Mystification
Chapter 2
"Number 82! Rise and shine! You have an early visitor today." In the distance I heard the same annoying guard from the day before yelling. I remembered Sho and sat up quickly to wake him up and send him on his way but he was gone. In his place was a note that read, Don't worry. I'll be back. Next time I'm taking you with me. No ifs, ands, or BUTTS about it. -Sho-. I furrowed my brow at the embarrassing pun and then smiled thoughtfully. I could imagine him laughing at his loser pun.
"Are you refusing your visitor then?" The guard yelled out filled with impatience. I snapped back to my senses and switched my focus to the note to the guard at the door.
"Huh? W-what?" I asked as I cleared my throat.
"Visitor! You have one! You comin' or not?!" He yelled as he waited for a reply.
"Oh..y-yeah I'm coming." I slipped the note under the tatami mat carefully so the guard didn't see and got up to get ready for my visit.
"Are you okay?" I heard a familiar voice as I spaced out. I kept playing scenes from the previous night in my head. It was difficult to focus on anything else. The events that took place were bizarre. I still don't know who exactly Sho is or where he comes from.
"Adachi-san...hey!" the voice was quiet and got louder. I snapped my gaze back to Yu that was sitting across from me. "I'm worried about you. Are you okay?" He genuinely sounded concerned. I cleared my throat before speaking. "Yeah I'm okay. I'm just really tired. I didn't much sleep last night." Yu looked relieved. I thought I could do this. I thought I could just tell him I was done with him. Why is it so difficult now?
"I'm sorry these visits aren't exactly ideal." Yu looked off to the side. He looked as if there was more he wanted to say. "I wish I could touch you." His hand was clenching his chest. What's with him today? Was he picking up vibes I wanted out of this relationship? I really didn't want out but it was best if we went our separate ways. Even though these visits were a pain in the ass. I liked at least seeing his face. I would miss those cold yet gentle gray eyes. I need to tell him.
"Yu..." I spoke up as my voice cracked from nervousness. I cleared my throat and took a deep breath before continuing. "This...This isn't working out very well, ya know?" I finally forced the words out. I didn't want him to see me vulnerable at all so I masked my voice with the same sarcastic tone.
"What are you talking about? Are you sure you're okay?" Yu asked me in concern.
"Oh yeah I'm great. Why don't you just go play with your little friends?" I said frivolously. I didn't show my hurt. If I showed doubt I knew this dumbass would fight me.
"I told you before. I'm not going anywhere." Yu assured me. Even in my surprise my expression stayed cold.
"You're such a dumbass. I don't want nothing to do with you. Get it?" Just when I said that I felt a sharp pain in my chest. I just had to hold on until he left.
"Call me what you want but where is this coming from?!" He questioned in a panic. "You're really starting to piss me off, ya know. You're a pain in the ass." Just then he got up from his seat and stared down at me with a sorrowful yet confused expression.
"You never change. I continued to believe in you and this is what I get." I really was pissed off now. I quickly retorted.
"I never change? You're right. And I will never change. You should have known that from the start. It doesn't take detective skills to see that. You never understood me so I guess it's all just a big mystery to you." I got up slowly from my seat and held my arms out towards the guard to let him know I was ready to be cuffed and taken back to my "room". I took one last look back and said, "And for the record, I don't owe you anything." I smirked and watched out with the guard.