**Here's the third chappie!!!! ^_^
**Standard disclaimers apply.
Chapter 3: In A Blink Of An Eye
A tall redhead was walking along the streets of Kanagawa. Walking was probably not the right word to describe what he's doing. It was more like dragging himself in a lifeless manner.
It had been two weeks since Rukawa's disappearance. Two miserable weeks…
Sakuragi hated not knowing. He hated not knowing why Rukawa didn't show up, he hated not knowing where he is, and most of all, he hated the fact of not knowing what to do.
I've waited that day and now I'm still waiting…
He alerted the cops about Rukawa's disappearance, emailed people… There really was nothing he can now, but wait.
"Where are you, Kaede?" he wondered loudly.
In every street, in every corner he goes to, he sees a tall, lanky raven-haired man. Much to his disappointment, though, it was never Rukawa.
Sakuragi kicked a small stone.
I'm tired, he thought. But, I don't want to go home… It'll just remind me that the stupid kitsune is not with me… He let out his breath sharply.
He raised his gaze from the ground and saw yet another tall, lanky raven-haired man whose back was facing him. This time, he felt something.
Oh, god… Kaede, is that you?
Sakuragi's feet were planted on the ground. He wanted so much to ran up to the man and see if he really was Rukawa, but much to his dismay, he can't move.
Turn around, please… Turn around… Sakuragi pleaded. Please, just let me see your face'
Everything around the universe seemed to be against Sakuragi for instead of turning around, the man walked towards the bus that stopped in front of him.
"No!" Sakuragi mentally kicked himself.
He ran towards the bus to get a good look at the raven-haired man. Unfortunately, the bus door closed and started to move. But not before he caught a glimpse of the man he was chasing…
His eyes widen with what he saw.
It was, indeed, Rukawa.
-tbc-
**Heehee… I finished this while listening to Plumb's album, Candy Coated Waterdrops… It's a great album, by the way. ^_^