-Haruka POV-
"Senpai, I like you." Those four words escaped Louis' lips and made my heart skip a beat.
"Wh… What are you…. I mean, what do you mean by saying that?" I stare straight into his eyes. Is he telling me the truth?
"It's what I meant to say. I like you, senpai. You also like me, right? He looks at me with a very soft gaze.
"I… I like you too. I have liked you since the first time we met three years ago." I said that. I finally told Louis about my feelings. I didn't expect Louis to have the same feelings as me.
"I'm glad to hear that. Senpai, judging by the manner in which I confessed it at this moment, it's not exactly a sweet thing, but I simply could not contain my feelings any longer. Laura's wedding will be held next Saturday, so you should come. You and your family. I have something to show you." He grabbed my hand softly.
"Alright. Emm, Louis, does that mean we're dating now?" I asked him with a very low voice, hoping he'd hear it.
"Pfft. Senpai, you're so cute. Of course, we are. Come, let's have a walk around the park before we go back to the hotel, shall we?" He intertwined our hands, and we started to walk together. This feels like a dream.
//SKIP//
-No One POV-
Levi has been drinking at the bar where he met Felix the previous day. He just witnessed something he shouldn't have witnessed—Louis's kissing Haruka and the way Louis smirked at him at that time. Indeed, he has spent the entire day pursuing Louis and Haruka, and now he is imbibing due to his frustration.
"Levi, I know I asked you to treat me sometimes, but I didn't mean it to be drinking." Felix, who just arrived, takes a seat beside Levi. Levi did call him to accompany him while drinking.
"Shut up, Felix. I wanted to drink, so just shut up and have your drink too." Levi, raising his glass, said, He's completely drunk right now.
"How much has he been drinking already?" Felix questioned the bartender.
"This is his 9th shot of vodka, sir." The bartender spoke.
"What? Seriously, Levi, are you trying to die early? Stop drinking already." Felix tried to stop Levi from drinking. Levi protested.
"Shut up, Felix. Just let me be. Why isn't he answering his phone? I've been calling many times already." Levi looks at his phone. Dialling the same number over and over again.
"Who are you calling Levi?" Felix tries to grab Levi's phone, but Levi slaps his hand.
"Felix, he won't answer me. Mr. Auclair won't answer me. Give me one more shot of vodka, please." Right now, Felix knows Levi is totally wasted.
"Levi, for fucksake, stop drinking already. Who made you so frustrated like this? Don't give him a drink anymore. I'll be taking him home." Felix said to the bartender. Felix tries to take Levi out of the bar.
"What are you doing, Felix? I'm going to drink more." Levi tried to push, but he's too drunk to do that, and he has no strength to push Felix right now.
"You got enough, Levi. I'm bringing you home." Felix looks at Levi with a concerned face.
"What happened to him? He's never been like this in a long time." Felix talks to himself. Usually Levi would drink like this when he's frustrated or pissed off with someone.
"But who could it be? Is it Mr. Auclair he mentioned before? Is he the person Levi likes? But what happened?" Too many questions linger in Felix's mind as he takes Levi out of the bar and into his car.
"Okay, Levi, tell me which hotel you are staying at." As soon as Felix took his seat in the driver's seat, he asked. Levi didn't answer. He's totally wasted.
"Sigh. I guess I'll bring you to my house first, then." Felix gave up and drove his car in his house's direction.
//SKIP//
-Haruka POV-
I just arrived in front of my room with Louis. He insists on sending me until I am in front of the door.
"Well then, senpai. Go take a shower and sleep. Oh, since our flight is at 2 p.m. tomorrow, why don't we have breakfast together?" Louis asks with a smile still lingering on his lips.
"Sure." That's the only thing I said, because I don't know how to respond already.
"Okay, then. Good night, senpai. I'll go first." Louis said that, and then he left.
I entered my room and put everything we bought today on the table. I remove my phone from my pocket. I haven't been able to look at my phone since I was at the park. I hope there's nothing important. When the screen lit up, I looked at it, confused. 23 missed calls from Levi? Did he need something? Is there something urgent I need to do? I click the iMessage icon and send him a message.
Haruka: I'm sorry, Levi, but did you need something?
Send.
I'll just wait for him to reply. I don't want to call him, actually. 10 minutes later, there's still no response. Is he asleep? Should I call him? Maybe not. But what if something happened to him? Ugh. I don't know anymore. Without wasting time, I dialled his number. one, two, thre…
"Hello." Someone picked up the phone, but it's not Levi's voice. It's a guy.
"Who is it?" I interjected before that guy could say anything else.
"Ah, I'm Levi's friend. And may I know who you are?" This time, he asked me the same question.
"I'm Mr. Ackerman's secretary. May I know where Mr. Ackerman is now?" I said it firmly.
"He's at my house now. You know, he's been drinking and got totally wasted, so here we are now." He said that awkwardly.
"I'm sorry, sir, but could you tell me where your house is? I'm going to pick him up now. That's because we're going back tomorrow, so I'm afraid he won't make it." At the moment, I am attempting to justify myself for no apparent reason. Haruka, what are you even saying?
"Ah, it's okay. Just tell me which hotel you guys are staying at. I'll get him there." He said it politely, trying to appear like a nice guy.
"It's okay, sir. I don't want to trouble you any further." Now, it's my time to be polite.
"Alright, then. You're Mr. Auclair, right? I'll let the staff know you're coming. Please come to The Phoenix in Charlottenburg. My house is on the top floor, so when you arrive, just ring the bell. I'll be waiting." He tells me the details.
"Alright sir. I'll be there in about 30 minutes." With that, I hang up.
I changed my shirt into a hoodie. I take my wallet. Caps and sunglasses, too, just in case. I went down and looked for the taxi. Luckily, there's still a driver at this hour.
-20 minutes later-
I arrived at The Phoenix, one of the top hotels in Berlin. So, he lives here. I guess it's a penthouse, since it's on the top floor. Charlottenburg. Most wealthy people live here, and since he's Levi's friend, it makes sense. Without wasting any time, I enter the lobby and go to the counter. Because I mentioned my name, the staff grants me access. I walked to the elevator and hit the top-floor button. Arrived. He said to just ring the bell. I press the intercom button there. After a few seconds, the door swung open.
"You? Why are you here?" The person in front of me asks in shock, and so do I.
TO BE CONTINUED…