La Nuit Tourne Paranormal

Chapter Six

I wake up as I feel my body is cold, I grab the covers as I wrap myself deeper into them... Itsuki's gone. I guess he probably doesn't want to be around to see me leave with Hiromi... I shudder at the thought of spending alone time with a man that I hardly know.

What could possibly go wrong? Kenzo trusts him... but then again he trusts Faye enough to let her close to us even though neither Itsuki or myself have mutual feelings with him. I facepalm at my thoughts as I begin to feel warm from my anxious thoughts.

I guess I should get dressed... I deeply sigh as my eagerness to stay underneath the covers forever could only ever be a fever dream. I slap the covers off of my face as I sit up and take in the sunlight peeking through the curtains.

I really wish Itsuki were training me instead... he already makes me nervous... I don't need an entirely different person creating more anxiety. I close my eyes as I try to breathe, I just have to get through the day, once he figures out I'm nothing special he'll probably leave me alone.

I stand up as I walk over to the dresser and slide on a pair of black pants. I scan through the drawer for a shirt as I come across a white tank top, that will do. I slide off my shirt as I change into my tank top, walking over to the mirror to brush my hair out throwing it into a ponytail.

After I'm finished getting dressed I grab a small jacket as I slide it on and walk towards the door leading to the hallway, now I have to face the day. I twist the doorknob as I walk towards the bathroom to brush my teeth.

As I'm walking towards the bathroom, I hear chatter from the kitchen... could he already be here? My heart races as I let myself into the bathroom, shutting the door behind me.

What's gotten into me? Why does Hiromi make me so nervous for no exact reason? I try to shake it off as I run the water in the sink as I begin to brush my teeth, trying to figure out why he's so eager to be around me...

I close my eyes as I rinse my mouth out wishing that the day was already over, I open my eyes as I wipe my mouth as suddenly my vision begins to blur... the same way at the lounge. What's going on with me? I lean onto the sink to support myself from falling as suddenly I begin to see a vague figure of a woman... the same one I saw the other day.

I close my eyes as I hold myself up on the sink wishing that Itsuki were here... wishing that I could trust him, anyone. I open my eyes as I'm met with the same gory Asa grinning at me through the mirror. I gasp in shock as I fall backwards towards the bathtub.

Right as I'm about to fall the bathroom door swings open, as Hiromi wraps his muscular arms around me preventing me from falling. His concerned gaze falls upon my frantic, shocked one as he pulls me upright and smirks at me.

"Deja vu?" He whispers as I pout at him furrowing my eyebrows.
"How did you..?" I start as he cuts me off.
"I heard you gasp." He focuses on my lips as he then quickly averts his attention back to my eyes.
"You may need an escort next time, I could..." He begins as I hold up my hand stopping him.
"No thanks."

I push past him as I graze his strong abdomen as I realize he's very built... my heart races as I walk down the hallway towards the kitchen where I assume Kenzo is... possibly Itsuki, maybe he can save me and we can just train together...

As I round the corner to the kitchen I notice Kenzo sitting at the table, eating... I'm not sure I could stomach anything after what I saw in the mirror. I shudder as I walk over to him, he smiles as he notices me.

"Good morning Zella." He greets me as I return the smile.
"Good morning... where's Itsuki?" I ask him as he pauses for a second before answering me. What's going on?
"I assigned Itsuki and Faye on a mission to infiltrate Leon's spot... Faye was affiliated with them."

His words cause my heart to sting... but for what reason? Am I jealous? I shake off the feeling of hurt as I fake a smile.
"When will they be back?" I ask him, my anxiety suddenly worsens... I have a bad feeling.
"Two days... three at the most."

Suddenly I feel as if my entire world starts to crumble... why do I feel so upset over such a small thing? I couldn't answer that... I close my eyes as I try to breathe slowly, allowing myself time to process the situation. Itsuki will be gone for possibly three days... how will I sleep?

I sigh as I begin to hear chuckling from the doorway behind me. I open my eyes as I turn towards Hiromi perched against the doorway with his leg propped up, with a smirk plastered across his face.

"They used to be partners, it should be easy for them." Hiromi narrows his eyes as my heart twists... I know that they were partners but I didn't realize how close they were.
"Indeed. They should be back soon." Kenzo agrees as my gaze falls to the table.

I didn't even have the chance to see him before he left, my heart drops even further as I dig my depression hole deeper. I close my eyes as I try to block my thoughts from going any further as I sigh.

I can't always rely on someone else... I open my eyes as I glance up to Kenzo gathering his plate and standing up, walking over to the sink.
"Ready?" Hiromi says from behind me as I shudder from his voice... now I have no choice.

I take a deep breath as I begin to speak.
"Y-yeah."
I watch as Kenzo walks towards the doorway of the kitchen where Hiromi is as he begins to bow.
"Thank you again, for your kind gesture."
Hiromi grins, "No need to thank me, you all are still like family."

They say their goodbyes as I watch Kenzo leave the kitchen, leaving Hiromi and I alone. My heart suddenly leaps out of my chest as I hear Hiromi chuckle from the doorway.
"You don't have to be nervous, I'm here to help..." He starts as I turn around and stand up facing him.

"I'm not nervous. Let's go." I push past him as I walk through the doorway and towards the front door, my heart still racing. How can he tell that I'm nervous? I shake my head as I reach for the doorknob opening the front door letting myself outside.

The sunlight shines through the clouds signifying it may rain as the breeze brushes against my skin, I begin to stare off into the distance getting lost in my thoughts. I wonder what Itsuki is doing right now... I wonder if he's thinking about me too?

I hear Hiromi clear his throat as he walks around me and turns to look at me as he continues to walk down the steps towards a motorcycle... he rides a bike too? I furrow my eyebrows in confusion as a smirk falls upon his face.

"Who do you think taught Itsuki how to drive his bike?" He jumps on the bike as he revs it, ignoring putting a helmet on. How reckless...
"Get on." He smiles as I cross my arms and pout.
"Helmet?" I ask him as he chuckles.
"You don't need one. I have a forcefield around my bike, it's safe." He revs his bike again as my lips part, as shock settles in... he's definitely different.
I slide my leg over his bike as I grip my arms around his torso... what's with these ripped guys around here?

I mean, I guess they are in a special force agency so they have to be fit... but it makes it even harder to deny the attraction. I close my eyes as Hiromi pulls out of the driveway and onto the street... I'm officially alone and away from a safe space with this guy that I barely know, but somehow I still feel safe. It has me asking myself one question, who exactly is he?