Chapter 3

Twilight POV

“You made it,” Sora said.

“I said I would, right?”

“May I hold her?”

“That’s honestly up to her.” I put her down. “I think hand-holding won’t be an issue, but again, it’s up to her.”

When we walked in, a familiar scent hit my nose. It must be that guy I bumped into the other day. Great, just when I thought I’d never see him again.

“Sora, do you have a guest or something?”

“Yeah. I’ll be right back though.”

She left with Natsumi. Weird. Just when I thought things couldn’t get worse, I could smell the scent getting closer. Why me? It’d be pretty pathetic to try and hide so that option’s off the table. It’s ok. Just ignore him, or at least try to.

“Sora, what’s taking so…”

You know those moments where you feel like screaming at the top of your lungs while pulling your hair out of its follicles? I’m having that moment. I also felt like an idiot because I should’ve known Sora would’ve brought her idiot brother too. Again, why me?

“Uh… hey?”

I wasn't going to stick around so I did what any normal, sane person would do in this situation. I headed straight for the door. Great, it’s locked.

“How have you been?” He asked.

“I wasn’t going to dignify that with an answer but since you oh so graciously asked, I’ll be fine once I get away from you. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to find another exit because your crackhead sister decided that it'd be a great idea to lock the door. Seriously, you two need to get your heads checked.”

Hansuke POV

“Sorry, I'm late. What did I miss?” 

“Nothing much. Twilight and my brother are inside right now.”

Of all the dumb things she could've done, she chose to do the dumbest one of them all.

“Are you kidding me? This is your plan, tricking them into meeting up?” I asked her.

“Hey, at least it worked. Just like in the movies.”

“Seriously? There are huge flaws in that plan. One, she hates his guts. Probably more than anything. And two, I'm pretty sure that she's about ready to murder him which might happen if...”

“About that, I might have locked them in there so they could talk things out.”

“What’s the matter with you?”

“I mean, she wasn’t going to talk to him willingly so naturally, I’d intervene.”

“I’m still trying to understand how you thought this whole thing was a great idea.”

Takumi POV

I tried to stop her but somehow, we both landed on the floor with me on top of her. We said nothing, only gazing into each other's eyes. I’m not sure whether I’m seeing things or not, but she had a longing look in her and I'm sure that mine were the same. Without realising it, my eyes travelled down to her lips and remained there, and I'm guessing hers were doing the same thing. I leaned down to plant a small kiss on them. The realisation of what I just did, hit me like a bucket of ice-cold water. As cliché as it sounds, I honestly have no idea what came over me.

“I'm sorry,” I whispered. “I shouldn't have kissed...”

I was expecting a slap or something worse but instead, she pulled me back in for another kiss. It didn't seem like she wanted to stop and honestly, I didn't think that I could. I licked her bottom lip, asking for her to part her lips. She gladly did so, I wasted no time in involving my tongue. I took my time exploring, leaving no place untouched. My hands decided to have minds of their own and moved under her shirt, but she didn't protest. If anything, she encouraged it by running her delicate fingers through my hair.

I moved down, my nose and lips brushing against her skin and from the way she reacted, I'm guessing I was sending shivers down her spine. The good kind, I mean. She pulled me closer to her.

Sora POV

“What made you think this was a good idea?” Hansuke continued lecturing me.

“Trust me, they're fine.”

Right after I said it, there was a sound of glass shattering. Oh no.

“Maybe not,” I said.

I left Natsumi with Hansuke and rushed in.

“Please don't kill my brother.”

I was expecting to see broken glass, blood, and a dead body on the floor but there wasn't. But there was something... err... someone...s on the floor. My brother and Twilight, making out. And they accidentally knocked down a vase while doing so.

“Oops, sorry. Didn't mean to disturb.” I quickly left.

Woohoo, looks like my plan actually worked. Take that Hansuke.

Takumi POV

Sora walking in on us snapped us out of it. I was about to say something, but she slapped me.

“Get off of me.” She demanded, clearly pissed so I did just that. Mostly because I had a feeling that she’d kick me where it’d hurt the most. When I got off, she got as far away from me as she could and then looked at me as if I were the plague or something. Ok, ouch.

Twilight POV

As humiliating as it was, I was glad that Sora came in when she did, or I'd have done something that I'd have regretted. What the hell was I thinking?

Why did I still feel those same sparks? I mean, he still has my mark, but he should be the one feeling them. Not me. Great, my list of problems just got longer. I'll just have to fight these unsolicited feelings.

Takumi POV

“I'm guessing that small talk isn't what you want, right?” She asked.

“No, just questions that I need answers to.”

“I thought as much. Ask so we can get this over and done with.”

“First question, will you give me another chance?”

“No. And I don't believe in giving people second chances if they don’t deserve it because one, if you were serious, you wouldn't have fucked up the first time and two, if it didn't work out the first time, it won't the second. Besides, you made your decision years ago so stick to it.”

“Ok. Next question, are you still mad at me?”

“Yes.”

“Do you feel something for me?”

“Besides the obvious anger and disgust, no.”

“Will you ever?”

“Never. Even liking you is off the table.”

“Then why did you kiss me after I kissed you?”

“It was obviously a mistake.”

“The look in your eyes and your response to my actions said otherwise. You and I both know that we would've gone a whole lot further if Sora didn't interrupt.”

“As I’ve said before, it was a mistake. If we did go further, it would have been out of lust, not love. Don't get those two mixed up. And don't get ahead of yourself because I would've gone further if it was anyone else but you.”

“Fine. Better question, were you pregnant three years ago?”