Accost Splendora C-4_37 Book by Ryan T.S

Chapter 4

Page 37- _Mirage of the end-2_

I was almost about to say 'next stop is...., when Rintaro brought up a good idea.

Rintarõ.... _Hey Keisuke, since we're in Hanaba park, we might as well go flower viewing right?._

Keisuke.... _Er uhh, yeah sure, why not?_

I hadn't even thought of flower viewing and yet the season called for it. Cherry blossoms were in perfect bloom. Thinking about it, the girl i knew as Rin in elementary school was long gone. The one in front of me had a different shining aura, one all so too blinding to tell what was exactly on her mind.

We were able to spot the trees hailing in full bloom and decided to take some pictures. Fully aware of the coming end, most of the photos i took were Rin's. Her dress-lace would go up a bit because of the wind leaving a hell of an awkward moment before taking the next one. I thought we were finished and ready to leave, but Rin had something else in mind. At one moment she had seen some people in the commemorative couples' canoeing, and next thing i knew, we were on the ticket line. She urged me to enter and i couldn't refuse, but fact faced, i wasn't fine with being in water.

A while later after toughening up, i felt myself getting drowsy and dizzy. My eyes flashed tons as i saw myself falling. Rin who was able to notice the pale face dread in the nick of time canoeing back to the shore. We took a breather and waited for a few minutes before leaving for the next place. She didn't bother to ask about the incident because she was being considerate, or at least that's what i thoughtfully-decided.

A reserved table for two in the Senami restaurant took hold of our last stop before the main event. Credence to the classy treatment, Rintaro seemed to be uncomfortable so i requested a song from the restaurant's best violinist. With _Eros_ being played, special dishes were served on the table. To me, the cream sauces and anchovies had little to appeal my stomach let alone my taste. I didn't feel hungry in the least, instead worry dug me by the claws. As honest as it gets, i wasn't sure if i hid it well, but tons of thoughts filled my head all from the morning call. I made sure to quirk a smile slumbering my troubled face, but i didn't know it was a late attempt. We continued to eat wrapped in jokes, music and romantic glances, but soon came nightfall. The waited agenda of the day had arrived and as such we drove off to our final destination. Parked i gave Rin a pair of _Lefcovitz_ cotton sheets and atop the peak we were. As we lay down, the exquisite view grew in clearance.

Rintarõ.... _Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful day. There's never going to be one as great as this._

Keisuke.... _You're welcome, i'm actually pleased to have taken you out._ *smiles*

I had definitely enjoyed being with Rin, but i couldn't shake off the fear growing within. What was coming played far from enjoyable.

Rintarõ.... _l love you Keisuke_

I thought i heard her say something but i couldn't quite make it out. Since the shower had begun, i assumed it was "above you Keisuke" plus the building up stress made it hard to concentrate. I could feel goosebumps knowing the time i didn't want had been released from my string of bad luck. Lights shone up the sky illuminating fireworks probably from the locals.

Finally the potent frightening hour arrived. With the shower gone, i didn't know what face to make or what to say. I thought of keeping quiet then avoid her in the days to come, and yet i couldn't bring myself to do that either. But before i knew it, my face had changed for the worse, and i could tell from Rin's scared face. Halted by a loss for the best words, i just blurted out whatever came to mind.

Keisuke.... _Sorry_

Rintarõ.... _Why are you apologizing with such a scary face?_

Keisuke.... _l want to tell you something but right now i can't. All l can say for now is, make sure you never come near me again. From now on we're no longer friends._

I could feel the stoney sharpness coming from my mouth. Done i turned and started walking away. I felt so stupid for saying such confusing things, but i couldn't face her.

"Why can't i just tell her the truth, man i feel like an idiot," words seized my mind rambling in disgust. I called myself names each worse than the last. With every step i took, my heart grew bolder and i felt the need to give Rin a hint. After juggling thoughts in a moment's worth time, i stood a step back to say something.

To be continued........