|| Shou P.O.V. ||

"So do you want to head back?" I asked her, we were currently sitting on one of the benches infront of a random clothing store. We went inside and bought a few things. So here we are, sitting and taking a break. "Hmm. Yup, I think we're good!" She exclaimed. Happy as ever. I smile, she smiled wider.

So, we picked up our stuff. She took our heavy bag of books, while I held her bag of clothing she had purchased not to long before. We look around, making our way to the entrance we came in through, entrance 5. And I called the chauffeur. As we waited, the tention in the air thickened. I didn't like it... What happened to the perviously happy Sumi? Maybe it's peo but, even with that she never seemed to change this drastically! I made it my new mission to get to the bottom of this.

"You okay? Are the cramps to much?" I asked, trying to lighten the mood but honestly failing. " That's the least of my worries..." She said quietly... " Why? What-?" "Just! Please, don't ask anymore questions... It's already difficult enough always on alert!" She raised her voice. I jumped a little, that's odd of her to do that, really... She's usually calm and collected. Why the sudden change.

I stayed quiet, figuring it was my place at the moment. I wouldn't want to upset her anymore than she already is. So, I stayed quiet. I felt like, I was... Neglected? Why would that be? Why would I want... Her to notice me? That doesn't make any sense! Why would I...? Want her to notice me!? Ugh! I'm just repeating myself!!! Why am I like this??? And... Why do I feel warm blood rushing to my face?! And just like in a romance story, Sumi regained her cool and looked over to me. My face still flourished...

"I'm sorry for yelling... And, why are you blushing? Are you sick?" She asked concerned as she came closer and felt my forehead with the back of her hand. She became even more worried as she noticed that I became redder. Why? I don't know. "You're a little hot... When we get back, let's get you to bed and I can make... Wait, you're parents are there... Hmm.." she stopped acting all concerned and replaced the feeling with udder thought. Thoughts about my parents, I presume...?

We continue once again, standing there in silence. I stood there, my face slowly regaining it's original colour. I had small beads of sweat on my forehead aswell. While, she had held her head in deep thought. Looking down to the ground so I can't exactly see her face...

And, just like that a chauffeur arrived, I assure him that we can open the door to the stunning limo, and we take off. Sumi, was still in thought, but, I could slightly see her face. From what I could see, she looked grim and uncertain. Not good. I finally decide to talk and wave my hand infront of her face, and say "You okay? You've been like that for a while..." She immediately snapped out and said, " Did I make you worry? Sorry, I didn't mean to." She gave me a small smile and we begin to talk, we mostly talked about that one Halloween. She smiles when we bring it up. But, I know she wouldn't smile if we brought up the end of the night. We, smile safely remembering Tanaka's gentil soul. He passed away two years ago...

And then, we came to an orderly stop, we arrived. She opened the door since she was, well, beside it. And we got out with our bags. I waved the driver goodbye and he drove off, I assume that he was going to bring the limo back to my parents mansion. So, I didn't question it. The outside looked fine, but, my eyes drifted to the kitchen window... The inside looked horrible. It looked trashed. I became immediately concerned and ran to open the door. Sumi however... Didn't look surprised. Troubling, yes. But, I trust her, she's basically family! Sure, we're not blood but, still! She's a comrade in arms!

I hurriedly open the door, rushing to the kitchen. The cabinets where open, everything was grown to the ground. I tell around the house, "Mother! Father!" I tell, tears threatened to fall. I was worried. But, Sumi... She just entered calmly. A stern look gracing her face. She made her way over to the kitchen. And inspected it, while I just hyperventilated. Breathing abnormally and tears slowly rolled there way down my cheeks as I tried to calm myself and my quickly beating heart. My vision became slightly tunneled and my chest tightened. But thankfully, I calmed down with a lot of deep breaths. My breathing became stabilised and my vision became normal. But the tightening was still slightly there. Hurting like someone was squeezing both my lungs. I still felt incredibly weak. But, I managed to gather all my strength and looked to see what she was doing. She appeared to have a bright neon yellow sticky note. My legs felt worn out, so I decided to just gather myself on the chair.

She noticed this and made her way over. She apologized quietly and got me water with a cup that thankfully wasn't shattered in this situation. I drank it and the cool liquid relaxed me. The tightening was basically gone at this point. " What happened...?" She asked, " I-I... Thought the worse." I told her. Slightly embarrassed. She's always been looking out for me. Sorta like an older sister. She comforted me for a few minutes, before I asked, "What's... One the note....?". She seemed hesitant, why would she be? I gave my best upset face until she eventually gave in with a sigh. "I don't expect you to understand but okay...

Your time's running out,
Better hurry.

You can't escape your purpose,
Or who you are.

Agent A1-12,
Your hiding has come to an end.

You can't escape THEM,
You can't escape us.

It's not an if,
But a when."

What?! The first thing my mind jumps to is the old guy a few years back but they said us, them... Who are they? She looked over to me, a face saddened. "You don't understand? You shouldn't..." She said, slightly biting her bottom lip. I think to fit the pieces, but I can't. Is something coming to us? Her....?

I sigh, and I promise myself. No matter what... I'll do my best to protect you. Even if I can't do much... I promise to try! Even... If it means... Dying.

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