Eternal Melody



Despite the restriction, Sano knew that if somebody had caught them coming up to the rooms. They would not have hesitated to write a report. Sano frowned recalling Hino's message from the other day.

'The media sent me the pictures. But when I contacted the ones who sent it to me, apparently that reporter got into an accident and passed away.'

Sano immediately understood. Lucifer's people must have done something.

'I don't understand why. But this is not the first time they have intercepted.'

Didn't those people want to ruin Sumire's career? Didn't they want to make Sumire despair, so she will have no choice but to turn to them? There are too many things that do not make sense, and unfortunately he doesn't have any useful information.

"But you're not sick." Sumire pointed out.

"You're not well. I can't leave you."

"I'm fine, I just need sleep."

"Let me take care of you." Sano cut her off.

She laughs and it sounds exactly like music to his ears. "Then, okay."

Sano's gaze softened. Quite some time has actually passed since he spent time with her properly.

The past few days he has been lucky enough to have lunch with her. But before then the last time he saw her was in the hospital, after she gave birth to that bastards baby.

Correction, babies.

Sano frowned thinking about the twins. He was sure that one of them would end up being his. But just his luck, they are both Terashima's children.

"What are you thinking?" Sumire asked.

"About children."

At those words Sumire frowned and sighed. "I'm sorry San."

"It's fine, your not to blame."

'Actually, she might be. I suspect that I didn't actually sleep with her and she tricked me. But, I can't being myself to get angry at her.'

"Have you been speaking to Tsueno?" Sano moved his hands away from her stomach and started playing with her hair.

Sumire nodded. "He comes by and plays with Huan."

"What about you? Do you not talk?"

"Before Huan wakes up, we chat a bit."

"I'm sure you have a lot to say to him."

Sumire laughed. "Well, I've been holding back getting angry at him. Aside from the first day, I haven't really lashed out. I don't want to waste anymore time arguing." She mumbled the last line quietly.

Right, he heard about it. They actually had an argument before the concert.

'We were both silent in the car, and when I did get her to speak. She was still furious with me.'

When he asked Tsueno what they argued about, he seemed reluctant to say.

'We argued about Yuhi. I invited him to her concert.'

Sano understood why Sumire was angry. She probably thought that Tsueno didn't love her as much, if he could give her away so easily. Really, what was he thinking pulling that stunt and inviting Terashima?

Of course she felt like he was throwing her aside, and that he didn't actually care.

"Did he tell you what happened?"

Sano slowly nodded.

"It was stupid. He was stupid. By inviting Yuhi, I couldn't tell him that I was in love with him. I planned to tell him after the concert. No, during the concert. One of my songs, the encore song would have said my feelings perfectly. I wanted to tell him, I love him and that I'd choose him over Yuhi."

Sano cringed hearing those words but didn't stop caressing her hair.

"But, then he tells me that he invited Yuhi and I immediately understood. No matter how much he loves me, he never believed in a future where we could be together."

"A future where we can be together. If I tell you I believe that we have one? What will you say?"

At those words Sumire blinked. He was expecting a look of disgust and disdain. But, she seemed genuinely surprised. Surprised turned to confusion.

She cutely tilts her head and looks at him.

"Do you love me that much?" Sumire wondered.

"Yes." Sano didn't want to linger on this topic knowing how dangerous it could be for them both. He turned to the bed side table, and grabbed the tray before placing it in front of her.

"Eat some soup."

"Did you make this?"

"Yes."

Sano felt his heart beat increase seeing her bright smile. Good gods, that smile. That smile is everything.

Sumire shyly covered her mouth with her sleeve. "You keep staring at me."

"I find you very attractive."

Sano shifted closer. "May I?" He pointed to her neck.

"I won't drink a lot...just..." Sano couldn't explain it. He couldn't explain his want, his need for her.

He wants to touch her. If he has to do this to do so, so be it. Sumire nodded and he didn't waste time drinking from her.

"I wonder if my blood tastes good. You seem to like it."

Sano briefly parted his lips. "You taste heavenly."

He is sure other parts taste just as good too.

"Uh, I see." Sumire coms his hair with her fingers. "Say San.."

"Hmmm?"

"You should take better care of yourself. I heard you've been skipping meals."

"Work keeps me occupied."

"Then, at least have lunch with me everyday?" Sumire suggested.

"Are you sure? What if we get caught?"

"I think we will be fine. Nobody goes to that area. I want to make sure your eating well, and uh you need to be fed."

Despite her rambling, Sano nodded and agreed. There is no need for him to say no after all. He recalled what she said about bringing his lunches to his work.

"If I can't work in the University, will you still drop by the hospital?"

Sumire nodded. "Of course I will."

Sensing her determined tone, Sano knew something was amiss. Is she only using the lunchbox as an excuse so she could snoop around for information? 

Now that thought entered his mind, he couldn't unsee it. But even if that's true, he won't refuse her from coming. He wants to spend more time with her, even if their time spent together is built on nothing but lies.

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