It Started With A Kiss

Chapter 19 (Part 1) : Misunderstanding

Yukine POV:

The next day

My body felt a bit heavy when I woke up. Probably because I had a good night sleep or was it because of last night? I couldn't even remember what happened next after that showed up.

I groaned when a ray of sunlight hit me from the corner of my eye at the window. I grumpily muttered as soon as I heavily got up, ignoring the weight on my body as I get ready for work.

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"Oh good morning Yuki!" The cheerful peppy girl greeted, as I did in return. As I rubbed my eyes, I was a bit surprised to see Kazuma dropped by. He took off his black leather jacket and wore a plain, white buttoned shirt. He was about to eat when he saw me entering, "Good morning Yukine-kun," he greeted me.

"Kazuma-san, what made you stopped by?" I curiously asked while grabbing food on the table. "Kazu-kun wants to pay a visit since he's been busy with Bisha~~" when Kofuku purred Bishamon's name, I could've sworn I noticed Kazuma's cheeks fluttered before he looked away, as Daikoku smirked playfully at the background.

Kazuma gently placed his plate on the table while he clears his throat.

"That's not the only reason why I'm here. I'm here because I need to talk to Yukine-kun." He turned to face me.

I blinked, "Me?" He nodded.

After we ate our breakfast, we went on a walk. While walking, I glanced at Kazuma carefully, mostly on his hands. He's been gripping his hand for awhile now.

Starting to get awkward, I broke the silence, "So Kazuma," I began, "what is it you want to talk about?"

He stopped walking, as I look at his strange behavior. He seemed pretty quiet ever since we were walking, "Yukine," I looked up, "what's going on nowadays? I haven't seen Yato and Hiyori for quite some time now." He noticed. "Did both of them have a fight or something?"

I pondered a bit before I respond, "Nah, they're just busy since Hiyori's in school and Yato--"

"That's unusual for her. She usually visits you guys." He firmly replied. That's right, she stopped visiting ever since she lost her memory. If it was temporary, I would have helped her. But I couldn't let go of what happened last night. That has been bothering me.

"Come to think of it, where is Yato?" He asked. My body just shook a bit when he mentioned his name. I haven't seen Yato either since I was busy in my training and also helping Daikoku and Kofuku all the time.
Kazuma started to look suspicious since I didn't tell him of what happened between Yato and Hiyori. Should I tell him or not?

I shoved my hands in my pockets for him to not notice me shaking, "Yato rarely visits us since he has some work to do." I tried to come up an excuse. But somewhat failed due cause my voice was stammering.

"Without you around?" He wondered surprisingly but kept it in a calm demeanor. "Yukine, is there something you haven't told me?"

His words made me flinched for a second. I wanted to tell him though. But why do I have a feeling that I cannot trust him?

I let out my breath that I have been holding for quite awhile and told him everything. I couldn't help but feel guilty because I haven't told him anything about it for them to not worry.

But if I keep it to myself, then I would endure it more at the same time, I might stung Yato, even if he's not here. After I'm done explaining, Kazuma hasn't said a word. But his eyes were widened, "So that was the reason. Why didn't you tell me about it?" He asked worriedly, a bit upset.

I lowered my face, unable to meet his gaze. Even if he's not angry but he still shows concern to them even though he is Bishamon's guidepost.

I couldn't even speak. I just stood there, motionless.

Kazuma adjusted his glasses, "I'm pretty sure you have a good reason why. But since you can't say it, I won't force you to."

Somehow, the weight on my shoulders quickly faded away, "Still, that's doesn't mean that you can't hide it from me." He said sternly.

"Sorry..." I silently apologized, "When was the last time you saw Hiyori?"

"Last week." I answered.

"And Yato?" After a brief silence, I spoke, "The last time I saw him was when he went out that night. He said he needs some air." I recalled. "That's the last time I saw him..."

I wonder where did you go...Yato?

"All we could now is just wait for him to come back. I'm pretty sure he must have a good reason on why did he disappear like that." I gulped silently as Kazuma said that. My body has been tingling when he mentioned Yato.

I felt goosebumps all of a sudden, He's not with that stray isn't he? I went uneasy when I thought about it. If Yato was with her, his behavior would be different. All I know is maybe he would go after Hiyori and stalk on her all night.

But Yato would have come back if they argued. Damn, that asshole!

A growl on the stomach somehow broke the silence again. And it belongs to me. I blushed in embarrassment as Kazuma chuckled on my reaction.

"Race ya to the food store!" He exclaimed as I got left behind, "Last one would get a mark on the face."

"Hey no fair!" I quickly pick up the pace.

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"You sure have gotten better.." Kazuma panted. He took out something from his black polo then marked my face, "...but not good enough." He laughed, putting several marks on my face.

I became frustrated when I lost to him again. I earned a lot of marks when he found out I was cheating but he did the same so we're even, except the fact, the more we cheat, the more marks I get. Mostly on the face.

"Okay, you sit tight. Imma go get some food." He said, heading inside the food store.

I took a piece of tissue and remove the marks on my face, Man I haven't had this much fun. Frustrating but fun. I frowned.

I miss those two.

I really want to see Hiyori but why didn't I have the guts to go to her? And Yato hasn't shown up. Its like ages.

I scratched frustratedly my head, "What exactly happened to you guys?" I muttered as I almost burst into tears but quickly wiped it off. I gotta find them.

After I threw the tissue in the trashcan, when I turn around, I bumped into someone.

"Oww," I rubbed my nose, "I'm sorry." I didn't look up on who it was. "That's alright. You okay?" I froze when I heard that familiar voice. As I slowly look up, my eyes widened slowly, lips parted. The person that is standing in front of me has a brighter aura. An innocent one.

"You..." I barely said.

A chuckle has been heard by his throat, "Looks like we meet again kid."