At that comment Yuhi frowned and Sumire immediately understood. He will lecture her for belittling herself again. To her surprise he said nothing and continued to caress her face.

She bit her lip. She would rather he lecture right now than treat her so well. Yuhi is so good to her but how long will that last? How much longer does she have until he leaves too? No matter how good he is to her, Sumire understood that he would also leave her.

Why would he bother staying with somebody as broken as her? Yuhi-san is a kind person and he understands her. He understands because he went through the same pain as her. But things are different now, he has turned his lifestyle around. Everything has changed for the better for him.

When Yuhi realizes how much of a burden she is. Sumire knew that he would also leave her. But until that day comes, she will saviour his kindness.

"You know when we were apart from each other. It felt like I was going crazy everyday not seeing you. Sometimes I would find things you liked, things like those sherbet candies horde it all to myself. The other guys always complained, they knew I didn't like sweet thing. I never ate those sweets but I kept them anyway." Yuhi laughed. "It didn't help how many times I hallucinated that you were right in front of me too."

Sumire leaned forward and kissed him lightly. "Yuhi-san, please stop confessing to me. You will make me feel bad." She trailed off. "The truth is I wanted to go to your side a long time ago. But I still had many insecurities and worries. I was afraid that I would cause you more problems instead."

It seems stupid talking about this stuff now. But it looks like Yuhi wants to talk about the pass. She watched as the creases in his brows deepen. It seems like there is more to it than what he is saying currently. Sumire however knew better than to pry.

It is no good, edging someone on regarding their emotions like that.

Humans can be such cruel creatures.

Such cruel creatures. It is easy for them to hurt others intentionally and unintentionally. Just because they did not intend to hurt the other person does that mean they can be forgiven. In fact, the ones who are the cruelest are those people, the one who does not intentionally intend to hut but end up doing so repeatedly. People who do not see themselves or wrong or try to look at it from another perspective. In their eyes the one who is wrong is not them.

"Yuhi-san, am I acting strange?"

Yuhi shook his head. "No, but can I do that bad thing?"

Her gaze softened when she heard his words. "Okay."

If there is a way to fill up this hole in her heart, then she would take it any day.

....

That moment was very sweet, but Sumire's eyes twitched, annoyed as she moved his hand from hers. She walked a few steps ahead and angrily said. "I told you not to leave a mark!"

Yuhi rubbed his head sheepishly. "Well, your too pretty."

Does he think that type of excuse would work? Her thoughts broke off when he hugged her from the back. "Alright, you don't sulk so much. I understand that your embarrassed, but everybody knows we are a couple aren't arent children, this stuff is normal."

"Yuhi..."

He turned her around and kissed her lips. "You see people making out on campus grounds all the time. Don't get nervous or panic. Take a deep breath and calm down."

Is it really normal? Sumire still wasn't sure but she knew it would be stupid of her to sulk like this.

"Yeah, it's norm--"

"Normal he says. The teacher doesn't think so." A familiar voice said.

Sumire looked up and spotted Shin walking over. "Ah--" She stopped herself from saying her next words. "Could I talk to you for a bit?"

Yuhi sighed deeply and kissed her cheeks. "Alright, I will leave you two for a bit then. Tell me when you're done."

Sumire nodded and watched as Yuhi pulled away. She turned to Shin and he leaned against the wall. "I already know what you want to ask."

"I don't want Yuhi-san to get involved. Why did you give him so many hints?"

Shin sighed. "Don't be a fool. He is smarter than both of us. Do you think we could keep it a secret from him for long?"

"I know..we can't but--" Sumire recalled what he asked earlier. "Isn't it dangerous for him? He is no longer involved in the underworld society. If those people realize that Yuhi is helping too, won't they disturb him?"

"Indeed, but this is what he chose."

"Is there nothing you can do? He seems to listen to you."

Shin shook his head. "I should be asking you that."

"He won't listen to me on this." Sumire recalled his expression earlier on. "Do you think Yuhi-san is like Ru too? He has a special ability, and that's why he wants to get involved?"

"What makes you say that?"

"They say those with power tend to have a stronger sense of justice."

"Well, I can't argue there. It's because those with power realize they have the duty to help those in need."

"It's a sin to not help when you have power, right?"

Shin nodded. "I agree there. I don't think you have to worry too much, nothing should take into affect so soon. But even if something happens, Yuhi is a public figure, they won't strike him so easily."

"Is it okay for me then?"

"No, that's why I'll be protecting you."

She blinked once and then twice. "You'll protect me Shin?"

"Is that a problem?"

It isn't a problem. But, huh? She placed her hand on her heart. Why does it feel like something like this has happened before?