Alone

Chapter 8 : Unexpected Appearence

I think me and Okimura are getting closer as friends. I understand a little more about her and i'm sure she learned a few things about me. I hope it doesn't end up like last time. Will I regret this? I can't think like that though. I'll just enjoy our time together until it's too late. Maybe we should go to the cinema on the weekend. I'm interrested to learn more about her and what friends typically act and do.

Today okimura was waiting outside my home to walk to school with me. She wore her usual smile and then we walked slowly to school purposely to engage in a conversation. Like usual people stare at us. Okimura being the airhead she is, she was spacing out. So much for a conversation.

I overheard a couple of people talking about how weird she was spacing out like that. She didn't seem to care. That or she just didn't hear it. Frankly, I'm glad she didn't. God knows what else she's been through. I'm alright with people talking about me but not her. She doesn't deserve that kind of hate. Is it worth it to call out? "Hey Okimura, You ok?" No reply. I guess she's just too far gone. She's gonna end up hurting herself. Baka.

The day went by so quickly. Usually is so slow but it just skipped pass. As usual I walked with Okimura home. Well she followed me. Okimura was alright with coming to the cinema with me. Should I book in advance? "How what genre movie do you like?" She took a moment. "Comedy!" Heh, Should of known. 

School days came and went untill it was Saturday. I got ready and put on whatever i could find lying around. She probably will put in an effort. Maybe I should to. I brung out my best outfit. I only had five outfits because anything more than that will take up most of my tent. I looked at my watch She said 11:00 am right. 

I'm off. She's Already here. I left 5 minutes early. I guess she had the same idea. As i thought she made an effort. " Haru-chan!" She smiled and waved. " Shall we go then?" During the day, Okimura seemed to have fun. I'm glad. After what happened about a couple days ago i didn't expect her to recover so easily. Her crying it was suprising. Different. Usual she just smiles and laugh. What is she hiding? I get the feeling it's some deep sorrow.

We got ice cream as we exited the cinema. Empty. No one else was here. Nothing but the autumn trees and pavement but from the corner of my eye was one person. I look infront of me. I dropped my icre cream splattered all over the floor...Why?...Why now?...Why is he here? I collapsed on the floor with my head in my hands. Why must it be him? I only hear Okimura's voice faintly and look up to see a sinister looking man infront of me smirking more skeleton than skin. 

Misao... Why must it be you?