Wish you were here

So, chapter 9. More about Kakeru x Shiori. ^^

"…"

When she entered into her house, she was a bit surprised to see Kakeru, waiting for her on the sofa, watching football to TV. When Sophia noticed it, she said:

"…So, I think I will let you alone. I will visit you tomorrow."

"Thanks. Good night Sophia."

Sophia smirked and tapped Shiori on her shoulders, as for saying her "good luck". Then she left in the night. Shiori sighed and closed the door. Kakeru noticed her presence and smiled to her:

"I see you are okay, now. It's a good thing."

"Thanks. I've heard you were the one who saved me…" Shiori muttered, a bit awkward.

"Yes." Kakeru answered, switching the TV off. He faced her. "I did everything to make you better."

"…Thanks."

"It's natural." Kakeru smiled again, patting Shiori's head, like if she was a young child. This gesture made her blushing a bit. "I wouldn't have let you dying after all."

"…" Shiori didn't answer and looked away to catch a cup of tea which was left. "I thought dying…"

"By the way, who pushed you?"

"…" She looked at him without understanding. "I saw someone who pushed you into the pool."

"…It…doesn't involve you." She answered, impassive. She thought he mustn't be concerned about it. Benedictus tried to kill her, so if there is something which should be done, it was Kakeru must be out of it. If she must fight him soon, she must do it alone. Kakeru didn't have his Eye anymore, so he won't be useful, and he would be killed easily. "I don't know who pushed me…But I will know it very soon."

"…If…there is something you need…"

"It's okay, Kakeru." She said, smiling to him openly, which surprised Kakeru. It was the first time she smiled to him like that. He chuckled. "You know…you're cute when you smile."

"Eeer?" Shiori cried out, amazed. Kakeru took an awkward look. "No, that's just…You should do it more often. It gives you a nice look."

"…Thanks."

"Don't misunderstand. I date Yuka after all. So…"

"…I know." Shiori nodded, but deep down it hurt her more than she was already.

Kakeru stared up at her. He didn't want anything, but it was especially because he knew Yuka, as jealous as she was. He knew her very possessive. When the last time, she thought he and Misuzu were lovers, she threw a razor shape into Misuzu's tea. Yes, she was under Liselotte's control, but he wondered if it wasn't due to her possessive nature too. And if she knew he and Shiori had such a conversation like that, she would do the same to her. Maybe worse.

"How is she, by the way?" Shiori asked. Kakeru sighed.

"Worse than before. I wanted to buy some medicine but…as you were in bad situation…I forgot."

"…Sorry." Shiori sighed. "If you want…tomorrow, we could go out to buy it to her, couldn't we?"

Kakeru turned back toward her. "Yes, it would be a good idea. Thanks."

"So…Rendezvous here at 6:00 am tomorrow. Tonight, it's closed."

"Okay. See you tomorrow."

Kakeru then patted her head again, and left, letting Shiori alone. When he disappeared, she sighed, unsure with herself. What is she doing? Suddenly, she heard a sound from outside. Thinking of a threat, she turned back to the door and, ready to throw some spells if there is need, she opened it.

Sophia Measley fell before her.

"Sophia…" Shiori sighed.

"I heard everything. So. Will you two go somewhere tomorrow?" Sophia smirked happily.

"We will just buy some medicine for Yuka."

"Yes, yes. Okay. So…enjoy your time to take a stroll with him. After all, it's a kind of date, isn't it? If you forget Yuka…"

"Sophia…You aren't here…"

"I advise you to try to confess yourself to him. You love him, aren't you? It will be rom antic…"

"You should come back home, shouldn't you? Samson must waiting for you…"

"…" Sophia didn't say anything. Shiori glanced at her, surprised. "What?"

"…Samson and I broke up. It's over…" Sophia said before leaving fastly. "Sophia!" Shiori cried out, calling her. But it was useless. She's gone.

Shiori sighed and closed the door again. Useless to say, Sophia will watch out for her tomorrow. She was Sophia after all. She ended up by walking toward her room, where suddenly, Yuka appeared before her, next to her door.

Shiori was surprised.

"What are you doing here? Are you okay?" She asked her. Yuka smiled to her. "Yes. I'm okay now. I will get some rest however."

"…Happy for you." Shiori was about to head for her room but Yuka put an arm before her, as for standing in her way. "What's up, Yuka?" Shiori sighed. Yuka kept smiling. It was slightly weird however. She didn't look normal.

"…Shiori-kun. Where are you going with Kakeru-kun tomorrow?"

"…" How possessive she was. Annoying as Sophia would say. "We are going to buy some medicine for you. Any problem with it?"

"No. I'm glad you two care for me. But it would be okay. I think I'm fine now." Shiori goggled, amazed. "Ah. Are you sure?"

"Yes. Don't worry. I can wake up after all. So…"

"…" Shiori looked down, a bit awkward. Yuka kept staring down to her. "Shiori…Can I ask you a favour?"

"…Yes?" Yuka sighed. "Kakeru-kun and I will go on a d ate tomorrow. So…We would be absent during all of the day."

"…" Shiori was about to answer but Yuka cut her off. "You understand. I'm Kakeru-Kun's girlfriend. His girlfriend. We need some time alone between us."

"What do you mean?" Shiori asked her but Yuka sighed. "Don't take me for a fool. You're the one who need some rest, after all. You've been pushed into a pool and nearly be drowned…"

"…Kakeru told you about it?" Yuka nodded. "Yes. So. You should really rest, Shiori-Kun. You're looking very ill."

"…"

"By the way…You said we'll come back in three days? It will be enough for enjoying our time, won't it? I thank you for these holidays."

"…"

"So. Goodnight, Shiori-Kun." Yuka patted her head, but Shiori didn't feel the same sensation as for Kakeru. Yuka smiled to her and closed her door. Shiori ended up by heading for her room and she laid down on her mattress.

And…without a word, she began to cry silently.