Chapter 8: The Truth
"I'm so happy you're here with me," I said to Kanta-kun. We were resting in a field after a long day at school. Kanta-kun didn't reply, but I knew he seemed a little happy too.
'I guess…' he started. 'I am too…'
He looked away as he continued. 'I guess, I'm lucky because… some people treat their Mamodos like… garbage, and they don't care about Mamodos one bit. It's a mutual relationship without any caring in it. Both sides get what they want, even though the humans give them ugly clothing and treat them poorly. I really think… I'm lucky.'
I raised an eyebrow. This was the kindest thing he's ever said to me so far, but why does he sound sad? Looking closer, I saw he was crying. Why?
'You know, the last one we defeated… was my best friend.'
Silence. I so brutally attacked them with my plan. So mercilessly I attacked them and Kanta-kun hid his feelings so I wouldn't worry. He acted like everything was all right… because of me. I didn't move to help his burning book. I just… stood there.
'I was so shocked how he didn't remember me. You couldn't separate the two of us… We hung out so often that we were almost brothers.'
"K-Ka—"
He wiped away his tears and brought his finger to his lips. 'But… it'll be okay… if you keep it a secret.'
Tears fogged up my eyes as Kanta-kun smiled at me. He brought his index finger up to his lips.
'It'll be our secret… okay?'
I hugged him suddenly. It wasn't a shock to him, but I knew he was smiling a little softer now. I could feel the tears falling down to my shoulders.
"I'm sorry, Kanta-kun. I'm so sorry…" I said in a muffled sob. He seemed a little confused at what to do since he didn't pat my head or anything. I released the hug and said, "I'm sorry for making you…"
'It's okay,' Kanta-kun replied with a smile. He head-butted me softly. 'Just keep it between the two of us, alright?'
"O-okay…" I said answered, wiping away my tears. I kissed Kanta-kun's forehead. "I love you, Kanta-kun… so I want you to be safe."
'Ah…' he looked away. 'Yeah, yeah… me too, I guess…'
"You know, as brother and sister right?" I asked, an anger mark growing on my forehead. Kanta-kun looked away. Oh, COME ON! He's like a little brother to me! I smacked him.
'OWW! Hey! HEY!' he shouted at me, laughing. 'You could always wait for me!'
"OH SHUT UP!" I answered, laughing back. "You're a tad too young for a girl like me!"
'That's why I told you to wait!'
"Are you serious?"
'Psh, I was only half-kidding!' Kanta-kun replied. He knew he said the wrong thing because when I saw the look on his face… which meant the look on my face, wasn't too pretty.
"SO YOU'RE HALF SERIOUS!" I screamed. Kanta-kun covered his ears.
'I'll come back for you, if that'll make you happy!'
I calmed down. Now, Kanta-kun was saying nonsense. Laughing softly, I patted his head. "Sure, why not? We are friends, aren't we?"
'Of course…'
I softly bumped his head against mine. "I'm so happy I met you, Kanta-kun…"
Hearing slight snoring, I stared at Kanta-kun. HE FELL ASLEEP ON ME! THAT LITTLE—WHEN HE GETS UP, HE'LL KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DIE! CAN'T HE BE SERIOUS FOR A SECOND? AND THAT NOSE BUBBLE BETTER NOT POP ON ME!
End of Chapter 8: The Truth
Author's Notes: Yeah, see what I mean by they go together? Anyway, I do happen to have a Mamodo friend now! XD Yay! But that's wayyy in chapter 16-17. I think... Hahaha, anyway, I'm happy today. This chapter, I washalf-watching Fruits Basketin the part where Momiji tells Tohru about his mom. And he goes, "Sore wa... himistu." AUGH! I WAS SOOO SAD!
TearsStraight from the soul,
Sammy
