The Tachibana Household...
*door knocking*
"Hey, Kazuki." Takeru kept knocking on the door but I didn't care to listen, "Let's talk please."
I wanted to let him in but my voice won't let itself out. It's suffocating me...
"Kazuki open the door let's talk in there just the two of us." I can hear Takeru and he is really worried just by hearing his voice.
"..."
I'm pathetic. Why am I so worked up about his marriage? It's not like I have anything to do with it. I'm an idiot and I deserve to rot inside my room forever.
*door unlocks*
"Hey." Takeru managed to open the door with the master's key, "Here... You haven't eaten anything yet."
He brought in a silver tray and on top of it were the curry rice he made, a glass of water, and a slice of chocolate cake. He placed the tray on top of my desk and then sat on my study chair.
"Why are you here?"
He sighed. "To talk, of course."
"I don't want to talk." I hugged my pillow tighter, "If it's about what I said earlier then I'm sorry for misjudging you. The marriage is so sudden that I thought you were just forced to marry her."
"Aoi and I met a year ago in London. I was in a business trip at that time and she was managing a restaurant her family owns in Birmingham." He started telling me their story, "I didn't know that she was the eldest daughter of the Yamazaki family but I admired her a lot because she was really beautiful and hands on in her work. So I introduced myself to her and she kept me company the whole night at a local bar."
"Did something happen between the two of you that night?"
"Something happened? You mean sex? Oh no we didn't do anything like that. We weren't even drunk when we parted ways that night."
"Hmm..."
"I didn't know what hit me but when I got back to the hotel I was staying at, I couldn't seem to get her out of my mind. I thought maybe it was love at first sight but that sounds cringey."
He sounds happy as he tells me this. Maybe I was wrong about them. "Then what happened?"
"Hmm... The next day I went back to the restaurant she works in and looked for her there. We met again and I asked her out on a date at a park near her workplace. We talked and talked and out of nowhere I... Asked her to be my girlfriend. It sounds so soon, right?"
"You only knew each other for two days and you already asked her to be your girlfriend? What is this some kind of romance movie?"
He laughed softly. "I knew you were gonna say that. Yes it does look like I rushed things but the feelings I have for her consumed me at that time. I wanted a future with her."
Should I asked him about Yuki? It might make things worse but I need to know. "Do you still keep in touch with Yuki?"
His smile faded. "Why suddenly ask about her?"
"I just wanted to know why you didn't think about marrying her instead." I said it, "I mean, you had feelings for her way longer than you had for Aoi. Did you set your feelings aside that quickly when you met Aoi?" I finally said it...
"Yuki... left Japan already."
"Huh?"
"I didn't forget her, in fact, I confessed to her years ago but she..."
"She rejected you?"
"Didn't say anything. When I told her I loved her for years, she didn't say anything back. She just turned around and left. A week later I went to her house and then I found out from their neighbor that she and her family left Japan a few days before that. Then..."
"You didn't hear anything from her since."
He nodded. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you anything. I knew you were really close with Yuki like she's already a sister you. That's why I couldn't bring myself to tell you the truth. Then suddenly you found out I was getting married to a girl you don't even know. It's my fault."
"No." I sprung out of bed, "You didn't do anything wrong. I'm the one who made up conclusions about all of this without hearing anything from you. I'm a failure as a brother. I'm really sorry."
Takeru stood up and walked towards me. He reached out his arms and hugged me tight. "It's okay, Kazuki. You are not a failure to me. You're the best brother I could've ever wished for."
I started crying again. "You're too nice to me. I feel so spoiled."
"Well I plan on spoiling my baby brother more in the future." He kissed my forehead and smiled, "I wish to see you happy with someone you love. Whoever that person may be, I will accept them because I know love will find you a perfect partner."
"I hope so too." We hugged for a bit longer and then let go of each other, "Aoi must be waiting for you downstairs you should head back."
"Aren't you going with me?"
"I want to rest and besides, you bothered yourself by bringing dinner to me I don't want to waste your efforts so I'm going to eat here."
He messed up my hair and smiled. "Well my baby brother is really caring for me, huh?"
I pouted. "I'm just trying to be nice."
"You don't have to try because you're already nice. It's in your nature, maybe you just don't realize it."
"Am I really... Nice?"
"Of course. That's why I love my baby brother so much!" He wrapped an arm around my shoulder and pinched my cheek with his other hand, "Doowwnn fiinnch my sheeek." (Don't pinch my cheek)
He laughed. "Sorry I'm just teasing you because you're so cute!"
"Ughh..." I rolled my eyes, "Stop it! I'm not cute I'm a grown man now."
"Alright alright." He smiled again, "Well I hope you can join us downstairs after you eat. Mom and dad are taking us to see a movie later so eat up."
"Okay."
He kissed my forehead once more and left my room. I sat back down on my bed and smiled. "Things ended quite smoothly... Thank God Takeru is a very kind person and he understands me even though I'm a mess sometimes."
My moment of silence ended quickly when suddenly a bright light bursts out of nowhere.
*Portal opens*
"I think this is the right place, brother." A white haired guy said.
"Are you sure this is my bride's house?" Another white haired guy but slightly buffer than the other said.
Excuse me?! I'm sitting right in front of you!
"U-uhm..." It's hard for me to process what's happening, "W-why are you in m-my bedroom?" I'm literally shaking and sweating at the same time right now.
There were two of them that suddenly appeared out of nowhere... The first one has a slim body, pale skin and short white hair. His eyes are ocean blue and it's nice to look at them. The second one is a foot taller than the other one, has a big body, tanned skin and white hair. His eyes are gold like the sun and he's really... Sexy.
"Hey, human...Are you Tachibana Kazuki?" The pale skinned one asked.
Should I say yes or no? If I say yes then they might do something bad to me but if I say no and lie to them maybe they might do something worse.
"You're scaring him, Lucien." the taller one said, "We just want to ask if youre the boy named Tachibana Kazuki."
Oh shit what to do?! "What if I'm not?"
"Hmm? Then we'll leave right away. You see, my brother here is looking for his bride with that given name. He needs to find him before Friday because on that day this boy will be performing with his band at their debut concert later that night."
Debut concert? Friday night? They really are looking for me. "W-why before Friday? I'm just curious."
"I don't need to tell this to someone who we are not looking for."
"Lucien-" the tanned skin guy looked at the guy named Lucien, "You've been hanging out with Gabriel a lot recently. You're starting to act like him being all serious and strict."
Lucien sighed. "Fine. I'll tell him! Just don't compare me to that angel, we're far from being the same."
"Uhm..."
"Oh right, you." Lucien looked at me again, "This Friday night, a demon named Beelzebub is going to appear here in the mortal world. Because of the blood moon he will gain a lot of power and will bring harm to humans."
"Why does it concern me?" Oh shit! My mouth slipped. "I mean-"
"So it is you." Lucien grinned. He looks cute when he smiles but he looks sinister.
I sighed. Well the jig is up I can't lie anymore. "Yeah you got me... So answer my question! Why does this Beelzebub guy have to do with me and my band's debut concert?"
"It's because you're my bride." the tanned skin one said.
"Excuse me I'm your what?" What does he mean by bride?!
"This will be hard for you to understand but right now the only thing I can say to you is that you're my fated pair and because of that fact, this demon wants to hurt you to get my attention."
"Wait! This doesn't make any sense!" I feel like I'm talking to crazy people. Fated pair? Demon? Blood Moon? What the hell do they mean?!
"We should start by introducing ourselves to you, human."
"I have a name, you know?" I pouted, "And why do you keep calling me human? Aren't you humans as well?"
"We literally came out of a portal, do normal humans do that?"
He has a point. "So are you guys wizards?"
"W-wizards?!"
"Lucien." the other guy looked at me, "Me and my brother, Lucien, here are demons. He's Lucien VIII and is the current Grim Reaper. I am Lucifer XVI the current Demon King."
"D-demons?" Then does that mean?, "My fated pair is a demon?! Are you going to drag me down to Hell and keep me locked up in a prison cell for all eternity and make me your sex slave? I refuse!"
"What are you talking about?" Lucien sighed heavily, "What fantasy book have you been reading to think we would actually do that to you?"
"Well it's not his fault. Any human would be shocked if they found out that they're destined to marry a demon. I know you don't trust us-"
"Yeah of course I don't! You two just magically poofed out of nowhere and suddenly talked about demons, marriage, fated pair it's driving me crazy!"
"Kazuki." Oh no it's Mrs. Takano, "Are you alright in there, sir?"
Ah shit! "Y-yes I'm fine, Mrs. Takano. I'm just watching TV really loud sorry to disturb you."
"Oh I see... Just call me if you need anything, okay?" She didn't suspect a thing.
"Okay thank you very much." That was close. I heard her leaving.
"Who was that old lady?" Lucien asked.
"She's our family helper. She's been taking care of me since I was a baby so she's like my second mother."
"Oh I see." Lucifer smiled, "It's good that you've been taking care of nicely here. Your family really loves you." Wow he's so good looking.
"U-uh yeah."
"I should leave the two of you alone. My presence isn't needed here so it's better to talk in private. See ya at home, Lucifer." Lucien summoned a portal and quickly left.
"He didn't say goodbye properly."
"That's just how Lucien is sometimes. But he's a good kid and has lots of friends from both Hell and Heaven. He is also a handsome boy that's why girls fall for him easily."
"Yeah he is but you're more handsome-" What the hell am I saying?! "I mean- you're also g-good looking." Why am I blushing all of a sudden?
He laughed, "Thank you for the compliment. You look rather dashing as well. Soft hair, smooth skin, brown beady eyes, kissable lips and your body isn't bad you're not that skinny."
D-did he just compliment me from head to toe like it was nothing? "T-thanks."
He suddenly walked closer and kneeled in front of me. He's face is so close to mine I can feel his breath. He looks much more handsome up close like he has long eyelashes and he smiles genuinely. "W-why are you so close to me?"
"I just want to look at my bride. You're really beautiful, you know? I can't believe you're actually a man." He smiled, "Good thing Lucien left. I won't be able to look at you this close if he was here."
"I I'm not beautiful... Why am I your bride if I'm a man? Also please move away a bit." He's too close my face feels hot.
"This doesn't have anything to do with gender. I'm tied to you and I can prove it." He moved back a bit and then red smoke came out of him. It's like he's surrounded himself with a red cloak. B-but why do I feel even hotter right now?
My body suddenly feels hot and my "thing" is throbbing. What the hell is that smoke?
"Your body is reacting to my pheromones. Other humans won't react the same as you if they're not my pair. They will feel weak but you feel pleasure. You look so hot right now." His expression suddenly changed. Is he aroused just by looking at me?
"I know we're not yet married but... I want to get a free taste."
F-free taste? What does he mean by that?
I don't think this will end well for me!