It was late during the night, and you heard fumbling going on. Not above you, but beside you. Slightly irritated as these noises continued, you tossed and turned, before finally rising.

"What's going on??" You sneaked a glance at your alarm clock. "It's two AM!" Scooting to the end of the bed, you had slipped on your white bedroom slippers, and decided to check out the commotion. Part of your body argued with one another, as you made reluctant steps.

Now outside, the noises grew louder. While peering down the hallway with cricket noises filling your ears, the culprit for your discomfort was one door down; Seiichiro's home.

The [H/C]-haired young girl squinted her eyes. "What is he doing...?" You asked aloud, all while approaching the door. As your feet stopped at the doormatts, a gentle knock would be heard from your side.

You waited.

All movements within his house suddenly grew quiet.

Seconds lasted for decades, feeling sort of nervous that you came alone so late. Improper subjects breached your mind, altering your previously normal skin complexion. "H-Hold on, now's not the time!" 

Just as you were putting down your feelings, the door ahead of you had unlocked, and eventually it parted open. Yellow eyes stared at you for quite some time, as his eyebrow remained raised. "Hello? What's up?" Seiichiro inquired, earning your full attention. 'She's been visiting me a lot recently...'

You wouldn't admit it, but even his gaze made you feel a bit nervous. "I was just hearing a lot of noise... is everything alright in there?"

Seiichiro nodded his head. "Oh- Sorry about that, I was actually moving things around. Y'know, typical rennovation. I'll be more quiet." He had then sent you a small smile. "But, you should..."

"You should...."

As you listened, you tilted your head, realizing that he was attempting to speak out to you. Seiichiro would eye your pajamas from top to bottom, while a blush spread across his face like wildfire. Noticeably, his body would have been trembling from excitement.

"Ne... Nevermind, go to sleep before you end up sleep deprived. Good night!"

"I should say the sa-" Seiichiro quickly closed the door, causing a quiet yet abrupt noise. Blinking profusely, you began to collect your thoughts, a hand placed to your cheek. "He's acting so strange... I wonder what it is.."

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the door, Seiichiro leaned against the wood, his head lowered. One of his hands reached to grip onto his jacket on his left side, while the other grasped onto his white hair almost desperately, as if he was breaking down.

"..."

"Calm down... I.. need to .. keep calm.."

He breathlessly whispered. Seiichiro closed his eyes gently, listening closely as you had began to walk away from his doorway and back into your own abode. In an instant, he began to reminisce on your attire.

It was then did his dog began to bark uncontrollably, earning his attention. As Kazuma barked, frequent noises of what sounded to be chains vigorously clattered, causing Seiichiro to sigh deeply as he slowly leaned away.

"Ah..."

His hand which had been firmly holding onto his locks had lowered, and it eventually delve into his pocket.

Reaching out of it would reveal two black gloves.

Tuesday, November 12th.
>[Time: 7:02AM]<

It was finally the next morning. You were up a little earlier this time, as a strange filling currently overthrow you. Something felt off. Very off.

As you flattened your skirt and adjusted your hair, you started to leave for school, prepared to face a new day. And just as you left through your door, you'd meet with a boy who leaned against his closed door, like he was waiting for you.

"Oh, morning [L/N]." Seiichiro spoke with a small grin, causing you to return his greeting with a smile. "Morning. I take it you're walking with me?"

In a short response, the male would nod his head, remaining a content face so you wouldn't read into his thoughts. After all, what had happened the other day was an unknowing burden, weighing on your mind.

The two of you began to make your way down the steps, meanwhile you placed a hand to your chin. "By the way, Yuuki, have you been hearing things up in your attic recently? I've been hearing faint noises in mine... it worries me."

To your surprise, Seiichiro snapped his head towards you. In an instant, his golden-yellow hues would grow faint, and his pace would slow, until he came to an abrupt stop. "...Noises? No, not in mine. What ... do you think is up there?"

Turning around after noticing he had stopped, you pondered about his inquiry, humming quietly. "Mmn.. I dunno... I thought it was a rodent or something... so I went to take a look. But.. there was no trace of any." Your gaze looked away, meanwhile Seiichiro began to approach you.

Suddenly, you felt a hand to your head, it didn't take long until he gently stroked it, while forcing your head into his direction. He smiled. "You're such a worrywart. It's probably due to the wood supporting the roof, the previous owners had yet to get it fixed." Seiichiro stopped talking for a moment, but within time his lips parted. "Try not to go up there again for your own safety."

Confused by the sudden stroke of your head, your thoughts would have cleared in an instant. "Right, thank you!" Now turning back around, you proceeded to walk down the sidewalks, unbeknownst to you, a sigh from relief slipped past the lips belonging to Seiichiro.

"I just need to maintain this facade.. and it'll be okay. And if worst comes to worst... I'll have to hurt [Y/N] a little." He then glanced towards his open palm, before eventually raising his hand to his cheek, gently nuzzling against it.

"She'll understand..."

By the time you peered back at the other, he'd already been seen following behind you, his hands wrapped behind his head. He lifted a brow. "What is it?" Not speaking another word, you shook your head, and continued yet again.

'I hope he's alright.. He seems a bit off today...'

As the both of you reached the school, up ahead, you noticed a familiar classmate standing near the gates, waving brightly with a smile on her face. It was Kirigiri. Seiichiro would curiously glance over and at you, who forced a small, nervous grin. "It's Yatsouba..."

As the two of you reached her, the more nervous she had gotten while in the presence of her lover. "G.. Good morning, Seii-" Her warming greeting was forced to a halt while witnessing her boyfriend walk by her as if she was a ghost. Kirigiri's eyes would have widened, her body paralyzed in shock.

Seiichiro would look back at you, who was in just enough shock as the other. "S-Seii, why are you... avoiding me? Aren't you going to say good morning?  We are dating, after all..!"

"..."

Suddenly, the male would blink, looking genuinely surprised. But within time, he approached her slowly, his gaze nearly demanding for her to put down her mental struggling. His lips were now in a firm, grim line, and he leaned forward just slightly, making sure the next words he spoke were engraved into her head.

"About that; let's break up."

You covered your mouth, twisting your head away. They're talking about serious, as well as sensitive subjects, should you leave? It was the right thing to do. Attempting to erase your presence and scurry by, Seiichiro would grab onto your wrist, instantly halting you.

Something about his touch made your heart drop. His hand was warm, and yet he felt so cold during the moment.
Kirigiri would remain speechless, clearly in despair by his proposal. Her eyelashes batted in attempts to preven tears, while the look of great pain overlapped her expression. "..O.. Okay..."

She was afraid to argue back at him.

The male with yellow eyes looked over at you, slithering his hand down to intertwine his fingers with yours. This movement caused you to coil with shivers. "Me and [L/N] are dating now. It's best if you leave us alone."

Kirigiri shot her wide, oceanic hues at you, unresponsive due to building hatred. These confusing, and misleading twists he threw at you couldn't have been any worse. Bewilderment overthrew your embarrassment, part of you wanted someone to save you from such a situation. "W..What..?!"

"We're dating?!"

[Chapter END]