My eyes locked into his—no word came out of my mouth… speechless. If I say something randomly, he would instantly catch me. What I do now!
S ~ I ~ L ~ E ~ N ~ C ~ E.
This event continued for several minutes—staring at each other, saying nothing, as if neither of them wanted to break the silence .
Shimizu moved his gaze toward the clock on the wall; he sighed.
"Fine… You don't even want to tell me."
He stood up; frustration was visible on his face. That time Minato was powerless. If he says something that would make the situation worse. Shimizu left the door—without looking back.
And I just looked at him from behind—taking heavy breaths. I stood and ran for him. I touched from his back; Shimizu was sulking while puffing out his cheeks. I glanced at his face once. Shimizu looked at me from behind.
I tried to hold my giggles in—while Shimizu didn't even try to look at me. How rude.
Thinking he is coming for me to forgive him but nah I am not going to… He doesn't even tell his reason while I tell him everything…
Shimizu turned forward again—griting the customers who were at the gate.
"Welcome sir, ma'am." he smiled.
"What'd ya want?"
The charming look on his face—Minato world froze. 5 seconds before he was sulking like a baby now… everything changed. When he started to change his expression too fast.
While a couple in front of him—staring at them.
"What are they acting like…"
The girl whispers in the boy's ear, "lovey.. Dovey…"
The boy glanced at her girl—surprised. When her mind went into another person's situation. At night she shouted at me and beat me for talking about others. I think something is wrong with her.
The boy had a weird look on his face. Noticing the two men in front of him—what the thing made her think like that.
Just a man clinging on another man's arm that's all—putting a smile on his smile but not long.
"We need…"
The boy looks at the girl. As what she needs. She nodded and ordered, " two cappuccino, pastries and… what you need babe."
The girl Gaze over her boy.
"Nothing." The boy quickly replied—grabbing her hand and going toward the seats.
"Woah!! Young couple."
I mumbled in daze. Shimizu glanced at me from back again; Sighing… his face became red in embarrassment.
Shimizu's mouth fell apart—trying to say something but he stopped. What would Minato think of him? Why is he holding my arm like that? It feels like we are a couple. I can't take it anymore.
Shimizu moves over; In front of Minato. I look at the tall man making a pity look on my face as a lonely puppy in the rain.
"I am sorry."
"If you are sorry just answer the question that's all I want."
Shimizu is serious in concern—His question was direct. Why are your eyes swollen or more directly we can say are you crying? I figured it out in seconds. I don't want to reveal my secret—I don't want to show my weakness.
"Are you fine…"
Those words strike into my heart—directly. *BUM
I looked at him—my eyes were not fixed on the same object. Looking away from Shimizu, tears formed in his eyes. His smile fell off his face. His face became paler.
Shimizu froze; Staring at his friend in the situation. A man who never cries in front of me, never tells me anything and who always smiles… How it can be.
Shimizu falls into his thoughts—trying to forget what he is saying, like he is imagining things. He takes his hand on his head—touching his forehead in daze. He slapped himself.
From the noise I look up—tears falling into my cheek.
Shimizu smiled. He turned me back—pushing from behind, "Go rest!!"
Sighing. Shimizu closed the door behind Minato; He turned back—doing his chores. Handing the order at the customer's table—putting a fake smile on his face.
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Minato was staring outside the window in daze—air was striking in his face… blaming.. Why did I have to show my pathetic side? I think something is wrong with me.
"Huh… Why do I always end up always like that."
I sighed—in frustration. Because I can't change the past so I need to face the outcome… So tiring. My eyes are not leaving the window—then I hear the opening of the door. I looked at the person who was coming near me.
"So I closed the cafe for now."
"Why!! It's not even necessary." I shouted.
"Huh… obviously for you." Shimizu palm meets the brown hair's cheek—cherrishing him.
"Why do you always think you're not necessary? No one cares about you."
"Hm…" My gaze fell to the ground in sadness… loneliness… or something else. I can't even define it.
Shimizu put his face up, looking at his eyes carefully—worried.
"You know. If.. If really no one cares about you, literally no one." Taking a deep breath. "Always remember I am here. Not leaving you at any cost even if you hate me."
Shimizu smile—not a normal one but a warm one.
Minato eyes lit up in hope
"Are you crying?"
This time words were direct, no hesitation at all.
"Hm…" Scratching his neck.
Shimizu fell to his knees. His hands were on Minato's hip but not breaking his eye contact at all.
"If you want to explain or not. It doesn't matter, just remember that I am always beside you."
Shimizu knows something is wrong with Minato but he doesn't have the courage to ask, making the situation more tense. So he left it. Just comforting the best he can do.
I stare at him—without saying a word.
"AHH!! So frustrating… forgot about that. Just answer one question."
Shimizu sits beside Minato—grabbing his hands.
"Wanna go catch dinner with me."
A big smile formed on his face—suddenly a wind blew, making his hair fly while light making it more glowy.
A CHANCE...
I nod; Now I just want to spend some time with my friend because my life is already too small. If I waste it I don't know when I am facing it again.
I smile—a broken one. If possible I want to go with Lion also, you can call me a fool, dumb or anything… thinking about those kinds of thoughts. I want to spend my last moment with everyone. That I know;
I guess. I live as long to just spend time with Lion, or anyone who is close to me. My parents or… Shimizu…
If I have a few more months I can fulfill my wishes, but knowing I don't have. Imagining every outcome will never gonna happen like a pathetic person.
I can't even stop myself.
TO BE CONTINUED.