Hey hey! New chappie here! :3 So how's it going everyone? We went to tour province so that's why I never got to update my stories. Gomenasai. :(

Oh btw, I added another chapter to Distance, and it's about Aoko's side this time. Enough of DC!

Ok, so today's the day! Mwahahahaha. So what will happen next to our dear Harumi. isn''t she a lucky girl? She was kissed by Akahi-sama two times! I envy her, 😭 HAHAHAHAH. Any way, let's go on with the story.

Please keep supporting all my stories. Here is Chapter 8! Enjoy! ;)

C8: The Birthday Girl and the Escort

Wednesday evening at AKA Hotel (A/N: I can't think of a name XD), start of the celebration. Everything is in order for the party; lots of visitors already filled the halls.

"Well a lot of people are already here. Be polite okay? By the way Harumi, you wait here for Akashi-kun, the two of you will come down together." My mom said to me in an orderly manner.

I just nodded at her as my reply and sat back down at my bed. The day has come, Arrgghhh... I'm supposed to feel special and happy on this kind of occasion, but I can't bring myself to be to. I got up and sighed. I tucked a strand of white hair covering my face and decided to peek outside.

Somehow this feels like it isn't really my party. Most of the guests are mom's friends with their annoying and spoiled rich daughters and sons. And I really don't know any of them. What kind of party is this? 90% of this people are hardly I know and had never even met. My friends are quite few, and I hardly see my sister anyway. I sighed and frowned to the fullest.

"What's with that face? It's your birthday, aren't you happy?" my eyes opened as I looked up to see Akashi blocking my view.

"Why do you care? And what are you doing here?" he glared at my response and just decided to brush it off. I rolled my eyes at him, completely aware of his patience losing completely.

"Well it happened that I was invited and that I'm your escort." I walked toward him and was about to hit his arm when he grabbed my wrist. I groaned in frustration and tried to break free from his grasp, but his grip was tight.

"I came here to pick you up, not to be hit." He let go of my wrist and clasped his hand against mine. I stared at our hands intertwine, "Wow, your hands are big."

I let go of his hand and lined it with his. I examined our hands together; my thumb only reached half of his and my palm was placed in the center of his palm. But somewhat our hands feel perfect together, it fitted perfectly. I was so focused on our hands that we were already inches apart; I didn't realize that I was leaning too much to him.

Thanks to the heels I'm wearing, I'm in the same height as his nose. My eyes found his once again, and lost myself in his orbs.

"I told you, those who can only look me in the eye are those that serve me." I feel his minty hot breath fanned against my skin. Though the warning I still stared at him, I don't care I just really love his eyes.

This girl is just stubborn. No matter how many times I warn her, she won't listen. However, I also found myself staring back. I can look away and move, but my body seems to be in a spell.

And the way she looks right now, was just amusing. Even though it was her birthday, I see her hear sulking in her room. I understand her feelings anyway, unlike her I still have my freedom.

Her hand is still against mine. It was really small compared to mine, I clasped it once again. I back away a little bit and raise her hand. I lightly brushed my lips against her knuckles, my lips quirk up at her flushed face.

"Let's get going, they're waiting for the princess to arrive."

I saw her roll her eyes at me for the nickname, she really is cute when she's annoyed. The door suddenly opened and saw Satsuki standing there. She had a shock expression then turn into a bright smile.

"There you are. Hurry up, everyone's waiting for you."

I nodded and led Masaki outside. She had her hand on my arm as we walked and I felt her tense up. A spotlight shone upon us and felt she had her grip tighter than before.

I saw Satsuki made her away on the other side of the stairs and went beside the emcee grabbed the other mic and started to welcome us.

"Let us welcome the debutant Masaki Harumi and her escort Akashi Seijuro."

Everyone clapped as we walked down, Masaki almost slip good thing I have a tight grip on her. "There's no need to hurry. Take your time each step, I'm right here. Relax."

She inhaled and exhaled softly. She smiled at me and nodded. We continued our way down, everyone's eyes were on us. Watching our every move.

As we finally got down, the party finally started. Everyone started gathering around us and some of them even asked her to dance. She politely agreed and went on her way. Since she really doesn't know any much of them, she just smiled at them and nodded if necessary. Then after her father cut in, and danced with her. I took this as my cue that I'll go dance with her next.

When her dad let go of her, I went to them. "May I?"

Her father smiled and nodded at me. As soon as he was gone I placed my hands on her back and held her right hand. "You look happy. That's much better."

"Well it was fun dancing with my dad, but with the others. I only enjoyed your ex-teammates company."

"How about me?" I suddenly asked her. I really don't where that came from.

"You're okay too, but you're still Mr. Red." She pouted her lips at me; don't do that for goodness sake!

"And till you're my princess." She looked down at our feet hiding the blush forming on her cheeks. I slightly chuckled and released my grip on her hand; I tilted her chin to look at me. My lips quirked up at her face, and she slapped my arm playfully.

After the dance, the cake is presented. I watch her blew her candles and smile at everyone. The teens now began to make their way to the dance floor while the adults sat down and ate their food. We were the only ones left at the table since both our parents went socializing with the guests.

"So what did you wish for?"

"That you would leave me alone." She snapped at me. I glared at her which she happily returned back. This girl doesn't really know what she's doing. I stood up and left her alone sitting there. "Wish granted princess."

I watch him leave his seat and went socializing with the others. Seriously? Can't he take a joke? Then suddenly I saw this guy coming towards our table. Shit! This guy gives me the creeps; he keeps staring at me right from the beginning. And Akashi had to leave me alone.

"I'm Kei. I'm Oreki Kei. Nice to meet you."

"Uhhm. Hi. Harumi, Masaki Harumi." And before he even could ask me to dance I quickly stood up and excused myself. I looked for Akashi and saw him standing with his teammates from his school. I bit my lip, thinking if I should go up to him.

"So may I have this dance?" suddenly this Kei guy here asked me. Since we were already standing I really had no choice. He put his hand on my waist and we started dancing, my eyes widen in shock as his hands started to move. His hand was moving slowly towards my butt, the fact that I wanted to punch him now in the face but had to keep still. I had no choice or else it will only cause a commotion.

I closed my eyes and felt myself tear up. My eyes widen in shock as I felt myself pulled back and crashed against a muscular chest. "I do believe that your hand is in the wrong place, Oreki-san."

Knowing that cold voice I looked up to see Akashi glaring at the boy. He looked down at me checking if I was okay, I just nodded at him and smiled. He pulled me away from the dude and started dancing.

"Why didn't you stop him when you're completely aware of his actions?" he held my waist protectively; he squeezed my hand calming my nerves.

I bit my lip trying to keep myself from the tears threatening to fall. I heard him sighed and pulled me closer. I wound my arms on his neck while he placed his on my back. I hugged him tight as if never wanting to let go, he held me back and placed his head beside my temple.

I closed my eyes, relaxing under his presence. I inhaled his manly scent and smiled. I laid my head on the crook of his neck. We were just dancing there in the center, and didn't even realize how long we were standing there. Five songs had already passed or even more.

ohemgee. hahahahaha. I like this chapter a lot. :D

Well, how was it? Comments and reviews are welcomed and loved.

Sayonara! :3