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My eyes open warily as a migraine immediately welcomes me back awake

im surrounded by all the players of the game and the bloodied body of miss high school, I can't even be bothered to ask questions at this point

"Akira we need to take you to the car, we're gonna lift you" Kuina informs me as I feel my arms and legs being raised by two people

"im gonna need you to talk to us, look at where we are and the way back to the elevator" she continues sincerity laced in her voice

As I direct them i feel myself become more aware of my surroundings by the minute

Once we get to the elevator I let Aguni and Ann know I can walk

"I know your really puffed but we still need to go to Kanes - Hatters request. You think you can do it?" Chishiya asks in a downright shocking tone - from him atleast

I just closing my eyes to ease my headache, "you need to help us with Kane like you and Hatter discussed" Aguni says as I hear the elevator ding

I just closing my eyes to ease my headache, "you need to help us with Kane like you and Hatter discussed" Aguni says as I hear the elevator ding

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the executives have gone over what i'm wanted to do multiple times on the ride to Kanes and i've been reciting it in my head since

I steady my breath following the executives and militants into the familiar office of 'Kanes'

As I enter I see Kane and some others already seated around the table, his eyes land on me and a grin washes over his face

"our beach allies! do have a seat" He says now smiling at them

everyone takes their seats with a poker face, the only difference is after a minute of silence when Ann looks at me with a raised eyebrow

I then remember what i'm here for - I lift myself out of my seat and approach the man sitting next to Kane

"move it" I say firmly to the broad man in the chair

"excuse me?" He scoffs ready to get up and tower over me defensively, that's until Kane speaks

"you heard her, bye Botan" Kane smirks at me, the man just rolls his rolls his eyes leaving, muttering something about how whipped he is

I take the seat as the executives start chatting about whatever, i'm not listening

I watch as Kanes eyes drift between me and the executives while I take off my shoe and bring my foot under his pant leg

when he feels this he looks right at me intently letting his helpers entertain the guests

I bite my lip looking deep into his eyes before Mira's voice sounds out, "where's your position on this Kane?" she asks tilting her head a bit

"what sorry? zoned out" He replies shaking his head as i removed my leg

"they suggested we merge the Beach and the, whatever you have going" I inform, "I know cause I was listening - unlike someone" I eye him up and down playfully

"woah that would be a huge move - and what about the people here?" his eyes widen

"baby who cares about them? Please come i've missed you beyond belief" I pout, taking the lead while grabbing his hand

"Could the residents here come?" He asks hesitantly seeing my determined expression

"i wish we could afford that many people but sadly it's a hard no" Hatter speaks, "we do have a select few on the table though"

"Baby, don't tell me you've grown to care for them - they're just pawns in this massive game Kane. Our game" I try convince

"you won't go from something to nothing - if you agree you have a guaranteed spot as an executive" Number two - who i've discovered goes by Kuzuryu, smiles lifting his glasses

Kane looks between the beach members and his own at the table

"Ill need to.. think about it" He sighs getting up to leave though I immediately stop him, standing as well while putting my hands on his chest

"it'll be easy, you'll still be ruler and somewhere where there's more room with more people. it's only the clever thing to do" I persuade seeing his gaze soften on me

"come on" I say stroking up and down his bicep with one hand, the other one leading towards his gun in his holder

"they are our competition, not our companions" I say pulling the gun out, "we don't need competition baby, we need eachother" I smile shooting the 4 figures he brought along at the table, without batting an eye towards the group

His head whips to the side as he backs away from me, "t-this isn't how i want you" He stuttered

"Kane no" I soften my gaze

"I want you for myself! I don't want them relying on you nor you upon them! It's me Kane, it's always been me right?" I say faking a bratty tone then a softer one towards the end nearing the man again this time he turns to hatter

He takes a moment looking at me zoning in and out of reality, I can see it in his eyes

Soon he's taking a deep breath inspecting the beach group, "I agree"

I squeal and jump on him in fake delight as I snag the keys in his back pocket

as I release from the hug I dangle the keys, "guns?" I smile

He sighs shakily before heading to the other side of the office opening a large cabinet

Niragi cheers coming and getting about 7 before heading downstairs which is soon filled with the noise of screams

"Aguni and I are gonna go help him okay?" I nod at the man infront of me grabbing 4 small guns

I toss the Militant leader 2 and exit knowing he's following closely behind

"I love you!" I hear Kane yell at a distance

"yeah same" I yell back rolling my eyes

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