Warcross 3

Chapter 5

I wake up in a somewhat familiar place. Then it hits me. I'm in Hideo's bed. I sit up a little and realize I'm naked. But my white blouse is still on. My face turns into a bright red color. I slept with Hideo. He slept with me. I mean. We did it before. 2 years ago. But yet I'm still flustered. I look down at Hideo. He's sleeping still. Right arm under his pillow. Left arm on my lap on the blanket. I feel relax when I see him. So peaceful. So tired. He's cute like this. I push hair out of his face and kiss him once on the head. Thats normal. Right?  I've never been in a real relationship so, I'm not too sure how this works. All I know is that I love Hideo and Hideo loves me. Love. I love him. I really do. But does he love me? He likes me. But. Does he love me? I push the thought out of my head as I get out of bed. I go to Hideo's closet. It's filled with suits. Then I go to the drawer I doubt there will be anything even in here, but I still look and then, I see it. The creamy white sweatshirt Hideo let me borrow the day we had our first kiss. He kept it. Separated from his other clothes. I instantly put it on. Then, I slide on some shorts I found in his other drawer. They don't fit but it has strings so I can tie it. 

I walk into the kitchen and help myself to a serving of coffee. Koa joins me. Then I walk over to my purse to get my lenses. The Beta lenses. Of course, there not out yet. We have to finish the project first. But the old Beta lenses make everything a touch easier. I take a sip of my coffee as they load. I see an instant message from Divya. 

{Emika. I am sorry if I am interrupting something but, we found a threat in one of the Warcross worlds. Please. Reply as soon as you can. We are afraid it could be a hacker.}

Shit. Not now. Hideo. He said he wants it too just be me and him. No project. 

{Divya. I can't. I'm spending a week with Hideo. I can't work on the project right now.}

"Emika?" Speak of the devil. Hideo is walking towards me. He put on white shirt and grey trousers. His hair messy. And his face tired. He looks up at me. "Hideo." I put my phone down. And grab a cup of coffee I had ready for him. "Good morning." I hold the cup out to him. "Coffee?" He grabs it and takes a sip. "You know how to make a good cup of coffee." He kisses the top of my head. "My father taught me." I place my cup down. "What do you have for us today?"
"My parent's house." His parents. I haven't seen them in years. Literally. He places his cup down. "They would be delighted to see you again." I smile at that but, my phone ruins the moment. Hideo walks towards it but I catch up and stand Infront of him. "It's really not important. Besides. It's just news about the project." I wrap my hands around Hideo's neck. "Plus, you said no project work, right?" I don't want him to worry about the project. I want to spend more time with him. I don't want to ruin our fun just because of a simple threat. I'm sure Mari and Kenn will take care of it. There's a look in his eyes that tells me he knows somethings up. But he doesn't press me. "Weren't you the one who wanted to go back to work?" He wraps his arms around my waist. "Yes, but now I just want to spend as much time as I can with you." I press my lips against his. "Well then. We should get going before the paparazzi wakes up again." I laugh at that as he kisses me on the cheek. 

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I head down to my house to get some clothes on that fit me. I'm wearing a pink sweatshirt with long sleeves with a pair of grey sweatpants. I chose to wear a pair of light brown boot's Hideo got me and a grey scarf. It's quiet cold today. And I don't want to freeze Infront of Hideo's parents. After I finish getting ready, I head over back to Hideo's. And after the paparazzi problem, we make it to the house. It's the same as I remember it. Hideo takes my hand and as we walk towards the front door. Hideo's wearing a white turtleneck sweatshirt with his grey Peacoat and black pants. His outfit is finished off with his white converse. His mother greets us at the door.
"Okaa-san, Emika o oboe terudesho?" Mom, you remember Emika right? my translation reads. "Hai, mochiron!" Yes, of course! my translation reads once again. She pats our cheeks and lets us inside. His mother hangs onto my arm and says something to Hideo. I really need to fix how fast these old lenses can translate. Whatever it was it seems to make Hideo a little unhappy. Hideo sighs. "Ill be right back." He walks away down the hall. His mother laughs. "So gullible." My translation reads. She ushers me to the couch. "Now tell me. When is your wedding?" Wedding. Out of all things. "He hasn't proposed." She shakes her head. "He will soon. I know it. You make him very happy. You know that right?" She looks at me with a reassuring smile. I offer her a smile. "I hope I do." 
"Believe me, he loves you more then you, may think." He loves me. "Now how about the children?" My eyes widen. She wants children?! We're not even married! "I think we're taking things slow right now." 
"Don't take things to slow. I want to see my grandchildren soon!" She hands me a cup of tea. "Now that that's settled. How is my Hideo doing?" Now she's worried about Hideo? She worries me. "I'd say he's doing fine but not really." The words come out and I didn't even have time to plan it. I cover my mouth. "I knew something was wrong." She looks away. "What do you mean?"
"Hideo has been avoiding Sasuke." Sasuke. I almost forgot about him. I heard he talks to Jax while she's in jail. Sasuke is alive but not really. He's basically a computer. He has complete control over everything if I'm being honest. I haven't talked to him in years. "Do you know why?"
"No. That's why I wanted to ask you but, it seems you know no more than I do." It goes silent. She's worried. I am too. She then places a hand onto my cheek. "Promise me. You'll take care of my son. Please."
"Of course." I place my hand on hers. "I'll do my best."
"Okaa-san!"  Hideo shouts. "Hideo wa donaru no o yamero!"
"Gomen!" I giggle.  Hideo walks in. His mother eyes him. "Hideo. Okusan to issho ni sugoshimashou."  Hideo. Go spend time with your wife, my translation reads. I blush as I look at him. Hideo does to. "Okaa-san, watashitachiha kekkon shite imasen!"
"Mada. Saa, sugu ni tsuma ni naru tame ni anata to issho ni jikan o sugoshimashou!"