Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 97

I'm so glad I made it in time.

*push* "How are you feeling? Where does it hurt?"
"..." *daze*
"Eluma?"
"..."
"Eluma!"
"Eh? What?"
"I'm asking you how are you feeling"
"Ah, well of course it hurts, but..."
"?"

The fact that you cried hurts way more.

"Eluma-"
"Blackie, I'm sorry"
"... For what?"
"For what you've seen... in the cherry blossom garden, but Blackie-"
"We better go and treat your wounds first. We'll talk about all of this later"
"... Okay"
*woosh*

...

In Blackie's office...

"You're back"
"... Hey mom"
*glance* *glare*
*gasp*
*sigh* "Looks like Luka indeed did not leave you alone. You should be grateful that Blackie stopped him."
"I owe Blackie a lot to be honest"
"... Mom, can you please pass me the first aid kit and leave, I have to treat his wounds."
*giggle* "Alright dear, but where is it?"
"It's in one of my drawers. The last one, I guess"
*search* "Oh, here it is. There you go-" *glance*
"Mom?"
"This letter..."
"Ah, that's nothing much, just a small reminder"
"Blackie, a small reminder of what?"
"... Nothing. Mom can you give the first aid kit"
"Oh, yes here" *gives*
*takes* "Thanks"
*nod* "Well then, I'll leave you two alone. If you need anything just call me and I'll right away, okay?"
*nod* "Yeah, thanks mom"
"You're welcome sweetie. Bye!"
"Bye"
*clack*
*stare*
"... Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Ah it's nothing. I just missed you"
"... Whatever. Stop flirting around and let me treat your wounds"
"Ah, right"
*applying the medicine* "Tell me if it hurts. I'm not gonna stop anyway but just to know"
*chuckle* "Sure"

But I doubt I'll feel the pain since you're the one treating me. I can finally see her. Look at her sparkling eyes, hear her voice. I'm so glad- no wait, I should clear up this misunderstanding first.

"Blackie"
"Hm?"
"Regarding what you saw... before"
*sigh* "No need to talk about this. It's your life-"
"No."
"... What do you mean 'no'?"
"I want to clear up everything. This is all a misunderstanding. I did not kiss her, I promise!"
"..."
"Blackie, please trust me!"
"... Then what happened?"
"She called me, saying that there's something important she want to tell me, and when I went there, she just came close to me and removed a flower from my hair, or at least that's what she said"
"..."
"Blackie, I know this is hard to believe, but I'd never lie to you and you know that-"
"Never lie to me?"
"Yes!"
"Then tell me, why did you say that last week?"
"Say what?"
"'I remembered the promise that I made with Tina. She is indeed my fiancée. I just completely forgot about it' 'Please, let's not talk to each other often from now on. I don't want her to get angry'"
"... What?"
"Did you really forget these words?"

These hurtful words.

"Blackie, I never said such things"
"... What? What do you mean you never said such things?! YOU LITERALLY CAME TO MY OFFICE AND SAID THAT!"
"What?! It wasn't me! I would've remembered if it was me!"
"Are you for real?"
"Blackie, I swear I did not say such things! I don't know this girl, and I would NEVER tell you to stop talking to me. NEVER!"
"..." *glow* *gasp*

He is saying the truth... then who was this person? I am sure this was not a dream, nor was I hallucinating. I don't understand anything anymore. Who-

"... Tina"
"What about her?"
"Where is she right now?"
"I don't know. I left her right after she removed the flower."
"... I have to go and search for her" *gets up*
*grabs* "No, wait"
"?"
"Let me go with you"
"Why?"
"Because I'm sure she's gonna do something to you, and the idea of you getting hurt..." *teary*

If something happens to Blackie, I will never forgive myself. Never.

"..." *sigh* *hugs*
"!"
"Calm down, she can't do anything. Don't forget who I am"
"... I know, but this girl is crazy."
"Don't worry, I'm crazier" *wink*
*blush*
"Now, I'll finish treating your wounds and leave, and you stay here, got it?"
"..."
"Eluma, got it?"
*nod*
"Good" *continue treating his wounds*
"Blackie... do you believe me?"
"... I want to check something before believing you."
"Check something?"
"Yes. With your fiancée-"
"I already told you, she's not my fiancée. I don't even know her. All I know is that she's a b-"
"Alright, alright I got it. If my doubts are correct, then I'll believe you"
"And if not?"
"..."

I never really thought about this option.

"Blackie?"
"I just hope that they are"
"..." *nod*
"And done. Now you stay here, okay?"
*nod* "Blackie, please take care. Please."
"..." *leans* *kiss on the forehead*
"!" *blush*
"Don't worry, everything's gonna be alright, okay?"
"..."
"See you"
*daze*
*clack*
"... Did she... kiss me on the forehead?"

I can't believe it... she hugged me and then kissed me on the forehead... I'm the happiest human being in the world right now.

Outside...

*leans on the door* *blush* "Seriously, Blackie?"

I can't believe I did this. But when I saw the worry in his eyes, I couldn't stop myself. Let's forget about this. I have an important matter to take care of.

"Let's see who you are really, Tina"