I made breakfast for her in the morning. Pancakes. We seem to be having a break at the moment. These last couple of weeks have been hectic.
"Thanks for looking after me Haru." I smiled. "No prob---"
The home phone was ringing. "Who could be calling in this time of day?" Misaki looked scared.
"What's wrong?" i asked with concern. "Nothing... I'll answer it." Her voice sounded dull as she walked to the phone.
Her hand was shaking as she touched it. I walked over then placed my hand on hers to tell her i'm here. I let go and she answered it.
"Hello." Dropping the phone, she froze. Whilst looking at me, she ran into my arms and started crying.
I place my hand on the back of her head as she cried on my chest. "Misaki... What happened?" She looked up at me and said,"My mum... she's gone."
I realised she told me this before when her mum got sick. "How did this happen?" Maybe it's not the best time to ask.
Sitting down on the couch, I pulled her head closer. "Haru...Can you promise me something?" I nodded. "Never leave me."
"I promise."
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Alone
RandomHow can we find good qualities in ourselves when all we ever seem to find are the bad things. What we want? What we need? Is for someone else to say they like us, care for us and accepts us for who we are. It kinda makes you wanna gag a little when...
