Hands Off My Girl (HaliXOC) [Completed]

Chapter 11

11 days in the ward, Galaxia was finally discharged out of the hospital, but she still needed some medication. Hali was with her instead of Keithan who had an errand to run back at his academy. They walked around the park while enjoying the fresh air. They noticed a group of ducklings crossing their path and they stopped in front of the two. Galaxia crouched down and a few of the ducklings jumped on her hand. She began to let out a soft giggle. Hali let out a weak smile as he went closer to the ground.

"They're so fluffy,"

"Maybe we can bring one home?"

"I don't think so. It's still too young and besides the park is its home,"

Hali nodded in agreement. Soon they continued their little stroll. They sat at a nearby bench to rest while seeing the people in the park minding their own business. The elderly were feeding the ducks, the kids were playing their kites, the parents having picnic, everything was peaceful. A photographer sneakily took a photo of them, then emerged himself from behind them, asking if they would sit closer like a couple. They were looking at each other bluntly, and by the moment they get it, they turned away blushing. The photographer seemed nice, they couldn't say no.

The two shifted and sat closer as the photographer took their photo. Then they heard some beeping sounds which came from the photographer's bag. He took out a printed photo and  blew it a little to make the photo appear. As the photo became visible, he gave them the photo and walked away after saying goodbye.

Galaxia looked at the photo as she felt a lost memory came flashing tjrough her mind. It hurt a bit but she fought it back and suggested that they headed back home. She really missed home. The two walked down the small path in the neighbourhood. This time they were closer. Butterflies flew around them as the leaves danced in the wind. The neighbourhood was so peaceful, it reminded Galaxia of home, her own home.

A few minutes passed by and they reached the house Galaxia lived at. Jun was waiting for them.

"So... I guess this is goodbye?"

Hali gave out a weak smile, kissing her forehead.

"Instead of a goodbye, why not a 'see-you-tomorrow' instead?"

She giggled, hugging him the last time before they parted. Galaxia went inside the house and stumbled up their stairs then into her room. She hoped on bed after washing her face and changed. She laid in bed, remembering Hali's face before finally dozing off.

//Meanwhile downstairs//

Keithan: ....We'll be going back to our world soon..

Kairul: So soon?

Jun: ....

Keithan: I really wanted to stay longer. It's a pity seeing them apart.

Jun: Does she know yet?

Keithan: No..

Kairul: Hmm..

Jun: *hugs* We're gonna miss you, Keithan...

Keithan: *hugs back* ....Me too..

Kairul: *hugs them*

The week went on normally as every student has in their high school years. Keithan kept quiet about the scroll their parents sent for them to return home. He wanted to extend their stay, but there was no use, they had to go. Keithan couldn't bear to see his sister sad again but their responsibilities on Earth ends there. That night after dinner Keithan fought back his own fear to face Galaxia about the truth. The room was quiet the few moments after Keithan began to speak. Galaxia froze in her steps, wanting to hear him out.

"....Mom sent a scroll... Last week...,"

"L-last week...??" she stuttered. "...What did it say?"

"...We have... 3 days... To get back home...,"

Her mind went blank. After all those years waiting, after all those years suffering, after all those times waiting for her answers, in just three days, all the weight will finally be off her shoulders but in all those years, she won't be able to see Hali anymore. She felt joy but pain at the same time. She couldn't get the words out. Keithan looked at her, hugged her to calm her down as her tears came streaming down her face.

The next day, Hali noticed Julia and the girls surrounding Galaxia in tears. Curious, he walked to them to ask what's wrong. Galaxia looked at him. Her tears still flowing down her cheeks. She wanted to tell him but she couldn't face him. Then come the three girls behind all the pain she had  gone through. One of them came  to Hali, hovered and pulled him away. Hali had enough and pulled his hand away from the girl as he pushed her and stood in front of Galaxia.

"If you came here just to treat others  like a piece of trash, you might as well live in the garbage can!!"

"But Hali-" she was cut off.

"One more word out of you, I SWEAR I will CUT off your THROAT AND SHOVE IT DOWN YOUR FRIENDS' THROATS!!" he roared.

The girls quivered in fear and the other students watched.

"You think I don't know you girls were behind ALL those trashtalk about her? Well then, think again. Stop being an idiot. I'm never and WILL NEVER like you," Hali snapped as he walked away, pulling Galaxia with him.

//At the field//

The two kept quiet after the incident. Galaxia didn't have anything else to say about what happened, nor does she has anything to admit. Hali leaned against the tree, as they sat back to back on the tree. Galaxia didn't want to tell him about her leave the day after tomorrow. Her fear of losing him and letting go hurts too much. She took a deep breath, before letting her tears stream down. Then, she began talking.

"Hali...?" she called out.

"Yeah?" Hali turned his head a little to reply, "What is it?"

"....If I were to be gone for who-knows-how-long, would you... Rather on moving on? Or..... wait..?" she  fought back her tears.

TBC

HAHA another cliffhanger

please kill me