(Friday - Midnight)

The alien had followed the instructions given to him, which were mainly directions from Midorikawa's house to some tall and advanced looking building. The only thing he could guess about this building was its importance, something that could hold many people (as for what reason, he could only guess). He wasn't sure what to label it as, but honestly, he didn't care at this point. There was a pain in his chest that had been practically stabbing against his heart since he had to display that false persona of his.

I'm so sorry, Ryuuji... The apology had played several times in his mind and hadn't stopped, even now. Though he tries to push it in the back of his mind, reminding himself that this was done in order to save Midorikawa, it still hurts. Regret of following such horrid instructions would never leave him now. And he would never forget the look of absolute horror, disgust, and anger that Midorikawa had shown him.

Gran tries to focus on keeping to the instructions, letting that fill his mind instead of the emotions tearing him apart from inside. As he enters the darkened building, he finds a single human waiting for him. Kenzaki Ryuuichi.

"And here you are. I didn't think you would make it. It's nearly midnight." The man taps at the watch around his wrist before stepping forward to the alien. "You kept me waiting for a very long time. I do hope you followed my instructions to a point? I really don't want that child sniffing around for you." Nor would he want him asking about the alien either. As much as he disliked Midorikawa, he was one of the few who managed to (put up with him) get his assignments done as asked.

"Ryuuji...will not be looking for me," he starts, taking in a breath. While he may be in pain, he refuses to let it show. "He hates me." I think fears me is the better term.

"Excellent." A devilish grin forms from his lips. "That's one less troublesome brat to deal with. One out of my way to you. And now, you're all mine."

"What do you want with me?" Gran asks, annoyed with this human's attitude. "To prove that other life forms exist? That aliens are real?"

"No, no, no." Kenzaki chuckles as he shakes his head. "That's what I want everyone else to think. I know aliens exist. What I desire is you. Or should I say something that you have. I intend to get it, no matter what."

"And...what is that exactly?" Gran couldn't guess what he wanted. He didn't have any communication devices on him, any sort of advanced technology was on his ship. Perhaps the knowledge to work his spacecraft? That was the best answer he could come up with.

"You think I'm going to tell you?" Kenzaki asked, finding it amusing at how lost the alien looked. That's just how he wanted it to be. "Not just yet."

Kenzaki raises a hand, snapping his fingers, the sound echoing throughout the entrance of the building. This simple action confuses the alien. What did snapping his fingers have to do with anything aside from catching his attention? But then he hears other humans around ten (he's only guessing from what he could see) surrounding the two of them. They were all dressed in black, camouflaged to blend in with the darkness. But what had really caught the alien off guard was the fact he hadn't heard any of them before.

"Don't ask any questions," Kenzaki states as he noted the panic rising on Gran's features. "I don't trust you to follow me still, so...my men are going to bring you with me by force. Really, its just a simple precautionary measure. After all, I don't know what an alien can do to me. You might just hurt me like how you did your dear little friend."

Gran glares at the human with that last comment and he's nearly ready to run up and punch him. But, before he can do anything, Kenzaki nods his head and steps back. That was the signal for his men to surround the alien, knock him out and capture him.

(Saturday - Morning)

Midorikawa wasn't sure when he had fallen asleep, but he wished he had remained asleep once he had woken up. While his memories were in a bit of a haze as how and when he had managed to get to his bed, his mind had instantly gone to last night, to what he could remember. Part of him wishes that had all been a nightmare, a silly little dream and nothing more. But the mark and slight pain on his face is a reminder that it was all real.

I can't believe I was actually falling for a stupid monster like him... The human huffs as he turns in bed, pulling up his blankets to shield himself from the world. It...doesn't matter. He's gone now. I...don't ever have to deal with him ever again.

He tries to remain tough and calm over this, but knows its hurting far more than he's letting on. He had gotten so close and friendly with that stupid alien and it had all ended up with him being in a state of misery. This pain really did just make him want to remain in bed, curled up underneath the sheets for the whole day. And if it weren't for his phone going off, he would have.

The man sighs as he turns over, forcing himself to sit up and reach out to grab it. He's not sure whether he's relieved or not to see the caller ID. What does Osamu want with me? Before he answers the call, he clears his throat, hoping he can sound normal.

"Hello, Osamu?"

"Ryuuji! Thank god you answered," Saginuma replies, sounding relieved. "Are you alright? Tell me what happened."

"Osamu, I'm...alright." He couldn't possibly know about what happened last night anyway, could he? Why did he sound panicked? Maybe he couldn't mask the pain in his voice, and honestly he never had been a master at that. "I'm just tired."

"I doubt thats the reason for the sound of your voice..." Saginuma sighs. "Anyway, I'll be over soon. I have something important I need to speak with you about."

"What? But I'm not ready!" And he wasn't in the mood to see anyone, not even him.

"Ryuuji. You know I hate to demand things of you, but for right now...I have to. I'm making my way over to you now."

~...~

"Ryuuji I-" Saginuma cuts himself off the moment he sees the scratches on Midorikawa's face. His initial panic turning into worry. "Ryuuji, what happened? No, wait, it was Gran, wasn't it?" He growls, a glare aimed at the mark left behind since the alien was nowhere in sight.

"It...was," Midorikawa answers after a moment, placing a hand on his cheek to hide the marks. He still couldn't guess how the other just knew it was from that alien. "If you're looking to punch him or something, you don't have to. Gran is gone."

Saginuma goes quiet for a moment. He wants to just go off on a tangent at how badly he's going to make that alien pay for laying a hand on him, but getting angry isn't going to do either of them any good. "Have you taken care of that wound? I have something for it if you haven't."

"Osamu, it'll heal in time," Midorikawa reassures. It's just a scratch on the surface, but the mark its left him emotionally is something he doubts will heal.

"It's a scratch from an alien. Who knows if its infectious or poisonous? Let me at least put some salve on it."

"Okay, okay..." Midorikawa replied, not in the mood to put up much a fight. He walked over with Saginuma into the kitchen, letting the other pull out some of that healing salve he had from his bag (apparently he had come prepared as he had a lot of random medicinal things) and begin to apply it on his wound. The green haired man hissed a bit as it stung.

"I think you'll be okay..." Saginuma said softly, trying to be as gentle as possible.

"Why are you here, Osamu?" Midorikawa asks while his hands were off his cheek. "How did you even know this was from him? And why do you have all of...that in your bag?"

"I knew you were going to be hurt, but I didn't know how badly you would be injured," Saginuma admitted while beginning to put a bandage on his cheek before putting his other supplies away. "You don't understand how worried I was for you."

"I don't understand what you're talking about," Midorikawa replied, shaking his head. "First you knew this was from Gran and now you're saying you knew he was going to hurt me?" And he had let it happen. This definitely had to be a dream or a really bad nightmare.

"Look, if I could prevent this, then you very well know I would have. But, Gran said it was urgent that I tell you nothing about what he was going to do. God, I really wish I did though or was at least here to stop him."

Midorikawa clenched his fists upon hearing that, slowly becoming irritated. "What did he tell you that he couldn't tell me? Please, please, don't tell me you knew about his messed up alien plans." He feels pathetic as tears begin to form at his eyes. He shouldn't be growing so frustrated over this. He doesn't want to. "I don't want to hear about it. He's a terrible creature and I don't care for him any more."

"Ryuuji." Saginuma says his name in a firm tone, waiting for the other to look at him. "Listen to me. All I knew was that Gran was going to plan to make you hate him, despise him. I didn't know how or what methods he was going to use." He lets out a sigh, rubbing his forehead for a moment. "Honestly, that alien should have told you from the start what he was going to do instead of leave you in the dark..."

"Osamu..." Midorikawa rubs his eyes, still pretty confused about what was going on. "Just...tell me what you know."

"I know you hate him right now, but he did it to protect you."

"Protect me? He did nothing but hurt me." Physically and emotionally.

"If he hadn't had pulled that stunt, whatever it was, Kenzaki would be aiming to end your life about now."

"Wait, what...?"

"I don't know all the details and I really wish that bothersome alien would have told me more." I should have gotten more information out of him while I could. "But, he was threatened by that boss of yours. Apparently, he knew that he was an alien all along and made, or forced, a deal upon him. Either he goes with him or he kills you. Of course, he couldn't inform you about this either for some reason."

"It was all...just an act?" Midorikawa asks, going quiet for a moment. "I can't believe it..." He wasn't sure if he could after all that had happened. It all sounded and felt so real. But Saginuma wouldn't lie to him- did Gran lie to Saginuma?

"Whether you do believe it or not, thats up to you. As much as I'd like for you to distance yourself from him...this time I think you should forgive him." Even if he disliked that alien, he couldn't be angry with him for choosing to sacrifice himself rather than put Midorikawa's life in danger. But, he could be angry for having done this to him.

"I don't know...wait," he pauses, a piece of information clicking in his mind. "You said he made a deal with Kenzaki...so then he has him?"

"I would assume so. He has been wanting to get his hands on him all this time."

Midorikawa couldn't help but feel a little sick to that possible truth. His fears of Kenzaki getting his hands on Gran had come true. While he was supposed to be angry at that alien, he was still worried about what may happen to him. There was also the fact that Gran had done all this for him. If that were true, he couldn't let his boss do as he pleased with the alien.

"Then...Then we have to go and get him. I don't trust Kenzaki with him."

"So, you're still going to be good to him after what he did to you?"

"If what you said is true than...yes. Gran may not have been the bad one here."

a/n: I had intended to update this chapter earlier but got a bit distracted. Anyway, going to try and focus on this fic since there are only a few chapters left~

AlieaGakueanAliens, I'm glad you liked the last chapter, even those parts xD hope you continue to look forward to the remaining ones!