『 I Won't Run Anymore』

Part 3 - Attack

"Why don't you just take it?!"

"I told you I don't want it!"

"I've seen what's in your bank account! You can't live the rest of the month on that!"

"Stop looking through my mail!"

I clapped my hand over the brunette boys head, causing him to face plant the floor. From his pathetic position he shakily held up the envelope in his hand.

"T-take...it..."

"Geez, you sure are stubborn Daiki..."..

He shot up off the floor, his print still embedded in the concrete and grabbed me by the arms, his face inches from mine.

"I'm stubborn?! Just take the money woman!"

"Make me!"

He begun to try grabbing at my pocket to stuff the money filled envelope in it but I moved away from him each time he grabbed for it.

"No... Daiki, go away!"

I couldn't help but giggle and he smiled, this quickly turning into a game.

"Take my moooonnneeeeyyyy!"

"Noooooooo!"

He dove at me, thrusting the envelope into my cleavage. My face went beet red as I stammered for an insult to throw at him. He merely laughed and rubbed the back of his brunette locks.

"Well, cash or credit, I don't care. Ha-ha!"

My face went even redder if possible and I removed the envelope from my chest, smacking him over the head with it.

"You pervert!"

He merely laughed at my response and winked an emerald eye at me.

"Yet you love me anyway."

I smiled at my friend before laughing along with him. We continued our day of doing nothing, just enjoying the sunshine. Daiki was my first friend here in Japan. He lives a few doors down from me and I met him officially when he came into the bakery I work at. We became fast friends.

All too soon night fell and Daiki had to take his leave.

"I'll come see you at the shop soon okay?"

"Alright, bye Daiki."

He gave me one of his trademark smiles before walking out of my house and leaving me alone. Well, not completely alone...

"You hungry Amaimon?"

Said hamster raised his head at the mention of food and came waddling over to me, climbing into my outstretched hand. I've had the hamster for around 3 weeks now and have come to realise he's really friggin' smart. It's unnatural, but I love him anyway. I softly placed him on the counter where there was a bun waiting for him, not seconds later he dug into it.

"Such a strange animal..."

I smiled none the less and dug into my own cake. Another upside to working in a bakery was when stock wasn't selling and was close to its expiration date I got to bring it home with me. I soon finished and threw the wrapper into the rubbish bin, turning to see Amaimon laid on his back, stomach protruding with a happy smile on his face. I went over and picked him up, plopping him into my pocket.

"Let's get some fresh air, huh?"

I threw my shoes on and walked into the back garden, it was a warm night; being the middle of summer and all. I sighed happily and sat on the floor, looking up at the stars. Amaimon released himself from my pocket and went wandering around as he usually does. He turned and looked at me for a moment. I could swear he just scowled... I shook my head, ridiculous... I looked back at Amaimon to see him running into the trees.