Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East [FanFic]

Chapter 5: The Truth

Previously:

"Wait. Why don't you ask [Your Name]? She likes someone too, you know." Hamaji retorted.

"What!? I have nothing of the sort!" You suddenly stood up and defensed yourself.

"You just said that earlier, [Your Name]." Ayane said with an adorable smile.

"Oh? Is that so? Then, who could this lucky guy be?" Nachi said and rested his chin on his hand.

"Tch. No one's lucky." Was your reply.

"As if. I'm sure they'll be lucky to have you." Hamaji said with a slight smirk.

Currently:

3rd Person's POV

"Stop saying things that aren't even true." You said and closed your eyes as you rest of the sofa.

"Oh. Come on, [Your Name]. Its better to tell the truth than to tell a lie, right?" Ayane said. You glared at her then Hamaji.

"No. Sometimes, we need to lie to hide something very important. I don't have any lies or truths to tell." You said and sat up on the sofa.

The people in room stared at you. Its like they are begging for you to spill out all the secrets that you hide.

You looked at them one by one and later, you gave in and sighed.

"Ok. Ok. I'll tell you." You said and plopped down on the sofa.

"Yes!" Shino cheered and smiled widely.

"Ok... This thing of liking someone is irritating me so much. I have finally decided to tell you all that I like..." You trailed off to put up a bit of suspense. "I like... either Satomi or the bead holders! I'm still figuring out my feelings for the right guy!" You said while your eyes are shut tightly.

"Well. She confessed. That's cute of you, [Your Name]." Nachi said with a smirk.

"No its not. Just... forget about what I said. I-It's not th-that important, a-anyway." You said and covered half of your face with a throw pillow.

"W-Well. If [Your Name]-chan can't decide yet, I-I guess, its better to show her who really deserves to be hers." Kobungo said, stuttering.

"That's right." Shino said, determined to do the challenge.

"I bet Sosuke will get the award." Hamaji said with a smirk.

"Why me?" Sosuke asked, confused.

"You have a personality that differs from them. You'll be the one deserving." Ayane answered. You were speechless of their conversation. They didn't know that you were blushing like hell.

"Why are these people doing this to me? Is it because I knew Satomi when I came here? Or maybe because the bead holders are liking me? Damn." You thought as you stood up from your seat which caused them to stop talking.

"I... need to... take a rest... in my room." You said. You were trailing off and there was a hint of redness on your cheeks.

"Sure. Go ahead." Satomi replied without looking at you.

You walked out of the room and walked to your own room. Your thoughts were filled and you just wanted it to be blank.

Once you arrived to your room, you quickly plopped on your bed and stared at the ceiling.

"Hey." Someone called out so you instantly sat up to see who that person was.

Your eyes slightly widened when you saw Ao.

"What do you want?" You asked coldly.

"Nothing much. Just wanted to check on you, Demon." He said with a smirk. He was sitting on a chair on your room.

"How'd you get in here?" You asked.

"Hm? Your window was open so I took the chance." Was his reply.

"By the way, what is your relationship with Sosuke?" You asked as you stared at him intently.

"I'm his shadow. I'm the half of his personality. If the bead chose me, he'll die and I can be complete now." He said. Your eyes widened and he laughed evilly.

"What?! Whatever your plan is, I'll be stopping you!" You yelled.

"We'll see." He said and disappeared. You were left in your room while your thoughts were focused on how to defeat Ao.

"I won't let him kill Sosuke. Just he wait and see." You thought and gritted your teeth in anger.

The more you thought about Sosuke dying, the more you wanted to kill Ao.

Then, you realized something.

"If I kill Ao, wouldn't that mean that I could be killing Sosuke too? Because didn't Ao just said that he's the other half of Sosuke? That means that my conclusion is correct." That thought made you angrier by the moment.

You calmed yourself down and decided to take some rest. You laid down and closed your eyes to get a bit of sleep.