when hina called it a fraternity house, that was an understatement. based on the houses you would pass in your old hometown and the movies youโd watch, the houses tend to not only be on the smaller side, but also structured poorly considering they had been built years in advance.
tomanโs fraternity house is huge. it could possibly count as a traditionally western-style mansion with modern aspects. the outer walls are black, two pillars built in the front with yellow ink on the surface that read Toman. the grass is healthy, planted decoratively around the building along with the deep green trees that surround the area.
considering that this estate is built just off the outskirts of campus, you wonder where the other fraternities you are placed. you were surprised that this house could even be walking distance from campus, just on the opposite side where your apartment is standing.
your attention was so engulfed with the mansion towering front of you that you almost missed the two women you walked with appear beside you.
โbeautiful, right? the guys that began toman are only second years,โ hina says while gazing at the estate.
your eyes flick over to hina in shock. โsecond years?โ you wonder how the hell they could afford something like this.
as if sensing the real question behind your sentence, yuzuha nodded. โthey have connections to black dragonโs fraternity. mikey is one of shinichiroโs younger brothers and their grandpa sano has a lot of influence over the university.โ
you raise an eyebrow in confusion. somehow, her answer only leads to more questions. โmikey and shinichiro?โ
hina giggled. โyuzuha, you totally just explained that to her like sheโd know who they are.โ
the ginger-haired alpha face palmed. โthatโs right. sorry.โ
you chuckle, โitโs alright.โ
โwell, mikey is tomanโs leader. shinichiro is his older brother whoโs not only a fourth year, but heโs the leader of black dragonโs fraternity,โ yuzuha finished explaining.
you hummed in understanding. just as you were about to continue gawking at the estate, hina clasped her hands together. โalright, letโs head in! i think takemichiโs already here. i want you guys to meet.โ
after hinaโs statement, you all made your way to the front door. you couldnโt shake the nerves tingling throughout your body as your heart pumped slightly faster. you hadnโt really been around many other people aside from the assholes you and karri went to school with.
you also made sure to pop a couple extra stimulants before you left your last class to meet hina and yuzuha. you only have to take two a day but the extra two were used as a safety net to make yourself feel better.
as soon as you all walked in, the various smells of omegan and alpha scents clashed together as they filled your nostrils. the living room is full of different men โ some sitting on the cushioned sofa playing a video game displaying on the large flat screen thatโs plastered to the wall, while others are near the large kitchen, standing around or sitting on counters while they converse.
you figured that the estate was so big because of the amount of guys that are in the fraternity and you were definitely not wrong.
โthis is a lot of people,โ you meant to only murmur to yourself but hina overheard your statement.
โoh yeah, and believe it or not, this isnโt the whole fraternity. thereโs like fifty or more guys in toman. theyโre just the leadership,โ she explained, a smile growing on her expression. โiโm just glad takemichi was accepted into this group along with his friends. heโs been one of mikeyโs closer friends since shinichiro met him.โ
you hummed in response. after observing the scene for a moment, a male with shaggy blonde hair and bright blue eyes perked up in your direction.
โhina!โ the male calls out as he waves her over.
unfortunately, this interaction causes multiple heads to turn in your direction. you can smell the shift in some of their scents as they respond to your presence.
you avoid eye contact with anyone standing in your vicinity as you follow hina and yuzuha to the group of young adult males who stood to the side of the room, nearest to the back doors of the estate.
โhey, takemichi,โ hina smiles as she pulls him into a tight embrace, his body slightly towering over her despite his submissive state. you recognize him as an omega, the musk of amber and rice reaching your nostrils.
you pretend not to see the group of men staring you down โ some in curiosity and others with slight intimidation.
your eyebrow raises as one guy steps to you, closing in on your space as he glared at you with a silly, suspicious look. you almost snarl in response to the strong smell the alpha lets off โ a mixture of gasoline and rubber cutting through your senses, even as a beta.
โhey, whoโs this supposed to be?โ the male with slicked back hair questions, the stupid look morphing into something even more expressive which causes you to hold in laughter.
you wonder if this guy is serious. you cross your arms, hand covering your nose.
โman, you smell loud as fuck,โ you say in your native language reflexively.
this causes the alpha with chestnut hair to release obnoxious laughter as he covers his stomach. the omega with shoulder-length blonde hair chuckles as well. hina covers her mouth in amusement while yuzuha mimics the omega. takemichi just looks confused. the black-haired male, who tried to intimidate you, looks over at the shorter man with a concerned expression.
โwhat? what did she say?!โ his voice is high pitched as he asks.
you hear a taller male tusk as he walks over, maroon hair gelled up as he uses a hand to shove the male backwards and out of your space. โdonโt worry about makoto, heโs an idiot,โ he rolls his eyes. you can smell faint cedarwood emitting from the alphaโs scent. โnameโs akkun. what about you?โ
you hesitate for a moment before exhaling softly. โmy nameโs y/n.โ despite your nerves being heightened, the vibes this guy gives off are comforting which leads you to relax your shoulders.
after the greeting from takuya and yamagashi, you all begin a conversation that eases your anxiety as you learn how down to earth and silly these guys are.
soon enough, a blue haired man steps into the circle beside yuzuha. ironically, his omegan scent lets off a mist of blueberries.
โhey guys,โ he greets the group. after they all say their hellos in return, his eyes shift to you.
once your eyes meet, you notice his body stiffen as a slight frown reaches his face. you raise an eyebrow as the omega takes a small step behind yuzuha.
she rolls her eyes as smirks at you. โthis is hakkai, my brother. heโs just shy when it comes to alphas he hasnโt met before.โ
you nod with a slightly concerned expression but eventually forget about the interaction as the group converses over various topics that you know nothing about.
you overhear a couple of unfamiliar names such as tenjiku, and other names that you didnโt recognize. something related to a brotherly rivalry or something you didnโt really care about.
just as you were about to disassociate, a hand roughly snatches your arm and yanks you over โ causing you to stumble over your own feet until you make eye contact with sharp, brown irises.
โwhat the hell do you think youโre doing here?โ
your body is stiff, back connected to the bed while your eyes shift side to side. you could only hear the sound of your breathing, a cold sweat breaking throughout your skin as your brain struggles to send signals to your limbs.
the room is a deep red โ quiet aside from the whispers that chant around the area. the atmosphere is suffocating, resulting in your breathing to become erratic. thereโs no light other than the moon shining through the window of the unfamiliar room.
you try to speak as dark figures slowly appear from below the surface of the bed. the entities lack any physical features, revealing them as humanoid abyssal creatures. your eyes widen as they surround you while a sudden pressure weighs your chest down. you try to speak or call out, but your vocal cords seem to be caught, trapping your voice from within your form.
the black shadows move upward until they stand over you, eight of them surrounding you as their eyes finally form, appearing as various bright shades of pigmented colors as they glow through the darkness.
your breath hitches as you feel something slithering up your leg, twisting around the limb as more of the tentacle shaped fabrics follow the rest of your limbs. red stitching reaches over you, the color switching to various shades of black, purple, pink, yellow, and more.
you release a suppressed noise from the back of your throat as the series of whispers become louder.
โtHeRe yOu aReโ
โsAtiAte thIss hUngErโ
โfEed intO mY sOulโ
โyOu tAste liKe rEliEfโ
โit hUrtsโ
โiโm sOo hUnGryโ
โiT wAs inEvitAbleโ
โitโs alwAys bEen yOuโ
over and over and over again, the encrypted melody sings throughout your ears like a sea โ the waves engulfing your mind the louder they get.
itโs getting harder to breathe.
you need to get out of here.
the ribbonsโฆ theyโre growing, slithering as they wrap tighter and tighter around your body and head, leaving only your eyes to peek through.
you feel smothered as you strain against the fabric, the tentacles above you splitting open into large and fleshy, deep holes of darkness.
and just before they reach you โ
you shoot up from the bed, lips parted as you hyperventilate. your hand immediately grabs your chest as the nails of your free hand digs into the sheets you sit on. your stomach aches while you feel the rhythm of your heartbeat pump harshly.
your eyes are wide as you examine the bedroom. you notice the sun shining through the crack of the sheer white curtains, a pale light glowing throughout the gold and white theme of the room.
you shakily reach for the sweat on your forehead, the back of your hand pressed against the surface as you lean your head back. your breathing slows and your heart follows as you try to relax your nerves.
you realize that the nightmare was potentially sleep paralysis, which is something you have experienced before, though less intense than whatever that was.
when you remember last nightโs events, your hand instinctively reaches for the symbol under your breasts. you could feel a large bandage wrapped around your ribs firmly. you barely remembered anything that happened seconds before you fell unconscious.
just as you were about to lie back down, the bedroom door clicked before the door swung open. standing in the doorway was a worried looking samil, the darkness under her eyes revealing the lack of sleep she endured.
โoh my god, y/n. you scared the living shit out of me last night,โ she breathed out while walking deeper into the room, closer to where you sat.
โbro,โ you paused before exhaling sharply, โwhat the fuck even happened?โ
samil knew what you were referring to. after she took a seat in the black, furry beanie chair, she shrugged as she gave you a clueless look.
โi really donโt know. my mark has never done that before. neither has estherโs. our meeting was more exciting than anything else and all i felt was a few tingles here or there. all it did was glow temporarily so nothing too serious,โ she shrugs.
โiโm just glad masao was there to help because i was really too drunk to deal with any of that alone.โ
an eyebrow raises as you gave her a confused look. โwho the hell is masao?โ
her eyes perk up in recognition. โthatโs right, you were unconscious. so, you know that guy with the wolf-cut we met outside, the one who promised you a drink?โ
after hesitating for a moment to think, you nod in agreement.
โwell heโs actually a certified medic. he helped me bring you home to our airbnb and cleaned the wound on your stomach. crazy right?โ
your eyes widened. you were surprised to have found out that masao is a medic. considering his title, you wondered why he didnโt just take you to the hospital.
โjeez,โ you exhaled.
โi know,โ samil nods, โit was such a crazy first night for a vacation. he said you should probably rest for the rest of the day, but if we end up wanting to do anything to make sure we donโt do too much physically for your sake.โ
you begin to bite the inside of your cheek instinctively. you were relieved that it didnโt completely ruin your two weeks of visiting japan. you still want to enjoy time with your friend during the various activities that caught your attention.
โwe might just need to lay off the drinking and dancing for a few days,โ she chuckles. โmaybe that had something to do with it?โ
you shrug. โi have no clue. so whatโs next on our roster?โ
you donโt feel as tired as you probably should after all the stress, but you know for sure that you donโt want to lay in bed all day considering the limited time you have in this country.
โwell, since itโs a low effort day, i was feeling that maybe we could go shopping at that big ass mall i told you about on our way here and then catch something to eat for dinner,โ samil responds, flipping her hair as she crossed a leg. โi already ate breakfast and itโs pretty late so if you wanna get something to eat beforehand since you slept throughout the morning we can.โ
you nod slowly. โyeah sure, iโm down. iโll just eat for dinner because iโm not really hungry.โ
you just want to get your mind off of this soul bond issue and pretend like everything from last night, including the dream, didnโt happen.
just as you both get up to get ready, a familiar man with orange hair drives down the road from your airbnb the night before, just as he finished helping with your situation.
he drives with one hand on the wheel and his phone in the other with the screen pressed to his ear.
โsheโs all fixed up and safe in that airbnb. i sent you the address,โ he informs the person on the other line.
โgood. by the way, mikey wants you at the meeting tonight, so meet us at the office soon,โ kakucho says with a monotone voice.
โyes sir, iโll be there soon,โ masao says right before the executive ends the call.
the male hummed to himself as he turned the bluetooth on in his car. he was only slightly irritable considering he wanted to get back to his lover who mustโve been patiently waiting at home.
the night passed swiftly before the first day of classes arrived. after you walked out of the bedroom, you noticed a note attached to a bento box on top of the kitchen counter.
โfeel free to grab on your way out :)โ - hina
you smiled to yourself, perking up at the kind gesture left by your roommate. with all the horror stories online about moving in with strangers, you felt grateful for the alpha you got paired with.
after observing the inside of the box, you closed the container and set it in your bag before walking towards the front door.
the distance from your apartment to the university was short โ potentially lasting seven to eight minutes before you made it to campus. the sunโs rays beam across the area as the bright yellow shines throughout the space in between the buildings. fields of green grass and trees fill the spots without pavement.
the cool breeze caught your skin as you moved along the sidewalk as you face downward towards your phoneโs screen, reading the schedule you received through the schoolโs website. when a notification appears at the top of your screen, you immediately press it.
you chuckle because of a message from karri before you accidentally side-bump into someoneโs form, grunting in the process as you stumble backwards.
your head turned sharply as your eyes suddenly meet wide golden swirls. you quickly observe the maleโs lengthy black hair, half of it pulled up in a loose ponytail while blonde strands frame the structure of his face. despite his stylish attire, the tiger tattoo on his neck stole most of your attention.
you couldnโt miss the faint smell of bergamot and cinnamon emanating from his omegan scent. suddenly, another presence makes themself known before you have a chance to apologize.
โhey, shit for brains, watch where youโre going,โ the male standing beside the omega scolds you.
your eyebrows furrowed at the insult towards you. as they walk off, your eyes caught the brown irises that narrowed your way as the breeze caught the loose strands of his low, messy bun. a strong musk of pine and clove reach your nostrils before theyโre a distance away.
โasshole, didnโt even give me a chance to say anything back,โ you scoff as you watch them from behind. you shake your head before walking towards your destination while texting karri about the altercation.
once you arrived to the first scheduled class of the day, you examined the auditorium before your eyes met with a familiar head of auburn hair.
hina sat in the middle row as she faced the woman with longer hair sitting next to her. you contemplate whether or not to make yourself known considering they seemed to be in a conversation with each other. then you reminded yourself that youโre both just roommates so thereโs no obligation to be seatmates or anything more than that.
when you begin to walk towards the back-top row, a voice calls out to you.
โy/n! hey!โ you hear hinaโs voice greet you which causes you to turn back to her direction where you see her wave you over. you also notice the girl she was conversing with stare at you with curiosity.
you smile at her before heading to where she sits. โhey,โ you say as you sit in the seat she pats down next to her on the opposite side as the ginger-haired woman.
โi didnโt know youโd have this class as well. what do ya know, small world right?โ she chuckles.
you smile back in response, โyeah for sure.โ
she looks between you and her friend before perking up. โoh yeah! yuzuha, this is my roommate y/n. y/n, meet one of my closest friends, yuzuha.โ
the woman named yuzuha smiles in response as she gives you a small wave. โah, hina mentioned you yesterday.โ you can smell a faint hint of jasmine and neroli. you recognize her subgender as an alpha.
you smile back, โi hope only good things,โ you respond, which then causes all of you to laugh.
after the seats fill in with students, the lesson goes by fast despite it lasting an hour. as you all begin to pack your bags, hina taps your shoulder to catch your attention. you turn to her in response.
โhey, me and yuzuha are gonna go visit my boyfriend and her brother at tomanโs fraternity house,โ she begins, โwould you like to come with?โ
you hesitate for a moment, thinking about your own hidden identity and if it would be a good idea to be around that many people in one setting.
you stutter for a moment, โu-um sure,โ you quickly save face.
you decide to live your life despite your fear. the stimulants should be enough and youโve practiced with karri all your life to be a good enough alpha to surpass suspicion.
โgreat!โ hina beamed, โgive me your number and iโll text you whenever weโre on the way so we can show up at the same time.โ
you nod in agreement before informing her of your number. despite your determination to live your university life to the fullest, you still couldnโt shake the anxiety.
yuzuha seemed to notice the stiffness in your form. โhey donโt worry about it. fraternities sound more intimidating than they actually are. weโve known pretty much all of them since middle school,โ she explains with a warm expression.
โah okay, haha,โ you respond. if only she knew that it wasnโt just because of it being a fraternity house.
once your conversation ended, you made your way to the next class on your schedule.
after landing from the plane ride, you caught a taxi to your new apartment. lucky for you, the place in which youโll be staying in is a walkable distance to campus so you wonโt have to pay for rides everyday. itโs also close to the city anyway so you wouldnโt have to pay much anyway.
you couldnโt shake the nerves as your shoe tapped quietly against the floor of the vehicle. at the same time, you were also excited for whatโs to come next on your journey of adulthood. you are content with the newfound independence considering you had grown wary of always having to rely on karri and her parents. it made you feel bummy, though you know thatโs just insecurity and ego talking.
when you finally arrived at the front of the building, you quickly gave a tip to the driver and pulled your luggage out of the car. you didnโt have much since you left a lot of your stuff at your old home out of wanting to start fresh. you also knew that youโd visit more often than not anyway so you could always grab whatever you want later.
you chewed on the bottom of your lip as you observed the people walking inside the building with their own suitcases. considering how close this apartment is to campus, there must be quite a few students who are moving into this apartment today. after all, itโs move in day at the dorms on campus.
your eyes flicked to the device in your hand after reaching the elevator, eyeing the number of the room in which youโre set to move into.
it took you only a few minutes to reach the wooden door, the hallway surprisingly clear of people.
just as you were about to enter the key into the knob, the door swiftly opened, immediately surprising you as your eyes widened and body stiffened.
instantly, the smell of cedarwood and grapefruit filled your nostrils. when an auburn haired woman came into view, she slightly jolts in surprise, coral pink eyes widening in slight shock.
โoh, sorry about that!โ the alpha female sheepishly chuckles as she scratches the back of her head. โyou must be my new roommate.โ
you hesitate for a moment before her words register to you as a beginner of the japanese language, though you understood her for the most part. you give her a similar smile.
โah, yes. itโs alright. i just wasnโt expecting someone at the door haha,โ you respond.
she gives you space to enter the foyer, stepping back as she closes the door behind you.
โmy name is tachibana hinata, by the way! you can just call me hina if youโd like to,โ she says as she walked past you into the living room.
the apartment is relatively decent sized, just enough for two women whoโd be living together for a while. you can see that itโs already decorated subtly with furniture, a couple of plants, curtains, and wall art โ leaving room for you to add your own style as well.
โnice to meet you! you can just call me y/n,โ you tell her your first name as you continue to look around, eyeing the small, tidy kitchen.
โi hope you donโt mind that my friends and i already fixed the place up a bit. i made sure to leave you some room to do whatever you please,โ she says as she follows you to the kitchen.
โitโs all good. i didnโt bring much stuff anyway so iโm glad you made the place more cozy,โ you reply as you turn to face her, suitcase left in the living room.
โso where are you from?โ hina questions in curiosity.
a worried expression reaches your face, โis it that noticeable? i promise i practiced,โ you half-joked, rubbing your palms against your bottoms sheepishly.
her face perked up as she giggled, โno, no, itโs fine! you just kind of have the vibe that youโre not local. i was curious. your japanese is good, just a little different.โ
you nod, โah okay, yeah iโm from {your country},โ you continue to smile a little awkwardly at the meeting.
โoh thatโs nice! iโm guessing youโre an alpha right?โ
you were grateful to the stimulants karriโs parents provided you.
โyeah. iโm guessing you are too?โ you return the question despite already knowing her subgender in an attempt to make conversation.
โyes. i wanted to make sure so my scent wasnโt too strong incase you werenโt, but itโs a relief i wonโt have to worry about that as much,โ she smiles.
โanyway, i should probably get going because i was actually on the way out of here. iโll be back later tonight. also, would you like anything for dinner when i get back?โ
you were originally planning to buy something, but you decided to take her up on her offer so you wouldnโt have to go back out or overpay for delivery.
โiโll eat whatever! thank you for the offer,โ you smile as you walk towards your suitcase.
โoh, no need to thank me. i cook often for my friends anyway,โ she says as she walks towards the front door. โanyway, iโll see you later, y/n.โ
once the door shuts, you release a breath you hadnโt known you were holding. you were thankful that she didnโt seem to notice anything off about your subgender.
โnice,โ you whisper to yourself as you grab your luggage, heading to the bedroom door that has your number stamped to it.
the cityโs lights reflect against the nightโs sky, stars adding to the addition as they hit the glass of the high riseโs large windows. the bedroomโs atmosphere is smothered in tobacco fumes, alcohol, and sex โ the king sized bedโs headboard connects to the wall in a quick rhythm as heavy breathing and sensual whispers echo throughout the room.
the slender womanโs back is curved, her bottom upward as her chest presses against the messy black comforter covering the king-sized bed. her lips part, a melody escaping her throat as a large hand presses against her back, the other one reaching her thigh as a way to spread her wider.
despite her knees aching as they balance her weight, the pleasure reaching her core is undeniable. her vagina clenches as the man with gelled back hair thrusts into her harder.
unknown to her, the scarred man is lacking the same experience as he struggles to remain turned on, desperate for release from the mark on his back that burns harshly against his skin. sweat beads against his forehead as the cigar hangs from his lips.
his nails dig into her skin as he leans slightly forward, a snarl forming on his expression as the pain on his back increases. eventually, he can feel warm liquid streaming down his spine from the symbol embedded in his skin.
โshit,โ he hissed quietly, thrusting harder as he attempts to satiate the hunger, to no avail.
he can feel the tentacles of fabric protruding from his skin, piercing the flesh open as it gradually elongates, stretching until two of them are stretched out behind him.
the cigar burns out on its own, neglected as the man solely focuses on his frustration. as the irritation grows, the ends of the ribbons suddenly split open as it creates a wide hole, the inside covered by flesh and bone as it resembles the interior of a mouth without the tongue.
he knew the woman wasnโt enough. none of them had been. the mature man released the cigar from his mouth, the stick landing on the bed as his lips shifted into a thin, strained line, frowning in the process.
through her trance-like state, the woman grew concerned at the tightening grip on her flesh. she winced as he became rougher. โakashโ sir, i-is everything okay back there?โ
he didnโt answer, too caught up in his own world of exasperation as he continued.
the woman frowned as she attempted to reposition herself. โsir?โ
she sighs a breath of relief when he halts his movement.
he releases a huff as he pulls himself out. โwhat a waste of fucking time,โ he grumbles.
confused, she took the moment to turn around, only to be faced with a horrifying sight.
before she had any time to react, the ribbons came down on her โ one engulfing her head, stopping as far as the top half of her torso, while the other one held her lower body in place before a deafening crack, followed by a sickening wet squelch, tore her in half.
the body of the ribbon moved inhumanely, consuming her flesh as it swallowed half of her body, a wide gush of blood staining the bed as some sprayed out.
even after all that, the feeling wasnโt satiated. it was only a recent addition that the ribbons occurred. he knew that there was only a specific person who could fulfill him and satiate the demon inside. unfortunately, he had yet to find them.
he sighed as he grabbed the cigar, the ribbons slowly returning back into the flesh of his back where the hanafuda symbol rests. he grabs the lighter and burns a quick flame against the end of the stick, tossing it once it successfully burns.
his eyes flick over to the couch where he hears a faint buzzing sound. he hummed as he took the cigar between his fingers, walking towards the device before picking it up and observing the caller id.
he rolls his eyes before answering it and lifts it to his ears.
โwe found her.โ
once the words had been said from the other line, his world seemed to stop.
โemergency meeting tonight. meet us at the office as soon as possible,โ kakucho informed him.
takeomi remains silent as the line ends. he stares ahead, zoned into his own mind as the disbelief dissipates. it had been so many years without them โ without her, that he had given up all hope. ever since he couldnโt find her when he turned eighteen, he grew bitter and detached.
but nowโฆ now that you have finally been found, he knew that he can satiate this intense hunger within.
he took another hit of his cigar before snatching his clothes from the floor and walking with urgency to the bathroom to wash up the fluids.
he didnโt bother to clean the mess on his bed. he planned to contact a few of kokonoiโs cleaners to handle it again. his subtle excitement overrides any thought as he leaves his place.
I do not own these characters or the original manga/ anime of Tokyo Revengers. I only own this specific story, y/n, and the other characters that are not from Tokyo Revengers. Credit goes to Ken Wakui.
โyou know you donโt have to go through with this right?โ karri, your closest friend, questioned. โmy parents have a spot in their business just for you. you really donโt have to get a degree, especially out of the country.โ
you give the dark-skinned woman a comforting smile before you turn your attention back to the pairs of clothes you are folding, preparing them for your suitcase.
you understand where karriโs worry is coming from, as sheโs the only alpha who knows of your true subgender, considering your parents are long time friends. although you are not really close with your family, itโs ironic that you had stayed close to hers.
it would be a smart idea to work alongside her successful parents' career, but it is not your dream to pursue that field.
in order for you to succeed in the direction youโd like to move towards, you must gain a bachelorโs in said career and moving to japan is a priority since it is home to the university youโd like to attend.
your plan is to live off campus with a roommate or two to help with affordability. youโre already set to move in when you land in japan. youโve thoroughly studied the language and certain living aspects for the most part. all thatโs left is physically arriving considering you already have a spot in the institution.
โiโm justโฆ a little concerned, you know? this is the first time youโre gonna be away from home. arenโt you nervous at all?โ karri asks as she hops onto the plush ottoman set in the bedroom, crossing her legs and rolling a loc between her fingers.
you originally lived with karri as a roommate in an apartment her parents paid for. you are very grateful to her parents' generosity. you hate to leave her, but you you both have your own journeys to complete.
โi understand, and yes, believe it or not, i am very nervous actually. itโs gonna be a whole new environment for me, but itโs apart of life,โ you shrug, pausing your movement as you stand straight to look in her direction.
she sighs, dropping the hair against her chest as she meets your eyes. โi understand, and iโm happy for ya. just be careful, alright? be cautious of everyone around you because some of them might be suspicious of your identity.โ
you look away in thought. โah, yeahโฆ i almost forgot,โ you chuckle. karri scoffs.
โexactly. you have to remember to take your stimulants.โ
thatโs right, you have to take stimulants to give off that signature alpha scent, yours being vanilla cream with a hint of coco butter. you sigh in annoyance, not towards karri, but towards your own problem. the fact that youโre actually classified as a beta despite the purge that happened historically to your subgender.
in recent years, you had karri leaned into her alpha instincts as she helped hide and protect you from anyone learning your true identity. she was there during all moments of suspicion or other situations that called for her. especially when you were bullied for being different from the other alphas.
in the alphasโ eyes, youโre puny and too weak to be one of them. in the omegasโ eyes, youโre not worthy of holding an alpha title, especially not to lead them or even a pack. omega mightโve been easier to hide behind for most, but you lack the cunning, nurturing, or even persuasive aspects.
you roll your eyes at the thought of such stupid standards. why canโt everybody just be who they are without having to worry about ridiculous societal standards.
humans are interestingly judgemental and fearful creatures. all in the name of restoring some kind of โnaturalโ balance amongst everyone? what a shame.
youโre thankful to have people who support you, but now youโll have to find your own way, and itโs very intimidating, but youโre not going to be there to make friends anyway.
โright, i understand,โ you say as you zip up the last of your clothes. your eyes shift to the clock on your phone screen to read the time.
โalright, itโs time for us to leave for the airport,โ you say with a strained tone as you drag the heavy luggage upright.
karri nods as she hops up. โalright, im gonna grab my keys and we can head out.โ
the drive had only taken half an hour to reach your destination. after you reach the drop off, you spot karriโs parents and her brother standing outside the facility on the sidewalk as they await your arrival.
your heart skipped a beat as you opened the passengerโs door, karri following after you once she turned the hazards on.
โoh y/n,โ karriโs mom, michelle, drawls as she reaches her arms out for a hug. you smile as you walk towards her, wrapping arms around her mutually, the clean linen, omega scent reaching your nostrils in the process. โweโre going to miss you so much!โ
you could feel a lump forming in your throat as the emotions hit you, realization reaching your mind as you stepped back. you turned to her husband, karriโs dad, robert before the alpha pulled you into a similar hug. his leather musk reaching your nose.
โiโm gonna miss you guys too!โ you say, the back of your hand meeting the tears that begin to fall as you look over to her younger brother. you pull him into a quick side hug, his arm reaching around you as well before you pull back and ruffle his wooly hair. his omega scent was similar to his motherโs though with a hint of a forest-like smell.
โyou got it, kid. just be careful out there and keep in contact,โ robert says with a warm smile.
when you look between karri and her mom, you release a breathy chuckle as you pull both of them into a hug once more. โthank you so much for everything, guys. iโll definitely keep in touch.โ
karri sniffs, โyou better, y/n. donโt hesitate to call if you need anything.โ
once your last goodbyes were finished, you grabbed your luggage and walked into the building.
samil stumbled as she pushed through the crowd of people, her head shifting every which way as she searched for anyone who is currently in the same physical predicament as you, or at least similar.
her heart pumped erratically as she chewed on her bottom lip. worry fills her nervous system as she walks around the area, confusion and frustration adding onto her already stressed state.
although she was concerned for you, she wasnโt educated on how medical visits work in japan or if your health insurance from your country could cover this situation. she doesnโt want to add any stress to your financial situation so sheโs hesitant on taking you to the hospital. despite this obstacle, she realizes that she may have to contact a ride of some sort to take you to the nearest facility if she canโt find your soul bond anytime soon.
her fingers pressed against her forehead as a lump formed in her throat, tears threatening to fall from the corners of her eyes. โfuck, iโm at a loss,โ she murmured. she contemplated calling esther again, but she already knows that sheโd be unaware of how to handle this situation.
a sudden hand placement on her shoulder catches her by surprise, resulting in her lack of urgency as she hesitates. once she lifts her head to the side she meets deep brown irises which cause her to slightly perk up in recognition.
โhey, youโre that girl i met outside right?โ the familiar orange-haired male questioned as he released the hold on her shoulder.
his friendly expression shifts to concern when he notices the worry on samilโs face. โis everything alright?โ
after a moment of delay, samilโs eyebrows furrow as the tears begin to fall. she brings the back of her wrist to her lips as she attempts to refrain from breaking down. โitโs y/n, the girl you met. my best friend, sheโsโฆ somethingโs really wrong and i-i need help. i donโt know what to do and i drank too much and iโm so confused ri โ,โ she cut herself off as she looked down, hands covering her face.
โhey, hey, everythingโs alright. just take me to her,โ he begins, gently placing a hand on samilโs lower back as he smiles, โnameโs masao, by the way. since weโre on a first name basis, you can trust me to handle whatever you need.โ
the man downed another shot of whiskey as he sat at the quiet bar of one of the vip sections built upstairs. music plays low as he swallowed the harsh liquid. he leaned on his free palm, elbow planted on the barโs surface.
fingers combed through the bangs of his wolf-cut, breaking through the slightly tangled orange strands. his eyes were heavy lidded as he recalled the interesting interaction he had with the foreigner outside.
although he wanted the dance that was promised, he had business to handle. he had an interesting quirk for the medical field, having studied for many years though not receiving the recognition or success he believed he deserved when working in a legal environment.
his original intention was to spend the night off drinking and hanging out with his acquaintances, but being a medic in a criminal organization can be quite unpredictable.
he had stopped for a moment after completing a couple of patchworks for the infamous mad dog and the other emotionally unstable executive with the tiger tattoo. one of his bosses, kakucho, the one with a stable mind โ well as much as one in his field of work can acquire โ gave him an assignment to complete.
it was different from his normal routine of either providing medical care for the executives, lower members of the organization, or even the prey he was ordered to keep alive so they could be tortured longer.
after receiving the picture of the person he was told to help, masao immediately recognized the woman as the one he met outside.
โmust be fate,โ he chuckled as he set 15,541 yen on the surface for the bartender before lifting his body from the seat.
as masao followed behind samil, his expression remained cold with a faint narrow of his eyelids. he already had an idea of the shape you were in considering the work he had to complete on his bosses. during his walk, he almost smirked in thought at the irony of the situation.
of course the random girl he meets outside of his bosses nightclub is mated to the craziest set of men heโs ever been in a network with. if only you knew what your future has in store.
if his interest wasnโt so apparent in how all this will turn out, he would almost feel sorry for you.
โsheโs in here,โ samil says, voice slightly rasped as she opens the door to the womenโs bathroom.
once they reach the stall, samilโs eyes widened when she opens the door.
โy/n!โ she yells, immediately crouching towards your figure as she examines your heavy lidded eyes, both hands reaching your face.
โhey, y/n! stay awake!โ
masao watches the scene for a moment, eyes flicking over the state in which you were sitting.
it was intriguing how the mark affected you and the others. he had only seen it a couple of times in his lifetime. once with someone he knew, and the other time being his own connection with his soul bond.
it wasnโt a universal thing as only few in every blue moon experience a connection so intense that it brings such dire consequences between both parties. the more intense the infatuation, or even obsession, the more physically intense the mark can be.
unfortunately, he acquired this information by experiencing it first hand. as if it was a reflex, his attention was caught by the tingling sensation he felt on his torso. a hand reached the spot through the fabric of his shirt.
he held back the crooked smile that wanted to take over his expression when he thought of his mate โ his forever lover thatโs bound to him no matter how hard sheโs tried to rebel against fate. he shook his head, a chuckle almost escaping as he returned to reality.
โiโll take care of this,โ he says to samil without even looking at her, staring longingly at your unconscious state.
soon, whether itโs his bosses or you, someone will feel just as fervent as he did when he captured his mate the first time. itโll be an exhilarating chase of cat and mouse and he couldnโt wait to be a witness to the coming together of a fated bondโฆ
โฆ and judging by the ribbons he saw protruding from the males' chests, he already had a guess whoโd portray the predator.
โfuuuck,โ a man drawls lowly as he lies on the couch, one arm lying over his head while the other is flat at his side. one knee is leaning against the back of the sofa while his opposite leg mimics the arm beside him.
his eye lids are heavy and pupils are shot wide. his crisp blue irises shine through his pink eyelashes while short breaths release from his parted lips. the pink bangs from his mullet-styled hair is slightly wet against his forehead due to the sweat that has formed.
the colors around him are rich in tone with a slight glow emitting as the room slowly circles. warmth spreads throughout his chest and abdomen as the pain from the forearm at his side expands. he can feel the blood flowing from the mark as it curves downward, some of the liquid dripping from his spot and staining the floor.
the burning sensation combined with the high from the pills he took has his eyes rolling upward and back slightly arched off the couch as the affliction throbs within his bloodstream.
a breathy laugh escapes his lips as he smiles dreamily, his pearly whites on full display as he feels a tug from the skin of his forearm. four silk ribbons pierce his skin as they protrude from within his mark. they slowly aim upward, stretching longer as if reaching out.
the heat in his abdomen unfurls as the blood in his groin forms a hardened state, pulsing through his pants as the pain in his arm heightens. he couldnโt help the arousal that occurred from his excitement. he knew that you were close in proximity and that you could feel the same ache as him. he was in too much of a euphoric state to be able to stand straight, so he remained within the vip section of the haitani brothersโs nightclub.
golden irises flicked over the crowd, observing the individuals on the dance floor. the affliction from his mark had subsided since he left the bathroom, though it wasnโt long after he had been settled upstairs that it returned again, though this time insistently.
โi know youโre here,โ he murmured, hand against his chest as his teeth tugged at his bottom lip.
โkazutora,โ he heard a slightly strained voice call out to him from behind, โyou feel it too?โ
the man with the tiger tattoo embedded on his neck didnโt bother turning around as he recognized the voice. โyeah,โ he begins, โtheyโre here.โ
black hair appears in his peripheral vision as the man steps beside him, facing over the railing of the top floor as well. kazutora sees that kakuchoโs hand is covering the left side of his chest, top split open for a better grip as he mimics his own placement. the heterochromatic eyed maleโs jaw is clenched as he seems to be feeling the same discomfort as kazutora.
something abruptly catches kazutoraโs eye. a figure had fallen to the ground just as the ache in his chest grew stronger. although his vision was slightly off from the weed he smoked earlier, he spotted you in an instant. he noticed a woman holding on for dear life as her friend pulled her along.
he frowned, eyes narrowing at the brunette who stumbled while holding onto you. just as he allowed the ribbons that were protruding from his chest to tug him towards the stairs, kakucho grabbed his arm.
โwe canโt make a move, yet. we have to talk to mikey,โ he stated. despite his stoic expression, kazutora could see the tension in kakuchoโs expression. he only stared back silently in response, irritation not only from the wound but the situation at hand.
despite the fact that kazutora wants to grab you, scold you for being that fucked up with all these random people around, and take you away from this place, he knew that he couldnโt just act impulsively. especially because of his choice of career.
the other men arenโt aware that youโre here. none of them are present other than sanzu, and heโs in his own world right now. as much as it frustrates him, all they can do is observe at the moment.
kazutora noticed the black haired man lifting his phone with trembling hands, zooming in, and snapping a quick picture of you before you and your friend disappeared into the bathroom. โwe need to leave so the pain subsides for all of us,โ kakucho states before turning back.
meanwhile, you had been stuck on the bathroom floor for seemingly hours despite the fact that samil had just left a few minutes ago. blood stained your front as it hit the floor. your vision blurred as you could barely keep your head steady.
the sound coming from your ears was muffled as you could barely hear the other individuals who were walking in and out of the bathroom. short breaths escape your lips as darkness fades in the corners of your eyes.
โy/n!โ you heard someone yell.
โhey, y/n! stay awake!โ
you couldnโt hold on for any longer. your eyelids became heavier and heavier as your blinking slowed, eyes finally closing as you drifted into the void that called you.
you can feel the beat of the music against your body as the speakers vibrate โ the lights reflecting off of your sweaty skin as you move amongst the crowd of people around you, dancing along to the djโs playlist as the leds flash along with the rhythm of the song.
the music is loud, blocking any other sound from meeting your ears aside from the individuals screaming in excitement around you. the last few shots of strawberry flavored tequila you nearly chugged burned inside your throat and chest, creating a lump you couldnโt help but ignore as you rolled your hips, arms lifted up as your eyes almost rolled into the back of your head.
the alcohol numbed any pain caused by the soul mark under your breasts. you had long lost the orange haired guy after the series of drinks he bought you. it was very confusing, but after a while of drinking, you and samil went straight to the dance floor.
โh-holy shit this is nuts!โ samil slurred, pulling her phone out and turning the front view to both of you as she leaned on your shoulder. you could barely stand straight as one hand grabbed onto her arm and the other remained in the air as you breathed out a chuckle.
โi know man, iโm sooo fucked right now,โ you yell over the music as your eyes squint from the brightness of the phone. you watch as she records a video.
โesther! this shit is so w-wild! i literally canโt feel my face,โ she laughs as she ends the video and sends it to her soul mate. not long after, her phone rings, screen displaying her bond trying to begin a facetime.
as she answers, your eyes flick around the venue. your palm reaches your scalp as the room seems to move in a fast whirlwind with each shift of your head. the lump in your throat seems to grow by the minute.
โyou need to be careful! i told you both not to get this drunk when iโm not around,โ you overheard esther say as you leaned closer to samil.
usually, esther is the designated driver back home. this time, youโre both on your own. you knew that she was right, but you really couldnโt give a fuck in the moment.
both of your hands grab samilโs shoulders as you balance yourself. โhey!โ you yell, barely catching her attention as she blinked towards you. โi need to go to the bathroom,โ you say before releasing her, nausea growing in your throat.
she nods vigorously with her eyelids heavy. โbet, letโs go!โ she yelled.
suddenly, a sharp pain shoots through your chest and stomach as you feel the symbol burn under your clothes. โfuck,โ you grit, fingers tightening against your skin through the fabric.
โy/n? a-are you good?โ samil slurred. โletโs g-go to the bathroom, bro!โ
she grabs you by the wrist as she pulls you along, both of you stumbling as you attempt to find a bathroom. your eyes squint in pain as it intensifies. sweat beads against your skin as you both try to find the bathroom.
the loud music that was once enjoyable has become nightmare fuel as the burning sensation grows. the beats and the melody sound as if itโs slowing down while the room begins to spin.
โs-samil,โ you murmur as she continues to pull you along, walking in a drawn out zig-zag motion as you both attempt to make your way through the crowd.
โgoddamnit! where the fuck is the bathroom?!โ you hear her drawl out.
the agony became so unbearable that you could barely walk. eventually, your legs begin to shake as you struggle to keep yourself steady. unable to continue walking, you finally stop, dropping to the cold floor as tears stream down your face.
โh-holy shit!โ you cry out as it burns, your vision shading to a red as your fingers try to tear the fabric from your top half.
โno, no, no!โ samil exclaimed, dropping down to your level before wrapping your arm around her shoulder, pulling you along once she had a grip โ not without stumbling. โi finally found the bathroom!โ
once the doors slam open to a stall, you immediately drop to the floor, bent over as you release a mix of alcohol, acid, and what you ate a few hours ago from your stomach.
she makes an attempt to hold your shoulders back, seemingly sobered up slightly as she helps you out.
once you finish heaving, you jolt backwards as you lean against the wall of the stall, hyperventilating as the burning sensation heightens. tears mix with the sweat on your features causing a shine to your face as you damn near rip the fabric of your top off, revealing the bra underneath.
โholy shit, y/n,โ samil breathes out in shock. โyou need to go to the hospital.โ
the blood that oozed from your soul mark smears as you shakily grab onto the skin. โfuck!โ you cry out as your free hand grabs your scalp. โt-this canโt be normal!โ
โoh god, my mark never did anything like this!โ samil squatted down to eye the bruising, bloody skin. her expression wears a disturbed look as she snatches the phone from her purse.
โiโm gonna call โ,โ she was interrupted by a sudden bang at the stall door.
โholy shit! canโt you see itโs occupied, bitch?! thereโs other stalls!โ samil yelled, face contorted in an angry expression.
โtheyโre full! hurry up in there!โ a random girl yelled.
โgoddamnit, we need to get you out of here!โ samil says in frustration, fingers tangling in her hair. โgod, iโm too drunk for this shit.โ
you breathe erratically, the sensation of a fever forming as your head falls back completely against the wall.
โi-it has to have something to do with your bond right? i mean itโs your mark anyway,โ samil questions, chewing on the nail of her thumb in thought as she murmurs to herself. โthat must be it. they must be close, right? it has to mean that. maybe your bond is just more intense than mine?โ
itโs as if a light bulb goes off on her head as she perks up like she figured something out. โthatโs it! iโm gonna go find your mate! iโll bring them here and that should help, right?โ
you could barely shake your head in disagreement, โn-no! donโt leave me alโ!โ you cry out in pain as the bruising becomes darker and more blood drains out of the wound.
โlisten, iโll be back as soon as possible, okay? this has to work! and if it doesnโt, weโll go to the hospital!โ samil exclaims before unhooking the stall. โhang in there, y/n!โ
โs-shit,โ you whimpered, your lungs feeling as though they could collapse at any moment.
โgosh, thereโs so many people,โ samil breathed out, scratching the back of her head as the toe of her heel clacked against the concrete.
you gazed at the crowd of people standing in the line that curls outside the building. from where you stand, you can barely see the security guards posted on either side of the doors. your eyebrows furrowed in slight annoyance as you stared at the time on your phone.
โit closes at three am, so we have about three hours since itโs midnight, but are you sure you wanna wait in this long ass line? iโm sure thereโs other clubs around here somewhere,โ you look up from the deviceโs screen as you drop your hand to your side, staring at your friend as you wait for an answer.
she hummed with a slight pout, โwell, considering all of the reviews and how popular this place is on social media, i was really looking forward to this.โ
you purse your lips before your hands reach your hips as you lean on one leg. โyou think someone will let us skip?โ thereโs been a couple of times where you and samil had shown up to a bar or nightclub late enough to where the lines were ridiculously long, particularly in the downtown area where you live. some men and women have been nice enough to allow you guys to cut the line so you thought itโd be worth a try.
her eyes perked up as the smile widened on her expression once she turned to you. โthatโs a great idea, y/n! i gotchu,โ she said with a wink as she grabbed the top hem of her dress and pulled it down right before adjusting her bra to make her breasts plump and more visible.
you chuckled as you followed her to the middle of the line, nearing the front as you passed some of the people who were chattering and giggling drunkenly amongst themselves and each other.
your friend found a group of men nearing the front of the line but still connected to the middle. as they conversed with each other in a chill manner, your attention briefly caught the various inked symbols that were attached to their skin. it was clear to you that these were tattoos that had been drawn on and not soul bonds considering it was on top of the skin and not embedded within the flesh.
โexcuse me,โ your friend began as she caught the three males attention, phone in hand, โdo you speak {your native language}?โ
at first, the men hesitant before one of them nodded, โyeah, we do,โ the man with orange hair stated as he stuffed his hands in his pockets. although you could hear his accent, his words had more of an {your native accent} than you expected.
โokay, cool,โ samil smiles, โdo you mind if my friend and i stand in line with you guys?โ
the males glanced at each other before eyeing you both for a second longer. your heart pumped slightly faster as you bit the skin on the inside of your cheek, the subtle spread of anxiety filling your stomach as you both waited for an answer.
the man who spoke before smirked as he nodded. โwell, come on in,โ he said, teeth showing.
as you gradually made your way to the front, you tuned out samilโs conversation with the men as the symbol under your breasts caught your attention.
you remained throttled by the pain you had felt earlier. the distinct and yet unfamiliar burn had your stomach doing somersaults as you wondered what caused that feeling to occur. even now, your soul spot continued to tingle the closer you got to the door.
โhey, you good?โ you heard the orange haired male question.
your eyes flickered up to the man as you crossed your arms. a smile grew on your expression as you nodded, โyeah iโm good. thanks again by the way. our night was potentially going to be ruined had we not met you guys.โ
your statement was not an exaggeration, considering the time in which it wouldโve taken to wait in the lines for any of the nightclubs on this friday night. you made a mental note to start coming out earlier than eleven at least to secure a spot in these establishments, especially on the weekends.
he breathed out a chuckle as his head slightly tilted. โah donโt thank me too soon. would it be rude to expect something in return?โ
you lift an eyebrow in curiosity as your tongue slid across your top teeth. โi guess it just depends on what that would be.โ
a palm reached the back of his head as his smirk widened into a smile. โhow about a dance?โ
you scoff playfully in response. you couldnโt help but be thankful that the request was as innocent as a dance. โnot before you buy me a drink,โ you say as your attention turns toward the front where the guards stood.
although you were occupied in conversation with the attractive man, the tingling sensation against your skin never left the back of your mind as it intensified the closer you got to the entrance of the club.
eventually, you, samil, and the three males were allowed into the building after the security guards patted you all down for any potential weapons.
once you finally made it inside the club, the pink, purple, and blue lights flashed around the crowd as the beat from the music vibrated the structure. there seemed to be two or three different rooms and a rounded staircase that reached the second floor. you figured that it was the vip section.
โoh this is so cool looking!โ samil beams with excitement as she took out her phone to take pictures. you already knew that she was snapping the shots to send to her soul bond.
you eyed the interior in awe as you took in the decoratively painted walls and the various crowds of people that were at the bar, on the dance floor, or roaming the different rooms.
before you could get lost into the atmosphere, a tight feeling reached the skin where your symbol rested. you winced as your hand grabbed the area.
โwhat the fuck?โ you and another male hissed, unknown to you.
his golden irises scan the mirror as he stood in the quiet bathroom of the vip section. the smoke from the blunt resting in between the corner of his lips swirled around the area as he unbuttoned the black button up, the tips of his black and blonde strands reaching past his shoulders despite the top half pulled into a messy ponytail.
the shirt hung from his arms, revealing the smooth skin that was once hidden behind the fabric. the palms of his hands reach the counter as he leaned forward slightly, examining the matching symbol of the dark eyed man with pale hair who was sat in the suv, though it being embedded within the skin of the middle of his chest.
his eyes narrowed at the small red ribbons that began to protrude from the natural ink, a dark liquid oozing down his chest following after. he scoffed.
โthatโs new,โ he murmured before closing his fingers around the blunt in his mouth, breathing in the fumes before dropping his hand to his side. he couldnโt help the smile that stretched across his face, canines displaying as his free hand reached the mark.
I do not own these characters or the original manga/anime of Tokyo Revengers. I only own this specific story, y/n, and the other characters that are not from Tokyo Revengers. Credit goes to Ken Wakui.
it had been years since you gave up on finding your soul bond. a heavy weight replaced the excitement you felt in your heart when you surpassed your 18th birthday. years passed as your hope dissipated and left you with little anticipation.
your hand glides over the dull symbol under your shirt, in between the underside of your breasts. the outline is grey against your skin as it displays a drawing of a hanafuda card. you purse your lips, eyebrows furrowed as you shift your attention to the window. your head leans back as you watch the clouds pass from your seat in the airplane.
โiโm so excited! iโve been looking up so many different videos of japan and now weโre finally gonna experience it in real life,โ your friend, samil says, smiling wide in her expression as you glance towards her.
you both had planned your trip to japan a few months back so you could have time to save some spending money. the brunette initially brought up the idea of a vacation to get your mind off of your lack of a soul bond. lucky for her, samil has been connected to her bond for years now. she found them right at eighteen while she was attending university.
although you were genuinely happy for your friend, you couldnโt deny the slight jealousy you feel whenever you see how much her relationship lights up her world. you had been a romantic at one point so this situation was devastating. despite your inner emotions, you never allowed yourself to become a hater or display any ill feelings towards your friendโs happiness.
you are well aware that this is a โyouโ problem and has nothing to do with her win. you refused to allow the ache to ruin your friendship as others do when insecure. so you put on your big girl smile and nod in agreement.
โyeah iโm excited too. though, i am very worried on how weโre going to get around without fully knowing japanese,โ you reply, chewing the inside of your cheek as you crossed your arms. thereโs only so many words you can study in the span of a few months.
your friend grimaced, โyeah, true,โ she begins, her expression displaying slight embarrassment before her eyes lit up, โat least weโll have google translate!โ
you rolled your eyes and released a chuckle. โyeah. did you not look up any of the language?โ
samilโs eyebrow rose, โdid you?โ
after the conversation with your friend ended, you both fell asleep as the plane continued to fly to your destination. when it finally landed, the passengers jumped up at the sound of the intercom and grabbed their luggage from the shelves.
it seems to be a busy friday as you observe the individuals roaming the streets of tokyo through the taxiโs window. the sunโs beam radiates a powerful yellow as it sets, the clouds reflecting a candied pink as the orange shines through the blue of the sky.
your attention turns to the screen of your phone as you glide your thumb across the page that displays the information on the airbnb you and your friend will be staying at for two weeks. browsing through the images once more, you examined the rules as you heard your friend shift beside your form.
โcheck this out,โ she begins, turning the front of her phone towards you. โi found our first activity!โ
your eyes shift towards the screen as you grab her phone to scroll through the overview of a nightclub thatโs near your airbnb. an eyebrow raises as you view the photos and reviews of the establishment. itโs an interesting venue โ though the interior resembles other nightclubs you visited from your own country, thereโs a different feel to the cyber, nightlife, and neon vibe of the wide building.
you hummed in agreement as you handed the phone back to her. alcohol and dancing amongst strangers should be distracting enough. despite your reasoning behind tonightโs outing, you usually enjoy the nightlife excursions as a hobby anyway. the flashing lights, euphoric feel, loud music, and general loosening of your usually composed character is an experience that canโt be replaced.
you sucked in a breath as a slight pain shoots through the underside of your breasts. your friendโs head turns sharply to you as the palm of your hand meets the burning skin hidden under the fabric of your top.
โy/n, are you okay?โ she questioned, eyebrows upturned in worry as she observes your pained state. a wince falls onto your expression as you grit your teeth. the tips of your fingers feel the outline of the embedded, natural ink as your eyebrows furrow in pain.
youโve never felt agony like this before. the spot of your soul bond has only slightly tingled in the past but it has never felt like anything but a slight itch. as your focus remains on the throbbing pain, you miss the black suv that swiftly passed the taxi you are currently in.
behind the tinted window of the passenger seat, a man's eyes narrow as he stares ahead, gaze focused through the windshield as the nameless driver guides them to his destination. his expression remains empty as he reaches for the back of his neck, finger tips brushing against the hanafuda symbol embedded within his skin as it burns.
his black irises meet the sideview mirror as he observes the fading taxi. as the burning dissipates, his eyes flicker back to the windshield as he quietly sits in thought.
