I remember him.
"Hey, Katsu-chan, are we going or what? Come on, I wanna meet him!"
I remember his face the first time we met.
"Yeah, I'm coming. Calm down Maiko. Just give me a second.
I remember how his eyes filled with excitement and hope.
"So, what's this guy like, anyways? You really seem to like him.
I remember how his fingers moved as he practiced what I taught him.
"I like him, you say? Since when did you become an expert on emotions, Maiko?"
I remember how his face would light up when I praised him.
"You just seem really happy when you talk about him, that's all! And you were close when you were kids, right?"
I remember how he looked on that day.
"Yes, and with luck he hasn't forgotten that little fact. And you'll meet him again soon enough. So stop pestering me about it"
I remember his brown eyes looking at me in equal portions of fear and the madness of death.
"Aww, Katsu-chan, you're no fun! Come on, I hardly remember him! I was so young when you last saw him!"
I remember how his hand moved expertly with the knife in his hand.
"We're almost there, Maiko. Then all your questions will be answered."
I remember the blood that was dripping down his face, falling into his eyes.
"Seriously, why are you being so secretive, Katsu-chan? It's almost scary"
I remember how my heart was racing as the rain stung my eyes.
"Why are you asking so many questions? You aren't always this nosy, Maiko."
I remember feeling like a mouse cornered by the cat, scared and helpless
"Because! If you really go through with this plan, then I'll be stuck with him for at least a week before you move! I wanna know what he's like!"
I remember how I had decided to accept my fate, and I closed my eyes and waited.
"I'm sorry that it has to be like this Maiko, but I couldn't find anyone else that I trust."
I remember his voice echoing the words I had said, thrown back at me in disgust.
"Ugh! I'm starting to think this is all one big prank, cause you are being really secretive about this! If we get there and you're like, 'Just kidding!' I'm going to be really mad at you!"
I remember the cold blade against my neck, my weapon turned against me.
"It's not a joke, and in fact-"
"IIIZZZAAAAAYYYAAAA!"
"You're about to meet him."
So, what do you think? I know this is really 'mysterious' (or not) but I promise it will make sense eventually.
But until then...
Review?
