Author's Notes:
Hello~ Chapter three is here! yay~ The rest of the story from here on is headcanon now. So please don't take anything too seriously. Hope you enjoy!
I fluttered my eyes open, realizing that I wasn't familiar with where I am. I sat up, and looked around. It was a somewhat messy room. There was a large desk in the corner, covered with papers and art supplies. Next to the desk was a large bookshelf that held dozens of books about art. I then looked over at the closet, and on the knob, I noticed a jacket. A ragged, leather jacket that I knew so well. Gary's room…? What am I doing here…? The door opened and Gary poked his head in. "Ib..! You're awake! I came back to return your handkerchief, but I found you on the ground. It didn't seem like your parents were home. I looked into a window, and it looks like they left a note on the table. I couldn't read it from where I was though, so I decided to just bring you here." He explained. So this is the second time he cared for me after I fainted. "Thank you.." I simply said. He smiled and handed me a mug of chocolate milk. "Oh, it's no problem at all. It's good to know you're awake and fine. Why did you faint anyway…?" he asked as he takes a sip from his own mug. "I don't know," I reply, "When you left, I suddenly felt weak and just fell over…" I took a sip. It was warm, and tasted sweet and light. It made me feel warm and nice. "Hmm… Well, at least you're okay now, right?" he walked over to his desk and picked up a pencil. "May I sketch you, Ib…?" I blinked and blushed a little. "Uh… Sure, why not…?" I answered, a little hesitant. "Just stay there. I want to draw the position you're in right now. You look so adorable~" he giggles a little as he takes out his sketchbook and quickly gets to work. I was cross legged on the bed with the blanket on my head like a hood while holding the mug. I guess it's a cute pose?
Some time passed and he was done. Fairly quick, if you asked me. He closed the sketchbook and smiles. "Done. I'll add the details and colors later. Say, are you hungry? I can order something for us to eat." He asked me. I wasn't entirely paying attention though. I wanted to see the sketch now, but I thought it would be rude of me to just ask for it. I nodded. "Uh, food? Okay… I don't mind." I hopped off the bed and gave my empty mug to Gary. He takes it and shuffles down to the kitchen, me trailing behind him. His house was actually an apartment. Small and cozy. There was a cat sleeping in the middle of the living room floor. It was so cute! I didn't want to bother it while it as sleeping, so I didn't go to it, nor did I ask about it. At least not yet. I watched from the doorway of the kitchen as Gary put the mugs in the dishwasher. "What would you like to eat, Ib? I don't have much here, so you can chose which restaurant we go to."
I thought for a moment. Restaurant…? I don't know many… I don't pay attention to the names of the one my parents bring me to. "Um, I don't really know. Anything is okay for me, I guess." I said lowly. He nods "Okay then. I'll just take you to a Chinese place. Sound good?" I simply nodded. I felt weak again.
Why am I feeling this way? I've never felt so helpless like this before. I quickly grab on to Gary, making sure I don't fall over again. "I-Ib..? Are you okay…?" I couldn't answer. I was too dizzy. He carefully picked me up and sat me down on the couch. "Ib, what's wrong…?" I was still, and suddenly there was a hard throbbing in my head. I immediately started crying. It was really painful. I wasn't sure how much more I could handle. I felt Gary trying to shake me out of it. It wasn't working. I was terrified what's going on with me?! Suddenly, my vision blanked out. I could still feel Garry, and I could hear him. I just couldn't see him. I tried blinking, but it didn't work. Am I going blind? I'm really scared right now… I don't know what to do. When I supposedly 'blinked' Mary was in front of me. I screamed when I saw her appear. "Ib~" she called out. "Come back with me to the gallery~ I'm still here…Come back and play… I miss you." I screamed and tried to kick her away, but I wasn't hitting her. Then my vision was back. I quickly looked around, and clung to Gary. "Ib what happened?" he asked as he hugged me comfortingly. I tried my best to explain to him. I'm glad he understood and believed me.