A really short little PoV based off of Subaru's experience. I know a lot of you are waiting to see who she chooses, but be patient! Four more boys still need their half chapter! Thanks for all the love and support, you guys.
"Subaru... Subaru, wake up..."
A gentle voice opened my eyes. Everything was dark, and I felt... lonely. I saw ahead of me orange hair, running. I heard a voice call out my name once more, and I tried to call out to them. I wanted to see who the voice was. It was gentle and kind, and I wanted to hold that voice in my arms and shield them from the disappointment of this reality. But no noise came. I glanced back at the running figure, wondering why it felt so nostalgic and sad. I stood up and began running, chasing after them, wondering if I could catch up. But the minute I got close, the faster they became. I was running, and the voice began calling me.
"Wait!" I wanted to call out.
The figure ahead of me was suddenly not alone. A figure appeared and she seemed to glow even brighter than the orange haired runner. The man took her hand and began to drag her away. I wanted them to stop, I was trying to call to them, and my heart felt like it would burst out of my chest any minute now, from the pain and sadness that I felt. Don't leave me, I wanted to cry. Don't leave me here again...
"Subaru! Are you okay?"
My eyes fluttered open, and I was greeted with brown hair and a warm smile glancing down at me. I sat up, and glanced around. The living room was filled with a pink glow, and the Sun outside had just began to set. In front of me, Ema sat with her squirrel watching from her shoulder. My face felt cold, and I reached up to be greeted with wetness on my fingertips. A concerned arm patted my shoulder, and I looked up at the owner.
"If you ever want to talk, know that I'll always be here."
She flashed me another smile, and stood to go to the kitchen.
I sat with tears still running down my face as I realized the meaning behind the dream. If I didn't run after Natsume and Ema, he would sweep her off her feet and take her away from me, and leave me behind...
I stood up and unsteadily made my way into the kitchen, tailing after Ema. I was still groggy from the game the other night, and I guess I had passed out on the couch.
"Oh, Subaru, are you okay? I'm making some tea if you wa-"
I cut her off by walking up behind her and wrapping my arms around her. I rested my head on her shoulder, and closed my eyes. I breathed in her scent and listened to her soft breaths as she whispered, "Subaru?"
I shook my head and mumbled, "Just a minute more..."
I felt two hands reach up and delicately hold onto my crossed arms.
"It's alright. I'm here," she murmured.
I allowed my eyes to shut and felt like I had finally caught up.
Oh my, this is really bad and super short, I'm sorry. I hope you enjoy it. (Also, this happened before Chapter 22).