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Love is blind

Chapter 10

Suppressed memory

Apple's P.O.V

"Are you sure your going to be ok Apple?" Asked my friend. It's finally the end of the day. I'm outside in the bright sun with my friends, right near the school building. The two girls that I talk to question me constantly. Especially since I don't have my umbrella with me.

"Look, I'm fine, really!" I say with a smile. Their always so concerned when I skip out on lunch sometimes during the school day. They sigh and say goodbye to me as Ophelia walks up to me with an umbrella popped up.

"You forgot it again miss Apple. You know it is dangerous to have you exposed of a lot of sunlight." She said, hovering it over me. I sigh and start to walk..

"I know, I left it on purpose. What good is it if my time is limited anyway?" I said. I feel her place a hand on my shoulder.

"I feel you should tell miss Eve." She says. I slightly huff..

"I, could never. She'd be to concerned about me. Especially now, I've never seen her so lively. So, not dead. I want her to be happy, not sad." I said. Eve's Happiness should not be ruined by her little sisters illness. Only knowing would make her worry. We continue to walk down the sidewalk. Oddly enough, it starts to rain.

Ophelia hovers closer with her umbrella. What odd weather we have today. Ophelia suddenly jumps in front of me, looking into an attack mode.

"What?"

"Shh, we have company." She whispered. I look over her to see a tall young man with a purple and white hood. It, looks so familiar. Wait, is it really, him?

"No, wait Ophelia. I think that's-!"

Eve's P.O.V

Ugh! It's raining. I sigh as I stare out the double door window of the school. It's finally the end of the day! Yet, it just has to be raining outside. I love the rain but it's pouring! I can only imagine the lightning that comes after it. The thing I hate the most! I shudder of the thought and start to bang my head on the window glass.

Maybe I'll pass out, If I believe enough, I might be teleported home! I snicker out-loud at my wild fantasy.

"Hey, what's so funny?" I hear a familiar voice say. I gasp and turn around, feeling angry.

"None of your business!" I say coldly. Yet, I don't know why, the tall guy in his school uniform with a dark black red jacket on has been nice to me all day. He smirks and walks up to me.

"So, why are you still here?" He asked.

"I could ask you the same thing." I say in response.

*ZZZZT!*

The lightning flashes while making that dastardly blast sound that shakes the entire building! I scream and jump back from the doors, not realizing how close I now was to Elsword. He started to laugh.

"I get it. Your scared of the rain, right?" I scoff in anger.

"Not the rain! It's, the lightning..." I blurted out. I quickly cup my hands over my mouth. Why on earth did I just say that out loud? Great, now he's probably going to pick on me now. Instead, I slowly feel him in-circle his arms around me. He pulls me close. He's hugging me again, except I'm actually facing him.

"Don't worry. I'll walk you home." He says gently. Not feeling to well to protest about it, I nod. He backs away and takes off his jacket and places it on me, hooded up and all. It feels so cozy and warm, safe and secure. I look over at him, noticing he has nothing to cover his head. He had given me everything?

"You should take your jacket back. You'll catch a cold or something." I said as I began to slowly take it off. He stopped me by patting my shoulder.

"Nah, its ok. You keep it on." I only stare. Feeling confused, why put on this charade for so long? As he started to push the doors open, I sighed deeply, not wanting this to go any further.

"You know, you don't have to keep being nice to me. I don't need you pity." I say as I step closer. I held my head down, not wanting to see his face. I could hear his footsteps as he turned around and walked up to me. There's silence in the air. I wait for him to jerk of his jacket and say something stupid like "I'm so glad you said that! I was so tired of fake-caring for you!" Or "Finally! I thought you'd never ask! Hmmpf!" Yet, to my surprise, he said nothing of the sort.

I felt his strong hand clasp itself gently on my head. I jot my eyes wide open and look up at the tall haired crimson figure. His red eyes, still holding no emotion. Seeming so dead, lost even.

"Yeah, I'll stop when we get you out of the rain." He said finally. I sigh in relief, hearing something normal coming out of his mouth. Even though those words were said so delicately. He let go of my head and pulled the jacket harder over my head. Great, I could feel my hair being more ruined. He holds my hand tightly as we march out into the rain.

It pours and pours, not slacking up at all! I'm not complaining but I'm starting to not feel my feet as water seeps into my shoes. To top it off, I have know Idea if we were walking on the sidewalk or not!

*BLAM, THUNDERY THUNDER!*

"GAH!" I scream and jump, practically clutching onto Elsword for dear life. I suddenly feel him stopping. Why are we stopping!?

"We can take cover over there." He said as he suddenly starts running. As soon as we stop again, he uncovers the jacket from my head so I could breathe. I look around and see that the rain isn't pouring down on us. Were underneath one of those mini-shop umbrellas that hang above the stores. I sigh, not sure where we are exactly. I take off his jacket to shake it dry.

I also watch as Elsword shakes out his Mohawk like a dog. I couldn't help but giggle. That caused him to look at me in confusion.

"What?"

"Just. You look like a cute doggy, shaking away like that." I quickly cup my hands over my mouth. I just had to say what was on my brain, didn't I? Why? His face reddens and he starts scratching his head, avoiding eye contact with me. I have to say something! This is turning so awkward!

"I was just, Er..."

*BLAM~!*

"GAH!" I freak out and jump back, realizing I'm now closer to Elsword. I start to hear him laugh.

"What?"

"Your funny..."

I jolt a glare of anger at him, yet he returns it with that dumb-founded smile on his face. It slowly softens as he pulls me closer, wrapping his arms around me, leaning his face closer to mine. His eyes gently close as were now just inches apart from each-other. Were to close, I can feel his breath on my mine. What, is he about to do? My face feels like it's burning.

"Eve! Is that really you?" A voice. Through the rain, it can be heard. Elsword quickly backs away and looks over me. I turn around to face the figure. Could it really be Ophelia or Apple? No, why would they be in the rain. Especially Apple! Also, that defiantly does not sound like Apple or Ophelia. Though, I recognize the voice. I feel Elsword clinch onto my hand securely. The shadow figure moves closer as the clouds move, revealing the moon.

The figure who appears before us, is drenched in dinged and purple clothing. His hair is snow white and short, it shines along with his eyes of a dark pink color. A scar that stretches down his cheek. I stare in shock, is that really...him?

"Add?" I said out-loud. He moves his hood off and stares at me.

"It has been a while.." He says, a smile plastered on his face. He walks closer and wraps his arms around me, hugging me. I slightly shiver as I feel his drenched body on mine. He moves his head close to my ear.

"I missed you..." Were the words I heard in a whisper. He then backs up and looks me up and down.

"Wow, you still look exactly the same."

"How, did you find me?"

"It wasn't easy, First I-"

"Ahem~!" Elsword ringed in a cough acknowledging he was still here. I almost forgot he was there.

"Oh, pardon my manners, who might you be?" Asked Add.

"Who might you be?" Responded Elsword. I look back to Add who had his smile, but it seemed dark as he faces Elsword. Elsword had a serious face as well. What is this weird aura, I'm feeling?

"Elsword, meet Add! A childhood friend of mine!" I said with a smile, trying to break this bizarre tension.

"Why, Elsword. It's a pleasure to meet you." Said Add, holding out his hand for them to shake.

"Likewise.."

After that, silence. The tension only felt stronger! Or, maybe it's just all in my head.

"So Eve, why don't I walk you home so we can catch-up?" Add Said as he wraps an arm around my shoulder.

"Well, actually I was walking home with-"

"No, it's cool. Have fun catching up." Elsword said so coldly. I looked back, seeing him walk away, fading into the night darkness. Wait, what about his jacket? I still have it around me.

"Don't worry," Said Add as he got my attention. "You'll see him again, right?" Well, Yes I will, but still. I slowly nod.

"Good. Now come on, lets get out of this rain."

"Ok..." I say lowly as we walk down the sidewalk together.

A few hours later at the Altera's house

We finally arrive to my house. It was kind of silent all the way here. Maybe cause I couldn't hear him? I mean, the rain was pretty loud. I knocked on the door and Apple opened it.

"Good! You came back with Eve!" She said happily and clapping. She knows about Add's expected return?

"Um, I'm confused..."I said.

"Oh, Well it happened today actually! I bumped into your little sister and your maid earlier in the day. They told me where I could find you so I promised to bring you home~!" Add said this with so much glee, it was kind of scary to see. Yet, that cheery attitude reminds me of something...

Flash-back, a few years ago

I was on the playground, playing in a sandbox. There we so many toys that laid in front of me! Like a fire truck, a Barbie doll and a little toy drum. I gaze at them, yet there was one in particular that caught my eyes. It was shiny and purple. With violet eyes and shaped like a puppy. I crawl towards it and pet it. It starts to bark metallically.

"Do you like it?" I hear a voice say. A shadow looms over the puppy toy. I look up to see the boy with white snow hair. I nod at him with a smile.

"It's cute." I say. He smiles and pets it as well.

"I made it myself. He can do tricks and commands just like any normal doggy! Except he has a few twists." He pulls out a tiny controller and starts pressing buttons. The robo-doggy flips and fly's. He creates tiny hearts of smoke in the air.

"Ooooh~!" I clap in amazement. It fly's higher and higher until it stopped mid in the air. It starts to descend from the air. It's falling. I stare at it until.

*BLAM~!* It crashes into my mouth!

"Ow!" I yell as I start to cry. The pain on my lips were dire.

"Don't cry, I'm sorry!" I hear the boy yell. Yet I didn't listen, I was to focused on the pain. He walks over to me and hugs me.

"Don't cry, please don't...because..." He moves to see my face and presses his lips against my forehead. My screaming comes down to a stand still. I feel warm, my sad feelings are gone. We stay in a hugging position for a while. He then pulls back and wipes away my tears.

"..From this day forward, I promise I wont make you cry ever again! To ensure that, I'll be all yours and you can be all mine! This, I promise you." He says as he hugs me again.

End of flash-back!

After that, we never saw each-other again. Until now. I feel my face slightly redden as I remember that. Gosh it's hard when surpassed memories come back.

"So, will you be staying over with us?" Apple asked. Is she serious!?

"Not acceptable." Said Ophelia, Oberon and I in unison. We all looked at each other in surprise. Add only laughs and gives a smile.

"I never planned on it. I'm staying in town at my uncles house." He says this as he walks toward the door. Apple was right next to him as he walked.

"Your not going to stay for dinner?" She asked sweetly. Is it me or does she seem smitten with him?

"Afraid not. Farewell Eve and Apple. Oh, goodbye to your maid and butler as well." He left out the door and closed it behind him.

"Aww, It was such a nice and unexpected visit. Right Eve?" Asked my little sister as she walked down the hall. I scratch my head thinking about it. Unexpected, yes. A nice visit? I'm not so sure. Just seems so out of the blue but what-ever I guess. We all ate dinner and went to bed. I slink in my bed with so much on my mind. A perhaps changed enemy, an old friend who appears out of know where, what could possibly happen next?

We'll~! I hope you enjoyed! RXR please! :3