I wasn't the biggest fan of spring, but after how cold winter had been, it was a very calming season. There was still a bit of chill from the old season, but the sun seemed a lot brighter. Or at least it was to me. The nice weather was making me crave strawberries, but I don't have any just yet. I knew that Hana would be selling the seeds for them. I would have to wait until she opened. My animals seemed to be enjoying the changes, almost barreling past me to get to the fresh outside air. And they weren't the only ones who decided to spend the day outside.
Alex was planting seeds when I left my part of the barn. The orange-haired farmer gave me a light wave.
"Finished with your animals, I see. You planting anything?"
"I don't have seeds just yet."
"Would you like a couple from me?" she pulled out her bag and opened it, reaching her hand inside for bags of seeds, "I have a lot of extra strawberry seeds from last year's harvest. I had a whole fridge of them. I think Allen's sick of strawberries now."
"You don't have to do that."
"You are my partner and friend, Hazuki. It's totally fine. I'm not going to use the extras anyways."
"Well, if you put it like that," I grabbed them from her with a grin, "I guess we can see who has better quality, huh?"
"Is that a bet, Hazuki? You are on. I like a good challenge," she gave a wolfish grin, "I've been a farmer a lot longer than you have. I'm pretty sure that mine will be better and bigger."
"Confident are we?" I smirked, "I swear that husband of yours must have rubbed off on you. But don't underestimate my skill. Sometimes the underdog shines through."
"Sounds like a bet," she grabbed my hand. I gripped her hand back with a swift movement, but then dropped it. I flinched as a sharp pain flashed in my head. I let out a groan as I rubbed my head again.
"Hazuki? Are you ok?" the laughter died from her voice and was replaced with worry, "You look really pale."
"I'm fine," I reassured, "Just a slight headache."
"Did it just now happen?"
"It hurt a bit last night."
"When you came home from the festival grounds?"
I nodded, "I'm sure that it's nothing, Alex. You shouldn't look so worried. I'll be alright."
"Are you sure? If you are getting sick, then you should let someone know."
"I'll be fine."
"Alright," Alex frowned, "But don't overstress yourself. I don't want any harm to come to you. You got that?"
I sighed, "Yes Alex. You sound just like a mother."
"It's nice that you decided to visit me," Emma gave me a light smile, "It's such a nice day, isn't it?"
"Yes it is," Yuri nodded, swirling her finger around her tea cup. She was as quiet as usual as all three of us ate lunch. It was unique to see how they interacted with each other. They were really close and it made me miss my adopted parents. But I'm sure that they are doing fine. Maybe I should write them a letter. But that's the moment that the pain come back.
"Hazuki? You seem pale, dear." Emma looked worried, "Are you alright."
"I'm-" I shivered, my words fading into the air. It felt like goosebumps were crawling on my skin like spiders. I felt my heart beating in my chest harder than usual, as if it wanted to burst out of my lungs.
"Yuri, help me carry-"
I closed my eyes at that moment and felt my vision fade into nothing as I blacked out. The last thing I felt was Emma and Yuri picking me up.
Klaus was the first thing I saw when I woke up. He was watching me with a concerned look on his face. I was a bit surprised that he didn't look irritated. He usually did whenever I passed out. Except for the last time that I was here.
"You really do black out a lot," he adjusted his glasses, "What seems to be the problem, Hazuki?"
"Headache. Dizziness. It felt like my heart wanted to jump out of my chest," I told him what happened, "I eat healthy and exercise, so I don't know what the problem is. I was just having a meal with Emma and Yuri when I passed out."
"I know that much," he looked me in the eyes, "But how much do you know?"
"Huh?"
"About them? Do you know?"
"About who?" I was really confused. Not to mention that I just woke up from blacking out.
"Nevermind. It's not important then," he brushed me off, "Just let me examine you and then you can leave."
"Alright," I let out a sigh as he checked out my heart rate. Once he was done, he told me that I could go back to my normal activity. But his weird behavior from earlier made me frown. I had an idea of who he was talking about. It had to be the pack. Did Klaus know about them? What did they have to do with it? I shook my head and found Soseki in the waiting room.
"Zuki! Are you alright? I saw that Yuri and her mom carried you here, so I came."
"You didn't have to do that," I waved, "I'm fine. Just a dizzy spell I guess."
"It's not alright. There must be something wrong."
"There isn't. You don't have to worry."
"I'm your boyfriend. Of course I have to!" Soseki frowned, looking irritated, "But he doesn't have to worry about you so much."
"He?"
"Neil was in here earlier. It doesn't seem to be the only time he's done this. He needs to back off a little."
I could hear the jealousy in his voice, and felt my heart stop for a second. Did he suspect something going on between me and Neil? I avoided Neil since the festival to prevent this. But maybe I was only slowing the problem down.
