Untamed

19

The bell from the entrance of the cafe chimed as Sano Manjiro opened the door.

"Hey." He said and went straight the counter to take his order.

"You're early today." You said and smiled. "The usual?"

"Yes." Mikey was about to pay for what he ordered but you stopped him.

"Today's my last day. It's on me."

Mikey's face was puzzled. He went on a random vacant seat and watched you prepare his food and drink.

As you finished plating his usual dorayaki and iced oolong tea, you went to his table and served it.

"So you gave up and completely sold your meat to Izana. I thought you hated whoring yourself. Turns out i'm wrong." He scoffed and eyed you coldly.

You got stiffened in front of him. Your chest tightened from the hurtful words that came out from his mouth. Still, you chose to calm yourself and act civil.

"I don't think my flesh has any value." You softly chuckled. "Mikey, you're free to judge me however you want. But i know myself more than anyone else. I'm not a whore. Now if you'll excuse me." You turned your back and walked away going back to your work.

Mikey's hands are shaking in anger. He really thought he made things awkward between you and Izana. His grip on the glass was too hard it almost cracked and spilled his drink.

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A soft kiss on your cheek woke you up from a short nap. Izana was beside you and is loosening his necktie. You got up and hugged him burying your face on his neck. Can't get enough of his musky scent.

"Sorry, i woke you up."

"It's okay. I was waiting for you. How's your day?"

Izana removed his coat and tossed it on the chair beside the bed. "It's tiring as usual. Ahh, i need to be pampered..." he whined.

You softly chuckled and went behind him. Your hand reached for his shoulders and gave it a light massage.

He groaned as you hit a good spot and yes, his shoulders are stiff. You thought he was faking but he's more tired than how he looks.

"Izana?"

"Hmn? What's wrong?"

"I've quit my part time job today. Are you fine with me being unemployed? I hope I won't burden you." You said in a small voice.

Izana turned around and cupped your cheeks. "I want all your attention from the start y/n. I'm more than glad you quit." His face has a soft expression. Just like how you first met him.

You felt a thorn was pulled out from your chest. As someone who doesn't see her own values, you felt anxious that if you become unemployed he would come to hate you. Silly. He never wanted you to have something that would divide your attention. It's just you who was trying to distance your self even just for few hours because you hated the situation you ended up. Who could have thought you'd feel the best comfort right beside this man.

A sudden knock had interrupted the two of you. It was Kakucho. Izana stood up and opened up. They were whispering to each other so you weren't able to catch up what they're talking about but they had a serious face.

"Izana? What's wrong?" You anxiously asked.

"Nothing. Just a little trouble at our warehouse." Izana grabbed his coat and wore it. "I'll be back soon. Don't worry."

He gave you a peck on your cheek and hurriedly left. You knew it was not just some little trouble.

Your intuition was right...