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Title: Love which surpass time
Chapter 2: Dear, I love you
Shusei's POV
After having breakfast, all of us, the Zweilt Guardians, Yuki and Luka, were lazing around in the living room. With nothing better to do, Toko suggested playing 'True or Dare" to kill time. For unknown reason, Luka and I managed to stay out of the game unlike usual. So, I went to a corner and just leant against the wall, closing my eyes to rest for a while. Although Luka did not join in the game, he stayed near to watch them play.
Normal POV
After Toko had explained the simple rules of the game, they started the game with Yuki spinning the empty bottle. After a few rounds, it was Toko's turn to spin the bottle. The bottle spanned for a while and…then stopped in front of Hotsuma. Toko asked with a hint of boredom in her voice, "True or Dare?"
Without much thinking, Hotsuma shot out, "Dare!"
Toko considered her options for a while, then she grinned devilishly at Hotsuma, "Heehee, I dare you…to go hug Shusei and tell him 'Dear, I love you'," Toko finished the last part quickly.
Hotsuma retorted immediately, "No way! If you can tell that to Tsukumo, then I will go."
"I'm not the one who chooses 'Dare'. You are the one who makes the choice!"
"…Che, fine!" Hotsuma turned his heels and began advancing towards Shusei.
Shusei's POV
While I was resting with my back leaning against the wall, my thought once against drifted back to my feelings towards Hotsuma. So...it is love that I feel towards Hotsuma? That explains why the failure of my relationships with the girls I dated in the past. Despite being Zweilt Guardian's partners, my feelings towards Hotsuma are not as simple…My train of thoughts was being cut off by Hotsuma.
"Shusei!"
I opened my eyes while straightening myself, then I turned to look at him, "Yes, Hotsuma?"
"Don't overreact," Hotsuma cautioned me and before I could question him, he pulled me into his embrace. Then he whispered into my ear, "Dear, I love you."
Dear, I love you. Dear, I love you. Dear, I love you.
The four words resounded in my brain. Like the key to Pandora's Box, hidden stuff which were buried deep within were let loose and scenes from my past life flashed by in my mind.
Unable to control the feelings of pain and misery which accompanied the awakening memory of my past life, I accidentally pushed Hotsuma with my hands. Catching him off guard, Hotsuma fell onto the floor.
"Shusei?" Hotsuma called out worriedly. Despite hearing his call, I did not respond to it. Instead, I covered my face with my hand, hiding the painful look I had on my face from the rest.
"Are you alright, Shusei?" Yuki tried to touch me but I dodged for I do not wish for him to 'see' my memory.
"Gomen, I'm fine. I'm just tired," I tried to say it as calm as possible.
"So I see, if that's the case, maybe you should rest for a while. We will call you down for lunch," Yuki offered.
"Um, there's no need to call me for meals for I no longer have the appetite for food today. If you would, please excuse me," I left the crowd for my room. After closing the door, I leant onto it and allowed myself to slide down onto the floor.
"Are you kidding me? Hotsuma and I were husband and wife in one of our past lives?" I closed my eyes while taking in a few deep breaths to ease the pain which I was experiencing in my heart. I have to leave…to leave Hotsuma as I could not bear to experience the same agony and misery of seeing my most beloved one caring for another person.
With my mind set, I opened my eyes and started packing my stuff into a small suitcase. I did not take many things, just a few sets of clothes and one or two of my favourite books. After shutting the suitcase, I took one last glance at the place where I had lived for almost a century. Then, I left with the door creaking close behind me.
To be continued.
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