Moonlight covered me in a silver blanket when I woke up in the morning hour. Rei was still seated in the same chair, fast asleep. I sat up straight. Relieved to notice that I'm not in hold anymore. I stood and quietly made my way to the kitchen. Poured myself some juice which I've obtained from the fridge and soothed the desert like sensation by quenching my thirst. I put the empty glass in the sink and walked briskly through the room, down the corridor, towards the front door. I was just about to open it and leave everything I own behind, when Toki spoke: "And where do you think that you are going? If you don't want me to make a scene, I'll suggest that you get your pretty little butt back into bed. Ogami informed us that apparently you're going rogue. Not on my watch!" What's he going to do about it? Call upon the great and powerful Sensei to give me a spanking. I took my hand away from the doorknob and turned his way. I stared straight into Toki's mesmerizing eyes, pinning him down. I could just lean in closer and we could practically be kissing. I can't believe that I could even be thinking about such a low class move. "So what are you going to do about it? Stop me! Well, go ahead and make a scene; see if I care. I'll rather die than be enslaved with heartache and despair for life." I stated bitterly and shoved him away from me. For an instant he lost his balance and tumbled to the ground. "Don't you dare!? It would be my obligation to stop you, Scarlett. I might regret the method I tend to handle things. Please, stop this insanity?" Toki ended by asking as he made his way to his feet.
All of this time I've been thinking about an easy way out, when I could've just as well made use of my ability and drown from the inside out. It would certainly be quick. I formed the water blade in my left hand. It will only take one quick slash. Than it would all be over. He shuffled closer. "Don't you dare take another step. I will do it, I'm not bluffing," I held the liquefied blade opposite my abdomen. He quickly stopped in his tracks. "Scarlett- think about this for a moment?" I could tell that he was experiencing a rush of panic and he confirmed my suspicion when he called out for Ogami. Unexpectedly my blade was knocked out of my hand by a shadow and before I could even react I was bound up again by Heike's golden thread. Rei walked up to me and said harshly: "You're acting like a premature. If you want to end your miserable life so badly, go ahead I won't stop you- or, do you want me to help you with that?" He started to remove his glove. Everyone looked at him in shock. "Number six!" Yuuki exclaimed softly. Rei edged closer, clearly showing that he's not playing around. "Fuck this!" Toki screamed as he threw me over his shoulder, like I'm as heavy as a sack of potatoes. I fought back for dear life. Kicked. Slammed. Bite. Scratched. Yet Toki didn't give in. Heike undid the ties, just to redo them again, after Toki laid me down.
Rei knelt down at the side of my bed and placed a hand upon my shoulder. The others had already left the room. "I'm sorry for being such a jerk to you. I know that you're hurting, but use your head for a moment. It would hurt us more if you were to hurt yourself. Please, promise me that you won't do anything reckless?" Rei asked in a pleading tone. "Let me and the others at least try to save you from despair. Don't give up just yet," he continued. I didn't say a thing as I try to blink my tears away.
Without warning the door bursts open and in came a pissed off Violette. "I've tried to stop her, but-" Toki tried to explain. Rei jumped up from his kneeling position and blocked her way with blue flames. I didn't even see him removing his glove, so quickly he was in a defensive stance. "You think that you can seduce my man? Well, you've got another thing coming. Stay away from Yuuki, his mine!" She bitched out. Ripped the necklace from around her neck, a gift from me to her, and throw me with its remains. I should've known. She wouldn't give him up just like that. She'll rather see me six feet down, then digging my claws into her Yuuki. Hachioji stormed in and dragged her out by the nape of her neck. To think that she and I used to be friends. What has become of that? There's no doubt about the fact that I'm unstable, but as I think about ways to succumb, Rei's earlier words flashed through my mind space. Begging me to think before I act. Unfortunately there's no way around the truth. I'm in love with Yuuki and suddenly my life without him sounds unimaginable. Dreams would have worked weeks ago, but today I'm not so sure about it. Is this feeling immune? Why does life have to be so unfair? Am I being punished? I'm well aware that I shouldn't have kissed him, but is that reason enough for punishment. I was inclined to do so. The magnetic field pulled us together. We were both infected by it. I should be glad that they have an open relationship, and that he filled her in about our unfaithful event. Honestly, I'm not. I still want to have a taste from the forbidden fruit. I'm curious to see where this feeling could lead us.
A few minutes later, Hachioji returned. Worried she asked if I'm okay. Turn her attention towards our friend and rebuked. "Is she okay?" He shook his head. She quickly came to my aid. My cheeks, again, wet with tears. "Toki took her to the venue so she won't be any problem tonight," she informed me. I try my upmost best to force a smile, but it was no use. She took my hand and gave it a firm little hug. "Do you want to see him?" My eyes grew as wide as they could under the circumstances. "I don't know if that's such a good idea," Rei made his appearance known. The room got much busier when Heike entered and waisted no time on his own remark. "I on the contrary, think that's precisely what she should do. With the filth out of the way, they could afford some alone time. What do you think Scarlett?" A slight blush dusted my cheeks. "That's settled then. Bring in the cat," Hachioji answered on my behalf. The golden string which binds me to the bedpost, vanished.