It's been a week since the wedding, and I am back in my usual routine. Atsushi-san and Miho decided to go to Hawaii, and it seems Miho will be staying in Japan after that. Ahh, I'll be seeing a cute baby soon.

For me, I don't just play and look after Hina-chan now, I also teach her how to read, write, and count. She's in that age already after all.

It was very peaceful.

But peaceful days never last for so long.

"Good morning. Ahre, Hina-chan is still sleeping?" I asked one of the maids that just came out of the house and she gazed away "hmmmm?"

"Hina-chan is in her room. The young master had already left"

"I see. Well then, I'll go see Hina-chan"

As I entered the house, I froze when an unknown woman stood on the entrance hallway, she had her phone with her, and I felt intimidated by just looking at her

"Who are you? First time seeing you. New maid?"

"Eh?"

"Well, that doesn't matter. You are all being paid by Seijurou, so shouldn't you do your job better?! You should have known that I am arriving, so you should prepare my room"

"Uhm-"

"I am not yet done talking. I'll be staying in my room for the whole day until Seijurou returns, so just make sure to call me when he is already here. Don't ever knock or call me or bother me!"

"Uhm"

"You should answer Yes, ma'am! What kind of maid are you?!"

If this woman won't stop, I'll snap! Who is she anyways?!

"You aren't going to answer?! Then, I think you need to get out of this house. Soon, I'll be marrying Seijurou, so better pack your stuffs and leave!"

"Ma'am, who I don't even know. First, I am not a maid. 2nd, I only follow Akashi Seijurou-sama's order. 3rd, if he fires me, then I'll leave. 4th, I haven't heard anything about you nor it is not my business. And lastly, I am here because of Hina-chan. Well then, your demands, please tell Watanabe-san. I am sure, he knows very well how to handle your demands" I kindly, yes, kindly retorted, smiled at her then bowed down.

Marry Akashi?! So she is one of the candidates that I heard of. But to think such person will be Akashi's wife?! I feel bad for Hina-chan!

I hurriedly went to Hina's room and when I entered, she wasn't in her bed.

"Hina?" I called her and flinched when I saw her hiding behind the door "Hina-chan, what are you doing there?"

"Hina was afraid that it was that woman. Welcome back, (f/n)-chan"

"I am back. Are you okay?" I asked as I closed the door then approached her "that woman? You mean one of the candidates to be your mom?"

She nodded then hugged me "can't (f/n)-chan be my mom instead?"

"Eh? No, I am just a babysitter. Besides, the father of your dad decided it, right? He is your grandfather, so he decided them"

"Grandfather hates Hina. He doesn't like Hina ever since that is why papa and I live here."

"Is that so? But even still, he is your grandfather. Anyways, that neechan will be on her room until your dad comes home. So, what do you want to play now?"

She made a big wide smile and we went to our usual room. We played, and taught her as well.

~

After eating lunch, we decided to head back to our usual room. However on our way back, a woman I don't know stood at the entrance hallway, with her luggage. Don't tell me...? One of the candidates again?

"Good afternoon" she smiled at us. She looked nicer compared to the woman this morning, or that what I wanted to think, but, why is Hina hiding behind me?

"Good afternoon." I bowed down and smiled back "I'll call a maid for you"

"It's fine. I am waiting for them to finish the room I am going to stay"

"Is that so? Well then, we'll take our leave now" I bowed down and left her

When we entered the room, I looked at Hina and she breathed in relief

"Are you scared with that neechan as well?"

"The first neechan is scary, but that neechan is scarier. As if she is faking everything"

"You think so too? Hina will be staying with those kind of people. Will you be okay?"

"In days, Hina will be with (f/n)-chan so Hina will be okay"

"I understand. Well then, have an afternoon nap, so we can play later."

"Hina will sleep now" she went to the sofa, and she seemed so stressed out that she easily fall asleep.

~

I cleaned the room as Hina is in deep sleep. And while sleeping, my phone rang and it was from mom.

"What's wrong?"

"Can you call Midorima-sensei and inform him that I am here in the hospital, but they said they can't see the appointment I have."

"I understand. I'll call Midorima and inform him. Wait for him there, okay?"

I ended the call and dialled Midorima's number, and in just two rings, he answered it

"Ah, Midorima!"

"What's wrong?"

"Actually, my mom is in the hospital now and she is there for her appointment but the nurses couldn't find the appointment. I am not sure if you are busy, but is it possible if you check her? I also know she has an appointment today"

"Sure. I'll go check her. I just finished my round."

"Thank you, Midorima" I ended the call then flinched when someone scoffed behind me. "Who...?"

This unknown person, who just scoffed, grabbed my phone and glared at me. And she called someone using my phone

"Wow, you answered a call from her right away? I've been calling you but you never answered my call, Shintarou!"

Ahre... this woman... Don't tell me..?

"Why I am using her phone? I am here in Seijurou's house, and I am going to use this opportunity to get my freedom and get you." She ended the call and gave my phone back, glaring at me "who are you to Midorima Shintarou?!"

"Uhm..."

"Her mother is Midorima's patient" we turned to that voice and it was Akashi, who was standing on the door, catching his breath. He's so early!

"Welcome back, Akashi. You are early today" I greeted him then turned to this woman, who crossed her arms and chuckled

"Yeah, you sure are early, Akashi Seijuro"

"You agreed that you won't be here" Akashi angrily responded

"Well, I realized that I'll be having my freedom here. Don't worry, I'll be a candidate, but make sure not to choose me. I need to use this opportunity to get Shintarou. Ah but, you rather want to choose me over those two, right?"

"I have no plan of choosing from you three"

"Well, I don't care, just reminding you what will be the decision of your father when you don't choose from one of us" She smirked then turned to me with icy gaze "and you, what is your relationship with Shintarou?! It's not a mere a doctor and patient. You call him casually, and he answered your call immediately and with glee."

"I am just a the daughter of his patient, I am (L/N) (F/n). With some circumstances, we became acquaintance, and he is a friend of my bestfriend's husband." I introduced myself, and as if I can tell her that I saw how she shouted on the parking lot, and that became the reason why we became acquainted

"Sera, (f/n) has nothing to do here. Also, I am aware of what father wants, but even still, I don't want the three of you. I just accepted this set-up to stop him"

"Ah is that so? In any case, I'll be staying here until you choose your wife. I mean, at the very least, the one I love is Midorima Shintarou. My father is crazy. He wants me to marry you, instead of marrying the son of the hospital chairman where he works on." She hissed then smiled at me "I am Ueda Sera, just call me Sera and be casual with me since you are calling Shintarou and Seijurou casually as well. I will be staying here and don't lump me with the other two, I have zero interest with this guy here"

"Did you tell that to Midorima?" I curiously asked since Midorima has the impression of her being Akashi's wife's candidate, though as what I saw last time, she told him very well, just Midorima isn't listening to her. "Did you emphasize to him that you really have no interest on being Akashi's wife?"

She faced me fully, and decreased the space between us. She's very intimidating!

"(F/n), right? I told him lots of times that it's just him. He's not listening to me at all."

"Then" I turned to Akashi and tilted my head "did you tell Midorima that you have no interest at all on choosing her as your wife? I feel bad for Ueda-san"

"I told him, but it won't enter his head until you grind it on him" Akashi responded "plus, because it's our parents decision, he doesn't listen anymore"

"He will understand fully until this guy here marries someone else." Ueda-san, I mean Sera-san hissed

"That's somehow stupid" I commented in low voice and gasped. I hastily looked at them and nervously chuckled "sorry, please forget what you heard"

"You, I like you, let's get along (f/n). Just call me Sera, okay?"

"Sera, don't trouble her. She is looking after my daughter already"

"Your daughter?" When she asked that, even I could feel Akashi's glare "yeah, yeah. I have no interest, but I'll be staying here for my freedom. And so for Hina to feel at ease. Those two bitches are different, but they are still bitches. Can't you find any other girl?"

"Seijurou!" The voice of the first woman  this morning resonated "welcome home!"

Akashi entered the room and stood next to me. The first woman entered the room, followed by the 2nd woman

"Sera, I thought you declined?" The first woman asked in disbelief

"Don't be like that Kairi. Surprised that the great contender is here? Among the three of us, I have the highest chance of being chosen." Sera chuckled "good luck to the three of us"

"Now listen you three" we all turned to Akashi then sighed, but before he continued I interrupted him

"Before you continue, can you go to different room? Hina-chan is sleeping"

"It's fine." Akashi responded then turned to the three "Ueda Sera, Shirazawa Rika, and Tomoda Kairi, since you will be staying here, then you need to know this person here,
She's (l/n) (f/n). She's Hina's babysitter. You are fobidden to give her orders, and be rude to her. If she is playing with Hina, you can join them, but if I hear Hina or (f/n) complain about you, you'll know what will happen"

Shirazawa Rika and Tomoda Kairi both looked at me, and I could see the irritation from Tomoda Kairi, and Shirazawa Rika on the other side, she wasn't showing it much, but she's irritated too.

"Ah also, you are free to stay here, I told your parents about this, but make sure to leave on Saturday night and return here Monday. I want Sunday, exclusively just for me and my daughter."

"Your daughter" That Tomoda Kairi laughed and again Akashi glared at her

"In any case, go back to your rooms, and we will call you for dinner." Akashi ordered and they left, leaving us here

And when it was just us, he sighed loudly, as if he just let his frustration out

"You sure didn't like this set-up" I worriedly commented

"Yeah, I don't like it at all. Can you stay here until they leave?" I was taken aback from his question

"Until they leave? Like, Akashi, they will leave if you decide to marry one from them"

He crossed his arms then turned to Hina "no, I will not marry one of them since they never accepted Hina. And Sera is for Midorima"

When he said that, I am really curious, is Hina really his blood related daughter? But it's rude for me to ask private information.

"Well then, find someone that can get along with Hina, and also at the same time, get your father's approval."

"No, father's approval to whom I will marry doesn't matter. What he just wants is for me to have a son"

"Ahh, harsh reality that a daughter can't be the next in line" I sighed then turned to Hina "but anyways, if that's just your dad wants, then find someone who can get along with Hina." I then gasped and turned to Akashi again

"What?"

"Don't tell me... they are here to attack you? Like... they wanted to have sex with you first, then if they got pregnant with a son, you have no choice but to marry that one who has a son?"

"Your imagination sure is weird and scary. As if I'll let them do that. They are here to get close with me, not physically but romantically"

"Romantically? I can't see that though" I immediately commented and he sighed

"In any case, can you stay here? To look after Hina as well"

"I can't always, but one or two nights, I can" I turned to Akashi and smiled "I need to look after my mom, and my siblings too"

He smiled back at me and nodded "yeah, that's more than enough. Also, (f/n)"

"Yes?"

"Can't it just be you instead?"

I blinked fast from his question and confused what he meant "what do you mean?"

"Among all the women here, you are the closest to Hina"

When he said that, I finally understood what he meant.

I didn't know what or how to response. Is he serious? Or is he just testing me?

It was then I heard Hina whimpered, saving me from this awkward situation. She sat down, and as expected, she didn't notice Akashi at all

"She'll idle for 10 minutes. It's not sinking yet for her that you are here already" I laughed then continued cleaning the remaining toys of her, changing the topic and yes, running away from Akashi's question

And after 10 minutes,

"Ahre, papa?!"

"I'm home, Hina. Did you have enough sleep?"

"Papa! Since when are you here?!"

"I've been here for a while now." He answered then carried her

"Seijurou-sama, what would you like for dinner?" One of the maids asked from the other side of the door

"I'll go out for dinner with Hina and (f/n). Just prepare anything for those three, ah, don't tell them that we are going to eat dinner outside"

"Eh?" I looked at him and he slightly smiled "is it okay?"

"Yeah, it's okay. Hina, go with (f/n) and prepare." He handed Hina to me then he got his phone out

In the end, Hina and I went to Hina's room and I prepared her.

~

"Is it really okay?"

I kept on asking as we went to a restaurant and until we finished our food, I kept on asking him, but he said it was okay, it was okay to leave those candidates

After dinner, they sent me home, and Akashi asked me to decide when I would stay overnight to look after Hina.

I slump my body on my bed, and remembered what Akashi asked.

"Can't it just be you instead?"

Don't give me hope. I just broke up with my boyfriend recently, but unexpectedly, I don't feel any remorse nor any attachment from that. Probably, because of what happened.

In any case, Akashi's approached is changing. His intention is unclear. I don't think I'll be able to understand him, but I think that I'll fall for him.

It was then I flinched as my phone rang, and speaking of, it's Akashi, I sat back and nervously answered it

"Y-yes, (f/n) speaking"

"(F/n)-chan!"

"Hina, don't shout"

"Eh, but it's (f/n)-chan!"

Ah, it's on loud speaker.

"Hina-chan, why are you still awake? You should sleep now, so you have energy tomorrow"

"I wanted to talk to (f/n)-chan before I fall asleep. I'll sleep with papa from now on!"

"Is that so? Then Akashi, you should read a story for Hina-chan"

"She doesn't want to."

"Papa, your voice is monotone."

I laughed on how Hina just complained to her dad.

"Hina, don't be so mean to your papa. Should I read one to you now?"

"Yeah!"

I chuckled and instead of getting a book, I started telling a story, the one I know very well.

However, five minutes after

"She's sleeping already"

"Already?!" I laughed when Akashi suddenly spoke "but well at least she fall asleep now."

"You have a good voice, (f/n) and it's helpful not just for Hina, but to me as well."

Gosh, talk about yourself.

"Did you feel sleepy?" I laughed then gathered all my courage to seriously ask him "are serious to what you asked today?"

"Do I sound like I am joking?"

"I don't know your real intention is. Don't stray other people with your words! Anyways, I'll sleep now too. See you tomorrow!"

I ended the call and slumped back, covering my whole body with my blanket

"Stop it Akashi Seijuro!"

~

And days had passed since then, I did my best to just set aside what he said to me during my working hour. And, I couldn't decide if I should stay in their house overnight.

"(F/n), can you call Shintarou? I want to hear his voice" I turned to Sera-san and she was lying on the sofa, playing on her phone

"I can't use my phone. Hina-chan is also awake. Also" I sighed as I turned back to Hina, who was hiding behind the curtain "Sera-san, you are scaring her."

"(F/n), san is not needed. Sera, is fine. Also, Hina-chan, don't be scared. I have no intention of marrying your dad. So let's get along." Sera then sat down and chuckled "but, Hina-chan. That doesn't mean that the other two are like me. If you will choose one, who do you want for your dad to marry?"

I turned to Hina and she finally showed herself "Hina wants (f/n)-chan for papa"  I felt nervous from what she said, and I felt the teasing look from Sera. I gazed away, doing my best not to lock eyes with Sera

"Hmmmm, with (F/N), huh? It would be nice if that would happen. It will be easy for Seijurou since you got along with Hina. Then, finally Shintarou will understand that I like him, not Akashi Seijurou! Can't it be just you instead?"

"Please don't ask the same question as him"

"Eh?"

I sighed and gestured Hina to return "In any case, I am just a babysitter. Until Hina-chan reached the right age, I'll stay next to her. That's my job. I need to set aside other things. Though, I felt like I involved him too much already with some of my problems"

"You can't set aside those things. Ah, also you involved him? I think that's not it. I am pretty sure, Seijurou involved himself. I am sure of it! I mean, he and Shintarou, they love involving themselves to other people, but then they will just give you false intention!"

"Please calm down"

"I see, I understand now. You don't know what's Seijurou's real intention. You don't know if he is being serious, or it's just his usual way to test you, if you really are here to work or if you have other motif. Guys really are troublesome"

I chuckled from what Sera said, and she could really understand my situation since I feel like it's the same with her. "Talk about experience, huh?"

"Kinda" she laughed and teasingly looked at me "Well, in any case, even I don't know what Seijurou's intention. He is smart, even smarter than Shintarou. You don't know that you are already in the grasp of his hand. Then you don't know if he is serious or what. It's as if he is playing with your feelings. But, there's one thing"

"Hmmmm?"

"It will be bad if it's you who is unknowingly playing his feelings"

".... Eh? Me? What do you mean?"

She grinned and closed the gap between us "If you unknowingly playing his feelings, it will be more bad. If he fall hard for you, it will be bad. Akashi Seijurou has a very possessive side. It's totally scary if he sets his eyes on you. It's totally scary"

"Papa is not scary at all" Hina objected as she pouted her lips

"I know your dad ever since we are young. I know him as the son of our business partner, and I know very well how he changed from an innocent young boy, to a sweet middle school, to a scary emperor, and to a gentleman unknown person." She laughed as she moved back then shivered "his orders were absolute, no one dare to disobey him, if we did, we would be killed. So good luck! Even though he reverted back, his possessive side still remains."

"Don't tell me about that because it's impossible. Also, hearing about it, I wonder how he approached his former wife. If he was aggressive, or what" I chuckled but Sera looked at me confusedly

"Former wife? (F/n), you didn't know?"

"Hmmm? About?"

"About Mina-san?"

"Hina-chan's mom? Ah, no, it's a private matter so I don't know anything about her."

"Seijurou should tell you about her. I mean, if he initiated it, make sure to listen" She told me then stretched her hands "Anyways, we'll be leaving tonight, and we'll be returning on Monday. I don't have any choice though, but to go home. Should I just go and stay in a hotel?"

I wanted to invite her to stay in my place, but I couldn't. We aren't that close yet, plus she might feel weird if I ask her.

Sera left to her room to charge her phone, leaving me with Hina.

"Papa isn't scary at all" She pouted her lips. Wow, she's taking it to her heart.

"Yeah, your papa isn't scary at all, at least to Hina-chan" I winked at her, and she seemed okay with my response. Oh well.

~

And that Sunday, my supposed to be free time, I had no choice but I needed to go to work. Akashi called me and told me that he had an emergency meeting, and Hina would be by herself.

I prepared breakfast for Hina, so she won't throw tantrums when she woke up. Though I said that, it's past 9 in the morning already, Hina is not yet awake.

Their house is really big, but it feels empty and it's so lonely. I wonder if Akashi was also raised like this. It's empty...

Anyways,

"Hina-chan?" I called her, but she didn't response. I approached her, and my heart stopped for a while, seeing Hina sweating a lot. I touched her forehead, and gosh, she's burning! I immediately got a cold water and towel, also a change for her.

I washed her with the towel, changed her clothes, but her fever isn't decreasing. As much as I wanted to call Akashi, he said he had an Emergency meeting. In the end, I called a Taxi, and I went to a nearby clinic. 

The doctor said it was just a light cold. They gave me medicines for kids for her to take, and also told me what to do. Though I know very well what to do because I looked afted my younger siblings. But yes, I needed the prescription from the doctor.

~

We head back to their house, and I let Hina wore light clothes. I also put cool towel on her forehead. I cooked porridge as well for her.

When I brought the porridge to her room, Hina was already awake

"How are you, Hina-chan?"

"(f/n)...chan?"

I put down the tray of porridge on her side table, then helped her sat down. 

"Your papa has an emergency meeting so I'll look after you today. I'll also stay here tonight." I informed her. I actually received a message from Akashi, telling me that he would be home late. He needed to attend a dinner event.

"Papa... I understand"

"Don't worry. Your papa said he will bring your favourite cake home. But before that, in order to eat the cake, Hina-chan you need to eat so you can drink your medicine. Can you eat?"

She opened her mouth and I chuckled since he wanted me to feed her. I made sure that it wasn't hot so she could swallow it. She didn't finish it, but at least she was able to drink her medicine. Hina fall asleep again after, but good thing, her fever went down. 

Should I inform Akashi about it already? But, I honestly didn't want him to worry. But then...

If I am Hina, I would like my own parents to look after me. When I was young, mom looked after me, and when there were times that she wasn't able to, I felt sad and I cried by myself. What more for Akashi and Hina-chan?

In the end, I messaged Akashi

Me: Akashi, just to inform you, Hina has a light fever. I brought her to the nearby clinic and they prescribed medicines for her. Her fever went down already, and she is getting better. I'll look after her, so don't worry and do your job. I'll be staying overnight as well to look after her. 

But I didn't receive a reply from him.

~

That night, Hina didn't have any fever anymore, but she needed to rest more. Though she slept lots the whole day already, she fall asleep early after eating dinner and drinking her medicine.

When I made sure that she was already asleep, I silently left her room, but screamed when suddenly Akashi showed up, catching his breath.

"You surprised me!"

"I just read your message and immediately rush home. How's Hina?"

"She's okay now, she's already sleeping. She just need to rest more. She doesn't have anymore fever." I responded and smiled at him "She'll be fine. You should rest as well, Akashi. Make sure to take a warm bath. You are a bit drunk, right? So make sure to just do a simple warm bath. "

Akashi breath out in relief and nodded. He peak to see Hina first, then left.

I went back to Hina's room since I forgot to get the empty pitcher. I checked her temperature again, and I sighed in relief that she is sleeping comfortably.

I went to the kitchen and to my surprised, Akashi is here, sitting on the counter with whiskey in front of him.

"Ahre, you are going to continue drinking here?" I worriedly asked as I put the dishes on the sink "Don't drink too much, or else you'll get hang over tomorrow."

"Just let me be tonight."

I washed the dishes and let him drink in peace. I wasn't saying anything, neither him. It was a bit awkward, but I am doing my best to act normal.

I was planning to go back to Hina's room, but

"You said Hina is already okay, join me here. You don't need to drink" Akashi called me, and since I didn't want to just sit there, I got orange juice from the refrigerator.

~

"Then, you seemed stress, Akashi" I started the conversation and he sighed "You sure sigh a lot"

"Yeah, I need to do this sometimes to let my stress out."

I wanted to tell him, that he can talk to me... But, is it okay?

"Yeah, I understand. Let your stress out. I'll stay and join you, with this juice. I need to check Hina every now and then anyways."

Akashi smiled, but his smile immediately disappeared and he started talking "Today, one of our business partners just sold their stock share to our rival company. Well, I was able to find a way to counter them and it ended well. Then I needed to attend a boring party. Since it was boring, I found myself just drinking on the side."

"Somehow, otsukare. I apologize that I also worry you about Hina's situation. I was hesitating if I should message you or not"

"No, I am thankful that you message me. I read it late, but thanks to that, I was able to give a reason to leave that place. Plus, it's Hina. No matter what, knowing about that, of course I'll rush home. Besides, knowing that, it's been a while since I felt scared."

"Scared?" I curiously asked and I flinched when he looked at me

"I am sure you have heard already, or you have realized it"

"About?"

"Hina and I are not blood related" I lowered my gaze and slightly nodded "did someone tell you?"

"No, somehow putting all what other said, I felt like that's the case. But because it's a private matter, I didn't want to ask nor hear it from other people, it's a bad manner after all"

Akashi slightly chuckled then stare at his glass "I see. As what you think of, we aren't blood related. Mina wasn't my wife, and she wasn't even my girlfriend. She was just a senior I met in university. Only Midorima and I knew her personally, ah Sera as well since she followed Midorima all the time. But Kise and the others only knew her when she was already pregnant with Hina"

"But you liked her, right? Because if not, then you won't look after her daughter"

"Yeah, I did like her. But I didn't pursue her because I was focus on my study and also on our business. After she graduated, I didn't see her for a year. And when I saw her again, she was already pregnant. But I found out that she was sick that she had a chronic disease. The doctor said that there was no chance for her to live if she gave birth, no precisely, when she was pregnant it was already a dangerous stage for her. The doctor even told her to give up on Hina, but she didn't. So the remaining months that she was alive, it was very dangerous."

"So it means, Hina's birthday..."

"Ah, no, Mina was able to live five more days after. She was at least able to look after her own daughter"

"That's nice. But I see, Hina-chan too"

"Hmmm?"

"Nothing. Anyways, thanks for letting me know. It's really better to hear it from you" I chuckled then sipped on my juice

"Yeah. That's why I am stressed out as well. Because Hina isn't my blood related daughter, my father doesn't accept her as an Akashi. She is still using her mother's name, since I couldn't adopt her. If I don't marry one and have a son of my own, father will force Hina out of Akashi family"

"That..."

"Yeah, that's why it's very stressful. I don't even like the people father chose"

What the heck is that?! Force Hina out, so it means, she would be living in orphanage or what?!

"Then, if you don't marry any one of them, and she is forced out of the house, let me adopt Hina-chan"

"What do you mean?"

"It will hurt Hina-chan if that happens, but since I am close with her, she will be able to adjust easily. Plus, you can visit her that way" I seriously told him "That's why, if you are thinking of not marrying any one of them, and your father forcing Hina out, give her to me. I'll look after her as my own daughter!"

Akashi looked at me in surprised and I showed him how serious I am "I see, I understand. But I am thinking of another way"

"Well, I am worried of Hina-chan. So at least, think of that option as well" I gazed down and sighed 

"It's really amazing"

"About what?" I asked and curiously looked at him again, but taken aback when he was already looking at me, holding his glass of whiskey on his left hand, and his chin resting on his right hand

"How we met each other already before"

Met already?

"AH!" I shouted then nodded "Right?! To think that we met twice already! And it was you, right? The one who saved me from that hellish ride our 2nd year field trip. Takuto told, me then when I checked the picture I got, and it was really you!"

He chuckled and nodded "Yeah, and it seems like you also didn't remember. I just remembered it when your friend reminded me"

"Yeah, but to think that we saw again the year after in Hokkaido, how crazy it was?!"

"Eh?"

"Eh?" I looked at him and he seemed surprised "You didn't remember?"

"No, I knew we met twice, but in Hokkaido? Didn't you meet Mina before already?"

"I did?!" I asked back but I couldn't remember at all.

"Yeah, you saved her from two weird people in the mall. I was on my way back when I saw the situation. I was about to run and saved her, but then you came in and saved her instead. I was scared to death because she was in her dangerous stage, but you saved her."

"Pregnant woman... in the mall...? ..." Did something happen like that before? 

"I am sure that she is okay with it since you saved me and her?"

"But neesan you need to go home now, don't you have someone with you?"

"AHHHHH!" I again shouted "That was Mina-san?! And yeah, she said she would name her Hina. Ahre?! And the man she was waiting, and the one who called her was you?!"

"Yeah, that was me"

I couldn't help but laugh knowing about it.

"But then, can you remind me about what happened in Hokkaido?" Akashi asked and he seemed forgot about it

"Ah, it was just me and my family. We went there for a vacation. We met at the skating rink." I reminded him and he was still trying to remember "I actually forgot it too recently, but when I checked the pictures, you were there and I remembered well what happened, I felt embarrassed though."

It was then he laughed and nodded "I finally remember. You were the one, who couldn't skate at all, and bumped to me once."

"Yeah, I felt bad, because you also taught me how to skate that time. Even it was just thirty minutes, you taught me how. Thanks to that, I was able to skate now." I chuckled then played the glass of juice on my hand "But, I am thankful knowing that we met and you helped me before. At least now, I could repay your kindness" 

...

I somehow felt awkward with this situation.

"A-Anyways, you should stop drinking now." I told him since the bottle of whiskey is almost empty

"Have you thought of what I asked before?"

"... Not much yet because I don't know if you really are being serious." I honestly responded then stood up "I'll go and check Hina now. Make sure to stop drinking now."

However, when I stood up, he grabbed my arm and I was pulled in. It happened so fast that when I got into my senses, I couldn't process the situation at all. Akashi's lips on top of mine.

I moved back and I knew my face was so red to what just happened. And before I even say another word, I was again pulled in, and this time, it was intense. I could taste the whiskey from his tongue. I didn't drink alcohol, but this kind of kiss is making me dizzy and drunk! 

But before that!

I did my best to free myself and this guy, he is totally drunk

"Akashi, you are totally drunk"

"I am perfectly fine, and I am showing you how serious I am" When he said that, he pulled me in again for a long deep kiss.

But again, I freed myself and seeing Akashi, the alcohol is kicking in. And good thing, he felt dizzy, and he finally lost his conscious. 

I did my best to carry him back to his room. He was heavy, but, not much heavy because he was already in such situation. I lay him down, removed his shoes and socks, and just in case, just covered him with his blanket

Please, forget what happened just a while ago. 

But... Even though you were drunk, honestly, being kissed by someone like you, I think I'll get addicted from it.

~TBC~