We came in the hotel a few hours ago. It's evening but it's unsettlingly warm, at the least that's what I feel. The remaining hours that we drove here were full of silent. I wanted to say something but my mouth stayed shut. The silent was suffocating then and even more so now, here in this room alone with Seijuurou-kun.
"Tetsuya, you can take a shower now if you want and then go rest."
"I'll unpack first Seijuurou-kun. You can use the shower first, I'll shower after you."
"Or we could go both?"
"No…"
"Such a quick answer, you didn't have to reject me so quickly."
"Please stop fooling around Seijuurou-kun."
"Okay, okay, I'll go now."
Pfft, I really do like this childish side of him. It's quite troubling sometimes but this playful side of him is always smiling, it makes the mood a lot lighter compared to the mood whenever he's serious.
I still don't know what this business trip is all about, but I have the feeling that Seijuurou-kun's father will be here; he is the main president after all, assuming that this trip really is for business. Seijuurou-kun did say that he wanted to go somewhere far from the house, but then again whenever this trip is uttered he would give me a serious face.
How many suits did he bring? This is a lot for a just week. They all look fancy; Reo-san must have made them, I mean putting aside his personality, all the clothes he makes are quite exquisite. All of these suits perfectly match him, even the aura of it screams so much like him.
I need to unpack my things too. All the clothes I brought are all from Seijuurou-kun, and thankfully no dresses. I hope…but he could have hid it somewhere. I need to check.
"What are you doing?"
"Seijuurou-kun!"
"I thought you were unpacking, why are clothes scattered all over?"
"Because…"
"What is it?"
"You didn't bring that dress did you?"
"Pfft…hahaha!"
"I'm serious Seijuurou-kun."
"Pfft, I'm sorry."
"Did you bring it or not!?"
"No, I didn't. Go take a shower now, I'll take care of this."
"No, I'll help clean up since I did this anyway."
Ugh, I could hear him snickering right now. The gap between this side of him and his normal self is so far apart. I see why Reo-san was so surprised then when he saw him laughing. It's a bit unbelievable for someone like him who's always so stern to suddenly laugh like this. I would not have thought that he has this side the first time I was him. I mean the first thing he told me was "Wake up, who are you?" in such a serious tone, it felt like he was accusing me of something criminals would do.
"This is the last of it. You can take a shower now."
"Ah, there's still this box Seijuurou-kun. Is it yours?"
"Ah, yes. It's my watch box."
"Is it okay if I open it?"
"Sure."
Hmmm, it's heavy and looks expensive. This is probably his collection.
"Oww! What was that for?"
"I'm sorry Tetsuya, you can't open it after all."
"You could've said so. You didn't have to slap my hand."
"I'm truly sorry Tetsuya…"
"It's okay, but don't scare me like that again. I'll take a shower now, will you be okay?"
"Of course."
That scared me for a second, suddenly slapping my hand like that. He must have hidden something in there that I'm not supposed to see. Could it be one his mother's memento? That is possible. It's probably better not to ask further questions, I don't want him becoming depressed again.
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I put it here. It forgot. I hid his ring inside this box. I only used this box when I'm traveling, I forgot. How could I have forgotten? Damn! Why is this cursed ring here!? Of all the things…Argh!
*knock knock knock*
It's almost midnight, who could this be.
*knock knock knock*
"Seijuurou!"
"Father? What are you doing here?"
"Making sure that you actually came. Let me in."
"I'm here already, you don't need to do that."
Such persistence, but to think he actually came here to check if I came.
"So my guess was right?"
"What are you talking about?"
"This is about that girl isn't it father?"
"I'm doing this for your own sake Seijuurou."
"That's what you always say father, but you never really listened to any of my opinions."
"Make sure you show up presentable tomorrow. I'll go now."
Such a stubborn old man. Ever since mother died, he's been so strict to himself pushing everything that he thinks will give me a better future. He's so obsess about the future that he never see and enjoy the present. I was like that too back then, thank goodness I met Tetsuya.
I wonder how father will react tomorrow when I introduced Tetsuya to him and refused the marriage proposal. It does seem harsh to do it in front of the girl but it's better if the message is fully received.
"Seijuurou-kun? Seijuurou-kun?"
"What is it Tetsuya?"
"Where is the towel?"
"It's in first drawer to the left."
"Thank you."
This is great. Everything is going according to my plan.
"Let me dry your hair Tetsuya."
"Thank you."
Really great
"Done. Let's go to sleep now Tetsuya."
"Your bed is right there Seijuurou-kun."
"It's too cold in there Tetsuya and it's dark. I'm afraid of the darkness."
"Fine, but I'm putting a pillow between us."
I guess I am sly. Ah, the scent of Tetsuya who just came out of shower is making me think of…
"You look like a pervert right now Seijuurou-kun."
"I can't help it, you're giving off a scent I like."
Ah, the face he just made.
"I won't do anything, now go to sleep."
At least I'll try not to. I can't help but think about naughty things. I'm here alone in the same bed with the person I love, how can I not think about it.
"Tetsuya, you know…"
…and he's fallen asleep. What a letdown. But he must have been really exhausted, I am too. Now I just need to get rid of this barrier of pillows between us…then change his pillow with one of my arm, hmmmm this is bliss. Holding Tetsuya in my arms, I hope the sun never rises.
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*ring ring ring*
*ring ring ring*
*ring ring ring*
*ring ring ring*
*ring ring ring*
I hear ringing. Who's calling at this time? It's 4 in the morning.
"Hmmmm…I hear ringing"
"It was nothing Tetsuya, go back to sleep."
*ring ring ring*
"Yes? Who's calling?"
"I'm sorry to have disturbed you Seijuurou Akashi-sama, but there's a man here in the lobby looking for you. He said it's urgent. He's asking for your room number. Do you happen to know a man named Ryouta Kise."
When I heard that name, my senses all came back to me. Fear suddenly crept in on me. My hands were suddenly shaking accompanied by my voice.
"Did you say Ryouta Kise?"
"Yes sir, he just came is a few minutes ago. He came in asking for your name and someone named Tetsuya Kise."
It can't be. Not now. Why is he here!? How does he know me? How does he know we're here? He's here to take Tetsuya away, he's taking him back. This can't be. This can't be. THIS CAN'T BE! Someone tell me this is just a bad dream, please. I can't just let go of Tetsuya. I can't have him taken away from me, not by father, not by anyone, especially not to you, Ryouta Kise.
"Sir? What shall I do?"
"Tell him to wait. I'm coming down there."