Sumire stared at her phone, she had cursed herself for not listening to Mogami and genuinely felt bad for everything she had done, she was miserable and had tried everything from calling him to trying to meet him physically but nothing was working when suddenly she got a notification for a text from Mogami…
Mogami : look… we need to talk about that… I'm calm now… Just meet me after you leave Suzuki's party
Sumire : please… forgive me….
Mogami : Meet me after the party, we'll talk then….
Sumire : ok……
Mogami : also this is a bit irrelevant but could you also bring a box of chocolate bread?
Sumire : ok ( I'll give him 2 for free for him to forgive me)
Mogami was a nice person but to see completely snap at her, had scared Sumire, she knew it was her fault nad she had tried to apologise but he didn't even let her do that, she decided she'd face and apologise till she gets forgiven and then she left
Hamaguchi : this place looks different than the last time I was here
Houjou : Takagi moved into nishikata's room so we have more space now… Sumire is also gone for 2 months… We Have this place all to ourselves
Hamaguchi : I guess…. ( the memories of houjou hunting him like a predator before his final collection was burned haunted him)
Houjou : so?
Hamaguchi : what?
Houjou : you just finished an hour of practice go take a shower
Hamaguchi : yeah ( I was a bit uncomfortable showing here but)
Hamaguchi entered the bathroom and used the enclosed shower, with steam still all over the room he stepped out of the enclosure with just a towel around his waist
Hamaguchi : (he could not believe his eyes, houjou was standing in the bathroom covered in a bed sheet) W-what?
Houjou : ( without saying a word she grabbed his hand and pulled him closer)
Hamaguchi : ( he was lightheaded and was easily pulled)
He was swiftly pushed onto a bed a little too hard a some pain from the crash set in
Houjou quickly wrapped the sheets around both of them pulling them closer as she hugged her boyfriend
Hamaguchi : ( though he was disoriented at first he impulsively hugged back) ( wait….. I can't feel anything on her back…..)( he looked down and froze) (holy hell she is naked) A-are you serious?
Houjou : ( she nodded her head while looking away in embarrassment)
Hamaguchi : ( he hesitated for a second then his hand moved down her body)
Back to Sumire
She was now at the venue of the Party which was an indoors pool
Sumire : ( why didn't I just decline… Trying to be nice backfired…. Thinking of Mogami maybe I wasn't even being nice in the first place)
Sumire entered the place and everyone was already dancing, most were drunk with a foul smell coming from one side of the party
Sumire : ( jesus fuck this place is disgusting) ( she could see people who were drunk or high or both along with a bunch of needles in glass dishes)
Sumire looked for a place away from the crowd so she walked through the venue with bars, lights, and collapsed students on each corner, with a huge group just dancing in the middle as speakers bared with loud music
The only spot where she could stay away from everyone was right beside the speakers, it was loud but it better than being surrounded by those people
Suzuki : hey nice to see that you could make it here
Sumire : ( she didn't really wanna talk but still replied politely)
Suzuki : ( looked around for a second, everyone who could look at them were either collapsed or stoned) a drink?
Sumire : ( houjou warned me that he might drug the drink) ( she refused and tried to walk away but he blocked the way )
As Suzuki pressed the drink onto her and she refused again and again the tension between them rose
Suzuki : I'm done playing nice ( he grabbed Sumire's hand)
Sumire : ( she shouted and tried to get away from him but his grip was strong) GOD DAMN IT LET YOU GO PERVERT!!!
But since they were close to the speakers no one could hear her…
Suzuki : now don't be like that girl ( he twisted her hand)
Sumire : ( she screamed in pain)
Suzuki : this one screams huh? Too bad no one to hear you ( he pulled her closer and began to kiss her neck)
Sumire : ( she jerked her body to get him off her but due to her twisted wrist her movement was restricted and she could do nothing but struggle)
Suzuki : ( he examined her body with his other hand as it entered her dress)
Sumire : (she felt his hands over her skin and undergarments) ( help… Anyone….)
Mogami was just standing on the footpath with his driver
Driver : are you sure? We are early you can sit inside
Mogami : nah it's ok, just tell me when she arrives here
Driver : (It's rare to see him angry and I really have no idea what that girl has coming for her)
As Mogami was still talking to his driver he crashed into someone
Sumire : excuse me… Wait…
Mogami : ( he was on the floor) is that you takagawa?
Sumire : … ( she bended down to help him up)
Mogami : (they got close enough that he could see her face, it was a miserable sight with tears and red eyes with puffy cheeks, he also observed a few more things, she was hurt in her left wrist) takagawa…
Sumire : … ( tears formed on her face again)
Mogami : Hey driver! could you just go in the park across the street and sit on a bench till I call you back?
Driver : of course sir
As he left them alone they Sat inside the car so they could be alone
Mogami : there now tell me what happened?
Sumire : ( she took deep breaths trying to stop the crying but she couldn't even utter a word)
Mogami : ( he felt pity on her but he didn't know how to comfort a girl so he did what first came to his mind) ( he slowly pulled his over her shoulders and pulled her closer and rubbed her arms and back to calm her down)
Sumire : su….Suzuki…… He… He… touched…. ( she was stammered unable to even speak)
Mogami : oh God… ( he comforted her more) how much?
Sumire : the songs changed…. so there was some silence… I was able to scream…
Mogami : it's alright…come here… ( he hugged her and wiped the tears from her face)
Sumire : ( she gave in after that hug and started crying loudly letting all of her built up emotions) ( before she knew it she was laying on the car seat with her head in his lap crying into his stomach) Im sorry…
Mogami : what are you apologising for?
Sumire : the chocolate bread… I left it there after I ran away….
Mogami : speaking of… what happened after the scream
Sumire : no one believed me…. He Said "since she hangs out with that freak all day don't trust her she's lying"... A few people like this random girl didn't think I was lying but most were convinced… Everyone laughed at me… I threatened to call the police… He Just said his father will get the most expensive lawyer and dared me to even try…. Even though I hate to admit it… He Was right…. I can't do anything...
Mogami : I wonder who'll win… The rich man or the Director of the NPA… Takagawa don't you worry about that….
Sumire : also…. I'm sorry… For what I did a few days ago…
Mogami : there's a reason I was hiding it from you… But nevermind that we need to go somewhere
He called the driver back and they drove away
Sumire : ( when she opened her eyes from from another session of crying) ( she couldn't believe her eyes they were at the venue) why here ?!
Mogami : you know takagawa… Remember when I said I admired you?
Sumire : ….
Mogami : I know this may sound difficult but you know you're stronger than this… your gonna go in there and show him his place
Sumire : I…
Mogami : if your worried about the legal issues don't fear them ill handle those. This metal cane should make a fine weapon.
Sumire : thats your cane?! You'll be-
Mogami : no need to worry… I trust you with this cane…
Sumire : I can't….
Mogami : you can and you will.
Sumire : but-
Mogami : don't make me lose the respect I have for you takagawa ( I know this sounds selfish but…) you can do this..
Sumire : I can…. I can… ( she repeated his words back to herself)
Mogami : now show him that kneecaps are in fact a privilege and not a human right
Mogami waited outside as Suzuki's painful screams resonated from with in the venue and suddenly all the guests started leaving, Mogami pulled a random girl aside to ask her what happened
Random girl : takagawa stormed inside and hit Suzuki on both of his knees with a metal stick and then she pushed him into the pool and threatened him " if he even tries to ever do something like that with anyone ever again, she'll shove that cane up his ass"
Mogami : (I am so proud, that's the bitch I know) I see…
He waited inside his car after a while Sumire was back
Mogami : you didn't actually shove it up right?
Sumire : of course not ( she still seemed tired… But now she felt satisfied)
Mogami : how many broken bones?
Sumire : 4 maybe 5
Mogami : that's the bitch I know! ( he said while chuckling) your strength is what I admire about you, I like this you a lot more, but what took you so long?
Sumire : I picked something up on the way back ( she handed him a large chocolate bread box)
Mogami : I ordered a small one
Sumire : it's a part of my apology… also… ( she Sat beside him)
Mogami : what-
Mogami went silent as he felt the touch of her lips on his cheeks, for the first time ever the boy could be seen blushing
Mogami : Takagawa?! ( he was as red as a cherry)
Sumire : ( she was blushing and kissed to his other cheek) that's a thank you
Mogami : ( for the first time he was speechless) ( what the heck?!)
Sumire : ( OH MY GOD WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST DO?!!!!!)
Sumire looked at the boy who clenched his heart
Sumire : ( yeah…. It isn't even that complicated is it…. I Know for sure now…. I Love Mogami)
Mogami : ( after a few more minutes of silence) forgiven…. Now onto more serious stuff….
Sumire : Hmmm?
Mogami : remember this? ( he held a file in his hands)
Sumire : ( SC-HD-Honey and milk) yeah….
Mogami : ( he opened and showed her the file) ( there was a picture of a naked woman on a bed with her hands and legs tied to the bed posts)
Sumire : ( bondage? That doesn't explain why he was so angry… Was it because of breach of privacy?)
Mogami : ( without saying a word he turned to next image)
Sumire : ( as soon as she saw the image she felt nauseated as if she'd vomit and she was utterly horrified) HD….. Highly Disturbing…
Mogami : ( closing the file) you know what scaphism is?
Sumire : ( taking deep breaths to battle the nausea) no.
Mogami : it's an execution technique… invented by the Persians in the 12th century… the person is first fed lots of food while being tied up… overfed till the point it becomes hard to breathe… Then the person is drenched in milk and honey and left tied up…. Insects and small animals eat the person alive… it's arguably the worst method of execution in history…
Sumire : SC…. SCaphism… Honey and Milk
Mogami : yep… Thats why I was hiding it… some insane murderer has been carrying human experiments.. I was considering not doing this case since you'd be with me…
Sumire : I….
They were both back at his manor and he taught her some basics of being her assistant
Sumire : I understand….
Mogami : also as we agreed you're gonna stay here right?
Sumire : yeah….
Mogami : maybe you should sleep now you've had a long day…
Sumire followed his instructions and went to sleep, but the horrifying picture kept floating back into her mind , she looked up after a while, 1:30 am
Sumire : maybe I should take a walk ( she started to walk around the hallways) ( she looked downstairs and the library light was still on, curious she went to the library)
Mogami : (he was still working) ( he looked up at Sumire) can't sleep?
Sumire : images… They just come in my mind…. What about you…
Mogami : I sleep at 1:30 am everyday
Sumire : I see…
Mogami : don't stay awake for long I'm gonna sleep in a bit too…
Sumire : ( she had had some bad thoughts that kept her from sleeping and the faint light from the library was a bit of help to help with her fear) ( she tugged on his sleeve) Mogami…
Mogami : yeah?
Sumire : I can't sleep alone… ( she side while looking away)
Mogami : (he would have said something but he knew he was responsible for her fear…) don't make it a habit…
Sumire : thanks….
--THE END--
A/N : Like how I implied sex with houjou and hamaguchi, I initially wanted to just imply the scene, but now I've spend so much time writing a sex scene here's what I'll do, I'll imply it in the book and release that scene separately
EXTRA SCENE : Hunger
The woman's eyes twitched... It Had been 4 days since she had last eaten anything... Her husband... Was Dead... With a nail through the skull...
Suddenly the child came up to her shook her awake...
Woman : ( what... Is This demon... Up To..)
Kid : you're hungry right? ( he opened up a huge box which was somehow full of food)
Woman : ( she drooled at the sight of food after 4 days) ( she was tied up to the ground unable to even move her hands or legs, but she somehow slithered a movement) PLEASE... GIVE ME SOME FOOD...
Kid : ( he considered it and and started to feed the woman who still wasn't allowed to move)
Woman : (she took in huge bites)
The kid kept feeding her until she was full but then
Kid : you need to finish the food ( there was still 2/3rds of the food remain)
Woman : I can't I'm full...
Kid : ( he picked up a needle and slowly inserted it inside her shoulder)
Woman : ( she screamed in pain as the needle hit a few nerves)
The kid fed her more, forced fed her till every last bit of food was gone,
Woman : ( her stomach hurt, she felt like vomiting but couldn't since she was tied up, the excess food had made it hard for her to breathe) ( she looked around after being disoriented for a few minutes)
The kid was just standing there holding something with out any expression
He was holding two jars of milk and honey.
