Eternal Melody

TOH

'I didn't intend to run away and go abroad right after Terashima returned. But, the Lord sent him an urgent message.' If he saw that message before Terashima returned, he would have refused instantly to stay with Sumire. However, with Terashima's return, there is no need for him to stick so closely by her side.

Toh recalled the sight of the two holding hands, and the kiss he saw a month ago and sighs deeply. From now on, he will have to see more sights like that. It is during times like this where he admires Mamoru. How did Mamoru stand seeing Sumire being with other guys? It isn't easy at all. 

His thoughts break off seeing the door open revealing brunette hair.

"I came!" Sumire beamed.

His lips curved to a smile. "Somebody is eager to get their gifts."

"I just want to get this out of the way now."

"Do you have date plans?"

Sumire shakes her head. "No, but I do want to spend some more time with him while I still can."

Toh nodded and pulled the girl onto his lap. As she continued to speak, he gradually placed kisses down her neck.

Sumire shuddered. "Toh--"

"Hmm?"

"You're too close."

"Am I?" Toh said amused.

"I am."

"But, I like being this close beautiful."

Sumire sighed and extended her hand out to play with his hair. "How was the business trip?"

"Mm. It would be better if you were there."

She rolled her eyes. "You know if I went, you would have had more issues."

Toh ran his hands on her thigh and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Have you missed me?"

"I have, you..ran away." Sumire mumbled.

"Seeing you hugging Terashima like that, made me want to get away and think."

"Oh." Sumire trailed off, cheeks red. "You saw that?"

"Yes, me and Tsueno."

"Ru too?"

Toh nodded and a complicated expression flashed through her eyes. "Ru still loves me."

"You just figured that out?"

"I mean, I thought as much. But, it was only during the festival where I truly understood."

She seems troubled. Of course she would. Mamoru got into an accident, they didn't break up. A lot has happened and Sumire probably didn't think of the possibility that Mamoru still liked her. She was too occupied on other matters.

"So, what will you do beautiful?"

Sumire blushed. "Uh, first, Toh, can you control that nickname?"

"Why?"

"Yuhi seemed uncomfortable."

"Then he should call you a nickname too."

He didn't see what the big deal was. Besides Sumire is beautiful, he wants to keep reminding her of that. Since she doesn't seem to notice.

Sumire shakes her head. "Please?"

"Alright, beautiful."

Sumire nodded and looked around. Her gaze fell on the boxes stacked on his desk. "Are those my gifts?"

Toh nodded. "I went a bit overboard. So you don't have to open them all now. I'll send some over to your home." He picked up one of the boxes. "This however, I want you to open now."

Sumire reached out for the box and paused. "This isn't a ring is it?"

He blinked and then chuckled amused. "No, beautiful. But, if you want a ring. You can tell me anytime."

She rolled her eyes and opened the box. What he got her was something different.

"Diamond earrings?"

"I realized I never got you earrings before." Toh brushed his fingers across her ears. "These pretty little things need to be covered, otherwise others may have inappropriate intentions."

"I doubt anybody I know has such an odd ear fetish." Sumire's lips curved to a smile. "But, these would suit that dress you gave me."

"You still haven't worn it?"

Sumire shakes her head. "I was waiting for an important event, and I have one. A solo live at a large venue. These would match that dress wonderfully."

"I'm sure you have a large event upcoming, so I will be seeing you in the dress and earrings soon?"

Sumire nodded. "Mm." She reached over and caressed his face. "You look a bit pale." She suddenly frowned. "What kind of work did Lucifer make you do?"

"I just checked something for him, that's all."

Checking on their weapons, and his successful experiments wasn't exactly fun for him. Because each successful experiment he saw made him feel awful. All these weapons, all these new evolved humans can be used to hurt Sumire and her friends. Even if these people listen to Lucifer's warning about not harming Sumire. If they hurt the girl's friends, it would be the same as harming her.

Knowing Sumire she would rush to defend her friends the moment she learns they are in danger.

Sumire looked at him suspiciously. "Is that really all?"

He also had to shatter the minds of some of the subordinates who disobeyed Lucifer, but he isn't going to tell her that. After all it involved admitting that he had to punish the girl's grandfather. It seemed Lucifer had been searching for the source of the rumors that lead to people slandering Sumire for nothing, and eventually figured out it came from Ibuki Suigetsu.

'I didn't do anything because I knew you held a grudge. You can't say I don't treat my subordinates.'

So he says with that half crazy look in his eyes. Sumire has no idea how bad the Lord's self control has been since she left. The occasional meet ups to drink each others blood isn't enough.

Sumire sighed. "It's rare that your hiding things from me. But, I understand." She wrapped her arms around his neck and bit without warning.

Toh immediately relaxed when he felt Sumire's hands in his. It was comforting but all he could think about was how she was holding Terashima's hand earlier, and how natural it looked.

...

Toh leaned against the window, his gaze fell on the courtyard. He must have passed out, since when he woke up there was a note apologizing from Sumire. Feeling the girl still nearby, he found himself looking outside and spotted her heading towards Terashima.

"Hey." Yuhi greeted the girl.

"Um." Sumire laughed. "What are you doing Yuhi?"

"Seducing you with my music. It seems to have worked."

"Aha." Sumire laughed. "Then, can I write some lyrics to this?"

"Sure, I was waiting for you to ask." Yuhi trailed off. For a brief moment Toh sees something in Terashima's eyes. "Shall we do so together?"

Sumire nodded. "Mmm."

'Terashima is acting a bit strange. I thought so when I had that conversation with him on the phone, but he isn't well.' Sumire mentioned that it had to do with his poor mental health and she even asked him if he would help. He doesn't mind helping, as a psychologist. It's hard for him to ignore someone when they are in trouble.

Moreover, it would give him a good opportunity to speak with Terashima. The two of them really need to talk. He needs to make his intentions towards Sumire clear. It would be wrong for both of them if he pretends to be chivalrous or just rudely declare he will take her. He isn't like Mamoru and Nagawa Sano.