『 Dying of Asphyxiation was seriously not my goal in life. 』
Neither was meeting a Governor of the Afterlife and getting sent to another world for a second chance at life.
Drew was assaulted by a group of men for reasons she didn't understand. Drown...
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40. Dream
I opened my eyes.
A blank, empty space that resembled the Void stretched out before me. I sat in the middle of nowhere, encased in the eternal darkness that gave me a sense of peace. My knees drawn up to my chest, I thought of nothing.
I closed my eyes.
It was peaceful here. It was calm and quiet. Silent and soothing. The pain had all already dulled away, the agony I felt had long since melted off into just distant memories--
"Hey there." a girl's voice resounded across the world.
I perked up as I felt someone settle down beside me. Her body leaned against mine and her head lay on my shoulder as she slouched, her eyes closed and a small smile on her face.
If there was someone else here-- it meant that I wasn't in the Void. I was somewhere else-- somewhere-- somewhere deep, deep down in the depths of my consciousness.
I didn't need to look over to see who it was.
I rested my head on hers, and we spent a moment in silence.
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"Hey, Rei," she spoke up again, "Why do you think we got a second chance at life?" she asked.
Ninomiya Rei could only slouch sleepily against Drew, sighing. "Who knows? Maybe Void was just bored." he suggested, his answer not supposed to be a serious one.
Drew chuckles softly.
"Why am I here?" she whispers to Rei. "Why am I here, seeing you live life that I lost?" She sounded sad, her voice was soft. her face was downcast, her eyes dropped in disappointment.
Rei takes her hand. Their fingers interlocked, the subtle warmth from Rei's body and the chilling cold of Drew's body seemed to make them both feel warm inside. It made a weight on their hearts ease, and gave them the little comfort they desperately needed at the moment.
"I need you here," Rei said. "I need you here. That's enough reason for you to stay." he tried, assuring the girl, his grasp on her tightening. "Please stay."
Drew chuckles. "How cheesy of you," she joked. She lifts their interlocked hands-- and couldn't resist one charming, beaming smile. "Thanks, Rei."
Neither wanted to let go anytime soon.
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I wonder what's happening outside? Has the fight ended? Are they still fighting? What part of the fight are they in at the moment?
Drew suddenly jolted in surprise.
"Hm?" I hummed inquiringly at the sudden action. Drew looked up right in front of her-- nothingness-- and almost looked absorbed into the void scenery.
