Metanoia

Chapter Eight.

"Enough."

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A deep, serious voice made the guys stand up and bow at the waist. "Good evening commander!"

I stared right back at the man beside me who had shoulder-length blonde hair and deep black eyes. It was clear from the way they all acted that this was the real deal. My legs remained frozen in place; I couldn't move. He looked me up and down before walking to the left side of the table to sit next to Sanzu.

In Unison, they all sat down. I was the only one standing. Awkwardly.

"So, you're his play toy." The commander stated.

My heart ached. Did Rindou tell them that? It took me aback to hear the commander say those words in front of everyone like that. Rindou wasn't worth looking at. I knew that Rindou had to have told him something, but I couldn't understand why he would have said it in front of everyone. It didn't make any sense. "No disrespect but I'm not chicken little's plaything. I'm someone who is here against her own fucking will."

"Watch your mouth—"

"Bite a sock pinky pie, I'm not talking to you." My growl made his eyes widen. Taking a second glance at the commander, I saw that his expression was one of admiration. "I'm here because your "captain" told me you needed my help, more so, he needed my help. Either you guys tell me why I'm standing here or I'm going home." My voice remained stern.

The commander glared at Rindou, "I like this one. My name is Manjiro Sano, call me Mikey." He introduced.

Rindou bit his lip, "so do I."

I clenched my jaw and took a deep breath. "I'm serious-"

"Do you know Daichi Fushiguro?" Mikey asked, leaning back against the couch.

For a few seconds, I was silent. What the hell does Daichi have to do with this? Right now, would be a great time to run and hide, but that wouldn't be smart. "Y-Yes—Why are you asking that?"

Mikey looked at Kakucho, waiting for him to take over. "You're his best friend yet...you know nothing he does? Do you?" Kakucho queried, no harm in his tone.

"Tell me." I breathed out, not believing what I was about to hear.

"Your best friend is the first division captain of Gozu, a dangerous gang. Second to us." Shion chimed in.

"What..." So, he fucking lied...my whole being turned furious. That whole talk this morning was just bullshit...I knew he was fucking hiding something. I couldn't believe him, why would he lie to me about something like that?! But he expects me to be fucking honest?! My blood was boiling inside me.

It wasn't until I felt someone's hand take hold of mine that I stopped cursing Daichi. I looked down at Rindou's hand that was on my own, my eyes lifted to his. After giving me a small nod, he gently pulled me onto his lap.

"I know this is a lot to take in, but just listen." Rindou lifted my hand and placed a kiss on my knuckles, I clicked my tongue and ripped my hand away from his lips.

"You're on my shit list," I grumbled, fixing myself so I was more comfortable in his lap. Beneath my thigh, it was there...and growing.

This fucking guy...

"You're here because you're going to be a spy." Mikey started. "I don't care for whatever Rindou told you, but that's exactly what you're going to be starting today. We're going to war with Toman and Gozu soon, so we need to know their moves, their tactics, and when they're going to strike."