A Painful Melody

Chapter 21- Back home

3rd person POV

Akagawa stepped out of the black limousine, holding her bag into her hand. Akashi stepped out as well, looking at the big mansion in front of him, he was satisfied by what he saw. The moving hedges, the fences looking like they were painted in the morning, and all the things following.

Akagawa turned to look at Akashi, "What happened earlier is only between you and I. With my trust in you on the line, do not tell anyone." Both red heads looking into the other's eyes.

Akashi nodded, only to see Akagawa bite her finger and draw blood. His orbs widened, "Well then, have a nice day Akashi-san. I'll see you tomorrow." She began to trace the white gates and once again, the gate absorbed the blood.

Recognizing whose blood it was, the huge gates slowly opened. Akashi watched in astonishment as the hedges formed a pathway after drops of her blood touched the grass beneath her. The gates closed soon afterwards, leaving Akashi standing in front of it. The image of Akagawa's back imprinted into his mind.

The hedges closed the path behind her, so she could no longer could be seen. Akashi gaped at how mysterious this whole household was. How mysterious she was. What was with this information? Blood required to fuel an eye? Fainting? The only thing Akashi knew for certain was that, she wasn't born with those eyes.

Akagawa pushed open the doors, only to be tackled by a small figure. Akagawa fell back onto the grass as the figure smiled. Ayaha helped Akagawa up, "New greeting?" Akagawa smiled back.

"It felt weird coming home without you, and I missed you. Also, my things are all in my room thanks to Shuichi-kun." Akagawa hummed, dusting her skirt.

"I need to talk to both you and Tadao during dinner." Shuichi walked out from the hallway, and he nodded in agreement. He had something to say as well. Ayaha tilted her head in confusion, did something happen?

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Shuichi sat down at the table, being the last one to arrive. He just came back from his shower after using the gym and having a quick work out. Ayaha was doing homework and finished early while Akagawa filled out forms to enter the student council as vice-president.

"Tadao, you can go first." Shuichi took a deep breath and tapped the table lightly.

"We are being watched. I'm not sure by who, but now I'm hearing extra footsteps, heavy breathing, and the clinking of a metal gun against the case." Ayaha's eyes widened as Akagawa hummed in response.

"Anything else? Do you recognize those footsteps?" Akagawa questioned. Shuichi shook his head as a frown formed on his handsome face.

"I've never heard those footsteps before. Though, I doubt they will be able to get into the house considering all the procedures." Shuichi doubted his own words. In the past, people tried everything just to get to Akagawa.

"Speaking of procedures, I need to add Yumi-chan's adjustments." Akagawa sent a small smile towards the black haired female.

Shuichi ran his hand down his silver hair worriedly, the fact that they weren't completely safe threw him off. Then Akagawa cleared her throat, "My turn."

"I'm going to be joining the basketball club due to circumstances as well as student council." Ayaha knew immediately what the circumstances was. Shuichi was more surprised that she would join the basketball club than the fact that she easily made it into the student council.

"Is it because of Akashi-san?" Akagawa nodded her head. She had an agreement with him after all, it was only one month. If she didn't like it, Akagawa could quit after the time is over. Shuichi didn't say a word as he tried taking the information in.

"Then, I'll obviously be following." Shuichi reminded himself to fill out the club forms and sign up for the basketball club. Ayaha had a pardon, but she didn't want to be left out.

"Is it okay if I join as well?" Ayaha shifted uncomfortably under the gaze of both Akagawa and Shuichi.

Ayaha knew she had to break the pardon, and that required a bunch of paper forms. Akagawa smiled, "Yeah, I'll ask." The red head stood up.

Shuichi didn't say a word because he knew she was going to work out then sleep. Ayaha stood up as well, "Hari-san?" Shuichi grabbed her small wrists.

"You can leave her alone for now. Riga isn't going to be doing anything dangerous." Shuichi's words made him uneasy, because he knew that in her dreams she'll see the god who gave her those eyes.

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Akagawa sat on her bed, looking up at her ceiling. Was she really ready to sleep? But a knock disturbed her thoughts, and in the doorway stood a small black haired girl.

Ayaha's green orbs looks at Akagawa worriedly, "You feeling okay?" The red head nodded her head and Ayaha slowly walked closer. Akagawa tilted her head slightly, "Do you need something?" She asked, her soft voice giving Ayaha confidence.

Ayaha slyly pointed to Akagawa's red bedsheets, "If it's okay with you, may I sleep with you?" Hearing a yes, Ayaha slid beneath her covers and laid next to Akagawa.

Ayaha hugged Akagawa's arm, and fell asleep shortly after. Akagawa looked at the sleeping black haired girl, she seemed so fragile. Akagawa pushed a strand of her black hair behind her small ears and hugged the small girl in return.