The Fate Twister: Getting Closer
Author's Note: Tried hard to complete it…Hope you enjoy it…
On the way home from school, Himeno made a trip to Sasame's bookstore. When she left the bookstore and made her way home, it started to rain. She ran to a nearby bus stop to shelter from the rain.
She reached into her backpack to find her handkerchief, and then she heard something dropped on the floor. She bent down to pick it up, only to realize that it was Hayate's necklace.
At this time, Hayate was passing by the bus stop, and he saw Himeno reading a book. He walked towards the bus stop and called, "Himeno!"
Himeno looked up and saw Hayate, and then she quickly hides his necklace into her bag.
"Why are you here alone? Aren't you with Takako?" Hayate asked her.
"I should be asking you. Why aren't you with Takako? I could not find her after class. I thought you are with her."
"No, I am not with her." Hayate simply replied.
Then there was silence. Himeno looked out into the rain. Hayate looked at her and he felt his heartbeat become faster and harder.
"I bring you to a place where you could have a better view of the rain." Hayate said suddenly, breaking the silence between them.
Himeno smiled and replied, "Is it very far from here?"
"Nope. It's only a five minutes' walk."
"Alright, lead the way then."
"I had gone to the forest and looked for you for quite a few times, but to no avail." Hayate said, taking a sip from his cup.
Himeno replied, "Just for this necklace?" she took the necklace and placed it on the table as she spoke. Hayate picked it up and hung it around his neck and answered her, "Yes and no."
"Why?"
"I was born in Japan. My mum was Japanese and my dad was busy with his work, he loves me a lot, so he always brought me along. When I was six, in Rome, his partner went bankrupt. All of his assets were sold to clear his debt. That day I went and of all the jewelleries there, this was the only necklace that caught my attention. So I bought it and wore it wherever I go. Not long after, I found out that there was a story behind the necklace."
"What story?"
"Interested? I will tell you another day. Well, do you want to have dinner together tonight? My treat." Hayate said.
"No thanks. Here is the money for the coffee and the t-shirt. Bye." Himeno placed the money on the table and turned to leave.
"I'll send you home." Hayate offered.
"No thanks, the rain isn't that heavy already. Bye."
Hayate could not get his mind off Himeno. She is a like a magnet, pulling him towards her. He thinks that she is getting cuter and cuter. Whenever he is near her, he will have a very weird feeling.
Whenever after dismissal or when there isn't class, Hayate will go and find Himeno to go to the library or canteen, sometimes even to do homework. They also talked about Takako; Hayate told Himeno that Takako was just his parachuting instructor. Himeno believed and they got closer to one another.
One day, they went to the hilltop for an outing. The both of them sat by the lake and admired the scenery while eating. Himeno took out her flute and started to play. The piece was nice and soothing.
When it ended, Hayate said, "The song is very nice. But I never heard it before."
"Of course, this is written by Sasame. He has a talent in music." Himeno replied.
Hayate's expression changed, he looked at Himeno as if he had something to say but nothing came out. Himeno looked at him and saw that his collar wasn't in place. She reached out and helps him to put it in place, but Hayate caught her hand.
"Himeno…"
"Yea?" Himeno looked at him.
"I've always wanted to ask you something."
"About??"
"The guy I saw that day. Is he very talented?" Hayate asked.
"You mean Sasame right? He is my neighbour. He did not get into university, opened a shop by himself and supports himself. He's really capable, and got a strong character."
"You admire people like him?"
"Yes. Better than those who rely on parents all the time. Why do you ask?"
Hayate let go of her hand, and sat staring into space.
"What happened?" Himeno playfully poke Hayate.
"Are you going out with him?"
"Going out?"
Then it dawned on Himeno. "I have already told you. We are just neighbours."
"Really?" Hayate looked relieved.
"Yes!" Himeno nodded her head earnestly. Hayate let out a sigh of relief.
At evening, Hayate brought Himeno to his house. When he opened the door, a dog came charging towards them. Himeno was so frightened that she fell into Hayate's embrace.
Hayate say, "Himeno, you don't have to be afraid. This my best friend, Devil. How is it? A great pair huh? I am 'Angel' and he is 'Devil'. But he is a very smart dog. Just a pat on his head and he will remember you."
Himeno did not dare to go near it, but she still slowly inched towards Devil. She reached out to pat Devil with her left hand while she grabbed Hayate's hand with her right.
After a pat on Devil's head, it started to lick Himeno's palm.
"See? He is trying to tell you that he likes you!"
Author's Note: Haha…Another chapter up and done…Hope you enjoy it…Please remember to review…Thanks…Well...Erm... Chapter 5 might be late...I m tied up by my schoolwork lately...Hope to put Chapter 5 up asap...Please continue to support this story...Once again...Thanks...