Enemies in Love

Chapter 20

Stunned eyes looked at Hei in complete disbelief. He was the infamous BK-201 all along and no one ever suspected a thing – well other then November. The atmosphere had turned tense and Hei wasn't sure of what would happen next. All he knew was that the truth had to come out in order to save Misaki. He didn't care what would happen afterwards; as long as Misaki was safe and the enemy was defeated he'd be content.

November was the first to speak after what seemed like forever. "Were you trying to seduce Miss Kirihara so you could easily kill her?"

"There was a time where I had that in mind, but it quickly went away. I love Misaki and I'm willing to do anything to save her."

"So did Misaki know about this?" Kanami asked.

"Yes and she accepted it. I ask that you all do the same, at least until we rescue Misaki."

Mr. Kirihara stepped forward and looked Hei directly in the eyes. "So you've been seeing my daughter?"

"Yes. She's very important to me."

"I have to say that I'm surprised. How in the world did you get my daughter to like you?"

"I don't think that's important right now," November responded.

"What do you think superintendent? Should we trust them?" Saitou asked from behind. He was still trying to process what was happening before his eyes, but he knew if they spent more time talking it'd be time wasted on saving Misaki.

"I don't think we have any other choice. From what I know the enemy is very strong. It'd be better if we had the real BK-201 team up with November and April. Instead of two contractors, we'll have four."

"That doesn't mean that we won't arrest you when this all over," November 11 said as he moved his eyes from Hei to Amber.

"We'll deal with that later. Right now, we need to track down Misaki and make our way to her," Hei replied. He didn't even want to think about what she would be going through in the hands of those men. Amber gently placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Leave it to me Hei. She'll be back before you know it."

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Misaki was starting to open her eyes after falling unconscious again. She was still without her glasses, but she knew where she was. The conversation she had with Sora before she blacked out came back to her mind and replayed itself. He was using her to get Hei and kill him. He also wanted to make her his wife – a thought that Misaki didn't want to even imagine coming true.

Why did it have to be like that? If Amber didn't show up when she did, Misaki could have been with Hei at that very moment, probably embraced in each other's arms after submitting themselves to love. No one else made her feel the way he did. It was unusual at first even when she saw him as Li, but over time she enjoyed the feeling.

It was silly when she would dream about living together with Hei, working their way up to marriage and possibly, just possibly having one child. Misaki didn't want to let go of her work, but she also wanted to create a life with the person she loved. What had happened to her way of thinking? Is that what love did to someone? Did it make them change their minds on certain things they once thought to be ridiculous?

"Hei..." she whispered, wishing that her voice could be heard by him.

"I'd rather you say my name then his, Misaki."

It was that voice again. Misaki was snapped back into the reality of her situation as she glanced at Sora. He was walking up to her bedside with an overly confident grin smeared across his face. If only she could wipe it off.

"Ah, there goes that look of hatred again. You know Misaki, I'd rather see a smile then that face. You're going to need to get used to it once I've successfully destroyed BK-201."

"You won't be able to destroy him. Hei is amazing at what he does. He won't lose."

"That's what you hope, but it won't come true. Hei will just be another memory. He should have confessed his feelings to you sooner. He'll die knowing that the woman he fell in love with will be in the arms of another."

Sora reached his hand over to touch Misaki's face. She quickly lifted her upper body up and grabbed his wrist. "Who do you think you're trying to touch?" To this Sora only laughed which annoyed Misaki.

"I wonder how the Black Reaper was able to get past this hostile side of you. But if he can do the impossible, so can I." Sora pulled Misaki towards him, gaining a shocked expression from her in return. "Remember what I said before you were put back to sleep? If you try anything I don't like, it'll cost you. I can be a very gentle man, but if you cross the line, I won't hold back."

Misaki didn't like the cold look in his eyes. She knew that she wasn't in the best position to fight back, but that was her nature. If she continued to fight, Sora would harm her in some way. She couldn't get hurt or die. She had to be well enough to help Hei when he came. It was a horrible thought, but it was the best way for her to bring Sora down.

"Fine, I won't fight back anymore. I have faith in Hei and that alone will get me through this."

"Perfect," Sora replied with a grin.

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Hei was impatiently waiting in his apartment for Amber to return. She had told them that she'd locate Misaki. It had been an hour since she left. What made it worse was having to wait for her while surrounded by his enemies. He made sure to keep his guard up, just in case November tried anything. He noticed Kanami looking around the practically empty room.

"Hmm, how would you and Misaki be able to do anything in here?"

"Kanami! Why are you even asking that?!" Saitou frantically responded.

"You haven't touched my daughter in some indecent way, have you?" Mr. Kirihara asked with a look that could scare anyone away. Hei wondered if he would have been this scary if he would have met him as Li.

"No, we haven't done anything." Minus all the kissing and almost going all the way, but he doesn't need to know that.

At last Hei heard a knock at the door. He went to open it and found that Amber wasn't alone. It was an unexpected surprise.

"What's with that look? Did you think we'd give up on getting that gem?" Huang said. Mao and Yin stood next to him along with Amber who was now younger.

"Why did you bring them?" Hei asked.

"Even if they are after the gem, they'll be able to help you save Misaki too. It's a win-win situation for everyone," Amber replied in a cheerful voice. "I was able to locate Misaki, so should we go?"

"Lead the way." It was time and Hei was ready.