
Cloud X Solider: To answer your question about Tsukushi not knowing a perv when she sees one...She was young and not very knowledgeable about guys at the time, even though she was very impetuous. Oh and there will be other chapters like 6 with action in them. I'm glad you liked that aspect of it imagine me when I was writing it. I was getting all excited about it hehe, I just hope I conveyed what was in my head good enough for everyone to see with their minds eye.
Defafaeth Mechqua: I know what you mean, I would have woke up and been like "What the heck and who in #$% are you" But I also would have melted at one look at Tsukasa. What can I say I'm a sucker for him he is just too good looking.
Krai16za: You had such a hard time seeing the story I was happy when you finally got it. It made me happy that you put up effort to read my story it means must be doing something right.
Purebloodwitch: I'm glad you didn't get confused with the flashback. I was trying to fill in parts that were left out from the dream in the flashback. I also get jealous when she gets close to other guys, I didn't like that in the manga but trust me everything has its place and this person will be reviled. (like we don't know who he is)
Bee Bop: I'm surprised people insult you. I think your stories are really unique and I like reading stuff with a different twist on things, it's like a breath of fresh air. I try to do the same in my stories but it sometimes comes out a little clichéd even though I can't help that sometimes when I'm dealing with Tsukasa and Tsukushi. Oh and I love long reviews their like fan letters and everyone likes getting letter (unless they are bill collector letters)
TPM-girl: Thanx for the complement I try very hard.
Disclaimer: I do not own Hana Yori Dango or any of its characters; I am just a single writer showing her appreciation of the time and effort it took to create such a wonderful series.
Japanese: nani – what , ja ne- see you, ano- uh, um
Chapter 8: Park Trip
I work and I slave in this house and what do I get, Tama the battle ax and the young master as the messiest person in the world. Rich people make me sick I wish they'd learned how to at least straighten their room up, makes my job a whole lot easier. I feel bad for that poor girl that has to lead the young master around I know she must get tired of him sometimes. Than again I am slightly jealous because the young master is so cute. Hehe better not let Ran know that she would kill me. She has loved the young master for so long and now another girl is in the place she wants to be.
Ugh eww his cloths smell like mildew what was he doing playing in the rain. How could he have slept with this under his bed? The smell is enough to kill a horse. Geez...nani what is this in his pocket, I hope its money, I've made a quick buck or two like this he has enough money that he forgets sometimes. Oh it's a couple of pictures...Hmm this looks like...this is the new girl! How shameful, I wouldn't have expected her of all people to be involved with this kind of business. And why does the young master have this picture? Unless he took them, now that would explain a couple of the rumors going around here about those two. No wonder she was sleeping in his room when Ran came to check up on her the other night. She is such a slut, I really misjudged her. But what should I do with the pictures? I think I'll just show some of the girls her true colors. Ran will be so happy when she sees these; I'll tell her if that girl can capture the young masters' heart anyone can.
"Maki exactly what is that you have in your hand? I know you've been getting money from the young master's pants and keeping it for yourself. I will see that you are thoroughly punished for this thievery."
Ack it's the battle ax.
"No Tama-sama I was just cleaning the young master's room and I found these wet clothes under his bed. But when I lifted them up these fell out."
"What are these?"
"Pictures madam, very scandalous pictures of the young woman that is the young master's guide."
"Let me see those."
"Hai."
"Hmm, you are to tell no one of this do you hear. I'll be sure to destroy these. It appears that this isn't really our new resident but someone who looks very much like her. The girl in the picture is very young. And as you know the young master is a male after all so you would be sure to find all kinds of things such as this in his room. Now off with you before I find some more strenuous work for you to do."
"Hai."
Not on your life you old hag, that was her alright. Something doesn't seem right about how you casually pushed it to the side. I'll be sure to get those pictures when you go to sleep at night. I've got to tell Ran about this. I would have let the girl get off but she is nothing but a tramp. Ran deserves the young master more than that girl. I'm sure those pictures will come in handy one of these days.
Later that night in Tama's room
A dark figure glided across the floor and sifted through the trash until they found what they were looking for.
"Thank you Tama for not shredding these. They shall be the undoing of a girl you tried to protect." They whispered.
The figure left as quietly as they came, unbeknown to the sleeping matron.
A few weeks later
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It's been 4 weeks since I've been observing patient Doumyoji Tsukasa and he's made remarkable progress. The first week was one of trial but it appears the subject has come to accept my help. These weeks have also revealed a lot about the patient's health both physically and mentally.
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Patient's eyesight is restored for various times after waking up in the morning and throughout the day, and has continued to improve with longer periods of sight lasting hours.
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During sleep periods patients nerves repair themselves more rapidly than when awake.
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The nerves repair themselves slowly and are tired after a few minutes to an hour which causes them to hibernate, blindness occurs again.
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Patient has shown very few signs of the kind of withdrawals initially expected. Instead subject appears to be very robust, at times there are signs of sexual frustration... (highlight: sexual frustration: delete)...signs of metal anguish. He will speak his mind most of the time but other times he will hide his thoughts.
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Patient has still not coped with his blindness.
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Ok now for some free talk. I've finally got the hang of my new computer that I purchased with my very first very large paycheck. It feels so nice having my own computer, the only other computer in my home had been the family computer and I refuse to put any of my private thoughts there.
My mother called me up yesterday informing me that they have decided to move to Hiroshima for a little bit. I asked her why she is just now telling me after they have already packed their things and was on the road. And the only thing she could say was "You don't need us. Go and make sure you hook that rich man you're looking after." Honestly my mother can be a worst gold digger than a lot of girls my age and she's married.
So many things have happened in the pass couple of weeks since I came to this crazy house. With the exception of my first outing with Doumyoji everything has been pretty cool. Ran my maid, which I never have do anything for me because I can do my own cleaning has grown increasingly hostile towards me. And a few of the other maids seem to look down on me. I don't really care what they think, even though it kinda hurt my feelings when Ran started to treat me coldly. But hey I hold my head up and keep on trucking.
I have a musician that comes out and plays early in the mornings for me. At least I think he is playing for me, I never really know because he is always so rude and secretive. I call him my garden musician. I really want to meet him face to face but he says he is horribly disfigured and would rather not be seen, which is understandable.
Doumyoji he has changed a lot from when I first met the brat. I hate his whole "I'm God's Gift To Women And So Much Better Than You Because I Am Rich And You Are But A Lowly Servant attitude". Yet when he looks at me with his intense eyes that hide and reveal so many things I can't help but be drawn to him. What is this feeling I get when he is near me? Do I LOVE him?? (highlight: LOVE: delete)...I LIKE him?? Perhaps, I can live with liking someone it's a silly crush. There I admitted it. I guess I can stop living in denial. And there's nothing wrong with liking someone you can't get hurt by just liking someone (highlight: liking: underline). I think he feels some kind of attraction to me, but I think it's only some kind of dependency thing.
From the way his friends talk about him and his Virginity they make him seem like he is at a loss. I myself admire that in a guy. One of his looks and money is assured to have the women falling all over him. And it seems that the only females around him are Tama and his sister which I haven't met yet. His mother was never there and I sense animosity towards her whenever I bring her up. He seems to blame her for his current situation which I don't understand unless of course I'm missing something.
Something is fishy in this house and being the nosy person I am I'm going to eventually pull it out of Doumyoji. I also intend to teach him how to communicate through brail if he'll sit down long enough. This may seem out of the blue but because it's my private thoughts I'm allowed to ramble. I have one thing I do want from Doumyoji and that is a Kiss. I know I know I am a prude but seeing as how (highlight: This may seem out of the blue but because it's my private thoughts I'm allowed to ramble. I have one thing I do want from Doumyoji and that is a Kiss. I know I know I am a prude but seeing as how: Delete) I need to stop those trains of thought now.
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Soft music drifted into Tsukushi's bedroom as the musician had once again returned.
"Ah your back my garden musician."
"What have I told you about calling me your garden musician? I am owned by no one I do this of my own free will."
"Whatever you're still in my garden and it appears you play for me. Anyway I have a dilemma seeing as how you're the unbiased person you are I have a question for you."
"Oh no not another soul searching question is it?"
"No, its about a-a-friend of mine."
"Sure it is, anyway get on with it girl."
"Do you think a person of wealth and status could forsake it all for one with nothing just to be with them?"
"It depends."
"On what?"
"On both persons, if they truly love each other one would not be afraid to step into the world of the other. Rich people have their own problems even though it seems like they have not a care in the world."
"Yes that is true; I've noticed that living in this house for almost a month. Wouldn't it be nice if both of them could just escape to their own world neither being confused with status and wealth?"
"Yes it would but it would not be an easy world to get because both would have to give something up. One may have to give up their power the other their freedom. Which is more important? Only they can decide, or they could let the anxieties of both their lives get in the way of truly living."
"You seem so wise for one so young mister musician."
"That's because I am wise to one such as you."
"Oh you hurt me, with your stinging words."
"I know but you wouldn't like me if I were full of complements."
"How true, oh how very true."
A MONTH LATER
"Doumyoji, I've been meaning to ask you this for a long time now how did you know where to find me that one day I had run away from you."
Tsukushi asked Tsukasa as he was dozing off under a tree. Today was one of Tsukushi's off days even though Tsukasa insisted on going out with her so she decided to take him to a park. It was almost like a date but Tsukushi didn't want Tsukasa to know that she felt this way so she called it an 'outing'. He was lying under a lone tree on a hill in the park. It was a Wednesday so the park was fairly deserted with the exception of a few couples. The day was sunny and the sky clear there was a soft breeze that passed over them and rippled in the grass. Tsukushi wore a plain yellow dress with thin straps and a hat that matched. She still hadn't gone shopping for clothes.
Tsukasa yawned, stretched and looked in her direction even though he couldn't see her. Why is she asking me this now of all times? I wonder if she'll think any different of me. Actually I'm kinda glad she is talking to me like this before she would have kept quiet we would sit in silence and she would, as she terms it, 'observe' me. I guess now is as good a time to tell her about that 'night'.
"Why are you asking me this now? Have I been on your mind so much that you can't take it anymore and you just have to know?"
"Don't think to much of yourself fool. It's primarily because I need it for my reports that I send to your mother and I need to let her know about your progress." 'Good cover up, very quick thinking even though you're lying.' I know but he doesn't need to know that it or him have been on my mind.
Aww there goes my ego. 'Well what did you expect her to say, that you're the only thing she thinks about? Don't count on it bud she could probably give a flying flip about you.' Well you never know, it'll be enough for me if she thinks about me just a little bit.
"You wound me woman, I shall tell you but first come over here where I can see you."
"Oh you can see now, this is a nice change I must write this down."
"No, I'm still blind but I have another way of seeing."
She walked over to join him under the tree.
"It's not something perverted is it? I mean you have been acting very strange of late. If not for the fact that I don't really have anywhere to go after I leave from working here I would leave this post on claims of sexual harassment."
"You would do no such thing and beside I know you- what, wait a minute. You don't have anywhere to stay, since when did this happen?"
Tsukushi fidgeted a little under his sightless and intense gaze as she sat down next to him.
"Ano...that's not the topic here I-..."
"Just answer the question and I'll answer yours." Tsukasa was starting to get upset at the thought of her being without a home. Why didn't she tell me sooner? 'Hey this could be the perfect opportunity for you.' Huh how's that just think about it. Tsukasa imagined a homeless Tsukushi knocking on his door in the snow with a ripped up shawl around her, he opens the door to the mansion. 'Please kind sir I need a place to stay I'll do anything.' 'Anything you say?' 'Yes anything for a place to stay.' He reaches down and takes her by the hand and leads her into the house. 'No need for that I'd be happy to house you.' 'Oh thank you thank you, but all I have is my tattered clothes and body.' 'Hehe that is all you need.' 'Oh sir...' The Tsukasa in the dream closes the door. No, no, no that would never happen; she would rather be homeless and die on the street than do something like that. 'Hey nothing wrong with dreaming.'
"Why must you be so bossy? Well if you must know my parents have moved away leaving me here to fend for myself once my job is over." She made sure to leave out the part about them wanting her to get a rich boyfriend namely him.
"Well if it makes you feel better you can stay with me as long as you need. I like having you around." He placed his hand over hers and she quickly moved blushing. She tucked a stray hair behind her ear. Even though she had her hair in its usual bun it still managed to have a few hairs escape its confines.
"Uh thank you for the offer but I'm sure I could find my own way. Besides what will the neighbors say if you house a girl who isn't even your wife better yet your girlfriend in your home."
"Who cares what they think, but you don't necessarily have to not be either."
"What does that mean?"
"What do you think it means?"
Tsukushi was getting uncomfortable again. Is he asking me to be his girlfriend or dare I say it his fiancé?? 'Highly unlikely. He probably just wants your b-o-d-y. That's what anyone would want from you.' That maybe but it would be nice if he was serious. Tsukushi chose to just ignore his statement and continue on with their earlier conversation.
"So how did you find me?"
Tsukasa knew she was purposely ignoring his question and decided to just answer her.
"First I must ask you to not be angry with me for what I am about to relate to you."
"Why would I be angry?"
"Just say you won't be angry?"
"Ok, ok I promise I won't be angry."
Tsukasa than told her about what happened after she ran away, and how big a jerk Junpei was. He left the part about the pictures out and instead said he beat him up because of the lewd comments he made about her. He told her about all the guys he beat up, right to the part where he found her.
"Even though I couldn't see I was worried that one of those guys I beat up might come looking for you. I didn't want anything to happen to you. I just had a feeling actually and that feeling lead me to you. It was like you were calling out to me without words. What can I say I'm drawn to you."
Tsukushi was shocked that he went through so much trouble for her, she began to cry silently, but Tsukasa still heard her. He said the last part so nonchalant, as if it was an everything day to tell a person that they were drawn to a person.
"Please don't cry over it, you're safe now I won't let anything happen to you." He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tightly as she cried. I hate hearing or seeing her cry more than anything. He felt immensely protective over her.
"Its not that I'm scared about them coming after me. It's just that something could have happened to you and I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you were injured because of me."
Tsukasa was taken aback by her admission. He didn't know she felt that way about him. His stomach did a flip flop from the joy and hope he felt. But it was nothing compared to what he felt with her next action. Tsukushi pulled out a little card from her purse.
"I've been meaning to give this to you, ever since I first met you. And I've just been adding more words to it as time goes by. It's a apology slash thank you card, hehe. It's in brail so I'll help you read it if you like."
She turned around in his arms with her back against him. She opened the card and guided his hand to it. She placed his finger onto the script and than placed her hand on top of his aligning her finger after his. As he read she followed along with him mouthing the words and helping him with those he couldn't read very well sensing his hesitation with some.
Doumyoji
I would first like to apologize for laughing at you when I first met you. I actually look forward to working with you, this is my first real assignment and I hope that we can get along rather well even be friends. I intend to take my position seriously so you don't have to worry about me goofing off. I wish to know more about you not only because of my work but just to get to know you better.
Sorry I didn't give you that first part of my letter but I think I'll just keep on adding to this as I go along and find a perfect time to give it to you. Anyway this is a thank you this time for coming to look for me. I was really distraught when I saw Junpei and you came looking for me. I've never really had anyone outside my really close friends and family do something like that for me. Even though I was very surprised this morning when I was in your bed I know you wern't trying to do anything. Just don't surprise me like that again. Sorry for hitting you by the way it's a force of habit.
I really want us to be good friends so if you ever have something you want to tell me about I'm here. My bar counter is always open if you want to talk. Anyway hopefully I'll give this too you before you start thinking of me as an ungrateful person.
When they finished reading the letter Tsukasa was at a lose for words. He allowed himself the luxury of enjoying her scent and the feel of her slight frame in his arms. I had no idea she was saving something like this and for so long. I want to make her mine more now, than ever before.
Tsukushi was blushing and glad that Tsukasa couldn't see her. I can't believe I'm being so bold. I literally put myself in his arms. I think I'm picking up Doumyoji's bad habit of doing whatever I feel at the moment. Even though when I'm in his arms I can forget about all my problems.
Tsukasa turned her around so that she was practically sitting on his lap.
"Let me see you."
"But I thought you couldn't see."
"This is a different type of sight." He touched her face and traced the outline of her jaw with the tip of his finger. And placed both of his hands on face and caresses her cheeks. He reached for her bun and ignoring her weak protest set her hair free allowing it to cascade down her back. He ran his hand through her hair enjoying how it slipped through his fingers like water. Than he moved it down to her neck followed by his nose as he breathed in her vanilla scent. He gently massaged her shoulders and back as he drunk in her essence leaving him wanting more.
"You're beautiful." He whispered.
He pulled one of the straps of her dress down to leave a hot kiss on her shoulder. The moment the strap of her dress was removed was when Tsukushi broke out of her trance and jumped up smashing her shoulder into Tsukasa's chin.
We are moving to fast if I let it get this far I'll eventually give into my more baser nature, oh woe is me.
It was evident that Tsukasa was both angry and annoyed being more of the former. He sat holding his bruised chin while awaiting an explanation from Tsukushi.
"Uh-uh sorry about that but a-a bug bit me. I'm so sorry. But hey look at the time its getting late I think we should be heading home." I can't believe I was about to make out in the middle of a park. I've really taken up some bad habits of this guy.
"Makino one of these days we're not going to be interrupted." I don't think there really was a bug.
She gulped at the tone of his voice as she helped him up and led him to the car.
As the car drove off a photographer put away his camera and packed up his belongings as he contemplate the juicy story he would soon reveal.
How you like them apples, what did you think of my computer part I hope I didn't confuse any of you guys, also did you notice that his type of seeing involved all his other senses but sight hmm, hmm. Oh sorry about the late update but it is crazy down here. I live in Florida you see and the Hurricane just blew through us. Unfortunately my job suffered no damage and I still had to go into work. But that means no electricity for some ppl and for me no Internet which really sux because I can't play my game. But the good thing is I had plenty of time to write anyway until next I'll see you crazy cats.
