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Chapter 15: Enough

By Slavedriver2008

I was probably the happiest girl in the world.

We were holding hands when we reached the table. Miaka and Taka were grinning widely, watching us. I grew conscious of them and I instantly pulled my hand away, making Hotohori roll his eyes. The couple laughed at us, making me flush harder. He helped me get seated and I couldn't help but smile. Having Hotohori beside me, in front of Miaka and Taka, was surreal. I never even imagined this day would come...him becoming my boyfriend. Wait, was he really my boyfriend now? We never talked about it earlier.

But we did kiss and admit loving each other, does that equal to a relationship? We're also going home together and do Seiryuu-knows-what. Thinking about our current situation was a headache. I guess, we have lots to talk about us once we've settled down together, I mean once we have the time to talk.

"What are you supposed to tell us?" I asked Miaka, stopping myself from analyzing my role in Sai's life. Sai. I should get used to calling him Sai again. He said it himself, he doesn't want to be Hotohori. Miaka's Hotohori. He wanted to be Sai. My Sai. He laced his fingers on mine under the table and I blushed again. Miaka laughed, probably aware of what transpired under the table.

"I see you two have finally cleared things up," Miaka said and I bit my lip. Bless Seiryuu, this was beginning to be a little humiliating. I never really thought about how Miaka and Taka would react once they find out about us. Maybe because I never really thought of us. The situation was a bit awkward but I was still happy. Nothing can take that away. "Anyway…Yui—"

"Saihitei! I finally found you!" We all turned toward the direction of the voice and I was surprised to see Houki walking toward us, wearing a very elegant black dress. Some of the people from the other tables turned to her. I frowned, she was such an attention-getter. But I can't blame them, she was gorgeous in her dress. Sai's hand tightened on mine.

"What brought you here?" he asked, his voice stiff. I suddenly felt wary.

"Sai Sai Sai, always straight to the point. I was looking for you since—" Houki's eyes met mine and she raised an eyebrow. "Oh, it's you, Boshin's former tutor right? I wonder why you're having dinner with my fiancée."

I blinked. "Excuse me?" What the hell did she say? Fiancée? Who, Sai?

"Houki—" It was Sai, but before he could say anything, Houki cut him.

"Sai didn't tell everyone? We're getting married." Everyone fell silent. My eyes widened, slightly trembling. Sai held me tighter under the table as Houki sat on a chair beside him. I raised an eyebrow when she brushed her fingers on his arm. His hand trembled slightly and when I looked up to him, his jaw clenched. He was controlling himself, probably comforting me with the hold. Should I take his reaction as an assurance that he's still mine?

Yes, my mind said. Do something. "You must be mistaken," I said finally. Houki raised an eyebrow and turned to me. She looked so lovely and perfect. Cold eyes raked my face and I felt angry. It was one of those moments when I don't have full control over my thoughts and my actions. I was trembling, I was sure of that. But my voice was steady.

"You must be Houki!" Miaka squealed and tried to smile at the woman. She diverted the ice stares Houki was giving me. Bless Seiryuu, I must have been throwing her ice daggers as well. "It's nice to meet you, we're Hoto—I mean Saihitei's friends." Houki turned her attention on the couple and smiled at them. "Didn't you two broke up a a year ago? I mean, no offense meant, but Sai already has a girlfriend." Miaka smiled sweetly. "And he never mentioned you…"

I accidentally let out a laugh and they all turned their attention on me. I felt relieved. Miaka, Miaka accepted Sai and I. Taka smiled sheepishly across the table. Sai cleared his throat, a small smile on his lips. "Houki, I think—'

"Fine. Gang up on me," Houki stated, annoyance in her tone. She turned to Sai. "Father called me to say that our engagement party will be held on Saturday." Sai frowned and the table stood still again. My heart beat loudly and something gripped me. "Since you're Sai's friends, you're all invited. It's a formal event so I expect everyone to dress up."

"I do not understand what you mean, Houki," Sai finally had the chance to speak. His hand left mine and I suddenly tensed. His gesture made me panic…a little. Okay, not a little. What the hell was happening here? One moment he's mine and the next…Was he really marrying her?

"Your family finally decided to choose me as your Empress, honey, though your grandmother was still strongly against it." Miaka gasped and I thought everything shattered before my eyes. Sai rubbed his forehead, he was probably as surprised as I was. "We've been urging them to accept us for more than five years, Sai. And they finally agreed! So there's no reason for us to continue with this separation. We can—"

"Enough," Sai stated and the table stilled. I breathed out and bit my lip. I can't stand this anymore. I needed air. Sai-less air. He turned to me, I was teeming with numerous emotions. "Yui…"

"I forgot something at the stadium. Excuse me," I stood up and grabbed my bag. Sai stood up to pull my arm but I evaded his grasp. My feet brought me past the door of the restaurant and I went out the streets. My head was throbbing. I was so...mad. Damn, everything was perfect…

"Yui!" Sai called out, grabbing my arm and made me face him.

"Tell me you're not marrying her," I said, panic evident in my voice. I was crying. "Tell me it's a mistake." Sai looked at me intently, his eyes filled with hesitation. "Tell me!" My voice broke. I don't care if there were numerous bystanders looking at us. I needed assurance. I wanted him to tell me he's still mine. That no matter what his family say, he's mine. Mine.

"Yui…Listen—I love you. But I can't promise—" I slapped him. Sai looked at me with surprise, his left cheek burning.

"Damn you, Sai! You always lead me on! Is this your revenge?" Sai's eyes widened and I pulled away from him. "I hate you!" I turned around and ran away. I don't care if he followed me or not. I just wanted to get away from him. It seemed that no matter how hard we try to work things out, something always comes in-between.

Everything hurt so much. Damn, of all the people in the world, why do I have to fall for a Suzaku sei? Was the universe playing with me? Was he the heaven's way of telling me that I was still not forgiven? That I still needed to atone for the countless lives I killed in Shin Jin Ten Sho? Was three years not enough?

In the end, Suzaku and Seiryuu can never be together.

My tears blinded me and I ran with abandon. My head throbbed and my heart ached, too painful that it will burst if it continued beating. I wanted to die, just to forget the pain. Just so I can control my body and my thoughts and my self again. Right now, all consciousness in my system gave way to an indescribable feeling. It devoured me again, the way it did three years ago, when I was betrayed and used…

"YUI!" Sai's voice rang in the air and a loud sound drilled through my consciousness. When I turned, light blinded me. Screeching sound filled my ears and I gasped when a vehicle stopped before me. The driver hurriedly went out and ran toward me. I covered my eyes but my knees gave way. Strong arms caught me before I hit the pavement. I looked up to find a familiar pair of deep blue eyes.

"Yui-sama…" he smiled, his voice deep and familiar and teeming with longing. Golden blonde hair framed his handsome face and a blue earring glistened on his right earlobe. "I finally found you." My eyes widened. Seeing him again, having him this close, the world stopped and I felt all the pain in my stillness. My head throbbed from the memories his image recanted in my head.

"Nakago…" His name left my lips before I hyperventilated then passed out.

A/N: FINALLY! Nakago arrived in the scene! :) Houki's a bit annoying, ne? Anyway, do tell what you think of the story. Thanks for reading!