Would She Have the Heart to Leave?

The lights began sneaking through the crack of dawn, slowly illuminating the city that was blanketed in the remaining darkness of the previous night. The lives in the city started to move at their own pace again, regaining the hustle and bustle of yesterday.

Inside a room of a five stars hotel, a tall figure was deeply sleeping on a bed. From time to time, he would change his positions, finding the most comfortable one. In the end, the man settled by laying on his stomach and hugged a pillow tightly.

Knock! Knock!

"..." 

Knock! Knock!

"Brother Ryuu! Open the door!" A voice sounded so urgent from the outside of the door.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

"BROTHER RYUU!"

"..."

Ryuu was stirred awake by the incessant knockings. Although the distance between the door and his bed was far, Riku had successfully transferred the sound of her loud yellings to him.