Ready to Fall

Chapter 12 It's tearing up my heart

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It's tearing up my heart when I'm with you.

When we are apart I feel it too.

And no matter what I do I feel the pain

With or without you.

-'It's Tearing Up My Heart' by N'Sync-

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One week before that cold and empty night…

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Tetsuya have heard the rumors.

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Tetsuya have heard of the infamous Black Cat plaguing Miki Sakura's dates. Although he had also heard how dangerous he is, he was never afraid of him.

Sure he could burn him alive. But he is strong, and not just because of his Alice. There are other ways to defeat an enemy—not that he was considering Daniel as an enemy. At least not yet.

He also somewhat understood the reason behind the Black Cat's actions. He was actually more worried of that than how easily he could turn him into dust.

"Shall we hear it then, Daniel?"

Daniel was taken aback when Kimura knew why he was there. For a minute he contemplated how he will hunt those pigs and burn them to roast, but Kimura's aura kept him focused on the situation at hand. Something about the red-head intrigued him. Daniel had known he was not like those other pigs that dated Miki. He is smarter. He does not just think with his testosterone. Because if he did, he would have not been able to so much as lay a hand on Miki, and much more kiss her.

This memory stirred the anger in Daniel's gut.

Although he was calm when he spoke, he could feel a dangerous fire building inside him.

"You have nerves, Kimura," his voice, contrary to the fire, was as cold as the eyes piercing through the red-head. "You dared force yourself on her."

"I did not force myself on her," he replied matter-of-factly knowing exactly who and what Daniel meant. He was also aware that trash bins don't ignite by themselves.

Tetsuya met his cold fiery eyes equally, "I didn't have to."

Daniel's right hand conjured the flame before he even realized it, "You're a dead man, Kimura."

Though he knew he was in danger, he did not flinch, nor did he show fear.

"I do not doubt your Alice," he replied in a serious tone. He was ready to fight if it would come to that, though he hoped it does not have to. "I know you're as dangerous as they say you are. I will tell you now that I know how to fight if I have to. I would not back out. But if I humor you now, I know Miki would not be happy about it."

"You dare talk to me about Sakura's happiness," if Kimura thought that would make Daniel consider the situation, he better think again. Daniel's anger is nearing boiling point, and nothing could probably prevent it now. “You know nothing about her. You think just because you took her out on a date you're an expert now on her happiness?"

"It wasn't just a date, Daniel, and you know that. It was the date," Tetsuya, changing tactic, smirked as he continued, "You look at the guys who ask Miki out as cowards because they tremble just hearing you hiss. But in reality, you're the coward, Daniel."

His last statement caught the Black Cat's attention. Tetsuya Kimura has just called him a coward. No one has ever dared call him a coward—until now.