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The only remedy to love,
Is to love more.
- I forgot who wrote this...

Chapter 1

I saw his face, shrouded by a mask… Always smiling… But in truth…. I may not understand but… When he thinks everyone turns away from him, he shows his true colours, his true feelings that I've always felt. Why am I so attracted to him? Why should I care? Perhaps… this is an infatuation… Perhaps not.

Another day at school, another time I sit in the shadows, looking at the scene in front of me, Aido-senpai waving around and acting like he is a movie star. I should give him props. He does look like one. The other students from Night Class walked around as though nothing is wrong.

That's when I saw him, you may call it a crush if you please but I call it… sympathy. He smiled at his fans as thought nothing I wrong but I knew. I knew that it is a façade. You must be wondering how I knew. I guess I am one of those humans with special abilities. Empathy. I've always been able to feel the feelings of others. That is why I don't have many friends. I could feel their distrust…. And jealousy.

I got up and started to walk away. The feeling of jealousy and… fondness are not my cup of tea. Truthfully, being an empath, you would think I have excellent advice or I understand every feeling. However, I have the worse advice. My parents got divorce because of me. I do not understand emotions. What is love? Is that the feeling to make you do reckless things?

Is that the thing that controls you and do not allow freedom to you? Is that what makes you release your control around a certain someone and could be yourself? Maybe, maybe not. I don't know. All those references are from elsewhere. Not from me, most definitely.

I made the mistake… I made the mistake. What mistake you asked? I turned back to look. To look at who, you ask? Him of course, the bane of my existence. Ichijo Takuma. I have no right to even say his given name… I stared at his eyes as he stared at me as well. I could feel his emotions, overflowing me. His eyes were a dead giveaway. I couldn't take it anymore.

Without thinking, tears flowed freely down my face. I ran, I could feel his confusion as I ran. Foolish me. I stared at the forest. Even after all this years, I could never stop feeling serenely happy in nature but for today…. It is an exception. I could hear someone approach me slowly. Without even looking up, I knew who it is.

" Haruno Akina, am I right?" I didn't want to let him see my tear stained face.

" And you're Ichijo Takuma." I said through croaked voice. He took a sit next to me. " What do you want, Ichijo-san? I'm not one of your fans." That's a lie. A small voice in my head said. I know I'm being too rude to someone who may be concerned about me. Who am I kidding? One of the best looking guy, interested in plain old me? With a peach pink hair that looks bleached and is about shoulder length short along with a pair of grey eyes. I'm even one of the shortest people in school!

" Why did you cry?" I could feel his concern. I felt… touched. I believe that is what I felt.

" I have the right to do so? It is my life, isn't it?" I looked at him, ignoring my still teary eyed eyes. I can't help but be rude to him… I wish to stop being so selfish but…

" I have the right to ask as well. I apologise if I did something. Is it because I was staring at you?" I couldn't help it no longer, I decided… I decided to ask.

" Why?" He tilted his head towards me in confusion. " Why do you do it? I can see you, your feelings, you think when no one is looking, you reveal them subconsciously. However, I always saw. Why? Why would you lie?"

He sighed at me. " I cannot answer that, Haruno-san." I looked at him. " It's Akina. Not Haruno-san. I don't like my family name." I told him with a glint in my eyes. A glint of anger.

" Very well then, Akina-san. Either way, I can't answer that." I looked at him and hoped that my next decision is right. " I can help… if you need someone to talk to, that is… I'm an empath… I could feel anyone's emotions within a mile away. I will know if it's you."

He looked amused. " I think I will accept that offer when I do need help. You are alright, Akina-san."

" I suppose that is a compliment. Thank you then, and Ichijo-san." He gave me a look in return. " It's Takuma. I don't really like my family name either." I gave him a small smile at his attempt at a joke. " Takuma-san, smiling too much isn't that good for your health if you don't feel like it." I got up and left quickly. I promised to meet Yuuki-chan and go out for some chores given by the chairman. I honestly believed he is like a kid…

I ran towards that direction. " Yuuki-chan!" She stopped her walk and looked at me. She is the closest one I could call a friend. " What happened, Akina-san? Were you crying?" She looked worried. I gave her a small smile She's been trying to make me laugh. Come to think of it, what is a laugh? A way of expressing joy through a strange sound after hearing something funny. Is that right? Perhaps one day I will know how to laugh.

As I was younger, I did not know joy. Why, you ask? My parents were always working, at home, they constantly fought. I've always been close to my mother before… but now… In school, everyone disregarded me for being different. Probably because, the biggest bully in the school, I made her cry. I used my empathy and touched on subjects I shouldn't have.

" It is nothing, Yuuki-chan. Let's go then." Both of us walked on in silence. I decided to break the silence. " How is prefect duty?"

" It's going great! If only Zero would actually show up." I smiled. Zero, the other prefect. A grouch. The only time I talked to him was when he asked me if I had seen Yuuki. I told him as he left with a glare. We quickly got the things needed but of course, the trip would never be complete without a pit stop. So now, here we are, standing in front of a café and walking in.

We ordered our drinks. We received them shortly after when Yuuki looked worried. I've felt that strange vibe for some time now. She's concerned and worried about something. I placed my hand on hers. I gave her a real smile. She smiled back. Then I saw a kid. But not just any kid… She looks… ethereal. I stood up. She looks sad.

" I'll be back. You bring the things back to the Academy. Don't worry, Yuuki-chan. I'll be fine. If you like, you could lend me Artemis." I reassured her even more before following the girl. When she finally stopped, I asked her.

" What is it, little girl?" She started giggling. I've heard of tales that I should run when someone started acting strangely. I think this would the time to run. I turned on my heels but then she appeared right in front of me. " Who… What are you?"

" Food…" Was the only coherent sentence or in this case, word I can get from her.

I made a move to grab Artemis but I couldn't find it. I bit my lip. I must have forgot about it as I left. Ah, yes. My biggest flaw is forgetfulness. Everyday, I forget to bring at least one book or item in my pencil case. I even forgot about the biggest event, Valentine's Day, twice. Ok, I lied, more than two times I forgot about that event.

The… little girl pounced on me. I quickly brought up my hands to protect myself. This pain… Pain is an emotion I felt all too often. Something that I have yet to know how to get rid of. I smelled my blood fill the air. The girl paused and took in my scent. She looked intoxicated by the smell.

I took this as my opportunity and kicked her before dashing off. She followed closely behind. I could feel my emotions all too clearly. Emotions that I often felt on others. What emotions I feel? Fear. I have felt this one too many times. It seems to go hand in hand with pain. I winced at my wound as I quickly ran. Could I really outrun the girl? Another emotion, doubtful. Another is regret. Regret for not trying to make friends…

My leg immediately stopped as the girl appeared in front of me.

" Don't… go away, food…" I wanted to snap at the little girl. I am not a food, I have a name!

But now wasn't the time for foolishness as she attacked me again, with renewed vigour and this time, I couldn't stop her.

I have lost in the end…

I apologise Cross Yuuki-chan.