Three Days to Change Our Future

DAY 2 - 19

I ran off to my room with a heart full of flowers. My feet stopped running after I saw my door open. Trix stepped out and slightly opened her mouth, but I had already leaped to hug her.

As usual, she catches me and puts me down on the floor. Because I still have not released her, my best friend brought me in while we were cuddling. After closing the door, Trix sat down on the bed and laid me on her lap.

"Why are you so late?" she whispered while resting her head on my shoulder.

"I'm sorry," I said, looking into her eyes, "I met Matron on the way here."

"Oh, that's why..." Trix said as she lowered me to the bed.

Her hand held mine as she continued, "Thank you for informing me."

I smiled while still clinging on her neck, "Thank you for worrying about me too, Trix."

We're sitting on the bed without looking at each other. The clock was still ticking, and it made me wonder why I didn't feel sleepy at all. Yet, Trix thinks otherwise. Slowly, she forced me to lie down with her. After establishing her side of the bed, my best friend gazed at me with gentle eyes.

My face felt hot as cheeks turned red. Seeing me like this, Trix chuckled while her hand playing with the blonde locks of mine. I could only be captivated by her gentle care. In the end, I chose to enjoy this short moment as my best friend's silver eyes slowly couldn't stay awake.

The clock strikes midnight, a loud chime could be heard from the hallway.

It's my birthday now.

With a smile, Trix caressed my face softly while struggling to keep her eyes open.

"Happy birthday, Viona. May you have the future-"

My heart almost jumped out. I quickly faced her to confirm what did I just heard.

"Trix, how did you-"

I stopped my question when her little slumbering sound reached my ears. Realizing that my best friend had succumbed to deep sleep, I closed the distance between us. My hand stroked her hair carefully while smiling.

She was already asleep before finishing her sentences. How cute...

Wishing her a good night, I kissed her forehead and whispered near her ear.

"Thank you for your wish, Trix. I hope you're in my future too."

Then, I closed my eyes.

And... I want you to be anything you wanted—except for one thing in the future.

The pain comes back again. I clutched my chest quietly, my heart kept beating fast as if it would burst if I fell asleep. Keeping the secret for myself, I hastily escaped to my dreams and pray in my sleep.

Perhaps.... today is not the last time for everyone...