Fire and Ice

Tangled Threads

Asahi was gently leading Tsuki into his penthouse, a rather high end place, most likely bought from the prize money won from BLUE. He was holding her wrist as Tsuki allowed herself to be led by Asahi.

Just like the old days.

Aoi had returned to his place that he shared with Blake after he made sure things were alright between the two. Aoi had told Tsuki to call him if anything came up.

Asahi opened the door to his house before he broke the silence between the two. "...I didn't know Aoi would send you." Asahi's tone was surprised, as if unbelieving that Tsuki was in his house.

Asahi found himself staring at Tsuki's dark purple eyes in amazement. "...Sorry. I just stared into your eyes."

"A-chan... I'm just happy I get to see you right now." Tsuki said as Asahi realized that the he was still holding onto Tsuki's wrist.

"I never expected you to come to my house." Asahi released the girl's wrist before nervously laughing, placing a hand to the back of his head. "I feel a bit nervous... to see you after all that's happened. I thought you would've never wanted to see me... Wasn't it dangerous on the way here? You only just landed as well... you must be tired..."

"Aoi made sure I was safe." Tsuki answered, tilting her head.

"Is that so? That's good." Asahi smiled slightly. "Oh sorry... I'm just.. still in disbelief."

"It would've been better if I went to pick you up... Hearing you would be in the same city as me... I would always run back to you... even when you're supposed to be hating me... and I'm supposed to be hating you."

"Anyways... what did you come here for? Did you need something?" Asahi asked.

"I was talking with Papa... and Aoi and Aoi told me you were having a hard time so I flew over because I got worried." Tsuki answered.

"So... Aoi and Joichiro told you." Asahi's eyes widened slightly. "I didn't realize that.. but I'm happy that you're worried about me. I'm glad you're here safe. Welcome back to America Tsuki." Asahi greeted Tsuki.

"You flew all the way from Japan and running around the city.... you should rest up. I'll make you some tea."

"Your place... is kind of amazing." Tsuki looked around the penthouse.

"Do you like it?" Asahi asked. "I bought it last year, using the funds and the prize money. Camille, Aeri and Blake, Aoi both have their own homes, with their own funds."

"If you want, I have a private garden nearby. It's full of the lavenders and bellflowers from the orphanage that I was cultivating."

"Whenever I saw it, I was reminded of you." Asahi smiled as he realized something.

"Oh... did you eat dinner yet? Please feel free at home." Asahi said. "I can order anything you want... or I can cook anything you want. If it's ok, I'd like you to stay here today... just tell me what you want. I can provide you anything..."

"I never expected you to come, but now that you're here, I'd hate for you to leave. You don't have a place to go right?"

"Y-yeah...I did come here a bit last second..." Tsuki confessed. "If you don't mind... I'll stay."

"I promise I won't do anything to you... if you're worried about that." Asahi smiled. "The bathroom is down the hall. I'll help you bring your things to the guest room while you relax then? I'll prepare dinner for you afterwards... don't worry, real food.. not the food I made before."

"Okay..." Tsuki nodded as she sat down on the couch when her phone started ringing. When she picked it up, she could hear Tsukasa's voice on the other line.