SOTP: Hey guys! Sister of the Pharaoh here with chapter four! Hope you all like this story as much as I like writting it!
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The blare of my alarm woke me up in the morning and I got up with a yawn. The questions from last night still lingered in the edge of my mind, never giving me a moments peace. I wiped the sleep grit from my eyes and stumbled to my shower. I took a quick shower and changed into a fresh pair of clothes, ready when Ayaka called me to breakfast.
I finished drying my hair as best as possible and hopped out of my room to eat. A table of assorted fruits and warm bread welcomed me. Along with a stack of fluffy waffles and pancakes covered with butter and a small container of syrup sat next to them. I plopped down and grabbed a slice of an apple. As I took the first bite, Megumi -head maid and Akaya's mom walked in.
She was a real beauty, shimmering blue eyes and long inky hair. Megumi was a kind and caring person but was definitely a tough woman. Tough but fair, Megumi had always been a lovely person. She sat down in a chair, smiling at me pleasantly while Ayaka poured some tea.
"So Saki, are you feeling better today?" Megumi took a sip.
"Yes. I think Shin and I are gonna do something. Not sure what though." I shrugged and took another bite.
"Well, I hope you have a good day. Be sure to take it easy though. I'm going to busy with the house keeping."
"Sounds like a challenge."
"It will be." Megumi straightened her clothes.
"By the way, have you choosen an art school you'd like to attended? I know you're still in high school, but it might help if you know where you're going to study."
In case you're wondering, my parents wanted me to live my life with my own decisions. That's why they worked so hard and saved so much money. They wanted me to do what I wanted with life and be taken care of if something happened to them. They didn't want me to be forced into a career I didn't want. I was greatful and glad for that.
"I have a few schools in mind," I said after some thought. "I was think about the college here, they have really good art classes."
"That's good. You would be close to home as well, so you could commute instead of living in a dorm."
"Saki-Sama," Ayaka stood by my side. "Shin is waiting in the lounge."
I finished my apple. "Okay, I'll be done in a moment."
After scarfing down a another croissant and gulping down my milk I rose and wiped my mouth. Intending to look presentable for him at least. He sat leaning back on the sofa, propping his legs on the coffee table. He opened his eyes when I shuffled in. Staring at me, he stood and ran his thumb across my cheek. Crumbs rolled off of my mouth as I blushed at his touch.
"You'd better be eating slowly." he warned me sternly. "If you eat too fast you could get sick."
"Riiiight." I rolled my eyes. "Where're we going today?"
He smiled and took my hand, leading us both out into the sun and together. We walked downtown in comfortable silence. I allowed this time to let myself wake up and reassure myself that I wasn't dreaming. I had to walk fast to keep up with Shin's long strides. Almost bumping into him when he stopped at an cross section. He looked at me for a second and continued.
As we wandered around, I tried to think of what to do to get Shin to like me. I only had a week and nothing was gonna happpen if we both just stayed quiet friends. As I racked my mind possibilities, my eyes began to wander and stopped on a display. It was for a gothic store with Lolita dresses, diverse anime clothes, and a separate section for music. I paused and focused my attention on the glittering silver.
It was a red and black lock on a sliver chain. It was pretty cool and seemed like it was really fitting for Shin.
"What are you looking at?"
I jumped, but turned to face him. "Hey Shin, can we go in there?"
"I guess so." he looked up at the sign. "Looking for another Bleach shirt?"
"No, something else."
We walked inside and I pretended to look around. While Shin was looking at the body percings they had, I quickly found the necklace I was looking for. I then went to the register to pay for it while Shin wasn't looking. Once I was finished, I waited outside the store for Shin. Trying to think of how to give the necklace to him. I knew giving Shin a gift wouldn't be enough. I had to come up with something else.
As I was thinking, I suddenly noticed something green out the corner of my eye. I turned to my left to Ukyo again. He smiled at me and spoke in a kind voice.
"Are you doing well?"
"I'm fine, considering the fact that you made contact with me and got me sent here!" I replied with a minutely irritated growl.
"I'm suppose to get Shin to fall in love with me, but I don't know how!"
"Don't try too hard. You and Shin already have a bond. You just have to build on that bond and make it stronger." Ukyo explained.
"And how am I suppose to do that, when I don't know any of that?" I wanted to stomp my foot in frustration.
"I can't remember a single thing before I was twelve!"
"Those are the memories you need to get back." Ukyo crossed his arms. "And you will. The rest of your memory will come back soon."
I about to ask what Ukyo meant when I heard the shop door open, Shin walking out with a bag and turned to him. I glanced back to where Ukyo was but - surprise! - he had already disappeared.
"What's wrong?" Shin asked.
"Um...nothing," I fibbed. "I was just looking at something else."
"Oh, okay."
"Anyway, what did you buy?" I asked.
"Just some new percings." He held up his small bag and then looked at the one in my hand. "What did you buy?"
"Um," I pulled out a small box. "I got you necklace 'cause I thought you might like it."
He lifted his eyebrows as I handed it to him. I fidgeted slightly, hoping he liked it and didn't throw it back at me. He opened it and pulled out the lock.
"What's this for?" he shut the box and put it in his pocket.
"No reason," I let out an internal sigh of relief.
"Just a thank you for all your help."
Shin gave me a small smile and placed the necklace around his neck.
"It's cool. Thank you."
"You're welcome!" I beamed. "So do you want to get something to drink?"
"Sure."
We walked to the park and I remembered Shin's favorite soda from the anime. I got two melon sodas from a vending machine I walked back over the bench. I found Shin in a daze as he stared off into the distance. He didn't look up as I approached.
"Here," I pressed the soda to his cheek, "You like melon soda, right?"
"Yeah, thanks."
"Is everything okay?" I asked as I sat down next to him.
"Just thinking is all. Has any of your memory come back?"
I was nervous when Shin asked me that at first. Then I remembered that this world was the same as my own. So Shin and everyone must have been there when I got out of the hospital after the crash. Shin must've known that I lost some of my memories.
"No," I shrugged. "I'm really trying though."
"It's only been three months. Take your time. Don't push yourself."
"I won't," I smiled to reassure him. "Thanks."
I noticed that Shin seemed sad after hearing my answer. I also think I knew why. If we were childhood friends, he must be worried about me. Shin must also feel sad because he's not talking to someone he knows very well anymore. Even though I didn't really remember knowing Shin, I decided to act like it. Just to make him happy.
"Um...actually, I think I remember something. Didn't we used to come to this park when we were kids?" I attempted with something most kids did as a small child.
Shin turned to me with a questioning look on his face before he smiled.
"Yeah, that's right. We would come here alot growing up and catch the crawfish that were in the river." Shin sat up straighter and opened his soda.
"Yeah, I remember now." I said opening mine as well, think I may have actually fooled him.
He laughed.
"What?" I turned to him with surprise.
"The crawfish were in another river. Not the one in this park." Shin smiled halfheartedly.
"Uh..." I was busted.
"You said that to make me feel better, didn't you?"
"Y-yeah. Sorry." I heated, looking down to my lap.
"It's okay." Shin chuckled a little but. "But I want you to get your memories back for yourself. Not for me."
"But how did you know?" I asked.
"Because you can't hide anything from me. You may lost some of your memories, but you're still the same idiot." Shin smiled as I looked up. "Idiot."
I smirked at him before taking a sip of my soda. I guess I don't need plan. I just have to be myself.
I just hoped that it would be that easy.
SOTP: Okay! That wasn't half bad. Hope you all enjoyed it! Please leave reviews if you did!