TOGETHER (completed)

𝕀𝕀 𝔾𝔼𝕋ℍ𝔼ℝ - 𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑟 (17)

I slept a lot after the dream incident, Aaron was by my side. Since I slept during the day time, I cannot fall asleep at night. I told Aaron to tell my mom that I won't be down for dinner since I already ate, and I need some rest. Aaron recommended that I should take a day off tomorrow, but I declined, instead he will call our driver to take me to work.

A lot of things pass through my mind as I close my eyes, such as worries. Now that I'm 18, I haven't experienced any type of breakdown since 9. I can't help but remember the days when I spend time with my family, I want to go back just to experience it one more time. Although I'm acting strong, I'm trying. When you are weak, you might as well find someone to lean on. It's okay to depend on someone, someone you trust, and someone that would take their time just for you. I think I find that someone, Aaron. If I lean onto him, I hope that my breakdown won't affect him. I don't want my suffering to be his suffering, he will not be happy. That's why I was trying to stay far away from him, rejecting him, ignoring his intentions. Just like earlier, I think Aaron was acting. He may not seem worried, but he is. I understand him, he's doing it so that I can lean on him, to make me feel better. Moreover, safe.

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I'm at work, come by the driver that Aaron requested. Sometimes I would come with Ian if we happen to wait for the bus at the same time, so I don't know if he was waiting for me or not. I might as well try to clarify this.

"Ian, today I don't really have the energy to walk to the bus stop so I-"
"Oh hey Luna, it's okay, I got here early," he says.
"Oh, so how's Mia?"
"She's on and off, she has exams so she's been stressing out."
"Did she just sit at her desk all day?" I ask.
He nods, "I'm hoping she would take a break, but no, she says if she fails then her effort is just nothing."
"I wish her luck, although it's okay if she wants to take a break. You need energy before you can take the next step," I say.
"Right? Well, I think it's because of me. I didn't do good in school, my grades were okay. So she's trying for me."
"What's wrong about that? I like your sister thinking, but, I feel like you are not bad. I mean, some people have bad grades but their future is successful. It sounds a little impossible right? But for some reason, it's true."
"Just like Aaron?"
"What?" I put my bag down.
"Did he tell you? He's not a good student, although he improved when he went abroad."
"How did you know this?"
"Do you know Krystal?" He asks.
"Oh, how did you know her?"
"She's the one, of why I know about Aaron," he sits down.
"Are you good friends with her?"
He shakes his head, "are we? I'm not sure, we were once a trio when we were young."
"Really? Aaron didn't tell me about this..."
"Because I have nothing to do with him anymore, although Krystal and I talk sometimes."
"I thought that Krystal would also dislike you because the incident is related to Aaron."
"No, she doesn't dislike me. It's only Aaron," he looks at me.
"Be honest, you want to befriend him don't you?" I smile.
"Does it seem so?" He laughs, "But, we have no reason anymore."
"I can help you, do you mind?"
"For us to befriend?" He asks.
I nod, "yeah, I think I can do it."
"What's up with you lately?"
I scratch my head, "Hm? Nothing, I'm just trying to help."
He stands up, "I rather not having anything to do with him, it's a burden."
"If you think that way, it's okay."
"Did something happen during your trip?" He comes closer.

Of course, a lot of things happened, it's fun, exciting and then an accident. But, it's too long.

"Nothing? We only had fun and like some interference, but it's all fine now."
He walks to the cashier, "I'm worried that you might have a change of heart, for Aaron."
"What if I do?" I go to him.
He looks at me, "then, I might have to try harder?"
"Ian, I-"
"I wish that you won't reject me yet, I haven't started," he looks at me.
"What are you going to do?"
He thinks for a moment, "someone you may need?"
I shake my head, "no, I already got someone."
"Hey Luna, this is too fast. You should have played hard to get. Am I losing right now?"
"I think playing hard to get can lead to regrets. I used to do that with someone, now look at me, I realized that I need that person more than anyone else."
He nods, "got it, it's Aaron. But, you are not having him easily. I want to warn you, watch out for Krystal. She's only nice to someone that's not in her way."
I smile, "it's okay, I can just stop her."
"No Luna, Krystal is not someone that will give up easily. When she wants something, then she will only focus on that. It's like she's trapped in her dream, in that dream, she doesn't see any door to it. She's trapped in there and only focuses on her goal. Since there are no doors, that's where it gets dangerous?"
"Are you saying Krystal is dangerous?"
He nods, "ask Aaron, he might know. All I can tell you is that she's like broken glass, once it breaks, it's loud and when it's loud...it becomes a problem."
I turn my head slightly, "I don't follow, I have no idea what you mean. But, it sounds like a problem."
He nods, "of course it's a problem, if you want to know more, ask Aaron. I wonder if he will tell you."