the diner- a short story

the diner

whenever I get paid, I always eat somewhere in order to treat myself for my hard work. I've always tended to dine in the same restaurant. However, I've decided to change things up a bit. I had herd of a new diner that opened a few months back and decided that now would be a perfect time to check it out.

Its small, but the décor inside is really nice. That must've been where they spend their budget. I picked up the menu and began to look at it. There aren't many choices, but that's not really a problem for me. Soba is what I'm craving right now. I'll tell the waiter when they arrive.

"Hello there!" a guy who must be the waiter walked towards me. It was almost funny how his black and white appearance contrasted the cutesy uniform. He looks quite young and short, but he must be an adult if he's working here. "My name's Akano. I'm gonna be your waiter today! What's your name?" I say "oh, hello my names Luna. I like your hair." He reply's with "you like my hair? Thanks! Do you want to order?" I mumble "soba if you don't mind." He replies with an upbeat tone "of course! Ill get that to you."

A few minutes later, the waiter returned. "there's a problem in the kitchen, so I'm afraid your foods going to be delayed. Its pretty empty in here, so mind if I chat with you for a bit to pass the time?" I return his friendly vibe. "Oh, that's no problem!" it seems quite busy to me, maybe it gets even busier? They must pay a lot for advertising. Akano continues "so nobody's dining with you tonight?" I say back "I had plans, I got cancelled on. I decide to come alone." He then reply's "sounds pretty lonely. I don't have many friends; myself I probably have one I can count." He smiled before resuming. "Which is why I'm talking to you!" I try to be polite as possible. "Well, I'm flattered you consider me friend worthy! How long have you been working here?" akano then says "since the place opened on my nineteenth birthday. I thought it would be a perfect small job to have, and I liked the cutesy atmosphere." Akano paused for what felt like a while. He seemed to be conflicted about something. He was going to say something, but he got cut off. "hey, do you-"AKANO we herd someone shout from the kitchen. The person responsible then walks over and speaks. "What are you doing? Get back here and serve orders!"

Akano replies in an apologetic tone "yes, sorry! Right away!" he ran off in an instant. I waited a short while for my food to arrive. Akano says "one special soba for you!" I reply "oh, thanks!" I then smile as brightly I can. He doesn't leave so I try and drop a hint I want him to leave. "Anyways, thanks for the food. Ill be sure to tip you." Akano just says a simple "thanks" and left.

I quickly finished my soba and left. Where to now? I felt a light tap on my shoulder. It was akano so I greet him, slightly confused. "Oh hey, akano" akano then says, "her are you ready to go?" this confuses me even more, so I say. "What? Go where?" akano then says with a psychotic look on his face and a menacing vibe. "I'll show you where to go!" I feel the urge to duck, so I do so. Akano then produces a shocked gasp. He tried to punch me! I begin to run, but I am caught by his other hand. I feel the back of my head collide with the wall before I begin to lose consciousness...

Everything's starting to become clear now. Is this an attic? I tried to push myself off the ground... I can't move my hands. It feels strong and sharp. zip ties? I hear akano enter the attic "heya Luna are you okay? You look scared." I yell back at him "of course I'm fucking scared! You kidnaped me you fucking psycho" he responds with "I'm not a psycho, and if your trying to make me mad, it's not going to work." He pauses and continues "there is nothing you can yell at me which I haven't been told a million times before, so zip it. Anyways, I'm bored I'm sure your bored too. Let's get started!" akano pulled out a large kitchen knife. With a sicking smile on his face, he says in a joyful tune. "I went out and bought a nice new shiny one just for you!" I yell without thinking. "Stop!" he ran the knife over my thigh. Blood ran down my legs, and the floor beneath me quickly became wet and uncomfortable to sit on. He then says in a shaky voice as if he enjoys the sight of blood a little too much. "Your blood is so red...!" I want to scream but I manage to hold it in because I don't want to give him a reason to cut me more. It hurts like a bitch though. He raked the knife over my flesh again and again. I began to cry. I wondered what I had done to deserve this. He spoke with lust in his voice. "How can you be so... beautiful?" akano moved closer to me and sliced off the zip tie which was suffocating my wrists. Suddenly, he shoved me, and I was on my back. He said with a shaky voice with blush on his face. "I need to see it... I need to see it all!" I whimper "w-wait, akano! - "his horrifying smile was the last thing I saw before he plunged his knife into my eye socket. Akano saw it all...