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Broken Promise
Chapter 5
- Why did you slam the door? - said May from the bedroom.
- I don't know and I don't care!
- Whoa, calm down. What's wrong with you?
- Nothing...sorry May.
- People haven't told you that you are a weird girl?
- Yes they have, many times.
- They must...because you are so weird.
- And you are SO normal.
- Of course.
- May...I'm not in a good mood so please leave me alone
- What happened?
- Nothing- I said avoiding eye contact.
- Tell me!
- I'm not telling you!
- Tell me! We are roommates...aren't you suppose to trust me?
- Not yet! And I'm pretty sure you don't trust me either
- Yeah...I don't trust you yet.
- I'll go for a walk.
- You can't! – she said laughing - The doors are locked.
- Then I'll jump from the balcony...It's not that high.
- Was it that bad? YOU WANT TO COMMIT SUICIDE!
- Eh? No! You got it wrong!
- Don't throw away your life like that! We can fix it, I'll help you!
- I don't want to end my life.
- Then?
- I just wanted to go outside for a walk.
- Walk on the corridor! I'm sure there's nobody around.
- It's not entertaining.
- Then stop the drama and just stay!
- Okay...I'm staying.
- Are you going to tell me?
- No! I'll go sleep!
- Rogue! Bah, as you wish...good night.
- Good night
May fell asleep quickly, she must have been tired. She was a good roommate, she could care about me and she wanted to help me out. Probably, no one else knew that side of her, only me. I was tired too, but, I had many thoughts on my mind.
After all, it was another sleepless night. It was 7:00 am. May woke up. She rolled to my side, facing me.
- You look like a zombie! – she said amused.
- Oh shut up...I can't look that bad.
- You didn't get any sleep at all, right?
- No.
- TELL ME!
- There's nothing to tell!
- So you are bothered by nothing, right?
- Okay...a guy said weird things to me.
- Was he a pervert? Did he insult you?
- No, actually, he said something- I made a pause- nice?
- Why it is not a good thing?
- Because I HATE HIM! And I think he hates me too...that's why this is weird.
- There are many guys that act like douchebags out there. But they are hiding their feelings.
- I said nothing about feelings.
- I think you like him!
- No! Never! He's so annoying.
- Who's he?
- I won't say.
- Okay okay, let's go for breakfast.
Actually, I wanted to sleep, but I was hungry too. We went to the cafeteria. It was the first time I was there that early.
- Whoa! Good morning Rogue! And May!- said Sora with a big smile.
- Good morning Sora – I said without energy.
May barked at Sora and ran away.
- She barked? - asked Sora confused.
- Yes...and she told me I was the weird one.
- She's funny. Oh! I didn't get to tell you...tonight we are throwing a party.
- A party? Cool! Can I make the drinks? Why are we having a party?
- It's a party for the newcomers.
- Are you talking about May and Leon?
- Yes!
- That won't work.
- But I want to give it a try
Sora… always filled with dreams and hopes. I admired her spirit. You don't find that type of person…often.
Sora stood on a chair.
- Everybody! We are throwing a party tonight!- she pointed to the other side of the room - May! You must go too!
May gave Sora an evil glance.
- I told you it won't work...If I were you...I would be some miles away by now.
- Yeah! Gotta go! - said Sora as she left through the door. Anna and Mia were coming. They sat in front on me.
- Hi Anna, Mia.
- Hi Rogue! You look horrible! - said Mia.
- Really? Don't tell me that!
- Was it May's fault? Does she bark all night long? - asked Anna.
- No. She is actually, a nice person…
I noticed both of them were looking something behind me. They were speechless.
- ...I think someone wants to talk to you - finally said Anna.
- Who?
- Look behind you - said Mia with fear.
I looked behind. It was Leon; I'm not sure if he was here before or for how long he was standing there. That guy had a powerful effect on everyone.
- Rogue, come - he said as he grabbed my arm and lead me outside.
- Let me go!
- No...Until you listen to me.
- I don't have to listen anything you may want to say.
- Yes you have.
I kicked him and ran away. I was sure he would say strange things that I didn't want to hear.
While running, I saw Ken running too; and after him, Kalos and the policeman and some lady.
- Is there a race or something? - I asked Ken.
- No...I'm chasing Rosetta.
- Rosetta? Rosetta Passel? The diabolo girl?
He nodded.
- Why is she here?
- She ran away from her agent - said Ken.
Sora appeared.
- Sora! Help us! We are chasing Rosetta- said Ken to her.
- Eh? Rosetta?
Rosetta argued with her agent who actually was her mother. I didn't pay attention to what they were saying because I was lost in my thoughts; but apparently, Rosetta wanted to join Kaleido Stage and learn to use the trapeze. Her mother was against that. But at the end, she let her stay or something like that.
Having settled up the Rosetta problem the show started.
- Rogue, you seem absent since yesterday - said Hanna.
- Really?
- Yes, can I help you with something?
- Thanks...but I'm fine.
I just couldn't continue like that...Running and hiding forever. It was necessary to face things like I always did. But, something was different.
The show ended, it was a success again. The party was after the show. So, I headed straight to the dorms. I left Hanna and Danna again, I'm sure they thought I was a mean boss. I didn't tell them about the party; otherwise they would have hated me. They weren't friends with the performers; they just had a respect-job relationship with them. Nothing more.
Almost everyone attended the party, everyone except May and Leon.
- Where's Sora? - I asked.
- I don't know...but she took a piece of cake with her - said Marion
- I think I know where she is...
- Look! She's back! - said Mia as she pointed to the door.
Sora had a depressed look.
- I took a piece of cake to May and she barked. I was astonished, so I let the cake fall on her face - explained Sora.
- On purpose, right? - asked Anna enthusiastically.
- Of course not!
- Well well, I told you she wasn't coming - I said while patting her head.
- Yes I know and Leon neither...
- Rogue, how come you came to get along with them? - said Sarah filled with curiosity.
- I don't get along with them; we always fight... you never noticed?
Everyone laughed; of course they were aware of those fights. I didn't laugh, it wasn't funny. The fights with May were normal. But the fights with Leon…I was passing through all of that alone.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the party. Now that it was over, I knew what I had to do.
Leon never appeared to the party. But, I was not going after him. I decided to return to my room...and maybe write a song. May was inside, wearing pajamas. She was about to sleep.
I ignored her and took my violin, but she interrupted.
- Are you playing this late? I want to sleep now.
- It shouldn't disturb you; I could make you fall asleep with it.
- Did somebody told you that Sora Naegino threw a piece of cake to my face on purpose?
- It wasn't on purpose.
- Yes it was! I'm still annoyed!
- I'll go outside then.
- You just have like 30 min until the curfew...or you won't be able to come back.
- I know, thanks.
Half an hour was good enough. I got out of the dorms. The night was very beautiful. The sky had a half moon and it was kind of cold. I sat on a bench.
After half an hour I came up with a song. The curfew passed, meaning I was staying outside. But it wasn't an inconvenience.
The song seemed somewhat sad, but my intention was to release my anger and confusion.
- You are good - said Leon clapping.
- How long have you been there?
- Since you commenced.
- Don't you have things to do? Sleep? Maybe?
- What kind of question is that?
- Why are you here?
- I saw you from the window...you know...you'll be staying outside.
- And now you too.
- I can jump to my balcony.
- You didn't come here just because you had nothing else to do.
- I came because you ran away when I told you I wanted to talk.
He seemed serious. I took a deep breath. I placed my violin to the side and faced him.
- I'll not run.
Perhaps he didn't anticipate my response. He seemed to be collecting his words.
- Rogue, you have been so strange. Why are you acting this way? You can't feel it anymore? What happened? I guess she was saying the truth…
- Feel what? What are you talking about? – I was bewildered.
- It's useless.
I saw a deep sorrow in his eyes. Suddenly, I felt sad too. It was like if, in that moment, we were sharing the same feeling, for the exact same reason, as if we had lost something. But the reason was unknown to me. I felt the need to break the silence.
- You freak me out saying those things and that's why I was avoiding you.
- I'm sorry – he said serenely.
- Fine, we talked...now go back to your room or something.
- And what about you?
- I'll stay here, it doesn't matter.
- I'm staying too.
- No! Go away and leave me alone.
- Rogue...
- I want to be alone! Go!
- I'm not leaving you here… It might be dangerous.
- Dangerous? Do you forget who you are talking to? Just shut up and…
Leon covered my mouth with his hand to make me shut up. He did right; I behaved childish and I deserved that. Afterwards, everything happened so fast.
He embraced me. At first, I was fighting to get apart. But he didn't let me, he was strong. I gave up. I began to feel dizzy. But, at the same time…something felt familiar. He didn't feel like a stranger anymore.
I was losing it.
I don't know how much time passed until I was fine again. Right away, I pushed him back. Apparently, he didn't expect that.
- Sorry.
- Just, don't do that again...or I'll sue.
- Are you going to let me stay?
- As you wish… I don't own the place.
We didn't talk anymore. I played the violin and sang all night long, pretending he was not there. He didn't try anything again, he just seemed to enjoy the music, or the moment, or something.
Author's notes:
This is the first approach on their relationship, the next one...well, it's going to be a long time until that hahaha Nah, just kidding.
Why the violin? Because I can make her play the violin if I want to, that's all hahaha
I have written 13 chapters by now...I'm beginning to think about the end of it...I can easily have either a happy or sad ending...I still can't decide.
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