𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 | 𝐇𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐢

EPISODE 7

Time passed by too quickly, each moment fleeting like a whisper in the wind. It's the day before Kai's 100th day, a milestone we never wanted to reach. We decided to go to the cherry blossom park, hoping to capture a few precious memories before the inevitable separation.

We were walking together, our hands intertwined, yet a heavy silence hung between us like a shroud of sorrow. It was such a bittersweet moment, knowing that our time together was slipping away like sand through an hourglass. We finally stopped near the lake, the serene beauty of the surroundings mocking the turmoil in our hearts.

"Kai, I'll miss you so much," I confessed, my voice barely a whisper against the backdrop of chirping birds and rustling leaves.

"What do you mean?" Kai's voice trembled with uncertainty, his eyes reflecting the fear gnawing at his soul.

"It's going to be 12 soon. Which means your 100th day is just 10 minutes away," I explained, my heart sinking with each passing second.

"What—wait. Wh-what do you mean?" His panic was palpable, mirroring my own.

I could see tears welling up in both of our eyes, the imminent separation tearing at the fragile threads of our love. I reached out and held his trembling hands, summoning a smile that felt more like a grimace.

"Right when the clock hits 12, our lives will change. I'll be gone," I whispered, the weight of my words crushing the air between us.

"D-don't say that. Keira... I need you. You know that..." His voice cracked, tears streaming down his face like raindrops on a broken windowpane.

"I know. I know that very well," I murmured, gently wiping away his tears with trembling fingers.

I kissed him, every touch a painful reminder of what we were about to lose. After breaking the kiss, we touched our foreheads, seeking solace in each other's warmth.

"Please... don't go..." Kai pleaded, his desperation clawing at my resolve.

"Thank you for loving me so much. Thank you for accepting me. I can never forget you. I love you so much," I whispered, my voice trembling with unshed tears as I brushed my lips against his one last time.

"I love you too," he choked out, pulling me into a tight embrace, his tears mingling with mine in a sea of sorrow.

I checked the time, each passing second a painful reminder of our impending farewell. Ten more seconds. I closed my eyes, the weight of eternity pressing down on my soul as the clock struck midnight, and I vanished into the abyss of time, leaving behind only memories and a heart shattered into a million pieces.

KAI P.O.V

Even though 2-3 years passed by and I was able to live a healthy life, I was never truly happy. My happiness vanished the day Keira left. I miss her more than anything. Every day feels like a struggle without her by my side, like a colorless world devoid of joy.

I had to cross the road, a simple task made daunting by the weight of my sorrow. I took a deep breath, trying to quell the rising panic within me. As I stood on the edge, ready to step into the unknown, someone suddenly reached out and held my hand, guiding me across.

I looked at the person, my heart aching with longing. It was as if time had folded back on itself, for standing before me was Keira—or at least, someone who bore an uncanny resemblance to her. But it couldn't be her. She was gone, lost to me forever.

Yet, in that fleeting moment, I couldn't help but stare, as if it were only us two in the world. After we crossed the road, our eyes met, and she smiled at me, a smile that echoed with familiarity yet felt like a cruel trick of fate.

"Keira..." I whispered, my voice barely above a breath.

"Kai..." she replied, her tone teasing, as if playing with my shattered heart.

I reached out tentatively, my hand trembling as it brushed against her, hoping against hope that she was real. She laughed softly, a sound that pierced through the veil of my despair.

"I can't believe it's you," I murmured, my voice choked with emotion.

She reassured me with a gentle kiss on my cheek, her touch sending shivers down my spine. "I'm real. It's me," she said softly, her words a bittersweet melody.

In that moment, I felt a surge of emotions overwhelm me. I was on top of the world, a fleeting glimpse of happiness in the vast expanse of my sorrow. I lifted her up, holding her tightly against me, desperate to never let her go.

She laughed, the sound like a melody in the midst of silence, yet even as I held her, I couldn't shake the lingering fear that this was all just a cruel illusion, a figment of my broken heart's desperate longing.

Back at home, we were lying next to each other just staring. I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the way the light danced in her eyes.

"I still couldn't believe it," I whispered, barely able to articulate the depth of my emotions.

"Yah... how much are you going to stare?" Keira teased, breaking the silence with her gentle voice.

"If I could, I would stare at you for the rest of my life," I replied earnestly, my heart overflowing with affection.

She playfully hit me, her laughter filling the room. "But how..."

"I was sent back," she said, her tone softening with tenderness.

"Hmm?" I questioned, utterly captivated by her presence.

"The universe knew that we couldn't live without each other, so they sent me back to you. And this time as a human," she explained, her words carrying a weight of destiny.

"Really?" I breathed, feeling a surge of joy and disbelief.

She nodded, a radiant smile lighting up her face. "Now, no one will be able to take me away from you."

She wrapped her arms around me, and I held her tightly, as if afraid she might disappear again.

I shifted onto my back, and she effortlessly moved on top of me, our gazes locked in a silent exchange of love and gratitude.

With a shared smile, she leaned in and kissed me, filling me with a sense of completeness I had never known before.

I eagerly returned her kiss, savoring the feeling of her lips against mine, knowing that this time, we were truly meant to be together forever.

-THE END-