The Line Between The Earth and Sky (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 2 : " The cold's getting to you."

( 3rd Person POV: )

" Well, what do you say?"

Standing still while lost in thought, Giyuu looked at the girl, who knew he had a lot of questions behind that perplexed look on his face.

" I still don't know how I could contribute to this project of yours."

Shinobu sighed. " Well... I've never really been great on photography, but I found out that you were a former member of the photography club!"

" Emphasize the word ' former' there
..." He interjected.

" But you're the only person I know who can take great pictures. And I've heard you wanted to be a photographer like the one in those documentaries right??? They can hire you from this project alone! It's a great opportunity! So please, please, PLEASEEEEE~ Come with me on this trip."

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Spoiler alert! ( Not really 😃)
He accepted.

Tomioka was now in his apartment, reluctantly packing while having a hard time fitting his clothes in the bag.

" Giyuu my boy, are you sure you want to go on this trip with your girlfriend?" a voice from his door suddenly said.

The boy turned around to find his father, well adoptive father, Urokodaki, leaning on his doorway.
" Father I told you, she isn't my girlfrie-"
" Yet. You won't know she might be your soulmate or something like that."

Giyuu frowned. " Father-"
" Boy don't give me that look, having a white butterfly on our wrists is enough to make us outcasts already. I do not want you to live a life of darkness like what I had to go through. Fill up that void! Find the light! Seize it maybe!"

Tomioka stood up, dragging his trolley bag and carrying his backpack behind him. " Thank you old man, but this is just an opportunity to find a job. I want to support the both of us in this " darkness" you speak of. So yes I am very sure of my decision."

He gave his father one last hug and smiled softly. " Aoi and the girls will be here soon to take care of you. She'll take turns with Kanao. Don't forget to take care of yourself too-"
Urokodaki frowned.

" I am not that old to need helpers Giyuu....but for your sake then fine. Take care. Don't forget to call me or text me when you feel like talking to someone."

" Of course father..."

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( Shinobu's pov / 3rd person )

" He accepted?!"

Mitsuri Kanroji, Shinobu's dorm mate, laid on her bed with wide eyes exclaimed as her bestfriend threw clothes with different shades of purple into her black trolley bag.

" Yes he did. Isn't that insane? In my opinion I thought he would refuse. But I'm glad he didn't so that I wouldn't have to make such an embarrassment of myself." said the dark haired female.

She felt two arms wrap around her waist and a sad face loop on her right shoulder. " We're gonna miss you both. After all you're gonna travel the WORLD." Shinobu hugged back.

" I knowww. But I'll be back after a month! Don't worry~" she said reassuringly. " Besides I'm smarter than the Tomioka. We'll both be fine." Shinobu added jokingky.

Mitsuri giggled. " Who know y'all might end up together or something~"

Shinobu flinched. " Oh stop it. We won't." As she slung her purse on her shoulders and pulled her trolley towards the door, she gave one last wave to the pink haired girl and smiled. " You and Obanai take care of the apartment for me!"

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( Back to Giyuu's )

Sitting at the back of the taxi while looking at the bustling amount of busy people walking around kinda gave me a little bit of the jeeters.

It was warm and hot too. This isn't normal, since it's almost winter season too.

" We're here."

I looked over the driver and gave him his payment. " Thank you."
Stepping out of the car, the wind blew rather aggressively. I think I almost flew off the ground. Where is Shinobu? Is she late again?
She told me we were meeting at the restaurant in front of the airport on 11:35 AM sharp. It's 11:40.

" Eh it's not that big of a difference anyway." I said, sitting down on the cold bench beside the waiting area.

...

" It's so cold now."

I held onto my jacket and wrapped it around myself tighter. Nevermind, I liked it when it was a little warmer like in that taxi cab. I didn't bring gloves too. Drat.

" A-Achhooo-" before even releasing a full sneeze, I covered my nose with my hand and sighed.

Then suddenly I heard a giggle. " Silly Tomioka-san. Forgot to bring gloves?"

Turning around, I found Shinobu, standing there with an umbrella and thick clothing on. Even her boots looked comfy. " Here I have an extra pair."

She placed a pair of light blue gloves onto my empty, cold hands and held my jacket. " Now let's go! We should eat first then maybe we can look around one last time before going to the airport!".

" Where are we going to eat?" I asked, her hand still dragging me by jacket.
" What about....Pancake House." she replied, opening the doors of the restaurant.

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( 3rd person pov )

Giyuu watches as Shinobu happily took bites from her meal. He can't blame her one bit though, these pancakes were delish. He heard a click and looked up, where he saw the woman tilting the maple syrup bottle towards her plate.

" Shinobu...if you put too much maple syrup you might get a stomachache..." he said with a straight face.

Shinobu just laughed. " Could you at least show a little emotion while worrying for me?"

The man blushed. Just a little.

" I wasn't worried. I was just pointing it out." But the lady just grinned. " Then hurry up with yours too, I'm so psyched to be able ti ride an airplane again." she exclaimed, stretching her arms upwards. " When was the last time you rode a plane, Tomioka-San?". Giyuu took the last bite from his pancakes and stirred his coffee, looking around the restaurant and taking in his last moments in this country. Especially since he's leaving with this girl who's one of his only friends. Are they even friends? He always teases him and he just lets it happen. I guess that's friendship for them? It was getting too chilly for him to think any further.

" I think it was maybe 4 years ago..." he replied, finally answering Shinobu's question.

" The cold is getting to your brain, Tomioka-San."

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BOOM!

wrote another chapter and i apologize if it looks rushed :'))
I'm so excited to write other ideas that I got too behind on this one 🧍‍♀️

thank you again for being patient for this chapter! have a great day/afternoon/evening <33