Chapter 3
Hikaru POV
When I finally figured out the map, I found Lavi standing in front of an average metal door. He was lounging by the door without his bandana and spotted me. My eyes widened. I tried to turn and run but he was quicker than me. He caught up to me and grasped me by the shoulders.
"Look, I'm sorry about before." He said sincerely, "I just want to make it up to you."
My eyes narrowed in suspicion. Could I really trust this person?
"I swear, nothing wrong will happen." He said solemnly.
I sighed and said severely, "You'd better keep your promise."
Lavi POV
I led Hikaru through the door and up a dark stairway. She kept fidgeting in anticipation and doubt. So easy to read and so cute...
It was odd. I've liked a lot of girls, but this feeling was different.
When we reached the top of the stairs, we reached another metal door. I opened it to reveal a roof top. She gasped and walked away from me. I knew she'd like this.
Since we were high up, there were a million stars dotting the night sky. But compared to her eyes, they were nothing. Wait, what am I thinking? I shook my head dismissively and returned my focus to th view above me. I had also set up two blankets, side by side. I lay down on one and motioned for her to sit next to me.
She was hesitant but finally sat next to me with her knees under her chin. It was a confined position that showed she didn't really trust me, but it was adorable on her. I smiled for no reason and decided to explain why I had brought her here.
"I'm really sorry about before." I started off, "So as a truce present, I'm sharing this place with you.
She looked at me with wide eyes. She tilted her head slightly sideways and my heart's pace quickened. Would she accept my offer? Or would she walk away and hate me forever?
As an answer, she stuck her hand out, signaling for a hand shake. "Truce."
The sheepish smile I was wearing before slowly grew into a large grin. I took her hand and shook. Good, mission one accomplished!
"So, tell me about yourself Hikaru," I started mission two. I wanted to establish a friend ship with her before actually flirting again. I needed her to be different then those other girls.
She looked at me with an expression that I couldn't read. After a while, she sighed and told me her story.
"There's not much to tell." She said, eyes back to the night sky, "I woke up one day on a bench in Japan. Didn't know how I got there or where I was supposed to go. All I knew was my name, age, and a song. I also had a backpack that holds all the belongings I have."
I looked at her in surprise. I heard Lenalee say something about lost memories, but I didn't think it'd be this bad. I wanted to say something. But what could I say?
After a few moments of awkward silence, I stood up and exclaimed to her, "I'll help you!"
She looked startled but intrigued. "What do you mean?"
"I'll help you find your memories." I said again. She just laughed a little and lay down on the blanket. As if she thought that there was no past to find.
"Thank you, Lavi." She said with a smile. Then I blushed and sat down. The way she acted and spoke reminded me of someone... I pushed that thought out of my head when I heard her yawn. I suggested we go back to our rooms, and she nodded sleepily as an answer. I escorted her to her room and she mumbled a cute and tired goodnight. I left her and went to my room, feeling as if I had accomplished a lot tonight.
