Black Star Story ~ A Star Can Love Too

Chapter 21

Cold, but delightful, a few days have passed and no sign of Black*star anywhere. It seems like he got the message that Aden mentally said to himself, leaving a more peaceful aura around him and less stress to deal with. Somehow, Cassy did become more steady and didn't seem to bothered but at the same time he's not sure. She did seem a bit unfocused but she knew what she was doing it, and it was weird, even for her. Aden did try doing stuff for her in the best way he could but nothing really worked. Maybe taking her out somewhere would be nice.

Aden mentally noted to take his girlfriend to somewhere nice, and proceeded to go to school, getting his stuff ready as he waited for Cassy. Aden looked at his phone to check the time and they had five minutes before they had to go to the school. He sighed and waited for Cassy for another 3 minutes before she walked out the bathroom.

"I'm done Aden, let's go." Aden smiled and took his jacket from the couch before ushering his girlfriend out the door.

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They got to school just fine, Aden still a bit tense, having this bad feeling in his stomach but he's not sure what it is. He still believed Black*star will come to the school and still be after Cassy but at the same time, he's just being paranoid. He let it go, smiling at his girlfriend as she talked to Maka. They currently were sitting in Stein's class after school, waiting for Soul to enter through the door so they could head out. It's been taking him too long to get here but when he came through the door, he looked out of breathe, worried as well which got Maka on high alert.

"Soul, what's wrong?"

"Black*star left, and so did Tsubaki," He responded, his own eyes lowering to the floor as everyone was frighten except for one. Why would Black*star leave? Why did Tsubaki decide to go with him? It all came too quickly but it was apparent that Cassy knew something, judging but the way she looked away from the group, making it seem like she doesn't care, but in reality she actually does.

Soul did take notice, and even caused Maka to look back at the girl in question. Everyone else in the room; Kid, Liz, Patty, and Aden looked over at her, making the girl look up at her friends.

"Is there something you know Cassy?" Soul asked her, getting silence in return. They stood there for a while until Cassy sighed and nodded.

"He needs sometime alone," She simply responded. They were all stun by what she said and it even caught them by surprised. It didn't seem like Cassy and it's odd that she said it in the first place. It only prompted more questions, somehow beginning to doubt Black*star's childhood. She didn't say much after responding to the group, none of them wanted to ask where he was and why Tsubaki decided to leave with him. Was it their place to ask?

"Where is he?" Soul asked again. Cassy directed her gaze to the ground then to the clock that was placed close to the door. She began to move and went to her sweater which she placed on her chair and took out a folded up paper which he handed to Soul. He looked at it and looked back at Cassy who didn't even look at him. All her attention was on the paper she was holding, her own hand slightly trembling from just holding it.

"Read it. It tells you the reason," Her response sounding smooth and calm, yet they knew that Cassy was just hiding what she really wanted to say and feel. Soul did take the paper, unfolding it and revealing the short note inside. It was weird even for his friend, but just looking at the content inside, it seems like he didn't really have much to say.

"Is it really from Black*star?" Maka asked. Cassy nodded. Soul looked to his partner who sadden at the loss of a friend. They weren't sure what to do but read the letter to see why he decided to leave.

Hey It's Black*star. I'm not giving you a sap letter where I say you important to me or anything like that. I'm not the type of guy to do that so I'll just say what I have to say. I left because I realize I didn't want to stay and deal with all this. I don't mean any of you but I had to clear my mind because I've only been hurting the one I loved. I won't love her anymore because of it and me leaving is the only solution I can think of. If any of you hate me, I don't care. I'm off to training so it shouldn't even bother you guys. Anyway, I'll see you all later.

Black*star

It was a short letter and it was Black*star alright even with that serious tone in the letter. It seemed like Black*star is trying to find something or specifically, himself. They didn't know how to take this all in.

"What the hell," Soul cursed out loud.

"Are we really going to leave Black*star?" Liz asked.

"There's nothing we can do to stop him, he already left," Kid commented. It's true that no one could do something about it. Soul was still debating whether actually going after Black*star and Tsubaki. Maka, Liz and Patty weren't sure of what to think. Aden stood there in silence, not saying a thing throughout the whole conversation. What exactly was he thinking? It's not certain but his own expression can tell so many things. He felt guilty but was glad everything was in a state of peace. Maybe everyone else wasn't but the thought of not dealing with the painful expression Black*star had when he was with Cassy, was a great lift off his shoulders.

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It seems like everyone decided to accept the fact that Black*star left and they can't do anything but wait for his return, if he even decides to come back. Aden and Cassy left home right after Aden said we should all have time to think. They all agreed and went off their own way.

They sat in their living room just watching TV like normal, but neither one wanted to say something about what happen. Cassy sat their next to him, her chest pressed up against his chest while Aden was holding her close. Maybe it was best if they didn't talk about how Cassy knew and why Black*star decided to say something to her instead. But was it really necessary to even ask? Whenever they talked about Black*star, it went into an argument between the two. It was too stressing for Aden to bring up so he let it go and surprisingly, so did Cassy.