Author's Note: I slightly rewrote it. Hopefully, it's better than the first one. Remember, I'm still a rookie. [This is an Alternative Universe and Out Of Character. Also, the italics are Himeko's thoughts, just to make things easier.]
Old Note: My first time making a fanfiction of a new chapter. It –is- my first attempt of creating a fanfiction, I'd like some viewers to hold their horses of bluntly pointing out my imperfections on this chapter. It's greatly appreciated for me to you, readers to "lay low" at a rookie writer for a while. Please. I'd like to see some feedbacks. It doesn't hurt to give a set of words, right? Additionally, I'd like to keep in mind that Himeko's narration is a bit OOC but I'd like see if it turns out well and see the difference. After all, the real Himeko is a bit of an airhead. (Even though I'm not a logical person, retarded is one of my characteristics, haha.) The time is set on present day, the month, day, and year doesn't really need to be specified. Try to enjoy it, yes?
I was lost. In the bottomless space, scattered darkness began to devour me. I could not inhale the air. At the same time, I felt the infinite darkness entirely eating me until a glimpse of a significant light shimmered through my amethyst eyes while the darkness nearly destroyed me has completely vanished.
"The night is almost here," An anonymous voice echoed around the vacant place.
Surprisingly amazed by this light, I sought for the voice of it. A thousand questions occupied my thoughts. I—
"Kurusugawa?" A familiar voice called out to me.
I finally snapped out of my ridiculous daydream. My vision cleared up; I've realized I was only speaking with Oogami-kun a few minutes ago.
He inquired, his hands inserted into his pockets. "What is it that you wanted to say?"
The thought of his actions tinkled a burst of blissfulness within my body. I could not be anymore speechless!
"Are you alright?" He questioned me once again.
The sight of seeing me dumbfounded caused him to obviously worry. If only I was able to stop my endless dream, I could not have been extremely disrespectful to him.
Train of thoughts still haunted me, worried over the cause and effect of what was going to happen. I have actualized I have been naively looking down all this time. Out of the corner of my eyes, I bashfully directed them at him as the afternoon wind soundlessly blew my long, blond hair. I knew at that moment, it was in the middle of sunset in school grounds, finding myself to gather up a portion of my hair around my ear to halt the wind of covering my face.
My cheeks flushed as I met his eyes on mine, "Oogami-kun, I-I've always liked you."
It was a confession, a love confession I have at last, made an effort to inform my feelings for him. The words that I kept in my thoughts all this time have been revealed. I never realized this day would come. There was nothing to worry for Oogami to decline me since I was truly confident he would pick me. Unfortunately, the thought of seeing his eyes widen created a tangled knot beneath my stomach.
"Kurusugawa, I..." He heaved with a stressful sigh. "I don't feel the same way with you."
He apologized and bowed his head. I have been motionless after his words rapidly pierced my delicate heart. Even if I was positively sure for him to like me back, I ended up being rejected by the handsomest guy in Ototachibana Academy. My facial expression turned from shyness to dolefulness to the delicacy of shooting a painful smile as numerous tears escaped from my eyes. He suddenly held out his hand to console me; his eyes were in regret and honesty. His words were kind, but it was not enough to build my heart again.
I slowly shook my head as I gently brushed teardrops with my fingertip. He frowned.
I turned away, refusing his offer. "It's okay, Oogami-kun. You don't have to feel sorry for me."
My painful smile never vanished.
With one last turn, I stooped in front of him. I then exited the school grounds, leaving him unattended. Every step I took was only a step forward for my tears to overflow on the ground. I vowed myself to never fall in love with him since I have recognized that it was no use of chasing him. Being hurt was not the best thing that ever happened to me. It was like a person who made a costly effort that people have not even rewarded. It was as if not one person noticed another, it was the same as being abandoned by loved ones...abandoned by parents-abused by foster parents in an orphanage. It was...a heart break.
What left me asking was his reason of not informing me his reason of not going out with me.
Maybe everyone was right. Maybe I'm just not good enough for someone.
I've latterly tried to call my best friend and my roommate in the Academy, Mako-chan. After a few attempts of calling her, she never picked up her phone. Having no patience, I gave myself up. I resumed engulfing tears at the border of my eyes as I miserably strolled throughout my small town, Mahoraba. The deep sadness that tangled up in my veins resulted nothing but to indirectly cry for help. I couldn't be independent to protect myself. There was no assistance for me whatsoever...I was sadly alone.
Instead, I've decided to temporarily flee outside of the city and learn how to manage on my own. Time flew; it struck from the dreadful afternoon to nearly midnight. A few hours ago, I had a phone call from Mako-chan who warned me to return home soon.
That Mako-chan, she was too worried.
After countless footsteps from the small village, the downtown, and to a place I never planned to head to. I shortly felt a horrid pain that grew within me; it must be the walking that ached me. And yet, I had to ready myself wherever the road that could take me. Segregated from the neon lights of the city, a dark forest laid at its specific location. From what I've seen, not a single person who wanted to walk that far because it was utterly obvious: the people didn't want to cross the border between the city and the forest. I glanced up. A crescent moon was at the sky, emerging a beautiful light. The illuminated object above was surrounded with gleaming stars which stood out the most. The worthy existence of looking at the peaceful moon once again made me captivated even more. Yes, silence took over the mind of me, 16-year-old Himeko Kurusugawa. Including the silence on my thoughts, I knew it was going to be a forlorn night. Although I had nothing to lose, I would take a chance. With bravery and confidence, I walked towards the fatal, obscure forest, being led by an intuition of mine.
I arrived at a strange place. From that time, I knew I intentionally made myself lost. My tears were still stabled. With a hope that was only left in me, I explored the place around. The location happened to be a waterfall. This would be the place where I could only spend time alone and easily isolate myself from everyone in the town. A waterfall appeared as if it had been waiting for my intentions—long before I came here. This place symbolized itself as an importance to me. It was insignificantly surrounded by only water, rocks, and trees. The mixture of the droplets of waterfall and cool wind caused them to calmly brush my face. Although, it was only a strange, eerie affection, I believed I had a meaningful item that I've forgotten. This gut-feeling lingered on me. The dripping tears in my eyes gradually disappeared. It was as if this location wiped my tears off my eyes. Such miracles lived in this view.
Coincidentally, I saw a crescent moon-shaped necklace that was faced down on the cold-hearted ground. Doubt or no doubt, I slowly made my way where the necklace was. As I approached the mystic necklace, I heard nothing but the sound of my footsteps, the necklace being carefully picked up with my hands, my heavy breathing, and the deep, blue water waiting for its downfall. I observed this abandoned necklace, sharply wondering who could be the rightful owner. At that time, I safely touched the tip of the necklace, gazing with curiosity.
This…must be the one I'm looking for.
I stuck it on my heart, covering it with my cherishing hands. Doing my best not to spill any mourning, only a tear I've shed fell onto the enigmatic necklace. Without warning, I was obliviously surprised by that identical light from my daydream. My eyes were not able to see for a second, and I unintentionally dropped the necklace right before it lightened up. The light resumed glittering right after my lavender eyes could not take the disturbance any longer. I hid my sensitive vision from the light to prevent myself from being blind. The brightness from the bizarre necklace completely stopped.
A moment passed, I uncovered my eyes. There, I saw a beauteous, young lady standing before me. This person...this unexpected meeting with this person disrupted my mind. She was...an overly stunning as an angel who seemed to descend from the heavens. With her electric eyes like the color of a sky blue ocean, they were absolutely suited for her eye color. Her extremely long, smooth navy blue hair appeared as if it was black. Apparently it has been a navy blue hair. She was presented to wear a white, transparent which demonstrated like a blazer, only longer. It stayed from her upper to her lower body. Under her almost-invisible clothing, she was wearing a white, exquisite dress while the moon reflected her straight posture. I knew that the clothing she wore wasn't anything I've seen before.
She slowly picked up the crescent moon-shaped necklace. She caught a glimpse up at me from the solitary land, her pale skin appearing much lighter around her eyes. Approaching me, I slightly panicked.
The blue-haired girl asked, "Dare I say, this is a moment of coincidence or a moment of destiny?"
Her voice sounded congenial and soft. Compared to a beauty of an average person, hers was certainly beyond. I've realized she was not like me. To me, she was not like any girl who could have lived up with her pride. To me—she seemed humble.
"Eh?" It was all I've enabled to state.
She slightly leaned her face toward mine, only leaving a few inches apart from the front surface of our heads. "Do you not understand?"
"I-I don't." I mumbled, being hypnotized by her warm breath.
She held an elegant smile, "Very well."
She gracefully took a step back to keep a distance between me and her.
"I see you have found my necklace." The blue-haired goddess held out the attractive accessory.
My cheeks flushed, in a disability to look her in the eyes. "O-oh. Yes, I-I did."
Nice one, Himeko.
"This precious object is my only memento of a lost loved one;" the palm of her hand closed the item's exposure, "In rage, a certain goddess threw it on Earth which caused my inability to immediately detect it. And now that you've find it after millions of years, I cannot thank you enough," calm as a hummingbird, she gently filled the gaps between her fingers along with the necklace.
"W-wait, you're a goddess?" I idiotically questioned.
She smiled in a way I would never be infuriated , "Yes, the Moon Goddess. My humblest apologies for being ever so rude; I go by the name of Himemiya Chikane."
"I-I'm Kurusugawa Himeko." I introduced shyly.
"Himeko…such a sweet name; please, I highly beseech you to call me in a more familiar way," hushed, she cupped her right hand on my left cheek, "In exchange for discovering my necklace, I have the capability of granting a wish for your personal desire."
"Ch-Chikane-chan?" I nervously stared at my feet, "And…really?"
The sonance of the waterfalls felt as if they were gently rushing within me.
"Certainly," she answered.
If I were to wish Oogami-kun to fall in love with me, it wouldn't be fair for him. I'd be considered as a selfish girl who's desperate for someone's love. I can't do that…
"I-I want you to be my mistress," my legs shook nervously, "Please…heal my heart, please stay by my side. I don't want to get hurt anymore."
A flood of teardrops gushed from my amethyst orbs beyond I could imagine.
Chikane surprisingly exerted me with force, "Need not to cry, my beloved."
Fulfilled by the sweet aroma of the blue-haired goddess, I fell in a deep slumber, resting in her arms.