A/N: Wow, I sure love making Satoshi into a bad guy in my stories, don't I? XD PLZ ENJOY CHAPTER 4 ;3
«So, um… What was the first consultation with your new client like?» is the only question I remember him asking me. That probably means that the other questions were so stupid or so irrelevant that my brain was like «Don't worry, girl. He didn't say anything.» That's so typical Satoshi Mochida. Says a lot of unecessary shit, but I guess that's one of his quirks. He's sort of that idiot you can't help but like. He's an idiot. But a cool idiot.
«It was… fine,» I muttered and put the cup of coffee back down on the table after drinking a large sip. I was about to blabber about how fascinating his was and his issues. I was excited, since it was the first time I had a generally interesting client, so it was so simple to just blurt out a couple of things about him. But then I remember the rule. What I promised him. Oh fuck…
«Uh huh? Just fine?» he asked sceptically. I groaned and said: «What else is there to say? We just talked about his situation and his past when it comes to treatment. Not every single issue is supposed to be solved after the first meeting, Mochida-kun. Never ever.» «Hm…» he murmured out and put the cup to his lips, almost conservative. I saw it as a word of approval, so I didn't say anything and turned my head to the side. Staring out in the nothingness.
«It's pouring down like crazy, isn't it?» he asked, putting his spoon in the cup, most probably since he was finished with his. I nodded in approval. People didn't even bother to walk down the streets with that much rain and that much darkness. I think it was around 10 PM. We stayed there for way longer than I anticipated, but luckily for a good reason. He kept me up with his unecessary prying. «We should probably go now. Thanks for the coffee,» I blankly said and got up to put my coat back on. I expected his usual awkward words of farewell, so I was quite surprised when he coldly asked:
«Are you rejecting me on purpose again?»
I gulped, turned around and met with an expression that was not used to Mochida-kun's baby face. A look of… matureness.
«You've ignored me a lot lately… No, actually ever since I started working there. Even the times you tried to be social, I always get a vibe that you don't wanna be around me,» he said. I blinked twice, my lashes fluttering against the naked skin under my eyebrows. «I… I'm not ignoring you,» was all I managed to say that wasn't completely false. Come to think of it, it's not like I'm doing it because I don't like him. Maybe I'm just… scared?
«Really?» Mochida-kun asked, raising his eyebrow. «Really really,» I said. He looked intently at me for a while and sighed. Was he tired of me now? No, he just got up from his chair and walked a few feet ahead of me when he said: «I want to take you home.»
«H-huh? But Mochida-ku—
«If you're really not rejecting me, let me take you home.»
Come on, Ayumi! Get a grip, girl! It's just one walk… And then, hopefully his thoughts about me will change! I took a deep, shaky breath and followed him outside.
…
It was like he knew everything about me during the whole walk. He knew my steps. He knew the way to my apartment. He… probably knew what I was thinking. I definitely got those vibes from him while we walked to the apartment complex I lived in, even though we didn't say a word to each other at all.
«Thanks a lot for the walk. You really didn't need to…» I bashfully stuttered out. What am I even embarassed about, for God's sake! «Your welcome, Shinozaki,» he plainly stated and all of sudden got closer to me. W-What? Is he going to… Ah, it won't hurt, will it? Mochida-kun put his arm around me for a small hug. I thought it was over there, but when he let go of me…
… He sneakily planted a brief kiss on my cheek.
I was to shocked to even express it through my body. All I could do was to just stand there like a statue even after he walked away, leaving me alone by the entrance. That cheeky little… Did he seriously need to do that just to tease me?! Well, it surely didn't work!
…
All warmed up after a long bath, I sat in front of my laptop to write down my information about Kishinuma-kun. His full name, birth, phone number… He wanted to challenge me. He wanted me to text him first. Ugghhh, my body's shaking! I… I'll call him. But not now. First priority, is to try to help him. Alright, let me think back on what he said…
What he told me wasn't the entire truth. He made that clear to me when he said «the whole» illness. So with him being deaf… It has some kind of extra condition? And it's not something that's being caused by physical damage… There's no way I can see the whole picture with just these equations and no further information. Asking Kishinuma-kun himself…? I could, but not now. Like he said himself, in our free time, he won't see me as his psychologist. This definitely has to do with work, so I won't bother him until his next appointment. Therefore… I only have one person to ask.
…
«Eh? Shinozaki-san? Why would you be calling me this late?» Onizaki-san asked in a very tired, old-woman's voice. Wow. She really is old. Old with style. «I'm very sorry if I woke you up, Onizaki-san…» I started with. She seemed to act friendlier the moment I said that. «Now now, don't worry… Is something the matter?» she asked. «Yes, actually…» I admitted. «Well, go ahead,» she said, almost like introducing a stand-up comedian or something. I sighed and started talking:
«I know it's normal to get out of a first consultation with a client with lots of unanswered questions, but… After my appointment with Kishinuma-kun, it's difficult for me to continue my day without at least a few answered.» «Mm,» she muttered, telling me to continue, so I did: «Did his doctor… ever tell you about his background? Does he have any psychological issues?»
It didn't take that much thinking from her to answer me: «He did mention a few family issues. Between his parents, especially. He said that these troubles might've caused his condition in some sort of way. But further details… I think it's better if you ask him yourself. He seems to have taken quite a liking to you.» Huuuh…? I gulped when I felt my blood boiling in embarassment. «O-Oh? What gives you that idea?» I asked. Onizaki-san laughed happily and said: «It's easy to see! I talked to him when he was on his way out. He was quite cheerful and he was almost dancing as he walked in that gloomy weather. He even praised you!»
My heart stopped beating. I was curious… But it was a really bad idea to ask her what he said. «Shinozaki's a real trophy woman!» That's exactly what he said! I'm not sure in what way he meant it, though…»
As if to make up for the lost beats and adding excitement, my heart raced in my chest. Trophy woman… Trophy woman! «W-Well… I noticed that he's good with words,» I said and giggled. She laughed with me for a while, but knew that we didn't have anything else to talk about. «If that's all, then I would really like to go to sleep right now,» she moaned out along with a yawn. «Alright. Sleep well!» I said cheerfully. She returned the words and hung up. Sigh… Just not having anyone to talk with, felt really lonely. Something was missing. I had courage. Courage that I didn't have just a minute ago. After talking this much about him, I… I…! Oh, fuck it!
Completely posessed by my braver self, I looked back at my notes, dialed his number and started typing a mail.
Oh god… What the hell should I write? I just… I just have to write what I really feel. That's all I need. All I need… Ooooh, it's impossible! I'm getting so nervous by just imagining his face! Phew, calm down… Calm down… My fingers were shaking as they unsteadily typed.
Hi Kishinuma-kun!
It's me, Shinozaki.
You wanted me to text you, so here you go!
I really don't know what to say, so I guess you can just start the conversation.
Seriously, it's really weird to see you outside of work.
But as long as we don't keep things awkward, I think it will be okay.
That's all really.
… What the fuck have I written?! I looked over it one more time. I've literally written my biggest fears in this text. My fears of what would've happened if we suddenly hanged out together. Is it safe to send this…? I sighed, looking at my fingertips as I pressed the send button. Ugh… I'm just so tired…
I wanna sleep…
…
Rays of sunlight almost blinded me when I opened my eyes. H-Huh…? It's already morning? I rubbed my eyes and flinched at the cold feeling of the phone underneath my arm. Hmmm… Right, the text… The text!
I turned on my phone and completely turned into ice.
1 message from unknown number
Oh my god…
I literally woke up the entire apartment complex just now.
I hate you.
Let's get some food tomorrow!
Seeya :-D
After reading that message… It was me who woke up the entire apartment complex.
A/N: It's a date, then! Hope you guys enjoyed chapter 4! As usual, I would love to hear your thoughts :) UNTIL NEXT TIME ;3