❤︎︎Wanted as a criminal❤︎︎ {KazuScara}

Chapter 7. Fake Smiles

"You're late, dumbass." I said as I watched Kazuha rush into the studio, panting as he bent down with his hands on his knees.

He glanced up at me and gave me a nervous smile, "Sorry. I lost track of time." He said through his breaths.

I checked my watch and sighed. Kazuha looked back up at me with a raised eyebrow, smirking, "Hey.... Isn't that the hoodie I gave you last week?" He asked.

My cheeks suddenly began to heat up and I looked down at the purple hoodie I was wearing. I didn't even think which one I was putting on and it just had to be Kaedehara's... great.

Kazuha smiled and stood up straight, eyeing me up and down he spoke, "So, when am I getting it back?"

"Never." I hissed, "You gave it to me, it's now mine."

My words made Kazuha's eyes slightly widen but then he chucked and nodded, "Understood, Sir.... Now are you actually going to be doing your job today or are you going to complain because of being made to hold hands in a photo?"

I thought for a moment before glancing over at the shooting room and sighed, "Fuck off, Kaedehara."

Kazuha nodded and looked at his own watch before his eyes widened and he grabbed my hand, automatically weaving his fingers together with mine.

"H-hey!!" I felt my cheeks turn red as I instinctively followed Kazuha as he pulled me after him.

"Shhh! We're going to be super late for the shoot!" He continued to pull me before opening the doors and shoving me inside, leaving his boss and the photographer looking at us with confusion.

His boss watched Kazuha as he shoved me down onto the couch and then his eyes met Kazuha's, "Well.. I assume we can get started?"

Kazuha nodded and looked at me for a spilt moment before turning to his photographer who remained completely silent, probably from my last weeks lecture.

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The shoot passes by quicker than usual. I watch Kazuha pose and model for the camera before being shoved in front of the camera and made to pose with Kazuha. He seems to be smirking at me every time we have to be close to each other.

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I stepped out of the studio, followed by Kazuha.

He looked at me for a split moment before grinning. "It's late, you hungry? I know A nice place not too far from here." He said.

I looked at him and put my hands on my hips, "Woah there, Mr. Suddenly-so-nice-guy.. who said I want to hang out with you?"

"You're wearing the hoodie I gave you which means you now fancy me a lot more than you want to, come on, one time! I'll pay." He looks at me with pleading eyes which irritate me.

Sighing, I put on a fake smile and agree... I mean he's paying which is actually quite a plus for me.

Kazuha seems to beam with happiness as he grabs my hand again and begins to drag me along until we get inside of a cozy little café. Kazuha looks at the people standing behind the counter and they have a small chat, they seem to know each other well.

They sit us down and by the end of their service, I can't help but to let out my first real and genuine smile for today.

Kazuha opens his mouth to speak before looking at me, "Soo... Why do you hate me? Hm?" He asks.

I narrow my eyes at him, "You're annoying and you irritate me more than you should. You keep messing with my nice guy reputation and it's getting on my nerves."

Kazuha sighs and nods, "Well, I wanted to say... be careful out there, you know what's going in Tokyo right now. I don't want you to get killed as brutally as the Angels of Death kill."

My eyes instantly widen and I look at Kazuha, "Ahaha.. Is that so?? Well that's nice! Anyways, I feel like I need to go! My sister texted me and she asked me to immediately come home! So.. I got to go!!" I get up and Kaedehera immediately pulls me back down.

"I'm sure she can wait for another ten minutes. I have a question." Kazuha's tone sounded serious.

Did he already figure me out?! No there's no way... I did exactly what Father told me to do! I'm trying to get along with Kazuha so he doesn't raise any unnecessary suspicions!

"Uh, yes? What is it, Kaedehara?" I ask, nervousness filling my voice and head. What if he knows and he reports me? This definitely wouldn't be good..

Kazuha's eyes travel up and down until they look into my eyes, "Would you like to hang out sometime soon? Y'know, to make people think we're friends and all so that your reputation can get even better."

"What..." My eyes widened, I didn't expect Kaedehara to try to get my reputation up like this but... I liked his idea, "Why not? I guess we can."

"Ah... I see. Well, you can go now if you wish. Just don't forget your drink.. a treat, from me." He said.

I immediately stood up, grabbing the plastic cup, and made my way out while pulling my phone out of my pocket to see what my sister even texted me.

{Unwanted Child}

{Hey, Kunikuzushi. I need you home. Now.}

I rolled my eyes at the message and thought of what to possibly say back.

{Scaramouche}

{Yes, Ma'am. I'm on my way right now.}

I put my phone into my pocket and had my hands clasp my knife handle softly and sighed.

"Another fun day, another mission."

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I totally didn't write all of these chapters before hand and that's why they're all coming out at the same time because I was too impatient to release them once a week.

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