The cover.
From the previous chapter, Kurosaki pulled Teru towards him and hugged her, promising that he will stay by her side from now onwards.
Teru's thoughts "It's the end of an episode and we are back to how we were before. Life is never always smooth sailing and anything can happen. Hi, I'm Kurebayashi Teru, a sixteen years old who wishes for a peaceful and normal life. However, peaceful is not cheap and my life until now has been pretty violence (as she calls how Kyoshi treathened her with a pen knife, how her home was ransacked, how she ended up fighting the school nurse and how Akira kissed her.) and that is why i can't be careless so that if anything were to happen i will not be shocked....
... however, i never thought something like this will happen! (Teru, wearing a bathrobe is sitting formally on a double bed and she looked really flushed.) You will be shocked hearing this. We are in a off-season, quiet and stylish hotel. Note: Not a love hotel. I'm in such a place....
a voice: Teru? Kurosaki top naked with a towel hanging over him, just came out from the bathroom asked: "What's the problem? Why have you been sitting there since just now? I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
... spending the night with Kurosaki only..... how did things ended up like this?"
Teru's narration: Sometime earlier this morning, Kurosaki and i met up with the rest which includes Master, Riko and Andou....
Riko: "Welcome home!" and she gave Kurosaki a punch in the face!
... Then, like how we promised. Everyone wears a smiling face and make peace. Finally, we are back like before. The light of happiness seems to be right before our eyes. Even though so, why is it that at the back of my heart, i feel a tingle of uneasiness? My heart can't seems to feel secure. Why is it so?"
There wasn't time to relax and enjoy in the feeling happiness after reunion. Everyone gathered in a room (which is use by Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications relations, thus it's safe and secured to use for what they are about to discuss.) to discuss about their plans for the future.
With reliable information regarding the revival of JF, they planned for Kurosaki to move alone and goes into hiding (or something). Which will be dangerous and he might not be able to return for a period of time. Teru objects strongly to the plan.
Teru: "I do not want that. Goes into hiding?? Where will Kurosaki be going to hid? I do not want to be separated with Kurosaki. I dislike be separated with Kurosaki even if it is only for awhile. When i finally only get to see him again. I know i've said some willful stuff. I'm sorry. No wait, i know there is there a need for Kurosaki to go into hiding but i do not want to be separated from Kurosai."
Andou: "Get hold of yourself."
Andou asks Teru to leave the room and take a rest as he thinks she is obstructing the discussion. Riko is ask to accompany Teru.
Master: "Oi Andou, What do you plan on doing? You are causing a misunderstanding."
Andou: "Isn't it alright? We can explain later."
Kurosaki: "Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?"
Andou: "We will leave this interesting conversation for later. Lets carry one with out plan."
In another room, with Teru and Riko.
Teru's thoughts "Of course he's angry with me. I feel embarrassed myself."
Riko: "The way Andou speaks is always pretty hash, don't take it to heart. You must be tired since you've not slept since yesterday and today you went all out to bring Kurosaki back. Maybe you should shower and take a nap."
Teru: "I might not be able to sleep. Can i complain to you? I'm a little strange. I've caught Kurosaki and told him my feelings and Kurosaki has actually returned. However, i'm still worried. It doesn't seems real that Kurosaki is beside me. He might disappear again if he left my sight. The scene when everyone gathered and smiling happily can be easily destroyed if i'm careless. I'm thinking of all the negative things and my body felt kind of strange too. My throat is dry the whole day... am i alright Riko san? We can return back like before right?"
Riko: "It's going to be alright. It can't be helped that Teru feels that way. It's natural for a girl. However, it's a pity though, we can't return back to how we are like in the past. It might seems that nothing has change but the path before us is going to be different. You must have already realize it don't you? You have to learn to accept it."
Teru's narration: I find it kind of strange. Why did Riko has that kind of expression (Riko is smiling) when she's listening to my complains. During then, i did not know why."
The discussing is over. Master left and Andou is about to leave soon. Kurosaki is waiting for Master to tell him where he's hideout will be. Andou tells Kurosaki to rest well for the night and Kurosaki questioned Andou why didn't Andou lectured him up until now. Andou tells Kurosaki that he understands Kurosaki's feelings and intention and it might be more effective to leave the lecturing to others.
Andou: "Aren't you surprised by her gentleness and her quriky way of thinking?" (Kurosaki recalls Teru telling him that she does not plan on forgive him instead she plans on telling him thank you.) Don't feel embarrassed for returning. It's Teru who saved you even though you might not have fully recovered....
... Daisy. You will stay by her side forever. Don't feel embrassed. Welcome home. From now on, it will be your duty to protect her right?"
Kurosaki: "That's needless to say. I never plan on giving her to anyone else."
Andou: "She seems kind of strange in the afternoon. You might not be able to see her for sometime when our plan starts and please put in few good words for me. I was a little hash just now."
Riko: "Tasuku. I'm just about to call you over."
Kurosaki: "Why? Did something happened to Teru?"
Riko: "I think i've said things which i shouldn't and i didn't know Teru will be so... It's the first time seeing her like this. You will be shock too. It's better for you not to see her now."
Kurosaki: "What are you talking about?" and he rushes into the room to see Teru despite Riko pulling him back.
In the room, Kurosaki: "Teru!"
Teru: "Welcome back Riko san. Riko san is right. It really feels great after a bath."
In front of Kurosaki's eyes is Teru out of show in a bathrobe. (LOL)
Teru, flushed seeing it's Kurosaki instead of Riko. Kurosaki rushes out but Riko slammed the door in his face leaving Kurosaki and Teru locked in the room over night! Riko told Kurosaki this is his first hideout and he needs to be on guard as there is a high possibility that Teru is the enemy's target. She also told Kurosaki that Teru is feeling insecure and the fact that Kurosaki has returned doesn't feels real to Teru.
Teru: "Ah no.. ah no... Kurosaki... Where is Riko san? Shouldn't i be going home soon?"
Kurosaki blushing: "Eh Teru, shouldn't you change out of your bathrobe once you are out from the bath? Things turned out to be kind of troublesome with only the both of us in the room tonight. Do not feel shaken as there is a reason and i will explain it to you.... Maybe i should take a bath first."
And that is how Teru ended up in a bathrobe sitting on a double bed while Kurosaki, half naked coming out from the bathroom.
Kurosaki explained to Teru that they are both in hideout tonight.
Kurosaki: "You will sleep on the bed while i will sleep on the sofa."
Teru: "Wait, I shall sleep on the sofa..."
Kurosaki: "No. This is the rule when you are hiding out with me."
Teru: "But you can't sleep well on a sofa right? and you will have bodyache. How about the both of us sleep on the bed?"
Kurosaki: "What brainless thing are you saying."
Teru: "It's alright..."
Kurosaki pinches Teru's nose: "A girls shouldn't say such things. It can't be that you don't know the meaning of that right? It's alright. Go to bed now."
Teru: "um." and she blushes.
Kurosaki: "Don't worry Teru. I will be here."
Teru: "Eh, Kurosaki... will be here until i fall asleep?"
Kurosaki: "Hahah. I can do that if you want but that's not what i mean. I will not disappear from your side second time again. I swear. I can tell you repeatedly....
... I've been thinking since just now, how to make you feel safe. Teru, can you tell me? What do you want me to do? I will do anything." with his hands on Teru's face.
Teru: "Just this way, Be by my side till i fall asleep. I will fall asleep soon. So just for this short period of time and can i borrow this big hand of yours?"
Kurosaki: "Of course you can but don't do anything funny like dig your nose or something."
Teru: "A lot of things happened today. Kurosaki, welcome home. I can finally feel relief feeling your touch. It finally feels real that Kurosaki is back. I want to have Kurosaki all by myself today. I want to feel your touch more and your voice... from now on, about Kurosaki... i will..." and Teru fell alseep.
Kurosaki blushes wondering what Teru's going to say about him.. form now on.... and is shocked that Teru actually fell asleep!
Kurosaki: "It's not a time to fall asleep now when i'm concerned about what you are going to say. Hey! be responsible!"
Kurosaki: "Hey! Are you asleep? Not waking up? You can let go of my hand now.... What are you talking about saying having me all for yourself... BAKA... what do you think i am? I'm yours." and he kisses Teru's hand. *so sweet* so gentle*
Narration "Even though it's only a little. It's a little different up until now. I can feel your warmth being closer to you."
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I know i used to do more detailed summaries but i hope you are fine with this. =P
I love the top naked Kurosaki who just came out from the bath room *nose bleed* , i love the Kurosaki who's always worried about Teru, i love the Kurosaki who's always ready to protect Teru and i love the Kurosaki who is always so gentle towards Teru. The pinching of nose and the kiss on the hand... *heart meltz*
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