When we had finished reminiscing about that day, Miu laughed wholeheartedly. She always thought it amusing that she broke my bones from simply hugging me. Tom himself seemed to find it funny. I didn't find it so. I finally remembered there was something I always wanted to ask her about that day. I took the initiative to ask now.
"I know it's a little late to be asking this but...that dress. The maroon one. You had recently purchased it. Was it for that family lunch you had attended that day?" I inquired.
"Hm? Oh no. Actually we purchased it after the lunch."
"Oh. So your family just wanted to do a little shopping."
"No. I did." Miu said through a yawn.
"I don't think I follow." I stated.
"I asked my mother if I could get a new dress because I knew."
"What exactly did you know?"
"I knew I was having dinner at your house later that day so, I wanted to wear something new for you. It was to celebrate your first time being a host." she explained halfway out of it.
I was a little surprised. She made her parents buy a new dress just because she knew she was having dinner with me. I don't want to be called rude but she's a little crazy. When I look back on it, that dinner really wasn't special. It was only different because my parents were not home. Sure when I was of that age I felt very grown about it but now, I see it was nothing. In the end, the only thing special about that day was how I realized that she (at the time) was the only one to stay by me after she discovered my unnatural powers.
"Hey Shizuo. Looks like your girl has fallen asleep." Tom spoke.
"Hush up. She's not my girl."
"Say what you want. Anyhow, I must go. It's late."
"Right. I'll give you a call tomorrow. Thanks for checking on her." I almost mumbled.
"Sounds like you're tired too. Seriously, get some rest." With that, Tom left.
I slowly moved and allowed Miu to truly lay down. I put what blanket I could on her then walked around and picked up her clothes trail. I placed them on a chair and went to lock the door. I put my hands in my pocket about to take out a cigarette but I stopped myself. I slowly retracted my hand and went back to my bedroom. I watched Miu softly snore as I thought about the bastards who attacked her in the alleyway. I swore vengeance under my breath then I sat on the floor against the bed and shut my eyes. I drifted away.