Eternal Melody

SUMIRE

With every bruise and bite mark that appeared on her skin. Hino kept trying, and even said he would tell Yuhi. But, each time she stopped him. Now that she is thinking about it, why did she even do that?

Had Hino supervised all their sessions, it would never have gotten this far.

"It's not your fault. Yuhi you didn't- I was being stupid and-"

Yuhi shakes his head. "It's not your fault for having faith in someone, Sumire. Rather, that's a trait about you that I like a lot. No matter how ugly and cruel this world has been to you, you don't lose faith and hope in those who hurt you. You give them second, no more chances than they deserve." He trailed off. "To me Nagawa Sano was a lost cause from the beginning, but you never gave up. Insisting that the man you fell for her was still in there, and perhaps he was. Perhaps he was before Lucifer broke him further."

Sumire cringed. Indeed, it was after those experiments where Sano started to behave differently. She noticed there were times where he would be unusually harsh.

"I wish you told me. But I understand why you wouldn't. I understand my love, so please, don't cry anymore."

"I really am sorry." Sumire apologized.

"Don't apologize my love. I really, don't blame you for any of this. But, from now on. I want to take some measures to ensure your safety." Yuhi paused.

He suddenly had a complicated look on her face and she looked up at him. What is he thinking? What measures could he possibly think will keep her safe? Maybe he will ask Hino?

"Mashima." Yuhi suddenly said.

Sumire looked at him puzzled.

"I'll trust him with you, as long as he keeps Nagawa away."

Oh.

Oh.

"Can you tell him that Sumire?"

Sumire nodded and Yuhi gently kissed her forehead. "I wish we had more time."

"Ah. Do you have to-do"

"Unfortunately, but I can spare a few more minutes."

The next few minutes were amazing. He simply held her, caressed her back and gave her a few gentle kisses on her eyelids, nose, lips. With each kiss however, she felt her desires grow. Why is he only kissing her? Earlier he was clearly trying to do more. Is it because she broke down in tears and destroyed the atmosphere?

She continued watching, but eventually something inside her snapped. She found herself no longer in his arms but on top of him.

"My love I thought you didn't want me to touch you." Yuhi said with a low chuckle.

"That's because I felt guilty about not stopping Sano and letting him touch me. I felt filthy and disgusted with myself." Sumire admitted. "I didn't want you to touch me, when I am covered in the touches of another man."

"But now?"

"Now I know that you really will trust me regardless of what crazy things I do. Moreover, I have a simple solution to get rid of the filth. I want you Yuhi." 𝒷𝓮𝒹𝓃ℴ𝓿𝓮𝓁.𝓬𝓸𝓂

"You'll always have me."

"I want you now." Sumire demanded.

Yuhi chuckled softly and cupped her cheeks. "Alright my love. You can have me now."

Hmmm where should she start? He looks delicious.

Despite knowing what crazy thoughts she was having. Sumire found Yuhi looking at her with a gentle look in his eyes.

Whenever Yuhi looks at her with a tender gaze , she wonders what she did to deserve someone so perfect. Someone so good to her.

'I am a villain, and always will be.' But, Yuhi-san makes her feel like she can be so much more than the label others have placed on her.

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When she opened her eyes, she found herself back in Bar akagumi and Atushi walking over.

"Do you want pancakes? Jae just made some."

Sumire nodded. "That sounds good."

Atushi slides a plate of pancakes and sauce in front of her and walks to the other side of the counter as she began to ate.

"So you and Yuhi know how to use the dreamspace now.

"Ah. I suppose."

"You smell like him, all over."

Sumire's face reddens and Atushi laughs. "It's not unheard of for couples to take advantage of it to do things. But, I do wonder how it feels? You're basically in a dream space, your actual body is still in the real world."

"Hmm, it's true that it's my soul going into the space. But, it's still part of me."

"I see, but don't do it too often okay? It takes up a lot of energy, and your current condition hasn't been too good recently."

Sumire immediately understood what he was getting at. Her condition hasn't been good, because Sano is taking too much blood from her.

"Me and Yuhi spoke about San."

Atushi paused and mumbled an apology. "I know you don't like me interfering too much in your personal life. But, I had to-"

Sumire shakes her head. "I understand that you did it, because you were worried about me Atushi. Honestly, you have every right to be concerned. I don't understand what I am doing with San."

"Do you want my honest opinion on that?"

Sumire sighed hearing his tone. "I think I can guess already."

Atushi chuckled. "It's not another lecture. Honestly Sumire, it's not like you're doing anything bad with Nagawa. You want to help him right? Not just because of the guilt you feel because of what he went through to help you, but because you're a genuinely kind person who can't leave others who have been hurt alone."

Sumire felt her cheeks tint red at those words and laughed awkwardly. "Wow, this is coming from the guy who used to tease me about being a cold hearted witch."

Atushi cringed. "Those were my bad years, don't bring it up anymore."

Sumire laughed. "I actually used to find that behaviour of yours cute. It didn't bother me, since contrary to your words. You were always kind to me."

Whenever her classmates shunned her, Atushi would casually take a seat beside her. Or even stand close to her so she wouldn't be alone. When she forgot her text books, he would slid his desk next to hers and share his. Whenever someone bad mouthed her. Atushi would get angry and scold them.

He didn't have to do any of that, since she treated him coldly. When she recognized these actions, she made her mind up to accept the friendship he offered her. Even though she continued to put others at arms length, she decided to give Atushi a chance.

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