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He lowered his head to kiss her. She was shocked and surprised at his sudden move. Her hands went up on his chest to push him away, but his arms wrapped around her, pulling her body against his hard one. She couldn't resist even if she wanted to. His kiss sent her body up in flames. Her hands wriggled free to reach around his neck to pull him closer.
"Tsukushi…"
"Just kiss me Tsukasa," Tsukushi said softly.
Tsukasa's eyes went dark with desire as he complied. 'Is this really happening?' she thought. 'He feels so good… so right. I can't get enough.' His lips trailed from her lips to her neck, nibbling and sucking. His hands running up her sides to cup her breast. Tsukushi moaned feeling heat pooling in between her thighs. 'Yes, touch me, I'm yours.'
Buzzzzz buzzzz buzzzz… Tsukasa's phone vibrated.
They jumped apart, both panting, looking at each other. Tsukasa reached into his pocket and grabbed his phone.
"Hello? Yeah. Which one? I'll be right there,' said a frustrated Tsukasa. He turned to Tsukushi. "As much as I want to continue this, I have to go."
"Is everything okay?" she frowned..
"One of my clubs' on fire, they need me there," he said.
"Then go take care of it," she simply said.
"You'll be okay?"
"Yeah."
"We need to talk. I'll call you when I get back."
"Okay."
He looked at Tsukushi, kissed her hard then left. She sank down to the carpet, still dazed, trying to let everything sink in. 'I should've done this three years ago,' recalling what Tsukasa said. So did that mean he wanted her back then? Tsukushi was so distracted in thought, she didn't hear Yuki come in.
"Hey Tsukky, what's the matter?"
"Oh, Yuki. You're home."
"Yeah… so why are you sitting here in the dark? And why was Tsukasa here? Did he say or do anything to you? Do I need to go bust some balls?"
"Oh stop it Yuki," Tsukushi laughed. "Yes, he was here and no, he didn't say anything mean to me. He kissed me."
Yuki gaped at her in shock. "I'm sorry, for a second there I thought I heard you say he kissed you," replied Yuki.
"You heard me right. He KISSED me… and it was… amazing," Tsukushi sighed happily.
"Okay so when did you and Tsukasa become kissing buddies? I thought you two were at odds."
"Yeah, but I think he was in love with me just like I was in love with him back then."
For the next couple of weeks Tsukasa and Tsukushi were inseparable. They acted like a new couple getting to know one another, even though they've known each other since they were kids. Going on picnics and walks on the beach, eating ice cream and napping at the park. Tsukushi, looked up at the blue skies and wondered how she could be so lucky. Yes, her life started out bad, but now its more than what she could've ever hope for. She had a best friend, who was more like a sister, great friends, and the love of her life. She glanced down at Tsukasa. A slow smile spread as she played with his hair. Tsukasa frowned, deep in thought.
"What's the matter Tsukasa?"
"Hmm? Oh nothing. Just thinking of some work stuff, that's all," he lied.
Since the fire at the club, Tsukasa's been getting threat letters. From who? He doesn't know. He sent his private investigators to look into it, but the trails always end up cold.
"Hey, you, today is our day. Stop thinking of work," Tsukushi complained as she tugged a lock of his hair.
"Sorry," he said as he pulled her head down for a kiss. "Forgive me?"
Tsukasa's Office…
"Find out who's sending these letters. I want them dealt with as soon as possible."
"Yes, sir, we'll try our best. What would you like us to do when we find the perpetrator?"
"Exterminate them."
"Yes, sir."
Beep... Tsukasa pressed the intercom, "Yes?"
"Ms. Makino is here sir."
"Send her in."
"You may go," he said to the private investigator.
The private investigator left as Tsukushi came in.
"Did I interrupt something, Tsukasa?"
"No, we were finished before you came in. Now come here."
Tsukushi walked over to Tsukasa and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him down for a kiss. Without breaking the kiss, Tsukasa picked her up and sat her down on his desk.
"Mmm… Tsukasa, if you don't stop we'll be late for lunch."
"Forget lunch, I'll eat you instead," he growled playfully.
"Tsukasa! Yuki and Soujiroh's waiting," giggled Tsukushi.
With a sigh, Tsukasa let her go. "Fine, but don't think this is over. I've always had a fantasy about you in my office," he replied with a wink. Tsukushi blushed. They haven't done anything other than kissing and touching, but she feels ready to take it to the next level. She wanted to be his completely.
Hand in hand, they went out to lunch with Yuki and Soujiroh at a nearby restaurant a couple of blocks away from Tsukasa's office. As they were leaving the restaurant, the couples didn't notice the black tinted car waiting by the corner. Tsukasa and Tsukushi crossed the street unaware of the car pulling out, racing towards them.
"Look out!" yelled Yuki.
Tsukushi saw the car first so she pushed Tsukasa out of the way, only to hear a crash, shattering glass, and then nothing more.
"Tsukushi!" yelled a frantic Tsukasa. He ran towards her body, with a sinking feeling in his heart. He carefully picked her up, checking for a pulse. He felt a faint pulse. He pulled out his cell phone and called 9-1-1. 'God, let her be okay,' he pleaded. 'Please, let her be okay.' Tsukushi was rushed to the hospital diagnosed with a fractured wrist, a concussion, and minor scrapes and cuts.
Two weeks later…
Tsukushi woke up to an elegantly designed room filled with flowers and balloons.
"Hey, sleeping beauty, about time you woke up," said a teary Yuki.
"How long have I been out?"
"Two weeks."
"Two weeks?! What happened? I feel like I've been ran over," Tsukushi weakly joked.
"That's not funny Tsukky. You almost died," sniffed Yuki.
"I know. I'm sorry, it's just better to laugh than cry," teased Tsukushi. "Where's Tsukasa?"
"He just left earlier. That man hasn't had any sleep. Reminds me of when you got sick and stayed at the hospital. He stayed with you everyday, holding your hand, wishing you'd wake up. Oh, and all the flowers he brought. I think he depleted the little stall that used to be at that corner."
"I don't remember Tsukasa being there. I don't remember him coming to see me at all."
"Oh, he did. He just didn't want us to tell you cuz he thought you'd be upset. He made Akira bring flowers everyday after you got out of the hospital."
"Why didn't you tell me Yuki?"
"Cuz he wasn't sure how you felt about him, and you didn't ask about him either, so he assumed you didn't want to see him."
Tsukushi fell quiet. "When's he coming back?"
"Oh, missing him already huh?" Yuki teased. "He went home to change. He just said he'd be back after he takes care of some business."
Tsukasa's office…
Tsukasa looked at the man standing in front of him. "Did you find him?"
"Yes, sir, he was at the airport heading to China. We managed to extract him without drawing any attention. He's being held in the warehouse."
"Good, get any information you can from him, then give him my 'thanks'."
"Yes, sir. Also, here's the file on the first assignment. Regrettably, we lost the trail."
"Leave it and get to the warehouse."
"Yes, sir." The man left the room quietly and began to think of the many ways of torture.
Tsukasa took the folder and flipped through it. The other letters of threat were in there along with the latest, 'Next time we'll kill her.' He turned the pages over to find an incomplete trail that stopped cold in the next town over. 'The next town over,' he thought, chilled. 'Whoever's doing this is getting closer. Tsukushi got hurt because of me. I need to protect her, but how?'
Back at the hospital…
"Hey there Tsukushi. How are you?" said Akira, coming in.
"Akira! I'm glad you came. I'm feeling much better," said Tsukushi, happily.
"Here, brought these for you," he said, putting the flowers down next to the others.
"Thanks, Akira. So how have you been? Everything okay at the club? You hire a new bartender yet?"
He chuckled, "You sure do bounce back fast don't you? I'm doing pretty good, not much happening at the club, and yes I just hired a new bartender."
They spoke for awhile about the new club opening and Akira's vacation to Hawaii. He busily kept Tsukushi chatting until the nurse came in to give Tsukushi her medication. Akira chatted with her until her eyes started drooping and soon she was fast asleep. Akira got up as Tsukasa came in. They chatted for awhile and then Akira left. Tsukasa kissed her forehead and sat next to her holding her hand. 'Thank God she's alright, but it doesn't erase the fact that she got hurt because of me. The only way to keep her from harm's way is to let her go,' he thought, feeling pain cut him deep at the thought of losing her. Tsukushi sensing someone holding her hand woke up to find Tsukasa with his hand clasping hers and his head down, deep in thought.
"Tsukasa," she said with a groggy smile.
His head snapped up at the sound of her voice. "Kushi, I didn't mean to disturb you."
"You didn't," she assured him. "Where have you been? I've been waiting all day for you to come back."
"I had some business to take care of at the office. How are you feeling?"
"Other than the annoying wires, which thank goodness is coming out soon, I'm fine," she said cheerily.
"Good. I'm glad you're alright. I don't know what I'd do if…" he trailed off unable to finish the sentence.
"Don't, Tsukasa. I'm fine. Everything's going to be alright, but I think I feel faint."
"Are you okay? Should I call the nurse?" Tsukasa said worried.
"I'd feel much better if you came over here and gave me a kiss,' Tsukushi said with a mischievous grin.
He growled at her cheeky behavior and complied. He kissed her like a man dying of thirst.
"Mmm… maybe I should be in the hospital more often if I'm getting this kind of treatment," joked Tsukushi. The night nurse came in, causing them to jump apart, flushed with embarrassment.
"Oh, don't mind me darlings, I'm just here for her nightly check up and to give her more medicine." The nurse checked Tsukushi over and gave her her medication before leaving.
"No, I don't want to fall asleep. I still want to talk to you," she complained drowsily.
"Go to sleep, sweetheart. I'll still be here," Tsukasa replied.
"I love you, Tsukasa," she said as she drifted off to sleep with a smile.
Tsukasa, stunned at what she said, sat there holding her hand. 'She loves me.' Joy and happiness soared through him. He sat there for a long time looking at her, taking in her every feature. With one finger, he traced her eyebrow, her nose, down to her lips, trying to remember the feel of her. He closed his eyes feeling tears prickle his eyelids. He knew what he had to do.
"Just for a few more minutes," he whispered to Tsukushi, "then I'll let you go."
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