Courage

Walking aimlessly through the night has always gave me the serendipity that I long to find.

I sat down at the porch of my sanctuary.

A somewhat old shrine that is no longer used.

Looking at the starry night, I reached up.

Stars are shining brightly, twinkling so beautifully.

'Mother and Father are looking down at me' I thought as tears started to run down my pitiful face.

I didn't bother wiping them off since they would only continue running down without my consent.

I laid down on the cold hard ground, my mind returning to the time where we once were a happy family.

"How could you Mother, leaving me at such a young age. Without anyone to take care of me. At least, you left me a lot of money. But, who would take care of me now? Who would cook me meals? You know how I'm such a disaster in the kitchen right? What if I burn the house down? That's the only thing that is letting me remember the warmth of your embrace Father. Why? Don't you love me anymore Mother? Father? Is that the reason why you left me all alone? Because you don't love me? Because I am such a spoiled brat? But! That's your fault since you practically gave me everything that I asked for. Am I really your child? God. I have so many question yet, not a single answer. Please, at least tell me you're listening. Please. I don't want to feel what I'm feeling right now. Someone, save me. Please." I whispered through thin air and slowly drifted to sleep.

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I'm floating. Am I in heaven?

"Damn girl. If you're going to sleep, make sure its somewhere safe. Don't make me worry like that." I hear someone murmur.

I slowly opened my eyes when I felt something soft against my back.

"Oh, so you're finally awake huh." He said sarcastically.

"Jin? What? Where? Wh--"

"You're currently in my apartment since you thought it was a great idea to sleep in a porch of an old, abandoned and don't forget spooky shrine! Who knows what kind of creature is lurking around the premises of that building! What if there was a very poisonous snake?! You could have died! If you want to get hurt then you can just tell me so I can hurt you myself! God help me! You are so troublesome!" He ranted. I slightly smiled and his gaze softened.

"I might as well just die right? Since I'm now all alone in this world. Without any family left. Without anyone to look after me" I said and looked down.

He gently brought my chin up, causing our gaze to meet. His eyes bringing me the reassurance that I need right now.

"Hey, don't say that. I'm still here right? Do I look like someone who will leave you that easily? I'm your friend. I'll be the shoulder that you can cry on." He said sincerely.

I stayed quiet.

"Autumn, don't do that again okay? I was looking for you all night. I was so damn worried. Do you enjoy it so much when I worry? Next time you're going to be wandering off, please let me know" he said and pouted.

"I'm sorry. I'll try not to do that again." I said while looking down and playing with my fingers.

He's always like this, he rants way more than my own Mother does.

Mother.

As if on cue, my tears started pouring.

He immediately hugged my tiny frame, feeling me shake from the intensity of my cries.