浮世、 floating world.

01

最
初
の
会
議

first meeting !

i have always been fascinated by the skies, the clouds, the sea, and it's breeze. something about it, makes me stare at awe. such a breathtaking sight to see, i would engrave it deep down my memory.

today was no different than my usual days. the sun was up high, cirrucumulus clouds adorning the blue skies. but instead of heading towards the path to my campus, i swayed towards the path to the bay.

the birds chirping while i walk past them, the peaceful howls of the wind, the smell of the salty sea breeze reached my nose as i happily sniffed the air, giggling to myself.

i reached the bay, the satisfying sight of waves hitting the sand makes me feel at ease. it's as if this was my humble abode, my home. here, i feel safe.

i grinned, excitedly removing my shoes together with my socks. i ran towards the shore, my eyes were fixated on the clear sea water below me as i took another step. the little splash was followed by another as i took yet another step, then another, and another again. it made me forget everything that's happening around me, failing to notice the eyes of another, staring at my figure.

" huh, you're here again. "

a voice from behind startled me, flinching as he chuckled. who.. is this guy?

he paced forward, inching towards my direction. i didn't know what to do, but it's definitely not staying still. slowly, i let my feet move backwards, still facing the unknown man who was yet to introduce himself.

indigo eyes piercing through my soul, navy blue hair flowing smoothly along the wind, hands relaxedly behind his back, lips ever so curling upwards. he was enjoying this. his pace didn't stop, nor did he halt, he continued to walk towards me.

my skirt was about to reach the water, i don't want to go to school with a wet skirt. so i halted my movements, while he didn't.

we're face to face now, i observed him as he did to me as well. he wasn't that tall, i'm sure i could easily push him over and run, right ?

wrong ! for a short man he sure is tough. he chuckled at my attempt to push him over, saying how that was such a bad idea to ever come up whenever a guy comes to me like this.

" you aren't cornered. you could've easily ran away from the left, or the right direction. hell, you're dumb. go back to school and stop slacking. " he face palmed, then flicked my forehead. he retreated back to the shore as i did too. however, he was the one leading and didn't even hesitate to leave me behind while i put on my socks and shoes.

" wait- i haven't asked for your name.. "

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the bell chimed as i entered the campus grounds, the security guard already knows i slack off around like this. i'm sure he's already used to this. if not, i'll tell his wife he slacks off at work too.

it was probably break time already, i looked over to my watch. huh, it is. i'm so good at guessing.

something hits the back of my head as i hissed from the pain. i saw a glimpse of blonde hair from behind as i look back, there's lumine with a questioning look.

" did you went to the bay again missy? ugh, i should probably go to your house and walk together here, so you won't wander off to the bay. "

here she goes again. lecturing me more than any professors could ever do to me. it's not that i hate being here, i just like the scent of the sea. it smells so peaceful and calm, a scent that i wouldn't get enough of.

i look out the window from the third floor of our building, the clouds are beautifully gray today. still, i didn't want it to rain for i didn't bring any umbrella today. the news said it would be a nice day..

" my, hey are you even listening to me ? " she sighed, " nevermind it, let's go " grabbing my left hand, she dragged me all the way to our classroom.

should i tell lumine about the weird guy i met today? he said something about me being there again. does that mean he's been watching me there for sometime now? that's kinda creepy.

maybe i should just keep it to myself. lumine might prevent me from going to the bay once she heard about that.. ugh.

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the bell chimed again, indicating that the class was over, yet despite that, i didn't want to go home yet, and i can't go to the bay as well.

i looked up the sky, dark clouds surrounded the whole campus grounds. aggressive raindrops pouring hard, along with the constant boisterous lightnings.

sighing, i went to lay my head back on my empty desk again. i know well that i can't go home without being wet from the pouring rain. should i just make a run for it? nah, i'm too lazy today.

the classroom was getting empty and empty each second, lumine already bid her goodbye to me minutes ago, saying her boyfriend was waiting for her outside. hell, i want a boyfriend too- nevermind. what am i thinking, the thought of me getting a boyfriend is so low, it makes me shudder.

" i hope the rain lessens.. " whispering ever so slightly, i tapped the glass window as the rain went even harder this time. are you kidding me ?!

" it won't lessen, the news said it'll be like that or even harder 'till the night. you should head home, unless you want to stay for the night. "

the very same voice i heard this morning made my head whipping towards the direction of the source. i confirmed my hunches as i took sight of his navy blue hair, it's that guy again.

i stayed silent, huffing as i look back the other direction, closing my eyes.

he chuckled smoothly, " i've heard there's this rumor about a ghost roaming around the campus that knocks on-" he started as i cut off his words.

" i'm not afraid of ghosts. " i curtly answered which made him silent for a while. that was until, the lights went out. ".. however i am.. afraid of.. the dark. "

i can't see anything, it was getting dark outside too since the dark clouds prevented the light. i could sense him getting closer and closer.

he let out a small noise as he hopped on my table, sitting on it. i was about to complain, but a certain knock from the door halted my movements, same to the guy beside me as well.

another knock was heard, then another. it was painfully slow that made it eerie. the door slowly opened, the creaking noise almost made me shit my pants.

i held onto the guy beside me, as he didn't heed me any attention. we we're both staring at the door, gulping so hard.

the door completely opened, however there was no one behind the door.

a step was heard, followed by another, and then another again. it stopped, but a hand on the door frame was the last string that got me screaming as i buried my head in the coat of the guy beside me.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

can i put my ballz
in yo jaaaaw🗣️🗣️