Chapter 24: Going Home To San Diego

(Author: One more chapter before the time skip of one year later...)

An hour passed by as Seiya got bored watching the American Television show, he asked Vermouth who was still watching the next show.

"What are your plans now?"

"Just hide in the hotel till they stop searching..."

"Hmmn, Boring plan. I thought of an great idea, how about you just come back with me towards my place? I have read a quote before from one of the famous novels. The most dangerous place is the safest hiding spot."

"That sounds interesting. I agree"

She didn't know why Seiya was helping, but she could feel that this is his sincere thought so she agreed, she then asked.

"When are we leaving?"

"After lunch, so what have you been doing lately?"

"Acting.."

"An Actress, Oh right I nearly forgot to ask what is your name? Beautiful Sister. I known you for almost 4 years but I still don't know your name..."

".....Sharon Vineyard.."

It took a few minutes before Vermouth spoke of a name, Seiya nodded as he said.

"It is a wonderful name for a beautiful sister...The next question I want to ask is why are you getting chase by the FBI? I found one of my acquaintance looking for a provocation when I was buying your dress in the clothing store."

Vermouth thought for a moment before telling a fake story in which Seiya nodded, the story was that she was framed as an accomplish of the latest serial killer that kills people, in which she didn't had time to talk until the FBI fire a bullet at her. She continued on her story of survival until she met Seiya in the elevator, after saying this story, Vermouth drank some water before asking.

"Do you believe it?"

"I believe it since you are the one telling it to me."

Vermouth's heart felt a little warmness as she heard of Seiya's statement and the fact that his eyes seem to show that he was willing to be fooled. She tried to ask herself what made Seiya do this, was it the fact that she took care of him once or twice a week when he was 1 to 4 years old, was it the gifts and books that she gave every birthday or visit. She didn't know the reason, but she felt comfortable and warm as someone trusted her and help her in the times of need. Seiya began cleaning up the plastic bag full of bloody things and the disposable medical supplies and placed them onto his suitcase.

Seiya actually felt excited doing something illegal which was new to him, but he ignores this thought as he double checks the room before going to the shower as he wanted to wash himself. Vermouth took out her phone which was placed on the table, and called Yukiko.

"Hello? Sharon?"

"I heard from the news that the serial killer was caught."

"That's right! Did you see it on the television? The serial killer was found, and shin-chan reported it to the police. But it seems that he had committed suicide by the the time the police got there."

"How is Ran-chan?"

"Ran-chan is doing fine~ She had a fever last night, but felt better after sleeping all night. But it seems she forgot about everything from yesterday. Hey Sharon, Did you already know that Rose was going to do something?"

"Yes, I can always sense those things. But murder didn't occur to me though, anyway, could you give a message to Ran-chan for me?"

"Hmn?" -Yukiko being surprise

"She was right. There's an angel watching over me as well..."

"Oh, did something happened?"

"*Ehe*Kind of...."

Vermouth stared at the bathroom door that just open as Seiya walks out while wearing his clothes, he said while Vermouth hanged up the phone.

"You can change now, I recommend that you pick a sweater and sweatpants since it is the start of winter season."

"I see..."

Vermouth took the fake glasses, sweater and sweatpants in the plastic bag as she walks toward the bathroom. Seiya arrange his luggage which was 2 suitcase, he puts the remaining female clothes onto his clothes suitcase as the evidences and disposable medical kit was place on the second suitcase. Vermouth took 15 minutes to shower before dressing up, she walks out the bathroom as Seiya's eye widen a little. He said with a smile.

"Sister Sharon, is getting even more beautiful."

Vermouth smiled as she heard his compliment, she went to the chair where the mirror of the room was in front of it. She dried her hair using the towel that Seiya gave this morning, she then ask.

"Can you help me with my hair? I want it to be a French Braid..."

"Sure, it would be my pleasure.."

Seiya slowly walks toward her as Vermouth smelled the body fragrance of Seiya, although her expression look normal. She was becoming more dependent on Seiya's scent to relax and gain comfort, Seiya removed his gloves as he carefully began measuring her hair to create a perfect French braid. He has seen his female coworker do this with her friend. It was easy to learn since his memory of this was like a YouTube video that can be pause, rewind and fast forward.

It took him 5 minutes before reluctantly moving his hand away, Vermouth also turned back to reality as she stood up and ask.

"How is it?"

"it's perfect."

Vermouth rotated as Seiya saw this in slow motion, it was like a beautiful girl on a tour. Seiya carried his handbag while holding one of the suitcase while Vermouth carried the other suitcase, they then went to the elevator where he met an annoying acquaintance. The elevator opened and Akai Shuichi pops out, he stared at Seiya before staring at Vermouth who acted like a shy girl who held Seiya's free hand. Akai spoke to Seiya.

"So this is your girlfriend, She is very beautiful."

"Mind your business, I can already see the intimidation in your eyes."

Seiya spoke while walking inside the elevator as Vermouth followed, Akai Shuichi's eyebrow twitches as he heard his statement, he was about to say another thing but the elevator door closes. He didn't know that Seiya was beginning to have evil thoughts and was already imagining a green hat on top of his head, he only felt the chill after a few minutes, he wondered to himself.

"Did I catch the cold? *Achoo!*"

When they were in the parking lot, Seiya opened the passenger seat like a gentlemen for Vermouth as she slowly goes in. He then puts the suitcase onto the back of the car. When he began to drove, Vermouth turned the AC on as her body moves closer to Seiya who was holding the steering wheel with one hand while the other was on the car's gear stick. Vermouth touch the back of his hand that was on top of the gear stick, after a few seconds she then removes her hand because it was unsafe to distract the driver who is driving in the middle of a busy road. But who knew that Seiya would just grab her hand hand and place it on top of the gear stick, the atmosphere of the car was getting ambiguous and a little hot.