There were loud and quick knocks on the front door. The maid quickly came over to check on who it was. There it was Haruka carrying Jihyo in his arm. He was sweaty soo much. That you could possible see his abs through his shirt from the back. His hand were tiring that he couldn't hold her any longer. As his breathing were getting heavy and heavy.
"What took you so long, Mr," the maid asked.
"I got no time to talk. Quickly open the guest room door."
He was out of breath. Even carried her to the guest room as if she was going to die. So, he quickly follow the maid in the basement to the guest room. She open the door for him. He set Jihyo on the bed. Then, the maid tuck her in as he was walking out. At the door he paused and says, "Can you take care of her for me?"
"Yes, Mr.", she reply.
He walked out. He was tired after carrying her all the way home from the cave. Now he have to notify his parent about her stay. But, for sure his dad will always come late because he's a pharmacist and his mom was a flower shop owner. She's be home around 5-8 pm. While he waited, he went to the kitchen to get a cup of cold water. Click. The door was unlocked and suddenly it was open. He took another sip. During that last sip, he saw his mom walking upstairs. He finished his drink and went to get change. Then waited in the living room on the second floor until his mom came out of the master bedroom. Beside her was her trustworthy maid, Juilet O'conner. His mom walked straight towards him.
"Why did you bring a girl over? Does your father know?", she asked in a kind way.
"Of course I didn't tell father. I was hoping to tell you first then, you'll tell father during dinner. Also, about the girl. It just happened. I didn't nothing bad to her. She just passed out when I returned."
"Aren't you gonna have dinner?", she asked.
"Not today. I have a tough day. I'm thinking of getting more sleep."
"Yeah. Yeah. Get more sleep, my poor baby. Then, I'll see you tomorrow. Tell me if you need anything."
"I'm good, mom. Have a good dinner.", he say. Then kiss her on the cheek. He went back to the basement. Took a shower. Right before he went to bed. He went to check on her. Walking inside the guest room when the maid wasn't around. He sat beside her and held her hand. How she's sleep beautifully? He smile and wonder, How could a beautiful girl just pass out? It's just weird. Even look different when your asleep. But, still how could you be 100 time prettier up-close and when your asleep. Anyway, good night. He let go her hand and left the room.
Early in the morning, his grandma and mom went to check on Jihyo. She was still sleeping. The room was quiet, but the window was open. You could hear the bird sings and feel the cool breeze. The maid have to wash her with a wet towel because she was sweating all night. She was awake, looking around and confuse. She didn't remember seeing a house. Haruka's mom asked if she was feeling well out of concern. Jihyo told them she was completely fine, but wanted to know where she was. His mom told her that she's at their house. They also introduce themselves. His mom was glad to meet her. While the grandma completely liked her very much, hundred percent with no doubt. They asked her to wash up and have breakfast with them.
"Haruka? Who is Haruka?", she say. Jihyo didn't know who he/she was. Though she kept hearing them say the name.
However, while that happens. Haruka was already awake. Their room were on the same floor. He was just painting in his room. It wasn't just any painting though. As you could it was lovely and beautiful like the first snow.
His mind was taken back when he and Jihyo first met. Which made him smile. While why on earth would he think that. He shook his head and continue on printing. He heard everyone gone upstairs. there was a knocking on his door. He put down his paint brush. It was the maid who was knocking on the door. She only ask him to go eat breakfast.
"Okay. I'll come in a minute.", he say. Like he didn't care. Until something popped up in his head.
"Wait! Is she okay? Did she wake up?"
"She is fine. Me, your mom, and grandma just saw her. And yes she's awake."
"That's a relief. You can go now."
He was so glad that he wanted her to feel comfortable. He checked his plan on today. There was nothing. So, he decide to ask some friends over for a BBQ party at his house. He spent a text to each of them. Their were some who were able and unavailable to come. Then, he went to the kitchen. It was really dead quiet and full of silences. The surprising part was her. Having breakfast with his family. She was shock as while. That the Haruka they talked about was him. She change her face expression and ate in a manner way.
He sat right next to her. Even watching her eat made him want to burst in laughter. Both of his parent were watching them. His father who Jihyo haven't met asked her questions. Like, What's your name? Where are you from? Why are you here? Do you have a place to stay, or any relatives? She was about to answer, however Haruka did it for her.
After breakfast, Jihyo have to hang around in Haruka's sister room. His sister name was Akiyama. Even though she heard Haruka's mom say her name. While she, instead of introducing herself, she was so straightforward. It almost pissed Jihyo for no reason. It seem like Haruka sister was misunderstanding something about her relationship with her brother.
"I don't know nor care who you are. Or how rich and popular you are. But, please don't fall in love with my brother. I rather have him date Kou than you.", Akiyama say impatiently. Like it was something she cared about. She remind Jihyo of her mom when she's upset. Then there something that Jihyo didn't know.
"Who's Kou?"
Akiyama was amused. After what she say. Now she seem speechless and say, "Wow. You aren't really from here. But, remember, don't fall for him. Kou is his ex-girlfriend. Don't you dare mess with him, or your get beat up by my friends." It really sound like she's gonna kill you. She's just an idol like her and pretty to. But, she a bit younger and more immature than Jihyo.
However, Jihyo just left during the conversation. She left Akiyama room. She was walking in the hall and signed. Then she saw Haruka's grandma struggling on the stairswell. She went over to help her get down the stairs. Which made his grandma liked her even more and nicknamed her "ji". Afterward, she watched television with grandma. Then there was a maid who catches Jihyo eye. She walked over and ask if she could help. The maid was thankful and handed her a she grocery list.
She got the list then what. Now she need to know where the grocery store are located. She saw Haruka passing by and wanted to ask him. She couldn't because he seem really busy right now. She walked towards the front door and saw a stranger. He has short dark straight hair with his bangs lightly swept to the side and sharp grey-brown eyes. He is also surprisingly look muscular and strong.
"Good afternoon, grandma.", he friendly say and bow. Grandma? Jihyo thought this stranger must be one of Haruka brothers. Haruka's grandma look at him and smile. It was her first time seeing grandma smile like that. Her smile looked warm and graceful to see him.
"Oh my your home already, Midorikawa. If your not busy can you drive Ji to the grocery store. Please.", grandma say. After all, he did.
In the car, he started the engineer and put on his seat belt. It was quiet and awkward between them. He turned look at her, sitting on the passenger seat. She quickly glace out the window.
"Sorry for not introducing myself early. I'm Midorikawa, Haruka's older brother. And your Ji, right? ", he say. Jihyo look at him. Was surprised how handsome he was. Even more handsome than Haruka and had good manners.
"Well my name is actually,"
She paused in the middle of the sentence. When he was leaning toward her. She sit up straight against the chair, holding her breath. But, he was just putting her seat belt on. She quickly grab the seat belt they accidentally bump into each other head. Then, someone came inside the car. It was Haruka. Jihyo quickly seat belt and sit in a manner way. While Midorikawa begin to drive. Haruka was sitting in the back seat and just smile whenever Ji Hyo look up in the mirror.
At the store, Midorikawa was pulling the cart. While Jihyo was trying to read the list. She didn't understand how to read Japanese. She thought of walking around the whole store. After wandering around for thirty minutes, she still couldn't read.
"We been here for so long. All we got is nothing. Do you know what you're doing? What's on the list?", say Haruka. He quickly walk over to Jihyo and lean over her shoulder to see the list. Then left them. Midorikawa walk over to her. He taught her how to read and pronounce in Japanese with the second item. She understood and left him to found the item. When she was searching for asparagus, she saw Haruka with a girl. He turned around. Jihyo quickly hide.
Later, she came back with the item in her hand. "Apple!" Midorikawa corrected her pronunciation. They switched roles. Jihyo pull the cart while he pick the items. On the last item, Haruka came back with the first item, a bag of corns. They were finally done.
When they arrive home, Jihyo went to knock on the door. She say, "Grandma, we're back!" She left the mans with the bags. Each of the boys were holding three bags in each hand. How strong, right. When the door open she saw that it wasn't grandma, but someone she known. In which surprised her and the person who opened the door.