Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 109

On the island, day 3...

"Morning"
"Hello"
"So... did you sleep last night?"
"... A little."
"I see. That's good!"
"... Yeah"
"Alright. I'll go get some food-"
"Already did"
"Huh?! When?!"
"At dawn"
"You were awake?!
"Yes. Anyways, let's eat"
*nod* "What is there?"
"Well, I found these fruits. I think this will be enough for breakfast and lunch. We'll then go together to bring dinner"
"Alright"

...

After breakfast...

"What are we gonna do now?"
"Let's just sit here and relax. We won't have such a break when we get back" *sit*
"True" *sit*
*silence*
"So... we're just gonna sit here?"
"You have any idea what else we can do?"
"Let's get into the water!"
"Luka, we're gonna catch a cold at the pace."
"Then let's remove our shirts!" *removes his shirt*
"... Bro, that's not it-"
"Listen. You said we have to relax. Plus, it's gonna be fun! We'll play in the water, wait until we're dry and then wear our shirts again!"
*sigh* "You can go without me. I'll stay here"
"Pft. Not funny" *wears his shirt* *glance*
*daze*

He's absent minded. If we stay like this, these last 24 hours will be boring as hell.

*glance* *smirk* *runs*
"... Luka? Where are you going-!" *splash*
*laughing* "Look at your face! Covered with a mango!"
"Really now?"
"You don't want to play. At least let me have fun"
*sigh* "You want war? You'll have it!" *runs*
"You can't catch me-" *splash*
"Never say never"
"You're gonna regret it! Come here!" *runs*
*laughing* *runs* "You're never gonna catch me!"

A few minutes later...

"That's so funny!"
"Yes-"

Wait...

"Luka, where did you bring the fruits from?"
"Hm? From the coconut!"
"Even the ones you gave me?"
"Yep!"
"... Luka"
"Yes?"
"These were our lunch..."
"... What?"
"That was our meal! Why did you use them for a food fight!"
"How would I know?! Plus, you used them as well!"
"I told you that I brought some for lunch as well! And I didn't know that these were the fruits! Otherwise I wouldn't have used them!"
"... That means we're out of food?"
"YES!"
"... Sorry"

I messed up... again... I'm being a bother.

*sigh* "Now we have to see how we're gonna eat. We can't stay without food."
"I'm sure there are still some fruits out there!"
"Yes, but it's inside the woods."
"I'll go and explore the woods a little then. That way I can also gather some stuff."
"What?! Alone?! No way!"
"It's my fault we're out of food"
"..."
"Don't worry. Nothing will happen"

I guess

*sigh* "Deal. But be careful"
*nod* "How about you?"
"I'm kinda tired, so I think I'll stay here and search as well"
*nod* "I'm leaving then. Bye"
*wave* "Bye"
*leaves*
*sigh* "It's also my fault. I can't think straight anymore"

I barely slept last night as well. The problem is that Blackie didn't say anything regarding my confession yet, so I don't know what to think. I really want her to love me, I really do, but...

"What if this will mess up her plans? What if my confession distracted or confused her? What did I do..."

I fucked up.

"Well, that's what I always do anyway-"
*hears screams from afar*
"Huh? Did I hear someone scream? But there's nobody here except-"

LUKA!

Meanwhile with Luka...

"This jungle is huge! What did my sis even think when she sent us here?!"

What if we stay stuck here forever like the "BTS Island" game?! NO WAY! I'm sure sissy knows what she's doing. Yes. I should focus on bringing some food back-

*ruffle*
*gasp* *turn* "W- w- what is this?"

It's coming from this bush. Calm down, Luka. Calm down. It must be my imagination-

*ruffle* *growl*
*freeze* "W- who's here"
*a bear comes out*
*gasp* *screams* "AHHHH!!!!!!"

A B- BEAR?! WHAT IS A BEAR DOING HERE?!

*approaches*
"C- c- calm d- down. I'm not here t- to hurt you. I- I was just about to leave, you know? Yes! That's right, I'll calmly leave-"
*growls*
*gasp*

Wait! I remember searching it up on google before. To survive when a bear attacks you, you have to... you have to what? DAMN IT! I FORGOT!

"Wait, I think I remember. I have to run! That's right-"
*growls* *approaches*
*gasp* "Time for me to run" *runs*
*attacks*
"W- what?! Wasn't it supposed to stay there?!"

Was I wrong? Maybe I shouldn't have run-

*stumble on a stone* "AH!"
*approaches*
*gasp* "Oh my god!"

Is this the end? I won't see my sis anymore? What about mom? I finally found them. I can't die-!

*attacks*
"AH!"
*push*
"Ouch! Who- Eluma?!"
"I thought you were smarter than running when you're attacked by a bear"
"Hey- WATCH OUT!"
*approaches*
"Woah, calm down buddy. We're not here to fight."

Acting like we're dead would've been the best solution, but Luka seems too scared to act now, and he'll probably run the moment the bear approaches him to sniff him and check. I'll have to show him that we are humans.

*growls*
"HEY. WE ARE HUMANS."
"Why the hell are you screaming?"
"It's so that he knows we're not a prey"
"They don't consider us as preys?"
"As far as I remember no."
*back off* *leaves*
"... He left"
"Oh god!"
"We should leave before he comes back"
"Okay- ouch!"
"You okay?"
"Yes, I just hurt my ankle"
*sigh* *approaches* *turns* "Come here"
"... What?"
"Piggy ride"
"What the- are you dumb?!"
"If you can walk, be my guest."
*glance at his ankle* "Well..."
*sigh* "Stop arguing and let me help you"
"... Alright" *climbs*
"Let's go" *leaves*

...

A few minutes later...

*sits*
"I knew it was a bad idea to go there"
"... You were right"
*sigh* "Now, show me your ankle"
"No. It's okay"
"Will you stop this?"
"... Stop what?"
"Being a baby."
"You-"
"I'm done with this. It's either you let me help you now, or don't come talk to me anymore."
"..."

That's the first time I've seen him like this.

"Why do you care anyways. I've been nothing but mean to you. Plus, I didn't bring anything back..."
"So what? I should hate you?"
"Yes-"
"Yeah nope. That's not how things work. I won't hate you no matter what you do."
"Why?"
"... I don't care how many times you reject my friendship. You are the brother of the woman I love, and an amazing person, so I still want to be your friend. And regarding the food, I'm also at fault. I'm sorry. I should've been more careful, but I'm absent minded. I've been thinking about Blackie and her revenge. I'm scared. What if I'm being a bother, or a distraction? I don't know anything. She's not clear about her feelings towards me, and that's bothering me."
"..."
*chuckle* "I know. I'm dumb. We're here to become friends, yet I'm messing everything up. Again-"
"It's okay"
"?"
"It's okay to think like that. You love her, and her not giving you a response to your confession will surely bother you. And before you ask, yes. I knew about both of them. And I don't mind anymore. I can see you love her. And regarding the "trip" here... it might take some time to get used to it, but I don't mind"
"What do you mean?"
"I don't mind being your friend. Even though I won't be able to be your best friend, but we are already getting along. So that's a good start."
*smile* "Thank you"
*nod* *reach out his hand* "Friends?"
*shakes his hand* "Friends."
*woosh*

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