Third Eye

Chapter 21: Good vs. Evil

WARNING!
•Horror
•A little Angst
•Violence or Action

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Takemichi was so happy after the night he spent with Keisuke. He really was looking forward to meeting him again, sooner or later. He felt so excited to meet someone with whom he genuinely felt a close relationship, but was also scared to reveal who he is. He started to daydream about the "what ifs" that might happen if Keisuke and him really met again. Talk with him, hang out with him, and just have fun. Of course, Kazushi and Makoto are there for him, but being with Keisuke was different. He wanted to spend time with Keisuke again; he misses him so much.

But now, Takemichi regrets it. Because all of his expectations, his daydreams, and his what-ifs were shattered in an instant seeing Keisuke's ghost in front of him.

Takemichi was already having a hard time hanging out with his ghost friends, who understand his problems, with whom he can vent, and with whom he can show his true self. Even though it's only been a little while since they've met, he can feel a strong connection and that they can get along better than his ghost friends.

"Maybe if I meet Keisuke again, we can hang out in public."
"Talk to people without looking at me weird, share things we're both interested in, laugh at things together, and just have fun without any problems."

That was long ago, and now, Takemichi's disappointed. He can't do those with Keisuke.

"Michi?" Keisuke calls out, making Takemichi snap from his deep thoughts.

Right now, Takemichi is sitting on the back of his black wolf, his back facing Keisuke. The two of them ride silently. After Takemichi settled down from crying, He didn't say why he was crying when Keisuke asked. He didn't answer when Keisuke called him.

When Takemichi wasn't answering, Keisuke started to lose patience. He keeps staring at Takemichi's weapons in front of him. He waited until Takemichi was okay, but, it's been how many minutes? And the silence is suffocating him. Probably because he's not used to being silent. It irks him even more whenever Takemichi ignores his calls. "Michi." He calls out-he wasn't even asking anymore. He was demanding that Takemichi talk.

Takemichi noticed Keisuke's seriousness in his voice this time. He lowers his head; he opens his mouth yet closes it again. It's just that knowing that Keisuke's ghost is behind him hurts him. "Keisuke's too young to die," he thought. He doesn't know what to say. Finally, after a moment, he faces Keisuke. His head was still low, not wanting to meet Keisuke's eyes. He has mixed feelings of sadness, disappointment, and fear. Fear of Keisuke's reaction when he finds out that he's an exorcist.

"Michi. Look at me." Keisuke knows that Takemichi is scared to meet his eyes; not only has Takemichi flinched at his voice, but his body is also shaking. 'Why? He used to like me. Why is he ignoring me?' he thought, troubled.

Takemichi raises his head, following Keisuke's demand.

Keisuke couldn't see Takemichi's face because of the mask. So, he touches it. Surprisingly, he could touch it and remove the fox mask from Takemichi's face. His eyes widen in concern when he sees Takemichi's oceanic eyes full of sadness, with drops of tears on the sides of his eyes, a reddish nose from crying, and trembling lips. "Michi," he whispers softly, wanting to reassure the blonde. Assure him that everything is ok and that he doesn't have to worry.

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