Eternal Melody



LUCIFER

Lucifer nodded and Sumire's eyes brightened as she reached out for one of the cookies. Lucifer bent down and ate it from her hand.

He briefly catches a glimpse of her expression to see flushed cheeks. Lucifer blinked immediately realizing why. Right, she probably just intended to pass it to him. But subconsciously he ended up doing this.

"Uh." Sumire laughed softly. "I'm glad you like it. I suppose I should bake cookies more often. If-your going to react like this. I mean uh-" She laughed awkwardly and covered her mouth. "I guess, I'm not making much sense."

Lucifer felt his heart skip several beats seeing her like this. 'I never thought it was possible for her to evoke such powerful emotions in me.'

Toh exhaled deeply. "Honestly, it's hard watching you act like a love sick puppy."

Lucifer frowned hearing his tone.

"Anyhow, I just came to drop of some more paperwork for you."

Lucifer sighed deeply as Toh thrust some more documents into his hands. It seems the night plans he had with the wife will not happen tonight. Sumire glanced over understanding.

"It's alright. I'd like to rest tonight anyway, I'm tired from training."

Lucifer knew she was only making an excuse. He doubted a little sparring session like that was enough to make her tired. She has more stamina than most people.

"I will be handling the affairs at the company personally today. But you're still the boss, so there is a limit to what I can do."

Lucifer nodded. "I appreciate your efforts. Keep watch of those people I mentioned." He said as vaguely as he could.

Sumire may know that he runs a criminal organisation. But, she doesn't know about the entertainment company. She doesn't know about him leading a company of people who dislike her.

His thoughts break off when Sumire leaned over and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "I'll go. I think I'm interrupting. I'll see you tonight Lucifer."

Lucifer nodded and didn't miss the dark gaze in Toh's eyes. 'I haven't seen that look on his face, since- since I first found him.' Perhaps he will have no choice but to return Sumire soon. He doesn't want Toh's emotions to vanish. There is a reason why Toh is his most trusted subordinate, it's because he is the most dangerous.

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AKANE

He said he would be in the office today. This is a dangerous place to meet. But, she looked around. It should be okay.

When she approached the front door, that's when she hears it. The sound of grunts, moans, panting and the thump of a body being slammed against the desk. She already knew without peeking inside what was happening. She didn't want to see it. Unfortunately for her, the door was slightly open, giving anyone who got this close a good view of what was happening inside.

Mashima had a girl with blonde hair bent over his desk, his pants around his ankles as he pounded into the girl causing even more items to slip out of the desk. 

She gets a glimpse of the girl, Erika.. A girl who wasn't doing too badly in the company. While most of the new artists were mediocre, Erika wasn't doing so bad. She isn't an exceptional talent. But, she is making progress. Erika certainly made the company money, she isn't in the category of those losing the company money.

She is probably a safe choice for a lover or someone for Mashima to fool around with until Ibuki returns. 

"Nagawa?"

Erika glanced back at her and then at Toh and rolled her eyes. "You didn't tell me you were fucking her too."

"I'm not." Toh replied. His gaze heavy with lust and passion.

Erika giggled. "Then, do you mind? We need to finish."

Akane turned to leave and waited patiently outside the door. More grunts, pants, and slamming sounds. Well, so much for Mashima's well crafted reputation. But, a part of her does understand. He is in pain, and this is the only way for him to let it go.

She takes out her headphones and plugs it into her phone, to drown away the sounds. 

NOW PLAYING: Glorious Sunshine 

When she first heard this song. Akane remembered exactly why she fell in love with Ibuki Sumire's music. She remembers exactly why she began to look up to her. It's not like Sumire didn't release any good songs before this. But, this one felt different. It felt like she finally stopped holding herself back. A thank you to the fans and those she love who have been supporting her this entire time. A thank you, even to those who left her. 

Those who left her huh? She was such a fool. She should never have let her anger cloud her judgement. Ibuki Sumire is a good person. Her songs reflect her true personality. 

Moments later, the doors opened. Toh is kissing Erika's neck, one of his hands stroking her thigh. Based on how familiar Mashima seems to be with Erika's body, it makes her wonder exactly how long has this been going on.

Erika laughed. "Oh you, did you not have enough?"

Toh responded by biting her neck. 

"Tomorrow?" Erika said. 

Toh nodded. "Same time."

Despite the promised agreement to meet the next day. Akane noticed a clouded gaze in Toh's eyes. She waited until Elena was out of sight, before turning to Toh who slumped on the couch. 

"So, did that make you feel better?" Akane wondered.

"No. It didn't."

"Right, of course."

But he did it anyway.

"Your brother has been doing it since Sumire disappeared and seemed fine. I thought if I did, I'd feel the same. But, it's not working."

"When did you start this?" Akane wondered.

"A few nights ago."

Akane blinked. Just a few nights ago? But, based on what she saw- no more importantly. 'When I turned him down?' She didn't think he would take that rejection to heart. 

Akane sighed deeply. "I think it's time you confront the Lord about Sumire."

If Mashima sees Ibuki is safe and unharmed, surely he would stop acting so foolish.

"I have."

Akane blinked. He's been to see her? She hasn't heard anything about this. But, if he has gone to see her. Why is he still acting this way? Is his pain so deep, that even Ibuki can't heal him? Akane shakes her head. Everyone knows the story of how Mashima changed after meeting Ibuki. 

'I noticed his odd mood when we first met. But, I assumed it was simply because he missed Ibuki like my brother.'

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