Chibigal4: Shin's not my favorite, but I figured it would be appropriate to post the "heart" route on Valentine's Day. I intend to write one for every character; right now I have Toma and Ikki done and ideas for Kent and Ukyo.
Disclaimer: I don't own Amnesia.
I sit on the stairs, my forearms resting on my thighs. I see the way they stare at me. Fear reflects in their eyes. I see them whispering. They think just because I can't hear them, I don't know what they're talking about. They're wrong; I know all too well. My father killed a man. Surely I must be a murderer too. I wring my hands, anticipating the isolation that is sure to follow. I'm wrong.
There's a hand on my head. It's not pulling my hair or trying to hurt me. I turn to my left. It's Toma. He's smiling at me. I can see the concern in his eyes, but it's masking pity. I open my mouth to tell him I don't want his sympathy, but something stops me. I turn to my right and see Her. She cradles my right arm between her left arm and chest. She slides her hand in-between mine. She probably worries I'll rub my hands raw otherwise. She holds my hand gently, rubbing the back of my fingers with her thumb. She rests her cheek on my arm and looks up at me. She isn't smiling. There are tears in her eyes. I know she feels my pain. Her jaw clenches in frustration. She wants to shut the other kids up. She wants to go back in time and stop my father. She wants to make me feel better, but doesn't know how. She hasn't realized yet she already accomplished one of the three.
I'm touched by her kindness. Part of me wants to push her away and run, so she doesn't see me cry. The other half wants me to stay and drown in her affection. The latter wins. I close my eyes and bow my head until my forehead brushes against hers. I feel her grip on my arm and hands tighten. Toma's hand retreats; he sees he hasn't connected with me the way she has. He stays in case he is needed, but I barely notice his presence anymore. I don't mind it, but I only need her.
Chibigal4: I've never written a fic in the present tense before. Let me know what you think; depending on the feedback, I might revise. Also, vote on who you want to see next: Toma or Ikki, and I'll post their installment on March. 14, 2014. I'll take votes up to the day before then.