Stay By Your Side (TakuRan)

Kapitel 7

Kirino sighed lightly, "I was shocked that I saw the mansion was enveloped by fire.. Your father rushed back to take you out, leaving me outside by myself.. But..." He stopped.

"He never came out.." Added Shindou by squeezing tight the thick blanket.

"Shindou.." Kirino looked dejectedly at Shindou.

"All I can remember is just I was surrounded by fire and corpses.." He covered his face, "there were puddles of bloods on the floor in every side.. I had nothing in my mind but your name which popped out suddenly, thus I ran out the mansion by breaking through the fire.."

Kirino nodded lightly, "you could successfully out from the mansion, but you collapsed right away.." He poked Shindou's shoulder, "guess how long you've been sleeping, Shindou.."

Shindou shrugged, "how can I know? A day?"

"Three days.." Said Kirino shortly, "I wonder how and where is Akane? What did you do to her?" He glanced at Shindou who had his eyes closed briefly, "I lost the track after your father brought me out.."

Shindou shook his head slowly, "I have no idea.. I didn't remember seeing her in my way out back then___" He startled as he saw Kirino looking at him with a doubtful look, "what is it, Kirino?"

"Shindou, you don't seem shocked at all.."

Like what Kirino just said that Shindou could be in a calm state despite of the nightmare which had happened in his family. They stayed silent in minutes without doing a single move until Shindou finally threw his sight away, avoiding Kirino's eyes. He looked at the view outside the window near the bed while Kirino kept locking his concern at the gray boy. He was sure he knew Shindou very well yet the fact he face, woke him up. The grayish head boy which was on his bed was no longer Shindou Takuto he knew, but he didn't let his mind to manipulate him. He forced himself to grab Shindou's hands gently even if Shindou didn't look at him.

"Kirino.." Said Shindou at last without seeing at the rosette boy, "I have something to reveal.." He looked at Kirino who already put a small relief smile, "I'm glad that I have you, Kirino.." He chuckled then exhaled lightly, "I killed them because it's pure my own will.."

"Shindou.."

Shindou grabbed Kirino's hands tight, "I have to do that, Kirino.. It's the only way to prevent them to take over everything.."

With this, Kirino could digest what's exactly happening in Shindou family. Kirino's parents once ever told him that he could be friend with Shindou, but not to get closer, but his feeling was stronger than any of his parents words which made him ignored everything they said to him. Now he could understand wholely about what they're up to. Shindou family was very dominant over all the other families or clans. Not only being the number one in the current business, but they're also obsessed by taking over of everything including other's life. They would do anything to pursue their obsession even if they had to destroy all the obstacles. The father currently had control almost 95% of businesses in most of the nearby cities in the country which could endanger the alliances. No one could stop this family since they would use all method to get rid of the rebellions. Their words were absolute. Before it's getting worse, Kirino's parents who were the only family which close to them put a bet upon their only son. By making him close to Shindou, they secretly making contact with Shindou and preparing the scenario which actually torturing Shindou himself. Despite of rejection, they're shocked that Shindou agreed them. Without asking the reason, they set everything including the match between Shindou and Akane. Yamana family was actually fake family arranged by Kirino's parents. All Akane's movement was under their order and unfortunately, Kirino never knew it. They ordered her to leave as soon as she's done with the plans, that's why Shindou couldn't find her anywhere.