x…O…x
Aya didn't see Zero at all that week. He didn't go to class. He didn't even seem to be on campus – never once did she catch even the tiniest scent of him.
"You have to respect it, or whatever. Like, it's a pet or something. God, I'm so not the one for this job…" Aidou sighed; sitting down on the edge of the fountain they always practiced by. "Hey, are you listening to me?"
Aya's eyes moved slowly to meet his, and she smiled sadly at him. "I'm sorry, Aidou. I'm just… a little worried."
Aidou flinched, knowing who she was talking about. Zero was not his favorite topic, however, and as such he took that moment to leave.
"Well, we'll meet up some other time then, yeah?"
He didn't go far, before he paused and looked back at her over his shoulder.
"Aya… Kiryuu – he'll be fine, he…Oh, I'm no good at this either, sorry…" Scratching the back of his head, Aidou turned and left her alone.
Aya smiled a tiny smile, pulling her jacket a bit tighter. "Thanks, Aidou-senpai..."
