15 Reasons Why | "You Could Save Her?"

Cassette 6: Side A

Since school was over I decided to walk around town. The tape was done with. And so far none of it is making sense. To me. I place the next tape in.
Play.

My mother always told me I was such a child. Not in a bad way, but she did tell me I'd have to grow out of my shell. At some point. Some day. My mother had always been there for me. And I hate remembering the bad things. I regret it.

Is this the mom's tape? Or is it more like an introduction?

I should have never gone against her. Ever. And now it's something stitched within my heart. You see, my mom is special. Any mother is, but mine was above unique. She was tagged as something along "Mind reader" or someone who could tell the future. Mary, you tagged that. But mother would never use it for anything evil. She was against Grandma ways anyways. And some of her gifts were passed down to me. I don't mind, I just don't have the patience to do so.

You were kind of a hothead person, but it was so cute when you got so flustered, Rikkun.
Rikkun was basically a real life anime girl. I'm not even joking. Her eyes were just so, I don't know, they'd shine when she's bashful and bubbly with a blush. And when they narrowed, they look like that typical anime eyes of "you annoy me" kinda thing. She'd cover her face when she blushed, even her ears. They turn a bright shade of pink and red.
I smile. I'd always mess with her to see that reaction every chance I get. "You're such a butt!" She'd say as she poked my shoulder.
Rikkun was like a little kid. Childish and caring. Goofy and mysterious. She's everything.
I noticed a person inside a car looking at me to strangely. I lose my smile and grin embarrassingly, walking a little faster. Maybe I should not show much publicly?

So about that house, Linda. Plot twist; I went. Just for a bit.

As Rikkun sighs, her breathing sounded a little shaken.

Sanner.

I stop.

This is your tape.

Tape 6? No..I'm really on here?

Clay, you aren't a bad person. You never were. Not to me. You were so, geez, you are such an awesome idiot.
She giggles.
You're adorable.

There's that word again.

I felt myself flush as I continued walking. I was happy she was talking about me, but the fact that other people heard these tapes before me; did I do something wrong?

So when we reunited, I was really happy. Like really. Since we had a few classes together, I was still happy. It was like..meeting a whole other version of you. In a good way!

I smile softly.

Anyways a "friend" dragged me over to come sit next to her. And at that time, my whole situation was going down the drain, so I didn't care much. That's kinda how I reunited with you, Clay. She introduced me to you and another. Seeing you, something clicked inside me.

Aww. I slapped my face and cup myself,  Clay, keep it together. This shouldn't be cute! I'm trying to find out what happened to her. Don't let her voice consume you!
I bite down my lip.
I swear I might be marching..

I think weeks and maybe a month later, one day; I was hanging with my peers in Gym. And since they were girls, of course they'd squeal around after hearing the news. So lets just name them; Gen, Lesly, and Violet. No that's not their names I just didn't want to say their names.

Me, I'd do the same.

"I'm so excited! Haven't you all heard? 17th is a special day for me," Violet tuned.
"Why so?" I ask.
"Because there's gonna be a ball!" She smiled.
Now since I still had the male on; I chuckled. Lesly pulled my ear, "Not that, dumbass. She meant one of those fancy richy balls. A class is hosting one nearby."
"I can't go. I haven't got asked.." Gen frowned, "but it's OK. I'll just watch K-dramas."
Not to be rude, but Gen is SO obsessed with Korea its so annoying sometimes!
She lets go of my ear, "Well, that's fun."
"Are you going? You're in a related class."
From there I felt myself gulp, "I uh..I don't know if I'm booked? Plus I don't know anyone in that class so uh..heh" Did I try to make an excuse? Yes. And I  failed. Violet leans against me, "Hey, I think Clay doesn't have a date~"
Now, I wouldn't say I'm an easy person to blush, but..to catch me off guard is a big no-no!