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Well, here's the next chapter! Not much to say except thanks for the reads and for the review! Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 2:

Breaking Point

The party was being held in a fancy hotel and there would be a dinner followed by a dance. Eki wasn't much of a party person, but it was for work and her boss had made it clear that he expected her to be there.

"Well, this is boring," Satoru muttered.

"Just because you're used to club parties," Eki chuckled. "It'll be fine."

"You're so making this up to me later," Satoru whispered in her ear, his hand snaking around her waist and down her hip. Eki took a deep breath as she tried to stop the heat rising in her cheeks.

"I-I'll need to get some sleep at some point," Eki said meekly. Satoru chuckled.

"We'll see," he said and Eki huffed. Of course. Once Satoru got his mind on something, there's no deterring him.

"Eki, you've arrived," someone said as he walked over. Eki's boss, Kenji, was all smiles as he came over. Kenji was an older man but that didn't make him any less attractive. And Satoru must have noticed too because his hold on Eki tightened. Eki did her best to ignore it.

"Of course," Eki smiled. "This is an important party. I wouldn't miss it."

"You're so reliable. It's why you're one of my best workers," Kenji grinned. "And you look beautiful tonight." Satoru's grip got tighter, which Eki didn't think it could. Eki pinched his hand, her way of telling him to relax. It didn't work. Damn possessive demon.

"Thank you," Eki smiled. "This is my boyfriend, Satoru."

"Ah, the infamous boyfriend," Kenji smiled, holding out his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Kenji."

"It's nice to meet you as well," Satoru said, shaking his hand. He seemed pleasant enough right now, but Satoru always managed to seem pleasant at first. She just hoped he behaved himself tonight.

"Come, we've got a seat for both of you over here," Kenji said, leading them to a table. Satoru and Eki followed a few steps behind.

"You don't need to get so jealous," Eki said. removing his hand from her waist. "He's just my boss. I owe a lot to him but your my boyfriend." Satoru only nodded as the took their seats next to each other on the table.

Things seemed to be going smoothly. Eki was most comfortable with her co-workers. They were pretty much the only friends she'd had. Satoru even seemed to be enjoying himself, as everyone was curious about Eki's mysterious boyfriend. However, Eki couldn't help noticing that a lot of the girls were perhaps a little too interested. It usually would have bothered her if Satoru had shown some interest back but he hadn't done much beyond being polite. And then, her boss started talking to her. Eki didn't see it as anything out of the ordinary. They had known each other for a long time. Ever since she was just a young intern, starting out at the company.

Eki didn't think the conversation was a problem as she laughed along with him about some old joke and then she looked over at Satoru. Her mood soured immediately. He was doing that thing he always did when he was jealous. He was flirting with another woman. Eki's hands clenched into fists. She hated it when he did that. It's not like she was intentionally trying to make him jealous and upset when she talked to other men. He flirting with other women like this, he knew exactly what he was doing and how he was making her feel and, quite frankly, she had had enough of it.

"Are you alright Eki?" Kenji asked, catching her attention again. Eki put on a smile.

"Just fine," she said. "What were we talking about again?" If Satoru wanted to play this game, she could play.

As the night wore on, Eki learned that she could play but she couldn't win, apparently. Satoru knew exactly which buttons to push to really make her angry. The dance was happening now and while Eki had danced with some co-workers, she had given up the fight. There was an endless line of women vying for Satoru's attention and he had barely glanced at her. Eki couldn't go to the Demon House tonight. She'd have to go to her sister's house. Unable to stay at the party any longer, Eki headed to the door. She cast one last glance over shoulder and caught Satoru's eye. He had abandoned the dance floor and was making his way over to her. Eki glared at him before she rushed out the door. Not this time. She wouldn't let him say all the right words. She wouldn't fall into his arms again like she always did. She loved him, but that didn't mean she had to love every part of him and she was putting her foot down about this.

"Eki! Where are you going?" Satoru asked from behind her.

"I'm going to my sister's house," Eki said firmly. She wouldn't look back. "Don't follow me."

"Hold on," Satoru said, as he took her arm and caused her to stop. "What's wrong?"

"What do you think's wrong?!" Eki snapped. "Everytime I so much as look at another man you find some other woman to flirt with!" Satoru smirked and it only enraged her more.

"Perhaps you should stop talking to other men then," he said, as he leaned in to kiss her. Eki pushed him away.

"That's not going to happen," Eki said. "Just because I talk to them, it doesn't mean that I plan on cheating on you or making you jealous in any way. But that's your goal, isn't it? When you flirt with other women, you want me to feel what you're feeling." Satoru's eyes were hard as he folded his arms across his chest. A serious relationship like this was new for him and he was never good at expressing himself.

"And is that so bad?" He asked in response.

"Yes!" Eki said. "Instead of talking to me about it, you try to hurt me. That isn't fair." Her voice cracked, losing some of it's strength and Eki cursed herself.

"Eki, I don't mean to hurt you," Satoru said, his face softening.

"Well, you do and I can't do this anymore." Eki said. "I don't want to feel like I'm walking on glass to not upset you every time we're out somewhere."

"What are you saying, Eki?" Satoru asked cautiously.

"I don't know," Eki sighed. "I love you, I'll always love but… I don't know. I'm still going to stay with my sister tonight." She had started to back away.

"Eki, I'm sorry." Satoru said, reaching for her. The thought of losing her was suddenly too painful. He couldn't let her go.

"Satoru, please. I just need to get away for a night. Don't follow me," Eki said, stepping out of his reach. She gave him one last, long look before she turned away and hurried down the street, leaving Satoru standing there.

Satoru wasn't sure how long he'd been standing there, stewing in his own thoughts. He hadn't meant to hurt her like that but she just wasn't aware of the affect she had on other men and because she didn't know, they often got away with more with her and he hated it. He supposed that if he flirted with other women, she might take a hint and set some boundaries with those men but it had backfired and he had just ended up hurting her. He felt terrible but he couldn't ignore her wish to not be followed. He could only hope that one night would clear her head and she'd come back. If she didn't, he'd go after her. He had to make it up to her somehow.

Satoru was heading back to the Demon House when his phone rang. This infernal phone that he had only gotten because of Eki. He checked it to see if it was Eki, only to be met with disappointment that it was Shiki. Oh well. He hoped it would be important.

"What?" He asked as he answered.

"Is Eki with you?" Shiki asked. Satoru growled quietly.

"No," he said.

"Where is she?" Shiki pressed.

"Not here. Why?" Satoru asked. He was getting pissed. He didn't want to talk about what had happened or why Eki wasn't with him.

"You need to find her. Her name just showed up in the Fate Database." Satoru stopped suddenly. No. He was told her name was erased from the Database. It couldn't have shown up again. Who would do it? Satoru had already turned and started running in the direction Eki had left.

"For when?" He asked as he ran. The words that Shiki said next made his blood run cold.

"Right now."

Yup. That's where I'll end it. I think that's the only thing that bugs me about Satoru-even though I LOVE him-and the fact that your character just takes it, so I said forget that and that was basically the inspiration for this chapter. Anyways, review and let me know what you think!