POV: Kureno
I stare out the window as another victim comes.
Victim. That's what they are.
And then I see her face.
"Uotani," I breathe. I haven't seen her in weeks. Turning to Akito, I impassively say, "Akito-sama, she is here. "
"Good. Good." The younger woman turns from her book. "I want her in here, now."
I walk very very very fast out of the room, into the hall, and meet the group right before the entrance. "Hello, Yuki-kun, Kyo-kun, Uotani-san."
She's surprised. "Hey! You, you never told me you were a Sohma!" she yells, pointing. Yuki tries to get her to be quiet, but I intervene.
"Quiet. Akito wants to see you." I turn and let them follow. She is crestfallen, and mumbles something unintelligible.
You don't care... I think. She's just a girl.
Just a girl you met and instantly fell head over heels for in a convenience store.
Just a girl you got over for both your sakes.
I trip over the doorway to Akito's room. "Akito-sama. Uotani Arisa."
Uotani-kun pushes past me, and I put a hand on her shoulder to make her bow. Kyo-kun flinches. I knew something was going on with Kyo, even though everyone thought it was Honda-san. I wink and let him be bewildered. After she bows, I do the same and let go of her shoulder. "Be polite, Uotani-san." She glares.
"I am perfectly capable."
Strike one for Nice!Kureno.
Kyo drags her forward. "Akito-sama. This is Uotani Arisa."
Akito turns from the window. "Hello, young lady. I've heard much about you. Kureno!" She glares at me.
Why does everyone suddenly hate me?
"Yes?"
"Leave us. Now," Akito snaps.
Lovely lady. Positively lovely.
So now, a little voice in my head says as I leave, you leave the one you used to live for. Leave her to Akito with only two teenagers to help her.
I thought I was better than that.
The door slams behind me.
That usually spells doom, right?