The sun setting….
The intense atmosphere….
Just the two of us…
The truth…
"There are things in this world that is better of not knowing"... So as they say, and I can honestly say that this is one of those things. Though the truth was right in front of me the whole time, him passed out in my balcony holding a violin that was reported to have been stolen in the news just before, his overly cautious actions, and the fact that he refuses to associate with anyone.
I should have seen those signs, but sadly, I wasn't born smart.
Should I be grateful for that?
And Ikuto is the kind of guy who is sarcastic and often joke about everything, but something in my gut tells me that this time he isn't lying. "y-you? A thief? Are you kidding?" I ask to confirm, as well as to lighten the mood around us, it's suffocating.
My chest tightened as he takes a step closer, "are you scared?" and smiled darkly at me as if saying that now that I know the truth, I'm in huge danger.
I stepped back, glaring at him. He really is serious.
He wouldn't hurt me... right? I mean, I did help him back when I first saw him unconscious in my house. The least he could do is to repay me...
My chest...
It hurts.
No, I must not show any fear or weakness, "I-I'm not scared!" I then started to regret even speaking when I saw the obvious fear was in my tone of voice.
He then sighed and turned around, "I'll be leaving your house tonight," looking up at me, I saw a hint of sadness in his eyes as he continues, "I think I've overstayed my welcome."
I looked down, I can't bear to look at him, I feel that when I do, I'll end up strangling him to death and let my entire anger run wild. He lied to me, kept the whole truth from me!
Even now he made me fear him...
I looked up and found his figure gone from my sight.
Yet despite of it...
Why were you showing such a sad expression?
I clench my fists
And why am making the same one as well?
...
..
.
When I finally reached my room, he was just about to leave. And just like that, what I wanted to say slipped out from my grasp and I found myself ignoring him as I launch myself on my bed.
If I knew this will happen to me when seeing him, I wish he'd left sooner!
He flashed me a nice but at the same time saying 'don't –tell-anyone-I've-been-here-or-we're-both-in-trouble' kind of smile, "see you, Amu" He said as he walks pass me and to the balcony.
I then turned away from him. For some reason, although not intended, his words hurt me...
Heaving out a small chuckle, he added, "...or not."
I hold on the pillow tightened as I bury my face onto it.
Just leave already!
"Any last words before I go away forever?" he said preparing to jump at the balcony, from what I could hear.
Here he is giving me an opportunity to speak out my feelings and all I could do was nod my head as I thought about his words...
Away...
For-ever?
I felt an overwhelming amount of sadness hearing him say those words for a reason I don't want to know.
Easy Amu…
Calm down.
I heard him breathe out a sigh of what seems to me like... disappointment. Of course he'd be, I never told him anything, even though we both know that I want to at least tell him something. Whether I was scared of him or just sad over him leaving... I couldn't say anything, just as I always was...
Then I hear a soft fall from the balcony
He left? Already? I didn't have a chance to say goodbye to him yet… well, he gave me a chance, but I blew it. With all that's happened, how could I?
I'm scared...
The moment he left, I turned my face up to the window and saw the clouds turning gray as it start to rain softly.
Is this nature's way of making our farewell memorable?
How laughable...
My frustration that is...
With all these thoughts and feelings piling up, I then found myself slowly sinking into slumber.
I guess this is fine, a nice way to forget your problems for a few hours, I thought to myself. And as I gently close my eyes, I whisper the words I have been fearing to say to him...
"Goodbye... Tsukiyomi Ikuto."
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The loud tapping of the heavy rain on the rooftop woke me up as I slowly open my eyes and sat up. Looking outside, it seems like the rain grew stronger while I was sound asleep. I glanced at the clock that was seated at the table just beside my bed. I slept for quite a while.
Rubbing my eyes, and for some reason, the image of Ikuto came flashing on my head. He's gone, why would I even bother looking for him. But with the rain pouring heavily, I bet he's soaking wet right now...
I wanted to laugh, but instead what I did was grab my umbrella and came rushing down, "I'll be back in a while!" I inquired my father who was watching TV in the living room.
Hearing this, my father immediately tried to stop me, "Amu, it's raining hard outside," he said sitting up and facing me "but-"
...Ikuto doesn't have an umbrella! I continued to myself.
It is then that I realize what I was about to do. I was about to go save Ikuto without even knowing where he might be...
What the hell is wrong with me?
The guy left on his own free will!
And who knows what misfortune he'll attract being the Mysterious dark thief!
He's someone I should just leave alone... no matter what the consequences are. But knowing this fully why do I...?
I clench my fists as I ignore my father's warnings and still proceeded to the door.
If there's one thing I know, I just can't leave that person on a pouring rain like this! Despite everything, he still helped me!
I can't!
I just can't!
Reaching the door, I then held on to the knob and was about to twist it open when I noticed that it was already being opened and the door then slammed on to my face, making me moan in pain as I stare up at the person who opened it, "...mom?"
"Oh my, amu!" my mother said as she enters the house, "are you alright?"
Your face crashing in the hard wooden front door makes you alright…how?
Ignoring her question, "Can I go outside? I forgot something." I ask rubbing my deformed nose.
"But it's raining heavily dear." she responded
"But-!" I tried at argue when she cut me off
"We'll be having someone stay here for a while!" she said in a very delighted tone as she moves to one side, gesturing someone to come in. And to my absolute shock, it was...
IKUTO.
This drenched person then entered, flooding our floorboards as he glance at me.
What the...?
Why?
Did he plan this all long?
Too many questions in my head, but one thought was clear…he was alright. I felt relief rush into me.
"I saw him sitting at the park, it was raining so I lend him my umbrella and we had a little talk…" she looked at ikuto with a welcoming smile, "he said he doesn't have any place to go so he'll be staying here from now on!"
"YAY!" Ami rejoiced, "Mama hab a big bwother for Ami!" ami yelled happily
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! was written all over my face. It made it clear for me that maybe he did plan this all along.
I then let out a sad, miserable sigh...
To think I got worried for him over nothing...
I saw ikuto chuckle at my priceless expression.
"Mom, have you thought that maybe he's just a pervert or a thief?" I yelled the last word in his face, "…pretending to be pitiful!"
He smiled at me, "well is that any way to treat your classmate and housemate?" and smirked, "and the person who helped you attend school again?"
He got me there, I then turned away from him, "I am NOT!"
"Did you plan this?" I then whispered to him. And he replied me with a single mischievous wink.
I felt a vein pop out of my head.
"You're classmates?" mom asked looking at me with an is-he-your-boyfriend kind of smile
And I could only sigh and shook my head as I think about what would happen in my life with my weird mother, my super enthusiastic sister, my now-crying-because-he-thought-he's-my-boyfriend father, and now a mysterious pervert/thief/housemate….could this situation of mine get any worse?
I notice ikuto's smiling face at me, and for some unknown reason, I feel my cheeks burning... This is going to be one hell of a ride!
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