Never Alone ( Tadashi x OC)

Chapter 19

Morning came and Kitiara was already up cleaning the apartment. She had just finished cleaning the bathrooms and was now putting away the cleaning supplies. Her uncle was arriving today sometime in the afternoon, and she wanted him to come to a clean apartment.

An hour passed by and Kitiara was now sitting on the couch relaxing a bit, and admiring her work. She glanced at the clock and saw that it was about to be lunch time. She thought for a moment and then an idea came to her. She decided that she would surprise her uncle with his favorite dish, so with that she stood up and went to wash up. After she got dressed, she grabbed her wallet, keys and phone and headed out to buy the necessary ingredients.

Returning from her shopping, she set the bags on the counter and went to put on her apron. She gathered all her ingredients and began working.

*One Cooking Montage Later *

Kitiara had placed what she made in a container, and covered it with a lid to keep them nice and warm. Kitiara's phone started ringing, she wiped her hands on her apron and answered it. "Hello?" she said. "Hey kiddo. How are you?" asked her uncle. "Hey Tio Luis, I'm good. I actually just finished cooking. I made your favorite!' she said with a small chuckle. Her uncle chuckled too, but she noted that it was a bit strained.

"Hey you okay? Are you on your way home?" she asked. Her uncle sighs "Listen Kitiara, I'm not coming home today. Some things popped up here, and they need all the help they can get. I'm gonna have to stay another two weeks. You understand, don't you?" he said. Kitiara was silent, she was processing what her uncle just told her.

"Kitiara?" he asked. Kitiara came back to reality "Yeah, I get it. Duty calls right?" she said. "Thanks for understanding. Be safe, and I'll transfer some money to your account okay." he said. "Yeah, Thanks. Take care and I'll see you in two weeks." she said. She hung up and gently placed her phone on the counter. Kitiara stood there for what seemed like hours, thinking and processing what just happened.

She slowly took off her apron and tossed it on a chair, and made her way to her room. She

slowly sat on her bed and stared at the floor. "Did he really forget?" she asked herself. He doesn't want to spend time with you, he doesn't care. Kitiara closed her eyes and tried to ignore the voice. You know it's true, don't deny it. Kitiara opened her eyes and looked at the time. She looked away and stared at the floor, thinking.

She stood from her bed, and grabbed her keys, wallet, and phone and stuffed them into her pockets. She slipped on her shoes and headed out to clear her mind.

Tadashi was currently helping his Aunt in the café. Taking orders, wiping down tables, and restocking. It was a pretty slow day for the café "You know boys, it's been pretty slow all day. I think I'll close up a little early today." said Cass, while wiping down the counter. "Only if you want Aunt Cass." said Tadashi. In the end they all agreed and started closing up shop. Tadashi looked out the window and saw there was still some time before the sun started to set.

"Hey Aunt Cass, I'm gonna go for a walk, get some fresh air," said Tadashi. "Okay sweetie, but be careful and come home before it gets too dark." said Cass." Okay Aunt Cass. "said Tadashi while taking off his apron and hanging it up.

After walking for a while, Tadashi sat down at a nearby bench located in a small park, and enjoyed the outdoors. He saw people pass by, children playing with big smiles on their faces. He also saw others sitting at other benches either reading or talking with someone. He then spotted a familiar face walking by, he noticed it was Kitiara. He saw that she was walking rather fast, and was deep in thought.

(Somethings bothering her) he said in his mind. He furrowed his eyebrows in concern for his friend. He saw her going down a forest path that not many people use. Tadashi sat there staring where Kitiara had disappeared, he then stared at the floor thinking. Tadashi stood up and quickly and carefully followed her.