Delusive Play [Akashi Seijuurou x OC]

Chapter 6

The following weeks were normal for Yuurei. She ended up serving for Akashi Seijuurou, a person younger than herself - the main factor why she was so against it - and becoming best friends with Hamada. Her high school days were fun, even though she was usually alone in school.

No matter what had happened, Yuurei was surprised when she absorbed everything within these few days like a sponge. It was irritating at first, but she already accepted it. After all, even if she cried a thousand litres of tears, it won't change a single thing.

"Yuurei, don't just stare at it. Arrange it now." Akashi ordered.

Surprisingly - for her - Akashi began to call her first name. At first, she often cursed and snapped whenever he called her name - to which she thought Akashi used it to annoy her - and now, she paid no attention. He could do anything he wants, and Yuurei knew even to argue with for forever, he would still do it.

Yuurei made her work done as quick as possible. She glanced at Akashi for a second, before asking, "Do you know that I'm a second year student?"

Akashi stopped looking his works, putting down his pen beside the paper. "Of course I know. What is this about?" He sighed. She must be thinking of something weird again.

"You do realize that I'm your senpai?" She pouted, crossing her arms childishly making Akashi chuckled. "Is that all?" He asked. Yuurei nodded her head.

"How can I call you senpai when I'm the one acting like one?"

"Tch, that means you're older than your age, Akashi." Yuurei stated, frowning while Akashi didn't admit, he was actually enjoying himself by talking - or bickering - with her.

Deep down, Akashi knew it was wrong. He was finding comfort within her as a substitute for Rena. Merciless, yes he was. He knew the outcome if it was revealed to her, but he was so sure everything will be okay. Despite, losing her wouldn't hurt him as much as when he had lost Rena.

Whether Yuurei existed to become Rena's substitute or not, he'll use this one chance to fix heart. Even if it was wrong, he'll do it. After all, Akashi Seijuurou was still a human. He had his own weaknesses, thus he was hoping Yuurei will bring him the light in his life again.

"Yuurei, you're dismissed for now."

"What?"

"Just get out."

Yuurei walked out from the room, leaving Akashi all alone while he was drowning in his unknown emotions. He never thought a day like this will come to his life. Why was he so shaken up when Yuurei entered his life?

He did notice that he started to open up to her. That's bad, because he never wanted any of it in the first place. He hated people who rely on each other. That was a sign of weakness and nothing good will come from it nevertheless. So then, why?

Because of their similarities?

Because of his own solitude?

Akashi laughed. What was he thinking? He must be losing his mind. To be so concerned about her presence in his life. He didn't need anyone. He didn't need to have feelings like love again.

In the end, he'll be alone.

Yuurei is nothing.

She's just a plaything on my shougi board.

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Akashi walked out from the school and realized it was raining outside. He waited for a few minutes and maybe it was his bad day, it started to rain heavily. Thunder struck sometimes, being the only source of light at the dark school compound.