Description: All the time he had been there for her, but she hadn't realized until now. That place made her blind, she wasn't in her right mind. But it's not too late for anything. Rated T just to be sure.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN CORPSE PARTY, THE CHARACTERS OR ANYTHING. Even though I wish so.
08-28-14: I had to re-edit this because of my noob-ness and because I'm never really satisfied. I'm really sorry!
And another thing, before I let you off the hook - I got much inspiration from a song by SNSD. The name is "Let it rain"! Thank youu~
CHAPTER 1 - Flashback
Ayumi's POV
I was wandering around school since we had lunch break, and since I was done with today's assignments as the class rep I decided to sit down for a while and eat my bento, which my sister had made for me, to cheer me up.
It had already passed a couple of weeks since we had ended up in that godforsaken place.
The five of us who survived had reoccuring nightmares. Thank heavens we still had each other. Satoshi did everything he could to cheer up both Naomi and Yuka. Poor Naomi, losing her best friend like that, and in that horrible way no less.. For a short time, Naomi was on the verge of complete darkening, but Seiko's spirit had saved her from her death in the last minute.
Kishinuma did everything in his way to cheer me up, and the other way around. I thought of Ms. Yui, and how terribly I missed her, remembering what her final words were.
* "Kishinuma..! Take care of Shinozaki!" *
Tears were cornering up in my eyes. He definitely had... I smiled, the thought of it warming my heart. I can't believe how I could have been so stupid, so ungrateful towards him. But just being there in the shool darkened us, and weaker minds were easily taken over.
How many times hadn't Kishinuma told her to get ahold of herself, to be strong?
How many times hadn't he risked his life for her, how many times hadn't she thoughtlessly said mean things to him? Even when he had gotten his head smashed by that horrible monster .. even then, he still, fully wanted to make sure I was okay. Everytime he lost sight of me he would come running, searching after me, screaming my name; even risking to get caught by the children spirits.
...H-he had even confessed to me that time ... I blushed at the thought, feeling my heart starting to beat faster. Kishinuma-kun..
If we hadn't had ended up together in that place .. I didn't even want to think about it. I should be happy for making it out alive, not dwell on it. I'm glad I've finally realized that all the things he did back there, was for me. It just didn't get to me then...
Heh.. I still remember the day I met Kishinuma, I really saved him there, didn't I? I smiled, thinking back.
/ / / / /
*Flashback*
I overheard him when I passed the lavatories, it wasn't that hard though. It seemed like Kishinuma-kun had gotten himself into some trouble, and with the worst of them all, not least. Mr. Tsubota... I remember I wanted to help him, and I had to, because I saw that look on his face. He was definitely going to hit him, and it wouldn't be worth it!
- "Mr Tsubota?"
- "Hehh? ...Well, if it isn't the class rep. What's up?"
- "The vice principal is looking for you. You're needed back at the staff room." I smiled. Heehe.. Sorry for lying, but.. only this time.
- "Gotcha. Thanks. ...Hmm? Shinozaki, you've got great eyes, you know that? Always so clear and focused! Hahahahah... We instructors like your kind best of all. You ever have a problem, you come talk to me about it, okay? Hahahahahaha..." He said, and went off to the staff room; clueless of the fact that the class rep had lied, and was leaving Ayumi with Yoshiki.
- "That guy's the worst." I mumbled, shuddering a little.
- "...Thanks".
- "You're not really any better, you know." I told him.
- "Huh?" He didn't seem to understand what I meant.
- "You were thinking about hitting him just now, weren't you?"
He only answered me with silence, scratching the back of his head, while looking down at the floor.
- "What a sad fate it would be to get kicked out of school over a pathetic excuse for a teacher like him... And you'd regret it later. You know you would. No matter of how much of a pain in the ass it may be, and no matter how you think it'll turn out in the end... ...just stay in school, man! Bite your tongue, and make it to graduation! Honestly..." I sniffled, tears forming in the corner of my eyes.
- "...? Why...are you crying?" He asked, seeming confused.
- "Ah... Sorry. Whenever I give an impassioned speech like that, I always find myself tearing up a little." I dried my eyes, smiling. "You're Kishinuma from class 1-5, right?"
- "Yeah", he said, smiling back. I would soon be to realise that was the most beautiful smile, and he smiled at me.. It was for me.
- "I'm Shinozaki from class 1-3", I introduced myself. "Sorry ...to have butt in like that."
- "Uh, don't...worry about it..." he assured.
- "Later, then." I waved at him, giving him a smile. Kishinuma stopped me from leaving, he still had one question, obviously.
- "...Hey, when you told him the vice principal was calling..."
- "Heehee. I was lying, of course." I told him, giggling a little.
- "...Heheh." He laughed, smiling.
*Flashback end*
/ / / / /
When me and Kishinuma, Satoshi, Naomi and Yuka had escaped from Heavenly Host, Naomi and me took care of the others' wounds. I personally took care of Kishinuma's head wound. Afterall, maybe it wouldn't have happened if I hadn't left him by himself.. After we were done, we accompanied eachother on our way home; parting ways one after another. At last, it was Kishinuma and me. We were finally outside my house.
Since time had been standing still in Heavenly Host, the clock was now almost 8, and that would mean it was a bit over dinner time.
- "Kishinuma-kun?"
- "Yeah, Shinozaki?" He smiled at me, questioning.
- "Since you live all by yourself, and after.. the.. incident, I wanted to ask you if you would want to stay over at my place .." I wiped some dirt off my skirt. "I don't want you to be by yourself, especially not now." I gave him a serious look. It was the least I could do for him.
- " I'd really appreciate that, Shinozaki." he replied, obviously thankful for not having to deal with this by himself. I walked up to the door, checking if Hinoe had forgotten to lock it. She had. I giggled. Hinoe, how I've missed you!
- "Sis, I'm home!" I yelled through the door, motioning for Kishinuma to come in.
- "Ayumi!" The two sisters hugged, happy to see each other. "I felt something unusual this morning. Did something happen to you and your classmates?" She asked me, being worried.
- "You could certainly say that!" Kishinuma commented angrily, remembering whose fault it was they had gotten to hell in the first place.
- "Kishinuma-kun.." I said, to calm him a bit. "Yes, Hinoe. ...Satoshi tried to stop us, but I didn't listen.." Tears filled my eyes, but I wiped them away. Crying wouldn't help. Hinoe gave me a hug, comforting me. Sis.
- "Ayumi, Kishinuma-kun." Hinoe continued; "I cooked some food a while before you got home. There is a lot of it. You two eat first, then we can talk, okay?" She asked, smiling. "Oh, and if you wonder where mother and father are, they'll come home later.", she added. "I'll be in my room."
- "Thank you, sis." I smiled at her. "Kishinuma-kun." He looked at me with his blue eyes. Those eyes...
"Let's eat, ne?" I asked him.
- "Definitely, yes!" He said, happily. He sat down at the dining table, while I picked up a couple of plates and chopsticks for us. Hinoe had made chicken with lime and rice. How long had it been since they'd eaten last time? She remembered. The student festival, I think..
- "Let's eat!" Me and Kishinuma shouted, laughing.
This is my first fanfic! What do you think? Did I use too much from the game?
Reviews are much appreciated!
Peace off!
