I could get used to that

TOH

Moreover, recently he has learned the reason why she is so good at designing.

A scholarship art student, who won the middle school national art contest. It's no wonder her fashion sense is good. Most art students have a good sense of what looks good, and what clothes to mix and match. When he first met Sumire she wore rather plain clothes, with dull colours. But she matched very well. 

After a relaxing bath, they both return to the room. It only took a split moment after seeing the girl in his shirt, to pin her down onto the bed and start kissing her.

"Sumire."

"Y-yes?" Sumire stammered.

Toh chuckled. "You react more when I say your name."

"Don't tease me."

Why does she still turn so red? They've done this so many times already. It's refreshing, her reactions to everything he does to her will never get old. There are times where he wonders if he will continue being fascinated by everything she does. With his personality, won't he eventually get bored? How many subjects did he observe that seemed fascinating at first, only to realize that they are the same as all the others?

Toh shakes the thought out of his mind. Sumire is different from all of them. Those other subjects fascinated him but not like this.

She is even redder now than when they were in the bath.

"Sumire."

"Y-yes--ouch I bit my tongue."

Toh chuckled. "Why are you so nervous?"

"I don't uh, know what your thinking

sometimes."

"And that frightens you?"

Sumire nodded slowly. "Oh, I'm not scared of you." She quickly added. "What I mean is, I don't know the signs of when you want to do something or not."

His gaze softened at her considerate thought. "I'm happy you're thinking of my needs so much. But nothing has changed, when we do anything it will be on your terms."

"Um, but just then--"

"However, occasionally I may kiss you for longer in other places, not just your lips. Is that acceptable to you?"

Sumire slowly nodded her head. "I-I think I should sleep now."

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Thursday 4th May

Since it's her, Toh made sure to inspect her for any injuries when she was sleeping. When he finds signs of self harm on her leg. He confines her to his place for a few days. Surprisingly, Sumire didn't kick up a fuss. It seems she is more exhausted than he thought. 

'As I thought, she has been throwing up a lot.' Normally he would chase after her. But if Sumire felt vulnerable and exposed at night. Toh knew that she definitely didn't want people seeing her like this during the day. So, he waited until she returned to the bed and glanced over. She shut her eyes so quickly. But, it isn't long before she is kicking and screaming again. Toh has lost count how many times this has happened the last few days.

Toh pulled her closer, tucking her firmly in his embrace.

"Sumire, you're not alone. I'm here. I'm here."

"Toh, Toh." Sumire sobbed.

"Ssh." He gently caressed her hair and ran his hands down her back.

It takes her a few minutes to calm down, like usual. Just like usual, she looks so regretful.

He can almost see it in her eyes. Her silent plea. 'Don't throw me away because of this.'

She is so silly. He could never leave her. It's impossible already.

"I'm sorry for ruining your shirt." Sumire apologized.

Toh shakes his head. "I can always make a new one. Or, if you truly feel bad. Maybe you can make me one?"

Her skills are getting better. Besides, he likes the idea of wearing something she made. If anybody heard those words they would think he was going crazy. He has always been very picky about 

"I can do that!" Sumire agreed. "Can I kiss you?"

"Sure beautiful, do whatever you want."

Toh watched her stare at his lips for a few seconds. She seemed to be debating about something before she sighed, and then shrugged her shoulders. Slipping her cloak off, and wrapping her arms around his neck.

Sumire isn't good with acts of affection. But, she is certainly getting better. She had always been good at kissing.

The thing is, he didn't even realize he enjoyed kissing until he met her. He seldom recalled kissing any of his past women for longer than necessary.

On the other hand, with Sumire. He could kiss her for hours and still not get tired of it.

How many different ways are there to kiss another person? Sumire teaches him something new each time

"I-I could get used to that." Sumire said breathlessly as she drew back.

Toh chuckled. "I think you are already." He traced her bottom lip sensually, causing her already red face to redden. "Beautiful."

"You're in a teasing mood."

He shakes his head. "Weren't you the one who started this?"

Sumire sighed deeply. "I know right? What did I get myself into."

"Something nice, right?"

She sighed again but nodded. 

"How is your injury? Does it still hurt?" Toh asked.

"Mmm, a little. But, I think I'll be fine moving around in a day or two."

"That's a shame. I've enjoyed carrying you in my arms everywhere."

"That was unnecessary, I could still walk."

She seems to be in a grumpy mood. Toh kissed her forehead gently. "I'll cook breakfast, you go take a bath."

Sumire nodded and left his arms. The absence of her warmth made him frown. He really is becoming obsessed with her, it's intriguing but at the same time dangerous. Dangerous because he just received word regarding his first proper job in a long time from Lucifer. If he takes care of it quickly, Sumire doesn't have to find out.

While she knows of his involvement in the underworld and his past. She doesn't know the extent of what he can do. What he has to do, in order to remain in the Black alice organisation. Shattering people's minds, until they are nothing but a shell of their former self. Shattering them so they can't fight back.

'I never thought about it too deeply before, my past before I met Sumire. But, ever since I met her. I realized how Lucifer has manipulated me into using my abilities.' There are all sorts of bad rumors about Aki. But unlike Lucifer, Toh has noted that the Holy knights members have free reign on what they can say and do.