Hey, guys! It's been a long strange time, eh? I'm really sorry but I was really busy with college and my part time jobs. It just gets tougher and tougher every semester so yeah :( I really hope that you guys understand.

This chapter is pretty short and is not worth the wait but please stay with me. This story will be ended in the next chapter and I'll try to update it as soon as possible.

Thank you so much to everyone who supported 'Just like that summer' ^^ It was hard writing it without the draft. As far as I remember, there were originally 80 chapters, haha. I've kind of lost interest writing this when I lost my flash drive but I kept writing for you guys. I wouldn't have made it to 54 chapters if it wasn't for you so thank so much. xoxo


September 29

KAITO POV

The atmosphere of the earth was nippy and bone-chilling though the sun was shining vibrantly. These past days, I realized that the sunshine that gleamed through this dreary unfriendly season was no longer the light that used to give me hope—It is now the light of truth that clears visions and reality. It only clarifies that this world will continue its motion no matter what happens—whether people like it or not. This light that glisters through my skin elucidates the truth—the truth that my heart keeps denying.

Those crisp brown leaves that were scattered to the ground outside,..when did they become so hideous? The tender zephyr that caresses your face when you walk along the sidewalks,..when did it become so annoying? The unpleasant scenery outside that makes other people happy was dismaying me so uttering a silent sigh, I closed the curtains and turned away.

"It's even colder now." I said, walking towards Luka. "I don't think that it's a good idea to take you outside."

Looking up to me, she frowned, probably disappointed. "But you were supposed to take me there six days ago." she said weakly, tugging my long sleeve.

"Luke is right." dad mumbled, looking at me in the eyes. "I think it's best if you stay he..."

"But we have to go now!" she protested, cutting him off before coughing terribly.

Panicking, I bent down to stroke her back and give her a glass of water.

As time kept on spinning, I could see her getting worse. Her body was becoming more fragile and shaky but her eyes still held the same energy. Outside, she looked so weak but I knew that deep inside, she was still that young woman who was so full of dreams, buoyancy and vitality. She still sought for exciting experiences, warmth and love.

"Please, Kaito." she breathed out, pulling my hand to her cheek.

I could sense the desperation and eagerness in her voice. If it's what she wanted so badly...then I wouldn't want to deny it from her, right?

Pulling my lips to a forced smile, I looked at dad. "Okay." I cheeped. "Wait for me, I'm just going to get a taxi."

"No!" Then she hugged me from behind tightly. A short gasp escaped my lips when she started to bury her face on my torso. "I prefer to ride your bicycle." she exhaled, smiling at me.

I attempted to fight the tears that were threatening to escape my eyes but apparently, I failed so even before she saw them, I turned around. "Uhm, alright." I answered, wiping my tears away.

"Are you okay?" she questioned, worry looming in her voice. How could she still worry about me? She was the one who wasn't okay so why was she worrying about me?

Inhaling deeply, I faced her again. "Of course, I am! Why would I not be okay?" I lied, chuckling. "Hey dad, we're going now."

He just nodded and carried Luka for me to the gate. As soon as he put her down to the front of my bicycle, he hugged her tightly and waved his hand, not saying a single word. I know that he knows that Luka feels it. I know that he knows she is so close to letting go.

The wind started to howl, making the autumn leaves swirl around from the ground as I started pedaling. Everything looked so brown and it was really cold. I could feel Luka's thin arms snaking around my torso so I reached for my scarf and tweaked on one end to be released from my neck and wrapped it around her. I suddenly felt her warm breath puffing over my neck so I looked down at her as she nestled her head on my shoulder. Sighing, I kissed the top of her head and pedaled faster.

"They look happy." she spoke out of a sudden, surprising me.

"Huh?" I breathed out, looking around to see many happy couples. "Why?" I asked. "Aren't we happy too?"

Giggling, she placed a hand on my chest. "We are." she chimed. "Look at those girls running around freely with their partners."

My eyes softened and it took me a while to speak. "Soon, you'll be able to run around like them." I whispered. "Don't envy them."

"I don't envy them." she said. "Besides, even if I can't run like them, I have you with me."

I laughed a little, placing my chin on her head.

"It's just that...you know? It's been a while since I've depended on people when I have to move to different places." she said in a low tone of voice, lightly grasping my sweater. "I'm just surprised to find myself not being able to do the things that I could do." She chuckled bitterly. "These people around, do they even appreciate what they have right now? Walking, running, talking without coughing blood, going to school or college—perhaps to work, making friends..." then she got cut off by her terrible coughing.

"Hey, stop it, alight?" I hissed worriedly, tiny beads of tear clouding the side of my eyes.

"What?" she giggled. "I just can't believe how amazing the littlest things in life is. I'm almost there."

My throat tightened then my hands started sweating. "Almost where?" I questioned weakly.

She sighed dreamily. "Doing those things again." Then she laughed heartily.

I then noticed how illuminating the sun was. Yes, it was so limpid and fiery but it wasn't making me feel any heat. It was just bright and clear enough to enlighten my mind about the truth.

True, she is almost there—doing the things that she could do again. She is close but reality tells me that it is not what everyone wanted. She'll be able to do it again...in a different place—a place where she will no longer suffer.

She suddenly closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh, making my heart drop for a minute. "Luka!" I stopped pedaling and hit the brake.


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