It's cold... ugh my neck hurts. Why is it so dark? I can't see a thing. The smell of rust? Then something fowl hit my nose. What is that smell?! It made me want to vomit, making me choke on my own saliva. Fear was rising in me. I struggled to remember what had happened before this. How did this happen? Why am I here? Nothing was coming into mind. Come on think! Again, nothing.
I heard a slight whimper besides me. What? It sounded like a low moan, but I couldn't make out what it was. I was scared. So terrified that I felt a warm liquid in-between my legs. Oh how embarrassing... Then suddenly, I heard a door open, then footsteps. A single voice rang out and then I remembered everything.
I was waiting outside the Host Club for my friend, who despite being a guy, loved coming here. I wasn't one to spend my time with boys who talked to me because they had too, so I always waiting outside. He sure was taking his time today. What can be so interesting about this club? Attractive boys talk to you for like 30 minutes. I don't see the pleasure of it. A group of girls passed me, going into the club. I could hear their gossip.
"There she is again, waiting."
"They wouldn't talk to her anyway." They closed the door rather loudly. I could only grind my teeth. Sorry, no one can be perfect. I may not be the most attractive girl, but at least, I had a personality. I had long dark brown hair, almost black. My eyes matched my hair and my skin was sickly pale. I could care less about looks, however. They weren't the most important thing.
I heard a chuckle, "Wouldn't you like to come inside?" To my right was Kyoya from the club. He was tall and handsome, I had to admit. His glasses sat perfectly on his face and his dark eyes mixed into mine. You see, Kyoya was the smart one. He was the boy girls would go to if they wanted help on their homework, but also wanted a hot nerdy guy to talk too. He was the intelligent one out of all the Host.
"Thank you, but I rather not." I flashed him a fake smile.
He then shrugged, "I can not force a lady." Walking smoothly pass me and into the Host club, he disappeared behind the huge doors. Again, I have no idea why anyone would want to speak to such a person on their free time. I could tell he was acting the whole time, trying to be a gentleman to me. I know better though. There's to many hidden faces in this world. I've been around them to often. My family, friends and everyone I pass by. I can read pass their mask, I can tell when they're hiding something.
The door opened wide and out came Sunta, he was a tall frail boy with bright red hair and brown eyes. He had the brightest smile plastered on his face. He must really enjoy talking to those boys for him to have a face like that. He was beaming with happiness. "There you are, Mira!"
"I'm in this spot every time you come here." I joked.
He laughed, "You can always come inside, you know?"
"I don't like the idea of this whole thing, I've told you this before."
"Yea yea, I know."
We started to walk away from the club. School was over at this point, I just wanted to go home. My family was pretty average, a mother and a father. I also have a younger brother. A small home, no pets and honestly, never goes on around my life at home. I go to school, go home, study, eat dinner and go to bed. Don't get me wrong, I like to do things, but mostly, that is my average day life. We arrived down the stairs, no one was in sight. Everyone has either gone home or were at their clubs. Looking at the empty school building reminded me of my future. Empty. I didn't know what I wanted to do once I graduated this place. I couldn't think of a career that interested me. Nothing stuck out. However, I didn't want to work an average job and barely make a living. This was my 3rd year here, I had one more to decide my fate.
Once we were at the gates, Sunta sighed. "I wish we lived closer, we could hang out more."
"It happens, but I'll see you at school tomorrow." I smiled.
He tilted his head, still not looking pleased. "I know, see you tomorrow." He waved me off as he took down the street. I walked the other direction, looking at the sky. It was so vast and blue. Maybe, I could be like the sky and just go on forever, not having to worry about anything. Oh well, sadly I am human. I have to do thing I don't want to do. I was approaching the apartment building until I heard a strange noise coming from the alleyway. Huh? Normally, I would have walked away. I wasn't the person to snoop in someones business. But this growing curiosity like feeling inside me urged me to investigate. I reminded quiet as I carefully went into the dark alley. I saw a figure in the back, it was hard to see details. It was in the shape of person. I could smell something like iron, it made my nose crinkle.
"...Dumb..." I heard the word under their breath. Fear started to replace the curiosity. In the back of my mind, my brain was telling me to turn around. Leave and never look back. I didn't listen. I crept closer until I stepped in something. What? Looking down I saw red. Then iron hit me harder, making me gag aloud. This caused the person to snap back, looking at me with big brown eyes. However, I didn't know this person. There was no way I could know. They had a black cap on to hide their hair and their mouth was covered with a medical mask. Blood was splashed across their face and clothes. My eyes followed down their body and in their hand was a hammer; dripping with blood. Lower my gaze went and at their feet.
Was a girl, who's skull was bleeding terribly.
My body went numb, taking a step back, my mind went blank. All feeling was replaced with red flags, telling me to flee. The person looked beyond angry, their face scrunched up. He pointed the hammer at me and for some reason, behind the mask and anger, I could tell the person was smirking. This troubled me more as I turned around, running for what felt like my life. Everything was a blur. I ran and ran, until I was home. Slamming the front door shut behind me, I sunk to the floor. Gripping my head, thinking it would make me feel some kind of safety.
What did I just see?! Who was that?! And the girl, who was she?! Should I call the police? Stay quiet? What should I do? I heard little feet patter in front of me, looking up, I saw Itou, my little brother. He was nine years old, had short crazy brown hair and black eyes. "Mira, what are you doing?" I quickly got off the ground, trying to gather whatever I could of myself.
"Nothing!" I reassured him, "I just ran home and I'm tired." He didn't look very convinced, but let it go easily.
"Okay, sis." He resumed to his video games in the living room. I followed behind, leaning on the door frame.
I asked, "Are they home yet?" Could I perhaps tell my parents? Would they believe me? If they did, they could take care of this problem.
"No, they're taking care of 'you know what'."
I wanted to cry, but held it in. "Okay, well I'll be in my room." I left him to his games. Shutting my door behind me, I instantly broke down. Tears streamed down my face. Seeing that was shocking, it left me paralyzed. I swore, I could still smell blood. So much blood... That girls face...Have I seen her before? Trying to remember her was difficult, her face was hit by the hammer... I wanted this to all go away. It was a terrible nightmare. Yes... Just a nightmare. I'll wake up tomorrow and this will all be gone. None of this would have happened. Lying to myself made me feel better.
The next day came and I was sitting in class, waiting for the bell to ring. Yesterday was fresh on my mind. I still wanted to deny the whole thing, but I knew better. I didn't know who the person was or the victim, I knew she was familiar but I couldn't put my finger on it. So far nothing out of the ordinary has happened. No one tried to break into my house last night, no threats on the streets. Maybe, it really was all in my head. The bell finally rung, all the students rushed out the door. I walked out, until I heard a group of girls talking.
"That good two-shoes didn't show up today." One of them snickered.
"She's never missed a day before, so much for being perfect." Who are they talking about? Then again, it's none of my business. Going down the stairs I noticed a group of girls gather. Someone had fallen and a small male student was helping her up. I continued to walk by until a heavy dread feeling hit me. Looking closer at the incident, the young boy had blonde hair and big brown eyes. I wad frozen. Those eyes...No, it must be a mistake. Once he helped the girl up, he scanned the crowd that had gathered and when he saw me, his eyes flashed. I need to leave. I got as far away as I could from the crowed.
Why are you freaking out so bad? I thought. He may have remembered you from somewhere. Could just be a curious guy. Then again, he could be the person from the alley. I'm just being paranoid. What are the chances of them being at my school? I stopped by a wall, taking a deep breath. I need to calm down. I saw feet stop in front of me. Looking up was a very tall student. I know him! It was Takashi from the Host Club! He looked a composed as ever.
"Can I help you?" I managed to say with a smile.
He looked the other way, "I believe I saw your bag by the garden." His voice was smooth. My bag? Now that he's mentioned it, where did my bag go? I swore I just had it..? if anything, how did it end up outside?
"Thank you, i'll go get it." I rushed away. Going through the back of the school, I made it to the garden. It was huge and all sorts of flowers grew in it. The most abundant being roses. I didn't see any students, they must be in class. I need to hurry and grab my bag. I looked around, not seeing it at all. Must be deeper in. I slowly made my way into the garden, keeping an eye out. Was he sure the bag was mine? How could he have known? Probably asked another student. I did have that bag for quiet awhile. I finally saw it by the fountain. It didn't look like anyone dug through it. Good thing it was here.
"Mira, you're looking well!" Huh? Turning around I saw the blonde boy. Getting a good look at him, I realized he was Honey from the Club. Then I noticed the brown eyes, the eyes from yesterday. His face was innocent and I could tell he was trying hard to look that way. I knew better than to believe him.
I grabbed my bag, put it over my shoulders and went to walk past him, but he moved in my way. "Excuse me." He didn't move.
"What are you up too?" He smiled.
"I need to get to class."
His expression was turning into something dark, "There's no need for that." Then a loud thunk rang out. Huh? My vision was blurry and I felt myself fall into the grass. I could see Takashi walk towards Honey with...A hammer. Then everything went black.