Time Wasted & Light Show?
Kurobara was still touring around the School, much to her displeasure she was separated from her best friend, now here she is, looking at different rooms seeing if her ability to see and use Aura could find anything remotely useful. They wanted to go back to base and just have a cup of tea or something.
It doesn't help how tired she is, sleep as always is rough. They were heading to the School teams track locker room. "This better be the last room we go to" She hisses out in annoyance, feeling the thunder of her heart, seeing her crush standing right next to her, close enough to touch.
Her alien feelings were starting to really get on her nerves, no matter how much she tried, she couldn't control the pulse of her heart. Kazuya's indigo's eyes she loves so much narrow onto her form, "Stop complaining, your wasting time" His tone came out frosty with annoyance, yes she was being whiny in a way but how could she help it when she was exhausted and the fact that she may or may not be in love with this narcissistic arsshole.
She doesn't like having feelings of love, they were too much for people, they had so many problems if she can not accept herself, how can she accept someone else's in her life. She has so much hatred for herself that it's unbelievable. "I think you are wasting my time" She challenged, opening the door loudly while Monk looked between them two, feeling a cold tension shift in the air above them.
Monk really didn't want to get in between them. Were they always like this?
They headed in the locker room. Kuro glanced around for a moment, looking at the room intently before trying to find Aura that May be here. "Well, are you going to use those, freaky eyes of yours." Monk teased openly, making her roll their eyes. "I am just taking a look around, but yes i will be using my 'Freaky' eyes" She amusedly remarked.
It didn't offend her.
She was used to being called a freak, they knew he was just teasing her so it didn't bother as much. "Stop wasting time Kurobara" Kazuya called her out, watching her as she snapped her head toward him, "Is that all you can say?" They commented in annoyance, sick of hearing his cold voice to her.
" 'Stop wasting time Aien' " Kurobara mocked, lowering her tone, trying to impersonate him. The Monk snorted out, shoulders shaking at her behaviour. Their mouths curled up into a mocking smirk, finding Kazuya's expression amusing. Annoying him was one of the things she likes to do, people would think that she is crazy but who cares, she can defend herself if things go array.
"If you have enough time to mock then you have time to do this" He scowls, eyes flickering around her face. His mouth was pulled into a frown as he pinched the bridge of his nose. Kurobara merely rolled her eyes at him. Typical Kazuya. She thought, huffing lightly.
She took a deep breath, trying to keep her nerves and annoyance inside. As much as she hated to admit it but Kazuya was right in telling her that. They needed to stop being so irritable, so after exhaling they closed their heterochromia eyes for a moment before snapping right open when feeling the sensation of pulling and tugging.
It warmed her body as her eyes turned back to her aura all-seeing orbs. She looked around, seeing the same three colours she saw when seeing that desk. It spread around her, the colours mixing. Wisps of different colours swirl around her. The Aura was spread evenly. It glowed as did their eyes, sparkling.
Kurobara glanced around in thought, whistling lightly. Kazuya blue orbs observed her, the way their eyes moved and the way it glowed underneath the shadows of the room. For some reason, his pulse quickened as a thought crossed his mind. A thought about her eyes. Monk may have found her eyes were freaky but Kazuya found them unique and beautiful. Not that he would admit it to her or to himself.
That thought disturbed him. Since when did he have such an interest?
"Well, anything?" Monk asked out loud, wondering if she had found anything or not. Kurobara turned on the balls of her feet, glancing at Kazuya and Monk. "Yes, I found something." She started, eyes still open wide with blue and orange orbs. "It is exactly like the desk." They spoke out with interest.
"What do you mean?" Monk asked, confused.
"Explain," Kazuya asked… more like demanded as per usual. Kurobara's mouth parts open, letting out a huff at her boss's demanding tone. Could he ask politely for once in his life? It wouldn't hurt well… Knowing who Naru is, it would probably hurt his ego. "You could ask nicely Aien, instead of being demanding."
"I won't ask again, your wasti-"
"Let me guess I am wasting time? Yeah, I gathered that." Kurobara snarkily replied, having a smug smirk on her lips as he glowered at her. Monk shook his head at the two, letting a loud cough as to bring her back to her job. They rolled their eyes once again before answering both of their previous questions.
"As I had mentioned, It is exactly like the desk, having the same aura colours; Blue, Red and Green. Usually Blue means Spirit or A Ghost. Red means Anger or something with malicious intent to an extent, Green means an Esper or Psychic. There are other Aura's of course but by the colours I am witnessing here in this school, there are three things I can safely say." She explained, eyes still tracing the Aura wisps around her.
"And those are?" Naru questioned.
Monk glanced at her with an impressed expression, Kazuya although hard to make out seemed more intrigued by her ability to use Aura and categorize it. "We are either dealing with an Angry Spirit or an Angry Esper/Psychic. Or…" She paused, moving her arm, having the palm of her hand grazing the skin of her chin.
"Or what?" Monk looked worriedly. He was hoping it wasn't anything bad, they already had a lot to do.
"Or we are dealing with both." Kurobara spoke, her aura seeing eyes darted across both Kazuya's and Monk's eyes. She was concerned that what they had just said might be true. If so, this case could be harder than she initially thought.
"Both" Monk exclaimed, making her wince at his loud booming voice. They deadpan at his expression "Yes both, it is plausible, not impossible."
"Kuro" Kazuya pronounced, indigo eyes having a questioning gleam to them. Kurobara merely let out a hum, showing she was listening to him. "The Aura in this room, is it spread evenly?" They asked.
"Yes, all around the room. No place is untouched."
Kazuya had everything he needed, They finally had something they could work with, all thanks to Kurobara's abilities to see Aura. She was incredibly useful. "Are we finally done here?" They asked, letting out an exhausted exhale. Kurobara was tired beyond belief, all she wanted to do was pass out.
Her colour changing orbs, changed back to her normal blue and red irises, Monk seemed to snigger at their tone of voice. "You know Kurobara." Making the ravenette turn around to his grin and amused expression "You should keep your eyes like that."
"Huh? I thought My eyes are freaky" She challenged, eyes narrowing on his form as her mouth curled up into a smirk. Wondering what Monk was trying to say, a questioning look gleamed and imbedded into her orbs.
"They are but your eyes are like a light show." mentioned casually by the monk.
Kurobara rapidly blinked at that, mouth stretching to an unamused expression. "Are you fucking kidding me" She snorted out "My eyes are not just freaky but are now a free light show?" The ravenette, eyebrows. Not knowing whether it was a compliment or an insult.
"Okay," Naru said, getting their attention. Voice strapped with irritation at the two's banter, eyes glaring them both down. The needless chatter annoyed him, but at least they now have a lead because of Kurobara. They know something is here and that is enough for them as of right now. "Let's try performing an exorcism."
Monk headed out the room first, agreeing with him. That leaves Kazuya and Kurobara to follow suit. "Well let's get this done, the sooner the better..." she said, sending Naru a worn-out small smile. As she was about to head out, Kazuya called out her name, making her pause. He was really close to her as he bent down to her ear.
Chills crawl along her back as she felt his breath suddenly on her ear "Good Work" His breathy voice came out. It was like he was trying to pass a secret to her, after that he walked out in his normal fashion while here she is feeling like she was about to have an anxiety attack at what just happened.
Kurobara's hands clenched onto the door frame, feeling her knees weaken. Their breathing became shaky as her eyes widened with shock. Her heart felt like it was on a racing track, speedily trying to across the finish line. It was so fast she could hear it throb inside her ears, pulsing.
The palm of her hand moved over to her chest, where her heart laid. Small long fingers grabbed hold of the fabric, clenching it roughly, trying to stop her heart beating so fast. They wanted it to stop, the beating of her heart. Why won't it stop pulsing so fast? Why did it beat so fast for him? And why won't it stop beating for him?
Her stomach clenched with butterflies and an unbearable warmth. Kurobara wanted this to stop, hell she wanted to rip out of her heart, hoping that it would stop the pleasant and bittersweet feelings she was not used to. No matter what she tried to do it seemed to never go away, no matter how much she denied it.
She was in love.
It infuriated her, the pleasant feeling she kept having around a certain someone. That being Kazuya Shibuya… She was trying her hardest to avoid what her heart wanted, trying to trick herself that she, the freak… the seemingly rebel could never fall for someone. Her mouth parted, taking a deep breath, trying to calm down herself and her heart.
She needed to think more clearly before she headed back to base; they needed to calm down their racing heart. Kurobara knew that she was In Love there was no denying it anymore, but she can't just accept it.
Why?
Well because she isn't one that deserves the concept of Love and relationships. Kurobara wasn't an open person for good reasons and has a tendency to push people away, she knows well what they are doing, they are hurting the people she is close to because of her closed-off persona she keeps up.
She hated herself for it, hurting the people close to her. Mai. She wished she could stop the need to pretend that everything is okay and that her problems are not needed to be known to others. They didn't like burdening people with the things that haunted her, it was bad enough that they know she has issues with sleep and Anxiety.
They needed to be strong, not weak. If people knew what she had been through… pity will be ensured and that is something she does not want or need. She doesn't deserve love… They hurt too many people, they have so many flaws and imperfections. Kurobara sees herself as a broken tool, a broken person.
Falling in love with Oliver just made her panic, hoping to drown out the feelings, or push them away as she has always done. They promised themselves that they will never go into a relationship. But her heart wants something else…
Kurobara Akamia was undeniably scared.
They could no longer deny it.
Author Note
Little Sunflower is here! Hello, guys, I am back with another chapter. I finally had the motivation to actually write. I want to thank you all for being patient with me. I also realized that I hit 100 Followers, I am so surprised.
I never thought people would actually like my story… my fanfiction. I have always had trouble with writing and English. (The subject) so it is definitely a surprise and I am really grateful and happy that people like this story enough to follow, favourite and comment.
I also wanted to apologize about being so late, Mental Health issues came crawling back as per usual, it seems as though it is never going to go away. I do hope everyone is safe at this time. Take care of yourselves okay?
Now onto the subject of Comments. I wanted to thank you all personally for taking the time to comment on my story.
MoonyKunai; I've read the 55 chapters that are out right know and I have to say. I LOVE it! Kuro is someone who uses common sense when it comes to people, while yes it's the right thing to be polite it doesn't mean that a person can just walk over them because they are polite. Also Naru really need someone who won't let him get away with stuff all the time (his own spitfire) while Kuro does believe in Naru's abilities and his Intelligence it doesn't mean She'll let him walk all over people's feelings especially to those who don't deserve it. I also enjoy the Fluff and the flirting like Kuro said in the beginning while Naru is stoic on the outside doesn't mean he has no feelings. So far he doesn't Seem OOC(out of Character) as all of his feeling are internal(from what is depicted) and he doesn't show it to anyone. He shows maybe some to those he cares about and in private. The only time I can think of a character like Naru being OOC is if he externally shows his emotions in a public setting intentionally. Anyway I am saving this in my Follow story section of my profile because I really enjoy this story, I hope theirs more soon I've only watched the anime until after the Labyrinth Arc, If you ever get passed that point I'll continue watching it just because I like Kuro so much.
Little Sunflower; Ahhhhhhh, Thank you so much. It means so much that you wrote this. It means a lot that you understand the character I have made. Also I am so glad I haven't gone out of character… I was really worried about that, to be honest, it is difficult to not go out of character but I am trying my best to keep him in character.
I am glad you enjoy the fluff and Flirting, I am actually very bad at writing that type of stuff but I try. Oh, and I am glad you like my character. It took me a while to compose what type of character I wanted. I actually woke up to this comment and it made my day so thank you.
CrystalVixen93; Love your story and can't wait to see what happens next so I hope you update again soon plz
Little Sunflower; I am so glad you love my story, It makes me happy. Here is the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it.
SnowKi; more pleaz
Little Sunflower; I am glad you want more XD here is the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it.
livfg; Yay! Thank you for the update! I loved it! I hope you're doing well
Little Sunflower; Your welcome, I am glad you like the last update I did, I am feeling better now that I have the motivation to write again. I do hope you are okay too.
scarlet rose white; I'm just glad that you are back i hope all is well and i look forward to seeing more romance xD
Little Sunflower; Awww thank you, I am glad to be back, I saw all of your delightful comments and They always made me beam in joy. So Thank you for commenting and liking my story. And yeah I can not wait for the romance to kick in more, I am not great at writing romance but I will try my best.
I hope you are well too.
Hope you all like the new chapter, I will be rewriting Chapter 8 hopefully it'll be done today. Hopefully…
