Hey guys. Well, sure has been awhile huh? Man a lot of things have transpired between the gap between the last story and now. No excuses though, so I apologize for the long delay. This chapter is cut a little short, just gunna try to ease back into this. Hopefully, what I am wishing to do is also go back to revise the first story, it feels sloppy with a plot that kinda just jumps around. Anyway, enough of these bolded words that some of you probably scroll past. Enjoy what is done so far, and hopefully I will have more up in the near future. Thanks for your patience, and creative criticism is very welcomed, just don't be too harsh on anything. Thanks luvvies, enjoy your read.
Heavy downpour hit against the roof of the cab, the world outside seeming hazy with the weather and blurry with the speed of the cab. The natural song that accompanied the rain making it easy to become lost in a sea of thought. The situation perfect for those with a great deal on their minds. The serene act of watching racing rain drops glide down the window a way to recede into a room of memories.
The smooth ride on concrete road soon become more rigid and uneven as they passed onto the dirt laden side road. The trees creating a canopy over them slowed the rains melody but brought forth the new sound of tires crunching over nature and unsettling the mud beneath them. Raindrops lazily glistening down the window in the relaxed pause from the onslaught of rain.
The passenger, too caught up in mindlessly staring into the reflection of rich brown eyes to truly appreciate the travel. Slowly they came into focus as they passed into the woods. Pulling all attention from the window, they lazily inspected the inside of the cab and came to rest on the clock stationed into the dashboard. The green letters glowed bright in contrast to the world around, indicating to the fact that it was early morning.
Two in the morning, there was no way she was still awake. A sigh broke the silence within. She was likely asleep on the couch, staying posted by the door in wait. Shifting attention once again to glance out the front of the cab just as they broke through the trees.
Even in the dark, there was no mistaking the familiar area. A smile finally graced the passenger as slender hands reached back to shift the hood into place. The green jacket zipped up and allowing the wearer to snuggle down into it for warmth. Shifting to sit up, money was pulled out to pay the fare just as the sound of rubber over rubble graced the air. Silence followed as the cab parked in front of the grove. Then, after a quick transaction, the cab pulled away leaving the lone figure standing in the rain, hood up and a bag over a slender shoulder. A second to watch the cab retrace it's way back down the path was all that was needed before they turned to knock on the door.
Ofcourse, not a sound came from inside, one more sigh before the fist banged against the wooden surface. That's when the muffled commotion and hurry of footsteps smacked over a wooden floor. Not a second later and the door was pulled open revealing the resident.
Most notable was the light blue bob atop the figure's head. Then the dark blue swirls chasing each other across the collarbone and down their right arm. But brown eyes were focused on the smile and shine in the dark obsidian eyes.
"What are you waiting for? Get in here before you catch your death of cold!" The bluenette spoke as she stepped aside and held the door open for her visitor to walk in and relieve themselves of the large bag they carried.
"Hi to you to Nojiko." they finally spoke as a hand reached up to pull their hood down, allowing the mane of curly orange hair to freely cascade down over the green jacket. "Sorry to wake you." the girl grinned only to have the apology waved off.
"Don't worry about it." Nojiko spoke, "I was more worried that you wouldn't make it at the number of delays you hit Nami." the older sister said as she pulled shut the door, shutting out the storm outside. "I was worried I wasn't going to see you for awhile longer." a small hint of concern laced into her words as she watched Nami shed the lightly soaked jacket and hang it on a hook.
"Well I'm here now." Nami's voice soft and laced with a tired hue, though judging by the guarded look it was more likely a way to try and avoid the topic of the sisterly concern. "Though after the trip I think I'm ready to sleep." the younger of the two grabbed the strap of her luggage.
"You know where your room is. No need to ask permission." the bluenette rolled her eyes. With a wink and playful show of tongue, all meant to ease Nojiko, Nami responded.
"Oh, I know. You should know I'm the last person to ask permission." and with that said she disappeared down the hall, followed by a gentle whoosh of a door closing.
Nojiko sighed from her place in the living room. After a full year of worry and a drop in communication Nami finally contacted her to make plans to return home. She was glad, but she was also curious as to the reason for her long absence. She knew that she must have had school on her mind, especially since Nami's friend called to inform her of the girl's change in schedule and studies, but that wouldn't be a cause in the girl's radio silence. The girl occupying the house with her seemed more hollow than the one that left in the first place. It worried her. Something happened in the duration of her stay in the city had caused a change in her.
Another heavy sigh left her lips as she headed off for her own bed, flicking off the lights behind her. Now wasn't the time to dwell on these thoughts, her sleep deprived mind wouldn't get her anywhere. She would take some time to think more on the subject when the sun was up. Though that didn't mean she wasn't going to take a little action now.
Whipping out her phone she scrolled through her contacts till she came upon a number that was rarely used. Her fingers lazily trailed over the keyboard as she slowly constructed a message. Reading the message one more time over, she pushed send and hoped that the message would be received soon. With one final act of plugging the phone into its charger, Nojiko finally allowed for sleep to overcome her once more.
