Ch. 8
It has been almost a month since Akira found out about me. And she hasn't let out of her sight for more than an hour since.
"Honestly, you don't have to watch me like a hawk." I said to very watchful Akira.
"Honestly, I do, as you have a habit disappearing the moment I look away."
"That was before you knew about me."
"All the more reason to watch."
"Ugg. Hey, can we go to the current floor and do some clearing?"
"Sure." she replied.
(Thirty minutes later)
"GET BACK HERE NEKO!" Akira shrieked.
I froze. I had been trying to walk away. But that action did not warrant the reaction. Storming over, she yanked collar and dragged me back over. Gagging, I tried to recover. She yanked me back again. Spinning, she got right in my face.
"DO THAT AGAIN AND I WILL PERSONALLY FLAY YOU ALIVE" she screamed.
"Pretty sure that would make you a red player." I replied.
"Ohh… you… little..."
"Anyway, let's get back to clearing." I said hurriedly, before Akira actually did flay me alive. Turning to the dungeon, I started to walk. Akira ran up to me and past me. I spun and bolted.
"GET BACK HERE!"
With a sigh, I leaned against the bench with the iced-tea beverage in my hand. The still fuming Akira sat beside me. She had tried to chase me down after I took off, but I was to fast. After roaming the various floors for about an hour, I sent Akira a message telling her to meet me at the plaza of the fiftieth floor. From there we came here, to watch the sunset.
"It is a nice view." I commented.
"Yes… it is." Akira said reluctantly.
"Neko? Can I ask you something?" she asked.
"What?"
"Have you ever had a girlfriend?"
"That came out of the blue. Why do you ask?"
"E-Ehh, w-well, I u-uhh, j-just wondered." she stuttered.
"Is that so?" I gave her a knowing look.
"W-Well, u-uhh, u-umm, I-I..." Panicking she changed the subject.
"F-Forget it. What are you doing tomorrow?"
"Hmm, well, if you keep things up as they are now, nothing."
"Ohh. Sorry. I'll stop holding you back."
"Thanks. I guess I'll go sell some of the stuff I got today, then go wander."
"Can I come with?"
"I guess so."
(The next day)
With a stretch, I start walking towards the TP Gate.
"That's everything" I said.
"Hmph." responded Akira, who was a meter behind me.
"Shoot, I have to to HQ, I'll see you later ok?" Akira suddenly said.
"K" With that she took off for the TP Gate. I went to the dungeon.
Author's Note: Due to testing at school, I am unable to write as much as I would like. I will try to release at least one chapter a day. While it will be like this until summer break, once break starts I'll write a ton. Also, if you like what I am doing please let me know. Motivation is everything. :) Thanks!