Bittersweet chapter 26
Still in Egypt got to go bye
Ayumi was slumped against Yoshiki's broad chest, having once again retreated to his flat instead of just going home. She had poured out all her feelings and worries to him from the day, and he had given her more comfort them she could even imagine. They were sat on the couch now, bored,watching the news. Yoshiki was about to change the channel to something more, when Ayumi grabbed his wrist to stop him. He glanced at his girlfriend, whose eyes were glued onto the screen, so he turned to look at what was so interesting. It was still the news, but the breaking news theme echoed around the room as a reporter hurriedly skipped to the headlines.
"Saint Cross Girls school is buring down, after an alleged attack by the insane man dubbed 'Crazy Torched Giant' who had targeted other schools in the area. We a currently getting information from the police at this time, but we believe that thirty children are not accounted for. Our reporter is at the scene now."
"Oh god!" exclaimed Yoshiki, remembering the crazy man Ayumi had talked to him about. "Why does that school sound familiar?"
"Naomi went there earlier today..." Ayumi suddenly realised, bringing a hand to her gaping mouth. "For that nursing course right?"
"Um, Satoshi might of mentioned it."
"That means she could be in that fire right now!"
The camera switched to the scene, and the once majestic looking entrance was gone and covered in bright orange flames. An urgent looking reporter came into view, behind him a teacher from the school and a serious looking police officer.
"Hi, Kensuke Yamoto here, reporting live from what once was Saint Cross Girls School." He turned to the police officer, shoving the microphone in his hands. "What do we know of the origins of the fire?"
"Well, the 'Crazy Torched Guy' was spotted in the general corridor by two pupils, one of which went to alert the classes, and the other who left the building and called the emergency services. Unfortunately the girl who went to tell the others is still missing."
"Right, are you sending fire fighters in?"
"There are already two separate parties scouring the various parts of the building. Please stay calm, and if you are a parent of any pupils involved in this school today, come here as soon as possible."
"Thank you. That was Sgt. Asami representing the fire and police service here today."
Yoshiki turned to Ayumi, his hand reaching his head in a perplexed way.
"Damn, her mother will be worried..."
"And Satoshi!" added Ayumi with no envy in her nervous voice. "We better call him."
"Good idea, here use my mobile?"
Ayumi grabbed it, quickly typing in his number, which she had memorised whilst she had had a crush on him ages ago. Ayumi answered his panicked voice, knowing now that he had watched it too, obviously.
"Satoshi, don't worry, just wait a bit, they will find her!"
Yoshiki rolled his eyes, getting up. He had had plans in the bedroom for later that evening, and it was probably not going to happen if Ayumi was like this for the rest of the day.
"Ayumi..."
"Ok. Do you want to...SATOSHI? Ugh, he just hung up on me..."
"Never mind, I'm sure he'll cope Ayumi."
"Yeah your right Yosh, there's no need to worry. Sorry if I ignored you slightly.."
"No that's fine," replied Yoshiki softly, totally changing his attitude. "She's your friend, your bound to be scared!"
"Aren't you too?"
"Of course I'm worried for Nakashima, but if it were you then..."
He walked up to her pulling her into his strong arms, gazing, making her blush like so many times before. "I'd run straight into that building and pull you straight out!"
"Like all those times you saved me in heavenly host," she mumbled into his chest. "And I was so oblivious, I never even thanked you!"
"Haha. I never thanked you for saving me the day we met after all!"
"Eh?"
"If it wasn't for you I would of dropped out...then this would never of happened."
Ayumi nodded slowly, remembering that day as a cherished memory, although she never considered it at the time. Thinking about it, Yoshiki probably did. They then kissed passionately for along time, and they were so wrapped up in each other, Yoshiki didn't even notice his phone ringing back on the couch. He wondered if he should of got it, but Ayumi was being so seductive that he couldn't resist, and had to leave it buzzing as she pulled him away.
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One missed call from:
Azusa
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"Ugh...my head..."
"Nakashima-San! Thank god!"
Ran was standing over Naomi, a worried expression on her face. She had found her about to pass out earlier, so had dragged her away (not by her chest, although it was very hard to resist) and shook her awake.
"How long have I been out?" asked Naomi groggily, getting up off the singed carpet.
"Not very long. We are still in the building, but i hid us in the basement, so it's not as bad here."
"Thanks Ran, your a good friend."
"Do I get a reward now?" Ran teased, puckering her lips. Naomi wasn't sure is she was joking or not, but quickly stopped her before she made an advance.
"What about your lovely wife? Plus we should really get out of this place."
"Your totally right on both parts! C'mon, there's another emergency exit just up and around the corner."
Ran ran, out of the door, Naomi following closely behind her like a dog following her master. It wasn't long until they were out of the blazing building, and in the safe, open outside ground of the school.
"WIIIIIIIIIFFFFFFEEEEEEEE!"
Suddenly ran caught the eyes of an extremely beautiful girl, but she looked stressed and there were tears streaking her pretty face.
"RAN!"
The two girls embraced, the one Naomi didn't know with her arms around Ran's waist, however Ran's were, unsurprisingly on the girls chest.
"I honestly thought you wouldn't come back, your so brave!" the girl praised Ran happily, although pulling away from Ran's awkward grip.
"I missed my wife sooooooo much!"
Naomi approached the two, feeling slightly out of place, since they reminded her of herself and Seiko, long before they were separated. The pretty girl turned to Naomi with a flashy smile.
"This is my wife, Nakashima. Wife, this is Naomi Nakashima from Kisaragi!" Ran introduced, making Naomi laugh nervously.
"Hiya Naomi. I'm actually called Azusa." Azusa said, frowning ever so slightly at Ran. Sometimes she could be so embarrassing!
"Hello. We should tell the police we're safe."
"Probably. Wait, did you say you were from Kisiragi?"
"Uh-huh..."
"Wife, isn't that Knight-kuns school?"
"Yes it his. I tried to call him earlier to tell him Nakashima was in the fire but he didn't answer."
"Sorry to be nosey, but who is knight-kun?
"Oh, that's just my little pet name for him," explained Azusa, leading them towards the car park where the police were waiting. "I think his name is Kishinuma."
"Yoshiki? How do you know him?"
"My wife had quite a history with Yoshiki-Knight-kun, but it's all over now since she's got me!"
"Ran, what happened between Knight-kun and I...well, it just wasn't like that!"
"Oh wife, your blushing!"
"Huh..?"
But they didn't have time to talk, since the police and press had spotted them and were rushing towards them with microphones. Sensing that Naomi wasn't good with press, Azusa ushered her away and stumbled towards them clutching Ran, putting her Drama skills to good use. Grateful, she slid unnoticed into the crowd, her eyes searching for her mother. Instead of her mother, she spied a pair of chocolate brown eyes, under a mop of disheveled brown hair, staring at her.
"Naomi!" he shouted, waving frantically at his girlfriend, relieved that she hadn't been too badly injured in the fire.
"Satoshi!'
They embraced, heads close together, both breathless and happy to see each other.
"Don't scare me like that again," he whispered, kissing her lightly on the forehead. "I thought I was going to lose you, like before...but for real this time!"
"Don't be stupid, I'd never let that happen!"
They stayed together for what seemed like ages, until Naomi's panicked mother arrived on the scene, pulling her daughter out of Satoshi's arms and into hers, like a protective hen over her precious eggs.
"Mu-um!" complained Naomi, still gazing at Satoshi, who started chuckling, even if he was a bit disappointed that they were cut short.
"Oh Naomi, I'm so glad your safe! We're so unlucky sometimes aren't we darling?"
"Ugh...I guess your right," Naomi managed to choke out, since she was being practically squeezed out like a sponge in her mothers tight arm.
"Nakashima-San, are you good now?"
Ran and Azusa were back on the scene after a long and loud conversation with the press and police, with Azusa explaining the event calmly with Ran adding bits in when she could.
"Uh, yeah thanks Ran."
"Good!" nodded Azusa, smiling a pretty smile at Satoshi, before smiling also at her mother. "I managed to hold of the press from you for a while."
"Thank you so much dear, I would of hated for Naomi to of gotten involved with news coverage and stuff like that!" thanked her mother gratefully.
"That's what we're here for, right wife?"
"Uh, right."
"What are you two going to do?" asked Satoshi, glancing at the firemen who were trying to put out the sunset blaze. "For school, I mean."
"I haven't got so far," Azusa told him, biting her lip. "I really need to talk to my parents."
"No wife, your sleeping over tonight, you can call your parents!"
"Alright..."
"Hey!" Naomi called, suddenly having a slight eureka moment. "Why don't you join our school? We have several pupils, that sadly...but you could come, I'm sure of it!"
"Really?" asked Ran, her eyes lighting up. "That means we'd get to see Knight-kun again, Wife!"
"I'm not sure he'd really want that..."
"Knight-kun?" questioned Satoshi, eying Naomi, a puzzled look in his eyes. Ran was about to elaborate when Naomi's mother butted in.
"Sorry, but me and Naomi have to go. Satoshi, do you need a lift?"
"Yes please Ms Nakashima!"
"Huh? Didn't you come with your parents?"
"No, as soon as the news came on I legged it all the way here, though Shinozaki tried to stop me."
"Oh..." Naomi said, her heart sinking at the mention of Ayumi's name.
"Not that she really said anything. She was snogging Yoshiki half the time!"
"Haha..."
Naomi was glad she had made new friends, and was happy that they could be going to her own school! One person who wasn't pleased about that...
Was Yoshiki, but he didn't know...