Eternal Melody



 TOH

Could it be that they are working together with another organisation abroad? Or perhaps Nagawa Mira managed to persuade the Black alice organisation branch abroad? 

Toh frowned at the thought of that woman having that much power. He needs to sneak out and report what happened to Lucifer. It seems Lucifer still doesn't know what happened. If he knew, no doubt he would have contacted him by now.

'I cannot agree with any of his methods. But, I can guarantee that Lucifer will never let any physical harm fall on Sumire.' 

It was the same with that incident that happened after Sumire made that deal with Lucifer. After watching the tape, Toh could confirm that it wasn't Lucifer's power that lead to the building crumbling. Or Lucifer who placed those kids there.

Nagawa Mira, and her grand daughter. It must be those two who caused that incident. One attack after another, they really aren't hesitating attacking Sumire. What could have set them off? They have had plenty of time to attack her. Why have they suddenly become sloppy?

"Nagawa Mira." Sumire suddenly mumbled. Her gaze darkened. "I knew I shouldn't have shown her any mercy before. But this is good, since she is being this careless. It will give me more information to give to Evans."

Toh paused. Right, he heard that Sumire was working with Nagawa Evans. The estranged son of the Nagawa family. But, he had no idea that Sumire knew about Nagawa Mira. Sensing her shift in mood, Narasaki takes his phone out. Most-likely to call Terashima.

"Hey Sumire found out." Hino commented.

It was on loud speaker, and Terashima's voice filled the room.

"Hey, my love life and soul. Don't cry, I'm fine."

The girl who was just furious moments ago was suddenly crying. He couldn't exactly blame her. Just from listening to Terashima's voice, anyone can tell that he must be in pain.

"Stop being cheesy, flirting won't work now." Sumire exclaimed. 

"Doesn't it usually?"

"Yuhi, your so silly. You should have said something sooner. I would have-"

"You would have rushed over to me, and come flying into my arms. While I would have welcomed that scenario any other day. I heard you were poisoned too, and I didn't want you straining yourself getting on a flight."

"But that's stupid." Sumire yelled. "What if you died without me not seeing you one last time? We-we spoke about this before Yuhi-san, and you- I thought you agreed with what I said."

This is the first time he is seeing her like this. Toh reached over and squeezed her hand as he mumbled quietly for her to take a deep breath. Sumire followed his instructions, her anger slowly vanishing. But her sobs remained.

"Ssh, I'm fine. Are you okay?"

"Ah--I--um had an antidote." Sumire replied nervously. 

Toh felt the girl's eyes on him as she said this. His lips curved to a suggestive grin, which Sumire immediately noted.

He hears her repeat the words 'prick' in her mind and laughed. She really is a fun one to tease.

"That's good. But you'll need some blood too." Yuhi trailed off. "The reason I was okay was because Ran cut his hand with a dagger to give me blood. Even in my subconsciousness I can tell you that drinking a guy's blood isn't the same as yours."

"My dear um--"

"Takeyama is nagging at me to rest. You should do the same, I'll call you later." With those words said Terashima abruptly ended the call with a few more cheesy lines.

Does she need blood? Right, of course she does. The antidote was created using components of a hanyou's blood. Of course drinking blood is the main solution. It was the other alternative he could have offered her, had he been his usual calm self.

"Sumire, drink from me today." Hino suddenly said.

"I--Um..I'd like to drink from Toh." Sumire stammered.

"I'll stay and watch." Hino said with a frown.

"Here." Toh offered his hand. "Make do with this beautiful, I'm still drained."

"Thank you." Sumire immediately started to drink from him, and he immediately sent some lovely images for her to admire.

'Prick, stop doing that.'

Hearing her scolding voice in his head Toh's lips curved to a smile. It continued like this for the next few minutes before Sumire drew back. The sight of his blood on her lips, made his body heat up. But, he shakes his head once he felt Narasaki's stare.

"What did he show you?" Hino spoke up. 

"Oh, some stuff from the past?" Sumire said as vaguely and casually as she could. 

If she acts embarrassed, no doubt Narasaki would give him another punch.

Hino frowned and sighed. "Alright, maybe I am being too harsh. But, after seeing Sano take advantage of you. I'm just being extra careful."

Sumire giggled. "I get it. Thank you."

"I've cleared your schedule for a few more days, get plenty of rest." Hino briefly looks at him and nodded before leaving.

"I think he is struggling to contain his feelings for you." Toh pointed out.

The reasoning Narasaki said to him aside, Toh understood that Narasaki's limit was breaking. He can't keep denying his feelings for Sumire, especially when they are only getting stronger.

"If he doesn't make a move on you properly, he will explode."

"Don't say it." Sumire said sharply. 

"Alright. I understand beau-" Toh's sentence fell short when he felt his vision turn blurry. 

"Ah" Sumire rushed over to help him. "You still have a fever..Why--"

"It's the side effects of the antidote and the poison I took from you." Toh explained.

He may have given her the antidote but he had to transfer the deadly toxins from the poison in her body. So, he had the antidote and the poison battling inside his body. Eventually the antidote will work, but it will take some time. Seeing her flushed cheeks at the mention of what happened between them.

Toh couldn't resist and kissed her deeply,

"Toh--wait a minute, wait--" Sumire panted as she pulled away.

"Now I've tasted you properly again, I'll have a hard time controlling myself."

"Don't be a brute--"

He kisses her again, but with more tongue causing her to hit his chest.

"A brute?" Toh repeated. "I don't think you see me that way."

Sumire's face reddened and he chuckled, as he softly kissed her forehead. "If you don't mind assisting me, I'd like to go back to bed."

Her eyes widened and she nodded. The moment they got there, he pulled the girl into his arms.

"Toh-I don't think-"

"Ssh." Toh mumbled against her hair. "I rest better with you next to me, and you know that. You won't get in my way, so don't think you're being a burden."

"Toh." Sumire said gently. "You shouldn't be so kind to me. I can't-"

Toh pressed his fingers against her lips. "I know."

How can he not know by now? No matter what he does, Sumire's thoughts always end up on Terashima Yuhi. It really is a futile battle.

When he was abroad, he already knew that. He saw the media coverage of the two. Despite the media trying to make bad reports. There was no mistaking the love the two have for one another.

But even then, he wanted to see her one last time. Even if it would have been hopeless. 'I'd rather watch the world crash and burn than sacrifice my love for her.'

Sumire didn't reply but simply snuggled into his arms. She didn't say anything. But not leaving was enough to convey her thoughts. 

It's enough for now.

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