Pai was leaning on the control panel to his computer, facing towards the large screen. However, he was not watching it. Instead, he was reading a book. No, it wasn't a book on anthropology or advanced calculus, but, instead, a rather intriguing romance novel he had picked up not a day ago. His work had slackened since, and he simply couldn't put it down, even though his willpower was known to be strong.
He tried to rip his eyes from the page as he read.
"I felt moisture filling up my eyes as I looked at Emmett. I barely knew him, and yet, somehow, not knowing when I would see him again after tonight was anguishing. I knew this was just a faint taste of the goodbyes I would have to survive in the next hour, and the thought made the tears begin to spill."
His attempt at pulling himself away was soon found futile, and he was stuck farther into the book. As he read along, he found himself flipping pages almost unconsciously.
"'I love you. I will always love you, no matter what happens--"
Just then, Pai was interrupted from his book with a yell.
"PAI! Taruto's gone nuts! He says he has an imaginary friend named Mary or something and--"
"Get OUT!" Pai roared in fury, "I have to find out what happens to BELLA!"
Kisshu blinked twice, then massaged his forehead wearily,
"Not you too…"