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Almost-conveyed feelings

The ghost just in front of me was a woman in his late twenties. She had long wavy hair and she had also a nice figure. Her beauty was undeniable. However, I looked more at her face. I wasn't able to read her expression, but it was something like sadness, madness and anger all mixed together. Since it was quite dark in the hall, I couldn't see clearly either.

When I looked around, I realized that Isabelle wasn't there anymore. I was completely left alone with the woman ghost. That's when I really started to feel scared. Despite the fact that I had experienced several paranormal cases with Yakumo-kun before, I still can't get used to them like he does. Yakumo-kun... If he were here, he definitely could help. But nobody knows where I am.

Then, before I could get more depressed about my situation, I decided to talk first, since the woman wouldn't say anything:

— Etto... What is what doesn't let you rest in peace? Maybe I could help if you tell me...

— Shut up, girl. — The ghost interrupted me. Her voice didn't sound very kind to me. — You wouldn't understand. — I felt scared to death, but I still tried to soothe her. - But if you don't...!

— Do it now, Isabelle.

— Wh..?

As I looked behind me, I saw Isabelle holding a metal stick. I didn't even had time to scream or something. She was hella fast for such a tiny young gal. As I saw the blood coming out from my head, I started to feel dizzy and finally, I fainted.

In the meanwhile, Yakumo-kun and Gotou-san already suspected in which kind of situation I was.

— Are you sure Haruka-chan is going to be the third victim? — Gotou-san asked.

— I'm not 100% sure. But I had a very bad feeling about that fella. Anyway, even if it isn't for her, I still have to come here to investigate, so it doesn't make any difference.

— You say that. But your face right now is not "indifferent" at all. — Gotou-san pointed at Yakumo-kun's body, which was drenched in sweat. — I bet you got anxious because you couldn't find her. But she doesn't necessary has to be abducted here, you know.

— It's not only her disappearance. I cannot reach her in her cell phone either. And there is the conversation she had with her friend about looks or something.

— But that kind of talk is normal between girls, aren't they?

— Yes. But when she came to see me before, she had a strange expression. It's not the first time I say those kind of things to her, but this is the first time she really got angry like that.

— And did you expect that she wouldn't get tired of you saying those things one day? You are very dense when it comes to girls, man!

— ...

Yakumo-kun didn't say anything afterwards. He kept silent until they finally reached the so-called building. However, unlike it happened to me, Isabelle wasn't there to welcome them. You'd expect that, since the ghost only targeted girls.

Then, Gotou-san was the first one to knock the door. There was no response, so they decided to break it and barge into the hall. What they saw made Yakumo-kun shiver for a moment.

— What's wrong, Yakumo? It's not like you to get shocked about seeing a little bit of blood. — Gotou-san asked after realizing.

— I know. But, somehow, I have a very bad feeling about this blood. Let's get Hata-san to analyze it, Gotou-san.

— That's a good idea. Maybe, it's from the victims.

In the meanwhile, the two investigators decided to look around the old building a little bit more, in order to be able to find some hints about the two high school girls and me. When they went up to the first floor, Gotou-san started to feel strange.

— Hey, Yakumo. Let's get outta here. We can wait to Hata-san's test results outside. And I shall call reinforcements. I'm having goose-bumps. I don't like this place at all.

— No. — Yakumo-kun didn't hesitate for a second. — I'm sure there is something hiding in this place.

Then, before Gotou-san could reply back, Yakumo kun's cell rang. It was Hata-san.

— ...

— What is it, Yakumo? — Gotou-san asked, since Yakumo-kun wasn't saying anything.

— The blood. It's Haruka's.

— What are you saying?! Is Haruka-chan inside this building then?

Yakumo-kun didn't even get to hear that last question made by Gotou-san. He went down the stairs as fast as he could and stood next to the blood marks. Gotou-san had followed him but when he caught up, another presence was next to Yakumo-kun. It was a young girl. The same who kidnapped me. Isabelle.

— It's been a while since you and your companion came here. What may be such a handsome young man looking for in this place? — She asked.

— Where are the two school girls and the girl called Haruka? — Yakumo-kun asked back with a scary voice.

— Oh... Was that what you lost? We are not interested in men... But you are quite good-looking! I guess I can let you join them. However, your old friend is not allowed. — Then, Yakumo-kun realized something and he turned around in order to warn Gotou-san, but that was too careless. Isabelle had hit him in the head and he fainted.

— The same goes for you, old man. — Isabelle said to Gotou-san before making him unconscious too.

The first thing I saw, with a still blurry vision, when I woke up, was Yakumo-kun's face. Not only that. Before even opening my eyes, I could hear him calling my name out loud. We were confined in a small room which seemed even more old than the rest of the building. There was nobody and nothing there but the two of us. The place was so humid and dark and only a couple of candles illuminated it.

Despite the fact that the floor was made of stone, my head felt comfortable. Then, I realized that it was on top of Yakumo-kun's lap. Nevertheless, my head hurt like Hell where Isabelle had hit me earlier, but Yakumo-kun's had put bandages on me. They were from his own shirt, which was already torn up.

— Are you ok? — He asked me.

— Yes... But my head hurts a bit... Anyway, how come you are here...?

— Are you stupid?! I can't believe how fool of a girl you are, damn!

At first, I didn't get what he was talking about. But then, he told me the details about the missing school girls and all the investigation.

— And far from finding any hints, the first thing I had to see was you blood everywhere. And now we are trapped here.

— How did you get here, Yakumo-kun? Did you, by chance, met Isabelle?

— Isabelle? So that was that kid's name. She got me but I came here unconscious too so I don't know the way out either. — As he explained that, I grabbed his head and examined it. And there it was. A big wound in the back of it.

— I knew it. — I said worried. — Let me bandage you too, Yakumo-kun...! Why didn't you fight back?

— Because I had to find you. — Such straightforward answer coming from him surprised me.

— Don't tell me... Did you get caught on purpose?! Are you crazy?!

— I'm alright. As I just said, I had to find you. More importantly. I think that girl Isabelle or whatever, has a accomplice. She said "we" and not "I" when she talked to me. — I knew who he was talking about. The ghost.

— In fact, I saw a ghost before fainting. It was a woman in her 20s or so. I think that both Isabelle and that ghost are accomplices. — I explained while I finally got Yakumo-kun to let me treat him.

— I see. — He stood up. — I'm going to try to open the door. Can you get up?

— Yes... — I tried to do so, but I felt dizzy and Yakumo-kun had to give me a hand.

— Don't force yourself. Rely on me.

Those words sounded too good for me. I was glad that there was almost no light, so that Yakumo-kun couldn't see my blushed face. Suddenly, the candles blew out. Everything turned pitch black before our eyes... Except for the woman ghost.

What will they do in order to soothe the ghost? What kind of turn of events will their feelings have? Look forward to the next episode and thanks for reading! ;)