𝓭𝓪𝓫𝓾𝓻𝓾 𝓱𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓷𝓸 𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓶𝓲 { 𝓪𝓬𝓮 | 1 }

Chapter 57:Akaoni & Itami

Itami pov
Imagine kneading bread. You're twisting it, pounding it, squishing & squeezing it till its a perfect bread dough.

Except, you're kneading that bread dough for like, 10 hours straight.

To me, thats what over thinking things in my sleep feels like. You try your best to come up with a solution to a problem, but the bread dough becomes either too dry or too moist.

Wait can thoughts become dry or moist

Ugh what am I doing with my life? I'm trying to make thinking sound like kneading bread for crying out loud!

'I am crazy.'

Anyway, by the time the sun slid into my room, I was half-awake. The whole situation with Casper was still ringing in my ears.

'What exactly does he expect me to do? I know he wants me to stay, but he should know that I'm happy with the crew. I can't just make a decision, lickity-split.'

In the end, I gave up on deciding, and tried to sleep.

What felt like 20 minutes later, was actually 2 hours later. I heard a knock on my door, which immediately jolted me out of my sleep. I let out a whiney groan, and yawned.

"Come in."

And in walked in was Akaoni, her hair down. She wore her regular outfit:Her signature black shirt dress & a pair of black ankle boots. She grinned at me, and slowly walked over to me.

"Good morning star shine, the sun says hello!"
"And now, the sun says goodbye."

I wrapped myself in a blanket. I felt the bed dip. Akaoni poked my side.

"Whats wrong? Did you sleep last night?"She asked
I sighed, and sat up."No. I didn't."
"Oh? Did something happen?"

'Do I actually tell her what happened with Casper? What would she say? I don't want to ruin her relationship between her & Casper (even though they're not dating yet). But then again...I can't really keep her in the dark. We always tell each other everything.'

"Well...Casper came to me last night."I yawned
She raised a red eyebrow."Casper?"
"Yeah. He talked to me...but it was about something else."
I saw her peridot green eyes flash with worry."W-what did he talk about?"
"He told me...that he wanted me to stay on the island with you guys. Akaoni, I don't know what to do! He's making me chose between family & the crew.."
"Well...what does your heart say?"She asked
"I want....I want to stay with the crew. I want to stay with Ace. But...I would feel guilty if I suddenly up & left you guys again."I explained

Akaoni tapped her cheek thoughtfully. She stared off in space as she thought things over. After what felt like a eternity, she sat up properly, and came in with a answer.

"So he came to you, and told you to choose."She said
"Yes."

"Well...I think you should choose your crew. At the moment, I don't really care what Casper says, he can't just pin you down with a question like that. After all, you can't just up & leave your crew..not like this. Anyway, choose your crew. The sea calls for you, Itami. And plus, you still have Ace. Ace wouldn't be pleased if you disbanded or left the crew..he might understand though. But anyway, talk to Casper, and tell him what you think."She explained

Sometimes, I'm surprised at how knowledgeable Akaoni is. Like, usually she's an absolute dork, and sometimes is a little bit dumb at times...but once you see her school report card, and see her like this, then there are times were Akaoni is a genius.

I smiled at her."You really think so?"
She nods."I know so. Casper can't do that to you."
We give each other a sisterly hug."I sometimes wish you were my real sister."I said
" 'Sometimes'? Girl, you should be thinking that all da time!"She laughed

I chuckle & pull away from the hug."Thanks, Akaoni. You help me out a lot. I wish I could repay you."
"We~eelll...you could but me a membership card for the candy store.."She hinted with a pout

"Done deal then."

And so, after helping me choose a outfit for today, we headed downstairs, and joined the others for breakfast.

Ace pov
Ever since last night with Casper, I've been really cautious about Casper. You could see that he was acting 'oh-so innocently'...what with the sickeningly sweet smile. Ugh, gives me the hebbie gebbies.

Anyway, Akaoni came back downstairs with Itami. My jaw dropped a little bit when I saw Itami. She had on a black shirt that was see through on her stomach, but not on her..um cleavage...that was covered up with a regular shirt material. She also sported dark blue skater skirt, and a pair of black ballet flats. Her hair was clipped back elegantly in a half ponytail style, leaving a lot of her long, wavy brown hair curtaining her back.

"Ah you made it Itami!"Mother sighs in relief.
"Sorry, I didn't have a good night sleep last night."Itami apologises.
Mother nods."Its okay, darling. I understand."

Itami sat down next to me, while Akaoni snagged the couch near by, and spread herself on it. I look to Itami with a smile, who blushed as soon as she saw me staring at her.

"You look beautiful."I whisper to her
She kissed my cheek."Thanks flamethrower."