Longing (Izzy Izumi x OC)

Chapter 11

Opening the door to the Izumi family's apartment, Rita clutched her chest. This was the first time she was going over to Izzy's house, and not only that, she would be spending the night. "I'm home!" Izzy called out, taking off his shoes at the entrance, Rita following suit. "Welcome home dear, and Rita, it's so nice to see you again. Please make yourself at home." Mrs. Izumi has such a warm a loving smile, she really was such a wonderful mother. "Thank you very much for having me," Rita bowed. "Oh no need to be so formal, you two must be tired. Izzy why don't you take Rita's things to your room and then we can talk." Izzy's mother smiled at her son, however, the smile that he gave her back didn't hide the sadness he was feeling one bit. "Right..." Izzy took hold of Rita's suitcase as he gestured for Rita to follow him. Rita looked up at his mother, she looked heartbroken, even if she didn't know what happened. She then turned back to Rita with a smile. "You look like you could use some relaxation, why don't you go take a bath and freshen up for dinner. You can give me any laundry you have as well." Mrs. Izumi insisted. "A-are you sure?" Rita questioned, feeling like she was imposing on their kindness. "Of course dear, I told you to make yourself at home. Why don't you grab your things and I will show you how the bath works." Rita nodded slightly, heading in the direction of Izzy's room. Taking a peek inside, Rita wasn't surprised to see the room filled with complicated books and of course a PC on his desk. Izzy watched as Rita's eyes surveyed his room. "It's pretty boring I know..." Izzy blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed that Rita was actually in his room. "No not at all, it fits you well. Ah er... your mother offered for me to take a bath. I think I could use one, so I'm just going to gather my things." Rita fidgeted, slowly inching towards her luggage. "Ah right, sure thing." Izzy replied, his mind racing. He watched as she sorted through her suitcase, pulling out her toiletry bag and some clothes. "Your mother really is a kind person," Rita smiled as she held her things. "Yeah, she is... umm do you need anything, or any help?" Izzy asked hesitantly. "No your mother said she would show me how everything works. You should probably talk to her though... I can tell she is worried..." Izzy looked up at Rita, he was sure she was right, though it's not something he felt eager to discuss again. "Rita dear, do you have your things?" Izzy's mother's voice called out. "Ah yes, I'll be right in!" Rita called back, blushing as she looked at Izzy one more time before exiting his room.

Rita was showed how the bath worked and had given her clothing to Mrs. Izumi for washing. Scrubbing herself off before entering the bath, Rita's mind was a mess. So much had happened today, things that made her heart race and things that shattered it to pieces. Right now she was bathing in the home of the boy she loved, yet she wasn't a flustered mess. Her body ached and she felt sick from all that crying before. Thinking about why, picturing Mikumon's face as she smiled, calling out Rita's name. Tears stung her eyes once more as she slid into the tub. The comforting feeling the warm water provided only let loose more tears that Rita had been fighting back. Her falling tears left ripples in the water, her eyes following the movements. In here she was at least alone, and in this time she would cry out every last tear she could, so Izzy wouldn't have to bear watching her breakdown again. The last thing she wanted was to worry Izzy and his family more, not after all they had done for her.