Hiya guys! So I wanted to say I'm really disappointed with the lack of reviews. It made me really sad… But I have to continue posting coz I promised myself I'd finish a story for a first so here's chapter 6.

Chapter 6

"Ugh, what got into me?" I mumbled to myself as I tied my apron around my waste. "It was those beautiful eyes of him."

I rubbed my face, irritated and took out my pen and notepad from the pocket and took the first costumer of the day.

"Good afternoon, mam, could I get you something?"

"Yes, I'll have the special today with a coke, thank you." I jotted down her order and smiled a fake smile.

"Ok, a special with a coke. I'll have your order out soon." Placing the pen into the pocket I walked into the kitchen and started taking out the bread, tomato, lettuce, ect.

I pulled open a drawer to grab a knife but… nothing was in the drawer. My heart lurched in my chest and I quickly reached for another drawer and opened it. Nothing.

"Oh, mommy," his voice whispered quietly from behind. I snapped myself around and I pushed myself into the counter as far as I could go. All the knives from the drawers were in the air, the sharp tips point at me. One move and a knife almost anywhere could end it.

I gripped the counter making my knuckles turn white; my mind ran in a million different directions, my heart was beating so fast it throbbed.

"Terra!" I cried but daring not to move. I heard fast footsteps and I glanced over to the side to see Terra at the door panicked.

"What?!" she yelled worryingly.

"What do you mean what don't you see that?!""

"See what?!"

I looked back forward and had to force myself to stay on my feet. All the knives were gone.

This is not happening!

I searched each drawer again finding all the knives in their spots.

"No, no, no!" My hands flew up to my head and I shook it furiously. "I swear they were there! All the knives pointing at me to kill me!"

"Mai," Terra called stepping in front of me grabbing my shoulders gently. "Don't worry I believe you. A lots been going on and you had a rough night last night. Take the day off, I've got it covered."

I let out a long breath I hadn't even realized I was holding. I nodded.

"Thanks Terra,"

"No problem, just go relax."

We gave each other a hug and I took off my apron and walked out of the kitchen and made my way into the employee's office that led to upstairs.

"Akihiko, finish your food please." I heard a mother say to her child. I glanced at the child well because kids are adorable.

The child turned their head and caught my eyes and my heart sank to my stomach. It was him, Akio. He glared at me with intense hatred. I swiftly turned away and ran into the office hurriedly.

"What's got you freaked, you're so pale." Yasu asked walking up to me and slung his arm around my shoulders. "Were you stunned from your realization of your feelings for me?"

This actually made me smile. After what just happened, I guess you could say it lightened my mood. I laughed shaking my head.

"Sorry, Yasu," I declined giggling and walking away into another door and upstairs.

Once I got upstairs I decided I'd make some tea since I wasn't doing much. After that I walked to the office and knocked on the door.

"Come in," Lin's voice traveled from the other side. I opened it and stepped in and placed tea on his desk.

"You've been working hard, just thought you'd want some tea."

"Thank you,"

A man of many words…

"Aren't you supposed to be working?"

I jumped from a new voice that entered the room. I turned and blushed lightly seeing Naru.

"I was but Akio just appeared again and Terra gave me the day off to relax." I explained handing him a cup of tea. He took it and sat down at his desk opening his folder.

"And you made tea." he stated more than asked.

"Well, I'm not really working. It actually relaxes me sometimes." I shrugged walking back to the door and opened it. I stopped at looked back at Naru who was still looking at the folder. "Especially when I'm not demanded of it."

I could've sworn I saw a small smirk from him before I walked out.

I decided to rest on the couch and watch tv. Of course, I ended up falling asleep.

"Mommy, what's wrong?" I asked quietly grabbing her hand. She sat in a white bed. They had the rooms all locked and someone stood in the corner of the room watching.

She smiled sweetly at me and patted my hand.

"Mommy's sick right now but if mommy behaves good, I can leave really soon."

"But mommy, daddy's gone away."

"I know sweetie, you'll be staying with Aunty till then."

Her eyes had a gloss of tears, sorrow completely filled her expression.

"Ok, I love you got mommy."

"I love you too my sunshine."

Aunty was waiting for me outside. She grabbed my hand gently and led me out. We walked past a door and someone was in there. A young woman. She was in a white coat and she stared at me. Her eyes were dark like death. I swallowed nervously and squeezed my Aunts hand making her look down at me.

"That won't happen to mommy right?" She looked to where I tilted my head and she took a quick glance. She gasped and knelt in front of my placing her hands on my shoulders.

"Oh, I'm sorry baby." She whispered and hugged me tightly.

"You shouldn't have seen that. Mommy's getting better; I don't think that'll happen."

"Mai, Mai!"

I jumped awake my eyes filled with tears and meeting soft blue eyes.

"Masako," I blinked tiredly. "What's up?"

"You were talking in your sleep; something about something not happening to someone. And you started crying." I sat up whipped the tears from my cheeks.

"Uh, sorry, what time is it?"

"3:30,"

I jolted straight up in the couch. How could a short dream be so long in reality?

"I slept for 3 hours?!" I ran a hand through my hair and sighed. "Well, thanks for waking me up Masako."

"Want to talk about it?" she asked quietly from behind her kimono. I stared at her for a minute, surprised. I realized I was staring at her and I shook my head. "Uh, sorry, you surprised me there for a moment."

Rolling her eyes she sat next to me folding her hands neatly in her lap. She looked to me waiting for me to start.

"Akio as you probably know is the boy's spirit's name." She nodded. "I was Akio in the dream and I was talking to his mom inside of a room. She said she was sick but she would be better soon."

I paused for a moment remembering the sorrow glossed over her eyes while she talked to Akio.

"Masako, it was an asylum." Tears stung my eyes and I tried to hold them back. No one, especially Akio's age, should ever have to go through something like that."

Her warm hand covered mine and I looked up at her biting my lip sadly lamentably.

"Mai, it's not your fault. This was in the past and I know if you could go back you would never have let anything happen to Akio."

"I know but I can do something now. I'll help Akio, thanks Masako." We gave each other a smile and I stood up. "If anyone asks, I'll be outside."

"Ok, be careful."

Grabbing a sweater and my gloves I made my way outside where the weather was way colder than this morning. I zippered up my sweater, put on soft navy gloves, and folded my arms over my chest walking over to the cherry blossom tree Naru and I were at before.

The clouds still covered the sun but it was a pretty light grey. I actually never noticed it before but not far across the street there was a lake. The water seemed to sparkle from a distance making butterflies in my stomach and my heart warm up.

I leaned against the tree taking it all in but thought about Akio.

I said I was going to help him but I really had no idea how. I would never get anywhere if he keeps trying to kill me though. I feel bad; Akio had no reason to endure what he had to go through. Loved then abused all in a matter of minutes. But I feel bad for his mom too; she was so young and had to go through so much without someone by her side to help her. What am I going to do?

My thoughts were interrupted by something wet landing on my nose. I curiously looked up and gasped. Millions of pure white flake fell from the sky mixing in with the petals from the tree. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

I pushed myself off the tree and spread my arms out wide and lifted my head towards the sky laughing. Winter was the most beautiful season in my opinion. Especially when spinning in the falling snow… which is what I was doing now!

While spinning and laughing I ended up falling onto my back and laughing more. I heard a chuckle from behind and look up behind me. Naru stood there hands shoved in his pockets and looking down at me.

I got up awkwardly and giggling with a blush. He was shaking his head at me when I walked up to him.

"You're crazy for being out here wearing just a sweater and gloves." He said smoothly. I looked away nervously and shrugged.

"Says the one who's not even wearing a real jacket." I challenged back.

"Where were you spinning anyway?"

"Are you kidding me? It's snowing and it's beautiful!" I beamed holding me arms out to my sides.

"It's cold and a pain to drive in." he glared at the sky.

"Oh, stop being a downer."

Naru suddenly stepped closer to me closing most of the space between and leaving only a couple inches from each other. A deep blush coved my cheeks, my breath slightly sped up and my heart pounded rapidly in my chest.

Maybe Terra was right.

His hand slowly reached up barley brushing my cheek and I let out a silent but shaky breath.

Maybe I do lo-

I looked at him confused when he reached the top of my head; when he brought his hand down he had petals in his hand from my hair.

I blinked at him in surprised and he smirked at me amusingly. I got suddenly got really angry and clenched my fists tightly, fumed.

"Really?" I growled. "What's been up with you?! Just last week we were fighting and I quit, you're here now and didn't even speak to me the first day!"

"What are you-" he started to shout back but ya know… I cut him off. I was pissed ok!

"You order me around like I have no feelings, you-you tease me, and it drives me crazy!" I shouted bringing my hands to my head and turned stomping away from him a few feet.

"Mai!" I turned back to him glaring.

"No, I'm done trying to at least get along with the one person I love!" I instantly slapped my hand to my mouth and my faced flushed the deepest fade of red, I was pretty sure, on the planet.

I can't believe I just said that! Oh my god! I'm so embarrassed!

"Mai!" He started quickly walking towards me glaring. I stumbled a few steps back surprised. When he reached me he grabbed my shoulder pushing me behind him.

Apparently I had been so mad I didn't even know Akio was behind me. He still looked the same as the last time I saw him but he seemed more furious.

"You, when I get so close to taking away mommy you get in the way!" he yelled pointing to Naru.

"She's not your mom Akio." Naru spoke slow and darkly.

"No!" he screamed threateningly.

He shot out a hand and sent Naru flying and hitting the tree making me scream.

"NARU!"

So, there ya go! I liked this chapter it's one of my favorites! So don't forget to review and stay tuned for chapter 7! Bye bye~!