After Heavenly Host: Confessions in the Rain

by Clsh.0592

Ayumi feels guilty for introducing the cursed Sachiko charm which indirectly led to the death of a few friends and beloved teacher. Hence, out of depression, she tries to end her life on the rooftop but is stopped by Yoshiki. Heartfelt emotions would be poured out together with the rain that falls deeply on them. Can Ayumi find peace and love in Yoshiki?

4. Chapter 4: After the Rain (Epilogue)

Yoshiki and Ayumi walked home silently, with Ayumi still clad in Yoshiki's jacket. Luckily, their homes are not too far away from school and in a few minutes, they reached Ayumi's house.

"Thanks for walking me home." Ayumi said gratefully.

"Heh, no problem." Yoshiki smiled.

Ayumi smiled back, before remembering that she was still wearing Yoshiki's jacket. She hastily removed the jacket from her shoulders and handed it back to him. "Quick, before you catch a cold."

"Thanks." Yoshiki put on his jacket. "Well, I guess we're now a couple huh?"

"Yeah." Ayumi said. Slight awkward silence followed with the sound of rain. "Um.. I probably should be going inside."

"Yeah, it's really cold outside." Yoshiki was about to turn when Ayumi's voice called him. "Yoshiki?... I can call you Yoshiki right?"

"Since we're officially a couple, then I don't see why not, Ayumi." Yoshiki said teasingly.

Ayumi chuckled. "Yoshiki? I was just wondering... remember that karaoke bar that you mentioned before?"

"The one where you so coldly rejected me?" Yoshiki enjoyed teasing her.

"Hey, don't make me look bad." Ayumi pouted. "Anyway, I was wondering if you'll like to go to the karaoke bar with me some day. I want to see what's so good about it that you'll want to take me there."

"Alright, absolutely!" Yoshiki was delighted. Ayumi actually took the initiative instead of him. What a surprise.

"Great! See you then. And go home now before you catch a bad cold." Ayumi had just turned to open the door when Yoshiki grabbed her by her shoulders and kissed her soft lips. They broke apart, both blushing again. "Alright, see you." Yoshiki waved before turning and disappearing down the street.

Ayumi woke up the next morning to a beautiful day. She stretched herself and stared out the window. The rain had stopped during the night and now the sun shone brightly, erasing any evidence that it had rained before. Ayumi smiled and breathed in the fresh morning air. She had had a good night sleep. In fact, it had been the sweetest night she ever had since Heavenly Host. No more nightmares of ghosts or bloody corpses. Instead, all she dreamt of was Yoshiki and her. Yoshiki and Ayumi. Ayumi and Yoshiki.

The End