I feel so out of place in here...
The place was filled with women eating, dancing, talking in the most beautiful outfits one could imagine, expensive jewelry shamelessly hanging on their ears, and around their necks, with the men dressed in the equally expensive manner. Small amount of laughter echoed through the room, and for a moment you thought it could be because of your lack of precious stones, and hopefully decent dress but you quickly started ignoring that thought since something else occupied your mind.
Johan.
To be precise, his behavior in the car. It was so out of character of him to say something like that, to be so physically close to you....
The Johan you knew was close to you but he always kept a certain distance from you as well. Both physically and mentally. He had never spoken about himself unless you asked a certain question, and even when you asked, he would have always given the minimum of information. Logically, you assumed, he just did not want to talk about his past too much so you eventually stopped asking those questions.
What did he mean when he said 'So similar yet so different'?
Was he able to see the reflection of himself in you?
And perfect match?
Could he possible like you in some kind of a romantic way?
"_________, is something the matter? You seem to be awfully quiet ever since we came in. Do you not like restaurant Königshof [1]?" Johan's honey like voice cut the tenseness which was surrounding you, making you feel a bit more relaxed once again. His long fingers slipped to the glass of red wine, as his blue eyes stared into you, making you felt as if a strange kind of bond was forming between you and the young man. He rose up the glass, and took a small sip of liquid inside, breaking the eye contact.
Slightly shaking your head, you gave him a small comforting smile "Nothing. I just... have never been in a place this before. That's all. Maybe...I kinda feel as if I don't belong in here..." you trailed off, staring into your own glass.
I feel like a pig surrounded by the wolves who haven't eaten for a long time!
"Oh, but my dear ________, you are above people like this. If anything, they should feel honored to be with someone like you in the same room."
Why have I done to make you think so highly of me? I am just a weak human, trying to be above the world's problems by keeping distance from anything...
"I don't get why all the boys droll over her so much. I mean, just look at her! Who does she think she is? Being always so distant from everyone. I bet she think she is above us because of her grades."
"She is so odd."
You slightly bit your bottom lip, remembering the way girls used to talk about you in the high school. Your eyes met with Johan's once again as you smiled slightly. It did not matter what others think. If Johan held a high respect for you then that was enough.
Thank you, Johan. I wish I could tell you how much you mean to me.
You entered my world without a question, keep giving me this new reason to fight in life...This feeling of warmness...Only you can make me feel this way...
"I am relieved that you are fine." a small and sad smile made its way onto your face "But I can't help but being curious, what happened in the library? Was someone trying to kill Schuwald?"
As if on cue, a black waiter placed your and Johan's dinner on the table. He wished for both of you to enjoy your meal, and left to serve another people.
"I hope you will enjoy Wagyu beef [2] . I heard it's a very popular in Japan. I thought you might want to want something like this once in a while."
"I hope there is left some of the dinner..."
"Ah! Wagyu! Some of my favourite meals. Thanks!"
You showed a small grin to the blonde across you, and nodded "To be honest, I do. I suck at cooking, and this is pretty expensive to buy."
I remember eating this...with someone.
Who are you?
Johan took a bit of the meal in front of him, elegantly holding with his fingers, as he chew, and swallowed it "So you are bad at cooking..."
How can someone look so elegant while doing something so basic?
"Not too much. I know some stuff to make.'' you replied as he let out a small chuckle that was so... his.
You started eating as well, enjoying in every bite you took, and talking with Johan here and there.
"About today's incident at the library..." he finished eating, and looked out of the window, finally answering on your lost forgotten question "it was probably someone's try to kill Schuwald. He is a big role in economy."
"I wonder who...it could be some organization as well. Hopefully, they will be caught..." you trailed off, losing yourself in your thoughts, your eyes slightly narrowed, and focused on the empty plate in front of you "However, wouldn't a gun be more effective? With the fire, one cannot know how many and whose lives will be taken...Their initial goal might not be killing Schuwald after all."
Although you did not notice, the monster's eyes were internally focused on you at the moment.
"Fire, library, many people, closed exits, fear...the chaos."
"That's certainly an interesting way of looking at that."
You looked at Johan with an apologetic smile on your face "I am sorry, didn't want to bring that topic again. This will sounds weird..."
He let another chuckle as his eyes just slightly narrowed at you "Try me."
"I was trying to get into that person's mind. If I am able to see what they saw at the library, then I might find what their motive was. I know, I know, I am weird but this is just a way I do stuff."
"I don't find it odd at all. Besides, who decide what is odd and what is normal? If it's effective then I see no reason why you shouldn't do stuff on your way." he placed enough amount of money on the table, stood up, and offered you a hand as another serene smile crossed his face "Should we walk? The night air seems to be very pleasant tonight."
A/N: First of all, I am very sorry you guys had to wait 5 weeks for this chapter but I was really busy with real life >< I went on a vacation with no internet, was in another country for 2 weeks, got home, got sick so I ended up in hospital, got better, got at my place where I attend Uni, had no internet again for some time...that's it. I guess? XD Anyways, I promise you won't wait this long for the next chapter because we all want to know what will Johan do next ;D
Also, big thanks for everyone who favourite/vote/comment on this story! Those stuff mean a world to me, and I appreciate them a lot <3
[1] - Königshof is a real restaurant in Munich, it's also one of the most expensive restaurant there as well.
[2] - Wagyu Beef is one of the expensive and well known Japanese meal. According to my uncle, restaurant Königshof does have meal from other cultures as well.
