CHAPTER THREE
I woke up the next day during the afternoon. I was asleep for quite a while. I got up from my bed & grabbed my bag. I decided it would be a good time to put my clothes away into the dresser here. While I was at it, I pulled out my brush & got myself ready for the day.
I headed down the stairs, surprised I didn't get lost in his house this time. I walked into the living room. Everything in this house was symmetrical. I looked around for the kitchen, but then I decided I should just wait for Kid to show me around the house instead. I walked back to the room I was in.
"There's nothing to do while Kid's gone. I might as well practice my magic & just meditate," I sighed. I sat on the ground in front of my bed & began to calm my mind. Closing my eyes, I started to think of the things I've been proud of in my life. Those things always help me focus & make my magic stronger.
Soon enough, I could tell I was floating above the ground.
"This is just perfect," I whispered to myself. I suddenly felt Kid's soul enter the house. I quickly opened my eyes & dropped back down onto the ground. I have to act normal before he walks in. My door opened & there I saw Kid.
"Hey, you're home early!" I said in my usual happy tone of voice.
"I came home early to check on you. Last night, Liz told me you were screaming in your sleep but as soon as she came in to check on you, you were okay again. Is there anything wrong?" he asked, sitting in front of me on the bed. I did & said nothing & stared directly down. I started to sob, maybe even cry. He reached out for me & hugged me.
Tears started to fall out from my eyes. "I've been having a lot of n-nightmares lately," I cried, "I'd wake up screaming or crying. Sometimes I'm fine when I wake up but then I find out I've still been screaming."
I don't know why, but it all slipped out of me, all to a stranger I barely even know. "It's going to be okay," he whispered.
I calmed down from my crying & I was able to talk again without any struggles.
"Hey, Kid. If you have any missions, please don't be scared to take me with you," I suggested.
He looked at me in shock.
"I can't do that! They could be too dangerous for you!" he shouted, unintentionally.
"Don't underestimate someone as wimpy looking as me. I must tell you something," I started, "I'm a half witch, but please don't tell. I promise you, I'm not one with evil schemes." I got up from the bed.
"Hey Kid, do my asymmetrical bangs bother you?" I asked, already knowing what the answer to the question was going to be.
"Yes, yes they do! Why are they only going to one side! It's been driving me INSANE since I first met you!" he pouted. Okay, maybe that wasn't a very good topic to start off with but...
"Now wait, watch this!" I said. He didn't hesitate to stop his little fit. With a snap, all my bangs were cut to a straight line across my forehead. What did my friends call them? Ah, yes. Asian bangs. "For you, I cut my own hair." He looked at me, blushing. He turned around, facing the wall. I could hear him whispering, "Such beautiful symmetry." A sweat drop formed on my head. This kid's really obsessed with symmetry isn't he! Using my telepathy powers, I took my shoe & threw it at him. His focus was on me again.
"So, will you take me on your missions or not?" I grinned. He smiled & nodded. "It's a deal."
I didn't enjoy having my bangs straight across my forehead, so I pinned them up out of my face later that day. I turned to Kid, who seemed to be making sure everything in my room was symmetrical yet again.
"Hey Kid, does your dad even know I'm going to be staying here?" I asked as I brushed my hair. "Um, I don't believe so. I'll have to tell him right now," he said.
After saying that, he walked to an area with an empty space. He did this whole pointing thing with his fingers & there was this bright purple light in the shape of a skull. Soon, Lord Death was visible through that light. I stood by Kid, somewhat nervous.
"Hi Son! What's up? I heard you left school early today! Is everything okay?" he said, all at once.
As for his tone of voice...
He sounds like an over positive happy person! I'm a bit in shock, to tell the truth.
"Ah, yes Father, you heard correctly. I did leave early, but there is nothing wrong. I'm not feeling sick or anything. I just need to tell you something. There's going to be a girl staying at our house for a while. She's a runaway, & I found her in an alley last night. She was almost the snack of a kishin." Kid mentioned.
"Is she the cute young lady standing next to you? You might have a keeper, son!" he yelped.
NOTHING SEEMS TO BOTHER THIS GUY!
"Hi Lord Death! My name's Chibi," I greeted him. I didn't want to give off the impression that I was mute, or shy. I hate being called shy, I AM NOT SHY!
"Nice to meet you there, Chibi! If Kid's causing any trouble for you, just tell me & I'll take care of your problems. I'll see the two of you later, bye!" & with that, the light went away.
"You seem to be getting along with my father well. That's good news," Kid mumbled. I sighed in grief & went out to the hall. I'm in the mood to take a bath.
