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Chapter 4 - You Belong With Me

"I believe there is another world waiting for us. A better world and I'll be waiting for you there" - David Mitchell

Yui did not get any decent sleep after waking up in the wee hours of Saturday night, it was a good thing that she has no classes or anything important that Sunday so she has plenty of time to catch up in her Zs but instead of burying herself in the comfort of her bed, the blonde chose to get up despite feeling groggy and went out after finishing a cup of coffee.

As she walked her way to the bookstore in the corner she received multiple text messages from the bubbly brunette about how she was still thrilled that all their friends in the book are already living with them, Miaka also added that Tasuki literally chose the apartment next door to live in.

"Seriously… is she really that naïve?" She whispered softly, internally shaking her head. Yui did not reply to the messages anymore and just pocketed her phone afterward, she could not find the energy today to laugh, be amused or happy.

The blonde priestess stepped in the bookstore, welcoming the cool wave from the air conditioner, there are not many people around which is good for her, she doesn't like crowds anyway.

"Sasame-san?" Mild surprise registered in her face upon seeing the tall pale-haired guy standing near the shelves of 'Psychology Books' area of the store, he was looking at the back of a plastic-covered book.

Sasame's face instantly lit up after hearing his name spoken by the blonde, he met her eyes directly as a smile curved upon his lips.

"Ah, Miss Yui, fancy seeing you here" He put the book back to the shelf and walked closer to her.

Yui waved her hand in front of her, "Please there's no need for formality, you may address me by my first name alone, I don't mind"

"Oh?" He raised a brow, the smile was not lost to him. "Very well then and you should do the same with mine, such honorifics feel like putting a distance between us"

Yui wasn't sure if he is being flirty or whatnot but she just brushed his statement off and chuckled lightly. "Anyway, uh… what are you doing here?"

Shrugs, "Looking for something interesting, you?"

The blue eyed female turned her attention to the shelf for a minute and browsed the titles with her fingers. "I am actually looking to buy this book I found online from Sigmund Freud called The Interpretation of Dreams"

Sasame tilted his head as he looks at her with curiosity, "Oh? That's some deep literature, what do you need it for? Homework? Projects?"

Yui shook her head, she pulled a book out of the shelf entitled The Dream and The Underworld by James Hillman. "No, I just need it…for personal concerns" For many years it occurred, she only thought of doing something about it today. Sighs.

"What do you mean?" Sasame pressed on.

"I can't tell, sorry" She smiled apologetically, turning her back on him she was about to move further away to look at the rest of the books when his hand held her wrist lightly.

The gesture made Yui look up at the tall handsome figure, "I know it's wrong for me to stick my nose to your business but even without telling you seemed tense so if you need some help please do not hesitate to tell someone, okay? And if when you are finally comfortable enough to open up to me, I am always here. I want to be friends with you, Yui"

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Do not hesitate to tell someone, okay?

Sasame's last statement continues to ring in Yui's head that late afternoon, she was in the park sitting alone in a white bench across a huge white fountain while observing other people who were present in the said place; since it's a weekend, the number of people chilling and spending time with each other in the public park was larger compared to a Monday. She sent Miaka a message after crossing paths with Sasame that morning, she asked her to meet once the brunette's available.

If I am going to tell someone about this, Miaka should know first… Her parents are not going to be an option because she didn't want them to think she's a loony or still acting like a child with an imaginary peer. As much as she wanted to spill everything to the guy earlier, she thought it would be the right move to tell her best friend first.

The ringing of her phone stopped her train of thoughts and brought her back to the surface. Pulling it out of her skirt pocket she saw that it was Miaka so she pressed the green button and placed the device on her left ear.

"Hello? Miaka? Are you coming soon?"

"Sorry Yui-chan! I can't come today, got something important to do, can you just tell me on the phone?"

Frowns, "Well…it's complicated and I actually want to tell you in person,"

"Try me" There's a loud distracting noises in the background that the blonde could not identify.

"Uh," Yui scratched her left temple, "where do I start? I always have the same dream since I was 8 years old…I know that sounds really insane and I am not trying to copy Alice from that movie we watched before; I did not pay much attention to it until I became older. It seems really weird and it felt real"

There was a minute of silence on the other line, "...What are you talking about, Yui-chan? That's impossible"

"But it was really always the same, there's this white flame that keeps on surrounding me and there's a voice…always calling me, telling me that I am like a something of importance…I don't know…it's hard to explain, that's not the only thing that happened but I could not remember the rest of it anymore"

"Maybe you are just dreaming of Seiryu, Yui-chan, you are still thinking about the events in the book! That's probably it!"

"No, Miaka, this is different and it already started even before-"

"Sorry I really need to go now, Tasuki decided to drop by, he and Taka are going at each other again, oh they never changed!" The excitement was evident in the brunette's voice, "I'll talk to you later, Yui-chan!"

The blonde could only stare at her phone after her friend disconnected the line without even waiting for her to say a word. Tears automatically welled in her eyes and fell down on her cheeks.

She browsed her phonebook and dialed a particular number, honestly, she has no plans on calling him after last night but it was like an impulse and she wants some comfort right now.

"...What is it?" Seiryu's voice came on the other line, he sounded rough, tired and irritated.

Yui tried to ignore this, "Can I see you today? I n-need to talk to someone…"

"About what?"

"I think," Sniffles, "Seiryu, I think someone is coming after me"

Scoffs, "No one will come after you, foolish woman, what are you thinking, no one will be dumb enough to take you away"

"I have a proof, it's confusing but it's been happening-"

"Enough about that, Yui, whatever you are thinking, that's not real, no one will come after you, that will never happen"

XXX

No one will come after you because you belong with me, you are only mine, Yui.

The blue haired deity wanted to beat the shit out of himself for being such a screwed up and unable to deliver his message properly, now it looked like he didn't believe her and he's calling her delusional. Nice one, War of God, nice one.

"Damn it!" He harshly put his phone down on his bed beside him; Yui already hung up after his last words, now she'll have a mindset that he dislikes her.

"You look like you're being fried in a hot oil in a sizzling frying pan, brother" Byakko entered the room holding a small white basin with water and towel in it.

Seiryu rolled his eyes and slapped his forehead, "Well brother I do feel like that right now,"

The godly siblings are still staying in the hotel they checked into yesterday night after seeing their warfreak brother burning like Hell in his bed; it was the first time in his godly life that he experienced such sickness, his entire body was clammy, heavy and hot. His head was also aching and swirling so he was having a hard time getting up without any assistance from his brothers.

"But seriously, this is not a typical fever that mortals experience," The silver haired god placed the basin on top of the drawer, he took out the wet towel squeezed it and placed it on Seiryu's forehead. "It's probably witchcraft,"

Seiryu shook his head, "No it's not" He closed his eyes trying to ease the pain of vertigo, "Not a witchcraft, Byakko, far from that" Sighs, "Nevermind me, can anyone of you check on Yui, please?"

"I can ask Suzaku to go-"

"Except that bird"

"Why not him? There's no difference-"

"He might start flirting with Yui and even if their contract with us is over, that headstrong woman is still my belonging"

A smirk appeared on Byakko's handsome face, "Oh wow, possessive much, brother?"

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No one cares about her.

Unfortunately, Yui came up with that childish conclusion as she cried silent tears alone in the park full of people but she was too hurt and bothered with her own issue that she didn't care anymore if someone sees her. Good God, they were just having fun yesterday and now it led to this, maybe she should have not brought up her godforsaken issue in the first place after all it might possibly be nothing. It's just her imagination. Something that she created in her subconscious as a means of coping up with all the bad things she did in the book.

Because no matter what she told herself many times, the sense of insecurity and envy still floats in her heart; between her and Miaka, she will always come second.

"I hate you…damn you, Seiryu…" She covered her face with hands as her tears went on.

Despite how brash and unpredictable her deity acted, she had little hope inside her that at least maybe he will be her rock. That he will be by her side, just like how Taka and the rest of Suzaku Seven are towards Miaka. But that was obviously wishful thinking only.

"They don't deserve your tears, beautiful" An unfamiliar, smooth masculine voice put a halt in her crying.

Yui stopped and slowly looks up at the tall figure looming over her, blue eyes widened in surprise seeing such strange but good-looking person standing close in front of her. He has snow white hair that reaches his waist and pale icy blue eyes and clad in a long white suit with a huge dark blue/indigo gem in the middle of his chest.

He looks different.

"Who are you?" Yui was breathless, this stranger's presence was strong that it washed over her like fresh rainwater.

A smile formed on his lips, "I am Yue Shiro"

"Yue?" The name doesn't ring any bell to her.

"I've waited for so long…my chosen one"

Before Yui could react or question his words, her entire vision turned black, the last thing she recalled as she went down under was the spread of blazing white fire around and encased her in its warmth.

~TO BE CONTINUED~

Hi beautiful people, apologies for taking awhile to update, my heart still belongs to my favorite Miko but I just had a lot of things going on since last year; I know that's a lame excuse, I seriously need to work on my time management skills. I've been taking writing workshops outside Fanfiction as I really want to become a better writer and get my stories honed. Such a tough industry because of many competitions and other factors but I am willng to take all the bullet because I love writing. Anyway enough about me, THE CHARACTER WHO APPEARED BEFORE YUI IS YUE FROM CARD CAPTOR SAKURA, CHECK HIM OUT HE LOOKS REALLY HANDSOME! XD I did borrow a handful of bishies from another universe to make this story come true. I hope you all don't mind that. Thank you for your patience and for reading. See you on the next chappie!