"No…No way is this real"
The mask slips from my hand and I collapse to the floor.
"Seto…No way…"
I place my hand over my eyes.
(How do I even tell Kadachi, how can I after he just lost his mother no wait…Seto had her killed, how can I even explain that will he even believe me??)
My head begins to spin as so many questions and emotions run through me.
"Kairi?"
I gasp not realizing I was not alone I instantly grab the mask and shove it in my pocket and turn around, my heart instantly drops and the fake smile I had just put on instantly vanishes as I see who it was in front of me.
"Oh...Hey Seto, why are you here?"
I narrow my eyes and slow my breathing trying to keep my heart from pounding out of my chest.
"Was gonna ask you the same thing, I came to grab a few files that were left behind what about you?"
(He still believes I don't remember…I have to act natural.)
I smile.
"Oh, just grabbed something I forgot as well, actually I should be going now I'm meeting with a friend in a bit."
Just as I go to walk towards the door he steps in front of it and my heart sinks.
(Oh no am I caught?!)
"Just curious, why are you so fearful of me now?"
I just look at him and silently gulp.
"I'm not…I'm just having anxiety about everything…not you specifically…"
He smirks then holds out his arms.
"Then can I get a hug from my dear soon-to-be sister-in-law?"
I shake my head.
"No uh, sorry Seto but I don't feel comfortable doing that right now…"
He looks to be pouting but I see a hint of a devious smirk.
"Well fine then I guess I'll just hug myself you selfish hog. Keep all that love to yourself!"
He chuckles before finally walking away with one hand in the air, once he was out of sight I instantly feel relief.
It wasn't till about this time that I noticed I had dug my nail into my hand as I clutched the mask into my packet, I sigh and walk the opposite direction of the front gate where I instantly turn the corner where I simultaneously bumper into someone and fall onto my rear.
(what I'm the world?!)
I look up still in a good amount of shock from before until I'm met with a familiar gaze.
"Geez Kairi I'm sorry are you ok?"
Unlike before anything I had stored up had burst out without me even realizing it as I feel my eyes getting blurry I throw my arm over my eyes and feel his hand on my shoulder as he bends down to my level.
"Why are you here? Are you alone?"
The word alone brought a dreadful feeling and I shake my head as I try to wipe away the stream of tears before standing back up.
"No, um I'm ok I need to get home though."
Kaito raises an eyebrow and brings his hand to his chin as he looked at me.
"If you need to talk I'm here…you know that right?"
Just as he finishes his sentence the hair on the back of my neck stands up as I hear footsteps coming from behind me. Knowing only Seto was the other only one in the house I bowed to Kaito.
"Thank you, but I'm late to a meeting have a good day."
Before he could say anything else I run past him down the street forbidding myself from looking back I ran and just kept running.
I run for what felt like an eternity and by the time I reached home which has taken me about 2 hours and 23 minutes to run to.
As I walk up the stairs I take note of my current plan as my mental status has become more level-headed as I took the time to run home instead of taking a taxi.
(For now, I should just shower and let it sink in for a bit and I'll talk to Kadachi in the morning...He's probably not even home yet.)
I walk through the door and am instantly met with a very worried Kadachi sitting on the couch with about 3 detectives and Kota by his side, once mine and his gaze met he instantly stands up and rushes over to me. His face filled with concern and sadness.
"What happened to you are you alright Kairi?!"
I look at them all confused.
"What is this all about? I just went on a run…"
Kadachi looks back at the detectives and then back at me before he finally speaks.
"So you weren't at our old residence when the shoot-out happened?"
As if his words made no sense to me I repeated them.
"Shoot out…?"
His eyes looked even more sad than before and the detective broke the silence.
"Hello there I'm Detective Jian, I'm sorry that it's under these circumstances but maam we are here to inform you that your elder brother Kaito Masumi was taken to the hospital of Saint Horiko here in the Capitol, it appears he was ambushed upon entering through the main gates of the residence. Another man named Seto who we have determined to be your husband's brother was also shot but is in stable condition. We had reports of you being at the residence and seeing that you are fine we would like to bring you in for some questions."
Before I could even process everything he had just said Kadachi instantly shakes his head.
"She's obviously in a state of shock come back tomorrow and you can have your interview!"
The un introduced Detective tries to say something but Detective Jian throws his hand up which silences him.
"I understand but could we at least dust your hands for gunshot residue? If it comes up clean and you're not hiding a weapon on you then we will be fine here."
I instantly nod and hold my hands out to her obviously visibly shaken I just take a couple of silent deep breaths, once the whole process was done and I was cleared I make a beeline to the bathroom where I instantly strip and hop into a cold shower.
(This can't be happening, he was just right there…I was just right there!?)
I lift my head to let the cool water hit my face, it stung and felt real, it was the only feeling I could stand to feel right at this moment.
My silence was interrupted by a soft knock and Kadachis's voice echo through the other side.
"If you want to go visit him tonight I'll drive us there, but we really need to talk before we go."
I slide down into the water as I feel the dread wash over me.
(it's Seto, this has everything to do with him it has to be right, but if that's the case then is he the one who shot Kaito? But the report says he was hurt too…I have to see this for myself…I have to figure this out before I tell Kadachi.)
I quickly finish my shower and step out to see Kadachi. His face was cold and yet after being with him for a while, I can detect a sense of worry and frustration.
Kadachi notices me reading his face and smirks.
"That's one thing I've noticed about you Kairi"
Stunned by his comment I look at him confused.
"What?"
He pulls me into a hug and I could feel his warm breath against my cold skin.
"You study me every time I come into a room, your reactions depend on what you feel or see, and you hide your beautiful genuine soul because you are stuck in this self-defense cycle."
As if a cord was struck I could sense he was onto something and I tense up.
"It's not always a bad thing, but if you'd just open up to me I can help you I assure you."
I about crumble into his arms as the thought of telling him everything I've remembered weighed me down so much I could barely stand.
"Is it that bad? Did you…remember?"
I instantly pull away and look into his eyes, he wore a comforting and loving smile as he looked at me.
"Y-yes…"
Kadachi pulls me back into a hug.
"Is the reason you are so hesitant right now is because it was…Seto?"
Shocked I froze immediately feeling a chill run down my spine I could sense his killer aura appears as he kisses my forehead.
"I-Kadachi…how did you?"
He places me safely on the floor as my strength has faded completely and he rubs my head.
"I have suspected for a while now, but rather I fill your already jumbled brain with theories I kept it to myself until now. Appearing from your reaction I'm right but I'm sure there is more to this story other than just this though huh?"
I gulp before nodding, Kadachi pulls out the ski mask from my clothes from earlier and twirls it in his hand.
"Get ready babe, we're gonna go see my baby brother in the hospital I'm sure he's needing his family about right now huh?"