Fate's Decree
Chapter 4:
Rusty Reminiscence
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"Yuuki. Yuuki! Are you even listening to me?" asked the girl as she turned to the rather dazed one beside her while donning a worried expression.
"Huh? Oh, sorry I was thinking." The brunette reasoned as her crimson eyes dulled under its former light.
"You're always thinking about something these days. I'm getting worried. I know you and Zero go back, but aren't you a bit overreacting on his transfer?" probed the friend as her silent eyes observe the unmistakable flash of pain and guilt that crossed the crimson orbs.
Transfer? Oh, right! That's supposed to be the alibi so that students won't grow suspicious. Thought the girl as a brief look of confusion settled only to be dismissed by remembrance.
"You're right, Yori-chan. It's not like we won't ever see each other anymore right." She said as she tried to smile only falter when the truth hit her once more.
He is never coming back.
"Yuuki! Where are you going, the café's the other way around." Turned the classmate as Yuuki began to proceed toward a rather run down bar.
"Oh! Sorry, I kinda spaced out." She apologized letting out a dry laugh that failed to fool the female companion.
"Yuuki, are you sure you're really fine? 'Cause –" she was cut off when the brunette grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards the direction of the café they frequented.
"Come on, Yori-chan! They're always full at this time of hour. We have to hurry if we want some seats." Urged the girl wearing a strained smile trying to hide the pain eating her inside.
As the two students distanced themselves from the bar, a silent silver haired individual exited it. Wearing a dazed look, his lavender orbs, grew numb and lifeless as he stared aimlessly at the people that passes his way. He stood there silently until he felt a familiar presence to his left.
The person bearing the presence bored his features yet despite their similarities, both were different in their own way. He fought the urge to turn as he proceeded to walk away from the look-alike. He slumped forward intoxicated from all the alcohol he has been ingesting the past hours, only to be caught before his pale face kissed the cobbled-stoned ground.
His eyes met mirroring silver and lavender as his vision blurred, he allowed himself to be consumed by blinding darkness once more.
"Yori-chan, you go ahead. I forgot to buy something for the Chairman. Don't worry! I can make it back on my own." She said as they paid their bills, ignoring the worried unsure look her companion was currently sporting.
"Sure? I can come with you." questioned the friend eyeing the girl in obvious scrutiny.
"Yeah. And besides, you have a report to finish right?" affirmed the girl as she tried to make Yori leave without hurting her feelings.
"Don't you?" asked Yori raised a finely-shaped brow in askance.
"Nope! I already finished mine earlier." She lied without hesitation, turning her back to hide the guilt clearly showing in her fragile features.
Sorry. I just want to be alone for a while. And I don't want to face the Chairman or Kaname-sama right now. She inwardly apologized unconsciously biting her lower lip.
"Really?!" exclaimed the girl clearly in disbelief only to hear Yuuki urge her to go on without her.
"Yeah, so go ahead. Jeez, Yori I'm not a child. I know my way back." she admonished cheerfully trying desperately not to look too strained.
"Bye!" she continued not allowing the friend to reply as she sprinted into the crowd and fade along with it.
She ended up in the old park.
As her panting began to lower and calm, she felt herself settling upon the rusty old swing set, ignoring the noisy creaks coming from the decaying joints.
It has been this long huh. She concluded remembering the old times when she used to play in the same playground with Zero.
A sad smile played upon her lips as she recalled the sheer irony since she was the only one playing while Zero ended up taking a nap under the shade of the trees whenever the Chairman brought them to the place.
Until that day…
"Come one, Zero! Let go play!" she urged as she ended up dragging the boy towards the swings.
"You go play. I don't want to." He stated as he held his ground not allowing her to draw him nearer.
"But. I want to play with you." she emphasized, clutching on his arm as she pulled harder only to fail in even budging the stubborn child.
"Why? You always play on the swings while I take a nice nap. Why change a perfectly good routine?" He asked maintaining his stance while his eyes stared into her crimson depths.
"Fine! You go back to your stupid tree and sleep for all eternity for all I care! I just – " she paused restraining the biting tears in the edges of her vision as she let go of his arm.
"You just what?" he probed not noticing how her voice seemed to falter.
"Nothing! You can go and sleep now! I don't want to play with you anymore." She snapped while turning her back and stomping her way back to the swings.
"Hey! We're not done talking. Finish your sentence first! You just what?" he said as he grabbed her wrist to stop her in her tracks.
"Nothing! It was a stupid idea anyway!" she said as she tried to break away from his tight hold on her.
"Idea? What idea?" he questioned, his curiosity not wanting to be unsatisfied.
"It's nothing. I just thought that your lonely and want some company but too shy to approach! Stupid, right?" she gave in not daring to meet his eyes that seem to burrow deep within her.
"Yeah! You know, if you're feeling lonely, Yuuki. All you have to do is say so. I'm sure the Chairman could play with you." he agreed as he reached his own conclusions while letting go of her wrist.
"What! I am not lonely!" she exclaimed clearly shocked with his conclusions.
"Really? Then what made you think that I'm lonely?" he countered observing her as if interrogating her.
She was left stumped. He was right of course. She was feeling a bit lonely since Kaname-sama's visits grew less frequent than usual. The Chairman even offered her to take her to the playground where she and Kaname used to go but since Zero was there to watch after her, he left her to do some important errands and come back after a few hours. She thought that since she felt lonely, Zero would feel lonely too.
"Well?" he urged daring her to defend.
"But I want to play with you. Not him." She answered in a low voice refusing to admit her feelings of loneliness.
"But since you really don't want to, I'll go play by myself now." She quickly continued when she was met with uncomfortable silence.
"Okay." He said making her pause and turn back to him.
"I'll play with you. But if you even try to make me play one of those girlie games, I'm going back to the tree." He said while a small pink blush colored his cheeks earning him a bright smile from the brunette.
"Okay! Deal! Come on, Zero." she cheerfully agreed while reaching out and grabbing his hand as they ran towards the twin swing set before any child could steal the vacant spots.
"It's amazing how you managed to read me so well, Zero." she whispered while a thin trail of tears make their journey down her cheeks as the memory replayed once more.
"I miss you, Zero. I'm so lonely without you." she said with a tired sigh, allowing the memories to flow.
Yes. Even with the Chairman, Yori and Kaname-sama keeping me company, I still feel lonely because my life would never be complete without you, Zero. she silently concluded as happy memories blended with the sad ones.
-END OF CHAPTER FOUR-
A/N: Yes! I finally had time to continue this fic… okay, I procrastinated a bit since I actually tried doing this one yesterday… Thank you for reading and please review… I apologize for any OCness
Acknowledgements: Thank you azure witch for the alert.
P.S. I can't guarantee weekly updates since the next following days for me would be my own personal days spent inside a cave of isolation Started on 3/6/10 and Finished on 3/7/10
