Innocent in the Dark

Chapter 10

Shuuichi's POV

Turns out I didn't go to Alex's house I just avoided everyone especially Kurama. I thought by now he would come and confront me but he never did. I just stay in my room all day. He never once knocked or bothered to check on me and it's been two days since…since she came. Koenma planned all of this I bet. I made another cut on myself out of hatred of myself.

I don't do anything except place new cuts on my arm until I pass out from blood loss. I think that I've gotten thinner and paler than normal from all the blood loss but I don't care. It's all I can do. I can't talk to my demon personality because he said that our personalities are already one and we can't talk any more. It leaves me with only my knives and razors. They're the only things that are becoming very friendly.

I heard the phone ring but I didn't bother to answer it. Kurama was there and if not there was also Anna. I think that's what she said her name was. "Shuuichi?" I heard Kurama call. Holy shit! I rushed to put my knives away and hid the blood stains from sight. I could use my powers to do that but I didn't think of it.

I opened the door and saw Kurama standing there with the cordless phone in hand. "Here it's someone claiming to be your friend, said his name is Karl." He handed me the phone.

"Thanks." I took the phone and shut the door so he won't hear the conversation and locked the door so he won't come in. I remembered that Alex said that her brother's name is Karl so it must be her. She said that she'd call me using that name. "Moshi, moshi?" I said.

"Hey Shuuichi how's it going?" Alex said from the other line.

"Fine." I said.

"Hey are you okay? I could call another time if you're not feeling well." She said in concern. I smiled a real smile in a long time at her concern.

"No actually I was feeling kinda lonely these past two days so I'm glad you called." I said. I know that Kurama wouldn't hear it since I made this room soundproof.

"Really? Well then I'm happy to be there for you. I was thinking if you want to hang around today? If that's not asking much. I mean I'm suppose to be your enemy but somehow I can't. Nii-sama doesn't mind at all so no need to worry about him. Anyways, can you?"

"Sure! I have nothing else planned today. Where should I meet you?"

"The park."

"Okay I'll be there in ten minutes ja."

After hearing her say bye I hung up the phone and started to get changed. I put on black jeans and a black long sleeved shirt to cover the extra cuts around my body. I don't want it to bleed through and someone sees it. That's what the dark shirt is for. I think I need to get new clothes these aren't starting to fit me anymore they're a little loose. I grabbed the phone, so Kurama won't come in my room to see blood stains all over, and went out.

I went into the kitchen to put back the phone. I saw Kurama sitting down eating. Anna I think is in the shower, I heard the water running. I didn't give him a glance and just started to walk out. "Where are you going?" he asked me. Was that concern I heard in his voice? No it must be my imagination. I paused and turned around to face him.

"Nowhere, just out is all." I then continued walking and went out the door. I had a bad feeling about this but I don't care any more. Everything happens for a reason and I hate it.

I immediately bolted as soon I was out the door. I wanted to get away from there and I was hoping that Alex and her brother would actually come and get me that way I'll be out of Kurama's way for good. I want to be back in my old house where they blew it up but it was better staying there. Koenma said that he'd be fixing it but I don't see anything being done. He's doing this on purpose.

I ran blindly to the park. My feet were familiar with it so I didn't need to think to get there. I made it without traffic hitting me seems like no one is on my side today. I spotted Alex. She was talking with another person I couldn't see who it is because the other person's back was facing me. The other person looked very familiar to me but I couldn't place it. The only thing that came to mind was kaa-san but that's impossible. She died. I sighed sadly remembering she died because of me.

Alex didn't notice me yet. I was deciding to call her name but she said my name and it wasn't toward me. I hid in the bushes to where I could see the other person but they can't spot me. This isn't my style but still. I took a quick glance at the person. I stared in surprise. My kaa-san was standing right there talking to Alex?! Is that her? That's impossible though, she…she's dead.

I listened in to the conversation. "Onee-san why are you going against us?" Alex said. Onee-san?

"Because what you're doing is wrong. Why do you side with Karl?"

"Nii-sama is right though. I'm sure back then if you didn't become human you'd side with us. Shiori." That's my kaa-san's name. How…

"Look I picked up priorities to protect like Shuuichi. The only thing I'm glad about is that he's leaning more towards you than Koenma. That bastard doesn't know what he's dealing with."

"See you still have it in you. Why don't you side with us?"

"Because I think things should stay the way they are. I'm leaving." She started walking away.

"Listen Minamino Shiori you should really consider the offer. Staying here hiding behind that cloak isn't going to get you anywhere." Alex said. But how can mom be alive. I saw her pause to turn to face Alex. "I have gotten somewhere I just hope that it all works out and that the both of you would come to your senses an-"

A twig snapped. Shit! I stepped on the twig and fell loosing my balance. At least I didn't fall backwards they would've seen me. "Who's there?" Alex called out.

I ran out the opposite direction from them. I didn't want them to know that I've been eavesdropping on their tête-à-tête. Somehow again, nothing is on my side today because they recognized me. "Shuuichi!" they both said at the same time. I just kept running hoping I'll end up somewhere.

Of course running blindly isn't the best way. I didn't see the car coming towards me until it hit me. The last thing I heard was my name being yelled before blacking out.

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Kurama's POV

I was thinking about Shuuichi. I was worried because I never saw him come out of his room for two days. I think he leaves out early and doesn't come back until late at night. When the phone rang earlier the voice sounded so familiar but I couldn't place it.

When I actually saw him come out of the room he didn't look too well. He was pale. I picked up a scent of blood but I didn't think that was the case. Of course that is until I looked in his bedroom. Not even a lock could keep me away. I saw bloodstains on the sheets and drips on the floor. The scent of blood was heavy in his room.

The phone rang. I decided to answer it. There was nothing better to do while waiting for Shuuichi. "Hello?"

"Kurama, this is Shiori. Come to the nearby hospital quick. Shuuichi was in an accident." She hung up and I did too. I instantly grabbed my coat and rushed over to the nearby hospital.

When I arrived I saw Shiori waiting for me in the lobby. She got up and motioned me to follow her. I was surprised to see Koenma there. I noticed that Shiori was too.

"You!" she said hissing. I saw Koenma being lifted up. "Hey put me down!" he said. I noticed that he was in his other form.

"Why don't you hang around for a while?" Shiori said. I saw him up against the wall then the wall started to melt and he went right through. It started to become solid again when it bound his arms and legs.

"Who are you? I could have you arrested for this."

"So? Arrest me. I'll just escape like last time, Koenma." She turned her attention to Shuuichi.

"Kurama who is this woman?" he asked me.

"Figure it out yourself." I walked over to the other side of Shuuichi.

I saw his eyes flutter open. He then looked around to his surroundings and turned his attention to both of us. What he said next made my blood run cold. "Um…where am I? Who are you guys? Why is there a guy molded with the wall? Why do you have fox ears mister?" he asked. I heard Shiori gasp.

"You don't remember us?" I said to him in surprise.

"No I'm sorry I don't. The only thing I know is that my name is Shuuichi. That's about it mister." He looks cute naïve. I could take advantage of this but I don't know if Shiori would approve.

What she said took me by surprise. "Shuuichi dear, it's me I'm your mom and Kurama the one next to you is your koibito."

"What?!" She gave me a look that said 'you-better-not-screw-this-up-or-else'.

"He is?"

"Yes Shuu-kun. Maybe after the doctors check you up then we'll take you out of here. I know how much you don't like hospitals."

"Hey would you like let me down now?" Koenma said. I seem to have forgotten about him.

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After Koenma went back to reikai Shiori and I took Shuuichi back to our apartment. Anna was there sitting down. I thought that Koenma would send her somewhere else. "Kurama where have you been?" she asked.

"Picking him up from the hospital." I gestured to the sleeping Shuuichi in my arms.

She looked in Shiori's direction. "Who's she?"

"She's a friend that found Shuuichi injured."

"Oh. Well anyways Koenma arranged a meeting tonight. At Genkai's temple."

"Okay." I walked towards my room since his was covered in bloodstains. I never got a chance to clean it up because Shiori called me. Shiori followed me.

I placed him on the bed. It took some convincing to release him thanks to Shiori's little rant. I was surprised that he didn't break any ribs or any bones. He's very lucky but he only lost his memories. They say that it's only temporary.

"I'll be going now. I'll have the house repaired in two weeks. Since Koenma is a lazy asshole. You better not screw this chance." She said before walking out.

She's right I better not screw up this chance. I just hope that Anna doesn't jump me. I lied down beside Shuuichi. I put a possessive arm around his waist and instantly went to sleep.

Shuuichi's POV

I snuggled up to the warmth that was right next to me. I didn't want to wake up ever. But I couldn't go back to sleep.

I tried to get up but found that I couldn't. I looked to what was holding me down I immediately blushed when I remembered a few hours ago at the hospital. I tried to move his arm from my waist, he just held on tighter. I blushed harder.

I shook him a bit to wake him up and it didn't work. "Kurama-san, please wake up." I pleaded.

That didn't work. "Kurama-san." I whispered in his ear then blew on it. His fox ears are cute! I got no reaction.

Okay that didn't work either. I had no other option. I gave him a kiss. I felt him smirk. Before I could pull away he put his hand behind my head and held me there. I gasp. He took this to his advantage and slipped his tongue in my mouth.

After a while we broke off for much needed oxygen. I lied on top of him and rested my head on his chest. "I hate you." I said.

He chuckled. "You initiated it."

I crossed my arms and rested my chin on it looking at Kurama. "I was trying to wake you up but you didn't so that was the only option I had left."

"C'mon I have a meeting to get to and need to bathe. Care to join me?"

Before I could respond he sat up from under me and carried me up.

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