Odd Jobs

Chapter 25 - The Disappearance of Mikaela (Part Three)

"Look at me, Yuu.", Mitsuba demanded as Crowley was taking off his shoes. "Yuu, look at me."

The ravenette was slouched against the tree where Mika's backpack and shoes were resting. His mind had grown blurry with worry, fear and panic. He couldn't think anymore. All he could do, was cry. Cry, and worry whether Mika was okay, where he was and if he was in any pain.

"YUICHIRO!", Mitsuba yelled, gently shaking the boy's shoulders. "What are you, a little bitch?! There's no way I'm gonna allow you to sit here bawling your eyes out while Mika needs you!" Yuu sobbed. "Come on, get up. I'll call the police, you help Crowley search the riverbanks." The blonde girl pulled on his arms, helping him to his feet.

Yuu untied his shoes, only feeling the lump in his throat grow bigger with every glance shot towards Mika's. It couldn't be. There was no way he would commit suicide, was there? They were happy together. He had just taken off his shoes to stand in the river, right?

Then where the fuck was he?

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"Again, Shino, the biggest thanks for getting off of your work early.", the boy smiled as he stirred some sugar into his tea. The two of them were seated in a small café, just outside of the mall.

"No biggie! I can't let you go gift shopping for your fiancé with your fiancé, Shinya. You can't go alone either, who knows what you'll buy." Shinya chuckled.

"I can't believe I made you maid of honor."

"Neither can I! A bad decision, really.", Shinoa giggled. "How have you been, big bro? Guren been nice to you?"

"He's a dear, I really can't complain. He does nag a lot that he doesn't hear much from Yuichiro, though."

"Yuu's been having some issues of his own.", the lavender haired girl said as she sipped her coffee. "He came out of the closet a few days ago."

"Oh? I can't say I'm too surprised. Did something particular happen, then?"

"Mhm. He has a boyfriend, now, Mika. Well, Mikaela Shindou."

"Shindou..." Shinya rested his hand on his chin. "That does ring a bell..."

"He doesn't have a good relationship with his parents, I heard. Maybe one of your cases?"

"Maybe, yeah. Though I am, ofcourse, a lawyer in high demand~", Shinya grinned as he sipped his tea.

"Modest as ever, big bro. Well, needless to say, I'm happy yo-" Shinoa was cut off by the vibrating of her phone on the small table. Having a quick glance, she read the caller ID. It was Mitsuba. "It's Mitsu... Do you mind if I take this, Shinya?"

"Go ahead, Shino."

"Hey, Mi-chan, what's u- Whoa whoa whoa, slow down, slow down... What's the matter, what happened?" Shinoa paused for a moment, seemingly taking in what her girlfriend was telling her. "Please tell me you're kidding, Mitsuba..." Shinya noticed the tears starting to pool in his little sister's eyes. "Is he... Is he dead...? You don't know...? How's Yuu? Losing his mind, yeah, I get that... We're on our way, send me your coordinates. I love you too, Mitsu." Shinoa hung up the phone.

"That sounded... Upsetting...?", the silver haired boy asked, testing the waters. Shinoa nodded.

"Mika's missing.", she said as she packed her bag, wiping some tears from her eyes. "They found his stuff next to a river, but no sign of him. Mitsu thinks he..."

"... Killed himself?" She nodded again. "Fuck... Come on, let's go help them look." Having already paid for their drinks, the two of them made their way to Shinya's car.