You're Mine || Kirito x Asuna

Chapter 25: Cafe Hangout

(Asuna's POV)

I felt as if I was just being clingy, but I couldn't help but worry. Kazuto wasn't answering my calls lately, but maybe I just had the worst timing and always called at the wrong times. I had to tell him about what had been going on recently. He's seen that I called and heard my voicemails though, so can't he just call back?

And that threat...I shouldn't let it get to me, but...

"Kazuto is mine. If I were you, I would back off before it's too late."

I couldn't get it out of my head. How would she reach him anyway? He's in Tokyo...does she have connections? I couldn't help but wonder.

Anyway, I should just focus on what's happening now. Today I was able to leave my campus since we got the day off. I had plans to meet up with Lisbeth since she had the day off too. Now I was getting ready to go.

I took a quick shower and blow dried my hair, then brushed through it carefully but quickly. I decided on wearing a light pink dress with white sandals, and a cute pink flower hair pin. I looked in the mirror when I was all done, satisfied with the outfit.

It felt good to be home again. Everyone was so caring and nice, I missed it. My mother was currently on a business trip, so many of the staff got the week off and were visiting their families.

"Miss Asuna, are you about ready to leave?" Ai said from out in the hallway. She was still here, which I was glad for. I had tried to persuade her to take a few days off earlier, but she insisted that she couldn't. I'm happy that she's here, but she needs a break.

"Yes, I'm coming," I replied. I made my way to the door, and greeted my maid.

"Oh, mistress, you look wonderful! Too bad it's not a date with a boy~" she gasped as she saw me.

I shook my head, "Kazuto has college to attend to. Well, at least I think he does..."

She looked at me with concern, "Why aren't you certain? Is everything alright?"

"Yes, don't worry about it. I'm sure everything is just fine..." I looked away. Everything was fine, right?

She escorted me to the car, and as we walked there we chatted. My mother appointed Ai to tend to me since I was little, so she was like a big sister to me. I missed getting to talk to her like this.

"Are you sure you don't need me to drive?" She asked.

"Yes, I don't want you to push yourself any harder. Will you promise me that you'll take breaks?" I opened the door of the car.

"No need to be so considerate, Miss Asuna. I deeply appreciate it, though. I promise that I'll take care of myself as I always have, so you needn't worry," Ai smiled. I nodded, and pulled her into a hug.

"Thank you for everything, Ai," I hugged her and closed my eyes.

"Take care, mistress," Ai smiled. With that I was on my way, and I left home once again.

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(Kazuto's POV)

"Hey Kazuto-san! Mind if I join you?" Asada asked as she brought her lunch tray over to me.

"Not at all," I replied. Then she sat down across from me and we began to eat. The cafeteria's food was a lot better than the food that I had at my high school, but it was more expensive too. Today we got pork cutlet bowls with rice.

"So...what's up?" I casually asked.

"Oh you know, just the usual.." Asada answered, eating her rice. She didn't seem as into it today, so I just had to ask.