Cross Road (2) (Edit)

Light Academy - Hall - A few hours later.

After meeting with Ruka-chan and chatting a bit, Lila headed back to the school. For the last few hours rather than attend class; however, she spent it with Karashima Haruka. The grand hall was rather spacious, not as large as the one from her previous school. But spacious enough, Lila was currently on the second floor. What started as a regular 'kiss' slowly became heated up. Since it was the frequent contact when drinking another person's blood, minus the blood sucking part, Lila merely let him be. But as she thought before, it was useless. This person intends to go all the way with her.

Lila exclaimed stop, as she covered her red stained face with her hands. She should have known he wouldn't stop until he got what he wanted. But Lila believed that recently, Haruka started to respect her feelings more. In the first place, they shouldn't do this. She may not be accepting his advances, but she can't say she is rejecting them either.

Lila puzzled by her's and Kiryu's present relationship with each other. Are they still dating? He never really answered her.

However, he did confess to her again in the most romantic way possible. Lila hasn't forgotten it, even for a single second.

"...huh?"

"Em..."

"Still shy?"Haruka asked.

It's got nothing to do with being shy or not. Lately, hasn't he been too bold? If it was the past then, she could have easily evaded it. But lately, he demands more from her. This is bad; she won't be able; to stop him forever. Lila shook her head, she ought to remind him of his limits, "Well..um..but were in school Haruka." Lila said.

Haruka looked at her with an indifferent expression as he questioned her, "Is that such a big deal?"

Lila blinked in confusion at his response, and Haruka continued, "The setting."

"Well.."

"I just want to touch you. You don't want that?"

Haruka said.

Lila noticed the change in his tone immediately. Oh, he seems upset, Lila shifted closer.

"If we're not touching, getting close is bad."

"Haruka...it's okay.."

It came out as a whisper, but Haruka heard and pushed her down. Her fingers raked through his back, as his lips fell on hers. It's not like she's against it per se...

For hanyou's who crave warmth all the time, being close to another person like this is not unusual. Yes, that's all this is.

......

After a few minutes Haruka finally stopped, Lila is glad he did. Her whole body was burning up so badly due to the intensity of those kisses. They aren't having sex yet, but just touching like this already defines their relationship as different… Co--come to think of it, she and Kiryu were like this at the beginning too. No, that was different. This is different. Her and Haruka, what sort of relationship do they have? Exactly what makes it different?

"I'm so taken with you; I have a problem."

"Ah, I'm you mean you like me a lot?" Lila asked.

Haruka nodded, "That's probably it."

She's a bit... embarrassed...

It's slightly indirect, but the meaning is there.

Haruka without warning started to kiss her heavily, kiss her lips, shoulder blades, "Haruka, your phone.."

"Ignore it."

"Okay…"

Still, is it okay for her to miss class so much? If she falls too behind, even she will be in trouble.

"Um..say...Haruka.."

"What?"

She… wanted to ask...

That look he had in his eyes earlier when he did that to her... And even now he is, looking at her with such piercing and passionate eyes. It's really embarrassing. He doesn't look at the others like that. All the other girls he is with, he doesn't at them like that.

"N--nothing... Um...what ..do you want to eat for dinner later?" Lila stammered.

"Ari-chan.."

Her cheeks reddened, Lila looked away, "Be serious."

"I am though, Ari-chan."

. . . . She really is speechless.

"Were eating dinner too," she mumbled.

"Hah. Got it. Then make me some omelettes."

"Okay--okay." Lila agreed.

Haruka really... is different from Kiryu. Lila wanted to protect him, she wanted; sheet; she; shet'; shey to follow those feelings right? Lila extended her hand out to play with his hair, "Haruka, um can I see you during lunch?"

"Sorry, I have an appointment."

"..Oh right."

Even though it feels like they've gotten closer.

He must have seen her expression, since he quickly added, "It's short."

"Okay...."

Haruka didn't think he assured her, since he added, "You, your the only one I'll see for so long...so.."

"Ah-huh. I get it."

Contrary to her vague response, Lila does gets it; by now his feelings…she understood it. Haruka's feelings for her are genuine. She's gotten used to him now but Lila still stumbled on her next words, "H--Haruka, aren't you getting cold."

"Hm? No, you are keeping me warm."

He's saying such misleading sounding things. Still, Lila moved away slightly and rummaged through her bag. She returned with the blanket and Haruka took it from her.

"So, your cold?" he asked, as he proceeded to wrap it around her.

Lila shook her head, "No, um, I'm worried about you."

Haruka nodded but shook his head, he seemed to debate about something, before Lila felt half the blanket wrapped around herself and the other half with him, "Were both recovering from a cold. Let's just share it."

"Alright.."

.....

"Do you want to kiss some more?!"

"Um.."

"You keep looking."

"I want to.."

"Yeah. I thought so.."

When Haruka's lips meet hers, Lila is more willing this time. It's only a kiss. It's okay, isn't it? She doesn't really understand.

It feels so comfortable… She just wants this warmth to linger a bit more. "Use your tongue more."

"I--I'm not already?"

"Yeah, let me enter a bit further."

Lila questions whether or not she is doing this correctly? She doesn't know. A flash of silver appeared in her head and sh, pau, ed. Kiryu, ill Kiryu get angry at her? At that thought, she recalled his words to her about limiting contact. It can't be helped. But, she's lonely. So very lonely and afraid.

"Lila..."

Ah….

"Lila.."

Haruka repeated softly.

Lila wonders if he noticed it, the tears that she held back from falling.

......

"Ari-chan are you …"

"Takahiro-kun...."

Oh!!

Haruka pulled away from her and stood up...

"Haruka?" Lila said, puzzled.

"Go to the infirmary and rest."

"Haruka, I want to stay with you longer."

"I won't be able to hold myself back. So, leave," he replied coldly.

….

He's an idiot.

If you like her, why do you act like this?

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Light Academy, Main Building.

Ruka muttered to herself as she walked down the hallway in the second floor of the main building. When the festival is just around the corner, what is that guy doing slacking off for? Where's Takah-her sentence falls short upon catching a glimpse of her childhood friend. Takahiro stood in the middle of the cooridoor, before Ruk could angrily call out. She noticed that Takahiro wasn't alone. Ruka hides behind the wall.

"Uhh…"

Arin was resting her head on Takahiro's chest, causing him to get all flustered, "Sorry, can you take me to the infirmary Takahiro-kun?" Arin said weakly. It was clear that the girl was anything but well.

"Y--yeah."

Takahiro stammered.

Wh--what is he doing getting embarrassed for? It's obvious she is sick. There's no way a girl would pay him this much attention... Realising how terrible that sounded, Ruka shook her head. More importantly, why is she hiding like this?

...............

45 minutes later.

After Ruka accompanied the two for a while, Ruka realised the reason the girl was sick. She quickly hurried out without saying anything. How did Karashima Haruka get another girl under his finger? Normally, there's no need to question. But it's clear that there's something different about her.

Ruka shook her head, there's no; there'sing about it too deeply. If she gets caught up in such matters, she will end up like Yumeko. Yumeko always acts as though there's nothing wrong. Occasionally, Ruka would catch her with a downcast expression. No, it's not just simple sulking. That dark gaze, hidden sadness. Something she won't understand...

Even though, she considers Yumeko, her best friend. She's always felt a barrier between the two of them. She's always felt that there was something the girl held back from telling her.

It's not just Yumeko either. Even Takahiro. Ever since they were younger, there was a barrier. A different one than the one between her and Yumeko, and yet equally uncomfortable. Ruka often asks herself, why are people's hearts so weak.

Maybe it was because she was getting so worked up, but Ruka managed to bold stride across the bridge to the third year buildings with no hesitation. She felt many eyes on her but Ruka simply ignored them. Though she's never gone here before. She knew where to go, despite the complex structure of the school.

She's heard many rumours after all. And saw the photos all over the build boards at the front to remember. Ruka wanted to distract her thoughts. The truth is, Ruka disliked getting this much attention. It's different from when she's playing in matches or when she's standing on stage. There's almost something deadly about it.

After walking for 15 minutes, eventually, Ruka arrived at the room.

'Senpai always takes up room 5570...'

Her gaze landed on the steel plate. 5570.

Alright, here it goes. She should prepare herself for what she's about to see...

But even then...when Ruka enters, she meets with something unexpected.

"Mmm... Ah...You're the best, Haruka-sama... I want more...

Apart from the man's rough panting and the woman's indulgent moans, their conversation was unbearable to listen to as well. Ruka identifies the woman as one of the senior 3rd-year council members....."Ah... Faster... Faster... Don't stop... Haruka-sama, you're amazing..."

The remaining context of their conversation Ruka didn't listen too since she ducked behind a bookshelf.

.. .Uh...

.. .even though she was prepared, this is a bit..No Ruka, don't back down now. You have a mission to accomplish. Her thoughts break off when she finds Karashima's gaze on her.

"Your..." Karashima said in a daze, his gaze filled with lust.

"Arin, condition looks bad. You should probably go to her." Ruka quickly blurted it out before she lost her nerve.

Or rather she wanted to quickly escape this sexual atmosphere. Even if she is in high school now, Ruka has yet to even experience her first kiss. So this atmosphere was..

"Bad?" Haruka said, absentmindedly.

"Yes."

"Hmmm.."

Hmmm? What's with that sort of response? Ah, Arin why on earth were you calling for this guy, still.. "She asked for you."

Ruka added.

"We just parted, she knows I'm busy."

Ruka did not stare at him right away. Busy?

Ruka struggled to get any words out seeing that the two were still continuing. Rather Karashima-senpai seemed to initiate it even more.

Ruka immediately took out her phone out from her jumper pocket and showed Karashima a picture.

The photograph was one of a pale looking Ari on the way to the infirmary.

After Ruka showed him the picture, she watched as he harshly yanked and pushed the girl away, as he hurriedly fixed his clothing, and yelled at her, "Say so sooner idiot."

Ruka was startled with his sudden anger, the girl whom he was with too seemed surprised.