I never thought I would return to thank you...

Chapter 31

Akashi's P.O.V

That Tetsuya...

I sigh, stretching my arms as I walked away from the bookshelf, still amazed at the ridiculous amount of books that said boy owned. With all the changes we had made to my, now my and Tetsuya's, room, his, worn out and partially destroyed- but still useful, books took up most of the space on the two large bookshelves. I had to move some vases and trophies to make space for them, not to mention, remove some of my own books and put them on the small drawer of my desk.
The 'Where did he get all these?' remained unspoken, because another, more important question invaded my mind; 'Why does he own more books than clothing'?

While all of the tealnette's clothes easily fit into one, rather small, luggage, his books took up to five large ones.
Another thing that bothered me was why I hadn't noticed his big, for his economic problems, library during my visit at his so-called 'home'.

Knocks on the door pulled me out of my musings, and with a quiet 'Come in.' from me, my personal maid entered with a tray in hand.
"Is the party still going?" I asked, taking the glass of water and a pill from the golden tray once she was close enough, watching as a small smile graced her features.
"Yes," she replied. "Although, most of the guests have already left."
Humming, I swallowed the pill and drank the water in one go before setting it down again. "And Tetsuya?" A nostalgic look flashed in her eyes for a moment, so fast that the eyes could have tricked the mind, however, my emperor eye never lied, and I knew the emotion was there, now hidden behind layers of apathy and respect, but there nonetheless.
"He's been busy catchig up with everyone, and also bonding with Akashi-sama. He has asked for your presence a couple of times." The maid's smile widened in a suggestive smirk, one that I wouldn't pay too much attention to, suggesting I should've been downstairs instead of in our brand new room, eyebrow raising in question. I shook my head, inwardly smiling towards her playful antics, though my face was as passive as it could get.
"My presence is not needed. Tetsuya needs some time to himself, after all, this party's purpose is to let him get comfortable as well as to boost his confidence. Besides, he's had enough of me the last few weeks." At the last sentence, I let a smile break my straight face, knowing that I had gone overboard with helping the addressed get back on his feet- well, I and Shintarou as well.

(I can only imagine just how many times Tetsuya wished he could lock us in a closet and run away while given the chance.
With all the food we made him eat, and finish everything on the homemade bentos I brought, which weren't normal sized at all, I'm surprised he hasn't gained weight.)

Thanking the woman, I put the empty glass back on the tray and turned to finishing unpacking my brother's belongings.
"The room looks beautiful, Tetsuya-sama is sure to love it." The maid commented, setting the tray on the nearest nightstand, judging by the 'thud' that followed her words, her movements coming closer to me.
"Is that so?" I answered, already unzipping the last luggage and taking out Tetsuya's clothes. "I'm glad. I did change it so it would suit his preferences better, after all."

Instinctively, I looked around to see if it needed further changes;
The former golden walls, now a beautiful shade of teal were mostly covered by the shelves, and small drawers.
The two shelves covered two opposite walls, creating a sort of grand opening when you walked in. Opposite to the door stood our two queen sized beds, mine with red sheets and golden pillows, his with teal sheets and white pillows. In the middle of the two furniture a medium sized beautiful green colored round table was set, and on the other side of each bed dark blue colored nightstands. Between the beds, just over the table was a closed window, showing the night sky, it's royal purple curtains framing it nicely. Near the entrance door, golden yellow colored wood, covered in baby blue designs, stood a plain brown door that lead to a walk in closet.
It all looked perfect, and I hoped Tetsuya would think so too.