The Truth Behind The Lies - Tachizaki

Chapter 35 - Stalker Down

Teruko Okura POV

"Alright,"

I start, standing up from my crouched position over Tanizaki. Walking towards Jouno and Tecchou, as well as the gross bastard on the ground.

"Time to fess up, where the hell is Tachihara? Cause he's clearly not here."

I can hear the sourness of my tone in my voice. I know I'm trying to come off as intimidating, but I didn't mean to sound that angry.

Both Jouno and Tecchou take a step back, allowing me to get closer.

"Nothing? Can't even fight back now that we've got you cornered? And here you were, sitting above Tanizaki like you were some god. Even being ready to fight us when we first broke the wall. And here you are now. Too much of a coward to even say something back to me."

That should do something. Guys like him all have god complexes.

That shows in how he was talking to Tanizaki. Leaning above him like he is the god of this world and everything he says goes.

I need a word. Or a reaction. Something I can use to get more information out of this creep.

He's gotta be useful for us somehow. He can't just be a humongous annoyance for everyone.

"What? Still nothing? Hah! Pathetic. And here I though you'd at least have the bravery to say something back. Guess you really aren't worth our time,"

I emphasize the word bravery when it comes off my tongue. It'll piss him off when he realizes I'm calling him a wuss.

But, at this rate, he really is. At least his sister had the bravery to do all the sh!t she did and was willing to die for it.

This guy can't even respond to me. Absolutely, truly pathetic.

"No wonder you had to abduct Tachihara. He never would've gotten with you if you acted like this."

I laugh. It's not entirely true but still holds some truth to it.

This guy wants to always be the dominant one. Being told he's too much of a wuss to be one will piss him off, especially since I said Tachihara specifically.

I move my hand behind me, putting three fingers up in a spot I'm sure Tanizaki can see.

Just as I do the a$$hole starts to move, his top lip biting hard into the bottom, causing it to start to bleed.

3

I keep my fingers in the same position. Same number. Watching Jouno grab the hilt of his sword from the corner of my eye.

Looks like he's caught on already. Perfect! Especially when this guys about to freak.

2

I lower a finger, hearing Tanizaki move just a bit from behind me.

Not enough to warrant anything of a reaction from any of us. He must be getting ready to turn on his ability.