Destiny and Fate Ch 10
The harsh life of a student forced the gold haired man to wake up early to prepare his trip to the school. By now, he got used to waking up early and Hikari no longer intruded his room unless they were literally minutes away from being late. However, that never occurred and Takeru was always the first one to be out and waiting for the brunette ice queen. He finished his showering and dressing and waited patiently outside. While waiting for the terrifying and beautiful pistol carrier, Takeru found himself playing a guessing game. He looked at the countless car keys that hung nicely on the wall and wondered what he will be driving that day. Soon, his game came to an end and Hikari randomly picked a key and handed it to Takeru.
"Mercedes Benz today?"
"Why not?"
"Just saying. Let's go."
Brief exchange of words, and then, they were off to their fancy, high quality university. The drive took no significant time and they were in their classroom early again. While waiting for the bell and the teacher to walk in, Takeru was constantly bombarded by numerous amounts of girls who took interests in him. He answered them with a nice smile and kindness. Most asked general questions, but one brave soul asked a question that everyone wanted answered.
"Do you have a girlfriend Takeruk-kun?"
He looked at the girl and gently answered.
"Yeah, I do."
He, again, answered with a bright smile. Then, all the girls asked who she was.
"Hikari is my girlfriend."
Then, everyone looked ay her with a surprise and all the girls' attentions were focused on Hikari now. Because the two sat next to each other, Takeru could hear the girls' conversations.
"Hikari, I'm so~ jealous."
"You get all the hot guys. No fair."
"I kinda knew because Hikari's so pretty."
"How did you become boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Much more were being said and asked. Hikari was kept busy throughout until the bell ring and the girls returned to their seats.
"Told you I'm popular with girls."
"And that popularity shifted from you to me."
"Because you're going out with the hottest guy in the school."
"Keep telling yourself that, Ishida."
"I will."
The friendly conversation ended when the teacher began the lecture. Takeru, still not used to education, got bored most of the time. Hours went by and he was bored out of his mind. Unlike the unmotivated blonde man, Hikari was absolutely focused on the book and the chalkboard. Upon seeing her focused like that, Takeru's playful nature was triggered. He began touching Hikari's elegant, gorgeous legs under the desk, invisible to everybody else's eyes. She, then, gasped extremely softly and looked at Takeru who was now stroking her leg. She quietly whispered to the man who was fooling around.
"What are you doing, Ishida?"
"Feeling you."
"Quit it."
"Nah. I like what I'm feeling right now."
As he said that, he moved his hands higher towards her attractive thigh. Because Takeru's touch was that of sexual nature, Hikari's body began to react in such way. She whispered with slight anger in her voice.
"Seriously, stop. You're gonna get us in trouble."
"Nobody will know as long as you stay quiet and focused on studying."
He made a devious grin on his handsome face. Seeing how there was no other choice, Hikari did her best to stay calm and act normal. Because she was in the middle of class, she couldn't pull her gun out or shout at the pale man to stop. She had to endure Takeru's playful tease until class time was over. However, that became more difficult as his hands moved even higher. He was less than an inch away from touching her undergarment. Her breath quickened the pace and she glared angrily at the pale jokester, but he did not stop.
"Class will be over in 15 minutes, Hikari. Have fun until then."
Takeru whispered in a happy voice, having found something fun to do during class. Hikari clenched the pencil in her hand, trying to overcome Takeru's physical provocation. At long last, the dreadful class time came to an end and she dragged Takeru out of the classroom as soon as it was lunch time. She took him to the roof of the school and began yelling at the gold haired giant.
"What the hell were you thinking, Ishida?"
"I was thinking that you had a very nice leg."
He still kept his playful nature as he spoke. Hikari, however, was angry beyond belief.
"I mean, what were you thinking when you decided to do that while still in class?"
"It's been a while. I wanted to feel you. That's all."
"What if we got caught?"
"Well, we didn't. So isn't it okay?"
"Do you know how much I had to endure to…"
Hikari stopped speaking and turned face away. She didn't want to let him know that she was trying to keep her body under control. However, it was impossible to hide her emotion in front of Takeru. He immediately knew what was on her mind and began speaking in even more devious tone.
"It is lunch time, Hikari. And nobody will come up here during lunch."
"!"
By now, he was hugging her firmly.
"Ishida! Let me go!"
"What if I say no?"
"I'll shoot you."
"How can you shoot me when you don't have a gun?"
"What?"
She checked her leg holster and found out that it was empty. She gasped and looked at Takeru.
"Don't tell me…you…took it? During class?"
"Exactly. I knew you'd get angry, so I thought I should get a little life insurance."
She continuously struggled, but like any other time, she couldn't break free. Eventually, she stood still, letting the tall man hug her all he wants. He didn't let go until 10 minutes passed and by that time, Hikari was much calmer and less angry about the classroom prank that Takeru pulled.
"Happy now, Ishida?"
"Absolutely."
He said with a satisfied smile on his elegant face.
"Sorry about what happened in the class, though."
"…Whatever…just don't do it again…"
Hikari spoke as red shades appeared on her fair cheeks.
"Okay. I won't do it again…in public."
"…What?"
"I'll do it in private so that you feel safe."
"…Not even in private, Ishida."
"Then, what else can I do for fun?"
"Get a hobby or something."
"But what I did to you is my hobby."
"Teasing me is your hobby?"
"It's a fun hobby, believe it or not."
He said with a devious grin on his face. Hikari sighed and spoke to the gold haired man with a strange hobby.
"You're one of a kind, Ishida."
"Isn't that the reason why you picked me to be your fake boyfriend?"
"…Not for this characteristic…"
Hikari reddened her face one more time and Takeru held her again because of her irresistible charms. She gasped at the sudden attack.
"You're so cute, Hikari."
"…"
She didn't say anything back at the affectionate man. Soon, he loosened his arm strength and spoke.
"Let's go back down. You don't want to starve through the class, right?"
"…Yeah…"
Then, Takeru, with a radiant smile, offered his hand to Hikari.
"…No…I'm fine."
"If you say so."
He replied, still smiling. Then, the two began walking back to the classroom. What caught Takeru by surprise was that Hikari lightly gripped his hand, walking by his side. She looked away and avoided his eyes, but he was happy regardless. The two returned to their classroom and separated their hands once they sat back at their chairs. Lucky for Hikari, she was able to finish her lunch before class resumed.
"Alright. Get back to your seats."
The teacher spoke as he walked in. Students returned to their original seats and took out their notes and books for the lecture. Takeru still did not pay attention during class and let the hours pass by. The time seemed short to him when he was staring at his supposedly fake girlfriend. Before he realized, the school hour was over and Hikari urged him to drive her home.
"Come on, take me home, Ishida."
"Sure thing."
He got up from his desk and walked out the classroom door. But his walk to the parking lot was delayed when he heard someone shouting his name.
"Hey! Takeru Ishida~!"
The voice was that of a male student. Wondering who he was, he turned around and looked at the man who yelled his name. His hair was brown, much like Taichi's, but was shorter and messier. His facial expression allowed Takeru to see that the brown haired boy was not happy.
"Can I help you?"
He gently spoke, but the brown haired person constantly spoke louder than what was necessary.
"Just what the hell are you, Takeru Ishida?"
"I don't know what you're asking for, but I'm a person and I attend Tokyo University."
He explained his occupation and clarified what he was.
"That's no what I mean! What are you to Hikari?"
Then, Takeru looked at Hikari and asked.
"Do you know him, Hikari?"
"He's Daisuke Motomiya. He works at Yagami Corp under Taichi."
"Huh~. Any reason why he's yelling at me?"
"No idea."
Then, Daisuke began to look even angrier and shouted at the tall pale man.
"Are you a dumbass? I'm mad because you grabbed Hikari's hand during lunch! What do you think you are to touch her?"
Takeru first made a puzzled expression, but answered the angry man with calm.
"I'm Hikari's boyfriend. Plus, why are you making such a big deal about me grabbing her hand?"
"Don't mess with me! You're not her boyfriend!"
"Yeah I am. Didn't you see me at the party?"
"How the hell would I see you in the huge party with tons of people?"
Then, Takeru began to grow slightly irritated with the smaller man's behavior.
"I was the tallest and have blonde hair. I clearly stood out whether I liked it or not."
"I don't care! There's no way you're Hikari's boyfriend!"
Hikari, too, started looking irritated and she tried to speak. However, she couldn't because Takeru prevented her from getting involved.
"Look here. What business of yours is it that she's going out with anyone?"
"Because she's Taichi-san's sister! Do you think you're gonna be alive when he realizes this situation?"
"He already acknowledged us. Go ask him now."
"Bluffing doesn't work on me, boy."
Takeru, then, sighed heavily and turned his back on him. As he did, he spoke to the irritated Daisuke.
"Calm yourself and go talk to your boss. He'll clarify your confused thoughts. Let's go, Hikari."
"…Yeah…"
Then, the gold haired man received a punch on his back.
"Never turn away when people are talking to you."
Daisuke spoke as Takeru recovered from the punch. Takeru faced Daisuke and spoke.
"Don't do something that will get you into trouble."
"I told you. Bluffing doesn't work on me."
"I always speak the truth."
Takeru began to tense up. Hikari saw the change in the blonde man. He was not the usual jokester that always smiled brightly. Something was different about him. Daisuke, however, didn't notice this difference and continue to bicker.
"Don't act so arrogant."
"I'm being truthful, not arrogant. Learn your vocabs."
This fueled Daisuke's anger and threw yet another punch at Takeru. This time, it landed straight on his chest. But Takeru did not budge an inch. Looking down on the brown haired attacker, Takeru spoke.
"Is that all?"
"…What the hell?"
He looked shocked to see him standing normally.
"You got a fragile girl punch, Daisuke."
"What the hell are you?"
"I told you. I'm Hikari's boyfriend."
Takeru turned away from him once more and began walking away with Hikari by his side. Daisuke's rage was recharged and was about to hit the pale man. However, before he could strike, Takeru warned him.
"Punch me all you want, but I will never go down."
Then, Daisuke relaxed his muscle, lowering his fists. Before Takeru could completely walk away, he yelled across the hall one last time.
"When Taichi-san finds out about you, you're gonna be a dead man, Takeru Ishida!"
Takeru didn't reply back. Hikari examined his appearance and still found something unusual about him. But she carefully spoke to him, with a slight worry in her voice.
"Are you okay, Ishida…?"
"Yeah, I'm not hurt."
Then, his strangeness disappeared when he answered her with a shining smile. Still worried, Hikari asked once more.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah. I'm not hurt at all."
That weird aura around him was nowhere to be seen. Attempting to figure out Takeru's absurd and quick change of personality, she casually commented on his emotional state.
"I guess you don't stay angry long, huh?"
"Why would I be angry when talking to my girlfriend?"
"…"
Still trying to dig out the mystery, she spoke again.
"If you were angry, why didn't you punch him back?"
"I wasn't really angry at him. I was just little bit…irritated."
"It looked like you were about to fight him, though."
"Heat of the moment gets me a little bit aggressive. But I try my best to stay out of trouble."
She found her answer in Takeru's last sentence. Based on today and hotel night's incident, Takeru was someone that loses himself in the moment and engages the situation seriously. That was her theory for his behavior change now and decided to stop thinking about the matter.
"Don't worry. I never lose myself, except that time at the hotel."
"…Whatever…"
She quickly evaded the subject because of the embarrassment. Soon, they reached Hikari's expensive Mercedes and Takeru unlocked the car. The female owner got into the car first. And before the pale driver can enter, he was stopped by another man calling his name. He looked and saw that it was Taichi that called him. Takeru sighed.
"I'll be right back. Stay in the car."
"…"
Hikari nodded, unable to speak because of nervousness and blushing upon seeing Taichi. Takeru closed the car door and walked up to him.
"Is there something you want to tell me today, too?"
"Yeah. Let's move away a little."
"Don't worry. I have the key and the windows are closed. Hikari won't hear a thing."
"Quick minded as ever. But first, let me apologize for Daisuke's rude behavior."
"Thank you for the kind apology. Now, about your business?"
Taichi sighed and began to speak.
"You heard about my engagement with Sora, right?"
"Yeah. It's about two weeks from now."
"After the engagement is done, my father will be sending us to Europe."
"Like a honeymoon, huh?"
"Yes. That is his intention."
He gave a brief silence and continued speaking.
"While I'm gone, don't do anything irrational with Hikari."
"Do I look irrational to you?"
Taichi chuckled and resumed talking.
"No, you don't. I will come back from Europe after about a week and a half."
"And your point for telling me this is?"
"After I come back, I'm gonna marry Hikari."
"…"
"Sorry to do this to you, but you know my feelings for her and hers for me, right?"
"Don't worry about me. Worry about Sora's feelings."
"…She's forced to engage because of my father…"
"Really? I don't think so."
Taichi, then, added a slight bit of anger in his voice.
"What do you know about her feelings?"
"Everything. I see her mind as clearly as yours. I knew it from the instance I saw her. Though she was forced with the engagement, her feelings for you are genuine."
"…That's not…"
"Don't even try. Lies are useless to me."
Takeru cut him off before he could finish his sentence.
"And I'm the one who should be saying sorry."
"Why is that?"
"Because by the time you come back, Hikari would have fallen for me."
"Getting too confident. Don't you think, Takeru?"
"Better to be confident than being a coward. Isn't it?"
"Just don't be depressed when you fail."
"I'm not weak like you Taichi-san."
Then, he leered at the man who insulted him.
"What did you say?"
"I said I'm not weak like you."
He said firmly and strongly. Anger was now evident in Taichi's voice.
"You got guts for saying that I'm weak."
"I only speak the truth."
"Do you know that I'm a master of martial arts?"
"Now I do, but that doesn't change the fact that you're weak."
"..."
Takeru saw him clenching his fists, but remained calm as ever.
"You constantly cling to the impossible love and ignore the girl who truly loves you. That's a stupid action of someone who can't move on."
"That's the same for you. Your love for Hikari is just as impossible as mine."
"Then, why was I the first one to claim her lips first?"
This stunned the hazel eyed Taichi. This news was too shocking for Taichi to absorb quickly. Takeru knew this and continued to talk.
"Though it's impossible, you can still love her. I don't argue with that."
Takeru did not cease speaking the harsh truth.
"But who's the stronger of us when I picked up the courage to kiss her when you were too afraid and worried about the public's opinion and your father's feelings?"
"..."
Taichi had become speechless and Takeru resumed the conversation.
"Cool your head and think carefully while in Europe. Overcome your weakness, so that you won't be devastated when your marriage plan fails."
After finishing his sentence, Takeru offered a handshake with Taichi. He looked at the pale blonde with confused look. Then, he explained the purpose of the handshake.
"This is to make it look like that we didn't argue. I don't want Hikari to worry."
Taichi looked through the windshield of the Mercedes and saw her face, trying to read the mood of the two men's conversation. Then, he moved his hand shook the pale hand of Takeru's.
"I'll see you around, Taichi-san."
"…"
"Before you get crazy assumption, let me make it clear. I don't see you as an enemy."
Taichi was confused. The words were somewhat hostile, even threatening, but Takeru just stated that he does not feel hostile towards him.
"You…don't?"
"Not at all. You will always be an important figure in Hikari's life, no matter what happens. You are her only older brother. Remember that."
With that, Takeru turned away and headed towards the car. Hikari saw his facial expression, but detected no hostility or anger. All he had was the usual, bright smile that she sees everyday. The car door opened and Hikari asked what the two talked about.
"What did you guys…talk about…?"
"He wanted to apologize for Daisuke's rudeness."
"…Oh…"
She seemed little bit disappointed at the conversation topic. Takeru saw this, but pretended as if he did not see it. He started the car and waved his hand at Taichi before driving away. Before completely getting out of sight, the two saw the older brother of Hikari through mirror, who was waving his hand at the two.
A little bit lengthy chapter than before. Still early in story. Problems are still coming their way. I intend to do what Enzelle requested in the future chapter. But for now, please have patience and please enjoy.