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Chapter 14 Past meets the present

She woke up early the next day and walked over to her school it was quite empty. She went to sit near her favourite tree, taking out her new novel from the soul bearer series 'a soul for chaos' and began to read. She was halfway through the 3rd chapter when someone closed her eyes "so we meet again, little Miyu".

She froze her heart stopped beating 'that voice, no way it can't be him. How is that possible?' she was too terrified to turn around but somehow gathering her courage from the fact that there were many students in the school premises by now she did only to find herself staring at thin air, there was no one around, no tell tale signs of any body's presence but she couldn't misjudge that voice. It had been haunting her since she was 10 ever since that incident. Fear griped her heart as she frantically looked around to search that horrendously familiar face but she find none.

'It can't be my imagination, it was so real'. She had practically felt those fingers closing her eyes, heard that fear inducing voice which had sent chills down her spine and she was still shivering.

Cold sweat appeared on her face as she let out a long breath realising she had been holding it all along. 'Seiya Yaboshi, why can't you leave me alone? Haven't you had enough haunting my dreams, now you want to terrify me in broad daylight?' She took deep breaths to calm her racing heart.

"Hey, what are you doing here? Ditching math class again are you?" a familiar voice jerked her from her reverie.

"Kanata…" her voice shook as she looked over to him, his presence suddenly filling her with a sense of calm and security.

"Miyu what's wrong? You look terrified" concern itched in his voice as he bent down to sit beside her.

She surprised him by suddenly launching herself at him before he could settle down and he had to struggle to keep his balance. His arms wrapped around her protectively as she snuggled closer to him burying her face in his chest while he consoled her "hey its okay, you're okay. Baby don't be scared, I'm right here" he just wanted to take away the pained look in her misty eyes.

He was overwhelmed by his own emotions for her, sure he loved her but he had been denying his feelings since last year and he realised that they were far too stronger than he knew. He felt his own heart breaking at the sight of her breaking down in his arms like a fragile glass doll. He just wanted her to be happy again, sad & crying Miyu was definitely not his favourite and he didn't want to see her like this ever again. He gently rocked her back and forth like a child till she calmed down.

"I'm so sorry about your shirt" she apologised sniffing through tear stained face. 'How could someone look so cute after such emotional outburst' he wanted to kiss her, to ease her pain with his kiss but restraining himself he wiped the remaining tears with his thumb "do you want to talk about it?" he asked her so softly as if she was a small scared child.

Maybe he had glimpsed that 10 year old scared Miyu when she broke down. She couldn't blame him for talking to her like she was a scared little child, she felt like it but she couldn't bring herself to tell him about her past. Because maybe it wasn't a big deal, she was never raped after all just molested by a guy who was supposed to be family, a big brother and maybe she was over reacting. She just couldn't tell him though, she felt like another outburst was on its way and if she opened her mouth she wouldn't be able to control herself and she didn't want to lose her calm so she kept silent thinking how to tell him without breaking down again.

He made it easier for her. He kissed her lightly "it's okay you don't have to" and wrapped his arms around her as if shielding her from the big bad world. She welcomed the warmth of his body resting her head on his chest.

'I'm so sorry but one day I'll tell you everything but not now, not on the second day of our relationship. No, this is not the right time' she thought. He held her for an eternity while slipped into the darkness right in his arms.

Assuming something really horrible must have happened to completely drain her energy he took her back to her house skipping school, she was more important. He laid her down on her bed and sat down next to her thinking what might have happened to shake her to the point of losing consciousness.

'I really hope she is just sleeping now' he grabbed her hand found it so cold that he began to rub it in between his palms.

Her eyes opened to the familiarity of her room "what…but how did I get here?" she started to get up when she felt the presence of another body. For a moment she stiffened thinking of her encounter with Seiya, dream or not it was really frightening but then she saw a familiar handsome face poking out of the sheets and she studied his face while he slept peacefully next to her. So Kanata must have brought her here, now that she was completely rested she felt a lot better perhaps better than she deserved since she had lied to him when he had been so honest about his horrific past.

She felt guilty but still she couldn't tell him, she didn't know what to say 'hey Kanata I just wanted to tell you that I was molested when I was 10 by someone who was like an elder brother to me, that break down from earlier was because I thought I heard his voice and the thought that he was near terrified me to death because last time I might have escaped but what about now, so go ahead and laugh about it because who behaves like that just because they were groped when they were young'.

He'll think I'm crazy for behaving like that, he'll think I'm over reacting. She furrowed her forehead as if in pain.

"Hey, you're up" he smiled at her, kissing her on the forehead "how are you feeling?"

"Terrific" she joked smiling ruefully.

A serious look flickered on his face then he smiled in relief "really, that's good because you scared me, don't you dare faint on me like that again ever" he scolded her.

"What about school?"

"It's almost noon there's no point in going back and besides I think it can survive without the presidents for a day".

"Someone's too proud to be school president, almost arrogant" she commented. He shrugged at her "who cares about school when I have my personal favourite president beside me" he pulled her towards himself and she fell on top of him giggling. His favourite sound in the world and he began to tickle her. She was laughing so hard that tears rolled down her cheeks but this time he was glad to see them while she begged him to stop.

"Not a chance, you ruined my shirt this is my payback".

"Take off your shirt" and he stopped suddenly staring at her, eyebrows raised as she blushed at the way it had come out.

"Someone's having perverted thoughts".

She blushed even more at his comment "no! I didn't mean that, I'll wash it for you" she mumbled almost in a whisper, she couldn't even look at him while defending herself.

"Miyu you don't need to be ashamed of anything. No actually go ahead and be like that, it makes you look so adorable that all I can think of is to kiss you breathless but on second thoughts don't act like that in front of other guys, I don't want them to get any ideas about kissing my girl"

"I wasn't your girl till 2 days before" she said gathering her ground.

"you're wrong, you were mine ever since I saw you in that parking lot, hot like hell that I couldn't take my eyes off you, have you ever thought why I behaved like an idiot back then?"

"No, though I really did wanted to beat some etiquette into you"

"I reacted like that to hide my embarrassment for falling for you right there, I wanted to kiss you right there in the middle of the parking lot while I was staring into your deep brown eyes."

"Hmm…an embarrassed Kanata Saionji, now that's really difficult to imagine".

"What can I say you bring the extreme out of me".

His confession softened her heart making her question herself how on earth she had ever hated this loving, caring person. She kissed him surprising him in the process as if to make up for every moment spent hating him "will you help me shop for groceries? I know I don't cook but my maid does and I am running short on a lot of things so will you come with me?"

"Anything for my princess just let me go home and change first okay"

"Okay thank you"

They went off to the supermarket. The evening was beautiful; no clouds with light breeze and gentle soothing warmth of sunlight and people were everywhere, out to enjoy the weather. After an hour of shuffling through groceries they decided to head for ice cream parlour. It was crowded and Miyu stayed back while Kanata went off to buy ice creams. She was looking around when she sensed someone come and stand beside her. Kanata is early she thought as she turned to face him and stopped breathing when she realised who it was.

"I see you've grown into a very beautiful girl, little Miyu".

Her heart was beating so fast she feared it will burst if it kept that pace while fear paralysed her.

"You don't seem happy to see me" Seiya said in mock hurt "don't worry little Miyu, I'm not here to torment you. As I always said, you are very special to me and I was devastated to find out that you had left but don't worry I'm here now and I plan to make up for all the time lost"

"Please, why are you here? Why can't you leave me alone?" she couldn't help noticing the desperation in her voice.

"How can I leave you when I love you so much little Miyu" he grabbed her arms and she tried to shout but her voice abandoned her "can't you see how much pain you caused me by leaving me all alone. I always thought you would come back but you didn't and when I realised you were never coming back well I just had to look for you then. Don't be scared little Miyu, I love you and I'll never harm you. I see you've a boyfriend. He's good looking I will give you that but his love can never measure up to mine"

Where are you Kanata? She thought frantically, trying to release herself from his death grip. He sounded manic, he was acting like it.

"What do you want?" she asked him.

He stared at her long and hard giving her creeps "you, I want you, I've always wanted you but don't worry I'm not going to force you. I have plenty of time and I'm not going anywhere, you will come to me yourself" he told her.

"I love my boyfriend. I'll never leave him" she said, finally succeeding in freeing herself from his grip.

"Oh, we'll see that. Meanwhile enjoy your limited time with him because it is as I said limited. You'll have to come to me in the end" he gave her an evil smile.

His smile might have made girls swoon at him but she knew the devil residing within which only made him look like the king of evil himself, like a dark angel. No he was a demon not an angel.

"Till we meet again little Miyu" he kissed her on her cheek as she cringed away from his touch his words swimming inside her head. A cold fear gripped her heart. What is his game now? What does he mean by I'll go to him in the end? Was it a warning? Sure he won't hurt Kanata he can't, but deep within she knew how much capable he was and she had once been at his receiving end. She couldn't bear the thought of Kanata getting hurt but who will listen to her. She didn't have any evidence against Seiya and he was very well connected and not to forget extremely rich and powerful.

She was lost in her thoughts when arms gripped her waist, she jumped and screamed in fear that Seiya had changed his mind about leaving her without assaulting her when she saw Kanata staring at her "you're jumpy, you sure okay?" he handed her the ice cream. She didn't feel like eating, she couldn't as she realised that she hadn't imagined anything, that Seiya had been there at her school watching her while she had been reading all alone. Fear coursed through her as she thought of the possibilities of her being all alone and helpless in his presence. She staggered by the force of the realisation physical strength giving away and Kanata was the only reason she was up on her feet

"you told me you were fine, I think I should take you to hospital. You're scaring me Miyu"

"I just want to go home"

"No not before I let a doctor examine you, god knows what's wrong with you".

He had left a happy and smiling Miyu but when he returned she looked like she had just seen a ghost. It was like morning all over again and he couldn't bear to think that she might break down again. He was hurt by the fact that she wasn't telling him the reason for her strange behaviour. Something was definitely bothering her and something had happened while he had been busy buying ice creams. But what was it? Why couldn't she tell him?

He won't force her to tell but he was really hurt that she wouldn't confide in him. He forcefully took her to his family doctor and gave him the garbled version of the morning and now. After examining her the doctor had merely said that she was anxious and worried. Too much anxiety was draining her energy and that she should indulge in something fun to take her mind off from whatever that was bothering her.

He drove her home later and insisted on staying for the night. Surprisingly she agreed, he thought it as strange since Miyu liked her own space and under normal circumstances she would never have let him stay, she must need him near he thought. Finding that thought comforting he let the earlier hurt subside. She'll tell him eventually when she was ready, he knew she needed time and so he rather focused on taking care of her for now. He found out she hated being pampered it annoyed her so he tried more and more to pamper her. Finally she was almost back to normal by the time they turned in for the night, almost.

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sneek peek int next chapter

"I don't want to hurry but you know I was thinking that…" his phone rang and after ending the call he pulled her to him. "I want you to meet someone, this guy is amazing. I'll be working with him in future. He's my father's- hence my future- legal adviser and he's here"

As she walked with him to wherever this guy was, a feeling of dread came over her and she didn't want to meet this guy. Her instincts were screaming to run away.

"Hi, Miyu I want you to meet Seiya Yaboshi"

"Seiya this is Miyu Kouzuki, my girlfriend" as Kanata introduced them she couldn't help but stare at the familiar face.

"Oh it's a pleasure to meet you finally. He talks a lot about you and happy b'day" Seiya extended his arm at her while she kept staring at him.

No fucking way, this has to be a dream. Seiya in front of her acting all like a gentleman. She took a step back involuntarily and Kanata caught her before she trip over her own feet.