The mockingbird (Akashi Seijuro love story)

Party scheme.

Trischa's pov.

Almost two months had passed since Tora tried to kill me, most of my injuries were more or less healed. I'd been working out almost everyday since, and had packed on a considerable amount of muscle. I didn't care if it slowed down the healing prosess. I needed to get stronger, so I wouldn't wind up in the same situation again. The police had been growing impatient and finally allowed me to act as bait. Seijuro had at first protested heavily against it of course, but in the end I'd gotten my way. He was still a bit mad though. But this was the only way to get Tora to show himself. That much was clear.

I could already hear the noise from the club down the street. The sound of music heightened and lowered continuously as the doors continued to open and close. A smirk made its way to my lips as I spotted the bouncer. Cato stood in the door checking everyone's I'd. Planned, of course. He was suited to be a bouncer with that body build. When I came closer and stepped into the line, it still took a while before he spotted me in the crowd. When he did he stopped the person in front of him and waved at me to come forward. I hesistantly stepped out of the line but then stepped towards him confidently.

"How are you doing, I haven't seen you in ages!" A lie, he'd seen me yesterday when we planned it all out. I was so glad I could count on him right now.

"I'm good, I've been really preoccupied lately" I chided in return and he smiled while opening the door for me.

"I see. Welcome inside" I grinned at him and nodded, he continued with the line as before when I passed him. As I stepped inside the music started blasting in my ears. The sight of the many people dancing and the shifting lights made the grin on my face turn into a pleased smile. I might be here on a mission, but it had been ages since I'd been to a party. This made me excited despite the reason to why I was here. The air reeked of alcohol and smoke. The live band had just finished the song as I reached the table where a couple of others from the street fighting. They greeted me with cheers and hugs. They were all in on it. To make it look convincing I had to be away from Seijuro, but still together with people my own age. Never mind the fact that I wasn't actually old enough to even be here. I sat down beside a girl named Sarah and picked up a drink that was standing on the table. That wasn't exactly a part of the plan, but I really needed some courage at this point and I chugged the entire thing. Sarah stared at me shocked and I laughed a bit.

"It's been way too long" I excused staring at the empty glass. The others were silent for a moment before they all laughed. A couple of drinks and shots later and I was suddenly on the dance floor with Sarah. I laughed, and smiled, and had a great time. Then suddenly I stood like pinned to the floor, eyes locked to his. That went a lot faster than I'd expected.

Sarah eventually noticed how still I had grown standing straight up and down on the floor. It was as if an electric shock had paralyzed me. Her eyes followed my stare and she stiffened, putting two and two together as Tora stepped towards me.

"You're not getting away this time bitch" He growled at me, I finally broke out of my trance as he tried to punch me and dodged the hit. I jumped back pushing Sarah behind me in the prosess. he followed swiftly and tried to grab me but I dodged instead and grabbed his upper arm, jerking my knee into his gut as harsh as I could. He huffed and I kicked him away firmly. The large man stumbled, but didn't fall.

"And you're even stupider than I'd thought, coming after me in a crowded locale" I spat at him, his cold grey eyes flared in rage and he threw himself at me faster than I could respond. He pinned me to the ground, my head banging into the floor harshly and I huffed. I gritted my teeth and rammed my fist into his gut as hard as I could. I managed to move my head out of the way just in time as his fist came crashing down. He roared as it hit the floor beside my head instead. I used the opportunity to my advantage and kicked him off me and got to my feet. I'd gained some distance between us. Tora glared at me, his long black bangs falling into his face, covering part of his eyes.