A Second Chance

Chapter 3

Akira's P.O.V

What should I do? What do I tell them?? Do I lie? I can't tell them that I was actually caught in a fight because I'm currently on the run or anything!

"...I... I fell down the stairs the other day. And I slipped and fell when I was running for the traffic lights this morning..." I lied with a smile on my face, my hands scratching my neck in akwardness.

'Wow smooth Tsukiyomi... Very freaking smooth.... Baka..' I scolded myself internally.

Everyone looked at me, eyes observing me, trying to see if my words were believable. However, one person saw through all.

"You lied." The boy wearing detective-like clothes pointed out firmly.

He knows that I'm lying through my teeth... uh oh... what to do DD:

"Akira-chan." Dazai called my name. I broke from my train of thoughts and looked up at him in fear as anxiety keeps building up in my mind. My unease increased drastically when his next question caught me off guard.

"You are keeping something from us, are you not?" Dazai questioned. His eye glazed over, his hair giving a slight shadow to his eyes, making him look intimidated. I flinched upon seeing his figure and looked away.

Feeling as the temperature dropped even lower as time pass by, it gives a very uncomfortable tension to everyone in the area. I sighed as I lowered my head to the ground, closing my eyes.

"I will ask you another question then." Dazai spoke monotonously. "Are you a threat to us?"

A chilling sensation crept down my spine as the hairs on my skin stands after the question was registered in my mind. "N-no of course not! I'm not a threat to you all. I'm just a normal citizen!" I raised my voice, trying to come to an agreement with them. But I doubt they will believe me anymore.

I looked towards the direction of Atsushi. His face showed one of sadness and a tint of anger.

'If I lie anymore, then my first ever friend I had for awhile will be gone again too.. Is it really time to reveal my secrets? Or is it better to keep them?'

I looked at Atsushi again. No... I should tell. I scolded Atsushi few hours ago, and now I am the one dwelling in the past. Hahaha... Man, I'm a scaredy cat too.

With that thought, I looked up to face Dazai and the rest. I shook my head and took one step forward. Everyone then took my step back, all except Dazai. I looked at them, my face changing into one of sadness.

"Alright fine..." I put my hands up in the air, proving that I'm surrendering. "Okay, I will spill it out... But not all..." I seethed in anger and hurt.

Then I brought my hands down when everyone relaxed.

"So...? Are you a threat to us?" Dazai repeated his question.

"That...I do not have the proper answer... The answer will be dependent on you, whether you believe me or not."

"What are you trying to imply?" Dazai asked.

"It's easier to show than tell hmn." I hummed. I looked at Atsushi and flashed him small smile. "Atsushi-kun." I called out to him. He looked at me, giving his full attention.

"What is your ability name? I have yet to hear about it from you."

" 'Beast Beneath the Moon'. That is the name." Kunikida answered for him.