We Will Meet Again

Setsura got downstairs, but she knew he was coming for her. She has to; she has to find a way to escape. It was easy for her to unlock the door since he left the keys carelessly at the table. But with this appearance, Setsura knew she couldn't get very far.

Her phone...

She clenched her fist, right he threw it. Setsura currently hid behind a pillar near his house. It won't be long before he finds her. What does she do? It was winter, so she felt the cold breeze brush against her skin. It's so cold.

"Setsura! Damn it, when I find you, you're so dead."

'He's more violent than she thought.' Isn't he supposed to be a nice guy? Why is he acting like a maniac for?

Her thoughts broke off when somebody yanked her arm. Ah--! Oh no, she knew this would be dangerous. But, it would be worse if she stayed inside the house.

"Ssh, Setsura."

Oh... Setsura immediately turned around and saw a friendly face. "Thank goodness," she mumbled and slumped her head in his chest. Setsura felt very tired. All the adrenaline and fear disappeared at that moment. "You found me."

"Always, I was worried. I heard a bit before the phone died. I was nearby too."

Nearby? Setsura raised her eyebrows, "You knew where I was, didn't you?"

"Just call it fate; let's leave it like that."

What nonsense is he on about now. She felt him wrap his coat around her; a murderous aura appeared him. Setsura shook her head, "It's okay."

"How is it okay. Damn bastard, I didn't trust him with you for him to force you."

"I'm tired... Can we go home?"

.....

Manor

He's a shameless guy who misinterpreted her words. When she said home, he actually brought her to his place. But, 'That's exactly what she was thinking.'

"Do those clothes fit? You haven't stayed over in a while, so.."

"They fit," Setsura nodded. "Thank you again."

"Stay here for a few days; don't go to that bastard again. You'll break up with him, right?"

"Yes, I will."

After he pulled a stunt like that, why would she remain with him? She isn't an idiot. "Could you break up with him for me?"

Setsura didn't want to meet him again at all.

"Alright," he agreed. "Just stay here and calm down for a few days. Sorry," he brushed his hands across her cheeks. "They always do this whenever they know of me."

"You don't have to change your acting for those sc.u.m. It's their fault for not trusting me."

"But maybe they are onto something," he gently kissed her forehead. "I confessed to you."

"Quit joking.."

"Yes, yes, I know. I'll retrieve your phone and belongings. Stay here, nothings changed. So if you need anything, you know where things are."

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Present

That incident left a severe scar in her mind. Somebody kind and gentle, how did things end up that way?

"Setsura," Akito mumbled. "It pains me to see you like this. Tell me what's wrong, I'll listen. You don't have to hold anything back with me. You know how much I love you, right?"

What makes him think that confessing now would do any good? This is so unfair of him. He's so sly and unfair. But why is it now these arms make her feel so safe and warm? Why does this person have this type of effect on her?

"When…when I was talking to you about leaving… I finally recalled it. The reason I came here -by some twisted fate. It was to meet with you. I was honest about those things I said to you. About wanting to discover new places. About needing space. But when I thought about how you nor the others would be there anymore…'

The tears rolled down from her eyes. "I feel so lonely, I, really.." She misses him; she misses him so much. Setsura didn't realize that her decision not to

"I know you miss me. Sssh, I know everything. I know why you left me too. Are you stupid? I'm not new to danger. Yes, my life has changed a lot now, and I'm slowly becoming a normal police officer again. But those changes were only possible because of you."

"Akito…"

"Alright, we can talk about this another time," he squeezed her hands. "Just take deep breathes and calm down, okay?"

"Akito, you're really here?"

Why did he come here for her? Is she dreaming? How many times has she dreamed about him since they broke up? Setsura really regretted the events that day. What was she thinking? Even if it's risky for him, she ought to have done something about it. Why didn't she stay with him? It's already too late to take things back…

"Did you come with her?" Setsura was afraid to ask about that servant girl. Won't that girl take advantage of their break up the most? They can't conceal it, with all the rumors occurring.

"I came to give her away. Somebody else wanted her."

Eh?

Akito placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I won't do anything that upsets you anymore. I should have done this from the start. I didn't think she confronted you and visited you that day."

That's right before she got attacked. That woman came to her, and they had quite the fight. So Akito heard about that? It's a bit surprising since they were the only ones there. Unless that foolish girl actually confessed to it herself?

"Setsura, I really have missed you a lot. If you keep this up and cling to me tightly, I don't think I will be able to leave you."

"Akito," she whispered. "Even though things are this way now, why do you remain by my side?"

"Because I love you."

..

The early rays of sunlight; drifted into the corridor.

Her gaze darted towards the man fast asleep beside her as she reached over and brushed a strand of his hair away from his face. What an idiot, what are you doing protecting her instead of yourself?

She suddenly hears a beeping sound and paused. It seems like that tracer is working. After that talk with Yang, she decided to go through her belongings again. As a police officer, she carried many small devices on her. Sure enough, among her belongings, she found that tracer. So she decided to use it on someone.

It seems like that person in an area where there are only low lives and thugs. She supposed that's where Touma is too. However, to say that it's his hideout is still too soon; it's most likely a spare living rest stop used less frequently.

Setsura exhales deeply, honestly, she didn't want to put the tracer on her since that woman isn't a bad person at all. However, if it's choosing between righteousness and virtue over staining her hands, she would choose the latter. Because for Akito, they will do anything, even now that hasn't changed. Akito doesn't intend to die anymore, which she's grateful for. But Setsura wonders how the girl plans on going about it. After all, he's such a kind person and...

Setsura shook her head; there's no need for her to worry. Because that person is no longer alone. Still, her gaze landed on her surroundings. It really was morning, who would have thought that they ended up sitting here all night? Yang and Chauncey Long, is there conversation finished now? Or are they still talking? Should she go and check on them?