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A quiet, almost shy giggle sounds from my left. Jerking slightly at the sudden intrusion to my thought, I looked towards the owner of the bashful laugh.
I was almost surprised to find Riku there. Her gaze is lowered to the hands I have rested on the bar in front of me. I look towards the ocean again before addressing her.
"Long time no see. How have you been?" I can't seem to hide an unidentifiable emotion. I blame it on guilt that may be left over from my abandonment of her years ago. She looks up at me, momentarily brought out of her semi-quiet contemplation.
"Oh... Sorry about that, that was rude of me. I've been doing fine, and yourself?"
Once again turning to look at the elder Harada, I offer a small smile before looking into her eyes.
-x-
The mousy brown hair gracefully flips as she turns to face us. She offers a bright smile, of which we both return. Casually walking over, the girl greets us. I notice he stares at her, almost laughing. It's as if he's mocking her, laughing at her naivety.
I can't help but notice his gaze last a little longer than necessary.
It's no matter. I know this, I love him, and he loves me.
-x-
"I've been great." I turn back to the ocean, and she resumes her watching of my unmoving hands. I fidget slightly under her scrutiny.
"Seems pretty serious, huh…" It's more of a statement than a question. I sense the bitter tone, but choose to ignore it.
"You could say that…" I smile again, but refuse to meet her eyes. I don't want to see the obvious pain that will be there. I can't carry her burdens too.
-x-
I run to the bar to order us more drinks.
Slowly carrying them back, I choose to ignore the close proximity of the two, the slight blush on the girl's cheeks. I offer my usual contagious smile, which is gleefully returned by my friends.
-x-
"What have you been up to these past few years?" I am slightly intimidated by the question; I'll be the first to admit.
"You know, work, home… thinking of moving again." That last part was unintentional. Well damn.
"Again? I heard you only just moved in together…" I smile at the memory. Dark and I sure had fun christening our new flat downtown.
"It feels a little stuffy, I think I need something bigger" She smiles at this. I have no idea why. I sincerly doubt she could have caught any underlying meanings I gave.
"Well, that's only natural, I guess. Sometimes you just feel trapped."
Maybe she's more intelligent than people give her credit for.
-x-
I opened the front door, kicking off my shoes viciously. It wasn't until I painfully tripped over them, did I notice the extra pairs of shoes in the entry. I frown slightly, but the look disappears as quickly as it came when Dark appears to greet me. A quick peck on the cheek and he backs up to reveal Risa.
I choose to ignore her slightly mussed hair and crooked shirt.
Instead, I invite her to stay for dinner, and the three of us talk about the past.
-x-
"I guess your right." I look at the waves crashing below. Riku once again looks at my hands. This time I follow her gaze.
The gold band, encrusted with small diamonds around its diameter, while a little girly, is certainly beautiful. I smile at the memory of that too. Dark decided to surprise me for our fifth anniversary.
"So… what exactly does that mean?" Obviously referring to the ring on my right hand. My small smile disappears instantly.
"Nothing. It means absolutely nothing"
A/N: I trapped a spider in a water bottle. The epic battle wages on and I vow to recycle every spider that dares to step into my sanctuary.