-Monday, October 22 10:25 A.M.-

"So....?! You're telling me that Dekarusu and Alice was talking about this "Curse Mark"?! And you two think it's something really bad?" Aoi said

"Yeah!" Akira said

"The way they say it....? It's really evil.... but Dekarusu always hangs around with Alice more than us and the others." Soma said as Aoi think about it

"Hm? Yeah.... you do have a good point... it's been a few days and it feels off already....?!" Aoi said

"And just yesterday... I saw something on his left side of his neck?!~

-Flashback: Yesterday-

"Yo Dekarusu! Did you fixed the WiFi yet?!" Akira said as he waltz downstairs and seeing Dekarusu fixing the Wifi

"Hold on a sec.... just waiting for a minute to get the signal back." Dekarusu said as Akira had seen something black on his neck

("What the heck is that?! It's all black?! Is that a tattoo?!") Akira thought to himself as he spoke. "Um hey... Dekarusu.... what's that black tattoo on your neck?!" Akira said as Dekarusu quickly covered his neck.

"Um~ it's not a tattoo bro, it's just a bruise... that's all." Dekarusu said as he fixed the WiFi on time to change the subject. "Hey, the WiFi's back. Enjoy." Dekarusu said as he walked away quickly

"Hmm....?"

-Flashback Ends-

"He said it was just a bruise? It doesn't look like a bruise to me..." Akira said

"Well... Dekarusu always tell us if something's wrong with him?!" Soma said

"Well.. whatever is this "Curse Mark" is... I'm pretty sure more than Dekarusu and Alice knows about this.. but for now... let's keep this a secret until we know what's up." Aoi said

"Yeah."
"Yeah."

"And we should go and do something with Dekarusu together, y'know as a family like we usually do." Aoi said as Akira and Soma agreed

"Definitely!" Akira said

"Absolutely!" Soma said

"How about we do some family workout?" Aoi said

"Yeah, I don't mind." Akira said

"Sure, just like good times." Soma said

"All right. We'll have some family time. We'll start later today." Aoi said

-Later, at 2:25 P.M.-

"Hey Deku?" Alice said

"What's up Alice?" Dekarusu said

"What you plan on doing today?" Alice asked

"Hm?~
KNOCKED KNOCKED!
"Huh?!"

"Yo Sumisu, can I come in?" Soma said

"Yeah." Dekarusu said as Soma entered his room

"Aoi wanted us to do a family workout for today... and we was wondering if you wanna join us." Soma said as Alice spoke

"A family workout?!" Alice said

"The four of us usually workout at the gym. Y'know training." Dekarusu said

"I see...." Alice said

"Well? You wanna come?" Soma said

"Yeah I'll come... since I've can't think of anything else to do." Dekarusu said as he was getting his Gym clothes ready.

"How long will it be to workout?" Alice asked

"Like 2 hours."
"Like 2 hours."

"Wow... well I hope you guys get your sweat in." Alice said

"Yeah, and Alice... you can read some books on my dresser if you wanna read." Dekarusu said

"Understood." Alice said

Then few minutes later....

"Well, you three are ready?" Aoi said

"Yep" Akira said
"Yep" Soma said

"Let's do this!" Dekarusu said as Aoi opened the door and someone approached.

"Deku-Kun!!!"

GRABBED!!!

The person who've leaps on Aoi was Yuuki.

"Wow?! You're really different?!~

"Because your hugging me Yuuki." Aoi chuckled a bit as Dekarusu and the others laughed a bit.

"Oh! I'm sorry Big Bro Aoi, my bad." Yuuki laughed. "Heya Deku!!" Yuuki had hugged Dekarusu this time.

"Hey Yuu. It's been 3 days y'know." Dekarusu said

"Hehe... I know right! So anyway, what you're doing today?" Yuuki asked

"I'm planning on going out to the gym with my fam." Dekarusu said

"Awww! I really wanted to hangout with you today!!" Yuuki whines

"Relax.. we'll be back in 2 hours..." Dekarusu smiled as he raised his eyebrow

"Can't I go with you guys?! Please?!" Yuuki said

"You need to fill an application for you to go." Aoi said as Yuuki pouted

"Oh man!! That's not fair!!" Yuuki said as she crossed her arms

"You can go hang out with Alice, she's at my room." Dekarusu said

"Hm? Ok then...." Yuuki said as she slowly went upstairs

"I'll see you later though." Dekarusu said

"Yeah...." Yuuki said as they left. "Hm? Alice. In Deku's room?! What have they been doing while I wasn't here?!" Yuuki said to herself as she see Alice reading a book. "Hey Alice!" Yuuki said

"Oh, hello Yuuki. I haven't seen you in a couple days." Alice said

"Yeah.. true. I was out with Aiko to see our grandmother." Yuuki said

"I see, is she well?" Alice said

"Yeah, she is." Yuuki said

"That's great to hear." Alice said as it was silent for a couple seconds.. then Yuuki spoke

"So Alice.... how are you and Deku~Kun are doing?" Yuuki asked

"Well......~

-Flashback-

"Hey Alice."

"Yes Deku?" Alice said

"Listen. I want you to promise me to not tell anyone of our friends about this Curse Mark especially not to Yuuki!"

"Why not Yuuki?!" Alice asked

"Because I don't want Yuuki to worry about me, if she finds out something happens to me, she'll definitely wanted to get involved in this situation! I don't want her or anyone else to be in danger! Please promise me!"

"...... I promise." Alice said

"Relief sigh"
"Ok. Thanks Alice."

-Flashback ended-

"We're been doing pretty good lately.. he'd showed me around the city 2 days ago... treated me for ice cream and I kinda went overboard with the flavors... and he took me a this place... a restaurant called "Kiseki Coffee", it was really nice and peaceful." Alice said

"Oh, that sounds nice, like you two had a really good time together....." Yuuki said.

"Yes, it was really nice. No wonder you really like Deku so much." Alice said

"Yeah.... that's true...... and Alice...." Yuuki said as she was starting make Alice nervous a bit

"Yes?"

"For a while.... I've noticed that you had a crush on Deku~

"!!!" Alice's eyes widened a bit

"And you were closer to him than usual.... more than me...." Yuuki said. "And I wanna know.... do you really want to be with Deku.... just tell me the truth." Yuuki said as she was speaking calmly and Alice's cheek was sweating a bit.

"Well..... yes.... it's true... I really like Deku.... but since he'd told me that you two are together..... I didn't wanted to get in you two's way... at first... I did wanted to be friends but I couldn't get rid of my feelings for him...." Alice admit her feelings for Deku

"So I was right the whole time.... about you liking Deku. Did you two did something else? More than hanging out with each other?" Yuuki said as Alice was thinking a way to tell her the truth.

"Well... on Saturday.... we were heading back to the town from seeing my uncle at school.... me and Deku had been ambushed by Raios and Humbert.... and I was trapped in a corner and Deku had saved me as he received huge amount of damage and he defeated them..... and I couldn't help myself but... I.... embrace him and kissed him..." Alice said

"Did you kissed him on his lips?" Yuuki calmly asked

".......Yes....." Alice said as Yuuki was silent but Alice spoke. "But.... I didn't mean to do that action..... I wasn't even thinking clearly." Alice said

"Did Deku know that you had a crush on him, and he let you kissed him?" Yuuki asked

"Well.... I told him of how I feel about him... and he'd shut me down.... but he said he didn't want to cheat on you... so I understand what he meant.... than he embraced me and....." Alice was silent at the last sentence

"And what?!"

"And he kissed me..... but that was because he didn't want my feelings hurt... and wanted to understand that he only loves you.... and I really understand his reason." Alice told Yuuki the truth

"So that's what happened with you two while I was away huh....."

"But Yuuki, it's not Deku's fault.... I couldn't control my feelings and I didn't wanted to get involved with you two and I'm really sorry if I did." Alice apologize with everything she got to tell Yuuki she really mean it.

"Alice.... I'm not mad ok.... I just wanna know the truth.... and you did told me everything you and Deku did.... and I really appreciate you for being honest with me." Yuuki said

"But Yuuki~

"It's ok Alice... you told me the truth and I believe you. I just wanna know Deku's story." Yuuki said

"Sigh"
"Ok... and I... really can't help it... it's like Deku's really likable person and he's a best guy that anyone could asked for.... and he been through so much for his friends and family... and especially you." Alice said

"Hehe... true.... and I'm really glad you told me the truth... I think I can trust you now." Yuuki said as she made Alice happy but didn't show it.

"Thank you Yuuki." Alice said

"And one more thing?"

"What is it?" Alice said

"Since I've hugged Deku~Kun at the front door... I've noticed something on his neck? I've couldn't see it really well but I think it's like a Mark on his neck? Did you noticed it?!" Yuuki asked. Alice was surprised that Yuuki noticed the Mark on Dekarusu's neck

*"Promise me you won't tell anyone, especially not Yuuki!"*

"No... I haven't..... I didn't see anything on his neck." Alice said as she lied to Yuuki

"Ok then." Yuuki said

-With Dekarusu and his family-

"Oh man!!! Lifting up the 20 pounds of weights is sure burning up my muscles." Akira said

"Yeah... it's really worth it. Feeling the burn." Soma added

"Same thoughts exactly." Dekarusu said

"But lifting up 30 pounds is more tougher than the 20s." Aoi said

"How's it feel?!" Akira and Soma said in unison

"It feels 30 times as heavier than the 20s. You three'll get the hang out it. Now, we'll have to our Back Biceps." Aoi said

"Yeah!" Akira said
"On it!" Soma said
"Right!" Dekarusu said

-45 minutes later-

"Now my arms are feeling a little sore." Akira and Soma said as they complained a bit

"Yeah....mines too." Dekarusu added

"Let's take a 10 minute break." Aoi said as Akira and Soma was going to the water fountain and Dekarusu had sat at the couch and received a text message from Yuuki.

"Hm?" Dekarusu was texting Yuuki

"Hey Yuu, what's up?"

"Deku, after you and the others finished working out... I wanna talk to you about what you and Alice did while I wasn't around."

"Is it serious?!"

"Well... you'll see once you get back here. I'll see you then."

"Oh crap.... I'm in trouble now...." Dekarusu said as he felt a bit more scared

-To be continued-