Accost Splendora C-3_29 Book by Ryan T.S

Chapter 3

Page 29- _Night sky_

Ayami... _Since we live in the modern age of digital clocks, it's profoundly common knowledge that many find it troubling to use the clockface. Hence it's safe to assume everyone here doesn't know or want to read that old clock antique._

Though embarrassing as it was, they all nodded while looking away from her _for-sure_ look. An awkward but amusingly peaceful silence lingered for a minute. Withheld by pity, Takahiro looked at the three of them and patted Keisuke's left shoulder. Everyone assumed he was being sympathetic, but suddenly the atmosphere took a turn. He smiled..., and next followed huge mocking laughter. When he noticed the death aura and ghostly faces of everyone else, his ready to blow laugh was gulped back in. Instead of tension rising, everyone just started laughing. No one knew the reason, but they all seemed to enjoy the moment.

Coming to a halt, Rin thought of checking the time on her phone. "Whaaaat!?," she screamed as low and respectful of nighttime as her voice could be. That's when it hit..., with her eyes stuck-still to the screen, she came to understand why Takahiro said, "No one would want you dilly-dallying in the passages around this hour".

Rintarõ... _I'm so sorry for the shouting but you definitely need to see the time_

No sooner after seeing 11:56pm, did Ayami quickly run out of the room yelling," No, no, no, i'm this late!!? Rin felt slightly sleepy and thought of going to bed.

Takahiro... _I told you so!..., At any rate, Keisuke will sleep down on the futon, while i ease on the bed._

Keisuke... _What do you mean by Keisuke on the futon?_

Keisuke's pissed off face was starting to show. "Is this the start of a new quarrel yet again?, if so God please help me!", whispered Rin to herself. As if her cry was heard, a rustle came from the tree leaves outside and both Hiro and Kei found themselves hiding in the same blankets, on the same King-sized bed. "What a pair of wimpy princes hmph!, oh well, at least they're good looking," thought Rin.

Rintarõ... _Goodnight!..., should i switch off the lights?_ *smiles*

Hiro & Kei... _Noooo!, and goodnight!._

Rin knew their answer already, but the thought of their funny reaction made her tease them. While on the way to her new room, she met Ayami.

Rintarõ... _Ah! Lady Inata , i was on my way to sleep._

Ayami... _Don't worry about honorifics, just call me Ayami. Anyway sorry to disturb you, but i had prepared this food for you._

Her eyes pointed at the silver shining tray in her arms, packing a pair of covered white-golden edged italian provenance porcelain.

Rintarõ... _I was surprised when you suddenly ran out of the room like that. Is preparing this by any chance what you were doing?._

Ayami... _Yes... forgive my rudeness back then. *bows* Prince Keisuke told me to give you food because you didn't get a chance to eat at the hospital._

Rintarõ... _Ohh.., thank you and sorry for the trouble._

Ayami.... _Oh not at all, it's an honor to serve a guest and friend of the princes. I have something to talk to you about so i'll carry the food to your room._

Rintarõ... _Ok sure, fine by me._

Finally they reached upstairs to her room, took a few minutes while Ayami talked, and said their goodnights. On her way out," don't forget about tomorrow!" exclaimed Inata as she turned back and smiled. Rin waved likewise while nodding.

She pushed the door a little and slammed herself on the bed.

Rintarõ... _Ahh l'm tired!. First day seemed like a whole week. I've already met many people including some imperial family members. And considering the twins' hostility, i'm pretty sure they hate me. Well.., it's not like i expected anything different. I just wish we could get along somehow, ....but for now my priority is getting enough rest to recover._

Meanwhile Rintaro lay on her bed, a stalker lurked from an open corner of the door.

Shadowy-figure... _I hope she doesn't decide to leave early. Considering she's already met those two and their arrogant behaviour, she might irrationally decide to go. Arghh..!, i'm so worried i might just blow a fuse._

Aside from the young fellow worried, another approached.

Shadowy-figure... _Takahiro!! what are YOU doing here!?_ *Whispers*

Takahiro... _I should be the one asking you that Keisuke..! What are you doing at Rintaro's door mr stalker? Shouldn't you be in bed!?_

Keisuke... _This isn't helping so let's just drop the stupid topic. Though to be frank, i didn't come to eavesdrop on her, kay. I wanted to talk to her about something, but that's when i heard her talking to herself._

Takahiro.... _M-mm-e too.... So what was she talking about?_

Keisuke.... _(And yet they once called me mr stalker ~) She was worried about being on bad terms with Kagami and Takami. I don't know how we can get them to be friends._

Takahiro... _Don't worry about that. I've already put my plan into motion. For now we need to sleep and make sure we are in good shape to take good care of her. Moving on, why didn't you tell Kagami and Takami the truth? They probably hate you since they don't know anything about why you left._

For an instant there, Hiro's kind demeanor showed how worried he was, while at the same time dragging Kei back to their room.

Keisuke... _Nevermind that, can't you at least tell me this plan of yours....? And stop dragging me, i have sensitive skin you know..._

Takahiro... _No, l'm not telling you anything!. It's a secret, my very own good plan. And, having sensitive skin makes it even more fun to drag you around, HAHAHA!._ *whispers*

The two went back to their room, and as the night grew boldly nearer, so did the truth.

To be continued........