Eternal Melody

LUCIFER

For years, he convinced himself that he doesn't need her. That he can drink from other women and satisfy his beast. However, recently he has learned how naive those thoughts were. Last night was amazing. He never thought he would see that bold side of her again. Not that he minds how she usually is. But, how she was with him last night reminded him of their first lifetime. How she was like when she was Norah.

Waking up with her pressed against his hard length made him take her again. However, realizing that she had a fever, he backed away and headed to the meeting. The meeting which he ended up having to reschedule because she did a good job distracting him.

'Those bloodshot eyes are common for hanyou purebreeds. But, even if it's common. There is something different about hers.'

His thoughts break off spotting her in the hallway. Sumire wasn't alone. It seems Nagawa works fast, he gave permission only last night and here he is already.

'I wanted to see with my own eyes. What would happen if I dangled one of the other men linked to her fate but--'

"L-let me go!" Sumire said furiously.

"Sumire, it's me."

Sumire shakes her head. "I don't know you. Let go of me."

Nagawa frowned. It seems he wasn't expecting this. Indeed, 'I thought the reason Sumire remembered Toh was because he was one of the men linked to her fate. However, it seems that isn't the case.' She doesn't remember Nagawa, nor Narasaki. There must be something else he is missing.

Sumire lets out a relieved sigh seeing him. She quickly rushes to his side and buries her face in his chest. 

Sano frowned. "What exactly have you done to her?

Lucifer wrapped his arms tighter around the girl seeking comfort in his arms. "Nothing."

"Bullshit. Why does she remember and not me?"

He raised his eyebrow. "Well, think about what you did to her. Do you really think she wants to remember you of all people?"

Sano's gaze dimmed, but he said nothing. Of course there is nothing he can say. 'I may have been the ones to give the order regarding the break up. But he was the one who chose to follow it. He was the one who didn't think about the words he was using.'

Lucifer didn't even think it would work. He thought Nagawa would suspect he was being manipulated. After all, if he truly loved Sumire. He would know what hurts her. However, the fool said it without a single thought. 

'I already knew Nagawa didn't deserve her, but after that incident? He doesn't deserve to be in her presence.'

His thoughts break off feeling Sumire tug on his clothes. The girl was looking at him with a hungry gaze and her eyes were a bright shade of red. 

"She needs to feed. If you'll excuse me Nagawa."

Sano continued to frown. "You can do that here."

Lucifer sighed. "Well, if you insist." He turns to the girl in his arms who was already looking at his neck.

It's better if he sees it with his own eyes. This girl is his, and even if he returns her back to Terashima. She will continue belonging to him, and him alone.

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TOH

At his apartment.

Coming home from a long day at his store, and then the company to a very angry Nagawa Sano waiting at his door was the last thing he needed. But, he heard from Mirako that Sano was seen at Lucifer's manor today. He leads him into the living room.

"Damn it." Sano cursed. "What's wrong with her? What has he done?

Toh sighed deeply. "You really went?"

"Of course I did."

"I told you it was a bad idea." Toh shakes his head. "The Lord wanted to provoke you."

As usual it worked very well. Nagawa Sano is truly a fool. He has already been a member of the organisation for over a year, and he still hasn't learned anything.

Sano scoffed. "So you're the only one who can see her now?"

"You know that's not what I mean."

Sano sighs frustrated. "Why does she remember you and not me?

That's a very good question. She doesn't seem to remember Narasaki either. 'I may be one of her potential partner choices but this still surprised me.' Perhaps her feelings for him are stronger than the others, and that's why she remembers him? It seems shallow for him to admit that, but there is no other theory.

'I know she is fond of me, but perhaps there truly is still something there. Something I refused to acknowledge because I didn't want her to feel guilty.'

His thoughts break off when the doors open revealing Akane. Sano shifted his anger towards him.

"Again?"

Toh shrugged. "It's the best place for her to commute too."

Sano exhaled deeply. "Akane, go home with me tonight."

Akane rolls her eyes. "No. I have work closeby tomorrow, it's easier to commute here."

Toh chuckled. "You heard her big bro."

"Don't even get me started on-" Sano trails off when his phone beeps. "Tsk, an emergency operation. I'm heading to the hospital. Akane, make sure you give Kanade an excuse. Lately she keeps asking where you're disappearing too, and if 'I know anything about your mysterious lover.'"

Akane shrugs. "I'm sure you can cover for me. Also,the Lord said that you're free to come by again tomorrow."

Sano's gaze dimmed and he stormed off without saying another word. Akane walks over to him and positions herself on his lap, causing him to smirk. 

"What do you need Akane dear?"

Akane wraps her arms around his neck and she buries her face there. "For now, just this."

"Is something wrong?" Toh caressed her back. "You're acting a bit docile today."

"I'm just tired."

'That's a lie.' But, even if they have gotten closer to one another. There is a limit to how much he can pry. Toh continued to caress her back, and a relieved sigh escaped Akane's lips. He doesn't know what's wrong. However, he knows how to comfort people.