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"Maya Kitajima you nearly gave me a heart attack!" shouted my rage filled aunt.
"I'm sorry." I said for the umpteenth time.
I've been in the hospital for two days with three bruised ribs and a minor concussion. I apparently upon visiting the Minamino's home fell down the front porch steps. Now, my aunt was ranting about how she was so scared for my safety. I didn't believe her.
"When you get home all you're doing is resting. I can't believe you could have killed yourself,"
I can believe it.
"I'm so glad you're ok though."
As if.
Feeling this form of attention made me feel good. But, the guilt lingered in the background. I felt bad for perhaps judging my aunt too harshly. Maybe she was really a wonderful person and I just got the wrong impression.
"I told your mother about what happened. She wanted to talk to you as soon as you get home. She is very worried."
And maybe I was completely wrong.
After hearing a long talk from my mom about how I should be more careful and wear football gear wherever I go, I was in my room staring at the ceiling. I ran through all that had happened the past days, talking to Shuichi, nearly getting killed by a disgusting monster, and ending up in the hospital.
Yup, I had a pretty full week.
A part of me wanted to see Shuichi. It confused me but, I decided it was because I wanted more answers. I sighed. Almost getting killed by some kind of creature was terrifying. The voice rang in my head. It's stench still burned my nose. Was finding answers worth getting killed? I wasn't sure. Shuichi said that he killed it so that makes him…
"What does that make him?" I whispered softly. I really didn't have an answer, and I have been thinking that he has some ties with monsters. I always knew he was different from everyone else but, I could never figure it out.
My stomach gave a moan for food. I walked from my room to the kitchen to grab a bite. I rummaged through the fridge looking for something that wasn't organic or some left over food from last week. I then settled for some rice in a bowl and a cup of water. I put the rice in the microwave, and sat down at the big maple kitchen table. Something caught my eye on the table. It was the newspaper but the front page story was what really had me noticing it.
City Disappearances Increase in the Past Months
I read over it carefully.
In the past months police have been investigating the disappearances of numerous citizens. Police have let out information that the people gone missing range from the ages of 15 to 50, and both males and females have gone missing. Police say that there is no pattern linking to each disappearance.
Police are baffled by the disappearances due to the fact that no evidence is left behind. Police have asked witnesses on each case but no one seems to have any idea where the people have gone. Police say that the disappearances have no distinct time frame from when the people disappeared, but most seem to occur late afternoon, night, or early morning.
Police are continuing investigations and have no real idea what has happened to the people, but officers advise others to stay inside during the times the disappearances take place. If you have any information please contact…
I stopped mid sentence. The article continued on about the contacts and then showed the names and pictures of the missing people. I pushed the paper away not wanting to see the faces of the people.
I sat for a minute thinking of the poor people who went missing. I didn't notice that my food was heated and ready for eating. Pushing back my chair with a loud skid I reached my food, not feeling the heat from the bowl. I grabbed a spoon from the dishwasher and sat at the table.
"You might want to be careful. You could burn your hand." My eyes locked on to Emi standing at the kitchen doorway wearing her pajamas.
"Oh," I looked down at my now red hands. "I didn't notice before."
Emi watched me with quizzical eyes and then her eyes were on the newspaper.
"Pretty crazy how people are disappearing all of a sudden huh?" She walked smoothly and sat at the seat across from me.
"Yeah it's very… weird."
She simply nodded. I took a bite of rice knowing Emi's eyes were watching. I tried to avoid her gaze and enjoy my food. We sat for a few minute of silence. "That guy you went to see is pretty strange."
I looked up by the change of subject." What do you mean?"
"I don't know. He has this weird… aura around him it's real scary. I mean he has this mysterious thing about him. I can't put my finger on it. But whatever he's your boyfriend. " She smiled at me.
My mouth hung open, "He's not my boyfriend he's just a friend." I felt warmth creep on my face.
"Sure sure," she gave an impish smile. "I'm just saying that there is definitely something going on. I may not know the details but, you sure do talk about him a lot."
I racked through my head trying to see when I had actually said something about Suichi. Emi seemed to notice, "You talk about him in your sleep."
"I-I do?"
"Yup, if it's not one night it would be the next. He must be real important to you."
Just as I was about to say something the phone rang. I looked at Emi who elegantly got up and answered the phone. She stood for a minute hearing whatever the other person on the line was saying. Emi turned to me, I couldn't read her expression.
"It's for you." She handed me the phone and left the room.
I was a little anxious to find out who it was, "Hello?"
"Hey Maya! It's Noriko, sorry we haven't talked in a while." She said in an all too cheery voice.
I sighed," Hey, Noriko what's up?"
"Well, since you've only been here a little while I thought you should have the proper welcoming. I've invited a bunch of people to a welcome back party for you! Isn't that exciting?!?"
Oh. My. God. I didn't hate parties I just didn't really know what to do at one. For one, I wasn't a good dancer, nor was I good at socializing with people who I've never met in my life. I especially was not good with guys. I've never been on a date or danced with a guy ever. I was pretty much a virgin when it comes to parties.
"Are you serious?"
"I was only trying to do something nice ya know…"
I rolled my eyes, "I'm sorry. A party sounds like a…um…err… what's the word."
"Nice?"
"Yeah that's it. The party sounds like a nice idea," I gritted my teeth. "Who's coming?
"Well, everybody,"
Someone kill me.
"With a DJ,"
Twice.
"And with a lot of boys!"
With a sledge hammer.
"That sounds nice." I was really starting to think the world was out to get me.
"Great! It's this Saturday," I looked at my calendar to see that it was Friday. Damn it Noriko! "It's not formal but not informal, you know what I mean?"
"Umm kind of I guess but-"
"Awesome. We're going to have so much fun! "I'll pick you up at six. Bye, love ya!"
The phone gave a click. I stared at the floor. I could just not go, but what sort of a friend would I be? One that doesn't torture her friends by making her come to a party that she didn't want. Ok, maybe I feel guilty for all the tension that went on between me and her. Maybe going to a party and having fun wouldn't be such a bad idea.
But sometimes I can be wrong.
That's it!!! I'm glad I got this up before New Years!!!! Merry Christmas Everyone!!!! Please R&R