TOH
There were so many signs before, and if what Lucien said is correct- No, he doesn't have to doubt Lucien's words. It would all make sense after all. Lucien is certainly correct. After all, even though Sumire has experienced a lot in this life. Her fear, and the darkness in her heart doesn't match most of her experiences. It felt like there was something more.
At first, he assumed that Sumire still wasn't comfortable telling him everything. But recently he realized that Sumire confined in everything already.
"The last one, are you referring to Lucifer?"
Lucien nodded. "Not just the first one. All three."
What? Lucifer did those things to her?
"And he still wants her now?" Toh said in disbelief.
Lucien exhales deeply. "Correct, Lucifer believes that despite everything that he did to her in the past lives, he still owns her. Or so I would like to say. But, the current him does not remember what he has done."
Toh frowns. "That doesn't excuse what he has done though."
"Exactly. You do not need to worry, as long as I am occupying his body too. I can keep him under control."
"Is the reason why he has been acting uncontrollable recently because he is starting to remember?" Toh wondered.
"I believe, the seed of desire, the madness is coming back. But, slowly."
Toh looks at him skeptically. "That sounds like a problem to me."
"That is why I am risking speaking about this now. You must take her away."
"I can't, she has her entire life here. Her dreams-"
"Will any of that matter when she is dead, or worse stripped of all her dignity and pride, and turned into a mindless puppet?"
Toh shuddered at the thought, because he has seen the tyrant version of Lucifer do that before. Lucifer is certainly capable of such a thing.
"You must take her away. I shall tell you what to do, listen carefully. I will not be able to repeat myself, since it will risk him from taking over."
Toh nodded.
"Unfortunately, now is not the time for you to know all of this. For now, these memories will be buried deep down until the right time comes."
Toh immediately understands.
'I wondered why he was being so forthcoming with the information. Of course this is how it ends up.'
"Will I still remember the advice you gave me, about taking her away?"
Lucien nodded. "I shall keep those memories in tac for you, but you will not remember who told you them."
"Alright, go ahead."
Lucien walked over and placed his hand on his head. A blinding white light.
"Please, take care of her for me." Lucien mumbled.
...…
Toh didn't know when he returned, but when he woke up.Sumire was draped across his chest, fast asleep. He looked at his surroundings and found himself on the couch in the living room. His head hurt.
'I went to the organisation to speak with Lucifer. But, I don't recall the contents of the conversation.' At least not everything, he must have received confirmation that Sumire is the one the Lord is looking for. Otherwise he wouldn't have returned.
Feeling a piercing gaze on him, Toh realized that Sumire was awake.
"Hello beautiful, how long have we been sleeping?"
Sumire turned to the clock. "Only twenty minutes. You passed out as soon as you returned. So, I decided to join you."
Toh chuckled and kissed her eyelids. "I apologize for being such a bad host."
Sumire shrugged. "I could always use a nap." She trails off. "If your well enough to take a walk without me, it seems your feeling much better."
"I sense your bitterness beautiful. I apologize for leaving you alone."
"You should, I went through so much trouble taking time off to take care of you." Sumire said.
Right, it's a Thursday. She ought to be in school right now.
"There is still time left in the day, and at night I should be fully healed." Toh said suggestively.
"At night? There's a music show I want to watch."
Toh exhales deeply, at how oblivious she was. But, of course her priority is anything music related. Toh stares at her for a few minutes. She looks exhausted. Even if she has recovered from what happened yesterday, experiencing a life and death situation isn't easy.
He moves Sumire away from his chest. "Just a moment."
Toh walked over to the fridge and took out a box. He happened to pass by the shop she frequently went to with Nagawa. Toh knew the girl avoided going there because of the risk of meeting him, but she often spoke about the desserts in that place.
So, he went and bought a few things she would like.
"Is that cake?" Sumire asked standing up, as she took a step closer to the table.
"Not just cake, a few extras too." Toh said, taking out a few smaller boxes from the fridge.
Sumire smiled brightly as she swiped a glob of cream off the top of the cake with her finger.
Toh felt his heart beat, seeing how childish she was acting. 'I really am doomed. I find everything she does is endearing.'
Seeing Sumire about to lick off the cream from her fingers, Toh reached out and grabbed her hand, as he stuck her pretty fingers in his mouth. Toh licked, and sucked the cream off.
When he finally removed her fingers from his mouth. Sumire's face was flushed, she was breathless and panting heavily. His lips curved to a smirk as he leaned down and kissed her eyelids.
"W-was that really necessary?"
"Not at all my lady, but you are testing my self restraint today."
Sumire huffed. "I only asked you for a few kisses this morning."
"Which leads to a pleasant make out session."
"I-I mean, you were already touching me so I figured just screw it-"
Toh chuckled. "I do like how open you are about your desires beautiful. But, if you feel uncomfortable, you will let me know correct?"
His desires for her may be growing, but he will never push her into doing anything she doesn't want to.