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Hells Lingering Kiss

Chapter 13- Live

Dear lord, help carry me through the hard times. Amen.

My mom had chatted with Rima for over 30 minutes before she seemed to remember I was there. "Oh Amu dear, why don't you and Rima hang out while I go pick Ami up and start dinner. Then when you're done shopping just call me and I'll pick you up." It wasn't a question but a statement.

She had already grabbed her bags, said goodbye to Rima, and handed me some money before I could answer her. I turned to Rima once my mom was out of sight. "Your mom is nice." I looked up to see Rima staring down at the table with a sad expression.

"Yup" I said popping the (p) at the end. We fell into an awkward silence. "Rima… I need to know what exactly happened with Saaya." I decided not to stall and just shoot my question at her.

She looked confused at first until I saw realization dawn on her. "Oh sorry forgive me for my slowness. Humans don't last very long; I tend to forget them right away." It took me a second to register what she had just said.

Oh no not another weirdo, was what instantly came to mind. Sighing I let my head rest on the table I knew I had to keep myself in control this time. I wouldn't blow up like I had with Kukai and Tadase. I took a few deep breaths and then I looked up at Rima.

"So I suppose you also believe you're an angel too." I tried to emphasize how ridiculous it sounded. She looked at me strangely, almost as if she was offended. If I wasn't living in reality I may have thought she was an angel after all she had the looks of one.

"Hell to the no! I am not one of those silly retarded creatures." I was shocked by her outburst by the way she spoke in hatred. She settled down but her eyes seemed to be ready to set flame due to anger.

"Pay attention Amu, I will only say this once after all it should be fine to tell you now. After all, the fog is starting to clear and soon all will be shown." What the hell was up with people talking like this lately as if the world were going to end? I snapped out of my mind when she slammed her hand on the table.

"Amu listen, carefully. You see I am no angel I was not born from heavenly grace or love. I was forged from the hatred and sins or humans." She paused to see if I was following.

"My name is Rima and I am a familure, I was sent to keep an eye on you and to make sure those idiot angels don't fill your head with their nonsense." I nearly slapped my forehead great not only were there "Angels" but now this girl claimed to be a "demon" the devils henchman. "Why do you care if you're a "demon" don't you have better things to do?" I asked using air quotes when saying demon.

"Humans are so quick to blind themselves to the truth. They cloud their heads with silly logic to cling to their pretty little lies. Trying to hide from their fear of what they know is out there." She had disgust in her voice.

"Think what you want for now Amu, but soon you will have to choose and the faster you accept the easier it will all be for you." She stood abruptly and left before I could say anything. I really needed to get my head out of the clouds. I needed to avoid these people who obviously watched too much TV for their own good.

I stood up and cleared the table I really wasn't in the mood to shop any more. Instead I had an urge to do something I have been unable to do yet. I stopped at a flower shop then set off toward the place I had avoided. Maybe just maybe it would be the closure I needed.

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The gate to the cemetery was slightly askew due to the fact that one of the hinges had long ago broken and had been left Un-attended to for several years now. It had started snowing lightly and the ground had been covered in a light dust of white flakes. The whole place looked like a scene from a movie. I tried to find my way to where I knew my father laid buried deep under the frozen earth.

It had been years since I had been to the cemetery at all. I didn't have the heart or courage to go during Keo's funeral. Now I would face what I didn't have the strength to do before, in hopes that it would help me find courage and strength. I made my way down the coble stone path toward the angel statue.

The statue was like a beacon of light that would always lead me to my father.

(The past)

My mom held Ami who was only 1 at the time in her arms. I stood by my mom's side as I stared up at the marble angel statue. That statue was so big it scared me in a way due to how it towered over me. I hid behind my mom's legs as she said a prayer to my father.

She turned to me once she finished asking what was wrong. Mommy I'm scared I said while shaking and trying to stay hidden. She chuckled and crouched down to look in my eyes. I was confused when she started telling a story.

Once upon a time a girl about your age went to go visit her papa. You see god had needed another angel, and so he took the little girl's father and turned him into an angel. At first the little girl was upset but she knew her father was now looking after her from heaven. The little girl was so lost in thought she did not realize she had gotten lost. When she had she realized it was dark and she would not be able to find her way to her father's grave.

She prayed to the angels and god to please help her. At first nothing happened and she began to cry." Do not cry my dear child." She heard her father's voice say.

She opened her eyes to see a bright light. "Daddy!" She cried out. She felt her father patting her head. "My little girl do not be afraid just look for the angel."

After that her father disappeared, she looked around for him. Instead she spotted something else. She immediately ran towards it. When she reached it she realized she was at her father's grave.

However she knew that the statue that had shown her to the grave had not been there until now. She gazed up at the beautiful white statue of the lovely angel and smile. Now she would never get lost for she had the giant guardian angel to show her the way. The statue was a beacon of light that led her to her father.

I smiled up at the statue and placed one of the bouquets on my father's grave. Turning I decided it was time to do what I came to. Turning before I could talk myself out of it I headed straight for the old oak tree where I knew Keo was buried. I did not let myself stop until I was right in front of the tomb stone.

I read the words on the cold stone over and over. I was surprised to see my name inscribed on the grave as his love. No one had told me this they only said that I should go see him. On the bottom was a picture of none other than Keo himself.

His black hair in his usual rocker style, his eyes a deep green, and the rare smile that he only showed to few. It was not even a minute before I felt the tears fall and a choking sob rip through me. I placed the flowers down feeling as if I no longer had the strength to hold them. I truly loved this boy who had stolen my heart and took it with him when he died.

I lay there curled in a ball repeatedly asking why. I knew I would never get an answer but that was one question that constantly ran through my head. It was getting late yet but I wasn't ready to leave. I know he would hate to see me so weak but I couldn't help it.

I heard my phone ring and sat up knowing it was my mom. I explained where I was and that I was ready if she could come get me. Once I hung up I straightened myself up and kissing my fingers I pressed it to the picture. I turned and took a deep breath it was as if I felt him encouraging me to say what I knew had to be said.

"Keo you won that bet, I do love you and always will. It will be hard but now it's time for me to live again. I will treasure all our memories and never forget. Thank you for loving me."

I took a shaky breath willing myself to not cry. "Good bye my love." I said before walking away to wait at the gate for my mom. I found what I was looking for strength and I smiled knowing I was now ready to live once again.