**Consequences of Desire**

As Saki closed her book and stood up, stretching her arms over her head, Rin felt a sense of relief wash over her. She had managed to keep her secret hidden, and Saki seemed completely oblivious to the scene that had just transpired. But as Saki walked towards the bathroom, her eyes scanned the room, taking in the sight of Nozomi's battered form. Rin's eyes widened as she saw Saki's gaze linger on Nozomi, her expression unreadable. But as Saki's eyes snapped towards her, Rin's heart sank. Saki's face was a picture of fury, her eyes blazing with anger. Saki's eyes locked onto Rin's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Then, Saki's face contorted in rage, and she began to move towards Rin with a speed and ferocity that made Rin's blood run cold. Rin's instincts kicked in, and she scrambled to get away, but her legs felt like lead. She tried to run, but her feet seemed rooted to the spot. Saki's hands reached out, grabbing Rin by her shirt, and pulling her close. "How could you?" Saki's voice was low and menacing, her words dripping with venom. "Did you make her bleed?" Rin tried to stammer out an apology, but Saki wasn't having it. With a swift motion, Saki threw Rin onto the ground, Rin's head bouncing off the hardwood floor. Saki loomed over her, her eyes blazing with fury. Rin cowered, expecting the worst. And then, it came. Saki's hand connected with Rin's cheek, the slap echoing through the room. Rin felt a searing pain as her skin stung from the impact. "Did fucking make her bleed," Saki's voice rose to a shout, her words repeated like a mantra. Rin felt another slap connect with her other cheek, her head spinning from the force of the blows. Rin curled up into a ball, trying to protect herself from Saki's wrath. She had never seen Saki like this before, and she was terrified. She knew she had gone too far, and now she was facing the consequences. As Saki's anger seemed to know no bounds, Rin realized that she had underestimated Saki's protectiveness towards Nozomi. She had thought that Saki was oblivious to their actions, but now she knew that she had been wrong. Saki's chest heaved with anger as she stood over Rin, her eyes still blazing with fury. Rin knew she was in for a long night, and she could only hope that Saki's anger would eventually subside. But for now, she was at the mercy of Saki's wrath.