A Sparkle Within the Darkness | Ash x Reader

Chapter 18: A Bitter Surprise

I'm sorry in advance for this chapter •~•

(Y/N)'s POV

Going out to a cafe for a coffee and to rest is not something I thought I'd be doing today. Had the incident never happened yesterday, chances are, I'd probably be practicing at the studio right now. Sipping a coffee and spending time by myself is really a scenario I didn't think could happen. Well, judging from the fact that I've been doing nothing but rehearsing for the past month, it really seems impossible for me to do something like this.

Though, a part me was glad. Happy and thankful that my friends and Lillie found out about this. Because of what happened last night, they were able to help me and even convinced me to take a break.

A smile made its way to my lips. I thought of Ash, and how he was the one who told everyone about what's been happening to me. I really am thankful he did that because I don't know what I'd do if I never got the help I needed.

This morning, the announcement that I'd be taking a break for one month was released, and almost instantly, my fans told me that it's okay and that they understand. I remember just looking at my phone and smiling as I read their sweet messages. All of them were really the best.

My eyes travel to the busy street outside and couldn't help thinking how nice and relaxing this feels. Just me, enjoying an alone time, with nothing to worry about. I close my eyes and and took a deep breath, smiling slightly as the smell of fresh coffee reached my nose. Soft chattering entered my ears as the I heard the door open, signaling that someone went inside.

I felt relaxed and comforted as a rush of happiness surged through me. I let all my worries slide into the darkness and focused on all the things I should be grateful for.

Everything was perfect.

Until suddenly, a scream echoed in my ears and the peace was abrubtly broken.

My eyes flew open and it was only then that I realized just what really happened. As my gaze fell on the window, at the road outside, I saw a bus that hit the building across this cafe. I felt horrified as I stared at the huge amount of blood covering the once-clean street. People all around me screamed and some called for help as I, with shaking legs and hands, slowly exited the cafe and went over to the scene of the accident.

"What happened?"

"Someone call an ambulance!"

"There's someone trapped under it!"

I felt sick. What even is going on? Is this even happening? It couldn't be....just a moment ago, everything was fine, right?

I stepped away, stricken with shock and horror; I was about to go home and forget this ever happened, but something caught my eye.

Or maybe...it was someone?

Finally I saw it: a glimpse of yellow hair stained with blood. I stared in horror at it but then my eyes found a broken pair of glasses that seemed way too familiar.

Try as I might, I couldn't stop the sudden worry invading my whole mind. I went closer to the bus, ignoring all the voices around me to step away from it and immediately fell to my knees as all the questions in my head were answered.

"N- no..." I felt myself whisper as I desperately reached for him.

This could not be happening...this isn't happening....

But even as I try to deny it, I was indeed right all along: that person trapped under it was none other than my friend, Clemont.