Everything Is Fine [KazuScara Fanfic]

37. Prey

The day felt lively as the sun is shining bright despite an army of clouds coming over to Sumeru, signing that it will be raining in the evening. Kazuha waited, carrying his backpack as Scaramouche bid farewell to his mentor and thanked her for the generous hospitality.

"Remember to keep your shots in a fridge okay? Don't eat too much sugary foods," Nahida gave out a piece of advice towards Scaramouche. Scaramouche who was crouching at Nahida's height only rolled his eyes, feeling a little annoyed being nagged by his mentor. Kazuha chuckled looking at the situation. It felt like a mother giving out advices to her beloved son. Both of them bid goodbye to Nahida before entering the train station.

"Finally, I can drink ginger ale again after this!" Scaramouche exclaimed, patting Kazuha's back. Kazuha lets out a warm smile, pulling out the earphones he stuffed into his ears.

"I might need to re-experiment a bit. It's been a while since I made cocktails" Kazuha replied. The reply somewhat made Scara frown a little, sad over the fact that he might can't experience the same drink which connected the relationship between him and Kazuha.

The boys waited for over half an hour before the train heading to Mondstadt finally arrived. The duo boarded the train, checking their tickets before heading to their seat. Scaramouche settled down while Kazuha helped to place their bags at the compartment above them.

Kazuha looked around the coach. He raised his eyebrow, feeling something is wrong. The coach feels silent and the fact only both of them is inside the current coach. Kazuha excused himself before standing up from the seat, almost loosing his balance as the train started moving.

The coach feels oddly dead, not even an another single soul except for them. Kazuha walked over to an another coach, hoping to see someone else other than them. Luck seemed to shine on his side as the other coach had multiple passengers. At least it made his heart calmed down knowing that they are not alone in the train.

Kazuha walked back to his seat, wafting his hoodie. Scara is already fast asleep at his seat, feeling tired from involved in a certain activity last night. Kazuha on the other hand is still energized. The caffeine from the coffee he took earlier is rushing down his bloodstream, not allowing him to sleep.

A man came into the coach, looking over at the couple before sitting infront of them. Kazuha felt glad, at least there is someone other than them now.

"Where are you heading?" The man infront of them asked, not even taking a glance towards Kazuha. Kazuha had a shiver down his spine as the man suddenly spoke. Kazuha cleared his throat.

"Mondstadt sir. Where are you heading?" Kazuha replied, starting a conversation. The man with a curly long blue hair looked to his back, finally revealing his face. He was wearing sunglasses.

"What a coincidence, I was heading to Mondstadt too. I wanted to try a drink made by this famous bartender named 'Kaedehara Kazuha'" the man said. Kazuha felt his body shivering as his name was spoken by the man.

"Kazuha... How is Kunikuzushi?" The man slowly said. Kazuha immediately had his eyes bawled out. Something was clearly wrong. The stranger knew him and Scara's real name. Kazuha stood up, suddenly going defensive.

"Who are you?! What do you want from us??!" Kazuha shouted. Scaramouche woke up from the sudden commotion. He saw the man infront of him before finally gaining his senses.

"Hey dude, what's going on?" Scaramouche asked. The man looked at Scara with a grin. He bowed down as he stared at Scaramouche directly in the eyes.

"Good to see you still in one piece, do you still remember me?" The man asked Scaramouche. Scara was puzzled, feeling slightly anxious.

"Fuck hell I don't! I don't even know you!" Scaramouche said as he stood up, covering Kazuha with his arms. The man chuckled, slightly cracking his neck.