Toya POV
This is a dumb idea.
Luckily, though, I have a coat in the closet of my room. At least, if I fall—with potentially fatal consequences—I won't die of the cold. A small reassurance.
Man, I hope my neighbours don't see me.
Gloves are not an option, though. I'll need my fingers for grip.
On the rope.
I should clarify that there's a rope.
Made of any and all pieces of fabric I could get my hands on.
It won't tear apart since I used special knots designed to withstand tension. That's why I needed so much fabric.
Creak . . . creak . . . creak . . .
The window is now cranked open.
I triple-tie the makeshift rope to the little handle I just used for opening it. Fortunately, my bedroom window is large enough for me to comfortably fit through.
Here goes nothing.
I shimmy down the rope, which is easier said than done. At least the knots along it can act as footholds. As I pass the downstairs windows, I make sure that father isn't there. Underneath my bedroom is the dining room, so there's no reason he should be here right now. I made sure to go right when he went to the bathroom.
Someone could easily break into the house via the hanging rope. I could have teared it down from the ground, but it'd require a weaker knot.
Honestly, I'm not willing to risk my life like that. Even for the sake of avoiding burglary. 😳 huh that lowkey ironic
Surely, my dad will find out soon and take it down. I exhale a breath. Might as well stay out until late tonight to avoid facing the consequences of my actions for as long as possible. In preparation for what's to come, I already turned off location tracking on my phone and put it on silent.
I memorized the path to Akito's building years ago and know the way—including shortcuts and safest nighttime shortcuts still got kidnapped tho fool—like the back of my hand.
Sigh. I'll probably be grounded on the day of our performance, so I'll have to sneak out again then. I wonder if it'll be as easy the second time around . . . .
"Hey." Akito opens the door to apartment before I got the chance to knock, as if he was waiting for me this whole time. The gingerbreadman sighs. "You are so screwed, you know. Your dad is gonna freak."
I grinned at him. "Don't worry. You're worth it." ye akito bottom confirmed
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like i said
slow burn
tbh they already act like they're dating-
