Strange Sentiment

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Another Ozuuma and Mariam fic for all of them people who like these fics, especially a friend of mine, Whitney. Anyhoo, this is a more angsty fic, about Mariam's thoughts to Ozuuma. Also includes talking through letter writing.

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Even as warm as it was, the summer glow felt so foreign and cold to Mariam. The blue haired blader had been staring at the horizon line for hours now, the look in her eyes imitating that of endless space. Inside, she felt so confused and dazed. Breathing heavily, she sighed and stood up, walking towards the hideout where someone would at least acknowledge her presence.

//Ozuuma..where are you?//

It had been 2 days since Ozuuma left the hideout to run and 'errand'. At first, the Saint Shields assumed he had gone to check up on Tyson, but 2 days seemed a bitlong for a friendly conversation. Mariam tried to avoid the possiblities that resulted in negativity. As optimistic as she could try to be, each thought caused her to let a tear out. She crouched and leaned against the wall, turning around to see her brother with an envelope in her hand.

"Joseph?"

"If it makes you feel any better sis, I got this letter from Ozuuma this morning. I found it outside the door when I woke up."

//..Ozuuma?//

As soon as the green haired blader mentioned their leader's name, Mariam snatched the envelope and pushed Joseph naggingly into the hideout for some privacy. Joseph sighed and decided to look for Dunga. When the coast was clear, Mariam gently opened the envelope and read silently.

Dear Mariam,

I'm sorry that you haven't heard from me so far. I did visit Tyson, and he offered me to stay but I refused to. I realized..that I bear too much of a burden. Sometimes I think I owe others too much, and yet you're always there to support me. I really appreciate you Mariam, I'm grateful to know that you're willing to be there for me. But all the things I've gone through, I'm afraid that I can't accept anything more from you..I owe you just too much. By the time you read this letter, I'll be long gone. Don't bother to look for me..I'm not worthy of your time. Before you rip this letter into shreds, or get angry at me..I want you to know..that..I really like you. Goodybe Mariam, and take good care of yourself.

Sincerely,

Ozuuma

Mariam collapsed on the floor, crying uncontrollably and not being able to see the figure standing on the tree branch next to her.

To be cont...