When love and hate collide 15

When Life Runs on its Own

"Ms. Miyu Kozouki!" The speaker spoke out calling Miyu's attention which was then given an abrupt compliance by the blonde girl. She walked up the stairs and bowed before her audience and the administrators on the stage.

Yes, its graduation time and Miyu and her friends were ready to step in the life of being a college student. Well... at some point maybe, but most students aren't holding that expression on their faces that morning. More so, it doesn't even feel like graduation for the batch, but more so like a very boring afternoon discussion. Everyone was mostly at distress and Miyu was the topmost among this everyone.

(Miyu's POV)

As I received my diploma, I felt a pang of hesitance come across my nerves. This day was supposed to be the most memorable right? And this day was what we were all waiting for... I mean, we've spent an awful lot of time for this level but now, why does it feel like I wanted to take all those years back? I wanted to step backward and not forward? Is it all because of that stupid dog! Where would he hide his tail and why? Mr. Anju, the most honorific, horrid teacher of all times cleared his throat intentionally for me to snap out of whatever I'm thinking about that moment. I smiled nervously towards him and took hold of my diploma. Before I turned to look towards the audience, he gave me an 'everything-will-be-alright' look and for the last time, smiled at me. I bowed before my cheering classmates and proceeded to my seat beside Aya and Nanami who held the same expression as mine.

(Normal POV)

The graduation didn't take too long than what it's supposed to be, the parents and the school directors where wondering why melancholy took over instead of joy. For the first time after 3 months, Miyu replaced her pout with a smile and took pictures with the batch, the teachers, her friends and her parents. No one would want to keep a graduation picture with a face as that of a failure right? So why not take this chance to look your best even if it is just because of the want to have a good memorabilia.

"Remind me that dogs could really make a mess out of your life just like how they do with your houses." Nanami nodded in agreement and chuckled at what seemed to be a compliment as to lighten things up. "Don't worry Miyu... dogs are out of your life from now on and so you won't have to worry about that stuff."

"Maybe he really is... and maybe I'll have to go home now and fix my things."

"You aren't planning on celebrating graduation?" Santa looked at her, Aya stared at her and Nanami just raised her brow in pure wonder. Miyu laughed at their expressions and felt a little better.

"Maybe on college graduation." She said as she laughed her way towards home.

"Wow, America's too far." Nanami muttered, watching Miyu's retreating back.

"Yeah... maybe, I'll get there if I already landed a job."

"What do you think happened to Kanata? He didn't even send us a letter or some explanation about him going away? He really is making Miyu crazy."

(Miyu's POV)

I got back inside my room once again while staring at all my baggage. I never thought that moving out could be this lonely. Maybe because this wasn't much of the high school graduation I've ever dreamed of... maybe because I'd be leaving my friends in here... maybe because flying back to America meant facing the life I didn't want to live again or maybe because... Kanata.

Really... where is that dog?

Did you just ran away? If so... then why? Do you know how stupid you are right now for leaving without even saying...goodbye? You really are a dog you know that but I guess dogs are better than someone like you. When dogs bury up something that meant so much to them... they always knew where to find those things... they never forget about it and most importantly... they always come back. If you're really a dog... then I hope that you are reading this letter right now.

Miyu.

I took one last glance at the letter before inserting it under his door. If he plans on coming back... then maybe that paper won't be covered with dusts or cobwebs for that matter. I sighed then stood up and then jumped why? Because Seiya was right in front of me and greeted this blonde girl who happens to be far from this world right now and he just brought her back.

"Hi! and congratulations!" He beamed. The usual Seiya I knew and he never changed.

"Hi...what's up?" I mustered up a smiled to avoid being sniffed at by this gossiping rat.

"I'm the one who's supposed to say that."

"Really? well then try rephrasing it cause there's nothing up with my life right now." I said being a little sarcastic and he had to raise his brows at this. Actually, the reason why he had come here was because we will be departing together to America. And the feeling of living this place wanna makes me stay even more and wait for that dog to hold out the Frisbee in front of me while wagging its tail.