Eternal Melody

SUMIRE

Now that she thought about, there was a time where Toh taught her to dance didn't he? A time where Toh taught her how to cook, to sew, to be brave. Toh has given her so much, but what has she given him?

"You know, beautiful, I have to say. I didn't think this through."

Sumire blinked and realized how he was nervously holding onto her. The dance for this first song ensured that the pairs ended up dancing very closely. So, it makes sense that there are other couples on the dance floor right now.

She giggled. "I don't mind."

'I have always felt so safe in Toh's arms, from the very first day we met.'

Toh exhaled deeply. "I know you don't beautiful, but what about-"

"It's not like your kissing me."

Toh's lips curve to a smirk. "I don't know about that beautiful. There is a part in this dance where I could kiss you."

Sumire tilted her head innocently. "Will you?"

"That does depend on the mood." Toh trailed off and squeezed her hand. "It's true I didn't think this through, because I judged the Lord's mood the moment I saw him."

"He does seem to be quite mad. Also, his pupils almost look black."

Toh blinked. "Is that-"

Sumire nodded. "It's usually a sign when his beast side takes over." She trailed off. "If he danced with me now, he would have probably drank my blood in front of all these people."

"Certainly, and revealing the existence of hanyou's in a place like this isn't a good idea."

"Revealing the existence huh?" Sumire mumbled.

"What's on your mind beautiful?"

"I was thinking, eventually people will find out. Especially with how active the SF has been recently. Moreover with Lucifer's experiments, there are more evolved humans. With Aki gone, HYOU4 has attempted to step up. But, it won't be long before the general public realize something is wrong."

"Indeed, especially with the media on your trail. Your having a hard time aren't you beautiful?"

Sumire sighs deeply. "Mm, I know Ryuuji-kun is doing his best to cover for me in star town. But now that I have routed out the troublemakers in the main branch. I have had a lot to do."

"Your wearing make up to conceal your dark circles. Does Terashima know you haven't been sleeping?"

Sumire laughed weakly. "Mm of course he knows, sometimes he stays up with me. But he can't do that all the time."

"Why not? I would."

Her gaze softens at Toh's immediate reply. "I know you would, you've done so before. But Yuhi has work, he's been incredibly busy since returning. I tell him to sleep otherwise I will get mad, and there are some days where he can barely make it to the room before collapsing on the bed."

Toh's gaze clouded and Sumire understood what he was thinking. She took a deep breath before speaking into his mind.

'Is me sharing a bed with Yuhi-san upsetting you?'

Toh paused and gave a low dark chuckle.

'I was thinking what it would be like to have you on my bed again beautiful.'

'I can stay over when this event ends if you want?'

'Beautiful, as much as I would love that. You have to remember, Terashima is your boyfriend not me. You don't have to be so considerate.'

'I know, but it's not like you will do anything to me.'

'Who knows beautiful? I have been in a bad mood recently.'

Even without him specifically saying it, Sumire understood. It's because of Yuhi-san. Toh escaping to go abroad right when Yuhi came back was already a huge sign. But, when he came back and acted normal. Sumire thought she could continue remaining oblivious.

'I trust you Toh.'

Sometimes she thinks she trusts him more than herself, more than Yuhi-san. It's wrong to have such thoughts but she can't stop them. Ever since she returned from being kidnapped, Sumire realized that there was no need to suppress her thoughts anymore.

Before Norah and her switched back, Norah abruptly told her. 'You love him don't you? That's why no matter how much Lex tries, he won't win you over.'

She exhales deeply. She really does feel like a sinful woman. How can she fall in love with two people at the same time? Then again, it doesn't help that she was still in love with Yuhi-san when she started dating Toh.

'Beautiful, what are you thinking?'

'About the date I should stay over. I have been busy, but I can make time you know?'

'What if I refuse you entry?'

'That doesn't work since I have the keys.'

'And if I change everything?'

'I'll pick the lock.;

Toh exhaled deeply and pulled her closer to him. "I'll kiss you right here if you keep misbehaving."

"Then kiss me, I'm not afraid."

Toh looked really troubled at her words and she knew she was making it hard for him. But, he has been withering away without her. She can't let this continue. Her thoughts break off when Toh suddenly leaned forward and she felt her heart beat increase.

If the others weren't paying attention to them, they were now.

Sumire closed her eyes, waiting for the familiar sensation on her lips but it never happened. Even though she felt how close his lips were to hers, instead she felt something soft on her forehead.

She opened her eyes. "I have taken too much of your time already, the leading star of this event has other dances."

"I-"

"Thank you for the first dance."

Before she could say another word, Toh is already walking away. She felt tears well up in her eyes. It would be bad if she starts crying here, so many people are watching her every move. Everyone is- she has to stay strong. Her thoughts break off when someone wrapped their cloak around her head, shielding her.

It was Hino.

"Yuhi's waiting for you. Go."

Sumire nodded gratefully as she exited the hall quickly. The moment she did she was pulled into a familiar pair of arms. She didn't need to look up to know who it was. The tears she had been holding back all came spilling.

Yuhi wrapped his arms around her waist and mumbled sweet words. But all she could think about was Toh's lonely back as he walked away.

Is there truly nothing she can do for him right now?