Black Rose

Chaper 5

Aoi smiled at the thought of the Barista. His smiled had dazzled her. He was just her type. Tall handsome, by the way his shirt clung to his biceps she was sure he had a great body hiding underneath the cafes uniform.

She looked at her cup again and touched the heart next to her name. After a couple of weeks of flirting, it had finally paid off and she had caught his attention. She giggled at how giddy she felt. She had never been so outgoing as she had this time, and if everything worked out he would be her first boyfriend.

She played with her locket as she waited at the bus stop. She looked at her watch and scrunched her nose, she would be late to class again but it was worth it. The bus arrived and she got on feeling great, looking forward to the rest of the day.

Later that evening

She got off the bus and stretched her back. It had been a long productive day. She started making her way to her apartment, so lost in thought she hadn't noticed someone had been following her since she got off.

"I can't wait to take a shower" she mumbled to herself as she rubbed her neck, she looked up and saw the street light at the corner flickering and for a moment felt a surge of panic go through her. She shook her head to shake off the creepy feeling.

"It's just a flickering light Aoi what are you five?!" She muttered out loud . She continued walking and clenched the strap of her bag tightly, just as she reached the corner the light flicked off and she froze, was that a step she heard? She turned around to look but there was no one there.

"Okay now you really are acting childish" she huffed but as she turned around she felt someone grab her waist and cover her mouth with a cloth, panic and fear surged through her at once.

She struggled as she felt her self being dragged to the bushes, she clawed at the gloved hand on her mouth and nose but the more she breathed in the weaker she felt. Tears escaped her eyes as she felt her body fail her. She silently cried for her mom, for her dad. Her vision began to blur and as her eyes began to close she prayed she could hug her parents one last time.

In the shadows

He felt her body go limp in his arms and he smiled. His new model had been chosen! It was time to make art, it was time to show Gulf just how much he loved him.

He quickly put her on his back and began to walk "Why do I always gotta be the one to carry you when you're drunk huh?" He questioned out loud and chuckled.

He walked past the couple at the bus stop who didn't bother to glance at the guy carrying his drunk girlfriend. " We're almost there babe you better not puke on me" he teased.

Once he reached the car he gently set her down on the seat and put the seatbelt on. Couldn't scratch the merchandise just yet! He smiled and ran around to the drivers side.

He started the car and began to hum as he drove away, the smell of lavender filled the air. "Kana, I'll see you soon"