Feathers and Knives// ✔

20

"Your life is somewhat similar to mine,"We were now side by side. Yano's eyes were closed. He was taking in everything, the sound of the breeze, and the sound of my voice.

"Hmm can you relate to me more than that Yuki guy?" He finally opened his eyes.

"Huh? Well I don't really know anything about Yuki actually. But he seems like such a good person, more of a person I'll ever be," I smirked. Even though Yuki was an angel I knew he was genuinely kind and innocent.

"Really?" Yano looked at me intently.

"Yeah."

"Then the decision should be sealed already," Yano began to relax again.

"The... decision?"

"Well yeah, about the book and-"

"Ugh is that all you people think about?"

"No. But it is the most important thing right know idiot,"Yano grabbed a nearby stick and whacked me on the head.

"So what!" as my mood sank i couldn't contain my feelings any longer.

"So you only have two days left."

"Don't you think i know that!" My fingernails dug deep into the soil. "But do you really think I'm willing to just give my life to one of you?"

"I- uh..."Yano saw my anger and my fear, so he stayed quiet. And I felt his hesitation for a few seconds but then, " I know it's not easy," He gently put his hand on my head. Petting me softly like a small child. "But you must keep strong." The words coming from him didn't seem like things he'd say. However, I've recently learned people can act one way but be totally different on the inside.

"Thank you Yano, I needed that encouragement," as I rubbed my eyes I looked up to him smiling. Suddenly his face was as red as his hair.

"Uh are you okay Yanchan?"

"I'm fine just- don't look at me!"

"But -" Yano got up and began to run away and I willingly chased after him. "Come back Yan-chan!"

"Stop calling me that!!"

"They seem to be getting along well,"Joe said with disappointment in his tone.