Chapter 2
Bonds of fate
–A heavenly feeling brewed by the little girl stuck on the boy as he growled in pain and disdain. -
What the hell?!" His ringtone started to beat rapidly as the girl shook on him, wrapping her hands around him. Closing the small gap between them.
She felt snug and safe, as if the boy was everything she had been waiting for her whole life. While her sisters had comfortable laps she preferred him.
"Who are you?" inquiring a thorough question with annoyance. He didn't know these people or did he? Their faces looked slightly… Familiar. And after a quick head count, it was seven individuals, all women and none of them looked similar to the other, how odd.
But he didn't know them exactly, it seemed their faces were memorable as if he had seen them before. Who were these beautiful women that happened to get inside his house, and why…
–Why could he see a key? A replica like his? But with a different color, this was just a dream? Eh– it's too weird to be real. The key was black, compared to his which was gold. A clear color difference. But how did they manage to get in?
Adequately, they could have broken down his door? That would end up in arrest, and property destruction. They could've smashed his windows. But previously when he strolled in front of the house. No glass or anything was spotted on the floor, though this seemed like delusional, excessive thinking that didn't serve any real meaning.
More like mere paranoia that assaulted the black haired boy's minds, such thoughts always invaded his mind when he became flustered. His eyes gazing at each of these women in surprise and disbelief. Furthermore, he could have sworn that when he looked at a particular girl with gorgeous amethyst eyes and silver hair, she quickly blushed and looked away.
"What an odd girl, maybe her head isn't set on right? Who blushes to strangers anyway. And why to someone as insignificant, slothful, and disgusting such as myself. Truly I must have been dreaming of such actions."
Thinks Subaru as his negative thoughts seem to choke him physically. Thankfully, the weird scenario of walking in on such an unexpected sight quickly made those thoughts retreat back into the bleak mindscape of the boy known as Natsuki Subaru.
'Woman– especially beautiful ones? Here? This couldn't be, I mean- how?' Wearily, thoughts hazed over his upfront obstacle known as 'little loli' as she gave a toothy grin.
He looks down to see an adorable face with magenta colored eyes, her skin certainly darker in comparison to the pale skinned woman sitting in front, as if by default she was the leader. The girl currently embracing him was dressed in a long flowing white dress and adorned with blue flowers.
While certainly the epitome of cuteness, the fierce eyed boy was not feeling in the best of moods. His confusion peaked and his irritation at an all-time high. He narrowed his eyes and brusquely said just two words:
"Get off."
"But Baru, I missed you so much big bro!"
She childishly pouted at the stubborn boy with a hint of sadness in her words, she had been wondering why he was not accepting her hug? Infrequently a whiff of confusion and disappointment peeked through her expression. She was just having her own thoughts to herself:
"Big bro Baru has always been prideful, but I have my own as well. I will make big bro smile soon so I will make sure of it! As a hero of justice always keeps their promises!"
Subsiding the ideals that plagued his mind. He managed to get her off of him. Not wanting to show any aggression towards a mere child, that alone diminishes how people would view him. He had always had a soft spot towards children, their curious gazes always making him soften.
The innocent smiles reminding him of better times, times where his parents were around.
Dark thoughts began to cloud his head, the self-loathing about to come back in full force. The black-haired boy's breathing grows rather ragged before he tries to forcibly calm down as he gazes at all these foreign women to his eyes, alien to his memories.
Yet if feels like there Is something bugging him time, and time again, hazy flashbacks that end up in blank frustration.
A woman with blonde hair began to take her first steps towards Subaru, in order to try to provide some words of greeting, or perhaps comfort. When suddenly a sound halted her footsteps and the boy's actions.
A familiar melody rings in his ears. One that he is so used to hearing that subconsciously he would hum the tune when showering. A song ingrained in his soul.
Eyes distractedly widened in surprise. The phone rang through his ears as the other women heard it, clear as day, the phone's noise pierced the room with music, a room that had been as quiet as a graveyard, despite the presence of eight living individuals.
None wanted to believe the actions that they saw the boy was about to commit. Thankfully, the ringtone distracted their minds as they witnessed the boy look down at his hand, where his phone was located and the cause for the melody.
Poetic, and euphoric; Dog of Flanders. An elegant, peaceful, and engaging ring tone would tear at his attention. Snatching the phone into the grasp of his hand. Accepting the call– onto something unforeseen, and wasn't predictable.
Just like this whole bizarre scenario Natsuki Subaru found himself in. All the girls looked at him with different eyes, yet they all seemed to nod. For some reason this slightly relieved the boy and he began hearing his uncle's voice.
"Heeeyyy boy!! I missed you! And we'll since I won't be able to spend time with you, your sisters wanted to live with you." The ambiguous old man laughed, in his carelessness, drawing distinct animosity. Such tinder aggression could only egg his uncle forward.
His uncle had never been one for subtlety, instead carrying himself forward with a single minded determination through life. A tactic that had worked surprisingly well for himself.
"What sisters is he blabbering about? I am a single child for heaven's sake, I am sure my parents did not go off and have seven children and hid it from me. What is this fool of an uncle even saying?" Thinks to himself Subaru as he speaks through the phone:
"What have you done uncle?!" Through his annoyance, managing to spark a rough question throughout this mess. His tone did not go unnoticed by an impassive looking woman with white hair dressed in a black flowing dress, as if from centuries ago.
She continued observing the situation as she was sipping her favorite tea, Earl Grey a mellow flavor for a meticulous lady such as herself.
A small smile etched itself upon her face as she observed the situation. Truly for a woman such as herself, the knowledge that the boy was unaware of their existence was intriguing to say the least.
She thought that Flugel may not have been entirely honest with both her sisters and the boy, amusing to say the least. She looks forward with relish at this ever increasing sensation brewing in her mind, curiosity.
"Ahh– isn't it quite noticeable? Your sisters have come to live with you." Revealing his true intentions, Flugel decided not to hold back. The boy's uncle was grinning at the mischief that all eight of these individuals would soon face.
Yet he also genuinely believed that this could be the beginning of his nephew's recovery. For all his pride and intelligence, he had admittedly been a shitty family member to his kin.
And he is betting on a hunch that this will be the start of something wonderful.
But was this a plan or just a way to piss Subaru off more? Already knowing his uncle would pull something like this, it was clear hidden among all the other things he's done. As within the family, Uncle Flugel was known as the 'sin' or the issue divider, meaning he simultaneously created problems with no way to clean them up.
Furthermore, the man had always been away from them, only showing up once in a blue moon and his parents had gotten along swimmingly with this supposed uncle of his.
However, Subaru also would never admit it out loud, but the conversations and connections he shared with his uncle always managed to relieve him and leave him without stress.
But how did he get these 'girls' here? And why did one call him 'Baru' he didn't know any of them. But they all had particular gazes that he's once seen before.
They were all looking at him with a mix of concern, affection and love. Emotions only seen inside his ho– his parent's house.
The gaze all seven sisters shared was indescribable and emotionally overwhelming, since the last time anyone gazed at him like that, were his parents right before leaving on their trip that changed the life of the boy.
All seven sisters shared a rare moment of complete unity, and they gazed at the boy with emotions that affected his mind rather severely. Emotions of a deep and loving affection, compassion, and understanding.
Affection for the situation they had already been informed of by Flugel. Affection at how hard everything must have been for their 'brother'. They all wanted to reach out to him in their own particular ways.
His breathing hitched as he held the phone against his ear, the ever present despair always waiting for the right moment to return and ravage the bleak minded boy.
His fears and horrors at the sheer apathy received from the police when he was informed of his parents demise. Therefore, to see not apathy but affection was a surprise that he would have never expected to see again.
His paranoia also lurking in the darkest corners of his mind, ever so lovingly whispering to him that no one loved him, he was all alone, maybe even his parents trip was a way to leave and get rid of him who they had feed, clothed, and housed for far too long.
All these delusions made the boy fight with all his being to not break down yet, as he could not allow himself to show such a moment of vulnerability in front of these strangers. And certainly not with his uncle waiting on his reply patiently on the other line.
Tears threatened to leak out of Natsuki Subaru's eyes, and he used his full will to stop them from leaking out, he feared if he broke down, he would be unaware of how to put himself back together.
Like a shattered glass vase will never be the same even if glue is taken and used to re forge it, the cracks still visible, an apt way to describe the persona that Subaru displays to the world, to hide his pitiful self.
The sheer abomination that he finds himself to be. The way he is sickened by his own gaze, the reason why no mirrors exist In the house since he punched them all when he saw his face. A hollow feeling ringing out every time he wondered why.
Laughing at the thought that he could actually be normal, cherished, cared for. Maybe that gun should not have misfired, is what the boy thinks, yet he tries to banish those dreadful thoughts as others come.
Then this nightmare called life, and terrors called the future would not plague him, haunt him, consume him with sheer hate at this world.
Hatred for allowing him to keep existing, for not letting him die, for not passing out in a nap, and not allowing him to perish.
He would have his blissful sleep in either hell or purgatory, for the word heaven makes no sense to Subaru, makes no sense to someone who finds out he has no soul, that he is a wretched parasite merely living and mimicking the act of being a human.
As Natsuki Subaru's face grew more grim, the seven sisters saw this and all gazed with increased concern at their brother.
What a joke, what a fantasy, what a crazy world for someone like him to keep breathing, when so many others die. What unfair circumstances Subaru has to deal with the act of pretending to smile and be joyful, while everyone looks at him and judges him. Let's his façade and his wall out, invulnerable to anyone's opinions of him, but his very own.
He is unlucky and keeps living, day by fucking day. He sees the way the sisters are looking at him and his throat dries out as he thinks to himself:
"Why? Why are they staring like they give a damn. Why, why, why, why, Whyyyy. They do not care, they do not even know me.
This is just a scam, I am going to snap my fingers and they are going to disappear. Then this house will be empty, excerpt for my worthless self, that is.
A fucking dream, just another delusion, fantasy of mine. Who would care for Natsuki Fucking Subaru, no one. Just my parents, but they are not here anymore. And an odd uncle that shows up whenever is convenient for him to drop a mess on my lap.
My parents and I should have lived together and left together, who do I have that truly cherishes me, apart from Rem? Rem, my dear, my heart, no don't think like that. It is just more bullshit, that is just a misinterpretation of my lust.
I have yet to even figure out my own heart, so how can I begin even trying to understand how others feel for me? What am I?
Nothing but a loser, a wannabe poser. But these girls, they aren't disappearing are they? They are still here, not products of my own mind. They keep looking at me. Why?"
Then their own particular emotions shone through their varied eyes at the boy which drove him to even more confusion.
Empathy, from a certain blond haired woman who had her arms crossed under her rather voluptuous chest wishing nothing more than to rush to this fierce eyed boy and give him a crushing hug.
She understood pain rather well due to her work, and can see from how their new "brother's" eyes were darting around looking as if they may cry or break made her oh, so concerned for him.
She was waiting impatiently for the conversation between uncle and nephew to be dealt with so that they can all get together and try to help this poor boy.
Concern, from a tall woman with dark violet hair who was reclining slothfully in his, well at this moment their love seat. She was having difficulty even paying attention to the conversation the boy was having with "their" uncle Flugel, yet even for such a languid individual she would try to show how she felt about their "brother."
She closed her eyes briefly and would only open them when the conversation was over, so that her lovely sisters could begin theirs with the black haired brother or theirs.
Love, from a silver haired girl that was shyly standing to one corner with brilliant amethyst eyes. While her cheeks would blush furiously whenever Subaru would quickly gaze around the room till their eyes met for a brief moment.
She truly loved him even if he may not seem to remember them, with all her heart and soul. He may be their "brother" but she would always view him differently that her other siblings.
She started pouting because she wanted their uncle to hang up and for all of them to be able to initiate a conversation with the black haired young man of her dreams.
Intrigue, by a tea sipping white haired woman. She had already began doing her calculations, theories, hypothesis on how the relationship they shared with their new "brother" would be like.
She was well aware of how their uncle's scheming surpassed her innocent plans, so she would have to wait for him to hang up to proceed into a much needed discussion with Subaru.
Boredom or maybe hunger, from a grey haired young loli with a black and purple eyepatch covering one of her eyes.
While she certainly cared a great deal over her new big bro, she was impatiently waiting for the conversation to end between her bro and their "uncle" so that they could all proceed to eat and feast, the thought making her lick her lips in anticipation.
Their uncle has stated that Subaru was a rather decent cook, which made her drool a little at the prospect at tasting his food.
Compassion, from a pink haired girl with a green scarf, who was sitting down and fidgeting. She was the shyest of her sisters, but she was happy to have reunited with their beloved "brother".
It was obvious he wasn't expecting them at all which made her shake her head at the mischief their uncle can get people involved with. She sighed and awaited for the end of the conversation so that they could see what would happen next.
Joy, from a spiky green haired loli who wanted nothing more than to repeat her tackle. She was perhaps the most vocal of the sisters, as she always displayed her emotions on her sleeve and bluntly told the truth to anyone about their actions.
Having caused them trouble when she and her beloved gluttonous sister would go patrol the streets searching for evil-doers and wannabe villains.
Moreover, her big sis with her pretty flowing dark violet hair would always have to go and retrieve them, to make sure they would not cause any untoward actions to the ignorant masses.
She truly loved her big "brother", and wanted nothing more than for him to finish talking to their weird uncle, so she could hug him once more.
All seven sisters had their own goals, thoughts, desires, and tangents that would diverge and converge upon necessity, yet they all shared an unspoken thought, for words were not necessary in this situation. The need to help their dear brother outweighed any of their other goals. So, with all of their own thoughts and conclusions they awaited for the conversation to be over.
"Ahh my boy, sorry to spring you with a surprise such as this. But well, these are not your biological sisters by any means, I doubt your parents would have hidden this from you.
While that may be true, it is also a fact that they are your sisters by bond, not by blood. Take that information as you may. Well Subaru, I will make arrangements to purchase a bigger house for all of you to live together in peace. However, do not think that this arrangement will be forever.
I will let Echidna talk about it more with you. And with those words I bid you and your new sisters farewell. I also promise to visit sometime when my schedule is soon. Live strong son, you need it."
With those final words Flugel disconnected the call and Subaru looked down at his phone. He was struggling to understand what emotions he was feeling, and which ones he should convey to this new party of girls in his living room.
However Fate took that opportunity from him as the white haired woman put down her tea cup with a resounding click. The noise thundering throughout the quiet and still living room. From the moment Subaru had come into his abode, to the minute he had disconnected the call with his uncle, not a word had been said.
Nor action has been expressed by the seven sisters. Yet that is where it all changes as the woman with an affection towards tea opens her dainty lips and speaks:
"I am aware of how shocking this may be towards you Natsuki Subaru." The mention of his name by the lips of this woman makes the boy flinch, as if his brain was desperately trying to remember where he has heard it from. She continues:
"You must feel at a loss, without information there is no way to determine a correct hypothesis, theory, or train of thought.
You came here and were surprised by the very fact of our presence. This lets me analyze and extrapolate the necessary information I need to continue this conversation. Firstly, you must have just known from our dear uncle Flugel that you had something at your house.
Not ever expecting he meant someone. Secondly, you are breathing hard, your pupils dilated, you seemed about to enter shock just by us showing concern, care, interest, intrigue, and affection towards our beloved brother.
Thirdly, I can assure you that we are not blood related, however we are siblings by bond not blood.
Again, all of this information and the fact that you are unaware who we are, yet still carrying a slight hint of remembrance leads me to believe that you may have forgotten us due to the unfortunate circumstances that occurred with your parents.
My name is Echidna, and I offer my condolences to the affairs, trials and tribulations, you must have suffered without us being here to support you.
Truly, this meeting should have occurred much earlier. Alas, our uncle works in ways only known to him, even I can only hazard a guess as to why we are just meeting today.
But fret not, Let our other siblings introduce themselves towards you. As they have very much been looking forward to."
It is like the dam was open, as Typhon jumps at her big bro again and grasps him in a hug. Which this time Subaru doesn't reject due to still processing Echidnas information. With a cheer Typhon shouts:
"Heya big bro, my name is Typhon and I am a hero of justice! I shall punish the wicked evil-doers and keep the peace of the world. With you by my side nothing is impossible! It is so good to see you again."
Subaru was about to reply back to Typhon when another voice interrupted him:
"Subaru Onee-San, While this talk is important, can we eat? I am feeling quite ravenous and I heard from our uncle Flugel you are quite the cook. I expect a gourmet meal."
Replies a girl with a hair color that looks like polished steel, her eyepatch adorning her face while her other eye is looking at the kitchen.
"Don't be so rude Daphne, we are guests here after all. If my brother lets up, I can do it just fine." Pouts an adorable blonde, her eyes still looking at Subaru with some compassion and understanding.
"No, it is fine, It is rude to keep a child waiting. Or I suppose my little sister."
States the black haired boy as he proceeds to the kitchen and pulls out some instant ramen he had, knowing that any food In his fridge would have spoiled due to his trip to Texas.
None interrupted the boy as after several minutes he had finished making the ramen, adding some garnish and dry vegetables he had for whenever he craved some ramen.
He gave the dish to Daphne who's eyes looked beyond excited and she began to eat rather loudly. He also had made enough for everyone so they all got a chance to eat.
The sisters were impressed he could make such a simple meal so delicious, and they observed the hungriest of their sisters eating.
Slurping quite a bit, everyone's mood brightened a little as they observed Subaru blowing on the noodles gently before feeding the cute gluttonous loli.
Typhon was doing a similar thing for the tall violet haired lady, and feeding her as well which made Subaru feel strange but he dismissed it as family considerations.
Doing such an action improved Subaru's spirit tremendously and he felt ready to meet the rest of his so-called sister. He turned around and sat while gesturing to everyone to do the same.
After everyone was sitting in a comfortable manner he began speaking:
"Now I am sure we are all confused since our fox of an uncle sprang this trap on us. You already know my name, but I feel I am at a disadvantage.
So while I know Echidna's, Typhon, and this hungry loli name is Daphne, I fail to know the rest. So please let's get to know each other shall we. My name again is Natsuki Subaru, how about yours?"
The four remaining sisters whose name he didn't know shared a quick glance, and with an exhausted sigh the tall woman spoke lethargically:
"My name is Sekhmet, and it is tiresome to even take a breath so I will let my sisters do the talking. Nice to meet you brother."
Subaru was a little puzzled as this woman was not kidding, after Typhon finished feeding her and proceeded to eat her own ramen,
Sekhmet closed her eyes and it seemed like she was already asleep. An energetic blonde pulled him out of his befuddlement and replied:
"Name's Minerva and it brings me great joy to meet you again Subaru. I know this situation seems weird because it is. But I strive to help everyone I can and I hope we can all get along and help each other."
"You look quite happy Minerva-Chan, it does bring pleasure to meet our brother after so long doesn't it?" Inquires Echidna innocently as she sips from her third cup of tea.
Here Minerva pouts and slams her fist with each other which shocks Subaru slightly as he is questioning if she is violent. However her reply sets his mind at ease:
"I am a healer Dona, it is what we do. We care, and provide aid to whoever needs it. Whether physical, emotional, or mental we do it all."
"Minerva-san I believe it is my turn to speak, geez don't bully me." Answers a pouting bubble-gum haired girl.
She turns around to the black haired boy who has a smile of amusement at the family bonds all these sisters had shown between each other as she speaks:
"Hey Subaru-kun, umm… oh yes my name is Carmilla. It is nice to meet you and I hope we get along well. Do not mind my sisters too much, we all do have different personalities but I am sure with all of us you will not feel left out of place."
Subaru is touched at why she managed to speak those words while she seems rather shy, she can be quite focused when her mind is made up.
Finally, not only the boy but all six sisters turn around to the final one who was still blushing every time Subaru would glance at her out of the corner of his eye.
A girl dressed in black leggings, with matching color boots that have hints of purple, was still not speaking as they all waited patiently. Finally Typhon could not take the awkward atmosphere and blurts out:
"Big bro Baru, that's Satella nii-chan, and she has a huuuge crush on you. Both of you would always play with each other. Don't you remember?"
Here Satella's face gets redder but she manages to interject:
"Typhon! You had no right to say that. Now my belo… Subaru will think I am weird or clingy!"
The silver haired girl takes quick breaths as she finally controls her inner thoughts, while Subaru is thinking he was right earlier when he found it strange that she would keep looking at him. However, how odd he does not remember such a beautiful girl.
With long silver hair that flows below her waist, gorgeous amethyst eyes and a pout on her face she was simply divine.
She composed herself and showed Subaru a dazzling smile that made his breath catch in his throat and she lovingly said:
"Subaru, my name is Satella, and it brings me inestimable joy to see you again. I understand and am horrified by what has happened to you. But I vow to fix this now that I, well I mean we are all here."
Subaru was processing all this information and determined several things. These women may not be his blood siblings, but he could already feel some sort of attachment to them.
Furthermore, Typhon and Daphne are simply adorable, and Minerva's enthusiasm for her job makes it rub off the boy.
Carmilla, while shy, seems like a great sister figure as her gaze also contains untold hardships. Sekhmet, well, is Sekhmet and he is sure he would have no trouble getting along with her.
Now the one that intrigued him the most was Echidna. She just seemed like a woman that smiles innocently yet may have plans of her own, but he trusts his gut and feels nothing but curiosity and a faint touch of concern from her to himself.
Finally, he turns around to look at Satella and his heart quickens a beat. Something surprising for himself, he felt a type of bond closer to her than the others, but it was too soon to say.
He would have to see how the future plays out. So he smiles and adds:
"Satella, Echidna, Carmilla, Minerva, Sekhmet, Daphne, and Typhon. I am not sure how this will work out but I feel your intentions and to be honest I am kind of glad you are here after all the surprises I have received.
Now, with that being said you can all make yourself comfortable in my pare… I suppose my house now. I need some time to analyze all of this but by no means am I upset. Truly, thank you for being here.
Here the boy strikes a pose that amuses the sisters and declares:
"Welcome to the Natsuki abode, make yourself comfortable, and I shall return. Until later."
Here Subaru grabs his phone as he casts a slight smile at this unexpected living situation, who knows what the future holds, and walks out the door to have a walk to clear his thoughts.
"Cya."
Closing the door behind him; amazed by the fresh air, painting all over his body with a euphoric scent alongside it.
As he stood out in the street, wind hazed through- aching, twitching, and turning. This was what he lived for, an elegant breeze as this.
"Ahh- beautiful."
Nodding. The calming atmosphere brought ease to the heart, a comfortable manner, quiet and composed.
A good walk, great for the body, and mind. Peaceful at best; the sky beamed overhead, using his right arm.
Squirming from the sky, though running isn't feasible, a reasonable drawn conclusion.
–Reaching out to the sky in the hopes to achieve space, gliding upon the stars, splitting the skies, and awakening up something anew.
"Just- where are you, Pleiades? When will you appear, and save me from my peril's, endless torment, and mere sacrifice?"
A world of illusions, the matrix at best as he strolled deeper into the unknown but there was a place special to him, a safekeeping known as:
'Pleiades' a vessel, a mere containment cell to hold something in, whatever existed- furrowed, and shivered into place.
A sanctity meant only to hold himself in, delusional, and melancholic intentions, withheld from everyone in this barren world.
"I'd love to soar the world."
A wish at best being perceived by the world only to be extinguished in the long run but this was surely expected, accumulated, and reasoned with.
Signing in his lonesome, hearing a noise.
"Wha-"
Happening to stroll upon something surprising; the odd sound that beat once more but he knew of this, and was far more used to this.
–A building hung high in one's view.
Near shutting his eyes as he opened them up once more– though an odd feeling struck at him, notably it gave him immense anxiety, unease, and other feelings.
"So, I'm here…"
The school held tall, amazingly; the bell that sat atop the building didn't ring, school was over, and it was near time for him to work.
Ending up missing school for the day but he didn't care for it, there wasn't enough time to make it anyways, so he was safe.
–Heat, immense scorching heat, flames blazed, currents rushed, uneasiness appeared greater than before…
The source of his unease, what caused him to feel so ill, sick, and upset, the vibrant flames that scorched over his body.
Screeching, and aching in silence as the pain returned inside him, a new heavenly appeal? A new desolate grasp for that of someone known as Natsuki Subaru? A meaningful experience.
This heat only came from one, a woman of red, black, and gold, his rapid emotions apparent.
Sniffing at the air, her calming presence eased by but even when 'calm' it was the feeling of fire, a hot aching pain that rushed through your body.
Every minor flame that clashed against his body borne vibrant light, hatred, and malice, disgust, and a menacing feeling.
But– this essential emotion was different, leading along the lines of affection, though he felt hindered and weighed down by outer circumstances.
She happened to weigh down his heart with immense strength, it wasn't a physical object as such- something the human eyes couldn't see.
Invincible to see or anticipate, this was what he happened to come across as 'intriguing' and amazing to one's your interest.
Every time he thought about her… his heart seemingly heaved to the sky, never letting up, pushing, rushing, squirming to whatever safety it could.
And then…
As he stood in front of the school, his ears concealed upon later pulling back his hoodie.
The loud noise seemingly annoyed him but caused tremendous satisfaction, and interest from within.
The pleasing voice wasn't dangerous and only wanted to establish a conversation with him.
"Commoner," she spoke fluently, and calmly with an interesting figure as her golden spot on diamonds hung low against her breasts.
A dejected smile appeared; apprehended by a beautiful girl known by all for her beautiful charm but prideful demeanor.
"Ahh… Prisc–"
Slightly caught up in his own words as he sighed, feeling a metal beam touch against his lips merely a small fan, gleaming with vibrant red and black, a golden lining to even out the mix of red and black.
"Mineself believes you shouldn't speak." narrowing her eyes with a foreign smile, a smile he had once seen…
'It's been somewhat… Since I've seen her, she's still beautiful as always." pondering over his loose-end of thoughts.
"Shouldn't she–" as he tried to speak; the light fan edged closer against his lips.
His eyes slightly curved down, seeing something he hadn't seen in a while but they still were satisfying to look at… Her substantial, and plump breasts brought a deep temptation from within.
He could rant for hours about how big they were but that would only waste more subtle time that he didn't have.
Or he could even imagine what they felt like, soft, elegant, this was somewhat normal for him to think on and ramble about but it was all pointless, these odd feelings would pass on someday.
Upon seeing his eyes looking down, a minor blush covered her face.
"Indulge yourself in silence." her quick-witted judgment struck at him, happening to figure out what he was staring at only made her shrivel up with a blush.
–A rapidly ringing cut through the sudden commotion.
Stepping back, pulling out his phone, a message he expected to see but not now.
Upon seeing the message, eyeing the phone with a confused glance, and with tired eyes. He was deciding to leave as he had to be somewhere else.
Infrequently- there was someone he wanted to meet, and speak to, drawing himself into a deep turn, and a soft spin.
Politely caressing gently around with relative ease.
An abundant blush happened to cross his face as he wanted to go meet her but currently with Priscilla, deciding to stay with her for a bit.
Sighing as he put his phone back into his pocket with relief, originally thinking it was something from the witches but he never tried looking if they had his number.
"I have to go," he spoke with grimace and sadness.
He didn't want to leave but he had somewhere to be, a place that he needed to be or it would create various issues.
Nodding down in a slight apologetic form, truly wanting to hold a conversation with her in the meantime but there wasn't enough time for any of that.
Scratching his hair with a disapproved smile; slightly disappointed in his actions as she could see clearly.
Turning around as he dashed away In a haze.
"I'm truly sorry, work calls!"
Running away to the extreme there wasn't time to waste, he already wasted too much time, simply ignoring what kept him going at times.
As he ran; the woman looked dejected as her face slowly arose a look of displeasure.
"Hmm… it seems I wasn't pushy enough, very well, next time, I will make you mine."
A blush crept upon her face as she turned around walking away from the school, what she happened to find before wasn't as interesting as her little meeting with the boy.
"I'm coming!"
Running, increasing velocity as he pushed on further, needing to make it quickly, anxious to see what would happen if he were to end up late but that was only one bad thought scattered throughout millions.
After a short hustle, opening the door as he breathed in heavily, tired from the long jog.
"Subaru-kun." speaking with a gentle tone, and a mild blush.
"Hey! Uh- sorry for being late." Sighing heavily under their breath as he eyed the convenience store's floor.
–Giggling at his words, happening to not mind his latency.
Rushing towards the 'employee' only backroom led to his random getup which didn't matter much, only wanting to be with Rem after his short trip to America there wasn't a lot of communication between them but it wasn't just communication that strived him further.
He wanted more, greedy as it was, his heart clung to her words- thriving with radiance and heat, other women took up his heart but she held a high place in the midst of it.
Somehow, he wondered how she felt- what were her feelings? Taking up a partial large amount of his time, besides the witches- even though meeting them the first day, having an odd feeling this wouldn't be a first. Rem occupied his time and mind, having a bundle of friends who would always spend time with him but that was in the loose end of his mind; an edge, corner that wasn't mentioned or brought up before.
Ideas, thoughts, feelings- they were too controversial; the boy's heart could break into two upon one's words or it could stifle through the cracks achieving a higher elegance: one day he could be happy, another he could be upset, there was never an in-between but today- something was different, the shift in emotion, the vibrant feeling.
Running out the side as he stood across from her; peculiar to what she was doing, seeing an easeful stare upon his own expression- a minor blush ceased to exist, countered with a shy glance.
The sky blue eyes persisted in staring at him so giddy as if it was a staring contest but when ends meet, who truly wins? This wasn't accurately a game but a submissive gaze between two teenagers.
Something of immense passion, versed in with dedication but the boy was too oblivious to see that.
-alongside deep smothered affection, thickly coated with hesitant vibrant love; gleaming with passion the boy had never seen before only immersing him within the fruition of love, following thinly in the air as her blush seethed through.
never letting up his stare as he gazed at Rem, only causing her legs to tremble in delight, ecstatic with excitement but due to the current circumstances- she couldn't release the tension that appeared between her hips, thriving wet sensation.
"Subaru-kun… Rem will be back." echoing out as her lips trembled.
"A-alright?" pressing on the counter with confusion. "I'll just uh- wait for you?" slightly awkward after their minor stare contest; though staring into her cerulean eyes weren't the problem, rather enjoyable to him, it wasn't usual but still enjoyable.
As she stepped out, oddly breathing heavily but he seemingly ignored it and kept quiet, time happened to pass- around 20 minutes or so but he could hear a faint bleak sound, along the lines of a gasp? a moan? The thoughts that compiled his mind.
As he thought it over once more, a loud noise that happened to catch the boy by surprise.
The door flicked open with a thrust as a man wearing a hoodie approached him aside from approaching him, gazing at all the other items in the store.
Soon to be looking at the boy with an ugly expression.
Eyeing the man that wore a hoodie, giving Subaru a nasty glare, it wasn't usual he met people that gave him glances like this but the right choice or course of action was that the boy assumed the man was a drug addict- due to seeing the man's eye veins, hoodie, lack of smell.
The man's smell was thickly coated in that of liquor, meth, or weed and even then, the hoodie seemingly didn't smell good either, though Subaru didn't intend to smell the man, the hoodie carried a nasty smell that made it's way into the boy's body.
Happening to know these smell's due to numerous occurrences but that wouldn't detail much as it would be pointless to go into further explanation, sighing under his breath as he waited for the man to buy something.
ignoring the man's sudden entrance to focus on the things that actually mattered- since Rem still wasn't back, continuing, pondering over what she was doing and why it was taking her so long but hearing a minor sound of a faint moan gave him plenty of ideas:
As a horny teen, this was only expected, she's most likely masturbating, a conclusion as such was probable- but she could have had something else happen but no that didn't make sense, his teenage beliefs collided with his inner horny.
'She has to be right?' coming to a reasonable conclusion as he hit his head on the counter. "I look like a weirdo." calling himself out on his mistake but it wasn't a mistake but the mind of a growing boy. Even perhaps sounding weird, it was usual.
Wrapping his arms around his head.
"-Aye."
The quiet man spoke in disinterest but trying to breeze through their convo.
Looking up to see the man giving him a distinctive glare of imminent annoyance.
"Eh- yes?" curiously responding to the man, seeing his dark brown eyes giving him a menacing look.
Suddenly a package dropped before him, seeing the drink up close, feeling a slight warmth with an understandable expression.
"Eh, so you like mon–oh?" gazing to the right, but there wasn't much only the frail sight of a short girl.
"Nevermind." checking upon the drink as the man handed him cash, sighing in boredom as Rem happened to come over.
The man picked up the drink and started to walk out of the mini-store, which encased a multitude of various interesting items that Subaru held no care or interest in.
Inarguably his boredom was considerably sizable, there wasn't much of anything but this was a "job" so he didn't expect it to be interesting or entertaining, he just needed the money.
"There's just nothing to do." sighing under his breath once more, "Actually–" a hesitant smirk dazzled upon the boy's face.
"Hey, Rem…" he replied as her fleeting eyes acknowledged his presence after her odd long trip in the bathroom.
"Hey, Subaru-kun…" responding to his words, slightly trembling with a minor flush across her expression as she happened to look right.
Inexcusable she appeared to seem quite flushed about something? Drawing near the boy's interests and curiosities but he couldn't decide to ask her or talk with her about it.
It was all too weird, though his little conclusion could be right or wrong? His mind could only thickly layer around this.
"Rem– actually never mind." asking a question but hence disregarding it as it held no immense purpose towards him.
"Hm? Rem will answer anything you have to say Subaru-kun." with a subtle quiver to her lips as she stood with a red flushed face like a red apple on a tree.
"Oh–it isn't anything, just forget about it." He desperately pleaded out, hoping she wouldn't ask once more as she only nodded to his reply, not wanting to be aggressive for a reply that didn't serve much purpose.
Glancing down at the counter with a confused gaze, marvelous, splendid, amazing, such a boring experience.
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So you made it to the end eh?
I just wanted to seriously thank Otey for writing most of this chapter after I burnt myself out trying to force out 12k words in a few days.
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