The penthouse

Getting your emotions in check was a thing you had been taught since childhood. This came as an essential part of being from this wretched family and many other things but you couldn't control it at least not right now but you will have to. You had already told you would be visiting the boys today and you had to go they were part of the investigation they might hold a clue.

"Poker face .Asuna.Poker face " you said slapping yourself in the mirror." Nopee I need to smile and make it believable. Smile "You stretched your lips into a smile that looked unnatural and hinged. Sighing you knew when needed you could make it believable.

Reaching the school you veered to the left towards a tall metal black building. The male dorms mirrored the female dorm with only the exception of the colour of the dorm being white and the missing penthouse. That made the female dorm a 10-floor building while the male dorm was a twelve-floor building.

Windows lined every side allowing students to have you off the campus while in their rooms. On the centre of the building entrance stood a statue of a white wolf adorned with rose and ivy. The wolf is the school's mascot.

You made your way towards the entrance and stooped as you gripped the glass door handle. Glancing around to see if anyone was visible opposite genders weren't allowed after 7 and they definitely were not allowed to go further than the lobby.

Glancing around one more time you pushed the door open and stepped inside. The air condition hit you and sent your air flying back. It made you put your smile back in place as it should the tension, worry and fear all went back deep into your body as you calmed down.

The lobby was lavishly decorated and you found no one standing around. The receptionist was missing you assumed he might have gone for a washroom break. Good for you it only makes your work easier.

The lobby had two black rectangular couches at the centre of the room with a white circular rug.

A wood coffee table stood between the couches a marble black vase sat in the middle holding lilies.

This is pretty nice. You thought as you made your way towards the elevators in the centre of the lobby. You quickly pressed the 11th-floor button. As you ascended you prayed that no one would hinder your silent ride up the floor as the elevator dinged and closed the door you thanked god for making at least one thing right today.

Your eyes widened as the elevator door opened on the 11th floor this house was right out of a novel it did not look like a dorm. Of course, it doesn't children of the biggest corporates live there but then again this was excessive beyond necessary.

The colour of the walls was crisp white. The back wall is made up of black marble giving the room a stunning feel. The elevator opened in the living room which was decorated while keeping the perfect mixture of Japanese and modern design in mind.

No door. No security. How unsafe

A fronssy l-shaped white sofa sat in the middle of the elaborate space, facing the television which was on the same wall as the elevator was in. There was a mahogany coffee table that had scattered notes and a mug of coffee on it.

There was a half wall behind the couch that had many photos of the boys. Some of childhood some we're quite recent. There was a hallway to the right you could see a closed door at the end of it.

The floor plan was open you could see the kitchen with an attached dining area. It was built on a higher floor than the living room making the area uneven. A few steps led to the kitchen which was sparking clean.

The place was rather clean other than the messy coffee table. You could see a slightly hidden staircase to the left which would lead to the first floor of the penthouse.

You stepped out of the elevator and peered around. There was no one in sight. Hesitantly you took steps forward. You were here to meet Subaru and Hikaru but you could accidentally meet with Yukio and knowing him he would create a fuss about your presence in his dorm.

Still, you had a legitimate reason so you could just shut him out. Arguing was easy but what you didn't want was a physical altercation from what you know and see of the male you will lose if he really wanted to but then again you wouldn't go down easily at all.

You moved into the living room and hovered near the couch hoping Takumi or kazuto would just materialize out of the air and tell you where to go. But they didn't.

"Why are you here.? Did someone ask for you hmm.?" someone whispered in a gruff voice. You turned your head to look up at them.

The dark brown eyes sparkled with intent.

"Yukio let me go," you said as your tried to get your hand out of his grip.

" a stranger on my turf walking around freely hmm good luck with getting out yourself kitten," he said as he tightened the grip around your hand.

You decided not to act on your urge and calmly reply to him. " Subaru called me here I have to meet with him and Hikaru. Now let go off me now "

"how can I be sure you could be lying " he replied looking at you sternly. His rough grip tightened more at this point you could feel your hand getting numb.

" what is your problem ha.? Why are you so suspicious of me. If anything..... " you tugged the collars of his velvet haori straddling him and freeing your hand in the process.

" what are you doing," he asked his face heating up with embarrassment. " get off me, "the chocolate-haired male said in a threatening tone.

" you tell me. Why.?"

" because that's how it always goes. You are just another number in their list of victims. Another target to destroy another girl to end. Any girl entangling with our group doesn't have a good ending " he spat out.

" haha then you are worried right. About me " you said in a teasing tone " the reason you push me out and threaten me is that you don't want me to end up like them righttt."

You put your hand onto his broad chest as if to emphasize your point. Noticing his cheeks reddening, a small smile made your face this guy was cute in his way.

He had exchanged his uniform for a purple velvet haori which was elegantly woven and was flowy showin' how we'll make it was. On his right side, he had katana with a golden guard who had a dragon embedded in Japanese.

He flipped me over in a few seconds making the hue on his face lighter. Hovering over you his warm breath caressed your cheeks

"What. ? You two transitioning into one of the fan girls" he said in a curt tone.

" no, I just didn't realize you were this much of a traditionalist and knew sword fighting. That is of you know.." you said as you averted your gaze from his broad chest you could for one understand why the girls were swooned by him.

"I have been training since I was six," he said as he stood up and grinned. He fondly caressed the handle of his katana.

" my dad taught me "

"what a coincidence so did mine " You decided to remove the fact that you had to choose skills to specialize in when you were five so it wasn't any father-daughter bonding time just a training session. But from what you could tell he enjoyed learning with his dad but you did not.

" ha then I should challenge you to fight sometime," he asked proudly confident of his skills.

" then let's do it today as soon as I am done. Nine o'clock it is. " you said joyously. " but first I need to find Subaru ."

"just go up the stairs to the left" the dark brown-haired male lazily pointed and got out his katana to polish.

" thanks" You moved towards the spiral staircase which was earlier slightly hidden from your view. Reaching the first floor you saw several rooms with close doors. There was an turn at end of the hallway to your right you decided to open the first door you saw .

You entered into a bathroom. The glass wall was foggy and you could tell someone just got out of the shower as you turned back around to get out of the area but the door closed behind you.

You backed away from the figure in the fog waiting for it to clear out so you could see the person more clearly

Upon clearance of fog, your entire face turned beet red. Red eyes filled with anger and curiosity met with your black ones. You shrank against the shower glass.

" towel..man.....cover " you tried to desperately grasp for words for the boy in front of you. Averting your gaze down you pointed the towel lying on the marble floor.

Akira smiled and slightly took a step forward.

"PUT YOUR TOWEL ON" you shrieked as you focused on the wall in shyness and some annoyance. But you refused to look at him till you knew he was decent.

" why. You should be happy for the view. Not many get to see this " he said in haughty voice again moving towards you.

" akira I will..." you paused thinking what you would do anything physical will only make you in contact with the male.

" you will what.? " he pressed on. His smirk widening slightly as he moved further towards you trapping you between the glass wall and his hands.

" you came here on purpose didn't you"

" no why would I "

" so you could thank me for my jacket " he murmured as he leaned towards you. Taking his hand towards your collar slowly sliding it down.

" your eyes..." you noticed his eyes. They were different. He had red eyes but right now one of them was black and other was red.

Akira's eyes widened realising his eyes were exposed he covered the black colour eyes with his hands and glared back at you waiting for the crude response you will soon give out

" wait you have heterochromia iridium. How awesome they look beautiful. " you said excitedly, forgetting about the close proximity between you two.

" b-beautiful..." he asked his voice losing it's valour from earlier. " you think they are beautiful"

" duh didn't I just say so? My twin brother had it yellow and black "

"Had.?" the male questioned. "I had a twin too. "

"Story for another time I guess and I would love to know it but right know I am on time roll " you said looking down at grey boxers akira was wearing. He had fooled you into thinking he was not wearing anything.

"you just realized how cute " he said patting your head.

"dove! " a voice called out through the glass door.

Hikaru stood in shower. His golden locks completely drenched in water. He had been in there the whole time while you and akira had that weird moment.

" sjnnsbjwjen were you two bathing together " you screeched

" no "

" yes"

The akira and Hikaru shared an elaborate look before akira huffed in annoyance and agreed with Hikaru to which the male gave his signature smile and held out his hand.

"wanna join us " he asked teasingly

" NO " you pushed out akira and ran out of the bathing area. You could hear the blonde males laughter echoing as you left the area.

" your shampoo" akira handed his friend a bottle of shampoo.

" isn't dove adorable. So do we fight now " he asked

" what "

" you know what "

" when have I ever lost " akira said smirking

" you lose to Subaru in chess everytime " the male teased " and to Yukio in spars "

" SHUT UP "

" will you now agree you like her "

Akira looked over at his friend he was flashing his private part to him. Not that he cared they both have taken bath plenty of time since childhood. But getting caught by asuna it made him feel like he should have denied the fact he doesn't even bath with Hikaru now after reaching teen.

A sigh escaped his lips and in frustration he began to grasp his hair.

" do I like that woman " he asked to himself

" you do. So do I, so do others " the blond replied. The mischievous aura around him disappeared. " what will we do "

" SHUT UP AND BATH" Akira commanded his best friend shutting the glass shower door on hikaru's face.

But the question lingered in his brain. What will they do now . Sooner or later this question will arise. How will he and his friends answer it. But he knows one thing. He looks best when he has it all. Acquiring asuna was a necessity. His brain registered it. He soon left to his room.