Music Piece 28: One Bad Incident
" Oh dear, it's nearly half-past eight! I should be getting home, Dr.Nori. "
The woman gave her, a warm smile.
" Yes, I think you should, dear. "
" Okay, but I'll say goodbye to Keiko first before I go, " Takara told her and went over to the rabbit's hutch.
The animal stood up when it heard Takara's approach. She reached out and patted Keiko's head.
" Bye, Keiko, I'll see you again on Wednesday okay? "
Keiko blinked her beautiful, big brown eyes. She looked sad.
" Don't worry, Keiko, I'll play with you on Wednesday. Now, I need to go home and take care of my mother, " Takara replied and gave it a thorough scratch behind its ears.
" I promise… "
With that, Takara waved goodbye.
" I'll be back again on Wednesday, Dr.Nori. "
" Goodnight Takara, " the woman said. " You've done a really good job today. Thank you. "
" You do not need to thank me, Dr.Nori. I did it willingly. Good night, " Takara spoke up and left the pet shop.
The breeze blew softly, playing with Takara's long tresses. She turned round for the umpteenth time. The feeling that someone was watching and stalking her was unnerving. She quickened her pace. The alleyway was deserted and quiet, devoid of all noises. She trembled but continued walking. All of a sudden, a group of guys surrounded her.
" What do we have here? "
Takara gasped and took a step back.
" P-Pardon? "
They laughed. It was obvious that they were sneering.
" We've managed to catch ourselves an adorable prey! Kawaii! "
Her blood ran cold.
" Wh-What do you mean? " the girl stammered.
She was getting scared. What's worse is that they know about it and they loved it.
It excites them even more.
" Do you remember me? " a voice could be heard from behind her.
She spun around.
" You!!! "
(See Chapter 20)
True enough, it was the guy who had assaulted that poor puppy the last time.
" What do you want with me? "
He smirked and stepped up close to her.
" Name's Davis, Takara. And, I want you… "
" What?!!? "
She blushed furiously at this and raised her hand to slap him. She was so embarrassed!
Davis caught her hand in mid-air and used her momentum against her. He slammed her against the wall. He surveyed her body, hungrily.
" No! Let me go! "
Takara struggled and kicked out. Her leg connected with Davis's abdomen and he loosen his grip on her. Within that split second, using her might, she pushed past him and fled.
She could hear the thumping of their feet behind her. Her legs grew heavy and tired.
They will catch me any minute now!
Her breaths grew ragged and came out in gasps.
No, I can't run anymore! I'm too tired!
Suddenly, she banged into something or rather someone. Her head throbbed and quickly she looked up.
" K-K-Kaoru! "
Takara was frantic.
" I-I've got to go! "
She stood up but she wobbled and fell. Kaoru caught her just in time.
" There she is! "
Kaoru looked up to find a group of guys about his age blocking his path.
" What do you want? " he demanded.
" Hand her over and mind your own business, " Davis spat rudely.
" No, she's my friend and not your belonging. "
" Yeah and so's ours! "
They turned. The rest of the Host Club members stood there. Davis knew he was outnumbered.
" Leave her alone and remove your presence at once! " Tamaki announced loudly.