The Gift

Chapter 21: Little Confessions

Killua’s POV:

On our flight back to Nebreska, Lira remained still and silent which made me even more uncomfortable because I was thinking a lot. Sure she could hear everything again.

“Why don’t you try to get some rest… We’ve been running around for the past few days.” I told her and she just looked at me again like what she usually do when I tell her something.

Thinking about it, it took us about 4 days to complete the things needed for the ritual and there are two more days left before full moon. I’m left to decide who will receive Alluka’s ability and die.

“You’re thinking a lot.” Lira said.

“I am.” I replied.

“What can I do to help?” She asked.

“You’ve done a lot.” I told her.

I looked at her and I can’t help but smile. She’s quite changed since the first time Leorio introduced her to us and it hasn’t even been a week. She talks to me now though at times some of the things she says make me feel really awkward, but I do admire her being genuine and straight forward. She’s actually kind, makes me wonder why she didn’t accept the marriage proposal of her ex-boyfriend.

She looked at me.  I know she has heard my thoughts.

“I don’t know if I could handle it.” She said.

“Okay.” Was all I can say…

 I don’t really know what’s getting into me that I’m having questions like this.

Maybe I just feel curious… Anyway I need to shift my thoughts….shift it.

“It’s okay. I haven’t really talked about it.” She suddenly said.

“You’re actually the first person to figure out my ability. Couldn’t help but blame myself at first for letting my guards down. I might have given you a lot of hints. You know it’s hard when you know that somebody knows everything about you, what you want to do and your thoughts… everything. Even you are struggling. I’m not sure if he was ready for that.” She said.

“Your last hint about your ability was a giveaway. When you told me about Alluka’s condition the first night we met, I knew it. But yeah, it takes some time getting used to it. I do feel invaded sometimes but just like what you’ve said, there’s not much we can do about it.” I told her.

She smiled back at me, but this time it’s a full one. She is so beautiful.

“How can I ever thank you?” I said.

“Take me out when everything’s over.” She said.

Did I hear her right? Is she asking me to take her out on a date? Again, I felt a warm rush all over my face. I tried to keep a steady face in front of her though I know she knows what I’m thinking.

“Sure, when everything’s already okay.” I told her.

Somehow Lira’s presence at the moment is pushing some happiness and hope into my worrisome mind.