KAZUNE was standing by the school gate. He’s waiting for Haruki, who was still inside her classroom.
“Kazune, right?” he heard a guy said.
He glanced at the speaker and saw Holton. He was angered in a split second. “What do you want?” he retorted.
“Can I talk to you for a while?”
He didn’t utter a word. Seconds later, Holton started to walk. He followed him until they reached the parking lot.
He took in a deep breath. “First and foremost, I would like to say that I’m sorry for not asking permission first before I took her away last time.”
Kazune wasn’t able to help himself and grabbed him by his collar. He gritted his teeth and his hands were trembling. He could punch this man anytime from now. “She’s with you last time, right? What did you do to Haruki, huh? What did you tell her?”
“It’s better if you’ll just ask her.”
“Sheesh! Why are you doing this to her? Can’t you get out of her life? Because you’re making things complicated! You’re making her life miserable!”
“If you really are that mad, you could pounce me.” he dared.
Just as he said it, Kazune started to punch him. Fury was painted on the latter’s innocent face. He didn’t recoil. He just accepted his blows. Kazune flounced until he stumbled to the floor. Then, he stopped. He’s breathing hard. “Honestly, I envy you so much. Come to think of it. I had been with her for years, you know. But you? You had only been with her for days! But you were able to make her love you. You were able to make her feel the love she’s been searching for. Don’t you think it’s unfair?”
“Are you done?” he asked, infuriating him.
“Not yet.” he said as he kicked his chest.
He coughed, blood coming out of his mouth.
“Honestly, what I’ve done to you is not enough. I’m so mad that I could kill you right now. But I won’t do that… for Haruki’s sake. You’re still one lucky jerk.”
He nodded. “I know.”
He exhaled a deep breath. "What brought you here, huh? To ruin her life again? I won’t allow that to happen. She’s been through a lot because of your stupid actions.”
He sighed. “I just came here to give this.” He picked the digital camera from his pocket. “Please give this to her.”
Kazune glanced at it and back at him.
“I won’t intrude anymore. Mark my word.”
“Make sure you do.” He said as he snatched it from his hand then walked away without a word.
Holton watched him until he’s finally out of his sight. Then, he clumsily stood up and walked like a drunken man. He slumped on the driver’s seat. He glanced at the side mirror. Black eye and bleeding lips… He looked miserable, helpless. “Jerk.” He uttered then laughed. “Yeah, I really am a jerk.”
*
Haruki was staring at the camera for hours. According to Kazune, Holton asked him to give it to her. She’s wondering what it contains yet she’s afraid of what she’ll see in there.
She sighed. Finally, she turned the device on and played the video.
Holton was sitting in front of a grand piano. “Hey! Uhm. I just created this video because… uhm. I… I don’t the courage to tell this to you. I don’t know. I guess I was just shy?”
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Just A Victim
VampireHaruki was bitten by an angered vampire. Because of this, she lost her soul and stayed with that vampire. But when her soul finally found her, that's when everything became worse. She became confused about her feelings and even her thinking's messed...
