[A quiet hum whistled through the lush white air, inviting a certain someone who wanted to belong there forever.]
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A soft expanse of Yellow Light reflected on the floor. The rain had stopped. Bursts of bright rays escaped from the edge of the shut pane and lay rest on eyes that didn't wanted to open yet.
Dripping of droplets reverbed around the room in a periodical manner. My eyes flashed open to a smooth creamy roof, there was nothing to stain my eyes no longer.
Arms streched as far as it could, legs pulled until it felt contentment.
"Yawn," it was morning.
The air lifted me up as I led my back to a firm sit. Searching for a certain something I caught my eyes on June.
"She's sleeping" I probably should try to be as quiet as possible. Back twisted away from the edge of the bed, the legs searched for a surface beneath.
A long line of gold skimmed through the surface past my bare feets. This floor had mercy, I was sure.
Slowly but carefully my feet felt stable. The cold tiles sent shivers up the spine but it was forgiving for all I could care, far more than those found at a sterile room.
I tiptoed over the temporary carpet laid by the Promising Star towards the exit to a change of atmosphere.
After refeshing I landed in the kitchen. June followed up in a short gap, accidentally woken by a door slammed too hard without intentions, rubbing her eyes she nodded up, probably telling me to make some beverages.
"Ehe Good morning," it clearly wasn't my fault right? Gazed by her unamused face, my body moved on to do something else.
"Tea or Coffee?" fingers searched through familiar shelfs.
Lazily raised her hand with fingers signalling "two."
"So coffee" grounded powder showered over warm water, white serene liquid dropped and cleansed the dark shallow body in a round crockery holding up the coffee.
"Here" the cup skid across the across leaving a trail of fresh steam on its way.
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We had our breakfast like any usual person would have and decided to work on the kitchen a bit longer until lunch.
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After having our lunch our bodies asks for a break so our legs guided us to the hall and onto the couch we laid like lazy cats.
"June..." I whispered,
Sketching of paper noises reached my ear. Eyes attracted I looked down above my knees as I laid flat on soft cotton.
Before I knew, the paper flew freely but with intend. It rolled and stumbled mid air and finally landed on top of my chest.
Fingers, fond of crisp song of paper, lifted the note and brought it into focus.
"[Would you like to go to the park today? Mom probably is at work and won't be back home until evening and it might help you freshen up your memories too.]"
The last line felt like an excuse to get me along, however, I would've gone anyway.
My eyes locked eye with hers. Her's looking sure and soft. "Yes sure." her face lifted up with cheerful twinks on her eyes.
Floors thudded to our dashes. We were already getting ready. I picked one of my favourite dresses, a long yellow dress with a touch of intentional wrinkle on the short sleeves.
Her's was white with giant blue Flowers imprinted around the dress.
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*Clank*
"There." Doors shut, we left for our journey for today. Where will we end up at. That was to be found out.
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[Afternoon, 1 o'clock]
New winds breezed past a certainly destined pair walking through the dry path of concrete under the high beam of Vibrant Spectrum, undisturbed heading to a destination, definitely one that could tell tales.
"We made it!" the voices turned carefree like one of a child who saw a park for the first time.
Rusted iron shouted with a snap as I sat on the swing, "Hahh..." eyes spoke the language of wonders and curiosity while my fingers felt the chain going bulk and buldge, "It feels... Good."
The old metal chains creaked as I thrust my heel onto the ground. I couldn't stop myself from going any less faster.
Winds gushed past my ears then stops, then gravity lunges me on to rise higher again. Amidst the empty freedom, arms reached out to grab the heavens, eyes determined it exists and I can make it there. I'm sure.
Back and fourth. My palm rise to talk to the Great White within the endless Blue. Unfortunately, it was never able to.
Chains rattled and the motions came to a stop. Heads downz locked onto my knees. People just go higher to fall greater.
"Will I ever reach it?" ponders.
...
Winds sweetly and carefully brushed through the tree creeks. Rustle of leaves filled the void when a strong dust interrupted it.
Birds flattered it's wings and tiny creatures polluted the silence, when I felt a sudden force, almost careful yet promised, put the forgiven chains back into motion.
I can feel the rustle of leaves, I'm asking free as ever again, the Solar Flare flashed bright as I lifted up to meet the skies again.
Behind me, a certain figure stood, quiet and the cause of my bloom, it was June.
"I can reach the skies." My hands reached the mass ocean above me, "I'll definitely reach it for sure. I promise you June!" words were said easy but not quite done.
The swings trembled with fear and a loud drop echoed while the empty seat returned back to June. The leaves stopped, as if it was waiting for permission.
Hitched at her breath her legs fumbled the dirt to approach the sparkle she could hold forever for.
"Oww... That hurts..." my legs shook and arms cried for a breath.
A certain scent, the fragrance of that one, occupied the field, "don't worry June... I'm fine." I reassured clearly without a proper result.
"Hmph" my sister had turned into a puffer fish with red seasoning on the cheeks.
"I should'nt do anything weird while I'm high in the swing." as I wipe the dirt off my elbow which was brushed into pulp red.
Her pout disappeared in an instance seeing my bruise into a kid's who would weep anytime soon and wavered her hands around as if she was trying to heal my wounds without the intention of it.
"Pfft." A chuckle slipped off which soon turned to laughter. June got bewildered but soon followed up.
The leaves rustled sounds spread all over the park, laughter of pitched voices came in to fill the missing gaps, the winds gust as joyous as before, probably all at how silly I was.
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We got my wounds treated and tied up by a snow white clothe with tiny pinpricks of lavender petals.
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"Oww... My bad for getting too excited..." I'd probably regret doing it again. "Where do we head ne-"
"Hey! Haruru san!" A loud yet calming male voice cut through my ear.
June waved back at him with a totally different shift in her eyes. "Does she know him?" With a side eye I tapped her arm with my elbow.
The winds had calmed to this point and the clock striked the second from the peak of it.
The unamused certain grew bigger and bigger until we could not longer see the top of his head.
"Ah June long time no see!" the guy huffed and spouted at his lips.
Her fist clenched softly and both stood under her chin while her back leaned forward to observe and admire.
Her head banged up and down. She seems excited?
"Oh and..." his eyes turned to mine.
"I'm Kira." bland words left my mouth. I was not too good with social conversations.
"Ohh you're June's sister!" covering his mouth he exclaimed then proceeded to bow properly and greet me with a clear introduction of himself.
"I'm Hanada Hitori, I'm Haruru's classmate. She always talked about you so I knew who you were."
He smiled a soft curve, almost calmer than that of June's. Hands reached out to me, "It's nice to meet you Haruru san's sister." (*You don't use the first name in Japan.*)
I fumbled. My arm wouldn't reach out, "Nice to meet you too... June's classmate." as my back bowed barely noticeable.
I felt kind of proud at myself. I had someone give me a title that I had but forgetten.
Soft air rushed past us with leaves fresh green in saturation. The clouds were dampening a soaked clothe.
"Oh uh..." his hands ran to the back of his head. "So... Shall we take a seat somewhere?"
June agreed without hesitation and we made our way to a wooden chair sheltered by a large lush green roof which spotted pockets of light scattered all around the ground.
One sat on the other chair, while two sat on another.
"..."
For a whole minute no one spoke a voice, masquerading a distracted person looking at anything but nothing.
"This is awkward"..."say something June..."
"Ahem" clearing his throat, "Soo what happened to your elbow?" glances at the handkerchief.
"Oh that... I just seem to have fallen down from the swing." hands rustled over to hide the covered scar.
He chuckled, "Oh I see, it looks painful for sure." Shrugging it with casual tone... "Even I had attempted to swing so high I could touch the birds..."
"What happened next?" something sparked in me. Leaning forward as a shimmer of twinkly hope for anything awaited to whirl. "Did you catch it?"
Chuckling he replied, "I got scared so I stopped." Glancing at the lights which danced to song of the Trees, "Since then I stopped playing in the park."
"Lies," my eyes locked dead tone serious at him. "You're just making excuses... I know..." tone softening to resignment.
He didn't say a word, just glared holding his truth behind the back.
"I know..." lips hesitated stuttering to break the calm. "I want to reach the sky... It's really beautiful."
focus retained on the infinite sea of light, "I wonder what's up there... Will it be calmer? Something was waiting for me there..."
"Unfortunately..."
[Consciousness bled through the vessel.]
"Going high for it... Just makes you fall harder. It's almost an addiction. I thrive peace and sentiment..."
"Everytime the world turns black I look at the sky... It's always bright and free. I thought I want to escape this bleak sphere of insecurities and unseen cages."
"Only way I could do that was by flying... Like free birds... Chirping at heaven's call..."
My hands reached for the sky.
"I didn't want to keep seeing freedom... I wanted to feel it... At least for the last time. My patience had snapped."
Glaring back at the two other than me, "Do you want to fly? Let's fly together? When snow drips... When trees glow a certain green and red..."
"When a certain man comes home, who ran from every single responsibilities..."
"Blood is the only price."
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