Remember

Shockwave

We were sitting in the ambulance as the paramedic patched us up.

Rukawa had taken most of the brunt as he had protected us from the blast.

Iwashi on the other hand seemed to be killed.

I watched as Alina nodded and talked to the paramedic.

She looked exhausted.

"Alina...." before I could say anything, she hugged me.

Her head on my shoulder

"I'll be okay." She whispered as sher voice shook.

I hugged her back and stroked her hair.

"I know." I replied.

Rukaws grumbled as he lomped towards us.

"That Iwashi....man..." Rukawa grumbled as a medic wrapped his shoulder.

"What about him?" I ased as Alina rested her head on my shoulder.

"He's missing. The sick bastard is missing." Rukawa growled.

I was stunned. I felt Alina's hand tremble. I held her hand as a sob escaped from her.

"He is a sadist. He..... He gets joy from tormenting people." Alina whispered.

"Has he...." Rukawa clammed up on seeing my glare.

I did not want Alina to worry.

"No he hasnt.... But he...he was the one who whipped me." She looked sick.

I felt sick to my stomach. How can these people be so disgusting.

"I dont feel so good." Alina moaned as she clung onto me.

"Alina...It time we went to your place." Rukawa muttered.
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It was a short drive. Alina just laid her head on my shoulder.

"Hey...we reached." Rukawa whispered.

Alina lived in a 2LDK flat. It was kinda neat...except her table was strewn with papers and books.

She had a huge bookshelf with a lot of novels and manga.

"Feels nostalgic." She smiled.

I hugged her as she smiled.

"I'll make sure the fridge is stocked." Rukawa muttered.

"Ne Rukawa....are we really safe here?" Alina asked she picked up a few papers.

"Why?"

"I was kidnapped from here...." She said as she ran her fingers through the edge of the table.

That was when I saw the dark spot. It was blood.

"Yes it is. They expect you to be put in a safe house. I lied to them because I dont know how many Iwashi are there." Rukawa replied as he walked out of the door.

Alina just nodded and swayed. I held. I could see exhaustion clouding her eyes.
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Dinner was a silent affair. Alina just picked her food and then suddenly got up.

"Alina...Whats wrong?" I asked.

"I dont know. I am scared." She whispered.

I hugged and kissed her gently. She clenched my shirt as she responded.

I broke the kiss and I touched her cheek.

"Alina...its gonna be alright. We will be alright." I replied as I looked at her.