42 Thirsty (1/2)
*UNEDITED*
”Only in the dark
Do I dare look at you in secret across the stage.
Only deep inside
Do I dare to avoid the cold masks
The relationship makes me sad.”
What is this? She has never heard a voice like this before. Sumire thought she already knew the extent of Terashima Yuhi's capabilities as a singer. But this is something else. Could he always sing like this? The last time she heard him sing was only a few months back. Sure in the time since Mamoru passed away, she avoided listening to music. But even then, this is very surprising.
”Desperate and fascinated.
In what name can I give you a hug?
If I'm doomed not to shake off the yoak
I can't help but keep indulging in your eyes.
Be a brave butterfly..”
A voice like this deserves more than just praise. How can a boy's voice sound so gentle and soothing?
”Going to fall for me?”
Sumire looked away. ”Don't speak like that.”
Yuhi laughed and brushed his hands across her cheeks. ”Did you like it?”
”Yes.”
Of course she liked it. She didn't think anybody could sing that way. Terashima Yuhi is truly the number one singer in the entertainment world. Nobody can match that voice of his. Not even the last number one Ahoji Francis could sing such high notes with ease. 'That gentleness too.' Her gaze softened. It seems like she will learn a lot from this person.
”Yuhi, do you like singing?” Sumire asked.
”Yeah.” Yuhi nodded. He rubbed the back of his neck. ”Though I'm not the type to express it, I do like it a lot.”
'I can tell.' Only somebody who loves music can sing like that. It was only a brief few lines of the song, and yet Sumire felt so many deep emotions behind his singing. The message this person is trying to convey, towards the person he loves? Just now was he singing for--- Sumire shook her head. Yuhi isn't that honest. Besides if he wanted to tell her his feelings, he wouldn't have to do it through a song.
Her thoughts broke off when Yuhi slumped his head on her shoulders. Ah..
”Hey, stay still. I'm tired. Or do you want me to borrow you lap instead?”
Sumire frantically shook her head.
”You don't have to reject me that strongly.”
'Should I offer my lap?' But, that's far too embarrassing. Besides, Yuhi is getting a bit too close and too comfortable with her. Her gaze fell on his face and she saw faint dark circles under his eyes. ”Not sleeping well?”
”Mmm.”
”Yuhi, if you want to sleep properly, go to the bedroom.”
”Then, you join me.”
Sumire sighed. ”So spoilt.”
Yuhi responded by laughing.
”Tell me something Yuhi..”
”Yeah?”
How long do you intend to wait? Sumire shook her head. Did he not already give her an answer to that the other day? He said he would wait forever, even if she was old and grey. The response was very sweet. Anybody who heard that line would fall for him immediately. Indeed she was moved by those words. Her thoughts broke off when she noticed Yuhi's hand casually getting closer. Sumire sighed and hesitantly grabbed hold of it.
”It seems like you're quite honest today.”
”No.” Sumire muttered. ”I'm just tired.”
”Tired?” Yuhi repeated. ”Are you sure you don't want to go back to sleep? You do realize it is the weekend right?”
”Then I guess I can go back to sleep.”
She can't possibly ask him to join her. But will she be able to sleep peacefully without him? Sumire felt his arms wrap around her waist, he buried his face in her neck and mumbled. ”Wait for me upstairs.”