Garden of Memories {Ensemble Stars x Reader}

Chapter 5: The Doll and the Vampire

When I opened my eyes for the first time, my life was like a vivid dream. Where the sun never rises and stars stay unlit, that was my world.

Even amidst the fog, I heard people calling a name. I wasn't aware it was me that they were calling. While lying on that hospital bed, I was told that some of my memories went missing after getting hit by a car.

"Get back here!"

The only person I remembered was Anzu with the promise we made.

"Why are you running from me?!"

I needed to see her again and the only way to know was to find Isara first. I still don't have the slightest clue what happened between him and Sakuma, should I even be worried about that right now?

My heart was racing, I was breathing heavily and Isara was no where to be seen. It was just me by myself in this empty hallway. I was just as lost as a traveller stuck in the mist, "Where are you?"

Eventually I slowed down my pace into a halt.

Since I entered this school, I've done nothing but chase around only to realize how big everything was. I'm only one person compared to that.

Do I even know what I'm doing?

The gravity of the realization pulled me to my knees. My legs finally gave up and I stared beyond the hallway in disbelief. How long am I going to keep deluding myself? Sighing bitterly, I grabbed against the cold hard floor.

Running around isn't going to solve anything... because she's not here.

Anzu is not here. She's not in this building. She is no where to be found and no one knows where she is. The promise we made...

"I'm such an idiot..."

Pain built up in my throat, the corners of my eyes stung with heat. I was trembling.

"Well that's not a very nice thing to say."

A pair of feet emerged within my vision. The person crouched down just so I could see his black hair and striking red eyes. I didn't make eye contact. It was enough for me to know this was not the Sakuma from before.

"May I ask why a young lady like you, are saying such awful things about herself," his voice prodded gently.

Of all moments, why does it have to be now?

I tried to stay silent, sending a signal to the mysterious person that I wanted to be left alone. I don't want anyone to console me. Not like anyone can.

"Are you ignoring me?" He sighs dramatically, "Just like my younger brother Ritsu it seems."

I pursed my lips even further. There was a sound of shifting, his shadow followed him as he sat in a comfortable position beside me.

"Humans can be so complicated, even to themselves," he continues, "Then, if I may, please grant me this moment to stay by you 'til your heart is at ease. Words don't always solve mysteries, no?"

I gritted my teeth in response. These people are so persistent.

Even without looking, there was something gentle about his presence whether it was in his words or his voice. He didn't have to say anything yet the frustration in me clashed like thunder. What ever emotional resistance I had left, crumbled away and I weeped like a broken-hearted child.

I waited for so long and this is the reality.

The person hushes a few times, he even handed me a hankerchief. For the first time, I looked up to see his face.