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Satoru's PoV

At six pm that afternoon, I was already sitting on a bench across from our meeting place.

It was until five thirty that when three women who were caked with makeup asked me if I had time right after, I was about to say I did—like I usually did—but then something came up to me that normally shouldn't.

Hey wait, I can't today. At six thirty—

I mentally didn't think further than that, before I knew what I was doing to the important daughters and nieces of famous CEOs, I rejected all of them.

Just as I was still thinking if she was even coming, I spot her.

I felt a smile tug at my lips at just the sight of her slightly dressed up for the occasion.

And just then, I felt like testing her.

I set up a barrier around me even though I knew she can see through mine, I just didn't want the passerby to get suspicious.

I smirked as I knew that when Sachiko was concentrated on something, she tends to tune the rest of the world out. I was more than sure she wouldn't notice me here.

It was already seven o'clock. And she was still standing there, constantly having the wavering expression to leave, but just ended up not.

Honestly I was completely taken by surprise, even though she still finally left by seven thirty. I stood up from my spot, the barrier naturally setting down as I followed her.

She was scanning through her phone, her head was down. I approach her naturally until her head snapped up.

She crossed her arms as she just quietly glared at me. Her eyes already saying 'Explain. Now.'

I caught the tiny twitch of her eyebrows as I trapped her down on the bench while lifting her chin up.

"I think... you care more than you say you do."

Her gaze turned into an edgy glare as she stared right back at me.

"So what?" she leaned up to intensify her glare, but all she did was close the already small gap between our lips.

Her back hit the back of the bench instantly as I force closer.

Sachiko's PoV

I can feel the board of wood pressing against my back while our faces were only an inch apart, our noses almost touching.

"You should know what." He replied simply before he actually did it.

It was such a short peck I almost didn't feel it. Almost.

"What the heck?!"

I shot up while pushing him away.

"Surely you won't be so worked up just for that." He says as if he couldn't care less. He straightened his tie before looking me in the eyes.

"Not that!" I stood up as well, "but because I don't even like you that way!"

"You don't need to." He says finally as he turned on his heels, his back facing me, "a simple kiss has nothing in it. Maybe a hint of teasing, but that's all. Love is no part of it."

My eyes widened. I've never believed in fairytale love, but this is far beyond. It's like he hates even the mentioning of the idea.

He took a glance back at me, "You understand that more than most people do, no?"

My fists clenched unconsciously as some flashbacks came to me.

Well...we just don't get along, don't you think?

You don't need to know what I'm doing 24/7 woman! We're not together anymore.

I-I never really liked you, sorry! I just needed someone to prove that I can get girls.

By the time I looked back up, there was no trace of Satoru anywhere anymore.

I plopped back down onto the bench and I slipped out my phone.

'Still there? I'm coming'

I texted Minato back. It was barely 7:45, I could still enjoy myself for the evening.

'Yup.'

He texted me the address and I set off.

By the time I got there, Minato and Shusei were already pretty whoozy. Chiaki and Akiyoshi were just drinking lightly while Kaoru was barely taking any sips.

"Someone can't hold their liquor." I remark as I sat down in between Akiyoshi and Kaoru.

"That's right. Saki you're a big drinker, right?" now that we're off of work, Akiyoshi addresses me casually.

"Yeah. But I don't drink much." I picked out a bottle of dry red wine.

[red wine is so bitter I swear, but beer is even more bitter, so.]

"You gotta practice." Chiaki took the bottle from me and poured it instead. He filled the glass to the top. Why do I have a feeling that he's up to something again..?

I cringe as I took my first sip, I do not like the taste of alcohol.

But to fit in with the bar mood, I drained the glass in no time.

"Watch it there, you have work tomorrow. The last thing we need is for you to get a hangover." Akiyoshi says as he patted my shoulder.

"No problem." I said just as I was half way down my second glass. I just couldn't get that event off my mind. The way he just left, his last glance was so cold. And thanks to his trigger, bad memories and break ups are starting to come back to me. Sure, I was young and naïve once, I made mistakes and bad choices. But I'm far from that now.

Are you alright? You've downed a bottle. I recognize Kaoru's worried voice—thought—and I glance to him, giving him an assured smile.

Minato and Shusei are just babbling random stuff now since they're pretty much drunk.

Is it just me or did I see Chiaki smirking at the corner of my eye just now?

I really didn't care that time as I tossed the glass somewhere and just grabbed the entire bottle. The burning alcohol flows down my throat, it made me feel light headed.

And actually relaxed.

Until someone totally snapped me out of it by pulling the bottle down.

"Kill joy." I muttered at an angry Akiyoshi.

"What's up with you?" he asked, concern in his tone.

"Nothing." I reply as I picked up a bottle of white spirits this time. I poured it in a small cup, savoring the ricey alcoholic flavor in my mouth before swallowing.

After about twenty minutes of gulping down alcohol, I was beginning to actually feel feathery. I knew I was getting drunk, but half me of couldn't care less.

"Okay...that is surely enough for tonight, guys..." someone was speaking, but it was fuzzy I could barely hear it. Feeling hands trying to stop me but I popped a bottle of beer anyways, I dunked it right down my throat. The alcoholic degree almost choked me. I can feel the after affect in my nostrils.

Someone forcefully pulled the bottle away from me. I muttered something even I couldn't understand. I felt myself being pulled up from my seat.

A series a noises were made but I can't make out any of them.

My legs gave out as I left myself hit the floor, but barely any pain was felt since the alcohol already numbed me.

An arm was put behind my back and another behind my knees. I felt like flowing, meaning I must've been carried up bridal style.

I hugged and cuddled against whomever that was. His scent was familiar, so I was sure it was one of the guys. I just didn't take the energy to find out who.

I heard the sound of a door shutting. Probably of a vehicle.

I was dozing off during the car ride. My head fell naturally on someone's shoulder and he wrapped an arm around my shoulder to support my weight.

Takara's PoV

I fidgeted as Kakeru was pacing around the living room.

It's nearly ten pm and both Satoru and Sachiko aren't back yet.

"They shouldn't be at it...should they?" Kakeru mumbled but we all heard him loud and clear.

I felt heat rush to my face so I looked down.

"That's gross." Shiki remarked bluntly and Haruhito just didn't have a clue what we were talking about.

"K-Kakeru...don't s-say things like that...." Meguru was just as flustered as I was.

Just then, we hear the front door being opened.

"Satoru!" I bursted out when I saw him. I expect to see another figure behind him but no, he was alone.

He raised an eyebrow at all of us, "what up?"

"Where's Sakura?" Kakeru asked in a stern voice.

"She's not back yet?"

"What?! I thought she was supposed to be with you!"

"We parted ways hours ago." Satoru says while looking away.

"Dammit...we can't have her running around the city at ten at night...." Kakeru ran his hand through his hair multiple times, trying to come up with a solution.

Akane's PoV

"Um...shouldn't we stop this from happening?" I ask as my gaze follows the taxi Sachiko and her co-worker are in.

"No. This can actually be a good opportunity." Seiji says, his head as cool as ever.

"How?" I ask in confusion while I watch the taxi disappear beyond the horizon.

"You'll see. She'll find out eventually." He says, "and besides, we have multiple problems right now."

"You're right. Not only Sachiko, but Subaru too." I state as I turn my gaze to him.

"There's just no trace of him no matter what we try. Even his strong scent was covered. But how...?" he looked down onto the passing cars on the street.

More and more questions pop up, and compared to it the answers are getting less and less.

"Sachiko is the only way to find him." I suddenly say, "Before she finds out, there's no chance of getting Subaru out from wherever he's hiding. It's got to be the human realm."

"...True." He says after a slight pause.

"Well...you have work tomorrow and so do I. Laters." I part before I took off.

"Yeah." The last thing I saw of him was his feathered wings spreading out.

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1760 words :/ yeah short.

Ara, I finally published a book on just my status and random stuffs. If you missed any of my challenges, drawings or pics, it'll all be re-uploaded and will all be uploaded there.

So that finally they're all gathered in one book instead of always separated in my works. Cuz not everybody read every one of my ongoing series, I'm sure of that.

July 5, 2015

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