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Akito had called for the zodiac members again, and Suzu was napping in her room.

It was surprising when she found herself being awakened. No one usually bothered her but one person.

"Hatori…" Suzu said, not bothering to open her eyes.

She felt someone sit beside her. "How are you feeling?"

Suzu groaned internally; she was being asked that question much too frequently. Opening her eyes tiredly, she resisted the urge to say alright again. Hatori was her doctor meaning she shouldn't keep anything from him.

"Drowsy, though no more than usual, and a little achey."

"And you haven't gotten sick since your last checkup?"

Suzu slid herself up so she was against her headboard, and she rubbed the sleep from her eyes as she thought. Hatori usually swung by once a month, more often if she grew sick. However, she had actually been feeling alright. "Nope. Things have been pretty good."

Even though she'd said no, Hatori pressed a hand to her forehead. Part of her thought he was doing it simply because of the physical contact. He wanted to comfort her in some way, but he needed to make it seem as though it was purely professional.

"You know, you're well enough to attend school." Suzu's face scrunched in distaste. "If you'd like," Hatori added with a small smile.

Suzu didn't like the idea of being around so many people, and with her weak constitution, it wasn't just the opposite sex she had to worry about. "I don't think that's a good idea."

"Then how about just moving back, you'd be closer to Haru, Kyo, and Honda Tohru."

Suzu snorted. "What makes you think I'm interested in Honda Tohru?"

Hatori shrugged. "She just has a way with pulling us in."

Suzu hummed. She could definitely see that. All of the zodiac members seemed to love her but Akito, of course. Being closer to the conflict might be for the best. "And where would I stay. I'm not exactly welcome at the Sohma estate."

Hatori's smile seemed to widen, and Suzu resisted the urge to roll her eyes. He thought he'd gotten her, but she could still say no. "There's Shigure's."

Shigure had three other teens living with him. "I don't think he has the room."

Hatori checked his watch and then stood. "I'll ask him about it."

"This is still all just a maybe, Hatori-san," Suzu reminded him before he left her room.

He turned back towards her. "I'll take a maybe."

Yeah, he definitely thought he had her.

Shortly after Hatori's departure, Suzu decided to grab a bite to eat.

As she was throwing and catching the apple in the air, she walked through the house. No one was around. She threw herself onto the sofa and began to eat; looking out the sliding glass doors, she wondered where Kyo and Tohru had run off to.

Suzu had noticed something between Kyo, Tohru, and Yuki, though she couldn't exactly place what. It wasn't as though she had much people experience. However, the two seemed quite…invested in Tohru. Affection, perhaps?

It didn't really matter to Suzu, and if she did move back to the city, she'd have time to figure it all out.

Moving back, huh?

She'd had to blackmail Akito just to get here. Was it really the best idea to go back?

Hatori was right though; she'd be closer to Haru, Kyo, Tohru, and everyone else. While it might be more tiring for her, it also meant she'd be closer to Akito.

The game had changed with the introduction of Honda Tohru. Akito seemed more…agitated, which made them all the more dangerous. It might be a good idea for Suzu to get close with Tohru, the only other person who could truly go against Akito.

Suzu stood suddenly, and made her way to the trash to throw away her apple core. She needed to talk to someone about this, but she didn't have anyone. She supposed she could talk to Haru, but he was with Akito.

Deciding a walk might do her good, Suzu made her way to the door and slid on her shoes. She didn't do the walking thing often, but she felt antsy. Her thoughts were too loud; there was no way she'd be able to read or nap.

Her thoughts revolved around moving back. Everything in her seemed to point towards yes, but there was one thing holding her back.

Fear.

She was afraid.

Sure, Suzu knew Akito's biggest secret, but would that be enough to take the god on? Akito was capable of killing Suzu, they almost had so many times. Would one secret keep her safe?

There was also the issue of the others. Suzu made it her job to stay away from them, but going back would mean living with three of them and the outsider that seemed to be loved by all of them. Suzu doubted she'd be able to completely keep her distance, doubted she'd be able to maintain her cold disposition the entire time.

Going back threatened to destroy everything Suzu had worked for, but going back made it easier to watch Akito.

Shouts drew her attention, and looking up, Suzu could see everyone having fun on the beach. She leaned against the railing as she watched them. Haru was off to the side, but still looked as though he was having fun.

Now might be a good time to get his help; he looked free, after all.

"Haru!" she yelled, drawing Haru and everyone else's attention.

Her face remained blank as people looked at her with surprise. Before anyone could say or question anything, she gestured for Haru to come to her, and then she pushed herself from the railing.

She stuffed her hands in her sweatpants pockets as she waited for him. When she heard his footsteps, her eyes flickered to the side to meet his.

He looked both happy and confused about being called out.

"Mind taking a walk with me?"

He raised a hand and messed with her hair, a fond smile on his face. She knew his answer, and the two began to take off towards the forest.

"What's up?" he asked once they were well submerged.

"Hatori suggested I move back."

She watched him raise a brow in interest. "Are you?"

"I…" she trailed off, trying to find the right words. "Being here is comfortable and safe, you know, but things are changing."

"Changing?"

Suzu let out a sigh. "Honda Tohru shook things up, and Akito seems more…aggressive."

"I think he's just afraid…of Tohru."

Her hands exited from her pockets as she began to gesture with her words. "I get it, I do, but he still worries me."

"So, what, you'd be coming back to protect us?" Suzu could hear the disbelief in his voice, and Suzu knew how ridiculous it sounded. Her, the sick dying kid, was going to protect them? Doubtful.

"I just think I'd be for the best if I was closer. Besides, with things changing, I feel like I should change a bit too."

She could hear Haru hum from beside her. "Well, it sounds like you've already made up your mind."

Suzu scratched at her cheek nervously. "Yeah, I'm just…"

"Scared?" Haru mussed up her hair some more, and once she could look up, she saw a fond smile on his face. "Like you've said, things are changing, and you moving back sounds like it'll be a change for the better."

Soon the pair was at the house, but before entering, Haru asked, "Where are you staying?"

Suzu opened the front door and tapped off her shoes. "Ah, Hatori thinks I could stay with Shigure even though his place is packed."

Haru took off his shoes as well, and then bent down to straighten them out. "I'm sure you could share a room with someone."

"Maybe Kyo," Suzu thought as they walked towards the living room.

"Probably Tohru though."

Suzu hummed in agreement. Usually people would share a room with someone of the same gender. "I guess that'd be okay, but I'd probably feel more comfortable with Kyo."

"Makes sense." Haru knew that Kyo and Suzu had once been quite close. They had a lot in common, after all.

Suzu fell onto the couch with a groan. "Hatori's going to be so smug when I tell him I'll move."

Haru let out a soft chuckle as he sat beside her, and Suzu could tell Haru was happy about her moving back as well.

No matter how much she tried to push him away, he always came back. It was both annoying and endearing.

Part of her hated that when she did die he'd be sad, but another part was glad that she had someone. It was selfish, wanting Haru close, but she deserved to be selfish every once in a while.

Right?

I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I don't know why but to me it felt kinda...empty? I don't know.

I'd really love you hear what you all thought~